Second-hand Books

In November 2010 came the announcement that the nation had been waiting for. Prince William is to marry Kate Middleton. The couple had become engaged in October while they holidayed...

She was described as the most dangerous woman in Europe by Adolf Hitler; Noel Coward said people who spent any time with her were always reduced to 'gibbering worshippers'; she...

There is something for every racing fan in "The Formula One Miscellany". Formula One's World Championship dates back to the middle of the last century and has developed a reputation...

Titian (c. 1488-1576) was recognised very early on as the leading painter of his generation in Venice. Starting in the studio of the aged Giovanni Bellini, Titian, with his contemporary...

Brings together the finest writing by the Guardian's team of reporters and commentators to provide a record of the year's main stories. This title reflects the shape and mood of...

Plato is perhaps the most significant philosopher who has ever lived and the Republic, composed in Athens in about 375bc, is widely regarded as his most famous dialogue. Its discussion...

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, among many other awards.K lives in Tokyo with his wife and three children. Eeyore, his eldest, is mentally ill and during one dramatic...

The pick of the sharpest, most lively and most remarkable journalism and photography from the Guardian in 2005. This book pulls together the finest writing and the most important stories...

The pick of the keenest, most lively and most controversial journalism and photography from the Guardian in 2004. This book pulls together the sharpest writing from the Guardian in 2004....

Contributors include Nancy Banks-Smith, Catherine Bennett, Michael Billington, Emma Brockes, Julie Burchill, Mathew Engel, Jonathan Freedland, Suzanne Goldenberg, Simon Hoggart, Maggie O'Kane, Polly Toynbee, Gary Younge and Hugo Young.

The pick of the sharpest, most lively and most irreverent journalism and photography from the Guardian in 2002. This book pulls together the finest writing from the Guardian in 2002....

This is a must-have selection of timeless classics, brought gloriously to life by the award-winning Tony Ross. The collection includes favourites such as The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Henny-Penny, The...

Alexia Tarabotti, Lady Maccon, has settled into domestic bliss. Of course, being Alexia, such bliss involves integrating werewolves into London High society, living in a vampire's second best closet, and...

With an Introduction, explanatory notes, and annotated bibliography by Nicholas Seager. In Sanditon, Austen exercises her acute powers of social observation in the setting of a newly fashionable seaside resort....

One of the most important artists in the development of modern art Cezanne's work is suffused with life and colour but also retains solidity and a radical perception of space....

'This feels like a vision for the 21st-century novel... It made me happy' - Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous 'Brilliantly details the smallest moments that mean...

A gripping mystery with a classic feel, for fans of Agatha Christie 'Haunting and exquisitely written. Part intricate mystery and part ghost story. This book will stay with me for...

Bulbs are an essential part of any gardener's planting palette - from the first snowdrops of winter to the last crocus of autumn, they offer endless opportunities for floral impact...

Two decades ago, Phaidon published the first volume in The Art Book for Children series (adapted especially for children from Phaidon's iconic The Art Book ), which quickly became beloved...

From Coastal to Contemporary, Maximal to Mediterranean, Tailored to Textured, this inspirational lookbook guides beginners and enthusiasts alike through the most timeless interior design styles of the last century. Learn...

Tulips are one of the world's most popular flowers, with over 2,500 varieties produced in the Netherlands each year. This spectacular book showcases a unique collection of rare and covetable...

A collection of 200 iconic drinks from around the globe, each of which has changed the culture of the cocktail A signature cocktail is a bespoke drink that expresses the...

When Leila Heller's mother, Nahid Taghinia-Milani came to the United States in 1979, she brought her recipes with her. Persian Feasts features Iranian delicacies from Iran in a dazzling tapestry...

An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost entirely from glass Glass Houses presents 50 stunning architect designed homes that utilize glass to maximum effect. The international selection includes...

The ultimate global celebration of residential design and decorating. With 400 rooms organized by designer from A-Z, this much-lauded book goes beyond decorators, designers, and architects to highlight exquisite interiors...

Marking the 20th anniversary of the company's founding, this comprehensive monograph is the first book on Thom Browne. With a celebrity clientele including Cardi B, Michelle Obama, LeBron James, and...

Stefan Sagmeister's newest project encourages long-term thinking and reminds us that many things in the world are improving. Initially conceived in 2020 as the world entered pandemic lockdown, Stefan Sagmeister...

'There have been many books about Herman Miller, its ethos, designers, and furniture, but none as comprehensive as this.' Interior Design The acclaimed chronicle of the rich history of this...

The essential exploration of the design, history, and culture of the motorcycle - an icon of the machine age. Motorcycles are ubiquitous in the world's streets and cities, evolving over...

An illustrated reader featuring a collection of essays from trailblazing curator and writer Helen Molesworth - the first book of her collected writings Over the past three decades, Helen Molesworth's...

The 100 most iconic guitars from around the globe, from early modern beginnings to cutting-edge electric models The guitar is the iconic instrument at the heart of all popular music....

The first and only monograph on Klein, whose hyperreal and sexually charged images have captivated viewers for 30 years One of the fashion industry's most cunning provocateurs, photographer Steven Klein...

The most innovative, iconic, and influential products ever designed - from 1663 to the present day Originating from the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking three-volume Phaidon Design Classics , this new...

An inspiring collection of quotes from The Talks, a much-loved online magazine featuring candid interviews with visionaries. Over the last decade, The Talks has conducted more than 500 interviews with...

The latest title to join Phaidon's SILVER SPOON library features more than 200 recipes for Italian vegetarian dishes, with a particular emphasis on healthy meat-free options for appetizers, main dishes,...

Clear the coffee table! Rihanna invites you into her world with this stunning visual autobiography that comes with a limited edition stand created in collaboration with the artists The Haas...

Diamonds tell stories that are captivating and timeless. On the one hand, they are just stones, pieces of pure carbon with optical properties that make them glitter and sparkle like...

Barnes & Noble's April Book Club Pick An Amazon Top 10 Editors' Pick A Most Anticipated Book of 2024 from Literary Hub Set in a not-too-distant America, I Cheerfully Refuse...

New edition of the popular introduction to Paul Gauguin, part of the Flame Tree Masterpieces of Art series Gauguin began his artistic life as an Impressionist in Paris, but yearning...

A unique collection of contemporary short stories exploring our deep attachment to flowers and plants and the meanings they hold. From tokens of love to neolithic burial gifts, bridal bouquets...

A History of Polar Exploration in 50 Objects covers just over 150 years of polar exploration during which a mysterious southern continent and an elusive northern sea-route became less incognita...

Sister Perpetue is not to move. She is not to fall asleep. She is to sit, keeping guard over the patient's room. She has heard the stories of his hunger,...

Behind every great fortune, lies a great crime - Honore de Balzac New Bethlehem, Connecticut. Picture-perfect lawns, manicured hedges, multi-million dollar homes. But beneath the designer yoga gear and country...

This book concerns textile production at the fringes of north-western Europe areas in western Norway and the North Atlantic in the expanding, dynamic and transformative period from the early Viking...

Tiaras have always inspired a great fascination and the most beautiful and influential women have been painted, photographed and admired whilst wearing them. Even in the 21st century they are...

YUNGBLUD. A striking new musical voice has emerged for Gen-Z. Political, provocative and impassioned, Yungblud has in the space of three years become one of the UK's most recognisable artists...

Celebrated world-wide for his modern romantic jewels that push the boundaries of contemporary design, Shaun Leane has been responsible for creating a new genre of jewellery; precious, poetic, with a...