A bold reimagining of the life and work of Archimedes of Syracuse.
An exposé of the Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious and secretive mercenary army.
A collection of essays that explores how reading shapes an individual’s life.
Shows how post-war pioneers reimagined what playgrounds could be.
A vivid account of Marco Polo’s astounding, continent-spanning adventures.
A ground-breaking exploration of islands’ pivotal role in contemporary visual arts.
A close exploration of the vibrant world of cosplay.
A provocative and original take on the relationship between ecology and architecture.
A new biography of pioneering scientist Robert Hooke, from method to influence.
Reviled for decades, this is the comeback of the brave, wobbly block – tofu.
Chronicles Plato’s thought through the lens of his turbulent life.
A sympathetic but not uncritical exploration of 1990s Paul McCartney.