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The custom of illuminating the traditional Jewish marriage contract, the ketubbah, developed over the past four centuries into a rich and varied folk art throughout Northern Europe, Italy and the Near East. Produced in conjunction with the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, this beautiful volume contains full-colour plates of 61 examples from its outstanding collection, and offers a vivid and fascinating account of the marriage customs and daily life of diverse Jewish communities.

This high-quality monograph introduces over 100 completed and uncompleted works by renowned American architect Michael Graves (1934- ) including the US Embassy in Korea, 10”x8”, colour throughout

All art is autobiographical, claimed Federico Fellini; 'even if I tried to make a film about a fillet of sole it would be about me'. Using previously unpublished material from family archives and the Fondazione Federico Fellini, this sumptuous book is a tribute to the director's vast cinematic output. Covering all his films, including the Palme d'Or winner La Dolce Vita, it is a major tribute to one of Italy's cultural icons.

As the spiritual centre of the world's three monotheistic religions, Jerusalem has for 3,000 years been a crossroads of art, architecture and history. This volume tells its story from a new point of view, blending a richly detailed historical account of the city from the time of King David to the early 20th century, with art and artefacts from across the world that illustrate Jerusalem's cultural and spiritual significance far beyond the earthly city.