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Steve Schapiro. Andy Warhol and Friends - Hardcover

$70.00

by Taschen (Editor)In 1965, Steve Schapiro started documenting Andy Warhol for LIFE magazine: Warhol was cementing a reputation as an important Pop artist who drew his inspiration from popular culture and commercial objects. With his sunglasses, blond wig, and bland public utterances, Warhol was enigmatic, charismatic, intensely ambitious, and aware that to become a star, you needed the presence of people to document your ascent. Schapiro, also ambitious and hardworking, who in his own words ...

Contemporary Brick Buildings - Hardcover

$80.00

by Philip Jodidio (Author)Of all building materials in the world, brick is one of the most enduring and ubiquitous. Traces of brickmaking date back to 7500 BC and fired brick first made its appearance in about 3500 BC. Since then, the trusty brick has shown amazing resilience and remains one of the mainstays of contemporary architecture. Rooted in tradition in countries as different as China and the Netherlands, it is inexpensive, flexible in use, and can also be ecologically fabricated.This ...

Peter Lindbergh. Untold Stories - Hardcover

$20.00

by Felix Kr?mer (Author), Wim Wenders (Author), Peter Lindbergh (Photographer)The first-ever exhibition curated by Peter Lindbergh himself, shortly before his untimely death, Untold Stories at the D?sseldorf Kunstpalast served as a blank canvas for the photographer's unrestrained vision and creativity. Given total artistic freedom, Lindbergh curated an uncompromising collection that sheds an unexpected light on his colossal oeuvre. This book offers an extensive, firsthand look at the highly p...

Karl Blossfeldt. the Complete Published Work. 40th Ed. - Hardcover

$30.00

by Hans Christian Adam (Author)German photography pioneer Karl Blossfeldt (1865-1932) photographed plants so beautifully, and with such originality, that his work transcends the medium itself. Over more than 30 years, he took thousands of photographs, revealing a formally rigorous talent whose precision and dedication bridge the 19th- and 20th-century worlds of image-making and bring a distinctly sculptural aspect to a firmly two-dimensional art form.Beautifully but starkly composed against p...

Marvel Comics Library. Avengers. 1963-1965 - Hardcover

$80.00

by Kurt Busiek (Author), Jack Kirby (Illustrator), Stan Lee (Illustrator)By early 1963 the foundations of the Marvel Universe had been laid. Following the introduction of the Fantastic Four in 1961 came the amazing (Spider-Man), the astonishing (Ant-Man), the strange (Doctor, that is), the incredible (Hulk), the invincible (Iron Man) and the mighty (Thor). Still, Marvel editor in chief Stan Lee realized something was missing. "I was writing these characters and I thought it would fun to put t...

Arts & Architecture 1950-1954 - Hardcover

$80.00

by Taschen (Editor)From the end of World War II until the mid-1960s, exciting things were happening in American architecture. Emerging talents were focusing on innovative projects that integrated at once modern design and low-cost materials. The trend was most notably embodied in the famous Case Study House Program, a blueprint for modern habitation championed by the era's leading American journal, Arts & Architecture. The complete facsimile of the ambitious and groundbreaking Arts & ...

James Baldwin. Steve Schapiro. the Fire Next Time - Hardcover

$20.00

by James Baldwin (Author), Steve Schapiro (Photographer)First published in 1963, James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time stabbed at the heart of America's so-called "Negro problem." As remarkable for its masterful prose as for its frank and personal account of the black experience in the United States, it is considered one of the most passionate and influential explorations of 1960s race relations, weaving thematic threads of love, faith, and family into a candid assault on the hypocrisy of the "l...

Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans - Paperback

$10.99

by Kadir Nelson (Author), Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. In Heart and Soul, Kadir Nelson's stirring paintings and words grace 100-plus pages of a gorgeous picture book--a beautiful gift for readers of all ages, a treasure to share across generations at home or in the classroom.Heart and Soul is about the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton; it's about the America ripp...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie - Hardcover

$40.00

by Ramin Zahed (Author), Sony Pictures (Illustrator)The official behind-the-scenes tie-in book to Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar(R)-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever e...

Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water - Hardcover

$35.00

by Nina Freudenberger (Author), Brittany Ambridge (Photographer), Heather Summerville (Author)"Cabin porn goes coastal in Nina Freudenberger's Surf Shack" [Vanity Fair], and here are bungalows, trailers, cabins, and beach homes where surfers retreat after a day on the waves. Peek inside the homes of longtime enthusiasts and dedicated newcomers that reflect not just a sport or passion, but also a way of life. Blake and Heather Mycoskie of TOMS, hotelier Sean MacPherson, Gypset author Julia Ch...

Stanley Kubrick Photographs. Through a Different Lens - Hardcover

$40.00

by Taschen (Editor)Before becoming the critically acclaimed filmmaker responsible for such iconic films as Dr. Strangelove and The Shining, Stanley Kubrick spent five years as a photographer for Look magazine. The Bronx native joined the staff in 1945, when he was only 17 years old, and shot humanist slice-of-life features that celebrate and expose New York City and its inhabitants.Through a Different Lens reveals the keen and evocative vision of a burgeoning creative genius in a range of fea...

Mick Rock. the Rise of David Bowie. 1972-1973 - Hardcover

$70.00

by Taschen (Editor)A unique tribute from David Bowie's official photographer and creative partner, Mick Rock, compiled in 2015, with Bowie's blessing.In 1972, David Bowie released his groundbreaking album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. With it landed Bowie's Stardust alter ego: a glitter-clad, mascara-eyed, sexually ambiguous persona who kicked down the boundaries between male and female, straight and gay, fact and fiction into one shifting and sparkling phenom...

Andy Warhol. Seven Illustrated Books 1952-1959 - Hardcover

$80.00

by Nina Schleif (Author), Reuel Golden (Editor)In 1950s New York, before he became one of the most famous names of the 20th century, Andy Warhol was already a skilled and successful commercial artist. During this time, as part of his strategy to woo clients and forge friendships, he created seven handmade artist's books, reserved to his most valued contacts. These featured personal, unique drawings and quirky texts revealing his fondness for--among other subjects--cats, food, myths, shoes, be...

$20.00

by Taschen (Editor)The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying universal characteristics and emotions, like love, hatred, fortune, jealousy, revenge, hubris, greed, or bravery. These traits are the basis for immortal dramas and rich narratives, as profound as they are entertaining, which form the bedrock of our culture and literature today and rem...

The Package Design Book. Volume 2 - Hardcover

$25.00

by Pentawards (Author), Julius Wiedemann (Editor)The field of package design never ceases to expand and innovate, making it one of the most vibrant, competitive, and fast-evolving areas in design today. It is influenced by various factors such as the consumer's requirements, the ever-increasing marketing demands, evolving environmental policies, and the practice of adhering to the context of cultural aspects and diversity. By developing at such a demanding and rapid pace, package design encom...

Hiroshige. One Hundred Famous Views of EDO - Hardcover

$80.00

by Lorenz Bichler (Author), Melanie Trede (Author)Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e was a particular genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries and came to characterize the Western world's visual idea of Japan. In many ways images of hedonism, ukiyo-e scenes often represented the bright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo): beautiful women, acto...

Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse. the Ultimate History - Hardcover

$80.00

by David Gerstein (Author), J. B. Kaufman (Author), Daniel Kothenschulte (Editor)On November 18, 1928, the world's most famous mouse made his very first public debut. Today, we celebrate 90+ years of Mickey in one of the most expansive illustrated publications on the Disney universe. Starting with the first sketches of a character who was almost named Mortimer, we trace the career of Walt Disney's and Ub Iwerks's most famous creation, one met with an explosion of worldwide popularity preceded...

Walter Chandoha. Cats. Photographs 1942-2018 - Hardcover

$20.00

by Susan Michals (Author), Reuel Golden (Editor), Walter Chandoha (Photographer)On a winter's night in 1949 in New York City, young marketing student and budding photographer Walter Chandoha spotted a stray kitten in the snow, bundled it into his coat, and brought it home. Little did he know he had just met the muse that would determine the course of his life. Chandoha turned his lens on his new feline friend--which he named Loco--and was so inspired by the results that he started photographi...

Homes for Our Time. Small Houses - Hardcover

$80.00

by Philip Jodidio (Author)Small Houses is a tribute to the endless artistic inventiveness of architects and ingenuity of perception of the familiar and known concepts. It is also a conscious pivot towards sustainability and reduction of impact on the environment as well as a daring attitude of change in lifestyle. As humanity faces inevitable pressures such as climate change, an increase in population, and strain on resources, these solutions are helping shape what the world may look like in ...

Fresh India: 130 Quick, Easy, and Delicious Vegetarian Recipes for Every Day - Hardcover

$37.50

by Meera Sodha (Author)Following her bestselling Made in India, Meera Sodha reveals a whole new side of Indian food that is fresh, delicious, and quick to make at home. These vegetable-based recipes are feel-good food and full of flavor. Indian cuisine is one of the most vibrant vegetable cuisines in the entire world, and in Fresh India Meera leads home cooks on a culinary journey through its many flavorful dishes that will delight vegetarians and those simply looking to add to their recipe r...

The Adidas Archive. the Footwear Collection. 40th Ed. - Hardcover

$30.00

by Christian Habermeier (Photographer), Sebastian Jäger (Photographer)More than 100 years ago the brothers Adolf ("Adi") and Rudolf Dassler made their first pair of sports shoes. Hundreds of groundbreaking designs, epic moments, and star-studded collabs later, this book presents a visual review of the adidas shoe through almost 200 models.To further develop and tailor his products to athletes' specific needs, Dassler asked them to return their worn footwear when no longer needed, with all the...

$100.00

by Paul Duncan (Editor)"Bond, James Bond." Since Sean Connery uttered those immortal words in 1962, the most dashing secret agent in the history of cinema has been charming and thrilling audiences worldwide. This impeccably British character created by author Ian Fleming has starred in 25 EON-produced films, played by six different actors over five decades. EON Productions opened their archives of photos, designs, storyboards, and production materials to editor Paul Duncan, who spent two year...

The Star Wars Archives. 1999-2005. 45th Ed. - Hardcover

$30.00

by Paul Duncan (Author)From the moment Star Wars burst onto the screen in 1977, audiences have been in equal parts fascinated and appalled by the half-man/half-machine hybrid Darth Vader. In 1999, creator George Lucas began the story of how Anakin Skywalker grew up to train as a Jedi under Obi-Wan Kenobi, found love with the Queen of Naboo, Padmé Amidala, before turning to the dark side of his nature and becoming more machine than man. After driving the development of nascent digital technol...

The Gourmand's Egg. a Collection of Stories and Recipes - Hardcover

$50.00

by The Gourmand (Editor)Poached, scrambled, boiled, whipped into a cocktail, transformed into a painting medium, tossed at an enemy's house. As the most striking of paradoxes, the egg exists in happy suspension between humble household ingredient and ever-powerful source of life. One of the most enduring symbols throughout antiquity, eggs were used by the Romans to dispel evil spirits, modeled as priceless artifacts for the Russian nobility, and were woven into Egyptian mythology. In the deb...

$70.00

by Harry Benson (Photographer)In early 1964, photographer Harry Benson received a call from the photo editor of London's Daily Express, who asked him to cover the Beatles' trip to Paris. It was the beginning of a career-defining relationship, which would both make Benson's name and produce some of the most intimate photographs ever taken of the Beatles. In Paris, Benson captured the Fab Four in the midst of a pillow fight at the George V Hotel, a spontaneous moment which came to epitomize the...

Blk Art: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art - Hardcover

$34.99

by Zaria Ware (Author)A fun and fact-filled introduction to the dismissed Black art masters and models who shook up the world.Elegant. Refined. Exclusionary. Interrupted. The foundations of the fine art world are shaking. Beyoncé and Jay-Z break the internet by blending modern Black culture with fine art in their iconic music video filmed in the Louvre. Kehinde Wiley powerfully subverts European masterworks. Calls resonate for diversity in museums and the resignations of leaders of the old gu...

$45.00

by Gray Malin (Author)Bestselling author and photographer Gray Malin's new collection of aerial beach photography, highlighting coastal locations from around the world A return to Gray Malin's famed aerial beach photography, Coastal celebrates the beaches of the United States, from the East Coast to the West and Hawaii, as well as some international beaches. This book includes stunning, never-before-published photographs from the luminous waters of Maui to the pebbled beaches of Northern Mich...

20th Century Alcohol & Tobacco Ads. 45th Ed. - Hardcover

$30.00

by Allison Silver (Author), Steven Heller (Author), Jim Heimann (Editor)Vices or virtues: drinking and smoking provided marketers with products to be forged into visual feasts. In this lush compendium of advertisements, we explore how depictions of these commodities spanned from the elegant to the offbeat, revealing how manufacturers prodded their customers throughout the 20th century to imbibe and inhale. Each era's alcohol and tobacco trends are exuberantly captured page after page, with b...

Mario Testino. I Love You. a Celebration of Weddings - Hardcover

$86.40

by Carolina Herrera (Author), Riccardo Lanza (Author), Mario Testino (Photographer)In I Love You, Mario Testino presents a celebration of weddings. A beginning in life --that is also a culmination and a public promise - captured by a unique photographic point of view which shows beauty not only in emotion and tradition, but in the complete intimacy of shared joy. Featuring essays by the illustrious fashion designer Carolina Herrera and party expert Riccardo Lanza, the book traces Testino's m...

Massimo Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities. 40th Ed. - Hardcover

$30.00

by Antonio Paolucci (Author), Giulia Carciotto (Author), Massimo Listri (Photographer)The Wunderkammer, or "cabinet of curiosities," saw collectors gathering objects from many strands of artistic, scientific, and intellectual endeavor, in an ambitious attempt to encompass all of humankind's knowledge in a single room. From the Grand Duke Francesco I de' Medici and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to Archduke Ferdinand II of Habsburg, these aristocratic virtuosos acquired, selected, and displayed ...

Great Escapes Latin America. the Hotel Book - Hardcover

$60.00

by Angelika Taschen (Editor)Latin America is a cradle of ancient civilizations like those of the Incas, Maya and Aztecs, and later became the goal of European explorers and immigrants. It looks back on a long history, often full of contrasts and contradictions, but also has a very special multicultural atmosphere. This book presents unique, almost breathtakingly beautiful landscapes and places with extraordinary hotels. Short texts and practical information complement the superb photos. The p...

$100.00

by Jürgen Müller (Author), Thomas Schauerte (Author)The life and times of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1526/30-1569) were marked by stark cultural conflict. He witnessed religious wars, the Duke of Alba's brutal rule as governor of the Netherlands, and the palpable effects of the Inquisition. To this day, the Flemish artist remains shrouded in mystery. We know neither where nor exactly when he was born. But while early scholarship emphasized the vernacular character of his painting and graphi...