What artists and their work did for the United States during the Depression, thanks to New Deal initiatives, is the subject of this masterfully produced book. When Art Worked focuses on the consequenc
The Velvet Underground is an astonishing assembly of rare objects and artworks and the first book of its scale to document the formative years of the band Time Out magazine named the greatest New York
Richard Meier, Architect: Volume 5 comprehensively documents Meier’s work since 2004. This extensively illustrated presentation vividly conveys the purity and power of Meier’s vision. Thirty residenti
From its natural landscapes to its design expressions and its people, the United States is a land of extreme variety. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the built environment of this diverse natio
Elegant and enigmatic, the silhouette is the simplest of art forms—but that simplicity belies a rich and varied past. In this first major work on the art of the silhouette, art historian Emma Rutherfo
Glamour at Home is an inspirational design primer from Nancy Corzine, a celebrated and respected name in the fields of furnishings, textiles, and interior design. Corzine’s interiors reflect
One of the great pioneers of fashion photography, Norman Parkinson is famous for his sense of style and glamour. Heralded as one of the true innovators in his field, he pushed the boundaries of the da
The English Country House takes a look at the architecture and interiors of sixty-two stunning houses in a range of architectural styles spanning seven centuries - from the medieval Stokesay Castle t
A renowned gallerist and collector, the late Ileana Sonnabend acquired an impressive collection of seminal work directly from the Warhol studio at the time of its making. Sonnabend was an early and fe
This is the most comprehensive publication to date and the only book in print on the work of Frank Auerbach, a painter who in recent years has become one of the preeminent artists of our age, widely
A classic account on the work and legacy of the forefront modernist designer traces his more than seven-decade career while offering insight into his creation of accessible, stylish, and problem-solvi
Like an around-the-world vacation through resort locations and timeless fashions, the history of resort clothing is fashion at its most fun. Crossing continents, styles, and generations, the book trav
San Francisco in Maps documents the evolution of this fascinating and beautiful city through 72 breathtaking antiquarian maps, spanning four centuries. The gorgeous maps, many of them hand colored an
Paint and wallpaper are usually the least expensive element in any interior design yet also the most difficult to get right. This book simplifies the process, using Oliver’s simple, straightforward bu
The work of James Cutler and Bruce Anderson of Cutler Anderson Architects reveals a unique approach to sustainable architecture: encouraging environmental stewardship through design that heightens the
Berlin: A performance by Lou Reed of his legendary album Berlin, captured on film by Julian Schnabel. A collection of spectacular and ethereal images from the film, including a conversation they reco
Lush full-color photographs and an informative text reveal the great natural wonders of New York's gret Adirondack Park while detailing the region's role as a model of wilderness conservation. 15,000
This beautifully designed volume of 200 of Eric Fischl’s beach-inspired works is a celebration of life at the beach by one of the most significant American painters of nudes and figurative works today
The second volume of Jewelry International picks up where the first one left off, initiating the reader into the luxurious, ancient world of gold and precious jewels. The history of gold is explored i
Robert and Cortney Novogratz, starts of the hit Bravo series 9 BY DESIGN,?have been renovating and designing unique and hip homes for families for over ten years. Describing their signature style as a
San Francisco-based Orlando Diaz-Azcuy’s mastery of the home interior has made him one of America’s most renowned designers. One of the West Coast’s most well-respected and prolific designers, his ele
From the author of French Country Hideaways comes an enticing new insider’s entree to Paris. Eschewing the larger hotels and chains, Casey O’Brien Blondes has put together an impeccable list of four-s
This publication features new texts by esteemed Picasso biographer John Richardson, contemporary artist Jeff Koons, and scholars Dakin Hart and Memory Holloway. Additionally, the catalogue includes an
Country living evokes bucolic landscapes and picturesque villages—rolling Connecticut countryside, verdant farmland, the sun-drenched hills of Malibu—and the architecture that echoes these idyllic set
Frank Lloyd Wright presents a stunning overview of the work of this towering American genius, encompassing the entirety of Wright’s long and extraordinarily prolific career. From his earliest work, su
The Southern Cosmopolitan looks at the tradition of style shaping the South’s architecture and interior design. A selection of luxurious houses from Charleston, Savannah, New Orleans, Atlanta, Natchez
The stroke of his brush is almost as sharp as his wit, and the result is always playful and droll. Jean-Philippe Delhomme:' is a prolific name in the world of illustration and often described as the P
Yearly more than 600,000 passengers board Holland America’s luxury ships and travel the seas to enjoy thrilling adventures and the fine cuisine for which the cruise line is renowned. Promising an unfo
Abstract America is the most authoritative and comprehensive survey of new American abstract painting of the last decade. A radical new generation of American abstract painters has emerged in the twe
Joan Crawford’s classic beauty, dazzling confidence, and sheer toughness made her the very definition of a star; her formidable talent won her an Oscar for Mildred Pierce and shines through in other c
First published in 1997 and now available in paperback, Festive Flowers offers the reader a glimpse into the genius of Pryke's amazing arrangements. All celebrations–from weddings, to Christmas, to ro
“I was born under unusual circumstances.” So begins the film adaptation of this 1920s story about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop tim
Acclaimed in the art world for his room-size installations of paintings, sculpture, and digital projections, Matthew Ritchie's work investigates architecture and the dynamics of culture. Named by Time
In The Mississippi River in Maps & Views more than 80 glorious full-color maps dating from as early as 1544 celebrate "Ol' Man River," this profound artery at the heart of America, and the extraordin
Before Audubon, there was Buffon's Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliire, originally published in thirty-six volumes between 1749 and 1778. All the World's Birds comprises selections from Buffo
When I. M. Pei - one of the world's most celebrated architects and a master of light, space, and geometry - was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1983, the jury said he had "given this century some of it
Powerful, beautiful, wild, fragile, and elegant, horses are as diverse and enigmatic as people. Horse is a celebration of the physical beauty of this extraordinary animal, of what horses can do, and
Creating your dream house—a prospect as exciting as it is daunting. Michael Smith, a favorite among celebrity clientele, reveals the method of his design magic. Offering thoughtful ideas and practical
Tom Wesselmann was often seen as the most unabashedly sexual of the canonical pop artists. Yet the blatancy of his highly stylized figures, in their cool, slick rendering, makes them subtle and opens
In the current world of twentieth-century design collecting, the trend has shifted away from accessible, mass manufactured modernist furniture and toward designs that were custom-made or produced in
