batsford

A guide to transforming found and cherished textiles. Textile artist Mandy Pattullo shows how to source, refashion and repurpose vintage textiles t...

Harness the beauty of the natural world to create unique textile art pieces. Learn how to create beautiful textile art inspired by details in natur...

The Art of Checkmate, first published in Monaco in 1947, has remained one of the most popular and enduring chess books of all time, loved by chess ...

Dive into the fascinating world of fashion embroidery, with practical tricks and techniques, and examples of some of the most iconic designs from t...

A ground-breaking book on the art of pressed flowers and leaf works from leading flower artist, Jennie Ashmore. Our love for flowers and leaves has...

A ground-breaking book on the art of pressed flowers and leaf works from leading flower artist, Jennie Ashmore. Our love for flowers and leaves has...

A contemporary take on a classic art form, this book pushes the boundaries of pressed leaves and flowers to create uniquely beautiful works of art....

A contemporary take on a classic art form, this book pushes the boundaries of pressed leaves and flowers to create uniquely beautiful works of art....

A visual history of tea towel design, from the 1950s to today. Both practical and beautiful, the tea towel has over the last century established it...

A visual history of tea towel design, from the 1950s to today. Both practical and beautiful, the tea towel has over the last century established it...

An engaging and witty puzzle book for science fans all over the world.The Astounding Science Puzzle Book features a series of mini quizzes of 10–15...

The Batsford Book of Chess is a landmark, full-colour chess instruction book, authoritatively written and beautifully designed. Arranged in the for...

Chess is experiencing a new wave of popularity in schools, and it's educational too. Organisations like Chess in Schools are promoting it as the pe...

A beautiful collection of classic twentieth-century Batsford book covers, from Art Deco gems to cool-looking mid-century architecture titles and qu...

A stylish collection of beautifully designed maps of each individual London borough, paired with quirky and fascinating facts about what you’ll fin...

An informative guide to understanding and implementing the fundamentals of the Caro-Kann, the easy way.The Caro-Kann defense, named after the Germa...

An instructional book about the crucial questions that masters ask themselves before committing to a move – a checklist for all players to ask them...

The Country Commonplace Book is a seasonal touchstone packed full of quotes, book lists, artwork, recipes, and observations on the natural world to...

This beautiful little giftbook features 50 British birds and animals painted by Hannah Dale in her uniquely quirky, characterful style. From the re...

An exquisite literary anthology that celebrates life’s comforts and joys, both big and small.Arranged thematically, this warm, cozy anthology conce...