Central to the work of Gerhard Richter is a strong set of values and ideas which throughout his career he has expressed in notes and writings. This book presents a selection of these writings, accompanied by illustrations of pictures from both private collections and from the studio.

A survey of one of the most controversial epochs art history, the Modern Movement, this text combines a critical eye with a historian's insight into wider trends. It reflects the changes that have swept across the art world since 1960, challenging the old assumptions and certainties.

Following the format of The Art Book , this volume looks at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. It contains an A-Z guide to the 500 most important names in fashion since the 1860s, from Coco Chanel and Issey Miyake, to Richard Avedon and Helmut Newton.

This work consists of an interview with the sculptor Tom Friedman, in which he discusses his influences such as contemporary electronic music; a survey of his work; Friedman's choice and discussion of a play; and facsimiles of the artist's notebooks and writings.

Blink showcases the work of 100 contemporary photographers, selected by 10 critics, curators and creative directors based around the world. Essentially an exhibition in a book, it provides an overview of the world of photography, presents the most exciting photographers of today and predicts the stars of tomorrow.

The third volume in a series of books that provides an insider's view of the emerging international artists who will become the leading names in contemporary art of the 21st century. Cream 3 presents the work of 100 artists and provides an up-to-the-minute overview of new art in various media.