BOOKS

An anthology of the finest photographs taken by Richard Avedon in his career up to 1977.

A well-illustrated, comprehensive look at the work of the English artist Rex Whistler.

The important catalogue of Rex Whistler's work produced by his brother Laurence.

A reference book on the quintessential British tradition of the old school tie.

The exhibition catalogue for Pallant House Gallery's centenary exhibition on John Minton.

An exuberant celebration of the fashion illustrations and collages created by Michael Roberts.

Stephen Gill photographs a secret cast of creatures in the Swedish forest.

Spy novelist, Len Deighton's "cookstrips" for the 'Observer'.

Peter Blake's Parisian wonderland.

The catalogue for the exhibition at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 2006.

C.Z. Guest's advice, complemented by Cecil Beaton's drawings.

Nan Kempner's perfectly timeless advice on entertaining.

Images from the design studio Me Company, featuring Bjork.

The distinctive pattern designs of Sweden's '10-gruppen'.

Tiffany jewellery and design meets the residents of Palm Beach.

Laurence Whistler's richly researched account of the life of his brother Rex.

A complete run of the post-war theatre magazine, with three issues devoted to Rex Whistler.

A compendium of musings and advice on the art of travel in the 1930s, with illustrations by Rex Whistler.

A look at the Ballets Russes through music manuscripts and original stage designs.

An illustrated journey through the history of Glyndebourne.