Renowned French pastry chef Pierre Herme displays his artistic mastery in this homage to chocolate through recipes that highlight the diversity of the world’s favorite ingredient in all its forms. Nic
Geneva-based Vacheron Constantin has maintained its reputation for producing exceptional timepieces, from its first watch circa 1760 to its extraordinary mechanical watches of today. Highly collectibl
This decade-by-decade retrospective of Pierre & Gilles’s vast oeuvre showcases the genesis and development of their sublime, kitsch, and pointedly confected fusion of photography and painting. On the
The story of luxury fashion house Lancel, from its founders and innovative designs to its contemporary collections and famous collaborations. Lancel, the iconic French fashion house renowned for est
This handsome volume showcases master watchmaker Vacheron Constantin’s innovative Reference 57260 timepiece―a horological masterpiece and the most complicated watch ever made. Vacheron Constantin, the
This volume commemorates Vacheron Constantin’s uninterrupted 260-year history devoted to watchmaking excellence. Geneva-based Vacheron Constantin has maintained its reputation for producing ex
This book captures every aspect of Paris and its inhabitants: urban acrobats take to the streets, a sandaled nun crosses the capital on a city bike, extravagant partygoers strike memorable silhouettes
Beloved Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir left a vibrant legacy that influenced the life and films of his son, the acclaimed director Jean Renoir.The Impressionist paintings of Pierre-August
A comprehensive monograph on experimental visual artist Guy de Cointet. French artist Guy de Cointet’s experimental art used a combination of cryptography, typography, hieroglyphics, and tropes in vis
This work examines Hollywood from every angle-offering an insider''s view of the iconic films and people that comprise the epicenter of unrivaled cinematic glory-and includes first-hand interviews wit
Introducing the first collection of art books with detachable prints to decorate your walls. Everything you need to create your own private gallery at home!Each book contains a curated selection of tw
Introducing the first collection of art books with detachable prints to decorate your walls. Everything you need to create your own private gallery at home!Each book contains a curated selection of tw
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, which has aroused great curiosity since plans were first announced for the groundbreaking museum in 2007, will unveil a selected part of its nascent collection in April 2013. Whi
The Minerva watch manufacture, established in 1858 in Villeret, Switzerland, produces fine handmade watches in a time-honored fashion. The expertise, precision, and grand tradition of watchmaking has
This beautifully produced volume is dedicated to the new collection of high jewelry from Cartier. The rare and audacious association of precious and fine gemstones―like amazonite enhanced with diamon
The pursuit of excellence is reflected in Audemars Piguet’s prestigious models, painstakingly crafted by artisans for over 130 years. Founded in 1875 by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet,
From the day it opened in July 1955, in an event given live TV coverage, Disneyland has been a key symbol of contemporary American culture. It has been both celebrated and attacked as the ultimate emb
Pierre Sauvage, designer of luxury homewares and interiors, brings the reader inside his French homes―both urban and country―providing inspiration and advice for creating effortlessly elegant interior
The charming world of Miss Maggie’s Kitchen brings a mixture of refined classic French style with a modern twist, for perfect, effortless entertaining. Heloïse Brion’s early life was rhythmed by mealt
