Science & Natural History

Five hand-crafted books of exquisite Japanese art and poetry in facsimile for the first time

Richard Dawkins’s startling theory propelled The Selfish Gene to international acclaim and it remains the de facto text on social development. This first illustrated edition includes 51 incredible colour photographs.

The Folio Book of Science is the first anthology of science writing equally weighted between male and female authors, selected by scientist, author and broadcaster Professor Alice Roberts.

Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, this magnificent Folio collector’s edition reveals his brilliance in three beautifully illustrated volumes with stunning gold-blocked bindings.

Jet packs, spinning fairground rides and an ant on a garden hose – the award-winning history of string theory from leading physicist Brian Greene.

Filled with extraordinary observations, and occasionally hair-raising anecdotes, this is the most endearing of all Darwin’s books.

These autobiographical essays by physicist Richard Feynman show us the formation of a genius. Introduced by Brian Cox.

The Folio Society’s three-volume set of the journals of Captain Cook from 1768–1779, published to mark the first voyage’s 250th anniversary, is accompanied by a chart of the voyages bound in cloth.

Humble plants have long been the spur to economic growth, the key to political power, the tools of conquest, yet until Henry Hobhouse wrote this pioneering book, they had rarely warranted even a footnote in history.

Published in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society, the British Library and the Scott Polar Research Institute, this Folio edition is the complete facsimile of all 12 original issues of the South Polar Times – Captain Scott’s expedition magazine.

A fascinating insight into Galileo’s fundamental contribution to science. Introduced by the Pulitzer Prize finalist writer Dava Sobel.

A revelatory examination of a unique oral culture, published for the first time in the UK.

Ten fascinating oil paintings illustrate this edition of Freud’s controversial and influential work.

An inspired biography of the great naturalist and explorer, by the author of the much-loved Aubrey-Maturin novels.

What is happiness? Why do we fall in love? How do we recognise faces? Pinker’s exhilarating book explores the machinery of the mind – its origins and development, and how we use it to interact with the world.

Roy Porter’s erudite chronicle of the history of medicine remains the definitive work on the subject.

Dazzling colour images illuminate this award-winning story of game-changing scientific theory.

Spectacular colour images illustrate this highly acclaimed exploration of space and time.

The essential guide to one of the most fundamental discoveries of modern science.

No book has revolutionised our view of life on earth more than Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species. Yet its enduring popularity is a testament to the immense energy and startling simplicity with which Darwin makes his revelations.

George Johnson’s superb book explores the method behind some of science’s most dazzling discoveries – from the exquisite ingenuity of Galileo’s experiments on acceleration, to Newton’s fearless use of needles to understand vision.

A fascinating story of perilous seas and brilliant innovation, accompanied by wonderful colour photographs.

Richard Holmes presents an entertaining study of the extraordinary figures that changed the face of science.

How two lesser-known pioneers of British science helped establish its foundations. Published by William Collins.

The World’s Heritage is a comprehensive and stunning companion guide to all 1,073 UNESCO sites. 

David Attenborough’s acclaimed Life on Earth celebrates its 40th anniversary with an updated edition, including all new photography.

A fascinating book, encased in a beautiful collector’s box, The Orchid tells the intriguing stories of 40 orchids.

The Family of Hummingbirds is the definitive collection of illustrations by 19th-century naturalist painter John Gould.

Best-selling author Marcus Chown explores some of the most profound and important science about us, our world and beyond in Infinity in the Palm of Your Hand.

New technologies reveal some of the incredible secrets that have long been locked in the prehistoric bones of dinosaurs.