The ultimate cookbook from the Valrhona school for chocolate makers, featuring a dozen essential techniques and seventy easy-to-follow recipes. From the precise method for tempering chocolate, to the
This comprehensive, illustrated reference offers the essential building blocks and recipes for working with chocolate in the home kitchen. This cooking school in book form opens with 100 step-by-step
The secret of a unique expertise, guarded by master jewelers, and the brand's long-running commitment to self-reinvention have won Cartier its reputation for excellence and outstandingly beautiful des
Jocelyne Sibuet, known as France's answer to Martha Stewart, has spent 20 years as a hostess and hotelier seeking out the styles, flavors, and interiors that define the French country home. She has wr
Discover the exceptional new creations, destined for eminent clients and collectors, from one of the worlds most prestigious jewelers. Devoted to the new high jewelry and precious objects collection c
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stunning estates of France’s most prestigious and long-standing vineyards. Hennessy, Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon, Mercier, Krug, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquo
Dennis Hopper's many talents—actor, director, photographer, painter, and collector—are showcased in this monograph on an American icon. Dennis Hopper’s role in the seminal film Easy Rider (1969) made
Featuring a peep hole cover, this collection of rare vintage pin-up postcards showcases a range of flirty and provocative poses that evoke nostalgia for the 1940s and ‘50s. This gift editi
From the invention of clothing to modern menswear, fashion has been used to embody power in monarchies, military regimes, dictatorships, and the birth of democracy. From the advent of the first civil
Aristocrats, millionaires, painters, fashion designers, choreographers, and musicians of the cafe society fox-trot aboard cruise liners and mingle at dazzling parties in Paris. Exclusive, extravagant,
Dora Maar, born Henriette Theodora Markovitch in 1907, was a talented artist in her own right. While studying painting, she soon found a passion and gift for photography, and became a prominent member
Paris claims to have invented the restaurant with the opening of Beauvilliers in 1784, and here are over 100 dining places that keep the city at the crossroads of culinary tradition and innovation. Ri
FERRANDI Paris, the French School of Culinary Arts―dubbed the “Harvard of gastronomy” by Le Monde newspaper―provides the ultimate reference on cooking with vegetables. Infusing mealtimes with deliciou
This is the ultimate reference on cooking with chocolate from Ferrandi, the Parisian school of culinary arts that was dubbed the “Harvard of gastronomy” by Le Monde newspaper.This book offers a com
A veritable treasure trove of ideas for French-inspired interiors culled from the most creative antiques shops across France. French styles set the mood for unique and timeless interiors. Add charm to
This comprehensive tome on Italian cooking offers 250 step-by-step techniques, 120 regional recipes, and links to eight video tutorials to ensure success by the home chef. Italian cuisine is one of li
This bible of dessert recipes and techniques combines the finely honed skills of master pastry chefs with interactive videos and step-by-step photographs to ensure success at home. This richly illust
The most exceptional new creations from the world's premier jeweler. This exquisitely produced, luxurious tome presents one hundred of the latest creations by the famous jeweler, from high jewelry to
More than a simple chronology, this volume explores the technical resources used to measure time—solar, hydraulic, mechanical, or electrical—just as it explains the key factors behind the major breakt
The perfect gift for amateur and seasoned aficionados alike, this book is an essential resource and tool for creating and maintaining a personal whisky collection.This handsome cellar guide and t
Francois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne, a French husband-and-wife team of sculptors, have worked side by side for more than half a century. Their art is complementary, and both draw from the humor and spo
Jacques Henri Lartigue’s elegant black and white and color photography spans a century; this affordable volume celebrates the best of his joyful and stylish work.Jacques Henri Lartigue’s carefree, jo
Willy Ronis curated and commentated on the iconic images featured in this beautiful volume that retraces his career and contributions to photography and photojournalism. A key figure in twentiet
Playful and saucy illustrations celebrate more than ninety shades of contemporary lovemaking; they feature pop culture icons from Kim Kardashian West and the French maid to Star Wars and Baywatch. &#
Barbara and Rene Stoeltie capture the essence of New York’s sophisticated and glamorous elegance, inspiring the reader with profiles of seventeen style setters and their private homes. New York Interi
Jacques Dupin, esteemed French poet and Miro’s friend and collaborator since 1956, is the ultimate authority on the artist. He has organized numerous exhibitions devoted to the artist, and he presides
This handsome volume presents France and its rich culture in all its bounty—from landscape and tradition to literature and legend. Eminent French author Denis Tillinac takes the reader through provinc
Born in 1948, internationally acclaimed Swiss artist John Armleder lives and works in Geneva and New York. Drawing liberally from traditional art references, he defies the limitations of style and med
The Baron de Cabrol’s legendary scrapbooks capture a golden era of glamour and reveal the sheer elegance and decadence of the cosmopolitan café society. The glamorous aristocrats Daisy and Fred de Cab
A densely illustrated and comprehensive introduction to an art form that is enjoying a boon in popularity due to its links with pop culture, fashion, and music. This engaging and unpretentious introdu
A comprehensive history of high fashion in Paris from Madame Gres and Balenciaga to Yves Saint Laurent and Yohji Yamamoto, spanning all aspects from clothing and accessories to perfume. Ever since Ch
A rare discovery of more than 150 previously unpublished photographs in black and white and in color, from a legendary photographer.?Despite strong personal and professional ties in the U.S.--Henry Mi
In two eye-catching volumes, which include The History of Tea and The Taste of Tea, this beautiful box-set succeeds in serving as both a historical and practical manual for tea lovers and amateurs ali
Twenty cats in their purr-furred Parisian locales—from cafes and bistros, to bookstores and art studios, to museums and palace hotels—invite readers on a feline tour of the City of Lights. In Paris, c
Combining bucolic charm and modern elegance, this new collection of French country interiors provides boundless inspiration for interior design enthusiasts and home decoration aficionados. Thi
Cartier epitomizes creativity and individuality in jewelry design. The 175 objects featured in this book exemplify Cartier’s inimitable talent and represent milestones in twentieth-century design. The
An insightful and comprehensive biography of the great twentieth century sculptor Alberto Giacometti. Alberto Giacometti was one of the most enigmatic and memorable personalities of the twentieth ce
The perfect introduction to the life and work of an extraordinary artist.Flammarion presents its series of informative, richly illustrated guides, covering lifestyle and cultural topics. Find out ever
This extraordinary memoir chronicles the emergence of the Impressionists and their eventual success. Paul Durand-Ruel’s memoir, first published in French in 1939 and supplemented here with contemporar
An international best-selling author and nutritionist transforms 100 classic French dishes, including onion soup, cheese souffle, crepes Suzette and a layered mille-feuille dessert, into healthy recip
