READING ART: ART FOR BOOK LOVERS
As every book tells a story, every book in art is part of an intriguing, engaging, and relatable image. Books are depicted as indicators of intellect in portraits, as symbols of piety in religious paintings, as subjects in still lifes, and as the raw material for contemporary installations. Reading Art spotlights artworks from museums and collections around the globe, creating a gorgeous, inspiring homage to both the written word and to its pivotal role in the visual world.
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WHERE CHEFS EAT: A GUIDE TO CHEFS' FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
Forget the restaurant guides with entries chosen by a panel of ‘experts’. This 1,184-page guide is by the real specialists, featuring over 3,000 recommendations for more than 4,500 restaurants in more than 70 countries from more than 650 of the world’s best chefs, including: Jason Atherton, Shannon Bennett, Helena Rizzo, Stephen Harris, Yotam Ottolenghi, Yoshihiro Narisawa, and hundreds more. And, with a new international slate of editors, this third version is more comprehensive than ever.
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OLAFUR ELIASSON: EXPERIENCE
Conceived in close collaboration with the artist, this survey tracks Eliasson’s artistic practice from its start in the 1990s to the present – including works completed this year. Through hundreds of illustrations bracketed by writings on and by Eliasson, the book provides an unparalleled overview of his remarkably accessible output, from such large-scale interactive experiences as The weather project (2003) at Tate Modern to smaller, more delicate works on paper or made of glass, and includes photography, painting, and film.
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RED: ARCHITECTURE IN MONOCHROME
From the earliest structures to today’s contemporary creations, red has been one of the most traditional, and, at the same time, most cutting-edge, colors in the built world. This book brings together 150 of the finest examples of red buildings – from the deep-red and stainless steel of LA’s Petersen Automotive Museum to Moscow’s red-brick State Museum and beyond. Its visual pairings juxtapose striking works in a fresh, new approach to looking at and understanding architecture.
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PET-TECTURE: DESIGN FOR PETS
The perfect book for design-conscious pet owners and animal lovers alike, Pet-tecture presents an irresistible assortment of hundreds of houses and objects by the world’s leading designers, created with our furred and feathered friends in mind – from cats and dogs to birds, rabbits, horses, fish, mice, guinea pigs – even kangaroos and turtles! Whether it’s playful cat trees, concrete dog homes, luxury chicken coops, 3D-printed fish tanks, or a dog-shaped cat scratcher, Pet-tecture has the incredible range of design for animals covered.
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MANAGEMENT OF ART GALLERIES
What makes an art gallery successful? How do galleries ensure their marketing is right? How should galleries best approach new markets and customers, while still serving their loyal clientele? Based on the results of an anonymous survey sent to more than 8,000 galleries in the US, UK, and Germany, Magnus Resch’s insightful examination of the business of selling art, newly updated and revised, is a compelling read, with an approach that is both aspirational and practical.
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ANDY WARHOL "GIANT" SIZE : MINI FORMAT
Andy Warhol “Giant” Size remains the definitive document of this remarkable creative force, and a telling look at late twentieth-century pop culture. Now in a highly accessible trim size, it’s still packed with more than 2,000 illustrations culled from rarely seen archival material, documentary photography, and artwork. Dave Hickey’s compelling essay on Warhol’s geek-to-guru evolution combines with chapter openers by Warhol friends and insiders to give special insight into the way the enigmatic artist led his life and made his art.
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ATLAS OF BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE
The Brutalist aesthetic is enjoying a renaissance – and this book documents Brutalism as never before. In the most wide-ranging investigation ever undertaken into one of architecture’s most powerful movements, more than 850 Brutalist buildings – existing and demolished, classic and contemporary – are organized geographically into nine continental regions. Much-loved masterpieces in the UK and USA sit alongside lesser-known examples in Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond – 102 countries in all, proving that Brutalism was, and continues to be, a truly international architectural phenomenon.
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ANNIE LEIBOVITZ AT WORK
Leibovitz addresses young photographers and readers interested in what photographers do, but any reader interested in contemporary history will be fascinated by her account of one of the richest bodies of work in the photographic canon. The subjects include photojournalism, studio work, photographing dancers and athletes, working with writers, and making the transition from shooting with film to working with digital cameras. Originally published in 2008, this revised and updated edition brings Leibovitz’s bestselling book back into print.
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THE ANDY WARHOL CATALOGUE RAISONNE, PAINTINGS 1976-1978
This two-book addition to The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné persuasively demonstrates the subversive core of Warhol’s art. Intent on radical departure from his portraiture in the early seventies, Warhol’s production gradually became anything but ‘just faces’. From portraits of athletes and self-portraits to his Skull and Hammer and Sickle series, the Torso and Sex Parts paintings, and his abstract Piss, Oxidation, and Cum canvases, volume 5 showcases Warhol’s work
as powerful, and provocative as ever.
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as powerful, and provocative as ever.
ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: PORTRAITS 2005–2016
Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 2005–2016 is the photographer’s follow-up to her two landmark compilations, Annie Leibovitz: Photographs, 1970–1990 and A Photographer’s Life, 1990– 2005. For this new collection, Leibovitz has selected the best and most representative portraits from her recent work. The pictures document contemporary culture with an artist’s eye, wit, and an uncanny ability to personalize even the most recognizable and distinguished figures.
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YVES SAINT LAURENT ACCESSORIES
From his inaugural collection in 1962 to his final presentation in 2002, Yves Saint Laurent conceived one-of-a-kind accessories to complement his legendary couture clothing. Designed and edited in close collaboration with the Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Accessories is the only book to date to shed light on the exquisite and rarely documented jewellery, hats, shoes, and handbags that elevated the outfits created by one of the most influential fashion designers of all time.
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GRACE : THIRTY YEARS OF FASHION AT VOGUE
Grace: Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue showcases some of the most memorable photographs published in British and American Vogue from 1972 to 2002, stories created by the iconic fashion editor Grace Coddington. Both monograph and memoir, the book shows how Coddington transformed static studio portraiture into modern vivid tableaux and turned location shoots into cinematic narratives. This edition, at a new smaller trim size, introduces Coddington’s iconic work to broad audiences of readers and fashion lovers alike.
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THE FASHION BOOK
‘The fashion bible.’ – Vogue. The Fashion Book captures the history of fashion in one beautiful package. Now available in a new hardcover, midi-format gift edition, The Fashion Book has been updated with a new cover and, as a new feature for this format, a detailed timeline that chronicles the history of fashion. Spanning almost 200 years The Fashion Book contains all the biggest and brightest names in fashion – including designers, photographers, style icons, models and retailers.
ADR BOOK: BEYOND FASHION
Anna dello Russo is one of the fashion world’s most fascinating characters, with a truly global profile and a career that continues to take her in groundbreaking directions. Designed as a keepsake box filled with a variety of surprises – a flip book, two large posters, a pack of signature fashion trading cards, a pop-up book, extracts from her personal diary, and much more – this highly covetable object features some of dello Russo’s best work and reflects her eccentric personality, creativity, and playful wit.
THE INDIAN VEGETARIAN COOKBOOK
Vegetables are an integral part of Indian cuisine – and this collection of 150 healthy and approachable vegetarian recipes showcases an array of delicious breakfasts and drinks, soups and salads, vegetables and legumes, grains, and desserts. Drawing inspiration from India’s myriad regions and culinary traditions, Pushpesh Pant simplifies this hugely popular cuisine with easily achievable, nourishing, and authentic dishes so tasty and satisfying that they are suitable for vegetarians, meat-eaters, and those simply wishing to reduce the amount of meat in their diet.
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WHERE TO DRINK BEER
Where to Drink Beer is the ultimate guide by the real experts – 500 of the world’s most revered brewers reveal the little-known, eclectic, and surprising destinations they visit for their ultimate beer. With 1,600 listings in more than 70 countries – and detailed maps, reviews, key information, honest comments, and suggestions – there is nothing like it. Designed in the same visually striking format as Phaidon’s bestselling Where Chefs Eat, this book guides thirsty beer fans toward the best places across the globe to find the best examples of the world’s most popular beverage.
CALIFORNIA CAPTURED
Los Angeles photographer Marvin Rand created iconic images of some of the most celebrated architectural creations of his time, photographing buildings by the likes of Modernist masters Craig Ellwood, Louis Kahn, and Frank Lloyd Wright to capture the essence of their work – and, in doing so, played a critical role in shaping the Mid-Century California style now worshiped the world over. The discovery of Rand’s archive has brought a treasure trove to life, and California Captured showcases it – and the period – as never before.
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CUBA: THE COOKBOOK
Cuban food is known worldwide for its blend of bright colors and intense flavors, and Cuba: The Cookbook is the first book to celebrate and document comprehensively its cuisine and contemporary food culture. Collected by those who best know the entire Cuban culinary landscape, the 350 home-cooking recipes in this compendium explore the country’s myriad traditions and influences – from Spanish to Soviet to Chinese – through recipes for appetizers, rice dishes, fish, meat, vegetables, egg dishes, desserts, and more.
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ROOM FOR DESSERT
Will Goldfarb showcases a menu of desserts and fine pastry work at Room4Dessert in Ubud, Bali, with an approach inspired by local ingredients and stunning surroundings. In this, his first book, with a foreword by Albert Adrià, Goldfarb lifts the curtain on his creativity, revealing the processes that form the basis of his stand-out desserts, exploring taste, texture, and flavor. Home cooks can master basic recipes with the aid of step-by-step photography, then enter his creative world to see how staples can be turned into stunning masterpieces.
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ASKA
Aska is the first book from chef Fredrik Berselius. This chef monograph takes the reader on his journey to New York City from Sweden, finding an 1860s Brooklyn warehouse, and conceiving every aspect of his restaurant, far beyond the food. At Aska, which, within six months of re-opening at its present location was awarded two Michelin stars, Berselius has created an intimate dining experience with a seasonally driven ambitious tasting menu. This book celebrates his Nordic- inspired dishes with 40 recipes, evocative personal writing, and stunning photography.
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BRAE
In the countryside outside Melbourne, Chef Dan Hunter has transformed a rustic farmhouse into the award-winning Brae, one of Australia’s most exciting dining destinations. Brae attracts diners from around the world with its fine-dining approach to hyper-local cuisine. In this, his first book, Hunter explores the theme of place and its impact on him and on his unique style of cooking. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Australia’s landscape, his story is reflected in lush colour photography of his food and the environment.
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SNARKITECTURE
Fast becoming one of the world’s most sought- after studios, Snarkitecture has designed installations, architecture, products, and furniture for a diverse range of clients, including COS, Kith, Calvin Klein, the New Museum, Kartell, and Beats by Dre. This book presents more than 70 of their projects and investigates how its founders, artist Daniel Arsham and architect Alex Mustonen, work at the interface between their disciplines to come up with some of the most beguiling and fascinating designs seen in recent years.
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ANIMAL: EXPLORING THE ZOOLOGICAL WORLD
Animal: Exploring the Zoological World is a visually stunning, broad-ranging survey in the style of Phaidon’s internationally bestselling Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World. Through 300 images, carefully curated by an international panel of experts, the book chronicles the captivating visual history of humankind’s fascination with animals. Highlighting the extraordinary diversity of life on earth, Animal combines manuscripts, paintings, prints, and illustrations with photographs and digital renderings to bring the zoological world vividly to life.
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THE MEZZE COOKBOOK
The 140 home-cooking recipes in this book explore the regional diversity of Middle Eastern sharing dishes, from Lebanon and Iran to Turkey and Syria. Divided by style of dish, the book features both meat-based and vegetarian dishes, along with suggested mezze-style menus and a glossary of ingredients. From Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Smoked Paprika to Pistachio and Pomegranate Cakes, The Mezze Cookbook is packed with both traditional and modern takes on this age-old way to share food.
KATE - MARIO SORRENTI
This gorgeously produced book features intimate, never-before-published portraits of a young and undiscovered Kate Moss, taken in the early 1990s by her then-boyfriend, Italian photographer Mario Sorrenti. Seen by Calvin Klein, the photographs gave life to the famous Obsession campaign, which launched Moss to international superstardom. Sumptuously reproduced in tritone and presented in a cloth-covered clamshell box, Kate is a stunning photographic portfolio of one of contemporary culture’s most iconic figures.
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THE NORDIC BAKING BOOK
Nordic culture is renowned for its love of baking and baked goods: hot coffee is paired with cinnamon buns laced with cardamom, and cold winter nights are made cozier with the warmth of the oven. No one is better equipped to explore this subject than acclaimed chef Magnus Nilsson. In The Nordic Baking Book, Nilsson delves into all aspects of Nordic home baking – modern and traditional, sweet and savory – with recipes for everything from breads and pastries to cakes, cookies, and holiday treats.
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OUT OF THE JAR
ARTISAN SPIRITS & LIQUEURS
Distilling spirits is an age-old craft that is currently experiencing a renaissance. Today’s young distillers are striking the right balance between tradition and innovation. They are using premium ingredients to create a wide array of artisanal spirits that offer exceptional taste experiences.
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Distilling spirits is an age-old craft that is currently experiencing a renaissance. Today’s young distillers are striking the right balance between tradition and innovation. They are using premium ingredients to create a wide array of artisanal spirits that offer exceptional taste experiences.
CRAFTED MEAT
THE NEW MEAT CULTURE: CRAFT AND RECIPES
Fine charcuterie made with passion and respect is experiencing an undeniable revival. Combining quality with consciousness, young butchers are shaking up the trade and making delectable products from premium ingredients, rediscovering pâtés, sausages, and cold cuts.
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Fine charcuterie made with passion and respect is experiencing an undeniable revival. Combining quality with consciousness, young butchers are shaking up the trade and making delectable products from premium ingredients, rediscovering pâtés, sausages, and cold cuts.
THE MONOCLE GUIDE TO BETTER LIVING
Monocle is one of the most successful magazines to be developed in the past decade.
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START ME UP!
NEW BRANDING FOR BUSINESSES
Start Me Up! is a compendium of innovative corporate design for a new generation. Brimming with imaginative business ideas that range from a turban tailoring house to an artistically ambitious mattress manufactory, it presents brands that break away from stereotypes through their visual identities.
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Start Me Up! is a compendium of innovative corporate design for a new generation. Brimming with imaginative business ideas that range from a turban tailoring house to an artistically ambitious mattress manufactory, it presents brands that break away from stereotypes through their visual identities.
TRADITIONAL COUTURE
FOLKLORIC HERITAGE COSTUMES
In Traditional Couture, German fashion photographer Gregor Hohenberg portrays the individuals, young and old alike, who currently wear authentic, traditional attire throughout his homeland. With an eye and sensibility with which he usually works with magazines including Elle, Vogue, and T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Hohenberg captures the dignity of the wearers, the beauty of their surroundings, and the glorious details of their distinctive clothing and its intricate tailoring.
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In Traditional Couture, German fashion photographer Gregor Hohenberg portrays the individuals, young and old alike, who currently wear authentic, traditional attire throughout his homeland. With an eye and sensibility with which he usually works with magazines including Elle, Vogue, and T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Hohenberg captures the dignity of the wearers, the beauty of their surroundings, and the glorious details of their distinctive clothing and its intricate tailoring.
FOR THE RECORD
CONVERSATIONS WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE SHAPED THE WAY WE LISTEN TO MUSIC
The Red Bull Music Academy is creating the future of music by bringing the vanguard of the industry together. In the book For the Record, the leaders shaping the current musical landscape offer their insights on today’s most relevant topics and how they will affect the evolution of music production.
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The Red Bull Music Academy is creating the future of music by bringing the vanguard of the industry together. In the book For the Record, the leaders shaping the current musical landscape offer their insights on today’s most relevant topics and how they will affect the evolution of music production.
THE CHILDREN AND THE WHALE
The Children and the Whale is a bedtime story, a magical journey and reminder to enjoy the adventurous moments we create in the world.
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UPGRADE
HOME EXTENSIONS, ALTERATIONS AND REFURBISHMENT
Upgrade explores architectural and design concepts that seek to enhance and repurpose our surroundings. From slight changes to complete renovations, the spectrum of possibilities is vast. Extensions upon a rooftop. Factories turned into relaxing retreats. Wood additions contrast with antique brick exteriors. Through engaging anecdotes and inspiriting images, Upgrade provides vibrant exemplars and enthusiasm for revamping existing spaces.
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Upgrade explores architectural and design concepts that seek to enhance and repurpose our surroundings. From slight changes to complete renovations, the spectrum of possibilities is vast. Extensions upon a rooftop. Factories turned into relaxing retreats. Wood additions contrast with antique brick exteriors. Through engaging anecdotes and inspiriting images, Upgrade provides vibrant exemplars and enthusiasm for revamping existing spaces.
THE HIDDEN TRACKS
HIKING ADVENTURES OFF THE BEATEN PATH EXPLORED BY CAM HONAN
Embark on a thrilling exploration of the world's most exciting, magnificent, and diverse walking trails and hiking destinations. Besides the better-known paths, The Hidden Tracks will also highlight some of the more out-of-the-way gems - be it an expedition on the other side of the world or a day's hike just a few hours from your hometown.
DO YOU LOOK LIKE YOUR DOG? MATCH DOGS WITH THEIR HUMANS: A MEMORY GAME
Do You Look Like Your Dog? by Gerrard Gethings, written by Mark Edmonds, and published by Laurence King in September 2018 is a hilarious new matching game that pairs dogs with their owners.
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THE INK HOUSE
The Ink House, by Rory Dobner and published by Laurence King in October 2018 is an unique picture book that takes readers on a journey through a curious and creative world.
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TTT: TATTOO
TTT: Tattoo by TTTism and Nicholas Schonberger, published by Laurence King in September 2018, is a high-quality, lavishly illustrated art book exploring contemporary tattoo culture across the world.
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STEVE MCCURRY: A LIFE IN PICTURES
Steve McCurry: A Life in Pictures: 40 Years of Photography by Bonnie McCurry, published by Laurence King in October 2018, is the biggest and most comprehensive volume on Steve McCurry to date.
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HOW TO RAISE A PLANT (AND MAKE IT LOVE YOU BACK)
How to Raise a Plant: and Make It Love You Back by Morgan Doane and Erin Harding, published by Laurence King in October 2018, is a guide to plant husbandry aimed at a new generation of indoor gardening enthusiasts.
VALIDATED : THE MAKEUP OF VAL GARLAND
Val Garland, the fashion industry's leading makeup artist, explores her career highlights and the inspiration behind her most memorable work. She talks for the first time about working with cultural icons including Kate Moss, Edward Enninful, Nick Knight, Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano and more.
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SHE DANCES ON JACKSON
In 2011 Vanessa Winship was the recipient of the Henri Cartier Bresson Award which funds an artist to pursue a new photographic project. For over a year Winship travelled across the United States, from California to Virginia, New Mexico to Montana, in pursuit of the fabled ‘American dream’.
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ROCK THE SHACK
Rock the Shack takes us to the places we long for. For the first time in the history of humankind, more people live in cities than in the country. Yet, at the same time, more and more city dwellers are yearning for rural farms, mountain cabins, or seaside homes.
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YOU'RE INVITED!
We all love to be invited. The wedding of a relative; a friend's garden party; the launch of a new fashion label. Whether private party or corporate affair, a special occasion deserves a special invitation. You’re Invited! provides alluring invitations fashioned with hand-lettering techniques, fine paper choices, innovative printing methods, and more.
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ANIMAL ALLSTARS
The anomalous animals of the African continent get their moment in the spotlight. From honey badgers to electric catfish, Animal Allstars provides factual and fantastical fun.
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WHAT DO GROWN-UPS DO ALL DAY?
What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day? depicts punk rock drummers, journalists, male nurses, bistro chefs, designers, and more. What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day? illustrates that anything is possible for girls and boys.
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THE BIG BOOK OF TREASURES
The Big Book of Treasures tells the stories of famous treasure hunters from past centuries; from the lost Aztec treasure of La Noche Triste to the recovered gold coins and bars of the SS Central America to the Padmanabhaswamy temple treasure found in India to the exploits of The Sass Brothers, adventure undoubtedly awaits.
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FAST FORWARD
Cars do much more than take us from point A to B: they transport us into the future. Extraordinary vehicles anticipate design trends and make design accessible to the general public.
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LOS LOGOS 8
Los Logos 8 is the authoritative reference on contemporary logo design. As with previous editions of Gestalten’s indispensable Los Logos series, this expertly curated collection is both a guide to the latest innovations and a prognostication of coming trends.
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BELOW ZERO
Colder temperatures invite a variety of unique ways to interact with nature. Dog sleighs and snowshoes facilitate movement across snowy plains for everyday icy life whilst ice motocross and figure skating provide a burst of adrenaline.
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NORTHERN DELIGHTS
Northern Delights reveals why hardly any other interior or product design is so timeless, so functional, so aesthetic, and of such high quality as that of Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark.
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THE MONOCLE GUIDE TO COSY HOMES
This Monocle book tells us how to turn a house into a home. Both a practical guide and a great source of inspiration, The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes presents the interiors, furniture, and locations you need to know about along with portraits of the people who can make it happen.
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EVERGREEN
Private paradises nestled in the backyards of homes. Rooftops that act as community gardens. Edible patches of beauty hidden within city blocks. Evergreen shows the verdant aesthetic statement that allows city dwellers to bring nature back into the every day and quenches urban gardening desires.
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KITCHEN KULTURE
The kitchen is the new living room: a space for social gathering, collaborative cooking, event hosting, and communal dining. Undergoing immense transformation through time and continually adapting to current social and aesthetic trends, the room that used to be a service area relegated to the back of the house is now the multi-functional hub of the home.
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SCANDINAVIA DREAMING
The nuanced realm of Nordic design has two personalities. On one side, there sits the open, light, friendly, and democratic constituent. And, on the other hand, is its moody counterpart: sleek and sophisticated; timeless and traditional; and deeply rooted in the sensations and juxtapositions of nature.
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ONE YEAR ON A BIKE
Martijn Doolaard traded the convenience of a car and the distractions of daily life for a cross-continental cycling journey: a biped adventure that would take him from Amsterdam to Singapore.
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WANDERLUST
The Narrows Top Down Route, the spectacular El Caminito del Rey in Spain, the fabled Kumano Kodo pilgrimage in Japan, or a mythical hiking path in the land of the giants in Norway – Wanderlust explores legendary hiking trails in enchanting corners of the world and over a variety of terrain: thin ice and desert sands; coastal tracks and forest pathways.
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PORSCHE 911
When Ferdinand Porsche could not find a sports car he liked, he decided to build one himself. And now, the rest is history: Jerry Seinfeld drives it; Boris Johnson admires it; Steve McQueen loves it; and Jeremy Clarkson hates it.
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THE FLY FISHER
Fly fishing combines connecting with nature, the defining of personal aesthetics, and physical activity. The Fly Fisher shows the most beautiful fishing spots, self-tied flies, and the right equipment for this increasingly popular lark of leisure.
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THE PENCIL PERFECT
The Pencil Perfect takes its namesake’s four simple ingredients – wood, graphite, clay, and water – and narrates a tale of worldwide influence and innovation.
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SURF SHACKS
Many abodes can fall under the label of surf shack: New York City apartments, cabins nestled next to national parks, or tiny Hawaiian huts. Surfing communities are overflowing with creativity, innovation, and rich personas.
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NEW ROMANCE
The raw charm of rustic farmhouses, the inviting ease of country homes: New Romance presents romantic interiors inspired by modernity.
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SMALL HOMES, GRAND LIVING
Small Homes, Grand Living’s assortment of projects and homes pays homage to the iconic innovation within modest living areas and shows the creative usage of space in continually expanding urban areas.
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INSIDE UTOPIA
Spectacular and reflective, unpretentious and efficient: the breathtaking Elrod House by John Lautner; the Lagerfeld Apartment near Cannes that seems like a set from a science fiction film; Palais Bulles in France with its organic and unique architecture.
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BOHEMIAN RESIDENCE
Urban landscapes offer a multitude of enticing options: from cozy apartments to chic duplexes to historic townhouses.
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FOREVER MORE
Forever More covers the best of the ever-changing contemporary tattoo underground. Bold tribal motifs and gritty stick and pokes bask in a resurgence alongside the fluidity of watercolors and the deviance of Art Brut.
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ROCK THE BOAT
Moveable homes with endless opportunities for exploration and changes of scenery. Converted ferries provide ample space for families.
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TAKE A BATH
The bathroom is multifaceted: the room where you start your morning routine and unwind at the end of a long day; a sanctuary within one’s own four walls; or a place to pause before rushing out the door.
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ALPHABETICS
AN AESTHETICALLY AWESOME ALLITERATED ALPHABET ANTHOLOGY
From Atticus, the altruistic astronaut, to Zooey, the zonked zombie, this book revamps the ABCs.
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From Atticus, the altruistic astronaut, to Zooey, the zonked zombie, this book revamps the ABCs.
SHOPLIFTER!
NEW RETAIL ARCHITECTURE AND BRAND SPACES
Disrupted by online shopping, shops and brands find themselves in a permanent battle over the most innovative store concepts, striking window displays, and genius presentation of goods, to breathe new life into the traditional retail flow.
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Disrupted by online shopping, shops and brands find themselves in a permanent battle over the most innovative store concepts, striking window displays, and genius presentation of goods, to breathe new life into the traditional retail flow.
LITTLE BIG ROOMS
NEW NURSERIES AND ROOMS TO PLAY IN
A child’s room must be fun both for its smaller inhabitants and for the parents that arrange them; it’s here that budding young minds first begin to explore the world.
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A child’s room must be fun both for its smaller inhabitants and for the parents that arrange them; it’s here that budding young minds first begin to explore the world.
THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLDEN WONDERFLOWER
Fox embarks on a journey through the mountains to search for this fascinatingly fabulous plant.
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THE CAROUSEL OF ANIMALS
A POP-UP BOOK BY GÉRARD LO MONACO
A lion riding a dog, monkeys boxing a kangaroo, a fox riding a fire engine… This is one ride children won’t want to miss! As the book unfolds and the carousel starts to turn, we see a troupe of characters march past in colorful array.
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A lion riding a dog, monkeys boxing a kangaroo, a fox riding a fire engine… This is one ride children won’t want to miss! As the book unfolds and the carousel starts to turn, we see a troupe of characters march past in colorful array.
HIT THE ROAD
VANS, NOMADS AND ROADSIDE ADVENTURES
Hit the Road – and leave your comfort zone behind. Step aboard a four-wheeled home that allows you the freedom to stay wherever you want, whenever you want, and however you want.
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Hit the Road – and leave your comfort zone behind. Step aboard a four-wheeled home that allows you the freedom to stay wherever you want, whenever you want, and however you want.
RECORDMANIA
ATLAS OF THE INCREDIBLE
The biggest, the strongest, the fastest, the loudest—Recordmania sets the bar for the best atlas of the world’s incredible records.
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The biggest, the strongest, the fastest, the loudest—Recordmania sets the bar for the best atlas of the world’s incredible records.
HOW BIG IS BIG? HOW FAR IS FAR? ALL AROUND ME
Designed to be playful in its approach by using relatable comparisons that are brought into the child’s own daily sphere.
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PETITE PLACES
CLEVER INTERIORS FOR HUMBLE HOMES
From living rooms and kitchens to bedrooms and bathrooms, small spaces can offer immense possibilities.
THE MONOCLE GUIDE TO BUILDING BETTER CITIES
What makes a great city? What are the world’s most livable cities? In this book, Monocle reveals what makes a metropolis tick.
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THE MONOCLE GUIDE TO HOTELS, INNS AND HIDEAWAYS
A MANUAL FOR EVERYONE FROM HOLIDAYMAKERS TO HOTELIERS. WE SIDESTEP THE HUMDRUM HAUNTS IN FAVOUR OF STAYS WITH SUBSTANCE.
Monocle’s latest book will tell you where to find a top hotel—and also how to design or run your own.
Monocle’s latest book will tell you where to find a top hotel—and also how to design or run your own.
NORDIC BY NATURE
NORDIC CUISINE AND CULINARY EXCURSIONS
Welcome to the Nordic kitchen: a place of innovation, creativity and longevity. Explore the pleasures of contemporary Danish cuisine with Nordic by Nature.
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Welcome to the Nordic kitchen: a place of innovation, creativity and longevity. Explore the pleasures of contemporary Danish cuisine with Nordic by Nature.
Born-Free
THE HOME OF VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE AND CHOPPER CULTURE
Change your life. buy a bike. Become a part of the motorcycle family. Live to ride, ride to live. You were born free! Born-Free is the Woodstock of the motorcycle scene: the world’s biggest gathering for riders of vintage custom motorcycles.
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Change your life. buy a bike. Become a part of the motorcycle family. Live to ride, ride to live. You were born free! Born-Free is the Woodstock of the motorcycle scene: the world’s biggest gathering for riders of vintage custom motorcycles.
THE GRAND HOSTELS
LUXURY HOSTELS OF THE WORLD BY BUDGETTRAVELLER
Hostels are more fun! Would you like to explore cities with like-minded people when you travel? Live the local life, and take part in communal activities?
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Hostels are more fun! Would you like to explore cities with like-minded people when you travel? Live the local life, and take part in communal activities?
THE INCOMPLETE
HIGHSNOBIETY GUIDE TO STREET FASHION AND CULTURE. The history of street fashion and an encyclopaedia of culturally-relevant street fashion brands. Highsnobiety is the fashion authority to present the menswear brands to know and the garments that are not just foolproof — but trendproof.
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NEWSPAPER DESIGN
Newspaper Design showcases the best of editorial and graphic design from the most renowned newspapers across the world, and proves that skillful news design matters more than ever before.
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AND TIME FOLDS BY VANESSA WINSHIP
And Time Folds accompanies a retrospective exhibition of the British photographer Vanessa Winship at the Barbican Art Gallery, London. At once intimate and epic, Winship’s black-and-white photographs explore notions of borders, land, memory, desire and history. This volume comprises photographs from seven series, including projects made during a decade living in the region of the Balkans, Turkey and the Caucasus; as well as work made in Georgia, America and the U.K.
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ALEC SOTH: NIAGARA
In the follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut monograph Sleeping by the Mississippi, Alec Soth turned his eye to another iconic body of water, Niagara Falls. As with his photographs of the Mississippi, Soth’s pictures of Niagara are less about natural wonder than human desire. “I went to Niagara for the same reason as the honeymooners and suicide jumpers,” says Soth, “the relentless thunder of the Falls just calls for big passion.”
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TTP BY HAYAHISA TOMIYASU
TTP is a series of photographs made by Hayahisa Tomiyasu from the window of his former student apartment in the German city of Leipzig. From his south-facing view we see a 'tischtennisplatte' or ping pong table used for a plethora of purposes, except from table tennis. Tomiyasu spent five years documenting the table and thanks to his sustained curiosity we observe the idiosyncrasies of human behaviour and social habits, as seasons change, scenes mutate and people come and go.
VISUAL FEAST
CONTEMPORARY FOOD STAGING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
We eat with our eyes. People love to stage and take photos of their food. Driven by Instagram and the advertising industry, stylists, gourmandizers, and photographers continually invent new ways of presenting food as both delectable and radical. Visual Feast presents work nonpareil from this growing scene.
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We eat with our eyes. People love to stage and take photos of their food. Driven by Instagram and the advertising industry, stylists, gourmandizers, and photographers continually invent new ways of presenting food as both delectable and radical. Visual Feast presents work nonpareil from this growing scene.
STAY FOR BREAKFAST
While everyone has a morning ritual, each is rich in details and differences. Stay for Breakfast presents breakfast ideas for a cornucopia of occasions.
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THE CURRENT
NEW WHEELS FOR THE POST-PETROL AGE
The future of mobility is electric, and it could be our most thrilling ride yet!
RAVENS - MASAHISA FUKASE
Consistently proclaimed as one of the most important photobooks in the history of the medium, Ravens by Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase was first published in 1984 and the two subsequent editions have both been short runs and have sold out immediately. This bilingual facsimile of the first edition contains a new text by founder of the Masahisa Fukase Archives, Tomo Kosuga.
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INCOMING - RICHARD MOSSE
At a moment when the world is facing the world’s largest refugee and migration crisis since the Second World War, Incoming by Irish artist and Deutsche Börse Photography Prize winner Richard Mosse deals with the major humanitarian and political plight of our time, the displacement of millions due to war, persecution and climate change.
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4 PHOTOBOOKS ON HOLIDAY RESORTS YOU MUST SEE
Discover the present and future condition of holiday resorts through the eyes of photographers who have documented the hot summer days. If you wish to escape the sweltering heat of these months, dive in the sea of photography and swim with the bookish tide, check out our books’ selection.
MICHAEL MACK ON PUBLISHING AND BOOKS
Michael Mack is the founder of London-based independent art and photography publishing house – Mack Book. Mack works with established and emerging artists, writers and curators, and cultural institutions. In 2012, he established the First Book Award, in collaboration with the National Media Museum, Bradford and the Wilson Centre for Photography, London.
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THE NOMAD’S SPACE
The widely considered hallmark of every great civilisation that went down in history is ingenious and staggering architecture. Great architecture — magnificent temples, palaces and other residencies – symbolised the power of society and their sovereigns, the established hierarchy in the state, but also the unique discoveries of technology.
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