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Yohji Yamamoto: The fashion designer who redesigned fashionAs one of the most mentally rigorous designers working in fashion, Yohji Yamamoto creates garments that can be intellectual—sometimes even d

Temples of KnowledgeExceptional access to the world’s finest libraries From the mighty halls of ancient Alexandria to a camel bookmobile on the Kenyan-Somali border, human beings have

演化對人類設下了陷阱，我們有跨過陷阱的能力嗎？★ 達爾文式惡魔如何統治世界？★ 為何華爾街詐欺案層出不窮？★ 為何政客愈來愈走偏鋒？★ 為何最苛刻的同事得到升遷？★ 為何你從約會App尋覓不到靈魂伴侶？★ 你為何不該盲從科學家？★ 為何考試成績不能代表辦學績效？★ 我們對於美麗的標準為何愈來愈扭曲？★ 為何你不能盡信新聞報導？人們談論當今最大的挑戰時，不論是環境污染、錯誤資訊、AI、愚昧的執行長和政客時，往往都說是「壞人」做了「壞事」。但其實情況並不這麼單純。說穿了，人類天生就會為了短期成功而犧牲長期福祉。曾在英國牛津大學人類未來研究所任職的企業家羅恩，把這種根深蒂固的衝動稱為「達爾文式惡魔」。這些力量是天擇的副產物，會引導我們做出傷害他人的短視行為，甚至阻礙人類的續存。若這種演化缺陷沒有受到控制，後果會隨著科技進展而更加嚴重。在這本令人大開眼界又振奮人心的書中，羅恩指出我們必須合作，才能夠避開這些日常生活中的演化陷阱，並且解決最嚴重的生存危機。陷阱雖然是演化設下的，但是人類沒有必要踩進去。解救方式是創造出一個新系統，讓系統本身激勵人們做出有長期利益的選擇。羅恩稱這樣的新動力為「達爾文式天使」，能夠理解、追蹤和實現人類最為看重的核心價值。《達爾文陷阱》的文字率直，充滿樂觀，能讓讀者以全新的眼光，看待我們所處的世界和其中的問題。並且讓人重新思考對於後世子孫而言，最重要的事情是什麼。專業推薦本書生動的解說了為何對於錯誤價值與行動的激勵，導致了目前一些最為棘手的問題，並且滿懷希望的說明了解決這些問題的方式。羅恩詳細解說讓財政、政治、約會和教育等所有事情衰敗的系統。如果你希望今日的突破與成功，能夠為更好的未來打下基礎，就要讀這本書。—— 萊斯（Eric Ries），《精實創業》作者精采生動，激勵人心，讓人打破自私自利的循環。關切人類共同未來的人必讀之作。—— 安德森（Chris Anderson），TED負責人、夢想家即時又迷人的書，讓人知道分裂為何讓人類的潛力無法充分發揮，並且告訴我們必須怎樣合作，才能夠保護未來。—— 鐵馬克（Max Tegmark），《Life 3.0》作者羅恩是全世界最富見解的思想家。本書的討論面面俱到，舉出的例子深具說服力。不論你是否同意本書的內容，都不容錯過。—— 佛雷（Carl Benedikt Frey），牛津大學經濟史學家人類的未來建立在平

Surf’s up! TASCHEN's perpetual calendars For those of you whose datebooks have been replaced by smartphones, TASCHEN has created the new 365 Day-By-Day series so that you can still enjoy the

Michael Benedikt (1935–2007), who has been occasionally grouped with the New York School poets, published five books of poetry in his lifetime, and edited several anthologies, including the influent

In this volume, the two brothers Ansgar and Benedikt Schulz, present their impressive works: powerful, sculptural figures with precise urban planning placement that are integrated coherently into the

Discover the alphabet from a bird's-eye view!Geographer and designer duo Benedikt Gross and Joey Lee have taken the alphabet to new heights—literally! Using satellite imagery and computer technology,

New in Paperback“A postmodern literary masterpiece.” –The Times Literary SupplementTwo hundred years after civilization ended in an event known as the Blast, Benedikt isn’t one to complain. He’s got a

Seafaring ScienceThe exquisite nautical manuscript of Jacques Devaulx500 years after the historic French seaport of Le Havre was established, TASCHEN presents a facsimile reproduction of Les premières

The Most Dramatic ReleaseVolume one of LaChapelle’s final project, 10 years in the making TASCHEN is proud to announce Lost + Found, Part I and Good News, Part II, the long-awaited, latest and final p

More from the Crumb tray The second volume from America’s most controversial cartoonist It’s the old story. When TASCHEN released the first limited edition

Diffusion linesThe Impressionism revolutionDiscover how scenes of daily life and delicate dabs of color shocked the art world establishment.In this TASCHEN Basic Art introduction to Impressionism, we

Mangificent: From Astro Boy to Akira, the superstars of the manga sceneSince the original TASCHEN edition of Manga Design, Japan’s comic phenomenon has produced yet more captivating characters and a w

Latino luxury: The hottest hotels, posadas, and haciendasAcross a continent of sensual dance, magical literature, crystal clear oceans, and mystery-laden ruins, TASCHEN seeks out the most inspiring So

Bigger is better: Tom of Finland, oversized for maximum pleasureIn 1998, TASCHEN introduced the world to the masterful art of Touko Laaksonen withThe Art of Pleasure. Prior to that, Laaksonen, better

Time travel: A pictogram journey through now and thenIn this third installment in her pictogram series for TASCHEN, leading graphic designer Yang Liu bringsthe way we were face to face with the way we

The fascinating phallus: Even more impressive, squeezed into a small packageAfter the bust out success of The Big Book of Breasts TASCHEN presented the perfect companion, The Big Penis Book. Now comes

Time, space and a telescope: Hubble’s most magnificent imagesOn the 25th anniversaryof the Hubble Telescope first being launched into low earth orbit, TASCHEN brings together some of its most breathta

High Five!: The latest TASCHEN selection of the world's top illustrators TASCHEN's regular Illustration Now! series brings you the latest, groundbreaking work from the world’s most exciting illustra

One big slice of cheesecake: Pin-up travels the long road from barracks wall to high art In the 15 years since TASCHEN released The Great American Pin-up, international interest in this distin

In Berlin Street Style, noted design expert Angelika Taschen defines the unique fashion sense of this hip city. The book showcases the popular ?anti-chic” look seen throughout Berlin, offering advice

Exploring the globe since 1888. A journey through time with the world’s favorite magazine “TASCHEN has taken these photos out of our archives and elevated them into the realm of fine art.” —D

Give yourself flowers every day of the year! For those of you whose datebooks have been replaced by smartphones, TASCHEN has created the new 365 Day-By-Day series so that you can still enjoy the warm

The extraordinary public and private life of the world’s most famous monarchIn honor of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee—60 years on the throne—TASCHEN celebrates the extraordinary private and public life

TASCHEN's perpetual calendarsFor those of you whose datebooks have been replaced by smartphones, TASCHEN has created the new 365 Day-By-Day series so that you can still enjoy the warm analog feeling

A century's worth of fabulous looks to inspire you daily: TASCHEN's perpetual calendars For those of you whose datebooks have been replaced by smartphones, TASCHEN has created the new 365 Day-By-Da

Your daily dose of the city that never sleeps: TASCHEN's perpetual calendarsFor those of you whose datebooks have been replaced by smartphones, TASCHEN has created the new 365 Day-By-Day series so th

A diverse and enticing selection of interiors around the worldThis TASCHEN 25 Edition rounds up some of today's most exceptional and inspiring interiors on six continents. Making stops in North and

Lustful places, luscious women"Taschen is this art vampire. He's going to bite me on the neck and my art is going to have immortality." —Chas Ray Krider (from an interview with Eric Kroll)"A number of

When Francesca arrives at GothFaire to save her mother from the trickster god, Loki, things go from bad to worse. Her immortal ex, Benedikt, is there, full of secrets-and with a new girlfriend. Now F

Insiders’ Tips on Your Favorite Design and How to Enjoy and Make ProfitAdam Lindemann’s previous book for TASCHEN, Collecting Contemporary, has been an unprecedented success, intro

TASCHEN 25 - Special edition! The greatest show on earth "This is a gee-whiz spectacle of a book, a three-ring extravaganza as bright as a pinball machine." —The New York Times Book Review During its

n celebration of 30 years at the forefront of international fashion and lifestyle publishing, TASCHEN and i-D are thrilled to announce the publication of the i-D covers book. Featuring all of the icon

Ich bin ein Berliner!: An insider's guide to the German capital Angelika Taschen has produced an insider’s guide to the best of Berlin, with recommended hotels, shops, restaurants,

Philipp Keel’s Simple Diary™ Since its release TASCHEN’s bestseller worldwide In a world where products are out as soon as they’re in, where communicating without

In 1998, TASCHEN introduced the world to the masterful art of Touko Laaksonen with The Art of Pleasure. Prior to that, Laaksonen, better known as Tom of Finland, enjoyed an intense cult in the interna

Out on a LimbThe sky’s the limit with 50 ingenious tree houses around the worldThe idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is as old as humanity. In this neat TASCHEN edition, take a tour of some of our finest arboreal adventures with 50 of the most beautiful, inventive, and enchanting tree houses around the world.From romantic to contemporary, from famed architects to little-known craftsmen, you’ll scale the heights to visit all manner of treetop structures, from a teahouse, restaurant, hotel, and children’s playhouse to simple perches from which to contemplate life, enjoy the view, and discover that tree houses take as many forms as the imagination can offer. With an abundance of gorgeous photographs and illustrations, this is an ode to alternate living, where playful imagination meets eco-sensitive finesse.About the series:Bibliotheca Universalis— Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, d

Shanghai is under siege in this captivating and searingly romantic sequel to These Violent Delights, which New York Times bestselling author Natasha Ngan calls ';deliciously dark.'The year is 1927, and Shanghai teeters on the edge of revolution. After sacrificing her relationship with Roma to protect him from the blood feud, Juliette has been a girl on the warpath. One wrong move, and her cousin will step in to usurp her place as the Scarlet Gang's heir. The only way to save the boy she loves from the wrath of the Scarlets is to have him want her dead for murdering his best friend in cold blood. If Juliette were actually guilty of the crime Roma believes she committed, his rejection might sting less. Roma is still reeling from Marshall's death, and his cousin Benedikt will barely speak to him. Roma knows it's his fault for letting the ruthless Juliette back into his life, and he's determined to set things righteven if that means killing the girl he hates and loves with equal measure. T