Bøger udgivet af Batsford

Life is the 21st century is laden with challenges from the climate emergency to extreme politics. However, in this inspired anthology of poems, voices around the world use the power of the written word to make us stand up, rebel and ignite change.

An accessible and authoritative companion to the bestselling Wolf Hall trilogy by Hilary Mantel, published after the third and final book, The Mirror and the Light.

Environmental enthusiast and world expert on birds Dominic Couzens gives you 366 birds, one for each day, in his fascinating illustrated book.

A visual and comprehensive compilation of some the finest architectural drawings from Sir John Soane's extensive collection.

Discover the breathtaking locations behind The Shell Seekers, Coming Home, The End of Summer and more

A unique sourcebook of 1950s fashion print, this book covers the heyday of postwar design. Marnie Fogg gives full expression to the creativity of a period where an analytical approach to design, with a lightness and freshness, combined with whimsical imagery and idiosyncratic subject.

Graphic designer Alistair Fair explores some of the stories and artistry behind London street signs, journeying into the shaded corners of our collective history to uncover the unassuming treasures that tell us where we are and where we have come from.

An evocative, beautiful and practical exploration of how travel - local and far away - can inform, inspire and enhance textile art.

The companion reissue to The Spirit of London, this classic text from 1934 is still an invaluable aid to understanding England's cathedrals.

Visit the Poldark family mines at Agnes Head or Levant Mine, a World Heritage Site. Gallop along the clifftops of Chapel Porth, and learn of famous shipwrecks at Gunwalloe. If it's the glistening, azur waters you're after, don't miss Holywell Bay, Cornwall's largest stretch of coastline, which becomes the Warleggans private beach in series two.

For centuries the great religious buildings of Great Britain have inspired and fascinated pilgrims and visitors from around the world. The beauty and diversity of British ecclesiastical architecture is superbly captured in this guide to over 60 of Britain's finest cathedrals.

A highly entertaining, myth-busting read for anyone with an interest in animals, from mosquitos to blue whales.

An inspiring guide to creating successful landscapes and seascapes in mixed media, including watercolour, pastels, wax crayons, ink and acrylics, from a leading artist.

The romantic and tragic figure of Mary Queen of Scots is explored in detail in this guide, from her eventful infancy to her plots in prison and execution. Colour photographs and illbring Angela Royston's fascinating history to life.

Exploring the under appreciated skill of swindling in chess, Andrew Soltis explains how and when to set strategic traps to exploit an opponent's over-confidence.

Learn about the origins of stories about the Round Table, Excalibur and Camelot in this informative full-colour guide, exploring the mysterious King Arthur and the accompanying images of power, chivalry and romance.

William Marshal, born about 1147, became a knight loyal to five kings, the most powerful man in the kingdom, the hero of Magna Carta and a saviour of England. This book commemorates the life of the greatest knight that ever lived.

A celebration of an icon of modern physics, who inspired generations of scientists and changed our understanding of the universe.

Discover the locations that created movie magic with this beautifully illustrated guide to the cities, towns and windswept landscapes that have formed the backdrop to some of Scotland's most famous films.

Oxford offers 800 years of history: its 39 colleges are inextricably linked with the daily life of a busy city with beautiful buildings, cobbled lanes, and turrets and spires. With a map to guide visitors, this guide explores each college, detailing the historical and architectural magnificence, and tales of famous men and women who founded them.

Anne Boleyn is perhaps the most influential and important queen consort England ever had. This book reveals the facts behind one of the most divisive figures in British history.

Alan Turing - a mathematician, codebreaker, computer scientist and biologist. His codebreaking work at Bletchley Park was so significant it helped to shorten the Second World War. This book, with recent research by his nephew, Dermot Turing, has unearthed a fresh perspective, and here his story is condensed into a short, accessible Pitkin guide.

A fully illustrated, accessible guide to the life and work of Isaac Newton, Britain's Greatest Scientist. Includes concise and easy-to-follow descriptions of Newton's work on gravity, motion, light, colour and calculus, as well as assessing his continuing legacy.

Over 80 stunning paintings and sketches of roses by award-winning artist Rosie Sanders, each accompanied by a letter about the flower.

A beautifully illustrated practical guide to creating beautiful modern lettering with brushes and brush pens, complete with a sumptuous selection of projects.

A practical guide to the art of painting nature. Award-winning authors Meriel Thurstan and Rosie Martin demonstrate how to capture a host of wonderful natural history subjects, from fish, feathers, butterflies and bugs to eggshells and sea life.

A timely and beautiful book of our fast-disappearing traditional shopfronts of London, with over 100 watercolour paintings of bakers, butcher, bagel shops, florists, fishmongers and launderettes.

25 tales of faeries, elves and goblins, beautifully illustrated throughout

The definitive book of stories from Arthurian legend, featuring the Knights of the Round Table, Wizard Merlin and King Arthur and Queen Guinevere.

Read how Gloriana reigned in dazzling majesty over an exciting new age of exploration, discovery, artistic brilliance, architectural achievement, foreign conquest and prosperity.