Phaidon
A pioneering force in the world of publishing, Phaidon (pronounced FY-duhn) was founded by Dr. Bela Horovitz and Ludwig Goldscheider in Vienna, Austria. 2023 marks the company's 100th anniversary and with over 1,500 titles in print, it's fair to say they know publishing. Named after Phaedo, the protagonist of Plato’s philosophical dialogue on the nature of beauty, Phaidon was born from the founder's desire to create beautiful, affordable, authoritative books on art and culture. Today, Phaidon holds true to its roots, albeit with each publication now expertly produced in London or New York.
The brand's extensive catalogue of art, design, architecture and culinary works are distinguished by exceptional writing and striking visuals. Whether it's a definitive artist monograph, an architecture compendium, or a mouth-watering cookbook, every Phaidon publication is designed to inspire and captivate. Materials used are some of the highest quality you'll find too, with thought and investment put into jackets and paper stock. With every volume a little piece of art in its own right, Phaidon is for those seeking meaningful, lasting books that captivate the eye and the intellect.
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