A passionate and richly detailed account of the reggae in politics, and the politics in reggae.
The compelling story of one of America’s most adventurous jazz musicians.
The first full account of governments’ attempts to suppress drugs and drug-dealing.
Reveals how the ancient Maya have been perceived, portrayed and exploited over 500 years.
An exploration of Kasimir Malevich’s Black Square and its precursors.
A bold new account of the lives of pre-modern painters.
A new account of the Renaissance author and architect Leon Battista Alberti.
A fascinating journey through the long history of infection.
An engaging and accessible biography of Sigmund Freud.
Analyses how our view of medieval history has been shaped by film.
A new account of French poet, novelist, essayist and film writer Blaise Cendrars.
A beautifully illustrated insight into the astonishing world of the chicken.