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"This is a fascinating, fluidly written history of everyone's favourite brain-eating cannibal." - EMPIREDrawing from exclusive interviews and previously unseen archival materials, this one-of-its-kind biography of Hannibal Lecter documents the cannibal’s journey from terrifying villain to unexpectedly adored antihero.This unique biography traces the many lives and crimes of Hannibal Lecter: his disturbing debut in Thomas Harris’s 1981 novel Red Dragon; his rise to infamy in beloved films like Michael Mann’s Manhunter and Jonathan Demme’s Academy Award–winning The Silence of the Lambs; and his unexpected comeback in the cult-hit TV series Hannibal. It also dives into the untold life and career of Harris, the secretive bestselling author whose passion for reporting, eye for grisly detail, and connections to the FBI helped birth not only Lecter, but also the modern true-crime genre. Along the way, Hannibal Lecter: A Life documents the many ways Lecter’s rise reflected America’s ever-growing obsession with real-life serial killers.Featuring all-new interviews with crucial figures from Lecter’s past—including actor Brian Cox, director Mann, and former FBI special agent John Douglas—Hannibal Lecter: A Life is a deeply reported, wildly entertaining look at the making of one of the most beloved bad guys of all time.

Hannibal från Karthago har alltsedan antiken räknats till historiens skickligaste fältherrar. Hans ledaregenskaper och taktiska överlägsenhet på slagfältet ledde till en lång rad lysande segrar mot romarriket. Genom att föra sin armé från Spanien över Alperna och in i Italien tog han initiativet till andra puniska kriget år 218 f.Kr. Kraftmätningen, av romarna kallad Hannibalkriget, slutade efter sjutton års lidande med total romersk seger.

Antikvetaren Allan Klynne skildrar i denna bok Hannibals liv och karriär som härförare samt den invecklade konfliktens olika perspektiv. Här finns några av antikens mest berömda scener, bland annat bergsbestigande stridselefanter, slaget vid Cannae och Arkimedes död i Syrakusa. Kriget fick ödesdigra följder: Karthagos tid som stormakt var över medan Rom klev fram som Medelhavets härskare.

_________________________HANNIBAL LECTER HAS BEEN ON THE RUN FOR SEVEN YEARS.And seven years after he helped FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling bring down Buffalo Bill, her career is collapsing after a disastrous drug bust. Meanwhile, seven years after violently escaping from custody, Hannibal Lecter is hunted by Mason Verger, a psychopathic former client obsessed with feeding him to wild boars.With the one-time partners at a low ebb, Hannibal is the one to reach out to Clarice, who has been plagued by dreams of his rasping voice.It has been seven years since they both came to realise they shared more than they expected.Seven years since their last meeting.Seven years to lay plans for the next one...__________________________________'Quite simply a compelling and brilliant thriller' Mirror'Addictive on every level' Express'Better than Red Dragon and Silence of the Lambs' Stephen King

_________________________HANNIBAL LECTER WASN'T BORN A MONSTER.HE WAS MADE ONE.Hannibal Lecter emerges from the nightmare of the Eastern Front of World War II, a boy in the snow, mute, with a chain around his neck. He will not speak of what happened to him and his family. He seems utterly alone, but he has brought his demons with him.Hannibal's uncle, a noted painter, finds him in a Soviet orphanage and brings him to France. There, Hannibal lives with his uncle and his uncle's beautiful and exotic wife, Lady Murasaki, who helps him to heal - and flourish.But Hannibal's demons are not so easily defeated. Throughout his young life, they visit him and torment him. When he is old enough, he visits them in turn - and in the fog of traumatic memory, he discovers that he has gifts far beyond what he imagined...

Celebrating 40 years of the Antwerp Six and their enduring impact on fashionThis richly illustrated book celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Antwerp Six – the groundbreaking designers Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, Dirk Bikkembergs, and Marina Yee – and explores the unique creative journey that connects them.Featuring insightful essays by leading fashion experts including Tim Blanks, Angelo Flaccavento, Eugene Rabkin, and Oscar van den Boogaard, the volume offers an in depth look at the lasting impact of these iconic designers on contemporary fashion. Book accompanying the exhibition at MoMu – Fashion Museum Antwerp from 28 March 2026 to 17 January 2027.

This richly illustrated book explores the intriguing world of Léon Spilliaert’s interiors and still lifes. In nine thematic chapters, Anne Adriaens-Pannier unravels the “secret alchemy” of his silent spaces, where interiors function as self-portraits in absentia. His austere rooms, tables, and everyday objects reveal an intense inner life. Featuring numerous full-page reproductions, this publication offers a layered perspective on one of the most introspective figures of Belgian modernism.

Feeding Hannibal: A Connoisseur's Cookbook is a collection of easy-to-follow recipes inspired by the show and created by its food stylist, Janice Poon. Each recipe is accompanied by fascinating insider's anecdotes, delightful artwork and revealing behind-the-scenes photos of stars and crew on the set of Hannibal.

A brilliant introduction to the work of Jules Schmalzigaug (1882-1917), Belgium's sole representative of the Futurist movement. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA) in Antwerp, like it does with James Ensor and Rik Wouters, boasts the world's largest collection of Schmalzigaug's works. This collection book provides ample reason to explore it, thoroughly documenting the evolution of Schmalzigaug's creative process. It traces his journey from the academy to 'panchromy', and from Bruges to Venice to The Hague.

Rik Wouters, and Jules Schmalzigaug, showcasing vibrant reds, blues, and yellows, turning color into a rhythmic, emotional, and symphonic visual experience.A Red that Sings brings together three great colorists (James Ensor, Rik Wouters, and Jules Schmalzigaug) in a dazzling celebration of color. At the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, which houses the largest collection of their works, vermilion reds, intense blues, and vivid yellows shine, revealing the vibrant visual language they created. Ensor composed “unbelievable chords of color,” Wouters let bright red accents dictate the rhythm of his compositions, and Schmalzigaug reintroduced the ‘singing red,’ inspired by the Baroque emotion of Rubens.The book shows how these artists transcended the soft palette of Impressionism, turning color into a symphony of rhythm, emotion, and sound. Complemented by masterpieces from contemporaries like Adolphe Monticelli, A Red that Sings invites readers to experience these modern masters as they themselves painted the world: at a pitch that sings, vibrates, and resonates.

Published to accompany the once-in-a-lifetime Rembrandt exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna. Rembrandt’s powerful art left a lasting impression on his gifted pupil Samuel van Hoogstraten. The fascinating interplay between Rembrandt and Hoogstraten is on display in a unique way – you have never seen Rembrandt like this before.This book delves into the depths of colour and illusion, exploring the powerful techniques employed by the master artists Rembrandt and Hoogstraten to create virtual realities on canvas. Through insightful analysis and breathtaking visuals, this in-depth examination reveals the secrets behind the magnificent illusionist effects that have captivated audiences for centuries. Rembrandt-Hoogstraten offers a profound exploration of the transformative power of colour and technique in the hands of two of history's greatest painters.Image © The Royal Caste, Warsaw – photo Andrzej Ring, Lech Sandzewicz

With French as its working language, Cobra was pretty much the last truly European movement within Modernism. The group’s anarchic story is not just an important strand in art history — it remains as lively as ever and has inspired all sorts of artists who were never directly involved with Cobra. The work bequeathed to us by Karel Appel, Pierre Alechinsky, Constant, Corneille and other kindred spirits is as fascinating as ever, both raw and confronting, poetic and moving. It is with the same spirit of artistic joyfulness and freedom that this book showcases the masterpieces of Cobra art belonging to The Phoebus Foundation.With text contributions by Paul Huvenne, Johan Pas, Hilde de Bruijn, Laura Stamps, Piet Thomas, Piet Boyens and Naomi Meulemans. The preface was written by Karine Huts-Van den Heuvel.

In The War with Hannibal, Livy (59 BC-AD 17) chronicles the events of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage, until the Battle of Zama in 202 BC. He vividly recreates the immense armies of Hannibal, complete with elephants, crossing the Alps; the panic as they approached the gates of Rome; and the decimation of the Roman army at the Battle of Lake Trasimene. Yet it is also the clash of personalities that fascinates Livy, from great debates in the Senate to the historic meeting between Scipio and Hannibal before the decisive battle. Livy never hesitates to introduce both intense drama and moral lessons into his work, and here he brings a turbulent episode in history powerfully to life.

Dive into the mesmerising world of Emile Claus (1849-1924), a master of Impressionist Luminism, with this stunning monograph celebrating the artist's centennial. From his early works to his later masterpieces, this book offers a comprehensive overview of Claus's spectacular oeuvre, showcasing his mastery of light, colour, and atmosphere. With insightful commentary and exquisite reproductions, one will be transported to the idyllic landscapes and enchanting scenes that defined Claus's legacy. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or discovering Claus's brilliance for the first time, this volume is a must-have addition to any art lover's collection.

Telling the story of a man who stood against the overwhelming power of the mighty Roman empire, Hannibal is the biography of a man who, against all odds, dared to change the course of history. Over two thousand years ago one of the greatest military leaders in history almost destroyed Rome. Hannibal, a daring African general from the city of Carthage, led an army of warriors and battle elephants over the snowy Alps to invade the very heart of Rome's growing empire. But what kind of person would dare to face the most relentless imperial power of the ancient world? How could Hannibal, consistently outnumbered and always deep in enemy territory, win battle after battle until he held the very fate of Rome within his grasp? Hannibal appeals to many as the ultimate underdog—a Carthaginian David against the Goliath of Rome—but it wasn't just his genius on the battlefield that set him apart. As a boy and then a man, his self-discipline and determination were legendary. As a military leader, like Alexander the Great before him and Julius Caesar after, he understood the hearts of men and had an uncanny ability to read the unseen weaknesses of his enemy. As a commander in war, Hannibal has few equals in history and has long been held as a model of strategic and tactical genius. But Hannibal was much more than just a great general. He was a practiced statesman, a skilled diplomat, and a man deeply devoted to his family and country.  Roman historians—on whom we rely for almost all our information on Hannibal—portray him as a cruel barbarian, but how does the story change if we look at Hannibal from the Carthaginian point of view? Can we search beneath the accounts of Roman writers who were eager to portray Hannibal as a monster and find a more human figure? Can we use the life of Hannibal to look at the Romans themselves in an unfamiliar way— not as the noble and benign defenders of civilization but as ruthless conquerors motivated by greed and conquest?

“An exciting biography of one of history’s greatest commanders…a thrilling page-turner” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about the brilliant Carthaginian general who successfully crossed the Alps with his war elephants and brought Rome to its knees, and who is still regarded today as one of the greatest military strategists in history.Hannibal Barca of Carthage, born 247 BC, was one of the great generals of the ancient world. His father, Hamilcar, imposed Carthaginian rule over much of present-day Spain. After Hamilcar led the Carthaginian forces against Rome in the First Punic War, Hannibal followed in his father’s footsteps. From the time he was a teenager, Hannibal fought against Rome. He is famed for leading Carthage’s army across North Africa, into Spain, along the Mediterranean coast, and then crossing the Alps with his army and war elephants—a legendary feat in military campaigns. Hannibal won victories in northern Italy by outmaneuvering his Roman adversaries and defeated a larger Roman army at the battle of Cannae in 216 BC. Unable to force Rome to capitulate, however, he was eventually forced to leave Italy and return to Carthage when a savvy Roman general named Scipio invaded North Africa. Hannibal and Scipio fought an epic battle at Zama, which Hannibal lost. Many Carthaginians blamed Hannibal, who was exiled until his death. Hannibal is still regarded as a military genius. Napoleon, George Patton, and Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. are only some of the generals who studied and admired him. His strategy and tactics are still taught in military academies. “With wonderful energy…archeologist and historian Patrick Hunt distills his survey of literature about the Second Punic War into a brightly dramatic story that covers virtually every anecdote connected with Hannibal” (The Christian Science Monitor).

_________________________HANNIBAL LECTER HAS BEEN ON THE RUN FOR SEVEN YEARS.And seven years after he helped FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling bring down Buffalo Bill, her career is collapsing after a disastrous drug bust. Meanwhile, seven years after violently escaping from custody, Hannibal Lecter is hunted by Mason Verger, a psychopathic former client obsessed with feeding him to wild boars.With the one-time partners at a low ebb, Hannibal is the one to reach out to Clarice, who has been plagued by dreams of his rasping voice.It has been seven years since they both came to realise they shared more than they expected.Seven years since their last meeting.Seven years to lay plans for the next one...__________________________________'Quite simply a compelling and brilliant thriller' Mirror'Addictive on every level' Express'Better than Red Dragon and Silence of the Lambs' Stephen King

“He’s been behind the camera forever. A friend of the light. Does he have a pact with the heavens? Do they tell him secrets? The language of light? He somehow travels on the same frequency. Respectfully engaging with the source.” — Samantha Morton“Most portraitists kill their subjects. He keeps them alive. He doesn’t want to freeze you in time. He’s made portraiture sexy again, but not stupid. Vulnerable but never weak.” — Marlene DumasThe ultimate showcase of photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn’s iconic work, spanning from the 1970s to today.Anton Corbijn (b. 1955) is one of the most important photographers and directors working today, renowned for his iconic portraits of musicians, actors, and artists, as well as his distinctive visual work in music videos and album covers. This gloriously illustrated, oversized book pays homage to Corbijn’s love for the arts – an interest that has led to lifelong friendships with Bono, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, Michael Stipe, Dave Gahan, and other iconic musicians. Looking back over five decades, it features hundreds of creative, offbeat images that Corbijn was able to capture largely as a result of his close relationships with his subjects.Corbijn, Anton highlights and rediscovers iconic images, celebrating his legacy and lasting influence on visual art and pop culture to this day.With text contributions by Adam Clayton (U2), Anton Corbijn, Marlene Dumas, Johan Faes, Samantha Morton and Tom Waits.This publication accompanies a grand retrospective exhibition at Fotografiska Stockholm, from 13 June until 12 October 2025. The exhibition will be travelling to Fotografiska Berlin, Tallinn and Shanghai.

The genius of Flemish Master Anthony van Dyck illuminated: catalogue to accompany the major exhibition in Genoa.This exhibition catalogue presents a unique overview of the oeuvre of Anthony Van Dyck (1599–1641), the son of an Antwerp merchant and a pupil of Rubens. A rich selection of portraits and history paintings – ranging from altarpieces to mythological works and allegories – illustrates Van Dyck’s artistic development. Three cities challenged and shaped Anthony Van Dyck: Antwerp, Genoa and London. His portraits of Antwerp citizens, elegant Genoese aristocrats and fashionable courtiers from the circle of Charles I reflect Van Dyck’s exceptional visual language. His paintings evoke early modern Europe in all its complexity in an enchanting and inimitable way.Published on the occasion of the exhibition Van Dyck, the European at the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa, from 20 march to 19 July 2026.

The Viennese architect and ‘allround designer’ Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956) is much more than just the founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. This book offers a wide-ranging look at his oeuvre, which took shape over no less than 60 years.The timeless beauty of Hoffmann’s creations demonstrates his importance not just as a historical figure, but as a source of inspiration for several generations.Richly illustrated with furniture, objects, designs, textiles, photos, drawings and documents. Special attention is paid to his creative method and his misunderstood use of colour.

THE CULT CLASSIC PSYCHOLIGICAL CRIME THRILLER THAT CREATED DR HANNIBAL LECTER‘The only FBI-centred novel worth reading’ The Guardian‘Completely gripping’ Time Out‘Endlessly terrifying’ Los Angeles TimesA serial killer known as ‘Buffalo Bill’ is stalking women across America . . .He abducts them, starves them, and leaves their bodies in different states — each murder more disturbing than the last.To understand the Buffalo Bill's mindset, FBI rookie Clarice Starling is assigned to seek help from imprisoned psychopath and convicted serial killer Dr Hannibal Lecter, whose insight into the depraved minds of killers is second to none. Locked away in a high-security asylum, Lecter agrees to help — but at a price.In exchange for inviting her into the darkest chambers of his mind, Hannibal begins to probe at hers, demanding knowledge of her childhood demons as the price of understanding Buffalo Bill's.Clarice knows exactly how dangerous Hannibal Lecter is — and what he can do with the secrets she reveals.But women are still disappearing, and time is running out. To save innocent lives, Clarice might have to risk her own . . . Praise for the Thomas Harris and the Hannibal Lecter series:‘The best popular novel published since The Godfather’ Stephen King‘Completely gripping’ Time Out‘An intricately crafted chiller’ Observer‘No one has illuminated this kind of darkness more thoroughly or effectively than Harris. It seems unlikely that anyone ever will.’ Washington Post‘A unique master still at the top of his strange and chilling form.’ Wall Street Journal‘Handles the suspense as finely as you would expect from one of the genre's foremost practitioners’ CrimeReads‘Will not disappoint fans of disturbing, taut thrillers’ BookPage‘Endlessly terrifying’ Los Angeles Times

‘A thoughtful and unvarnished account of a storied life and career’ Guardian, Best Books of the YearAn honest, moving and long-awaited memoir from Academy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins. Growing up in the small Welsh town of Port Talbot, Sir Anthony Hopkins struggled in school and was deemed by his peers and parents to be a failure. But on a fateful Saturday night, he came across the 1948 film adaptation of Hamlet – which changed the course of his life forever. With candour and a voice that is both arresting and vulnerable, Sir Anthony recounts his various career milestones and provides a once-in-a-lifetime look into the brilliance behind some of his most iconic roles, as well as taking a deeply honest look at his personal life and battles with addiction. We Did OK, Kid is a raw and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with remarkable performances for over sixty years. ‘Honest, thoughtful and surprisingly tender’ Mail on SundaySir Anthony Hopkins, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2025

THE ICONIC CULT CLASSIC - THE THRILLER SERIES THAT CREATED DR HANNIBAL LECTERThe chilling first book in the bestselling psychological crime thriller series behind the Oscar Award-winning film, The Silence of the Lambs.‘The best popular novel published since The Godfather’ Stephen KingWill Graham was a brilliant profiler of criminals for the FBI - until he suffered terrible injuries in the process of capturing Dr Hannibal 'the Cannibal' Lecter.Years later, a new serial killer is terrorising America. Dubbed the ‘Tooth Fairy’ by the press, he murders entire families under the full moon, leaving no witnesses behind.With no leads and time running out, the FBI turns to the one man who understands the minds of psychopaths better than anyone: Will Graham.To catch a monster, Graham must confront another - Hannibal Lecter.But Hannibal is playing his own twisted game from the asylum for the criminally insane. And Will isn't the only one getting advice from the cannibal…Praise for the Thomas Harris and the Hannibal Lecter series:‘The only FBI-centred novel worth reading’ The Guardian‘No one has illuminated this kind of darkness more thoroughly or effectively than Harris. It seems unlikely that anyone ever will.’ Washington Post‘A unique master still at the top of his strange and chilling form.’ Wall Street Journal‘Handles the suspense as finely as you would expect from one of the genre's foremost practitioners’ – CrimeReads‘Will not disappoint fans of disturbing, taut thrillers’ BookPage‘Endlessly terrifying’ Los Angeles Times

Telling the story of a man who stood against the overwhelming power of the mighty Roman empire, Hannibal is the biography of a man who, against all odds, dared to change the course of history. Over two thousand years ago one of the greatest military leaders in history almost destroyed Rome. Hannibal, a daring African general from the city of Carthage, led an army of warriors and battle elephants over the snowy Alps to invade the very heart of Rome's growing empire. But what kind of person would dare to face the most relentless imperial power of the ancient world? How could Hannibal, consistently outnumbered and always deep in enemy territory, win battle after battle until he held the very fate of Rome within his grasp? Hannibal appeals to many as the ultimate underdog—a Carthaginian David against the Goliath of Rome—but it wasn't just his genius on the battlefield that set him apart. As a boy and then a man, his self-discipline and determination were legendary. As a military leader, like Alexander the Great before him and Julius Caesar after, he understood the hearts of men and had an uncanny ability to read the unseen weaknesses of his enemy. As a commander in war, Hannibal has few equals in history and has long been held as a model of strategic and tactical genius. But Hannibal was much more than just a great general. He was a practiced statesman, a skilled diplomat, and a man deeply devoted to his family and country. Roman historians—on whom we rely for almost all our information on Hannibal—portray him as a cruel barbarian, but how does the story change if we look at Hannibal from the Carthaginian point of view? Can we search beneath the accounts of Roman writers who were eager to portray Hannibal as a monster and find a more human figure? Can we use the life of Hannibal to look at the Romans themselves in an unfamiliar way— not as the noble and benign defenders of civilization but as ruthless conquerors motivated by greed and conquest?

Ovid's Metamorphoses and its lasting impact on visual artThe Roman poet Ovid’s Metamorphoses is among the most important works of Classical Antiquity, described in the seventeenth century as a ‘Bible for artists’. The compelling epic intertwines tales of chaos and the cosmos, encounters between gods, humans and nature, and the countless transformations to which they gave rise.For centuries, artists have drawn inspiration from these highly imaginative accounts of passion, jealousy, cunning and deceit on the part of deities, heroes and ordinary mortals. The stories have been interpreted in marble and paint, and more recently in moving pictures. This book shows the immense influence that Ovid has exerted on the visual arts – from Antiquity to the present day. It presents sculptures by Cellini, Bernini, Rodin and Bourgeois alongside paintings by Titian, Correggio, Caravaggio, Arcimboldo and Rubens.Ovid’s myths address universal human feelings, allowing them to speak as powerfully as ever to our imagination. This richly illustrated book, featuring essays by Francesca Cappelletti, Claudia Cieri Via, Bart Ramakers, Frits Scholten and Lucia Simonato, is the living proof.This publication accompanies the exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (6 February-25 May 2026) and the Galleria Borghese, Rome (22 June-20 September 2026).

Simon Schama explores our enduring fascination with birds in a visually stunning art book‘No other creatures have fixed themselves so obsessively and ubiquitously in our restless, earth-stuck imagination as birds… the fixation painted, imprinted, sculpted, filmed in our art.’ – Simon SchamaFrom Icarus to Peter Pan, who hasn’t dreamt of flying? Birds are the embodiment of our desires, fears and fantasies. In this publication internationally renowned (art) historian Simon Schama and Mauritshuis director Martine Gosselink explore the fascinating relationship between humans and birds through art, literature and cultural history.Carel Fabritius’s world-famous Goldfinch, Picasso’s Dove, Brancusi’s Bird in Space, an Egyptian falcon mummy, a feather dress by Iris van Herpen: this book is a visual and literary journey through centuries of bird imagery. The icing on the cake is a wonderful anthology of bird stories from, among other works, The Epic of Gilgameshand One Thousand and One Nights, as well as bird poems by such writers as Rabindranath Tagore, Ted Hughes, Bob Marley and Rumi.With contributions by Simon Schama, Martine Gosselink, Laura Cumming, Stefan Hertmans, Philip Hoare, Eva Meijer and Adrienne Quarles van Ufford.This book is published on the occasion of the exhibition BIRDS – Curated by The Goldfinch & Simon Schamain Mauritshuis, The Hague from 12 February to 7 June 2026.