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?A wanderlustwhetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.? ?New York Times Praised as the ?bestest travel guide ever? (Mary Roach) and ?a joy to read and reread? (Neil Gaiman), Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of travel books: ?Odds are you won?t get past three pages without being amazed? (San Francisco Chronicle). It rocketed to the top of bestseller...

Atari is one of the most recognized names in the world. Since its formation in 1972, the company pioneered hundreds of iconic titles including Asteroids, Centipede, and Missile Command. In addition to hundreds of games created for arcades, home video systems, and computers, original artwork was specially commissioned to enhance the Atari experience...

Not just a look at the art of record cover design Record covers are a sign of our life and times. Like the music on the discs, they address such issues as love, life, death, fashion, and rebellion. For music fans the covers are the expression of a period, of a particular time in their lives. Many are works of art and have become as famous as th...

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Acclaimed artist Andrew DeGraff has created beautiful handpainted maps of all your favorite films, from King Kong and North by Northwest to The Princess Bride, Fargo, Pulp Fiction, even The Breakfast Clubwith the routes of major characters charted in meticulous cartographic detail. Follow Marty McFly through the Hill Valley of 1985, 1955, and 19...

Capri, a resort island dating back to the height of the Roman Empire, has long been an extraordinary destination full of ancient charm. Cherished by everyone from physician Axel Munthe, who recommended its clean air to his patients as a cure for bronchitis; to film director JeanLuc Godard as the setting for his 1963 film Contempt; to literary icon...

From the authors of the bestselling and genredefining cocktail book  Death & Co ,  Cocktail Codex  is a comprehensive primer on the craft of mixing drinks that employs the authors’ unique “root cocktails” approach to give drinkmakers of every level the tools to understand, execute, and improvise both classic a...

Fall blooms for an explosion of color in the garden.The dahlia is a fabulous cutting flower for the home garden. Cut one bloom, and ten more appear on the plant. Blooming late summer to the first frost of autumn, this native of Mexico provides explosions of color in home gardens. The author's commentary unearths the dahlia from its Aztec origins an...

New York Times bestselling author and popular lifestyle blogger Erin Gates shares everything you need to know about designing a beautifully stylish?yet practical and functional?family home through candid advice, inspirational ideas, and lessons learned.Loved by her readers for her chic interior designs and frank and funny revelations about life beh...

A mighty history: Building the House of Ideas From the very first issue of pulp impresario Martin Goodman's Marvel Comics in 1939, the comic book creators of Marvel's Golden Age flipped the traditional Fantasy, script by placing the inhuman and the invincible into the real world. With the likes of the fiery android Human Torch, vengeful sea prince S...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The first published collection of photographs by the icon of street style, bringing together favorites published in The New York Times alongside neverbeforeseen work across five decades. "A dazzling kaleidoscope from the gaze of an artist who saw beauty at every turn."Andr Leon TalleyBill Cunningham's photography ca...

Chinatown Pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trendsetting seniors across six Chinatowns.Andria Lo and Valerie Luu have been interviewing and photographing Chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and Instagram, Chinatown Pretty, since 2014.Chinatown Pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and g...

ONE OF AMAZON'S BEST ART & PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS 0F 2018AN NPR AND PITCHFORK BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2018 PICKONE OF TIME'S 25 BEST PHOTOBOOKS OF 2018NEW YORK TIMES, ASSOCIATED PRESS, WALLSTREET JOURNA L, ROLLING STONE, AND CHICAGO SUN HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE PICK The perfect gift for music and photography fans, an inside look at the work of hiphop photographer...

Following the successes of both Beaches and Escape, Gray Malin turns his unique eye to the coasts, beaches, and landscapes of Italy. From the sparkling blue waters of the Amalfi Coast to the dramatic coastal scenery of Cinque Terre, Gray Malin: Italy captures and celebrates many of the country?s most famous and beloved destinations. Inspired by Mal...

This cheeky seek and find features illustrated scenes from the life of a modern gal?from brunch with friends to shopping for succulents?with clever and funny challenges on every page. Lenny Letter contributor Sally Nixon combines the nostalgia of visual puzzles with smart, contemporary content for a fresh and charming gift....

Since its discovery as a desirable destination in the 1930s, Ibiza has been an escape: for artists and intellectuals fleeing oppression, Hollywood stars seeking privacy, hippies during the Summer of Love, and eighties rock stars like Pink Floyd and Freddie Mercury. Today, many come for the explosive house music scene, which thrives in clubs like Pa...

Explore 100 breathtaking scuba diving sites around the worldfrom the cenotes of Mexico to the best wreck in Micronesiathrough stunning National Geographic photography, expert tips, and cuttingedge travel advice.Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives of a Lifetime provides the ultimate bucket list for ardent scuba ...

In this new collection from Annie Leibovitz, one of the most influential photographers of our time, iconic portraits sit side by side neverbeforepublished photographs. Afterword by Annie Leibovitz.Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 20052016 is the photographer's followup to her two landmark books, Annie Leibovitz: Photographs, 19701990 and A Photograp...

A visual adventure of Wes Anderson proportions, authorized by the legendary filmmaker himself: stunning photographs of reallife places that seem plucked from the justso world of his films, presented with fascinating human stories behind each façade. Accidentally Wes Anderson began as a personal travel bucket list, a catalog of visually striking ...

Selling at the End of the Millennium'The Lion King' roared and Michael Jackson reigned as the "King of Pop" when the century turned.The author: Steven Heller is the cochair of the School of Visual Arts MFA Designer as Author Program. For 33 years he was an art director for The New York Times, and currently writes the "Visuals" column for The New Y...

A rich visual history of Architectural Digest, published for the magazine?s 100th anniversary Architectural Digest at 100 celebrates the best from the pages of the international design authority. The editors have delved into the archives and culled years of rich material covering a range of subjects. Ranging freely between present and past, the boo...

“Available recommendation signals cluster around Art, Photography, Travel, Hobbies, Coffee lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for creative discipline, craft, or artistic motivation. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”

The ultimate listening party guide, Booze and Vinyl shows you how to set the mood for 70 great records from the 1950s through the 2000s. From modern craft cocktails to old standbys, prepare to shake, stir, and just plain pour your way through some of the best wax ever pressed. Wickedly designed and featuring photography throughout, Booze & Vinyl is...

Rural escapes for those yearning for a simpler existence, by the creators of the wildly popular tumblr Cabin Porn.Created by a group of friends who preserve 55 acres of hidden forest in Upstate New YorkCabin Porn began as a scrapbook to collect inspiration for their building projects. As the collection grew, the site attracted a following, which i...

Since the wolf first snuck into the caves of our ancestors to take warmth from the fire, dogs have been man?s constant companion. Dogs, multiawardwinning photographer Tim Flach?s stunning followup to the critically acclaimed Equus, delves deep into the psyche of this enduring bond with Canis familiaris to present an exquisite study of ?man?s bes...

The quintessential cooking, style and decoration book from Soho House, the world's leading members club.In the 17 years since the first Soho House opened its doors, we?ve learnt a bit about what works: how to make people feel at home, how to cook food they love, how to make a room stylish but welcoming, how to throw a party, get the lighting right,...

Gray Malin?s collection of incredible beach photography was a runaway hit. Now the itphotographer takes his astonishing photography beyond the beach. Collecting breathtaking images, journal entries, and behindthescenes anecdotes, Escape explores Gray Malin?s enduring drive to capture life?s joyful moments. These aweinspiring images of exotic lo...

A lushly photographed cookbook and travelogue showcasing the regional cuisines of the Alps, including 80 recipes for the elegant, rustic dishes served in the chalets and mountain huts situated among the alpine peaks of Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and France. From the wintry peaks of Chamonix and the picturesque trails of Gstaad to the remote villa...

This is an attractively priced photography classic made accessible to a wider, new audience. It covers everything from "seeing" the finished photo in advance, to lens choices. It is illustrated with many of Ansel Adams most famous images....

Winner of the 2020 Award for Excellence from the Association of Art Museum Curators, Art After Stonewall explores the powerful art that emerged in the wake of the Stonewall Riots and the rise of the LGBTQ liberation movement in the U.S.Art after Stonewall reveals the impact of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender civil rights movement on the...

A visual delight and an inspiration for every bibliophile with a growing home library, this dreamanddrool design book features some of the most jawdropping book collections of homeowners around the world.Interior designer Nina Freudenberger, New Yorker writer Sadie Stein, and Architectural Digest photographer Shade Degges give readers a peek at ...

Chanel's combination of tradition, originality, and style has always made it the most seductive of fashion labels. Here the House of Chanel opens its private archives, revealing a galaxy of brilliant designs created by Coco Chanel from 1920 onwards. Dazzling clothes, intricate accessories, beautiful models, and timeless design leave no doubt as to ...

This revolutionary photography collection is as close to time travel as it gets. Featuring 120 historic blackandwhite photographs thoroughly restored and rendered in color, this book illuminates some of the most iconic moments in history, from the sinking of the Titanic to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Brought to life with vibrant c...

A witty and irresistible celebration of one very cool and boundarybreaking mom?s ?Indianish? cooking?with accessible and innovative IndianAmerican recipes Indian food is everyday food! This colorful, lively book is food writer Priya Krishna?s loving tribute to her mom?s ?Indianish? cooking?a trove of oneofakind IndianAmerican hybrids that a...

This New York Times bestselling book from interior designer Mark D. Sikes is a celebration of American style today, showcasing chic and accessible ideas for every home. Modern and unfussy, Mark D. Sikes's interiors are classic takes on California indoor/outdoor living, with natural fibers and crisp coloration, informed and influenced by the fashion...

In her design book, Homebody: A Guide To Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. This comprehensive guide will help you assess your priorities and your instincts, as well as your likes and dislikes, with practical steps fo...