Following on the runaway success of This is New York, Universe is thrilled to reissue two more titles from M. Sasek's beloved children's travel series: This is London and This is Paris. Like This is N
In Vino Veritas and in truth there are hundreds of options for wine lovers in New York City. Longtime Wine Spectator writer Matthew DeBord sorts through the dizzying array of shops, wine bars, and re
This newest title in the Universe architecture series is a popular survey and iconic history of New York City architecture. A must-have for architects, students, and New Yorkers, the book includes a
The award-winning and renowned photographer behind the lens of Beautiful, Marc Baptiste offers us another very intimate look at women. Baptiste's inspired, unique, and sensual classicism is bolder tha
What little girl doesn't dream of becoming a ballerina-of tutus and slippers, pink ribbons, and recitals. In this beautiful gem of a book, we follow a promising young dancer as she goes through her r
The Rolls-Royce of Elvis books, Elvis Fashion: From Memphis to Vegas is the first to document the extraordinary costume and apparel collection at Graceland®. Elvis fans and fashion aficionados wi
With photography, line drawings, and stories, this book captures the architectural history of Nantucket Island, on the East Coast. From its days when the Quakers gained a stronghold on the island, dis
The definitive book for learning and appreciating ballet, The Ballet Book goes behind the scenes to the classes, rehearsals, and performances that have shaped this prestigious ballet company. Readers
Facsimile edition of a beloved, long out-of-print children's classic.The charm and uniqueness of New York City was never more beautifully and whimsically created for children than in Miroslav Sasek's
Facsimile edition of a beloved, long out-of-print children's classic.Let the rumbling cable car tell you the story! And what a story: From the crookedest street in the world to the Peking ducks in Chi
From a rustic beach house on Puget Sound to a desert retreat on the high plateau of southeast Oregon to a cabin nestled in a forest of Douglas firs, vacation and retreat architecture in the Pacific No
For most of its life, the Web has been a two-dimensional medium, with pages consisting of text and images. Now, however, Web 3D is about to take off, thanks to the rollout of broadband Internet access
From the lens of world-renowned photographer George Kalinsky comes this look at one hundred leading and influential rabbis of the twenty-first century. Through lush and brilliant photographs and essa
San Francisco holds a special place in the American imagination. Throughout the decades, the Golden Gate has seduced scores of people who have come seeking fortune and freedom. Its steep streets and s
A wonderfully dressed up and beautifully illustrated tour of America's most beloved bohemia: Greenwich Village. Jaunty and informative, this book includes four walking tours that illuminate the lives
Penis envy? P'shaw. From the bestselling author of How to Make Your Man Behave In 21 Days or Less Using the Secrets of Professional Dog Trainers comes (ahem) The Clitourist, a witty and empowering gu
"No matter where you are or who you are, there are four main things that you have to do if you want to make good friends and keep them.You have to be HONESTYou have to be FAIRYou have to be STRONGand
The first book to capture the philosophy and spirit behind the work of Charles and Ray Eames, An Eames Primer offers an in-depth look at the couple's prolific legacy--one that has placed them among th
Damien Hirst is one of the most controversial, influential, and fascinating artists working today, and arguably the most famous. From the controversy of his early work to the political storm surroundi
For more than twenty years, Thrasher magazine has been the leading authority on skateboarders and their culture. Packed with hundreds of the most intense skateboarding photographs ever printed, Insan
As images of men's bodies have proliferated in pop culture and advertising during the past decade, many artists and photographers have taken up the male nude as a primary subject. Recent work has spar
A Well-Kept Home re-creates the natural rhythms used by earlier generations to manage their homes, offering a wide range of practical advice with over 120 traditional recipes and tips that are still
The most definitive guide to the sport of bowling, this book is sure to take your game and your average to the next level.Parker Bohn III, the 1999 Professional Bowlers Association Player of the Year
02 Carmel, California, has always been a community of artists, writers, and freethinkers. During the early part of its rich history, the area was home to Robinson Jeffers, Mary Austin, Ansel Adams, C
Amusing and quirky, the Overheard series is a uniquely designed record of conversational snippets heard in public settings. Overheard at the Museum, the first in the series, captures the spectrum of h
It seems that almost everyone likes treehouses. Smiles of recognition turn into grins of enthusiasm as more people discover them and dream about making their own private retreats or family play spaces
Following on from the great success of Great Houses of England and Wales (Rizzoli), this concise edition of the original work brings together a selection of the finest houses into a completely redesig
The Internet has proven to be most effective when it allows us to feel the power of connections, to reach halfway around the world in real time and be a part of activities that would otherwise be imp
Very few designers of this century-- a century dominated by specialization and fragmentation-- can be called universal, but Santiago Calatrava is one of these few. In his numerous buildings, engineeri
The official playing and coaching manual for youth soccer of the United States Soccer Federation.The definitive playing and coaching manual for youth soccer. Compiled by the coaching, educational and
From New York's famous Paramount Hotel to the official apartments of former French president Francios Mitterand, Philippe Starck's designs are as popular and as well-known as they are ubiquitous. Yo
Published on occasion of the major Sargent retrospective traveling to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in 1999, John Singer Sargent: The Male Nudes
The first official book done in association with the media-shy band that redefined the musical sound of the 1990s, Pearl Jam: Place/Date captures the raw intensity, behind-the-scenes comraderie, and
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) designed America's most beloved parks and landscapes of the past century--New York's Central Park, Brooklyn's Prospect Park, the U.S. Capitol grounds, the Biltmore E
Fallingwater - Wright's masterwork - is considered his sublime integration of building and nature. Deep in the lush Pennsylvania forest, Fallingwater rises as a testament to Wright's genius. Nowhere e
This unprecedented volume unites for the first time the extraordinary paintings of twentieth-century artist Edward Hopper and the poems that his works inspired. The wide range of poets whose writings
A new generation, enabled by selfie sticks and social media, is being drawn to photography, and this is the perfect book to inspire and illuminate their appreciation of the full and rich history of
Make magnets, cupcake toppers, garlands, cards, wall art, finger puppets, and more! With 52 different themes, from rainbows and snowmen to ladybugs and groundhogs, you'll find fun and cuteness on
A celebration of the monuments, landmarks and other sites that make Paris unmistakable from any other world city in a fun, interactive pop-up book formatA selection of the city’s most iconic monuments
A year-long celebration of America's most beloved and iconic art instructor, Bob Ross.The Bob Ross: A Happy Little Day-to-Day 2019 Calendar is a decorative and nostalgic collection of Bob Ross'
