Phaidon Press is a global publisher renowned for its focus on art, architecture, design, fashion, photography, and popular culture. The company's catalog also includes cookbooks, children's books, and travel books. Phaidon is headquartered in London and New York City, with additional offices in Paris and Berlin.

Founded in 1923 in Vienna by Fritz Ungar, Bela Horovitz, and Ludwig Goldscheider, the company was established with the mission of producing high-quality books at affordable prices. Initially, Phaidon published works on literature, art, and history. It wasn't until 1936 that they began releasing large-format art books, showcasing works by artists such as Van Gogh, Botticelli, and the French Impressionists.

Today, Phaidon boasts a diverse collection of over 1,500 titles in print, available in multiple languages and sold in over 100 countries. Since its inception, Phaidon has sold nearly 50 million books worldwide.