In 1949 Walter and Eva Neurath founded Thames & Hudsonwith a clear aim: to make art and scholarship more accessiblethrough independent publishing that was prepared to riskbeing ahead of the curve. Seventy-five years later, theiroriginal vision of creating a museum without walls' stillresonates. As well as publishing beautifully designed andproduced books in collaboration with the world's leadingartists, writers, cultural institutions and fashion houses,Thames & Hudson continues to evolve and innovate,remaining relevant and reflecting the times we live in.This special publication, divided into threechronological chapters, provides a comprehensive delveinto the company's history. An introduction and threeessays by historian Anna Nyburg take us from its origins inVienna on the cusp of the Second World War to the 1960sand a broadening of the list, and to the new millennium andbeyond. Thames & Hudson's rich output of groundbreakingand award-winning titles ranging across the subjects of art,archaeology and architecture; history, design, photographyand fashion is celebrated in stunning pictorial spreads, asbeautiful and compelling as the books themselves.The most thorough exploration of illustrated publishingever produced, The Art of the Book will be a must-have forbibliophiles, book collectors, graphic designers, and anyonewith an appreciation for the art and evolution of publishing.