Catherine Opie and Hollywood
Opie gained access to the private home of one of old Hollywood’s biggest icons, and created an incredibly intimate series of images
Diane von Furstenberg on Warhol, fame and Owning It
The designer, author and philanthropist tells Christie’s about the time she posed for Andy
Beatrice Galilee on her amazing shows at the Met, meeting Peter Zumthor and why some buildings should be reassessed in the wake of BLM
The author of Radical Architecture of the Future reflects on how the discipline is changing - mostly for the better
Catherine Opie and Architecture
The fine art photographer engages with landmark architecture and simple domestic buildings to reveal hard truths about how we live
Playfulness By Design
There’s nothing too serious about these interior designers, as our new book, By Design, explains
Bouquets, bon mots (and some Great British baking) for UK Mother's Day
We’ve drawn together a little motherly advice from Phaidon authors for the UK's Mothering Sunday
Diane von Furstenberg on women, liberation and Owning It
On International Women’s Day, we share a few choice entries from the designer’s new book
Opulence By Design
Our new overview of contemporary interiors demonstrates how our concept of grandeur and luxury has evolved
Catherine Opie and Sports
The fine art photographer focuses on two very different sporting communities to find sources of common humanity
Catherine and John Pawson’s finely foraged risotto
Most of us would try to avoid the key ingredient in this dish, but the Pawsons pick kilos of it (with carefully gloved hands)
Today’s Special: The woman pairing Mexico with the Midwest
Illinois-born Diana Dávila draws on her Latin heritage to push the boundaries of Pan-American cuisine
INTERVIEW: Thomas Rinaldi: The Patented author talks about sifting through a treasure trove of 800,000 images for his new book
He describes the pride he took in unearthing 'the king of the tape dispenser', and why writing the book was like 'working with a flashlight in a graveyard'
Catherine and John Pawson’s colour coordinated cake
Colour theory meets baking excellence in the pages of the Pawsons' new book, Home Farm Cooking
Today’s Special just got a little bit more special!
Phaidon has teamed up with S.Pellegrino and Fine Dining Lovers to introduce a whole new audience to a whole new class of chefs
Take a look at Diane von Furstenberg’s Reading Recommendations for International Women’s Day
The designer, entrepreneur and Own It author has curated an International Women’s Day book list for Bookshop.org
Today’s Special: The Brazilian pioneer of culinary sustainability
Our new book profiles Manoella 'Manu' Buffara, the chef applying permaculture to fine dining
Catherine and John Pawson’s simple, serene brunch
In Home Farm Cooking the couple describe how they like to entertain family and friends at their place in the country
Diane von Furstenberg recalls meeting The Beatles, Jackie O and the Queen
The fashion designer, entrepreneur and Phaidon author tells Andy Cohen on Bravo TV about a few of her notable encounters
Kyle Thurman - Why I Draw
Careers advisers suggested this American artist should become a soldier or an athlete. In response, he worked those roles into drawings of normative masculinity
Patented Progression
From the Greyhound bus to the hoverboard, we focus on the development of transportation with examples from our new book Patented
Diane von Furstenberg on compassion, courage and Owning It
The designer, philanthropist and author describes how her own difficulties gave her inner strength
Patented Professionalism
Our new patent design book holds some amazing reminders of what the office environment (remember that?) once looked like
All you need to know about Jim Hodges
Get to know this important and deeply humane American contemporary artist in the pages of our new book
Patented Play
Trace the history of children and adults' entertainment through the pages of our new patent design book
Ten takeaways from our Diane von Furstenberg interview
The fashion designer, philanthropist and Phaidon author opens up on the thinking behind her new book, Own It
Today’s Special: The Congolese chef pulling Africa together on the plate
Our new overview of promising culinary talent features Dieuveil Malonga, an afro-fusion pioneer, cooking the best food the continent has to offer
All you need to know about KAWS: WHAT PARTY
Our monograph on KAWS, one of the most sought-after artists and creative forces of our time, is the most comprehensive ever and is published in four different colour covers
Diane von Furstenberg on motherhood, independence and Owning It
The designer, philanthropist and author reflects on her mother’s miraculous pregnancy and her own independent offspring
All you need to know about Catherine Opie
Find out more about the first survey on the work of one of America's most important contemporary fine art photographers
The easy greens that remind Reem Kassis of childhood walks in the mountains
The Arabesque Table author recalls the wild leaves she foraged at home and the simple substitutes she cooks with abroad
Today's Special: The culinary couple bringing country tastes to the heart of Paris
Chiho Kanzaki and Marcelo di Giacomo combine their native cuisines with a Francophile love of the best French ingredients and techniques
'Remarkable in its quality, force and concision' - the press praises Grief and Grievance
The New York Times and Washington Post laud the New Museum’s brilliant exhibition on black grief and white grievance
Minjung Kim - Why I Draw
This contemplative Korean artist draws on experimental French literature and requires silence and nature when working on her detailed drawings
Miriam de Búrca - Why I Draw
This Vitamin D3 artist describes her peripatetic childhood, her need for solitude and why she thinks drawing is often like pushing a tractor up a hill
The strongest (and strangest) ingredient that reminds Reem Kassis of childhood salads
The author of The Arabesque Table recalls a smart recommendation from her father that's stayed with her to this day
Today’s Special: The Caribbean chef lighting up Australian cuisine
Paul Carmichael is a promising Momofuku chef bringing Bajan flavour to Sydney, via New York City
Charmaine Watkiss - Why I Draw
This brilliant British artist channels personal history in her beautiful, narrative works
Today’s Special: The chef that pairs sushi with stage craft
Takayoshi Watanabe adds a big portion of theatrical flare to his country’s best-loved culinary export
The fruit that brings Reem Kassis’s family together
Recipes run through the generations in The Arabesque Table, as its author knows from her own kids' love of fruit picking
Today’s Special: The dynamic duo bringing Southern hospitality and South American cuisine together
Today from our new book of fresh culinary talent we focus on Hannah Black and Carla Perez-Gallardo and their restaurant, Lil’ Deb’s Oasis
Diane von Furstenberg on taming your hair, growing your confidence and Owning It
The fashion designer, philanthropist and author recalls the bad hair days of her youth and what they taught her about being herself
Today’s Special: The Mexico City couple drawing on two very different culinary heritages
Find out how Norma Listman and Saqib Keval, the founders of Masala y Maíz, pair diverse cookery styles with convergent views on social justice
Hannah Quinlan & Rosie Hastings - Why We Draw
What's the one thing these Vitamin D3 artists can't get enough of? Each other. But exercise, travel and dedication also help them create their art
All you need to know about By Design
This incredible new survey showcases the most creative interior designers and decorators working around the world today
Martin Wilner - Why I Draw
The artist and psychiatrist on the link between drawing as an artist and a child, and why one of the oldest forms of expression is the perfect antidote to our present moment
Grief and Grievance to open in New York
Okwui Enwezor's remarkably prescient, landmark exhibition brings together works examining black grief and white grievance to reveal the rocky outline of America’s body politic
All you need to know about Australia: The Cookbook
Both proud Aussies and courageous gourmands will love this comprehensive guide to new Australian cuisine
Mick Peter - Why I Draw
This Vitamin D3-featured artist channels mid-century cartoon imagery in his lifesize sketches while listening to 'difficult' music
The Obamas and The Albers
As President's Day approaches this Monday, we look back at Michelle and Barack’s admiration for Anni and Josef
Christina Quarles - Why I Draw
The Vitamin D3-featured artist describes the great accessibility of drawing, her childhood influences and how she knows when a picture is finished
All you need to know about Drama
Our new David Rockwell book focuses on the thrilling intersection of architecture and performance
Michael and Darroch Putnam are hosting a book launch, and everyone's invited!
The authors and floral designers will chat with William Norwich about their new book, Flower Color Theory, this Thursday
Diane von Furstenberg tells Reuters about her first job and her latest business strategies
The designer, philanthropist and Phaidon author recalls her entry into the workplace and how she’s adapted to the pandemic
All you need to know about JR's new book How Old Am I?
The artist’s new book for children lets young readers understand age, with profiles of people around the world, aged one to 100.
All you need to know about monk
Read about this evocative chef monograph and evocative meditation on wood-fired cooking from an exciting Japanese chef
Nathaniel Mary Quinn - Why I Draw
This Vitamin D3-featured artist channels tough early memories into his visceral and fragmented drawings
5 Books for Black History Month
From fire hoses to free jazz, these art books will make for compelling and thought-provoking additions to your bookshelf
Jean Jullien shares a simple lover's cartoon, in time for Valentine's Day
The author and illustrator proves he can charm adults as well as children with this witty cartoon
Make this simple, delicious Vegan pasta sauce
Think vegan means spaghetti is off the menu? Think again! There are plenty of uses for the pesto in Vegan at Home
All you need to know about Living in Nature
Our new book features a breathtaking collection of contemporary homes designed to foster a connection with the essential elements of landscape
Ogata Kōrin's Flowers make a loving Valentine’s Day gift
Searching for a timely yet timeless lover’s gift? Here’s why, this February 14, you should pluck a copy of Flower for them
All you need to know about This Is Still Not A Book
Jean Jullien is back with another fantastical take on the printed page for children
Jade Montserrat - Why I Draw
'Drawing is meditation and observation. Drawing connects me to my roots, allows me to follow, to honour and to own them,' says this Vitamin D3 artist
Emma Talbot - Why I Draw
The Vitamin D3-featured artist tells us about the immediacy and freedom that she finds in works on paper, and what she listens to on her drawing marathons
Putnam & Putnam have some great Valentine's Day advice for you!
The floral designers favoured by Beyoncé and Gwyneth Paltrow tell us how to send something more adventurous than 12 red roses this February 14
This emotive Victorian card makes a loving Valentine’s Day gift
Among its beautiful floral imagery our book Flower peels back the touching origins of this international day for lovers
INTERVIEW: Reem Kassis tells us about The Arabesque Table
Following the global success of The Palestinian Table the multiple award winning food writer returns with a new title
Abelardo Morell's Flowers make a loving Valentine’s Day gift
Searching for a timely yet timeless lover’s gift? Here’s why, this February 14, you should pluck a copy of Flower for them
John Wood and Paul Harrison - Why We Draw
The Vitamin D3-featured artists tell us how being clueless can be a good thing, why uncertainty is the only certainty, and that all politicians should go to art school
All you need to know about The Family Meal, 10th Anniversary Edition
One decade on, Ferran Adrià revisits his seminal book of everyday recipes
All you need to know about Patented: 1,000 Design Patents
Thomas Rinaldi uncovers more than a century of fascinating product and industrial design history via 1,000 patents
Rachel Goodyear - Why I Draw
The Vitamin D3 featured artist tells us about the immediacy of drawing, the hardest thing to get right, and the difference between drawing as a child and as an artist
Michael and Darroch Putnam set the floral colors spinning in these new pictures
The Flower Color Theory authors push the boundaries of floral photography with some striking new images
All you need to know about Home Farm Cooking
Take a look at the long-awaited cookbook from celebrated architect John Pawson and his interiors specialist wife Catherine Pawson
nendo reinvents the football
A flatpack design that can be clicked together and doesn’t need a pump to stay bouncy, is the latest cool innovation from the agency
Rihanna and Lorna Simpson collaborate for the new Essence cover
The visual artist and the recording artist have produced a series of images exploring contemporary beauty
The enduring power of Martin Luther King
On Martin Luther King Day, we look at how Dr King’s work is remembered and celebrated in art, architecture and text
All you need to know about Architizer: The World's Best Architecture 2020
See the greatest new buildings from 2020 and learn where the architecture world is taking us
All you need to know about Grief and Grievance: Art and Mourning in America
The book is a timely exploration of the ways artists have grappled with race and grief in modern America, from the great curator Okwui Enwezor
All you need to know about Own It: The Secret To Life
Read why you really need Diane von Furstenberg’s manifesto for personal growth
All you need to know about The Arabesque Table
Bring the tastes of the Arabian diaspora to your kitchen, with this beautiful, authoritative new cookbook
All you need to know about Vitamin D3
This indispensable survey of contemporary drawing captures the beautiful range of new works created in this oldest of media
All you need to know about The Origins of Cooking
Want to know how early man made the jump from simple nourishment to cultured cookery? Ferran Adrià's elBullifoundation has the answers
All you need to know about Today’s Special
Get to know 100 of the most exciting rising-star chefs from around the world — as selected by 20 culinary masters
All you need to know about Radical Architecture of the Future
Beatrice Galilee’s revolutionary survey looks towards tomorrow’s built environment via today’s most exciting architectural projects
Tasty dishes to help you through Veganuary
Signed up to a meat-free start to 2021? Then it's time to tuck into Vegan: The Cookbook - here's a taster to get you started
Have you seen Jim Hodges' and Elmgreen & Dragset’s new pieces in NYC stations?
The artists have installed two very different works across Manhattan’s public transport network
The Wall Street Journal identifies Anni and Josef Albers as the preeminent modernist power couple
For longevity and aesthetic give-and-take, no one beats Anni and Josef, argues the newspaper’s Ann Landi
Sober up with these Spirited but alcohol-free drinks
Going dry for the first month of 2021, or just ‘sober curious’? Either way, there’s great drinks for you in our new cocktail book
2020 in 20 stories
Here are the things we learned, that surprised us, that made us laugh, (or stifle a tear) and generally got us through this year - all from Phaidon.com
Now Available - Rihanna: Queen Size
The statement volume for Rihanna fans, this new luxury edition is limited to just 500 copies worldwide
INTERVIEW: Adrienne Stillman on classic cocktails, today’s great mixologists, and which drinks are due a renaissance
The Spirited author talks us through today’s great drinks, the importance of good ice, and picks the long lost bar where she would love to have placed an order
Pentagram reveal the hidden messaging in their Fäviken cover design
How the acclaimed design agency captured Magnus Nilsson’s restaurant and career trajectory in one fell swoop
The Haas Brothers line up an exhibition, a bar and an adult cartoon for 2021
The artists and Rihanna collaborators have an action packed year coming up!
Pantone Colour of the Year 2021? Anni & Josef Albers got there half-a-century earlier!
Pantone’s pigments for the New Year capture something of the months ahead, but they also reflect the work of these 20th century pioneers
Jp McMahon guides us through that other great European Christmas tradition, fish on Christmas Eve
Are you going to dine seafood on the night before Christmas? Here’s how to do it properly, courtesy of the Irish Cookbook author
Holiday decor tips, 2020 style, from the Putnams
The A-list floral designers know just how to get your place looking extra Christmassy to round out a tough year
Give the gift of beautiful books filled with fantastic food
Exquisite books are a great way to celebrate the holidays. Give these gifts to someone you love, and taste the difference
Give the gift of beautiful books on great lives
Exquisite books are a great way to bring us together during the holidays. Give these gifts to someone you love, you’ll both revel in the lives of the greats, past and present
Watch the Haas Brothers in their studio
The Californian artists shared their working space and practices with Sharon Coplan Hurowitz and Amanda Benchley, authors of our new book Open Studio