Papadakis produces award-winning, high quality, beautiful books on architecture, the decorative arts, science, nature and natural history. Our books are exciting, authoritative and innovative, created by authors who are experts in their fields.

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Our Books

Papadakis publishes critically acclaimed books in the areas of popular science, natural history, art, architecture, design, fashion, photography and popular culture. We are dedicated to producing books of the highest quality, not only in production values, but also by creating highly visual books that are both expertly edited and beautifully designed.

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Our Authors

Papadakis are proud to work with leading authors from the fields of science, nature, architecture, design and photography. We believe in a collaborative approach and work closely with our authors while developing and creating each book.

Jacques Ellul

Jacques Ellul (January 1912 - May 1994) was a French philosopher, sociologist, lay theologian, and professor. He taught History, Sociology and Law at the Université de Bordeaux. In his long scholarly career, Ellul authored multiple books and hundreds of articles.

Victor Arwas

Victor Arwas was an expert in the field of the decorative arts, particularly the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. He was a leading art dealer and the curator for numerous exhibitions globally.

Clarence Augustus Chant

Dr. Clarence Augustus Chant was a highly respected and influential teacher of astronomy at the University of Toronto. For thirty years, nearly all Canadian astronomers were trained by him.

Randle Siddeley

Randle Siddeley, The Lord Kenilworth, is a leading urban, garden, and landscape designer, and the founder of Randle Siddeley Limited (RSL), combining his passion for landscape design and attention to detail.

Kiki McDonough

Kiki McDonough is a British jewellery designer, a fifth generation jeweller, and the only woman in that line. She started designing jewellery in 1985, and since then has built her brand into a globally-renowned business.

John Melvin

John Melvin is an award winning architect and town planner. His work has been widely exhibited in the UK and abroad by RIBA and the British Council.

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