Phaidon Press's Blog, page 60

How a riot, an earthquake and a drought shaped LA fashion

Krista Smith on how some pretty apocalyptic events shook-up La La Land and made room for creatives to move in

Smart things to say about Signature Dishes The Big Mac

It took a while to get the name right - The Aristocrat and Blue Ribbon Burger were early versions - but now its so popular even The Economist uses it to make exchange rate theory understandable

INTERVIEW Fabien Baron on Kate, craft and creativity

The man Vanity Fair calls the most sought-after creative director in the world says the last 36 years have been a blast of good times

One thing not to miss in Venice

The Olivetti Showroom is one of many highlights in our newly released Wallpaper City Guide

INTERVIEW Jane Hall on the walls women must climb to make great buildings

Breaking Grounds author says prejudice isnt the only reason women find it hard to make it in architecture

Deyan Sudjic says John Pawson is a bit like Stanley Kubrick

The Design Museum director says the moviemaker and the architect share a remarkable purity of purpose

INTERVIEW William Hall on why the future of architecture is set in Stone

The author of the latest book in our Building Materials series believes Stone is hard to beat in a climate emergency

All you need to know about Black Axe Mangal

Feel the heat of Lee Tiernans fiery London restaurant, known for its flatbreads, flames and smoking techniques

Bronson van Wyck and the dark arts of party planning

Heres how a little heavy metal once helped Americas greatest event producer out of a late-night jam

Emilia Terragni on The Silver Spoon Classic

Phaidons publisher discusses table settings, the necessity of avoiding TV dinners and why she thinks pesto is magic