We can't tell where the game begins - its toys - and where the drama ends - the metropolitical tragedy. Therein lies the paradox of urban art, the paradoxical aesthetic between the panic and the circu
Here is an unusual, charming book of toys, games, and children’s literature, written by the author of The Dictionary of Imaginary Places. More than 500 rare and beautiful toys from the renowned collec
In this rollicking read-aloud Western, meet Joanna and Susanna, the ultimate cowgirls!What if cows could be cowgirls? One day in the pasture, just chewing on cud, Joanna and Susanna imagine themselves
A compelling array of 250 full-color photographs captures the opulent world of the rich and famous and the international elite, including Aristotle Onassis, C. Z. Guest, the Aga Khan, Truman Capote, a
A guidebook on color and pattern concepts is designed to be a reference for a variety of decoration, fashion, and craft needs, providing more than four hundred fabric patterns culled from the nation's
The aerial photos of Terry Evans reveal a Chicago seldom seen, giving a larger view than a sidewalk can, and capturing unexpected beauty in shadows, snow, sand, and concrete. Charles Wheelan (public p
A year's worth of special-occasion cupcake recipes is organized by season and features a wealth of information on such techniques as icing, piping, and decorating, in a volume featuring such options a
An anecdotal reference to the symbolism and themes of more than 150 key works of art shares background information about the theology, mythology, and folklore of the Renaissance era that shaped the wo
Drawing on unpublished letters and other documents, a leading French historian/biographer traces the life and times of art dealer Durand-Ruel (1831-1921). Ruel supported the careers of most of the maj
An official study of Disney art draws on hundreds of interviews with past and current company staff members, sharing more than eight hundred illustrations ranging from concept art and film stills to v
The fantasy artist interprets the runes of Celtic origin, diving headlong into the fertile land of myth and lore about faeries, elves, and creatures of the forest, collecting these stories into a sing
More than a survey, this three-volume showcase celebrates the traditions and contemporary life of one of the world's most ancient civilizations, with 1250 color photographs and plates (up to 18 x 1
Renowned poets such as Jane Yolen, Nancy Willard, and David Mura share their deeply personal feelings on twentieth-century works of art from such artists as Faith Ringgold, Man Ray, Grandma Moses, and
The development of the United States of America is in part a story of geography: five centuries of discovery, settlement, and expansion culminating in the present shape of this nation and the definit
This volume traces the course of Duchamp's life as an artist by concentrating on the elements of replication and appropriation that form a unifying factor in his creative output and establish his grea
Staffordshire with a wealth of new plants introduced from all over the globe; and the outstanding gardens of this century, such as Nymans in Sussex, Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, and Hidcote in Glouces
Meet the woman who made coding cool—and possible!Before she was a famous mathematician and the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) was the daughter of well-known poet Lord Byron. Byron
Leyla is sick of her big, loud, overbearing family. They are always chatting, snuggling, and grooming each other (ew!), and—for Leyla—there’s no escape from their attention. So, she
Go behind-the-scenes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this immersive and interactive book to see how favorite characters were created from concept to screen, and explore how some of the most memora
This visual survey of graphic design styles through the ages is an essential resource for designers, art and design students, and art lovers. With more than 700 illustrations, it is the only wide-rang
Go behind-the-scenes of the biggest movie franchise of all time in this immersive and interactive book to see how favorite characters—Chewbacca, Yoda, Jabba and more—were created from conc
For curious young minds who ask why? how? what? when? and then why? again and again, the bestselling team behind Ada Twist, Scientist has developed a STEM project book based on the beloved character.
Milton Glaser’s posters—more than 450 since 1965—combine conceptual rigor and originality with a mastery of visual language and a high level of artistic expression. Some, like his 19
Who better to write a very humorous manual about evolving modern relationships than two CollegeHumor veterans and viral-video stars who happen to be a real-life husband-and-wife team? With candor, bit
Lovey Bunny loves just about everything—especially watching Mama Rabbit make things, and playing dress up. But when she borrows Mama Rabbit’s new dress without asking and ruins it, Lovey B
Dave Eggers is one of the most notable writers of his generation, recognized for such bestselling and critically acclaimed books as A Hologram for the King, What Is the What, and The Circle. Before
In The Moderns, we meet the men and women who invented and shaped Midcentury Modern graphic design in America. The book is made up of generously illustrated profiles, many based on interviews, of more
In the second installment of Bill Nye’s Jack and the Geniuses series, Jack, his brilliant siblings, and Dr. Hank Witherspoon go on an adventure to the remote Hawaiian island home of Ashley Hawking, a
Along the train lines north of New York City, twelve-year-old neighbors Myla and Peter search for the link between Myla’s necklace and the disappearance of Peter’s brother, Randall. Thrown into a worl
The influence of art, notably painting, is a thread that runs through the history of fashion photography. From Edward Steichen, Irving Penn, and Horst P. Horst to Guy Bourdin and Sarah Moon, the great
Lily Kunin, creator of the popular site Clean Food Dirty City and holistic health coach, shares more than 85 simple, vibrant, plant-based recipes for looking and feeling your best In her debut cookboo
On Whidbey Island, the Gray quintuplets are the stuff of legend. Pixie and her brothers have always been bigger and blonder than their neighbors, as if they were birthed from the island itself. Togeth
A whip-smart, heart-wrenching debut YA novel about first love, first loss, and filmmaking that will delight fans of Jandy Nelson and Jennifer NivenIn the movie version of Amelia’s life, the roles have
It’s Boston, 1919, and the Cast Iron club is packed. On stage, hemopaths—whose “afflicted” blood gives them the ability to create illusions through art—Corinne and Ada have been best friends ever sinc
Life was better in the old days. Or was it?That’s the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarilyunplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has itsconveniences, and Greg isn’t cut
In book two of the Time out of Time series, the excitement and mystery continue as Timothy; his sister, Sarah; and their friend, Jessica, journey to Edinburgh, Scotland, where they seek the Four Treas
Get ready to color! There are literally hundreds of objects to color, decorate, trace, and count in the jumbo-sized100 Coloring Book. Each spread offers 100 outline drawings of beasts and birds or bui
A string of comically stylized parent-and-child animal pairs say “good night” and “sleep tight” to each other in masterful couplets—a chick’s “cheep cheep” is answered by a chicken’s “cluck cluck”; a
Star Wars—the original trading card series from Topps first published in 1977 and 1978—is reprinted here in its entirety for the first time, featuring all five sets of collectible cards and stickers.
Remy, Micayla, Bennett, and the C Twins are back on Seagate Island for another summer of beach traditions, new and old. A new tradition: keeping Remy’s dog-sitting business going. Remy loves seeing he
