An introduction traces the little-known history of tiles, from their earliest mass production in Europe in the 13th century to today, and presents the development of different types of tile. This luxurious sourcebook, curated by award-winning studio Here Design, is organized chronologically and features tiles in every variety of shape, displaying each individual tile type and often with itsoverall laid pattern in vivid colour. Tiles are also shown in situ around the world and at different periods in their remarkable history.