ENGLISH BOOKS

How has Nolan become an Oscar-winning director? Is he the new Kubrick? What do audiences get out of his films?

Visually, he offers a steely science-fiction noir with the highlights of big stars and a magician’s flourishes. In narrative terms, his films twist and turn, provoking as many questions as they answer.


Since the 2022 edition, Nolan has secured his place among cinema’s greats, earning Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for Oppenheimer. This new edition delves into the film’s extraordinary cultural impact and offers an early preview of The Odyssey, Nolan’s 2026 Greek epic.

As well as this, veteran film writer, Ian Nathan, uncovers:

A film‑by‑film analysis from Following to Oppenheimer, revealing Nolan’s signature visual style and narrative innovations.
New insights into The Odyssey (2026) and how it marks the next evolution in Nolan’s filmmaking.
Behind‑the‑scenes stories, influences and critical reception of each major work.
Explorations of recurring themes, collaborators and Nolan’s enduring legacy in modern cinema.
Striking imagery that illuminates the worlds Nolan builds on screen.

Explore 100 concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful visualization and application of interior design.

Each principle is presented in a two-page format:


The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, and examples of and guidelines for its use. Side notes, which appear to the right of the text, provide elaborations and references.

The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle.

Learning to sketch can be intimidating, especially when drawing subjects like architecture that seem to rely on perfect perspective, straight lines, and complex forms.

Quick and Easy Burger Cookbook fearlessly incorporates new techniques, inspirations, and ingredients to take the burger to the next level, whether it’s the Meatloaf Burger on Pretzel Bread with Cabernet Mustard or the Island Creek Burger with Oysters and homemade cocktail sauce.
The recipes include:
- Adventurous burgers featuring global flavors, from Mexican to Korean
Innovativ
- new spins on the classic down-home beef burger
- Health-conscious burgers made with lower-fat proteins such as turkey and salmon

Home mixology essentials: tools, techniques, and ingredients The six cornerstone cocktails: the Sling, the Manhattan, the Martini, the Negroni, the Sour, and the Highball, covering the classic recipe, fascinating history, and step-by-step instructions for each Creative modern riffs crafted by top bartenders Original creations from the author’s own repertoire

Vampires explores the imagination, stories, and culture of these bloodthirsty creatures of the night by reintroducing the very first beliefs of vampires across a wide variety of cultures and geographic regions.

An in-depth, richly illustrated exploration of the work and life of cinema and TV’s greatest cult creator. Alongside his game-changing TV series 'Twin Peaks', Lynch also created big-screen masterpieces such as his DIY debut 'Eraserhead' and unconventional mystery thrillers 'Blue Velvet', 'Lost Highway' and 'Mulholland Drive'. But Lynch was also a cult figure in his own right, releasing albums under his own name, staging art shows, photography exhibitions and design showcases from LA to Milan, and sharing his spiritual philosophy and love of Transcendental Meditation with audiences around the globe.

Filled with 50 delicious and evocative recipes, the book takes inspiration from the iconic locations the infamous gang inhabits, from the bar at The Garrison, to the glamour of the Eden Club and the extravagance of Arrow House.

The recipes in this book transport you into the rich and murky world Tommy Shelby and his associates lived in, evoking the warm and hearty meals which would have kept the gang going day and night.

From filling family fare, to snacks, sandwiches and bar food, as well as lavish canapes, lunches and dinners, the book includes dishes such as:

Warming vegetable & barley soup with Alfie Solomons' soda bread, Grilled Oysters with parmesan crumb,Roast Rabbit with bacon & mushrooms in a whiskey sauce,flavourful Glazed celeriac steaks with breadcrumbs & herbs,a delicious Steak and ale pie...

The Pocket Universal Principles of Architecture distills the vast world of design into 100 foundational and visionary concepts that reveal the power, challenges, and transformative role of architecture.
Discover concepts that span the spectrum of architectural possibility, including:

Figurative Archetypes – Timeless forms that shape design.
Parasitic Architecture – Bold structures that adapt and evolve.
Biomimicry – Designs that draw from nature’s genius.
Inclusive Design – Spaces that embrace every body and identity.
AI Cities – Technology-driven urban futures.
Queer Cartographies – Mapping diverse, fluid landscapes.
Intergalactic Architecture – Visionary ideas for cosmic habitats.

A must-have for every Pearl Jam fan, this beautifully designed volume traces 35 years of the groundbreaking grunge group through photos, interviews, and all the fascinating facts.

Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Eddie Vedder, and Matt Cameron are Seattle’s own alternative rock band that sprang to the top of the charts (and into the angsty hearts of millions of global fans) in the 1990s. Though each of the members and the band itself has faced their ups and downs in the four decades since they came together, they continue to release new music and maintain a loyal fan base.

Comprehensive and artful, Shoot Like Wes breaks down the techniques behind the iconic Wes Anderson films—from the God’s-eye view in The Royal Tenenbaums to the low-angle in Fantastic Mr. Fox, and the symmetry used in The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Chapter highlights include:

Shooting at Magic Hour
Deep Focus
How to use Low-Angle Shots
Framing Faces
AND MORE

From her breakthrough roles in teen comedies to her critically acclaimed performances in award-winning dramas to gracing the cover of Vogue's 2025 September issue, Emma Stone has become a household name. Whether you fell in love with her alongside Penn Badgley in Easy A, celebrated her time in the Marvel universe in Amazing Spider-Man, or found her dancing into your heart in La La Land, Emma is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and beloved actors, and this book explores all the roles in her filmography and her impact on the wider culture.

This book takes you on a visual journey through Anderson’s filmography, exploring unparalleled use of colour and unravelling the symbolism woven into each carefully chosen hue.

Learn everything about more than 275 species, specially selected by natural historian Jules Howard and brought to life by the detailed artwork of Jarom Vogel.

This contemporary step-by-step guidebook demonstrates fundamental art and architectural concepts like proportion, perspective, and spatial relationships as you learn to draw a wide range of important residential, commercial, historic, and cultural buildings, bridges, towers, and other structures from all over the world and from ancient to modern—all shown from a variety of perspectives and scales.

This new and updated edition covers the full life's work of iconic director Wes Anderson, including Asteroid City, The French Dispatch, and his collection of four short films for Netflix.

Loaded with rich imagery and detailed analysis of his incredible films – including the classics The Grand Budapest Hotel, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The French Dispatch – this is the first book to feature all of Wes Anderson's movies in a single volume.

Acclaimed film journalist Ian Nathan provides an intelligent and thoughtful examination of the work of one of contemporary film’s greatest visionaries, charting the themes, visuals, and narratives that have come to define Anderson’s work and contributed to his films and idiosyncratic character that's adored by his loyal fans. From Anderson’s regular cast members – including Bill Murray and Owen Wilson – to his instantly recognisable aesthetic, recurring motifs and scriptwriting processes, this in-depth collection will reveal how Wes Anderson became one of modern cinema’s most esteemed and influential directors.

From his eponymous 1967 debut LP and ending with Blackstar, released just two days before his death, Bowie is regarded as one of the most influential musicians and performers of the previous five decades, during which he constantly redefined himself. In examining 75 touchstones, Popoff gives you a unique view of Bowie’s career arc from folkie to the breakthrough single “Space Oddity” to his flamboyant glam rock alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, and beyond.
Illustrated with live concert and candid offstage photography as well as memorabilia including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, and more, this incredible package also includes a gatefold timeline, making for a stunning tribute to one of the most influential and admired stars in rock history.

This sumptuous guide gives you everything you need to put together the perfect cheeseboard for any occasion, with 40 beautiful delicious ideas to suit all tastes.This book will teach you how to pair cheeses perfectly, from classic pairings to the unexpected.

Cosy Night In Board - Shelter in on cold winter evenings with a warming fondue for two as a centre piece, the ideal sharing board for the one you love with wine parings for each cheese
Brunch Board: Make the most important meal of the day a little more special with this mouthwatering selection of cheeses and accompaniments
Perfect Summer Picnic: This light and fresh selection is the ideal cheeseboard for the summer, and can be packed up and taken on walks, trips or days out
Ultimate Game Day Board: Add some flavour to complement the big match with stuffed mini peppers, spicy guacamole and homemade blue cheese and chive sauce.

The Mediterranean region shares a love of bold flavor and fresh ingredients. Mediterranean Small Plates takes you on a culinary journey, showing you how each country uses the foundational ingredients of olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, onions, and fresh herbs to develop their own unique range of flavors and textures.

Enjoy making and sharing:


Catalonian Spinach Empanadas with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Puff Pastry Crescents with Saffron Chicken and Almonds
Tomato and Avocado Salad
Baked Zucchini Stuffed with Shrimp in the Provencal Style
Artichoke and Mozzarella Crostini
Fresh Favas, Young Artichokes, and Spring Peas in the Sicilian Style
Grilled Feta Cheese in Grape Leaves
Grilled Moroccan-Style Skewers of Spicy Ground Beef

Delve into Middle-earth, decipher the Dwarves’ alphabet and discover the heroes who dominate The Lord of the Rings with this essential guide to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

This wide-ranging encyclopaedia covers all the characters, places and objects included in the seminal book that first introduced the world of Middle-earth, highlighting the legendary sources from which Tolkien took inspiration.

Celebrate your best Swiftie life with this gorgeously illustrated, all-encompassing fan book on everything there is to know and love about the modern icon that is Taylor Swift.

From her first vocal lessons at age nine, to learning the guitar at twelve, to becoming the most downloaded women on Spotify, and then breaking the internet with her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift has rocked the music scene and captured the hearts of fans across the globe. Gathering her incredible life story, music, and fan culture all in one place, Taylor Swift Is Life captures her epic achievements, brilliant lyrics, and her incredible ability to connect with her fans like no other musician before her.

In this new edition of Iron Maiden: Album by Album, prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to Iron Maiden’s discography through a series of in-depth, frank, and fascinating conversations about all of the legendary heavy metal band’s studio albums. Inside, Popoff gathers together metal journalists, authors, and musicians, who offer insights, opinions, and anecdotes about every release.

This is a unique exploration of Formula One racing, with a focus on the most revered Formula One drivers of all time.
Decade by decade since the championship was founded, this book profiles the following legends of F1: Ascari, Fangio, Moss, Hawthorn, Brabham, Graham Hill, McLaren, Gurney, Surtees, Clark, Stewart, Rindt, Andretti, Fittipaldi, Lauda, Hunt, Jones, Gilles Villeneuve, Piquet, Prost, Mansell, Senna, Häkkinen, Schumacher, Damon Hill, Button, Alonso, Räikkönen, Rosberg, Vettel, Hamilton, Verstappen.

Tim Burton is one of the most popular and remarkable filmmakers of the last 30 years, being responsible for such films as Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride and Alice in Wonderland. He is famed for the visually arresting style of his films combined with highly original storylines.
Illustrated with many behind‑the‑scenes photographs and stunning film stills, chapters analyse the success and style of films such as Beetlejuice, Ed Wood and Mars Attacks, and examine how Burton breathed new life into well‑known stories that include Batman, Planet of the Apes,Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,Alice Through the Looking Glass and Dumbo.

Explore the entire, incredible journey of Bob Marley and the Wailers, and their enduring legacy, in this unique visual history.

The book includes:
A complete history of the band, right up to Marley’s untimely death in 1981, and his continuing influence today
Fantastic performance and candid off-stage photography
Images of rare memorabilia
Sidebars from a roster of respected music journalists
Coverage of the 2024 Bob Marley biopic One Love

A comprehensive, cross-disciplinary overview of color, Universal Principles of Color presents 100 core concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful use of color. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, it pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in theory and in practice.

Explore the incredible life of Novak Djokovic – from his boyhood in war-torn Serbia to his 24th Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open. Find out more about the world’s #1 male tennis player in this stunningly illustrated biography.

Novak Djokovic: The greatest of all time recounts the tennis legend’s remarkable ascent to sporting glory with:
A riveting account of Djokovic’s life and career, from his childhood in Serbia, when his unparalleled talent was recognized, to being the biggest name in tennis with a fan base of over 10 million.
Large, full-colour photographs from past and present illuminating his astonishing record-breaking career.
Clear and insightful infographics analysing Djokovic’s playing style, and retellings of his top 10 best matches so you can recreate the most important moments of tennis history.

With this captivating biography, find inspiration in the exceptional spirit and determination that led Djokovic to go on to win 24 Grand Slam men's singles titles, 96 ATP singles titles and a record breaking 390+ weeks ranking as No.1.

Relax by coloring lovely illustrations of Japanese craftsmanship in Japanese Folk Art Coloring Book.

There are those who adore him as a cowboy, a superstar, the rugged, unyielding yet introspective face of American machismo. There are those who read him as a great American auteur fashioning uncompromising, fascinating, intellectual films about his country, about life, about whatever the hell takes his fancy.
Separation of actor and director is almost impossible. They are intimately related, cross pollinating, but in the latter half of his career he has come to be viewed as one of the great American artists. While drawing connections from his wider work as an actor, and those who have influenced him, it is his identity as a director that this book will celebrate.