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Supreme FeelingKazimir Malevich, pioneer of abstractionAfter flirtations with Realism, Impressionism, and Symbolism, Kiev-born Kazimir Malevich (1878–1935) found his métier in dissolving literal, representational figures and landscapes into pure emotionally-charged abstraction. In 1915, he created what is widely lauded as the first and ultimate abstract artwork: Black Square, a black rectangle on a white background, hailed as the “zero point of painting,” a seminal moment for modern and abstract practice.In this book, we follow Malevich’s key innovations and ideas and place his groundbreaking achievements within the context of both the Russian and global avant-garde. Through rich illustrations of his work, we explore the artist’s theory of Suprematism, based on severe geometric abstraction and “the supremacy of pure feeling in creative art”; his leading role in the development of Constructivism; as well as his interests in philosophy, literature, Russian folk art, and the fourth dimens

Anatomically correct: An unsurpassed treatise of the human bodyWe owe a great debt to Jean Baptiste Marc Bourgery (1797–1849) for his Atlas of Anatomy, which was not only a massive event in medical hi

Printed treasure trove: Eight centuries of decorative artsWhen Kunstwerke und Geräthschaften des Mittelalters und der Renaissance (1852–1863) was published, what purchasers in fact bought was a printe

Il divinoMeet the Renaissance masterBefore reaching the tender age of 30, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) had already sculpted Pietà and David, two of the most famous sculptures in the entire hist

This book offers a connoisseur’s overview of typeface design, exploring the most elegant fonts from the history of publishing. Taken from a distinguished Dutch collection, this exuberant two-volume ed

Microbial marvelsErnst Haeckel, the 19th-century pioneer who captured the artistic beauty of the natural worldErnst Haeckel (1834–1919) was a German-born biologist, naturalist, evolutionist, art

When Euclid meets Mondrian Red, yellow, blue—and of course black—are the colours that Oliver Byrne employs for the figures and diagrams in his most unusual 1847 edition of Euclid, published by William

Restaurants and bars offer architects and interior designers the opportunity to design for both style and entertainment; aesthetics and function must come together to create ambiance and conviviality

Photographer, collector, diarist, and writer of books Peter Beard has fashioned his life into a work of art; the illustrated diaries he kept from a young age evolved into a serious career as an artist and earned him a central position in the international art world. He was painted by Francis Bacon, painted on by Salvador Dali, and made diaries with Andy Warhol; he toured with Truman Capote and the Rolling Stones, created books with Jacqueline Onassis and Mick Jagger, all of whom are brought to life, literally and figuratively, in his work. As a fashion photographer, he took Vogue stars like Veruschka to Africa and brought new ones—most notably Iman—back to the U.S. with him.After spending time in Kenya and befriending the author Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen) in the early 1960s, Beard bought a piece of land near hers. He witnessed the dawn of Kenya’s population explosion, which challenged finite resources and stressed animal populations—including the starving elephants of Tsavo, dying by

Let there be light: Medieval bible manuscripts in impeccable reproductionIn the beginning was the word, and in the Middle Ages were kings, princes, and high-ranking religious members whose wealth and

Readymade man: The anticonformist visionaryMarcel Duchamp (1887—1968), revolutionary artist, inventor of readymades, obsessive chess player, and master of the silent statement, succeeded at the beginning of the 20th century to query art in its traditional form. His creations, not least his readymades such as the famous Fountain (a “reclaimed” urinal) or theBottle Rack, are subversive and radical upshots of a critical confrontation with the production and marketing of art in the industrial age. While the young Duchamp still admired Monet, Fauvism, and Cubism, and for a while was quite closely aligned with the Dadaists and Surrealists, before long his work broke new ground and helped redefine art as we know it today.The fact that Duchamp wanted to ensure that the self-irony and doubt, particularly in his own works, were constructively understood is best shown in one of his few statements on the subject: “I force myself to contradict myself in order to avoid conforming to my own taste.” D

A duty to beauty: Building landmarks for Berlin and beyondWith an eye for detail as much as expanse, Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781–1841) made his name as an architect and urban planner, a painter, and

The world's finest contemporary erotic photographers Imagine walking into a room filled with the world’s finest contemporary erotic photographers, each with a portfolio of his or her best work. As you browse the photographs they discuss inspiration, censorship, how to find models, and how to make a living capturing beautiful women on film and in pixels.The New Erotic Photography is the room, and dozens of photographers from various countries are the hosts of this intimate gathering. In this 320 page volume you will meet Ralph Gibson, Jan Saudek, Terry Richardson, Natacha Merritt, Petter Hegre, Richard Kern, and the many fresh new talents currently redefining eroticism. Playful, provocative and exuberantly sexy, these aren’t your granddad’s art nudes—this is The New Erotic Photography.

The Lindbergh lensUnique fashion storytelling that first launched the supermodelsWhen German photographer Peter Lindbergh shot five young models in downtown New York City in 1989, he produced not only the iconic British Vogue January 1990 cover but also the birth certificate of the supermodels. The image didn't just bring revered faces together for the first time; it marked the beginning of a new fashion era and a new understanding of female beauty.Coinciding with his major retrospective at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, this book gathers more than 400 images from four decades of Lindbergh's photography to celebrate his unique and gamechanging storytelling. Raw and seductive at once, his trademark monochrome pictures are marked by a romantic and narrative vision which brought a new vision and artistry to the art and fashion world.Considered a pioneer in photography, he introduced a form of new realism by redefining the standards of beauty with timeless images. Whether in s

Tour contemporary home decors around the world The Interiors Now! series features the world's most amazing, exquisite, and interesting contemporary apartments and houses. With an inspirational richn

The forerunner of conceptual art A precursor to Surrealism, the Dada movement stressed the absurd and unpredictable, the illogical and chaotic, lashing out against traditional esth

The Mediterranean is a mythical place, with three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia – and 21 countries sharing its coastline. These disparate cultures are all blessed with its fine climate, luxuria

Harmony Between Man and NatureDiscover the artists who sought to capture utopiaIn a revolt against Rationalism, Romanticism sought to return to nature and the belief in the goodness of humanity, with

The Lyricism of Architecture in the Machine Age: Life and work of architect and urban planner Le CorbusierBorn Charles-Edouard Jeanneret,Le Corbusier (1887–1965) adopted his famous pseudonym after pub

Togas, turbans, tailcoats, and top hats: The evolution of style from antiquity to 1888 Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888,Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was the most wide

Inspired by the girls from Copacabana Mario Testino is one of the world's most successful fashion and portrait photographers, whose images are noted for their freshness and intimacy. Peruvian by birth

SUMO was a titanic book in every respect: a 480-page tribute to the 20th century’s most influential, intriguing and controversial photographer, it broke records for weight,? dimensions, and resale pri

Our Fair Lady: The many facets of Hepburn's beauty, on and off set. In his distinguished career as a Hollywood photographer, Bob Willoughby took iconic photos of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and

Welcome to Terryworld, the land restraint forgotWho took 1970s porn esthetic and made it fashion chic? Terry Richardson. Who made the trailer park trendy and the tractor hat de rigueur? Richardson aga

Diverse interiors from Costa Careyes to the Yucatan Peninsula Barbara and Rene Stoeltie, the dynamic writer and photographer duo, have struck gold again—this time with a truly breathtaking look at M

Architecture must burn. Open-minded designs and undefined spaces of radical architecture "Coop Himmelb(l)au is not a color but an idea of creating architecture with fantasy, as buoyant and va

Some of the world's most exceptional historical, thermal, thalassic, wellness and health resort, new age, adventure, day, and hotel spas from around the world are reviewed in this volume that also con

What’s the Point?Georges Seurat’s revolutionary dotsGeorges Seurat (1859–1891) was only 31 when he died, but his short life blazed with inspiration, vision, and creativity and altere

Film FrightsRevised and expanded, the ultimate guide to horror cinemaGet ready to quake in fear with this revised and expanded edition of our history of horror cinema. This chilling volume packs 640 p

Follows the evolution and devolution of this distinctly American genre from 1924 to 1969 Hundreds of covers and interior images from dozens of magazine titles tell the story, not just of the "detectiv

Heavenly body: The rise and rise of Gisele BundchenBorn in the Brazilian countryside, and nearly six feet tall by the age of 14, Gisele Bundchen grew from humble roots into the most successful supermo

An empathetic lens: Robert Doisneau's eye for human experienceAs sensitive to human suffering as to the simple pleasures of life, Robert Doisneau is one of the most celebrated exponents of the humanist photography that swept through the 1950s. Cherished in particular for his soulful portraits of Paris, Doisneau demonstrated a unique ability to find—and perfectly frame—charismatic characters, entertaining episodes and fleeting moments of humor and affection. Even in the most humble of contexts, he distilled the emotions and encounters that shape life.A summation of a spectacular career, this celebration presents Doisneau's most loved images alongside many lesser-known pictures, some previously unpublished, which rejoice in 'the ordinary gestures of ordinary people in ordinary situations’. The many quotations from the photographer that run the length of the volume immerse the reader in Doisneau's thoughts, as well as his photographs, and give verbal expression to the sensitivity, warmth

he secret art of an English gentleman? Thomas Leycester Poulton was an English magazine and medical book illustrator, born in 1897. Upon his death in 1963 it was discovered he was also a prolific and

Post-depression America was in desperate need of a defining iconography that would lift it out of the black and white doldrums, and it came in theform of Gil Elvgren's Technicolor fantasies of the Ame

And the moon came nearer: Journey back to July 20, 1969It has been called the single most historic event of the 20th century: On July 20, 1969, after a decade of tests and training, supported by a sta

Epic Exploits: The intrepid voyages, bloody battles and heroic burials of the French CrusadesCompleted circa 1474, Sebastien Mamerot’s lavishly illustrated manuscript is the only contemporary document

Diego in detail The most comprehensive study of Rivera’s work ever made A veritable folk hero in Latin America and Mexico’s most important artist—along with his

Grand tour: Weekend wonders across EuropeThrough ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. With more than 50 countries a

Art of EnchantmentThe world’s greatest magicians from the Middle Ages through the 1950 Magic has enchanted humankind for millennia, evoking terror, laughter, shock, and amazement. Once persecuted as h

Famous ManuscriptsThe fascinating world of medieval miniature painting and illumination From The Book of Kells to Boccaccio’s Decameron, from the Vienna Genesis to Dante’s Divine Comedy: to open Codic