An essential guide to grappa, the Italian pomace brandy distilled from the remnants of the winemaking process. The authors include an A to Z of both vintners and distillers, talk about the distilling
Tamara de Lempicka captured the whirlwind decade of the 1920s on canvas, painting (and charming) the rich and famous of Europe in Art Deco portraits. The threat of a second world war sent Tamara packi
Traces the development of impressionism and draws on anecdotes and excerpts from contemporary essays and letters to explore the lives of the major Impressionists.
In this volume, a text by the director of the Royal Gaudi Chair at the Polytechnical University of Catalonia (Barcelona) combines with images by a well known architectural photographer to provide a n
This oversize volume (12x12.5) is appropriate for display of glass artist Morris' beautiful recent sculptures stunning depictions and explorations of themes related to archaeology, animals, and the hu
Describes the ordeal of Ernest Shackleton and the men of his Antarctic expedition after their ship became trapped in the ice and they were forced to undertake a perilous journey to reach inhabited lan
Scholar of Islamic art and culture, calligrapher, engraver, ceramist, and official of a Sufi brotherhood in Italy, Khan discusses the earliest roots of the Arabic script, traces its development throug
A tribute to the Twin Towers offers photographs taken from all directions and a variety of viewpoints, from eastern views at dawn to western views at sunset.
This exquisite little volume will satisfy the ever-growing passion for American Impressionism. The concise text—written by Dr. William H. Gerdts, the preeminent scholar in the field—provides a vivid s
Heavily illustrated with especially commissioned photography and select period graphics, this volume focuses on some of our nation's most important heirlooms, including historically significant furni
Lorenza de'Medici, a leading authority on the cookery of Italy, complements these photographs with an elegant narrative and more than 100 simple but inspired recipes. Featuring such well-loved fruits
From the Great Barrier Reef to the Florida Keys, from Polynesia to the Caribbean, from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, this volume charts the globe for the world's best dive sites. The short chapter
Describes the passages of seven American expeditions that eventually led to the settlement of the West, including the Lewis and Clark expedition, the building of the transcontinental railroad, and the
The Light's Way is artist Judy Pelikan's wonderful companion to The Heart's Journey. In twelve original illustrations, Pelikan reveals the life-giving force of light by relating sunlight to color: wit
