The Modern Explorers Barbara Taylor celebrated architect Kengo Kuma boldly

celebrated architect Kengo Kuma boldly declared that his ultimate aim was to "erase architecture" so that his buildings became one with their surroundings

highly-respected expert John Robertson canvases the entirety of Iraq's rich history

collected in one handsome volume

Stephenson reveals new ideas on how artists as diverse as Durer

and dramatically improve your ability to share your insights

The Modern Explorers Barbara Taylor celebrated architect Kengo Kuma boldlyExploration has never been more popular and any idea that there is nowhere left to explore is instantly disproved by the contemporary explorers who are showcased here. Most of the accounts are written by the explorers themselves, and they all vividly describe challenging and extraordinary expeditions to some of the remotest parts of the world, in extremes of temperature and aridity, often alone and on the edge of danger. Some of these explorers are