March Exclusives: Phaidon Coffee Table Books
The lovely team at Phaidon are offering Culture Whisper readers 30% off our favourite coffee table books for March.
The Gardener's Garden
Ornate, unique and beautifully made, we've selected our favourite Phaidon books for Culture Whisper readers to enjoy. From sculptor Anish Kapoor to a stunning collection of the world's greatest gardens, there's a coffee table book to cater for all tastes.
1. Anish Kapoor
One of our best loved contemporary artists, Kapoor's sculptures are mesmerising and challenging. A versatile creator Kapoor uses a wide range of materials from alabaster to polished steel to vaseline. His most well known sculptures include an installation in the Tate Modern's Turbine Hall and the Olympic tower. This immaculately curated portfolio includes hundreds of artworks that illustrate Kapoor's long career as well as perceptive new essays by David Anfam and Johanna Burton and an insightful interview by Donna De Salvo. Buy now to familiarise yourself with this major artist before he returns to London with an exhibition opening at the end of March.
2. Where Chef's Eat
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How can you find the best restaurant in London? Who do you really trust (aside from Culture Whisper, obviously)? The answer lies within this extensive volume of restaurants, each chosen because they are a favourite of some of the leading chefs in the world. A real insider's guide, Where Chef's Eat chronicles 3,200 recommended restaurants (of which 2,000 are new) from more than 70 countries and chefs such as René Redzepi, David Chang, Jason Atherton, Shannon Bennett, Helena Rizzo, Massimo Bottura, Yotam Ottolenghi and Yoshihiro Narisawa. Not only will it advise on where to go, but also how to get there and what to choose from the menu. The ultimate directory for foodies this will ensure that wherever you go in the world you will never at a loss on where to eat.
3. The Gardener's Garden
With spring rearing it's bountiful head after a long cold winter, the team at Culture Whisper thought an elegant compilation of stunning gardens from the 14th century to present day would be a much needed addition to your coffee table. Peruse the mix of planting tips, images and features brought to you by horticultural experts and find yourself inspired to reinvigorate your garden this season. Contributors include leading figures such as Edwinna von Baeyer, Ruth Chivers, Noel Kingsbury, Jill Raggett, Christine Reid and Lindsey Taylor. With gardens from Morocco to Japan the variety of gardens will delight and inspire amateur gardeners and expert horticulturists alike.
4. The Fashion Book
London Fashion Week 2015 is over and the sartorial consumers may be wondering how to fulfil their cravings for beautiful clothes. Thankfully The Fashion Book contains a wealth of visual treats that will keep even the most voracious consumer entertained until the next London Fashion Week in September. This coffee table must have contains all the biggest and brightest names in fashion – including designers, photographers, style icons, models and retailers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Phoebe Philo and Alexander Wang. Hailed by Vogue as the fashion bible and by Elle as the ultimate fashion reference book The Fashion Book is a sartorial joy that will educate on the wonders of fashion's illustrious history.
1. Anish Kapoor
One of our best loved contemporary artists, Kapoor's sculptures are mesmerising and challenging. A versatile creator Kapoor uses a wide range of materials from alabaster to polished steel to vaseline. His most well known sculptures include an installation in the Tate Modern's Turbine Hall and the Olympic tower. This immaculately curated portfolio includes hundreds of artworks that illustrate Kapoor's long career as well as perceptive new essays by David Anfam and Johanna Burton and an insightful interview by Donna De Salvo. Buy now to familiarise yourself with this major artist before he returns to London with an exhibition opening at the end of March.
2. Where Chef's Eat
How can you find the best restaurant in London? Who do you really trust (aside from Culture Whisper, obviously)? The answer lies within this extensive volume of restaurants, each chosen because they are a favourite of some of the leading chefs in the world. A real insider's guide, Where Chef's Eat chronicles 3,200 recommended restaurants (of which 2,000 are new) from more than 70 countries and chefs such as René Redzepi, David Chang, Jason Atherton, Shannon Bennett, Helena Rizzo, Massimo Bottura, Yotam Ottolenghi and Yoshihiro Narisawa. Not only will it advise on where to go, but also how to get there and what to choose from the menu. The ultimate directory for foodies this will ensure that wherever you go in the world you will never at a loss on where to eat.
3. The Gardener's Garden
With spring rearing it's bountiful head after a long cold winter, the team at Culture Whisper thought an elegant compilation of stunning gardens from the 14th century to present day would be a much needed addition to your coffee table. Peruse the mix of planting tips, images and features brought to you by horticultural experts and find yourself inspired to reinvigorate your garden this season. Contributors include leading figures such as Edwinna von Baeyer, Ruth Chivers, Noel Kingsbury, Jill Raggett, Christine Reid and Lindsey Taylor. With gardens from Morocco to Japan the variety of gardens will delight and inspire amateur gardeners and expert horticulturists alike.
4. The Fashion Book
London Fashion Week 2015 is over and the sartorial consumers may be wondering how to fulfil their cravings for beautiful clothes. Thankfully The Fashion Book contains a wealth of visual treats that will keep even the most voracious consumer entertained until the next London Fashion Week in September. This coffee table must have contains all the biggest and brightest names in fashion – including designers, photographers, style icons, models and retailers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Phoebe Philo and Alexander Wang. Hailed by Vogue as the fashion bible and by Elle as the ultimate fashion reference book The Fashion Book is a sartorial joy that will educate on the wonders of fashion's illustrious history.
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| What | March Exclusives: Phaidon Coffee Table Books |
| Where | Various Locations | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Oxford Circus (underground) |
| When |
On 18 Mar 15, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Price | £from £5 |
| Website | Purchase |