Phaidon is the premier global publisher of the creative arts. We work with the world's most influential authors to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food, and travel, and illustrated books for children. Renowned for their outstanding design and content, Phaidon books are objects of beauty, to live with and learn from. Our books are reminders of the creativity all around us. This year Phaidon celebrates its 100th anniversary. A century on, our books continue to enlighten, delight, and inspire.

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Japan The Vegetarian Cookbook

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Japan The Cookbook

Mexico the Cookbook

The Mexican Vegetarian Cookbook

Ikoyi A Journey Through Bold Heat with Recipes

The British Cookbook: Authentic Home Cooking Recipes from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

Chop, Sizzle, Wow The Silver Spoon Comic Cookbook

A Work in Progress: A Journal (Hardback) 

Eataly Contemporary Italian Cooking

Vitamin V

The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook

Tadao Ando

Alessandro Mendini

The Inner Life of the Artist

Mid-Century Modern Designers

The Regional Italian Cookbook

Harland Miller: XXX

Made by MSCHF

Blue & Other Colours

China

Japan Style

Squares & Other Shapes

Up, Down & Other Opposites

Breakfast, Lunch, Tea

Breakfast, Lunch, Tea with Children

Defining Style

Birds & Other Animals

The Talks - No Idea Is Final

Every Day a Word Surprises Me & Other Quotes by Writers

Art Is the Highest Form of Hope & Other Quotes by Artists

Italian Interiors

The Book of Pasta

Crumbs

A Year in Bloom

Stone Houses

Mangal II

Persian Feasts

Alexander Girard

Great Women Sculptors

Graphic Classics

Café Cecilia Cookbook

Mapplethorpe Flora

The Art Book for Children

Spain: The Cookbook

Designed for Life

The Seasonal Gardener

From Neapolitan-style pies in Mayfair to wood-fired slices in Newquay, England's pizza scene has quietly become something worth travelling for. Whether you're after Bar Etna - the Newington Green collaboration between Four Legs' Ed McIlroy and Philadelphia pizza legend Joe Beddia, whose original spot was once named Best Pizza in America by Bon Appétit - the sourdough seriousness of Dough Hands, the natural-wine-bar energy of Rosa in Newquay, or the gloriously no-nonsense spirit of Bad Boy Pizza Society, there's a slice and a setting for every mood. We've rounded up the best spots from London to Manchester to Sheffield, because great pizza deserves a proper pilgrimage.

The Best Pizza in England

Put the kettle on and spend five minutes with Holly Middleton-Joseph, head chef and director of Hausu in Peckham, and you quickly sense that cooking, for her, is rooted in instinct, heritage and honesty. Raised across cultures, with Chinese and Trinidadian roots woven into everything she makes, she came up through some of London's most respected kitchens before stumbling, almost accidentally, into a restaurant of her own.
After a phone call out of the blue and a month of building something from scratch on a shoestring, Hausu was born - and with it, a DIY spirit that still runs through every corner of the place. Now a National Restaurant Awards Rising Star, Holly reflects on cooking without a label, the new late-night bar upstairs, and why the food always has to feel true to her first.

The Rising Star Behind Peckham's Best-Kept Secret

London summers are fleeting, which means when the sun finally shows up, you need to know exactly where to be. Whether you're after a lazy long lunch, golden-hour wine, or a proper feast under the open sky, the capital's outdoor dining scene delivers. From canal-side spots in Hackney to buzzy terraces in Soho and neighbourhood gems scattered across the city, we've rounded up the very best restaurants for eating outside in London, because table selection matters just as much as what's on the menu.

Outdoor Dining In London

A classic colour pairing that harmonises in all the right ways, chocolate and duck egg are understated by design. A rich, velvety brown meets a soft, chalky blue-green - earthy warmth against cool calm.
Chocolate brings depth and grounding, while duck egg brings quiet freshness and a touch of the unexpected. Together, they complement each other effortlessly, creating a look that feels timeless, considered, and quietly confident.

Chocolate & Duck Egg

Spend a few minutes with Dee Rettali, Founder of Fortitude Bakehouse and you quickly sense that baking, for her, is rooted in instinct, memory and place. Raised in rural North Cork, surrounded by farmland and seasonal produce, she grew up learning to bake from her mother and grandmother - soda breads, jams and apple pies made simply and well.
After moving to London in the late 80s, Dee found her calling in professional baking, eventually founding Fortitude Bakehouse, now known for its nostalgic, craft-led bakes. Here, she reflects on Irish food traditions, instinctive baking and the flavours that still define home.

St Patrick’s Day with Dee

Thoughtful gifts for new arrivals - beautiful, practical, and designed to be loved for years. From a Cushy Puff pregnancy pillow to support the days before birth, to a children’s print by Yaya Studios or Surprise Radish for the nursery.

Baby Shower Gifting

Whether you’re refreshing the table with a new set of napkins or upgrading your toast with a butter dish, here’s our breakfast tableware edit. Think egg cups for slow mornings, side plates for your croissant, and bowls made for yoghurt, granola, and fruit. Add glass coasters, salt and pepper shakers, and gingham table linens and the little extras that pull it all together.

Best of Breakfast Tableware

There’s a particular kind of low-level stress that comes from an unorganised pantry. The half-open bag of rice shoved behind the cereal. Three jars of paprika (none of them full). Pasta shapes you don’t remember buying. A rogue stock cube avalanche every time you reach for the olive oil. And yet: the pantry is one of the most powerful spaces in the home. When it’s organised, the whole kitchen feels more functional. Cooking becomes quicker, shopping becomes cheaper, and you waste less food without even trying. This guide is a simple, Glassette-style approach to pantry organisation: warm, realistic, and rooted in how people actually live. No colour-coded perfection required. Just a pantry that makes sense.

How to Organise your Pantry

Most of us want the same thing from our bedrooms: to switch off. But somewhere between laundry piles, over-bright lighting, and well-intentioned styling, calm can quietly slip away. Learning how to create a calm bedroom isn’t about chasing a minimalist ideal or copying a hotel room wholesale. It’s about understanding what helps your nervous system slow down, softer light, fewer decisions, materials that feel good to touch, and then shaping the room around that. Calm isn’t a look. It’s a feeling you notice when you exhale.

Creating a Calm Bedroom

There are two types of bedside lighting. The first is a single bright lamp that makes you feel like you’re about to complete a tax return. The second is the kind you find in hotels: soft, low, flattering the lighting equivalent of a good robe. The difference isn’t just aesthetics. Bedside lighting is the thing that decides whether your evenings feel like a gentle landing or a hard stop. It’s what makes reading possible, makes your bedroom feel warm instead of functional, and (quietly) tells your brain it can start powering down. A good bedside set-up doesn’t need a full bedroom overhaul. It just needs the right light, at the right height, with a little bit of softness built in.

The Bedside Lighting Edit

January arrives with a sense of pressure. Reset routines. Restore balance. Do better. Yet in the coldest, quietest month of the year, the idea of stripping life back to discipline alone feels at odds with the season itself. There’s comfort in slower mornings, earlier nights and spaces that support everyday rituals without excess. Wellbeing doesn’t need to be performative to be effective. Sometimes it’s found in sitting well, resting properly and creating a home that makes balance feel natural, not forced.

Health, comfort or both?

This week’s moodboard takes its cue from the McCallister family home in Home Alone - a place where Christmas is turned all the way up, from the moment Kevin is left in charge. Think glowing lights, generous colour, busy rooms and that unmistakable feeling of a house ready for chaos, comfort and celebration in equal measure. We’ve chosen rich tones, cosy textures and festive details that capture the warmth and nostalgia of the film, reimagined for a home that feels welcoming, layered and lived in.

Film Moodboards: Home Alone

For all your gifting moments with the bookworm in your life! For the friend who always has a book in their bag. Think a new book from Phaidon or Gestalten to spark their next deep dive, a bookshelf from Mustard Made or Six Dots for their ever-growing collection, or a pair of bookends to keep their latest favourites standing tall.

Gifting for Bookworms

Put the kettle on and spend five minutes with Tessa Faulkner, the woman behind one of West London’s most beloved neighbourhood spots, Layla Bakery.
What began as a personal longing for an East-London-style bakery closer to home became a lockdown-born idea that grew into Layla: a place defined by craft, comfort and connection. She shares the inspirations behind her seasonal baking, the stories from her kitchen table, and the simple rituals that shape her life in and out of the bakery.

Tessa's Kitchen Table

For all your gifting moments with the baker in your life! For the friend who brings homemade cookies to every gathering, or the colleague who’s always trialling a new loaf. These are gifts that feel thoughtful without the second-guessing. Think a baking book from Phaidon or Gestalten to spark their next creation, a set of baking tools from Dexam or Our Place, or a classic Le Creuset piece to elevate their kitchen repertoire.

Gifting for Bakers

For all your Secret Santa gifting! For the colleague who loves a good desk trinket, the friend who always notices the small things, or the person whose home is full of personality - we’ve gathered gifts that feel thoughtful without the guesswork. Think a fun candle to brighten their evening routine, a mug for their morning brew, or a small print to bring a little joy to their workspace. Each piece is chosen to feel personal, charming, and easy to love. Secret Santa sorted with something they’ll genuinely smile at.

Gifting for Secret Santa

Elevate your kitchen with our Best Home Baking Essentials - high-quality bakeware and must-have baking tools designed to make every recipe easier and more enjoyable. From durable mixing bowls and precise measuring sets to non-stick tins and artisan rolling pins, this curated collection brings together everything you need for successful home baking. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike, each piece is crafted for performance, longevity, and everyday beauty. Create perfect cakes, cookies, breads, and pastries with reliable tools that enhance your baking experience. Discover the essential bakeware that helps you achieve delicious, consistent results at home!

Best Home Baking Essentials

This month’s colour pairing brings together Apple and Sorbet - a crisp green and a delicate, sorbet pink. Apple evokes freshness, clarity, and a sense of renewal, while Sorbet introduces a gentle warmth and soft sweetness. Together, they create a perfectly balanced palette that feels bright yet calming, confident yet approachable. It’s a pairing that captures the energy of new beginnings and the optimism of longer day, a reminder that small bursts of colour can shift a space, a mood, and even the rhythm of your day.

Apple & Sorbet Edit

Sagittarius season (November 22 – December 21) invites adventure, expansion, and discovery.
Represented by the archer, Sagittarians are guided by curiosity, optimism, and an unshakable quest for truth. They are drawn to experiences and objects that spark freedom, exploration, and meaning - things that open the mind and broaden horizons. Sagittarians thrive in spaces that feel open and alive, filled with light, laughter, and a sense of possibility. With warmth, wit, and a fearless spirit, Sagittarius infuse their relationships, and their homes, with adventure, honesty, and an infectious zest for life.

Sagittarius Gifting

For the one who’s always discovering new restaurants, sourcing the best ingredients, and spending weekends perfecting recipes, discover gifts that celebrate their love of food and hosting. Think serveware, refined glassware for shared meals, cookbooks from culinary greats, and beautifully made tools designed for both function and flair. Each piece is chosen for those who find joy in creating, tasting, and bringing people together around the table. Perfect for the passionate home cook, the generous host, and the devoted foodie who believes every meal is a moment to savour.