Extensively illustrated with images of the lunar surface, The Moon is an accessible introduction that will appeal to both amateur and professional astronomers and all those fascinated by Earth's natural satellite
A masterful and eminently readable account of the Ancient Greek diaspora.
Zebra is a comprehensive and wide-ranging study of the natural and cultural history of this popular animal.
A History of Language charts the history of linguistics from the times of Homo erectus through to the nineteenth century when the science of linguistics was developed and analyses the emergence of language as a science and its development as a written form.
An up-to-date, beautifully illustrated investigation of the planet Mercury.
An informed and entertaining history that takes readers from the world’s first restaurants in Kaifeng to the latest high-end dining experiences.
A detailed, objective analysis of the role that Hamburg played in The Beatles remarkable story.
A new book from one of Reaktion’s bestselling authors, which examines the use of colour and luminosity in science, art and the modern world, uniquely posing questions about the ultimate non-colour: grey.
The first book to examine the films of Jim Jarmusch from a sound-oriented perspective. The three essential acoustic elements that structure a film - music, words and... Læs mere
This compelling account of the myth of St George, one of the most significant mythic figures in Christian culture and many other religions, describes St George's lively and... Læs mere
This highly illustrated, critically-acclaimed volume is the first comprehensive history of boxing’s portrayal in literature, art, film and popular culture.
Acknowledged as one of the major sculptors and avant-garde artists of the twentieth century, Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957) also remained one of the most elusive. This book looks... Læs mere