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

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