Despite its relatively small area, the Czech Republic has more castles than any other country in the world. Křivoklát Castle is one of hundreds looked after by the Czech National Heritage Institute.

B.T. Batsford Ltd is delighted to announce the acquisition of Scala and its subsidiary Scala Arts Publishers Inc. bringing together two companies with long and distinguished publishing histories. Read the full story: batsfordbooks.com/news-or-event/… #publishing #bookpublishing

.Batsford Books has bought Scala, which specialises in producing illustrated books for museums, galleries and heritage sites around the world bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article-d… (£)

It's #WorldTourismDay. There are 42 Anglican English Cathedrals, packed with hidden treasures. Pretty much on your doorstep. What will you discover? #DiscoverCathedrals englishcathedrals.co.uk/cathedrals/50-…

Fans might not immediately strike people as works of art, but a new #book shows that this is highly mistaken: Chinese Fans: The Untold Story, published by Scala #art #China #Asia #history All About History

Beautifully intricate 10C gold and silver portable sundial found in the cloister garth in 1938 & newly displayed in the Watertower Canterbury Cathedral - it’s the treasure chosen by the Dean for Cathedral Treasures 📕 & lovely to see that & my Cathedrals book on sale in the gift shop.

.Batsford Books has announced new appointments and promotions, including Anna Danby being named publishing director bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article-d… (£)

We're delighted to announce Anna Danby as our new Publishing Director of our newly acquired Scala imprint! Read the full story here: thebookseller.com/news/danby-joi…

.Anna Danby has been appointed publisher at Scala, following Batsford’s recent acquisition of the arts publisher. Read more 👇 thebookseller.com/news/danby-joi…

Scala are very saddened to hear of the passing of Alexis Smith. In 2022, Scala were very proud to be involved in the publication of the exhibition catalog ‘Alexis Smith: The American Way’. We send our condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. #AlexisSmith

Cathedral Treasures of England and Wales📕SHORTLISTED for ‘Best Monograph’ in the Architectural Book Awards 2024 booklaunch.london! #CathedralTreasures chosen by Deans from all @ChurchofEngland & The Church in Wales | Yr Eglwys yng Nghymru cathedrals scalapublishers.com/cathedral-trea…

We're thrilled to have 'Form and Surface: African Ceramics from the Collection of William M. Itter' as a dual winner for Outstanding Thematic Exhibition Catalogue in the Midwest Art History Society Catalogue Competition with Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University! 🙌

'George Gershwin and Modern Art’ by Olivia Mattis, published in association with Artis—Naples, is the first look at the world known composer's previously overlooked love for collecting and practising art. Available online and from all good booksellers.

‘Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts: Reimagining a Museum for the 21st Century’, published in association with Mehmet fuat Arık is the first book to explore the museum’s extensive collection that spans 7 centuries! Available now online and from good booksellers. #ArkansasMuseumofFineArt

Out now! ‘Wordsworth Grasmere’ by Jeff Cowton is available today both online and from good booksellers. Discover Dove Cottage, the home of poet William Wordsworth with this beautifully rich guidebook. #WilliamWordswroth #WordsworthGrasmere #DoveCottage

Out today! ‘The Courtauld - Highlights from the Gallery, published in association with Flora Courtauld is available in beautiful pink hardback online and from good booksellers. #TheCourtauld #SomersetHouse #LondonGalleries #artgallery

.Scala has announced a trio of Guinness-themed titles for 2025, to coincide with the Netflix series House of Guinness bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article-d… (£)

#Outlaws: Fashion Renegades of LeighBowery's 1980s London panel talk at #RoughTradeEast 5 November. More info here: dice.fm/event/eo5nko-o… #fashion #1980s #clubbing #clubculture

What a lovely day for a Guinness! It’s been 2 years this month since Guinness was crowned the official bestselling beer in the UK and now, we’re serving the story behind the stout with ‘World of Guinness’, coming soon in February 2025. 🍻 Available to preorder online now.

‘A glittering science history blockbuster.’ – The Guardian. Step into the world of 18th century Versailles… ‘Versailles: Science and Splendour’ by Anna Ferrari is available now, online and in-shop at London Science Museum.