A groundbreaking, timely history of the largely unknown early days of Black basketball, bringing to life the trailblazers, entertainers, gangsters, and supremely talented athletes who made the gameFro
A candid exploration of the genius, shame, and celebrity of Whitney Houston a decade after her passingOn February 11, 2012, Whitney Houston was found submerged in the bathtub of her suite at the Bever
The first full biography of the star Negro Leaguer and Hall of Famer―now in paperback James “Cool Papa” Bell was a legend in Black baseball, a lightning fast switch hitter elected to the National Base
From a superstar academic and cultural critic, an exploration of Alice Walker’s critically acclaimed and controversial novel The Color PurpleIn 1982, Alice Walker made history when she became the firs
The first biography of rapper Mac Miller, the Pittsburgh cult favorite–turned–rap superstar who touched the lives of millions before tragically passing away at the age of twenty-sixMalcolm James McCor
The story of Clarence Henderson, a Black sharecropper convicted and sentenced to death three times for a murder he didn’t commitThe Three Death Sentences of Clarence Henderson is the story of Clarence
A fascinating and hilarious deep dive into 30 Rock, Tina Fey's beloved modern classic comedyIn the fall of 2006, NBC somehow unveiled two new shows set in the world of late-night sketch comedy: Studio
An illuminating and maddening examination of how gender bias has skewed innovation, technology, and historyIt all starts with a rolling suitcase. Though the wheel was invented some five thousand years
From the incomparable Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner, a powerful and revealing autobiography about race, sexuality, art, and healingIt’s easy to be yourself when who and what you are is in vogue.
The story of Kurt Vonnegut and Slaughterhouse-Five, an enduring masterpiece on trauma and memory Kurt Vonnegut was twenty years old when he enlisted in the United States Army. Less than two years late
From a highly accredited criminal law professor at the University of North Carolina, a provocative and timely exploration of how plea bargaining prevents true criminal justice reform and how we can fi
An action-packed memoir that takes readers front row, backstage, and on the road with rock and roll's hardest-working photographer Bob Gruen is one of the most well-known and respected photographers i
From a distinguished art historian, a dramatic reappraisal of Renaissance master Hans Holbein, whose art shaped politics and immortalized the TudorsHans Holbein the Younger is chiefly celebrated for h
A remarkable, uplifting story about one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the 20th centuryIn 1951 in Sydney, Australia, a 14-year-old boy named James Harrison was near death when he received a
An examination of the phenomenon of mass shootings in America and an urgent call to implement evidence-based strategies to stop these tragedies Using data from the writers’ groundbreaking research on
From a New York Times bestselling author, a fresh and detail-rich argument that the best way to lead is to be fairCan you succeed without being a terrible person? We often think not: recognizing that,
From bestselling superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a delightful kitty and unicorn story that celebrates the magic of friendship—and being exactly who you want to be!Kitty thinks she mig
The Western is the quintessential American epic—a mythic story of nation building, triumphs, failures, and fantasies. This book accompanies the first major exhibition to examine the Western genr
During the Golden Age of Magic—the 1880s to the 1940s—magicians and prestidigitators fought a veritable advertising war. In the United States, Canada, and Europe, city walls were plastered with poster
Re-envisioning Japan is the first truly comprehensive book on Japanese export textiles of the Meiji period (1868–1912), featuring stunning examples from all over the country. Lavishly illustrated, the
Josef Sudek (1896–1976) was a Czech photographer, best known for his photographs of Prague. He was a bookbinder before turning to photography after losing his right arm in WWI. This book, published to
In Papua New Guinea, “spirit boards,” also known as gope, were carved from wood by important men of an extended family or clan. Made from discarded canoes and usually decorated with carved and painted
New York’s now-defunct Museum of Primitive Art opened its landmark exhibitionSenufo: Sculpture from West Africa in February 1963. Under the directorship of art historian Robert Goldwater, the museum d
Fragments of the Invisible celebrates the acquisition by the Cleveland Museum of Art in 2010 of 35 stellar works of 19th- and 20th-century Congolese art from the collection of Rene and Odette Delenne
French painter Yves Klein (1928?1962) stands as one of the most exciting artists of the 20th century. A founding member of the New Realism movement, he was also a pioneer in performance art and instal
This stunning book reveals how a version of the Medusa in private hands has been newly attributed to Caravaggio (1571-1610). The similarity of the work, and its frame, to the better-known version at t
This one-of-a-kind book brings the work of German Expressionist artist Friedrich Karl Gotsch (1900–1984) to a larger, well-deserved audience. Gotsch, whose paintings are in the collections of the Broo
Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin met in 1979 as apprentices at the Orrefors glass factory in Sweden. Since then, the Swiss Guggisberg and American Baldwin have forged an intense partnership, resul
"Born into a family of artists, the owner of this collections, whose grandmother had lived and painted in Africa, was already, without knowing it, predestined to appreciate tribal art. His taste and
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, artists working for the royal court of Bamum, in Cameroon, created elaborate bead-covered thrones and stools, wooden sculptures, masks in human and animal fo
This book reveals the mysterious world of the kris—the hilts of the traditional weapons of Indonesia and Malaysia, which have long been collector’s items. Kris are objects of great beauty—daggers carv
This gorgeously produced book reveals the hidden meaning behind motifs in Chinese decorative arts. When any Westerner looks at Chinese art, it is immediately apparent how much the depiction of animal
Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio, first published in 1883, has been adapted in many ways and translated into many languages. Here, award-winning German children's book writer Christine Nost
Sacred Christian art objects--including tabernacles, plates, bottles, bibs, votives, crosses, and more--reveal the amazing skill and creativity of Greek craftsmen living in the predominantly Muslim Ot
Visionary, inspired, and original, contemporary Latin American artists draw from influences near and far. This colorful survey, which features 178 carefully selected works, celebrates some of the most
From 5 Continents Editions?Known for their beauty, subtle colors, and astonishing forms, Chinese export ceramics are some of the most exquisite and delicate works of art ever created, and are the subj
??It’s a peculiar and supremely deliberate technique, honed over three decades, and it results in some of the most sumptuous and fresh photographs I’ve ever seen.” ?Time Out New YorkSince 1976, French
Tracing the Past, Drawing the Future examines a crucial turning point in the development of Chinese ink painting in the twentieth century, a change represented by the beautiful and innovative work of
?The most important symbols of Christianity, the cross and crucifix are as diverse in material, design, and detail as they are origin.?Renowned art historian Oleg Zastrow’s unprecedented volume is a r
Through the centuries, the distinctive character of Scottish jewelry has enchanted collectors from around the world. In the mid-nineteenth century, demand for the Highland specialties was so high that
