Drawing from a wellspring of Classical traditions, Anne Fairfax and Richard Sammons are two of the most eminent architects practicing today. Since establishing their office in New York's historic Gre
Taking traditonal motifs and giving them a modern twist; finding surprising contemporary uses for forgotten techniques such as flock printing and stencilling; reinterpreting the ikats, crewelwork, qu
Founded in Italy in 1986 by charismatic Italian gourmand Carlo Petrini, Slow Food has grown into a phenomenally successful movement against the uniformity and compromised quality of fast food and supe
The Great Classic Yacht Revival traces the traditional yacht movement, from its peak in the 1930s to its eclipse in the 1960s and how, since then, it has risen from the backwaters of boating to become
Since founding RoTo Architecture in 1991, Michael Rotondi and Clark Stevens have demonstrated that the applications of vibrant avant-garde style can be both wide-ranging and successful. The presumptiv
Every year, more than 600,000 passengers climb aboard Holland America's luxury ships and travel the seas in search of new and extravagant adventures. Promising an unforgettable and world-class culinar
This photographed volume documents the social history and design features of one of the world's oldest and most specialized forms of architecture. It profiles thirteen stables from around the world th
As global epicenters of economic growth, Southeast Asia and Oceania are enjoying building booms that encompass the construction of striking modern houses designed by some of the world's most talented
Cruise delightfully recalls a time of gracious travel, as well as the modern-day evolution of cruising at sea. It explores the design and culture of cruise ships from the golden age of the interwar pe
Covering more ground than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon combined, the Adirondack Park is one of the great untouched wilderness areas in this country. Each year it attracts millions of vi
The Way We Live... series of books focuses on the best forms of living and style in various parts of the world. The Way We Live... By the Sea presents wonderfully detailed examples of new and traditio
Since starting their practice in 1986, Iranian-born, American-educated sisters Gisue and Mojgan Hariri have earned widespread praise for their ambitious body of work. Their up-to-the-minute recasting
The story of Richard Neutra's life is, in many ways, the story of modern architecture since Neutra experienced in his own lifetime the buoyant struggles of the movement's early years and the heady suc
This full-color monograph showcases Doig's first show in a public gallery dedicated solely to his paper works of the past 14 years. An artist who credits such inspirations as Hopper, Munch and Matisse
Art/Invention/House is an authoritative presentation of forty new and recent houses that represent the creativity of some of the world's most gifted architects. Author Michael Webb has chosen project
There is no better way to enjoy wine than at its source, and it is in Europe, the birthplace of wine, that you can find still the most beautiful vineyards in the world. Wine Country Europe is a dream
Andrew Wyeth is probably America's best-known living artist. Andrew Wyeth: Memory & Magic looks at the sweep of Wyeth's entire career, seeking patterns, echoes, elaborations, shifts, epiphanies. John Wilmerding considers Wyeth within the American realist tradition of Eakins, Homer, and Hopper. Michael R. Taylor takes a fresh look at Wyeth's early career and finds an artist less impervious to influence than previously believed.
Somewhere between an artist's book and a catalogue, Installationview provides insight into the works and process of artist Ryan McGinness. The book is a dense collection of new paintings, works on pap
Sean Scully: Wall of Light chronicles the creation of Wall of Light, a series of paintings, watercolors, pastels, and prints. In the earliest works in the series, Scully transcribes the interplay of
Retail is a breakthrough exploration of the relationship between consumer culture and architecture, showcasing the creative collaborations between global brands and their architects. Over the past dec
In the tradition of Addison Mizner, Maurice Fatio, John Volk, and Howard Major–the early architects of Palm Beach’s great estates and public buildings of the Gilded Age–the architecture of Jeffery W.
The stairwell of New York photographer Mark Seliger may be unadorned, decidedly offstage, and very small, but the creativity of so many talented people jammed into one space is enormous. Each artist,
Sonoma Valley: the name alone evokes a wonderful sense of warmth, beauty, and magic. On hearing it, one envisions landscapes of sparkling rivers, verdant, vineyard-banked hillsides, and sunshine?in s
Angels and saints, popes and aristocrats: These are just some of the figures that appear in the glorious paintings of Raphael. The gorgeous, full-color reproductions included in this volume offer a s
Keith Lovegrove surveys the history, culture and design of railroads and trains from the early days of the Industrial Revolution through the 20th century golden age of the Zephyr and the Broadway Lim
Takes readers on an insider's tour of some of the most beautiful private homes, classic residences, and historic hotels in Hollywood, featuring design creativity, inventive architecture, and interiors
Salvador Dali is the central figure in surrealism and one of the most eccentric artists of the modern age. A brilliant painter and draughtsman, Dali described his style as 'paranoid-critical'. Sexual
Throughout his career, David Hovey has designed spaces for living, exploiting structure and materials to create buildings of strength, simplicity, and grace. The Nature of Dwellings presents a compre
New Orleans Style: Past and Present reveals the complex character and varied architectural traditions of the South's greatest city. Thanks to its history as a colony of both France and Spain, New Orl
While daywear must be practical, versatile, and appropriate, the evening is open for interpretation, offering designers the rare opportunity to indulge their imagination and sense of festiveness and
The timeless and collectible classic on entertaining-at last back in print!Dorothy Draper (1889-1969), like her contemporaries Diana Vreeland and Elsie de Wolfe, became an icon of stylish living thro
André Le Nôtre (1613-1700) was the greatest landscape architect in France, and his work for Louis XIV (the Sun King) laid the groundwork for the baroque style in landscaping. He a
From Aragon, Galicia, and the Basque regions in the north to the central cities of Madrid and Toledo, from the fabled Andalusian cities of Seville and Granada in the south to the Catalan capital, Barc
The elegant châteaux, luxurious estates, and grand private residences built in France over the past centuries are spectacularly presented in this lavish volume. Covering more than forty propert
02 After ninety years, The House in Good Taste by America's "first lady of interior decoration," Elsie de Wolfe, still offers timeless design advice. Compiled from her articles in newspapers and maga
Who among golfers does not dream of one day playing the great windswept and gorse-filled seaside courses of the British Open-those seemingly natural and subtle but magnificently challenging courses, w
Paint and Color in Decoration explores the process of making fine paints and the varying effects produced by different formulations, finishes, and painting methods. Through a wealth of illustrations
In Africa, beaded ornaments may mark an individual's progress through life, and intricate woven fabrics chronicle the deeds of warriors and kings. "African Elegance" delves into the ways in which such
Wedding Flowers taps into the desire of every bride to make her wedding day special. The choice of flower color, fragrance, and display is one of the most effective and fun ways to do so. Wedding Flo
Although Frank Lloyd Wright designed over 1000 projects during his long and prolific career, Auldbrass, in Yemassee, South Carolina, is the only plantation among them. It is also one of the largest a
