Lund Humphries
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Publishers on Art, Architecture and Design since 1939.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Introduction: From the Victorian City to the Modern City
Part I: Ideas in the Air.
Part II: People on the Ground.
Part III: Sites and Places.
Part IV: The Urban Economy.
Part V: Everyday Politics.
Part VI: Border Crossings.
Afterword: The Five Phases of the Modern British City
Part I: Ideas in the Air.
Part II: People on the Ground.
Part III: Sites and Places.
Part IV: The Urban Economy.
Part V: Everyday Politics.
Part VI: Border Crossings.
Afterword: The Five Phases of the Modern British City
November 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Introduction: From the Victorian City to the Modern City
Part I: Ideas in the Air.
Part II: People on the Ground.
Part III: Sites and Places.
Part IV: The Urban Economy.
Part V: Everyday Politics.
Part VI: Border Crossings.
Afterword: The Five Phases of the Modern British City
Part I: Ideas in the Air.
Part II: People on the Ground.
Part III: Sites and Places.
Part IV: The Urban Economy.
Part V: Everyday Politics.
Part VI: Border Crossings.
Afterword: The Five Phases of the Modern British City
OUT NOW!
The Modern British City 1945-2000, ed. by Simon Gunn, Peter Mandler and Otto Saumarez Smith, brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century.
The Modern British City 1945-2000, ed. by Simon Gunn, Peter Mandler and Otto Saumarez Smith, brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century.
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
OUT NOW!
The Modern British City 1945-2000, ed. by Simon Gunn, Peter Mandler and Otto Saumarez Smith, brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century.
The Modern British City 1945-2000, ed. by Simon Gunn, Peter Mandler and Otto Saumarez Smith, brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century.
Pictured on the covers:
Gary Hume, 'Begging for it', 1994 (front) www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
& Voewood, High Kelling by E S Prior, 1903-5, photo: David Valinsky (back) www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
Gary Hume, 'Begging for it', 1994 (front) www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
& Voewood, High Kelling by E S Prior, 1903-5, photo: David Valinsky (back) www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Pictured on the covers:
Gary Hume, 'Begging for it', 1994 (front) www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
& Voewood, High Kelling by E S Prior, 1903-5, photo: David Valinsky (back) www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
Gary Hume, 'Begging for it', 1994 (front) www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
& Voewood, High Kelling by E S Prior, 1903-5, photo: David Valinsky (back) www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
Lund Humphries' Spring 2026 catalogue is here!!
And it's full of beautiful art and architecture books on an extremely varied range of topics: from medieval art, to blockchain, to Arts & Crafts design...
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And it's full of beautiful art and architecture books on an extremely varied range of topics: from medieval art, to blockchain, to Arts & Crafts design...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Lund Humphries' Spring 2026 catalogue is here!!
And it's full of beautiful art and architecture books on an extremely varied range of topics: from medieval art, to blockchain, to Arts & Crafts design...
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And it's full of beautiful art and architecture books on an extremely varied range of topics: from medieval art, to blockchain, to Arts & Crafts design...
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'Eva Branscome reaches beyond architectural history into the realms of art history and social history. It is a brilliant and overdue account that also explains the great love of younger artists and architects for this remarkable building today.'
– Suzanne Titz, Director Museum Abteiberg
– Suzanne Titz, Director Museum Abteiberg
November 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
'Eva Branscome reaches beyond architectural history into the realms of art history and social history. It is a brilliant and overdue account that also explains the great love of younger artists and architects for this remarkable building today.'
– Suzanne Titz, Director Museum Abteiberg
– Suzanne Titz, Director Museum Abteiberg
OUT NOW: 'Hans Hollein's Masterpiece: Art, Architecture and the City' by Eva Branscome
... a fascinating book with new insights into Hollein's influential architectural masterpiece Museum Abteiberg, his innovative ideas on curation, and the museum's relationship to the city.
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... a fascinating book with new insights into Hollein's influential architectural masterpiece Museum Abteiberg, his innovative ideas on curation, and the museum's relationship to the city.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
OUT NOW: 'Hans Hollein's Masterpiece: Art, Architecture and the City' by Eva Branscome
... a fascinating book with new insights into Hollein's influential architectural masterpiece Museum Abteiberg, his innovative ideas on curation, and the museum's relationship to the city.
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... a fascinating book with new insights into Hollein's influential architectural masterpiece Museum Abteiberg, his innovative ideas on curation, and the museum's relationship to the city.
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OUT NOW! 'John Vanbrugh: The Drama of Architecture' by Charles Saumarez Smith, published by Lund Humphries and Sir John Soane's Museum, London
📯‘A magnificent tribute to Britain's architect of magnificence.’ – Sir Simon Jenkins
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📯‘A magnificent tribute to Britain's architect of magnificence.’ – Sir Simon Jenkins
Get your copy now: www.lundhumphries.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
OUT NOW! 'John Vanbrugh: The Drama of Architecture' by Charles Saumarez Smith, published by Lund Humphries and Sir John Soane's Museum, London
📯‘A magnificent tribute to Britain's architect of magnificence.’ – Sir Simon Jenkins
Get your copy now: www.lundhumphries.com
📯‘A magnificent tribute to Britain's architect of magnificence.’ – Sir Simon Jenkins
Get your copy now: www.lundhumphries.com
'Rosenfeld reflects the breadth of Sikander’s achievement, mining her critical reflection on disparate cultural traditions & her engagement with diverse & potent contemporary & historical subjects, while emphasising her consistent formal rigour & technical prowess across many media.' – Ben Luke
November 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
'Rosenfeld reflects the breadth of Sikander’s achievement, mining her critical reflection on disparate cultural traditions & her engagement with diverse & potent contemporary & historical subjects, while emphasising her consistent formal rigour & technical prowess across many media.' – Ben Luke
'Shahzia Sikander is one of the most groundbreaking artists working today, subverting tradition and art history through women’s narratives.'
– Katy Hessel, author of The Story of Art Without Men
– Katy Hessel, author of The Story of Art Without Men
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
'Shahzia Sikander is one of the most groundbreaking artists working today, subverting tradition and art history through women’s narratives.'
– Katy Hessel, author of The Story of Art Without Men
– Katy Hessel, author of The Story of Art Without Men
PUBLISHED TODAY!
SHAHZIA SIKANDER by Jason Rosenfeld
'A scintillating and mesmerizing volume of Shahzia's pioneering and feminist work that brings together beauty of form, depth of thought and the awe-inspiring wizardry of an artistic genius. A pleasure to read and behold.' - Rafia Zakaria
SHAHZIA SIKANDER by Jason Rosenfeld
'A scintillating and mesmerizing volume of Shahzia's pioneering and feminist work that brings together beauty of form, depth of thought and the awe-inspiring wizardry of an artistic genius. A pleasure to read and behold.' - Rafia Zakaria
November 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
PUBLISHED TODAY!
SHAHZIA SIKANDER by Jason Rosenfeld
'A scintillating and mesmerizing volume of Shahzia's pioneering and feminist work that brings together beauty of form, depth of thought and the awe-inspiring wizardry of an artistic genius. A pleasure to read and behold.' - Rafia Zakaria
SHAHZIA SIKANDER by Jason Rosenfeld
'A scintillating and mesmerizing volume of Shahzia's pioneering and feminist work that brings together beauty of form, depth of thought and the awe-inspiring wizardry of an artistic genius. A pleasure to read and behold.' - Rafia Zakaria
⭐️OUT NOW⭐️ British Interior Design since 1925: A Critical History – by Bruce Peter and Drew Plunkett
📯‘This book is the definitive history that traces the evolution of twentieth and twenty first century British Interior Design.’ – Prof. Graeme Brooker, RCA, London.
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📯‘This book is the definitive history that traces the evolution of twentieth and twenty first century British Interior Design.’ – Prof. Graeme Brooker, RCA, London.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
⭐️OUT NOW⭐️ British Interior Design since 1925: A Critical History – by Bruce Peter and Drew Plunkett
📯‘This book is the definitive history that traces the evolution of twentieth and twenty first century British Interior Design.’ – Prof. Graeme Brooker, RCA, London.
www.lundhumphries.com
📯‘This book is the definitive history that traces the evolution of twentieth and twenty first century British Interior Design.’ – Prof. Graeme Brooker, RCA, London.
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COMING SOON: 'Hans Hollein's Masterpiece' by Eva Branscome
'Museum Abteiberg is the manifesto of a shared vision in art, architecture and society which existed in Europe in the early-1970s. [...] This book is a brilliant and overdue account' – Suzanne Titz, Director Museum Abteiberg
'Museum Abteiberg is the manifesto of a shared vision in art, architecture and society which existed in Europe in the early-1970s. [...] This book is a brilliant and overdue account' – Suzanne Titz, Director Museum Abteiberg
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
COMING SOON: 'Hans Hollein's Masterpiece' by Eva Branscome
'Museum Abteiberg is the manifesto of a shared vision in art, architecture and society which existed in Europe in the early-1970s. [...] This book is a brilliant and overdue account' – Suzanne Titz, Director Museum Abteiberg
'Museum Abteiberg is the manifesto of a shared vision in art, architecture and society which existed in Europe in the early-1970s. [...] This book is a brilliant and overdue account' – Suzanne Titz, Director Museum Abteiberg
We are delighted that Enid Tsui - author of the recent book 'Art in Hong Kong' - will be a speaker at the inaugural Art Business Conference in Hong Kong on Wednesday 19 November.
Enid will be moderating 2 panels - find out more:
www.theartbusinessconference.com/HK2025/
Enid will be moderating 2 panels - find out more:
www.theartbusinessconference.com/HK2025/
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We are delighted that Enid Tsui - author of the recent book 'Art in Hong Kong' - will be a speaker at the inaugural Art Business Conference in Hong Kong on Wednesday 19 November.
Enid will be moderating 2 panels - find out more:
www.theartbusinessconference.com/HK2025/
Enid will be moderating 2 panels - find out more:
www.theartbusinessconference.com/HK2025/
Published Today: 'Brendan Stuart Burns:The Space Between' written by Ian Massey
Brendan Stuart Burns is a leading Welsh painter who draws inspiration from the natural world of his native country and beyond... this important publication traces his work's evolution towards full artistic maturity.
Brendan Stuart Burns is a leading Welsh painter who draws inspiration from the natural world of his native country and beyond... this important publication traces his work's evolution towards full artistic maturity.
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Published Today: 'Brendan Stuart Burns:The Space Between' written by Ian Massey
Brendan Stuart Burns is a leading Welsh painter who draws inspiration from the natural world of his native country and beyond... this important publication traces his work's evolution towards full artistic maturity.
Brendan Stuart Burns is a leading Welsh painter who draws inspiration from the natural world of his native country and beyond... this important publication traces his work's evolution towards full artistic maturity.
PUBLISHED TODAY: ‘HENLEY HALEBROWN: BUILDING FOR SOCIETY 2010–2022’ by Tom Neville, Simon Henley and Gavin Hale-Brown!
Henley Halebrown are multi-award-winning architects based in London, marking their 30th year in 2025 with this insightful new book... www.lundhumphries.com
Henley Halebrown are multi-award-winning architects based in London, marking their 30th year in 2025 with this insightful new book... www.lundhumphries.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
PUBLISHED TODAY: ‘HENLEY HALEBROWN: BUILDING FOR SOCIETY 2010–2022’ by Tom Neville, Simon Henley and Gavin Hale-Brown!
Henley Halebrown are multi-award-winning architects based in London, marking their 30th year in 2025 with this insightful new book... www.lundhumphries.com
Henley Halebrown are multi-award-winning architects based in London, marking their 30th year in 2025 with this insightful new book... www.lundhumphries.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
RELEASED TODAY!
Waterloo Bridge and London River: Investigations and Reflections by Andrew Saint (1946-2025)
Andrew Saint's final book is a beautifully illustrated history of Waterloo Bridge and its surroundings, brimming with stories and full of fabulous characters...
Waterloo Bridge and London River: Investigations and Reflections by Andrew Saint (1946-2025)
Andrew Saint's final book is a beautifully illustrated history of Waterloo Bridge and its surroundings, brimming with stories and full of fabulous characters...
November 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
RELEASED TODAY!
Waterloo Bridge and London River: Investigations and Reflections by Andrew Saint (1946-2025)
Andrew Saint's final book is a beautifully illustrated history of Waterloo Bridge and its surroundings, brimming with stories and full of fabulous characters...
Waterloo Bridge and London River: Investigations and Reflections by Andrew Saint (1946-2025)
Andrew Saint's final book is a beautifully illustrated history of Waterloo Bridge and its surroundings, brimming with stories and full of fabulous characters...
If you can't make the show - or if you enjoyed what you saw! - check out our series Illuminating Women Artists, which includes books on Gesina ter Borch; Clara Peeters; and Maria Sibylla Merian. Forthcoming in March 2026 is Michaelina Wautier.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
If you can't make the show - or if you enjoyed what you saw! - check out our series Illuminating Women Artists, which includes books on Gesina ter Borch; Clara Peeters; and Maria Sibylla Merian. Forthcoming in March 2026 is Michaelina Wautier.
www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
"It is an achievement that the organizers arranged to represent as many as 40 women artists. The show features loans from more than 50 public and private collections throughout the United States and Europe."
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"It is an achievement that the organizers arranged to represent as many as 40 women artists. The show features loans from more than 50 public and private collections throughout the United States and Europe."
COMING SOON!
The Modern British City 1945-2000 brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century...
Pre-order now! www.lundhumphries.com
The Modern British City 1945-2000 brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century...
Pre-order now! www.lundhumphries.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
COMING SOON!
The Modern British City 1945-2000 brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century...
Pre-order now! www.lundhumphries.com
The Modern British City 1945-2000 brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century...
Pre-order now! www.lundhumphries.com
Part of our Architectural Photographers series, edited by Marco Iuliano, 'Richard Bryant' by Martin Caiger-Smith and Valeria Carullo with a foreword by Eva Jiřičná, examines Bryant's career and interests, sets his work within a broader context, and provides insights into his methods and approaches.
October 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Part of our Architectural Photographers series, edited by Marco Iuliano, 'Richard Bryant' by Martin Caiger-Smith and Valeria Carullo with a foreword by Eva Jiřičná, examines Bryant's career and interests, sets his work within a broader context, and provides insights into his methods and approaches.
The first retrospective survey of the work of Richard Bryant, one of the most celebrated contemporary architectural photographers, is PUBLISHED TODAY!
Get your copy now from www.lundhumphries.com!
Get your copy now from www.lundhumphries.com!
October 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The first retrospective survey of the work of Richard Bryant, one of the most celebrated contemporary architectural photographers, is PUBLISHED TODAY!
Get your copy now from www.lundhumphries.com!
Get your copy now from www.lundhumphries.com!
‘This is a landmark publication, the first comprehensive publication on the 1851 Great Exhibition, its aims, concept, planning and materialisation[...] This book is an indispensable index to the make-up of the mid-Victorian mind in all its contradictions and complexities.’ – Sir Roy Strong
October 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
‘This is a landmark publication, the first comprehensive publication on the 1851 Great Exhibition, its aims, concept, planning and materialisation[...] This book is an indispensable index to the make-up of the mid-Victorian mind in all its contradictions and complexities.’ – Sir Roy Strong
PUBLISHED TODAY: 'The Great Exhibition in Art: Picturing the First World's Fair, 1851' by Julius Bryant!
With over 150 illustrations, this is the essential story of the Great Exhibition, including its legacy in the founding of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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With over 150 illustrations, this is the essential story of the Great Exhibition, including its legacy in the founding of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
October 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
PUBLISHED TODAY: 'The Great Exhibition in Art: Picturing the First World's Fair, 1851' by Julius Bryant!
With over 150 illustrations, this is the essential story of the Great Exhibition, including its legacy in the founding of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...
With over 150 illustrations, this is the essential story of the Great Exhibition, including its legacy in the founding of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
www.lundhumphries.com/collections/...