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Discover the works of France’s celebrated architect, from his early projects to the spectacular Sharaan Desert Resort. This updated edition of Philip Jodidio’s 2022 monograph is a concise yet compelling overview of a career defined by bold ideas, striking…
Before the evolution of theory, style or technology, there was the simple act of building. Celebrated French architect Jean Pistre explores this essential human gesture, tracing it across cultures, climates and centuries.Sparked by a formative experience…
From his Great (Bamboo) Wall house via the Japan National Stadium for the 2020 Summer Olympics up to his most recent projects, Japanese architect Kengo Kuma pioneered sustainability in architecture, turning local craftsmanship into…
When publisher Henry R. Luce founded Life magazine in 1936, its aim was: “To see life; to see the world; to eyewitness great events.” Life dedicated its sixth issue to the world of dance, recognizing its importance, not just as a source of joy, but as…
Wander through the most alluring modern and historic gardens to captivate Florentine photographer Massimo Listri over the past decade. This is not a comprehensive survey, but a deeply personal compendium of 44 remarkable gardens gathered from…
This volume covering Marc Newson’s design career can, if you are ambitious enough, read like a catalog of how to live. Imagine waking up in the morning, taking a bath, drying your hair, getting dressed, putting on your glasses, spritzing yourself with…
Fantasy art, that colorful blend of myth, muscle and sexy maidens, took off in 1923 with the launch of Weird Talesmagazine, was reinvigorated in the 1960s with The Lord of the Rings, Conan the Barbarian paperbacks with Frank Frazetta covers, and the…
Appetite for art? Gastronomy meets graphics in this comprehensive survey of printed restaurant menus. Showcasing some of the best examples of this culinary graphic art, this edition serves not only as an extraordinary collection of paper ephemera, but…
Curious and independent, Maria Sibylla Merian lived an unconventional life for the 17th century. Having grown up in a family of artists, she became one herself. At age 50, her interest in exotic butterflies led her to voyage to Suriname in South America.…
Back in the days when the information age was a distant dream and the world a more mysterious place, National Geographic began its mission to reveal the wonders of history, popular science, and culture to eager audiences around the globe. Since that…
Scandinavian design defines 21st-century interiors, drawing on the spirit of ‘hygge’ to thrive during long, dark winters. Angelika Taschen gathers city apartments, neoclassical villas, mid-century bungalows and summerhouses by architects Bjarke Ingels,…
Science and illustration have always walked hand in hand, and not only the scientific community but the general public as well have used images since early history to understand natural phenomena. Moreover, from Galileo to Einstein, our modern history…
A charming tour of a bygone era, The Alps 1900 recalls when the first mountain trains and cog railways were carrying men in lederhosen and women in long dresses to the foot of the glacier, when local guides accompanied tourists riding on mules; a time…
Combining scientific enquiry and artistic flair, medical illustrations radiate an uncanny beauty, shaping the way we think and feel about our own bodies. This sprawling, two-volume compilation of over 75 rare books and manuscripts,…
The story of the evolution of machines in computer history is full of the disruptive innovations that have led to today’s world. From the early beginnings of computing to the bulky mainframe to the personal computer era, we now live in an almost entirely…
Boris arrived in New York City speaking no English, with plans to be an ad man, but hoping, in his heart, for an art career. He first slept in the subway, then supported himself illustrating appliances for newspaper ads until 1970, when he couldn’t face…
This comprehensive and completely updated collection offers a thorough overview of typeface design from 1455 to the present day. A series of exquisitely designed catalogues traces the evolution of the printed letter via specimens in roman, italic, bold,…
Cinema has likely never been written off so often. In the decade of the 2010s, it is true, much has changed – both in how we watch movies, and in how we see ourselves. Social media and the internet have shaped a new understanding of the self and the…
Fritz Kahn (1888–1968) was a German doctor, educator, popular science writer, and information graphics pioneer. Chased out of Germany by the Nazis, who banned and burned his books, Kahn emigrated to Palestine, then France, and finally the United States…
“Holds many surprises for the reader who has seen the Cuban reality . . . only through the distorting prism of propaganda.” ― The New York Times Book Review, 1967On December 31, 1958, Lee Lockwood, then a young photojournalist, went to Cuba to cover…
Developed in collaboration with George Lucas and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, this extensive two-volume catalog brings together an unparalleled collection of narrative art. From murals and paintings to comics, photography, and…
This volume provides a connoisseurial roundup of the world’s ultimate watches, from early aviators’ timepieces by the likes of Longines to legendary vintage chronographs by, among others, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Audemars Piguet to state-of-the-art…
