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Little Kids and Their Big Dogs - Hardcover

$64.78

by Andy Seliverstoff (Photographer), Andy Seliverstoff (Author)From hugely popular photographer Andy Seliverstoff of St. Petersburg, Russia, comes this utterly charming collection of just what the title says -- little kids and the big dogs they love.Through the prism of Seliverstoff's magic lens, impossibly big dogs (Great Danes, Saint Bernards, Leonbergers, Newfoundlands, Irish Wolfhounds, to name a few) and some rare ones (like Komondorok and Bracchi Italiani) telegraph the special relation...

$60.00

by Taschen (Editor)"Les diners de Gala is uniquely devoted to the pleasures of taste ... If you are a disciple of one of those calorie-counters who turn the joys of eating into a form of punishment, close this book at once; it is too lively, too aggressive, and far too impertinent for you."--Salvador Dalí Food and surrealism make perfect bedfellows: sex and lobsters, collage and cannibalism, the meeting of a swan and a toothbrush on a pastry case. The opulent dinner parties thrown by Salvador...

$25.00

by Gilles Néret (Author), Robert Descharnes (Author)Painter, sculptor, writer, and filmmaker, Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) was one of the century's greatest exhibitionists and eccentrics--and was rewarded with fierce controversy wherever he went. He was one of the first to apply the insights of Sigmund Freud and psychoanalysis to the art of painting, approaching the subconscious with extraordinary sensitivity and imagination. This publication presents the artist's painted oeuvre. After many year...

Los Angeles. Portrait of a City - Hardcover

$70.00

by David L. Ulin (Author), Kevin Starr (Author), Jim Heimann (Editor)From the first known photograph taken in Los Angeles to its most recent sweeping vistas, this photographic tribute to the City of Angels provides a fascinating journey through the city's cultural, political, industrial, and sociological history. It traces the city's development from the 1880s real estate boom, through the early days of Hollywood and the urban sprawl of the late 20th century, right up to the present day. With...

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by Jean Claude Gautrand (Author)A city built on two millennia of history, Paris is entering the third century of its love story with photography.It was on the banks of the Seine that Niépce and Daguerre officially gave birth to this new art that has flourished ever since, developing a distinctive language and becoming a vital tool of knowledge.Paris: Portrait of a City leads us through what Goethe described as a "universal city where every step upon a bridge or a square recalls a great past, ...

Gustav Klimt. the Complete Paintings - Hardcover

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by Tobias G. Natter (Author)Fall under the spell of Gustav Klimt. Over a century after his death, Viennese artist Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) still startles with his unabashed eroticism, dazzling surfaces, and artistic experimentation. In this neat, dependable monograph, we gather all of Klimt's paintings alongside authoritative art historical commentary and privileged archival material from Klimt's own archive to trace the evolution of his astonishing oeuvre. With top-quality illustration, incl...

$45.00

by Athena Calderone (Author)"This book is filled with her wisdom, insight, and direction on how to create and curate a space that will always feel like home." --Bobby Berk, star, Queer Eye From celebrated design expert and interior designer Athena Calderone comes a look into how creatives decorate their spaces. Beautiful design isn't just pleasant to look at; it improves the quality of our lives. In Live Beautiful, Athena Calderone, the EyeSwoon creator, taps into her international network...

Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide - Hardcover

$42.50

by Cecily Wong (Author), Dylan Thuras (Author), Atlas Obscura (Author)A New York Times, USA Today, and national indie bestseller.A Feast of Wonder! Created by the ever-curious minds behind Atlas Obscura, this breathtaking guide transforms our sense of what people around the world eat and drink. Covering all seven continents, Gastro Obscura serves up a loaded plate of incredible ingredients, food adventures, and edible wonders. Ready for a beer made from fog in Chile? Sardinia's "Threads of G...

East: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing [American Measurements] - Hardcover

$35.00

by Meera Sodha (Author)This edition has been adapted for the US market. It was originally published in the UK. * Named one of the best cookbooks of the year by The New York Times, the Boston Globe, and Delish * "Enticing, inviting and delicious. Vegan and vegetarian dishes that are hard to resist (and why should you?)." --Yotam Ottolenghi "Sodha, who writes a vegan cooking column for The Guardian, has widened her scope in this exceptional volume, drawing on ingredients and techniques from thr...

Old World Italian: Recipes and Secrets from Our Travels in Italy: A Cookbook - Hardcover

$40.00

by Mimi Thorisson (Author)Mimi explores the beautiful coasts and countrysides of Italy in this lavishly photographed cookbook featuring simple, authentic recipes inspired by the country's devoted producers and rich food heritage. "A tribute to the home cooking of real families across the country."--The Wall Street Journal NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FOOD NETWORK Beloved for her gorgeous cookbooks A Kitchen in France and French Country Cooking, Mimi Thorisson, along with he...

Poolside: The World's Most Extraordinary Hotel Pools - Hardcover

$115.15

by Retreat Magazine (Created by), Molly Martin (Editor), Mike Dobson (Foreword by)Retreat Magazine presents POOLSIDE: The Word's Most Extraordinary Hotel Pools, a hardcover book showcasing the world's most spectacular pools. From iconic infinity-edge pools to private plunge pools with a view, this book is designed in celebration of the best poolside experiences. Travel's ultimate amenity, swimming pools, are at the heart of every luxury hotel experience.In appreciation of hotels that are taki...

Interesting Stories For Curious People: A Collection of Fascinating Stories About History, Science, Pop Culture and Just About Anything Else You Can T - Paperback

$12.83

by Bill O'Neill (Author)Want to impress your buddies at the bar?Need to think of something interesting to do at the next family gathering?Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, true crime, and the paranormal?Pick up Interesting Stories for Curious People, the ultimate guide book for a plethora of interesting facts about a whole bunch of several different topics. A quick read packed with information from cover to cover.Here you will find out: How did a Frenchman succes...

Jean-Michel Basquiat. 40th Ed. - Hardcover

$30.00

by Eleanor Nairne (Author), Hans Werner Holzwarth (Editor)The legend of Jean-Michel Basquiat is as strong as ever. Synonymous with 1980s New York, the artist first appeared in the late 1970s under the tag SAMO, spraying caustic comments and fragmented poems on the walls of the city. He appeared as part of a thriving underground scene of visual arts and graffiti, hip hop, post-punk, and DIY filmmaking, which met in a booming art world. As a painter with a strong personal voice, Basquiat soon b...

Resident Dog (Compact): Incredible Homes and the Dogs That Live There - Hardcover

$34.95

by Nicole England (Author)In this stunningly photographed book of architecturally superb houses--many of them architects' own homes--we see how the presence of a dog brings warmth and life to the most dramatic spaces. From midcentury raw brick to a penthouse apartment, gracious Edwardian to Scandinavian modern, from beach house to country retreat, there is always room for a dog or two. They trot, nap, and sniff through every page, at times more rambunctious than their surroundings, and at oth...

At Home: Evocative & Art-Forward Interiors - Hardcover

$35.00

by Brian Paquette (Author)Evoking memories of the past and aspirations for the future to create unique contemporary interiors.Interior design should not be sterile or static; it's a living extension of art meant to be touched, used, and admired. This mindset is the heart of Brian Paquette's interiors. Beginning with the motto, "Function and comfort, first and always," Paquette explores each client's interests and lifestyle to create homes that reflect their identity, history, and aspirations....

$80.00

Bringing together all the greats--from Air Jordan 1 to Air Presto--Nike and Virgil Abloh reinvented sneaker culture with the collaborative project The Ten and redesigned 10 sneaker icons. Experience engineering ingenuity and Abloh's investigative design process: each shoe is a piece of industrial design, a readymade sculpture, and a wearable all... Number of Pages: 352 Publication Date: November 15, 2020

$55.00

by Hayao Miyazaki (Artist), Jessica Niebel (Author), Toshio Suzuki (Foreword by)A richly illustrated journey through the extraordinary cinematic worlds of beloved filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki A New York Magazine 2021 holiday gift guide pick For over four decades, Hayao Miyazaki has been enchanting audiences of all ages. His animated films, often featuring children navigating unfamiliar and challenging worlds, offer timeless explorations of youth and what it means to grow up. Celebrated and admire...

Minimalista: Your Step-By-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life - Hardcover

$30.00

by Shira Gill (Author)Elevate your personal style, trim your belongings, and transform your life, one room at a time, with this visionary lifestyle and home organization book from professional organizing expert, Shira Gill. "Warm, funny, and direct, Shira builds you up while helping you edit down to the best version of yourself."--Stacy London, New York Times bestselling author of The Truth About Style As a professional home organizer with clients ranging from students to multi-millionaires, ...

Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora [A Cookbook] - Hardcover

$40.00

by Bryant Terry (Editor)A beautiful, rich, and groundbreaking book exploring Black foodways within America and around the world, curated by food activist and author of Vegetable Kingdom Bryant Terry. WINNER OF THE ART OF EATING PRIZE - JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE - ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe - ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Time Out, NPR, Los Angeles Times, Food52, Glamour, New York Post, Minn...

Let's Get Lost: The World's Most Stunning Remote Locations - Hardcover

$36.00

by Finn Beales (Author)Get away from it all and reignite your wanderlust with this unique collection of epic landscape photography from some of the remotest and most spectacular locations around the globe. Curated by award-winning travel and lifestyle photographer Finn Beales, Let's Get Lost offers pure visual escapism with over 200 spectacular shots of remote and beautiful places which will inspire you to get back out into the world after months and years of lockdowns and travel restriction...

$29.99

by Susan Kaufman (Author)From photographer Susan Kaufman, an intimate celebration of the beauty and charm of New York CityFor some people, New York City exists only in their imaginations, a big-screen beacon of wonder and twenty-four seven delight. For others, it's a dream destination: the diverse urban center where they will finally feel they belong. And still for many, it's the place they already call home. No matter how you view New York, longtime fashion editor and photographer Susan Kauf...

Masa: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple - Hardcover

$35.00

by Jorge Gaviria (Author), Graydon Herriott (Photographer)A James Beard Award Nominee, National Bestseller, and Best Cookbook of 2022 from Los Angeles Times, Food and Wine, The Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, NPR, and Saveur. MASA is your guide to making authentic, high-quality masa from scratch and cooking with it in your home kitchen. It's time to learn the way to a perfect taco, and it all starts with the masa. Like sourdough before it, craft masa is on the brink of a global culi...

$100.00

by Philippe Garner (Author), Helmut Newton (Photographer)Virtually unparalleled in scope and spanning more than five decades, the photography of visionary Helmut Newton (1920-2004) reached millions through publication in magazines like Vogue and Elle. His oeuvre transcended genres, bringing elegance, style, and voyeurism to fashion, portrait, and glamour photography through a body of work that remains as inimitable as it is unrivaled. Having mastered the art of fashion photography early in hi...

Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America's National Parks, Third Expanded Edition - Hardcover

$80.00

by Qt Luong (Photographer), Dayton Duncan (Foreword by)Give the gift of the National Parks with this beautiful coffee table book: the most complete photography book about all the 63 US National Parks, and the only one with location notes for each photograph. Winner of 12 national and international awards. Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America's National Parks pays tribute to the millions of acres of protected wilderness and historical heritage in all our country's 63 nation...

Ghetto Gastro Presents Black Power Kitchen - Hardcover

$40.00

by Jon Gray (Author), Pierre Serrao (Author), Lester Walker (Author)Named a Best Cookbook of 2022 by Barnes & Noble Named a Best Cookbook of Fall 2022 by Food & Wine, Forbes, Philadelphia Inquirer, Publishers Weekly, The Takeout, and more An American Library Association CODES Essential Cookbook of the YearShortlisted for The Art of Eating Prize "This year's most important cookbook." --Vogue "Every recipe comes with an immersive story, bringing you closer to the intent behind the dish....

Noma 2.0: Vegetable, Forest, Ocean - Hardcover

$75.00

by René Redzepi (Author), Mette Søberg (Author), Junichi Takahashi (Author)A Barnes & Noble Best Cookbook of 2022 A Barnes & Noble Best Gift Book of 2022 There's a reason Noma sits atop the list of the world's best restaurants. Every bite, every dish, every course surprises, delights, challenges, and deeply satisfies in a way that's unique in the world of dining. As the New York Times's Pete Wells wrote recently in praising Noma's flavors, "sauces are administered so subtly that you ...

Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes - Hardcover

$35.00

by Aleksandra Crapanzano (Author)James Beard Award-winning writer Aleksandra Crapanzano shares the secrets of the cakes Parisians bake at home, from the simplest yogurt cakes to a deceptively easy bûche de Noël, from yuzu madeleines to boozy flourless chocolate confections. When we think of French desserts, we tend to imagine ornate creations and confections. Perhaps we envision a tarte Tatin, but rarely a homemade cake, whipped up on a weeknight with little fuss. But that is exactly what Par...

An American in Provence: Art, Life and Photography - Hardcover

$40.00

by Jamie Beck (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Let Jamie Beck transport you to the South of France with An American in Provence: part art book, part travelogue, part memoir, and part cookbook, and perfect for art lovers, Francophiles, and armchair travelers alike. An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from wildly popular and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down from her fast-paced life in New York C...

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by Maira Kalman (Author)From the critically acclaimed artist, designer, and author of the bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty and My Favorite Things comes a wondrous collection of words and paintings that is a moving meditation on the beauty and complexity of women's lives and roles, revealed in the things they hold."What do women hold? The home and the family. And the children and the food. The friendships. The work. The work of the world. And the work of being human. The memories. And...

Home Therapy: Interior Design for Increasing Happiness, Boosting Confidence, and Creating Calm: An Interior Design Book - Hardcover

$35.00

by Anita Yokota (Author)Self-help meets interior design in this holistic, gorgeously photographed guide that "thoughtfully and beautifully unpacks the tools and ideas to support mental wellness at home through design and styling" (Justina Blakeney, founder of Jungalow)."An original approach to domestic bliss."--Publishers Weekly Licensed therapist turned interior designer Anita Yokota knows that our surroundings are more than just a reflection of our personal style; how our homes are decorate...

Strikethrough: Typographic Messages of Protest - Hardcover

$45.00

by Silas Munro (Author), Stephen Coles (Contribution by), Colette Gaiter (Introduction by)A powerful new exploration of the uses of lettering, type and design to amplify resistance and inspire change--from 19th-century antislavery broadsides to the "Silence = Death" graphics of the AIDS epidemic and the handmade signs of the Black Lives Matter movementOrganized into chapters that explore the many ways to express dissent (RESIST!, VOTE!, STRIKE!, TEACH! and LOVE!), Strikethrough presents more ...

Ice Cold. a Hip-Hop Jewelry History - Hardcover

$100.00

by Vikki Tobak (Author)Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized "truck" style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundred...