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"At the turn of the twenty-first century, the world is faced with an unprecedented challenge. It must address a fundamental shift in the world's population towards the cities, and away from mankind's

Offers a comprehensive survey of a rich and important period of photographic history, from the 1960s to the 21st century. Arranged thematically, this book presents works by some of the most significan

Documents significant and pioneering exhibitions that took place between 1962 and 2002.

A sustained theoretical, historical, and critical essay is how Summers (history of art, U. of Virginia) characterizes this synthesis and confluence of his thinking about art over many years of teachin

Olivares is a young furniture designer whose curiosity and intelligence attracted the support of the international design firm Knoll, Inc. for this project, which he undertook over the course of four

A comprehensive monograph on the work of KAWS, one of the most sought-after artists and creative forces of our timeDrawing from Pop art traditions, KAWS's work straddles the line between fine art and

‘The bright, galloping illustrations are as effective as any Tomi Ungerer has done. This has some of the sting of Dr Strangelove – but tenderized, the contemporary charisma of Where the Wild Things Are: it’s great! Exceptionally highly recommended’ – Kirkus Reviews In this beautifully illustrated and delightfully quirky tale by one of the world's best-loved and acclaimed storytellers, the Man in the Moon looks down on the happy, dancing people on Earth every night, wishing he could join them. He hitches a ride on a passing comet and crash-lands on Earth, where he quickly finds himself thrown into jail by people who take him for an invader, rather than a friendly visitor.The Moon Man, however, has a most unusual – but perfectly logical – means of escape, and sets out to make his way back home. With gentle satire, Ungerer pokes fun at self-important adults who are afraid of anything or anyone unfamiliar and reminds us that there is indeed no place like home. On its first publication in t

An information-packed, beautifully illustrated handbook exploring the evolution of design, from the industrial revolution to the digital explosion Designers, makers and users are the three essential p

A beautiful, quirky, illustrated edition of Phaidon?s compelling bestseller, celebrating the book's 25th anniversary This concise and fast-paced introduction to English history keeps the reader enthra

Hailed by the "New York Times Book Review" as 'one of the most brilliant illustrators at work today', Tomi Ungerer has been making beautiful, anarchic and unique books for children for more than 40 ye

"The finest book on De Niro yet.&uqot; – The Film Stage Best known for gangster films, Robert De Niro (b.1943) has led a rich and varied career that encompasses crime movies, musicals, comedies, p

本書以圖文並茂的方式，完整記錄紐約新美術館的發展歷程與重要展覽，呈現其如何以實驗精神影響當代藝術，是理解現代藝術機構的重要參考。A rich, illustrated history of the New Museum, a pioneering, internationally renowned institution.Through a detailed chronology that captures the New York museum's legendary firsts, major milestones, groundbreaking exhibitions, and prescient curatorial thinking, this book provides the first authoritative history on an institution whose bold and experimental spirit has made it a model twenty-first-century art museum. The book traces its growth, from its beginnings in a classroom at the New School, to its role as an international institution.

This exciting series situates the work of individual artists within the bigger picture of modern art. The uninitiated reader and the scholar alike need look no further to understand the prevailing art

Presents original recipes for cooking pork, and includes insight into the history of the pig and those who raise them, and offers alternatives for hard-to-find ingredients.

This oversize book (10.25x11.25) is not a restful read. There's visual and intellectual stimulation on every page: images from the fulminating late 1960s to the present, and text and captions in a var

Presents a collection of stories that focuses on the whimsical adventures and misadventures of little Nicolas and his friends, both in school and out.

Charts the course of the movement in all media, including painting, craft, and architecture and examines the theory and philosophy behind a variety of seminal pieces.

Kengo Kuma is known the world over for buildings that bear his stamp of simplicity and site-sensitivity - whether created to house ancient artifacts, upscale corporations, or performers of Noh theater

Explains how and why Early Christian and Byzantine art was made and used

A modern and fresh take on vegetarian and raw food from celebrated Icelandic chef Solla EiriksdottirFeaturing 75 healthy and delicious recipes, Raw introduces readers to the new look of vegetarian and

This portfolio contains a selection of the best and most poignant portraits by Steve McCurry, known and loved the world over for his beautiful and enduring images of the landscapes and cultures of Sou

Details the life and career of the American composer and conductor, chronicling his rise to fame and his private life

Examines over two hundred-fifty distinctly American food products and resources, from popcorn and quahogs to New York cheesecake and Old Bay seasoning.

Examines the life and artistic process of the artist, looking at his works in the context of the historical and cultural ferment of pre- and post- Reformation Europe.

Presents original recipes for cooking pork, and includes insight into the history of the pig and those who raise them, and offers alternatives for hard-to-find ingredients.

Beautiful, evocative and historically significant, old maps are endlessly intriguing and keenly collected. Antique Maps is widely recognised as a standard reference work for novice map collectors and

A powerful and haunting visual record, Stephen Shore’s portraits highlight the resilience and hope of Ukraine's Holocaust survivors.Shore's latest project is his most emotionally-charged to date and t

This limited edition, facsimile photobook by American photographer Danny Lyon is a unique and intimate portrait of China and its people. Lyon's unparalleled photographic findings and discoveries are p

This new monograph explores the life and works of Theodore Gericault (1791-1824), whose compelling career and legacy continue to captivate audiences, artists, and critics alike. In her comprehensive

A study of Impressionism covers its philosophical, social, and political context along with an exploration of well- and lesser-known painters, including Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Berthe Morisot, and

Looks at the work of the contemporary British photographer; brings together portraits, landscapes, and interiors from his British, European, and Japanese series; and includes an interview with the pho

75 fail-proof recipes for pizza, focaccia, and calzone from the world’s most trusted and bestselling Italian cookbook series.Affordable and compact, it offers easy everyday recipes for busy people, on

This book looks at the period after the Second World War, which was characterized by rapid reconstruction and modernization that spread throughout society and across social classes. Germany, Italy and

Design Writing Research is a highly acclaimed critical study of graphic design and typography. Profusely illustrated and beautifully produced, it makes a vital contribution to design studies and is an

300 stunning maps from all periods and from all around the world, exploring and revealing what maps tell us about history and ourselves. Selected by an international panel of cartographers, academics,

A lively and comprehensive overview of painting of the last 30 years, presenting work by such celebrated figures as Gerhard Richter and Neo Rauch, alongside emerging artists including Jumaldi Alfi and

Peter Fischli and David Weiss are Swiss artists who first began working together in the late 1970s. Their sculpture, video and photographic works all generate a unique atmosphere of concentration and

Presents 500 artists and their works, ranging from Puritanist portraits to the luminous paintings of the Hudson River School and the American Impressionists, to the videos and digital works of today's

Pop Art was one of the most revolutionary art movements of the twentieth century. During the years of the Macmillan and Eisenhower administrations, a period of peace and prosperity - and complacency

A visual exploration of the world's most extraordinary and inspiring concrete architecture - in a stylish and compact format."Yes, concrete can be cold and imposing - but as the structures in the