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Great Escapes Greece. the Hotel Book (Taschen Angelika)(Pevná vazba)

Greece is the land of gods and scholars as well as the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy. Completely surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, it is also one of the most popular vacation destinations—and has much more to offer than just the blue and white islands of the Cyclades. In this

Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century - Kyoto Costume Institute (KCI)

Take an trip through three centuries of trend. In this spectacular collection from the Kyoto Costume Institute, one of the world’s most extensive clothing collections, the smartest minds and sharpest eyes in fashion studies walk us through the outer- and underwear, shoes, and accessories that

Kuma. Complete Works 1988–Today - Philip Jodidio, Kengo Kuma

From his Great (Bamboo) Wall house to the Japan National Stadium for the Tokyo Olympic Summer Games, originally planned for 2020, Japanese architect Kengo Kuma pioneered a truly sustainable approach to contemporary architecture, translating local craftsmanship and resources into a new tactile

The Little Big Butt Book (Hanson Dian)(Pevná vazba)

This devoted compendium to the female derriere packs a whole lot of big booty into one petite treat of a book. Featuring more than 150 images of the biggest and best rears from The Big Book of Butt, including 30 new mouth-watering images, it’s one irresistible ode to voluptuous curves from the

Bauhaus. Updated Edition (Bauhaus-archiv Berlin) - Magdalena Drosteová

Between two world wars, the Bauhaus School of Art and Design changed the face of modernity. Realized with the Bauhaus-Archiv in Berlin, this updated edition celebrates the school’s centennial, gathering 550 illustrations across 400 pages, including architectural plans and biographies of key

Matthew Weiner. Mad Men - Matthew Weiner

With its brilliant writing, spot-on acting, faultless art direction, and impeccable costume design, Mad Men is a landmark for cable television. Never before has a period series offered such compelling plotlines alongside such painstaking attention to detail and accuracy. As the show’s personal

The Computer. A History from the 17th Century to Today - Jens Müller

Se slevou nabízíme exemplář s mírně poškozenou obálkou From analog to digital, mainframes to mobile phones – with photos, ads, and concept drawings of inventions that ushered in the digital era, this visual survey of the Information Age reveals how the computer and the internet

Mucha (French edition) - Tomoko Satová

With his instantly recognizable decorative style, Czech artist and Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) defined the look of the fin-de-si?cle. In evocative shades of peach, gold, ochre, and olive, his seductive compositions of patterns, flowers, and beautiful women became paradigms of

Christopher Wool

His painting spells TRBL: Christopher Wool's stark and beautiful art | Covering all work phases in large-scale reproductions and accompanied by extensive texts as well as production Polaroids and installation photos by Wool himself. Limited to 1,000 copies, each numbered and signed by the artist

Dennis Hopper: Photographs 1961-1967 - Tony Shafrazi, Dennis Hopper

The Many Worlds Of Dennis Hopper. A reluctant icon captures a decade of cultural transformation. This edition is limited to 1,500 numbered copies, each signed by the photographer. 'I was doing something that I thought could have some impact someday. In many ways, it's really these photographs that

Naomi Campbell - Josh Baker, Allen Jones

Supermodel, entrepreneur, activist, provocateur. Since her teenage rise to stardom, Naomi Campbell has dazzled the world with her looks, her strength, and her irrepressible spirit. The first black model to grace the cover of French Vogue and TIME magazine, she has been the face of hundreds of

Mucha - Tomoko Satová

With his instantly recognizable decorative style, Czech artist and Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) defined the look of the fin-de-siecle. In evocative shades of peach, gold, ochre, and olive, his seductive compositions of patterns, flowers, and beautiful women became paradigms of

Mucha - Tomoko Satová

With his instantly recognizable decorative style, Czech artist and Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) defined the look of the fin-de-siecle. In evocative shades of peach, gold, ochre, and olive, his seductive compositions of patterns, flowers, and beautiful women became paradigms of

Great Escapes: Italy. The Hotel Book. 2019 Edition - Angelika Taschen

In Italy, art and life are entwined. This visual journey offers glimpses of rural landscapes, high culture, and divine food, all spied through the doorways and windows of the country’s most stunning hotels. Gorgeous photographs of hideaways and homesteads from Venice to Sicily offer fabulous

Photo Icons. 50 Landmark Photographs and Their Stories (Koetzle Hans-Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Photographs have a strange and powerful way of shaping the way we see the world. The most successful images enter our collective consciousness, defining eras, making history, or simply touching something so fundamentally human and universal that they have become resonant icons all over the globe

Le Corbusier - Jean-Louis Cohen

Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, Le Corbusier (1887–1965) is widely acclaimed as the most influential architect of the 20th century. From private villas to mass social housing projects, his radical ideas, designs, and writings presented a whole-scale reinvention not only of individual structures,

The adidas Archive. The Footwear Collection - Christian Habermeier, Sebastian Jäger

The adidas story is one of groundbreaking designs, epic moments, and conceiving the all-around sports shoe, worn by the likes of Lionel Messi, Run DMC, and Madonna. A mecca for sneaker fans, this book presents adidas’s history through more than 350 pairs of shoes from the “adidas Archive”,

Gay Talese. Phil Stern. Frank Sinatra Has a Cold (Talese Gay)(Pevná vazba)

Gay Talese’s crystalline portrait of Frank Sinatra combined faithful fact with vivid storytelling in a triumph of New Journalism. It is now published alongside notes and correspondence from the author’s archives and photographs from Phil Stern—the only photographer granted access to Sinatra

Expressionism - Norbert Wolf

Sharp angles, strange forms, lurid colors, and distorted perspectives are classic hallmarks of Expressionism, the twentieth century movement that prioritized emotion over objective reality. Though particularly present in Germany and Austria, the movement’s approach flourished internationally and

Goya - Rainer Hagen

From court portraits for the Spanish royals to horrific scenes of conflict and suffering, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746–1828) made a mark as one of Spain’s most revered and controversial artists. A master of form and light, his influence reverberates down the centuries, inspiring

Albert Watson. Kaos (Collector’s Edition) - Reuel Golden

Celebrate the “photographer’s photographer,” Albert Watson, one of the most in-demand and versatile portrait, fine art, and fashion photographers. This Collector’s Edition showcases Watson’s textured, graphic, often cinematic style that shines across genres, time periods, and subjects

Mucha (Spanish edition) - Tomoko Satová

With his instantly recognizable decorative style, Czech artist and Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) defined the look of the fin-de-si?cle. In evocative shades of peach, gold, ochre, and olive, his seductive compositions of patterns, flowers, and beautiful women became paradigms of

National Geographic Infographics - Julius Wiedemann

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 1888 launch, the world has changed; empires have

Emilio Pucci - Armando Chitolina

Pucci, the pioneering Italian fashion brand The prince of prints, his vision and legacy Limited edition of 10.000 copies; each unique copy is bound with one of a selection of recent print fabrics from the Pucci collection

Rothko - Trisha Macnair, Jacob Baal-Teshuva

Resisting interpretation or classification, Mark Rothko (1903–1970) was a prominent advocate for the artist’s consummate freedom of expression. Although identified as a key protagonist of the Abstract Expressionist movement, first formed in New York City, Rothko rejected the label and insisted

Leonardo - Frank Zöllner

Filling notebook after notebook with sketches, inventions, and theories, Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) not only stands as one of the most exceptional draftsmen of art history, but also as a mastermind and innovator who anticipated some of the greatest discoveries of human progress, sometimes

40-Massimo Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities - Giulia Carciotto

Ai Weiwei - Aj Wej-wej

Today Ai Weiwei enjoys a reputation far beyond the art world. While his vast social or performance-based interventions and appropriated object-based artworks have secured his place as one of the world’s leading conceptual artists, Ai is equally known as a social media phenomenon, a political

A Treasury of Wintertime Tales - kolektiv autorů

Stories of winter from around the world. Despite its chilly weather and barren landscapes, wintertime has inspired some of the most magical and heartwarming stories in history. This season of celebration, frost and snow, religion, tradition, and adventure has produced such holiday classics as

Mucha - Tomoko Satová

With his instantly recognizable decorative style, Czech artist and Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) defined the look of the fin-de-siecle. In evocative shades of peach, gold, ochre, and olive, his seductive compositions of patterns, flowers, and beautiful women became paradigms of

The New York Times Explorer Beaches, Islands & Coasts - Barbara Ireland

Journeys of discovery from coast to cove Whether it’s a languid day on the postcard-perfect bays of the Maldives, a swim to the tiny monastery island in Italy’s Lago d’Orta, or a chocolate tour of the Caribbean, dive in and share the discoveries of Beaches, Islands, & Coasts.Part of

Zaha Hadid. Complete Works 1979-Today. 2020 Edition - Philip Jodidio, S. Peter Dance

From Olympic venues to a world-class airport, this monograph gathers the complete works of the first female architect ever to win the Pritzker prize and one of the greatest architects of the 21st century: Zaha Hadid. Photographs, in-depth texts, and Hadid’s own drawings trace her integrated

Living in Bali. 40th Anniversary Edition - Angelika Taschen, Reto Guntli, Anita Lococo

Carved wood, secluded courtyards, and frangipani blossoms: soak up the Eastern elegance of these heavenly Indonesian interiors. Opening onto gorgeous green landscapes, majestic mountains, or beautiful coastlines, these Balinese homes exude relaxing, contemplative vibes. Unwind and refresh with this

The Big Penis Book - Dian Hanson

Compact in format but no less magnificently endowed, The Big Penis Book will delight even the most hardened aficionado of the male member. No half-cocked measures here, as we celebrate the rampant hardware of 150 models from the 1940s to the ’90s, including photos by Bob Mizer of AMG, David

Great Escapes Latin America. The Hotel Book - Angelika Taschen

From the Amazon rainforest to Patagonia glaciers, from Caribbean beaches to the summits of the Andes, from colonial cities to deserts: Latin America is a fascinating destination. Angelika Taschen presents hand-picked addresses for travelers: lodges and country estates, design hotels and green

Dadaism - Dietmar Elger

Emerging amid the brutality of World War I, the revolutionary Dada movement took disgust with the establishment as its starting point. From 1916 until the mid-1920s, artists in Zurich, Cologne, Hanover, Paris, and New York launched a radical assault on the politics, social values, and cultural

O'Keeffe - Britta Benke

Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986) was a major figure in modern American art for some seven decades. Importantly, her fame was not associated with shifting art styles and trends, but rather with her own unique vision, based on finding essential and abstract forms in nature. O’Keeffe’s primary

Munch - Ulrich Bischoff

Psychodrama: The reverberating power of an Expressionist iconA hairless, ghostly figure on a bridge. The sky orange-red above him. His hands raised to his ears, his mouth wide in a haunting wail. In painting The Scream, Edvard Munch (1863 1944) created Mona Lisa for our times. The shriek of his

Homes for Our Time. Small Houses - Philip Jodidio

Get closer and discover the world's finest selection of petite architecture. Including the work of Alphaville, Olson Kundig, BIG, Aranza de Arino, Takeshi Hosaka, and MAPA, this diverse collection of small but delicate houses proves that 100 square meters

Botticelli - Barbara Deimling

With the patronage of the powerful Medici family, a canon of secular and religious work, and contributions to the celebrated Sistine Chapel, Sandro Botticelli (1444/45–1510) was well placed for fame. After his death, however, his work was eclipsed for some four hundred years. It wasn’t until

Michelangelo - Gilles Néret

Italian-born Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475–1564) was a tormented, prodigiously talented, and God-fearing Renaissance man. His manifold achievements in painting, sculpture, architecture, poetry, and engineering combined body, spirit, and God into visionary masterpieces that

Niemeyer - Philip Jodidio

Until his death at age 104, Oscar Niemeyer (1907–2012) was something of an unstoppable architectural force. Over seven decades of work, he designed approximately 600 buildings, transforming skylines from Bab-Ezzouar, Algeria, to his homeland masterpiece Brasília. Niemeyer’s work took the

The Charlie Chaplin Archives - Paul Duncan

Within a year of arriving in Hollywood in 1914, British-born Charlie Chaplin had become the slapstick king of America. By the end of his second year on the silver screen, Chaplin's fame had spread worldwide. He was the first international film star and rapidly one of the richest men in the world,

75 Years of Capitol Records - Barney Hoskyns, Reuel Golden

From the Beatles to Beck, Sinatra to Sam Smith, a parade of era-defining artists have passed through the doors of the Capitol Records Tower, one of Hollywood’s most distinctive landmarks and home to one of the world’s most defining labels for the past 75 years. To commemorate this extraordinary

James Lovelock et al. The Earth and I - James Lovelock

“We are buried beneath mountains of fast-accumulating data. In such circumstances, this book, rather than adding to the data load, aims to offer real understanding.” —James Lovelock Human beings are extraordinary creatures. Intelligent, agile, and curious, we have adapted and invented our way

Araki. Bondage - Nobuyoshi Araki

Walk the fine line between art and pornography in this celebration of Kinbaku-bi, the Japanese art of erotic bondage and one of Nobuyoshi Araki’s most important subjects. This edition gathers Araki’s all-time favorite bondage photos—a tantalizing testament to his ability to balance sexual

Photographers A-Z - Hans-Michael Koetzle

Arranged alphabetically, this biographical encyclopedia features every major photographer of the 20th century alongside her or his most significant monographs.From the earliest representatives of classical Modernism right up to the present day, Photographers A–Z celebrates those photographers who

Harry Benson. The Beatles

The best of Harry Benson’s era-defining Beatles portfolio, capturing the Liverpudlian quartet on the road, performing, and coming to terms with skyrocketing fame. From a pillow fight in Paris to their first U.S. tour, shot in luminous black and white, Benson’s pictures show intimate glimpses of

Turner - Michael Bockemühl

In the work of Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) lies an impact akin to a sudden acquisition of sight. His landscapes and seascapes scorch the eye with such ravishing light and color, with such elemental force, it is as if the sun itself were gleaming out of the frame. Appropriately known

Manet - Gilles Néret

Lampooned during his lifetime for his style as much as his subject matter, French painter Édouard Manet (1832–1883) is now considered a crucial figure in the history of art, bridging the transition from Realism to Impressionism. Manet’s work combined a painterly technique with strikingly

NYT Explorer. Road, Rail & Trail - Barbara Ireland

Whether it’s a snowy trek through Bohemia’s remote Jizera Mountains or a cruise across the Great Lakes on a cargo ship, the journey itself is the destination in the Road, Rail & Trail volume of TASCHEN’s Explorer series. First-person narrative and postcard-perfect photography will inspire you

Rockwell - Karal Ann Marling

An extraordinarily prolific artist, Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) produced some 4,000 paintings in his lifetime, not including a prodigious quantity of commissioned editorial, commercial, and advertising work. His death in 1978 was regarded the loss of a national icon, an artist who, like no other,

Friedrich - Norbert Wolf

The beauty of nature and man’s loneliness are dominant themes in the work of Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840). The artist often places a small human figure in a broad landscape, as in his famous paintings Monk by the Sea and The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog. For a long time the importance and

Botero (Basic Art Series 2.0) - Hanstein Mariana

Fernando Botero is an artist with his own style. For more than six decades, the Colombian´s “Boterismo” technique has captured collectors, institutions, and public spaces worldwide with a unique, fleshy, overblown approach to the human body. Through these corpulent creations, Botero has become

Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis - Sebastiao Salgado

Sebastiao Salgado je jeden z nejznámějších brazilských i světových fotografů. Brazílie je zemí, kde se na ulici střílí po dětech, kde musí statisíce bezzemků nezákonně obsazovat půdu a kde desítky aktivistů jejich hnutí mizí beze stopy - jako oběti bojůvek najatých těmi

Wright - Brice Brooks Pfeiffer

Acclaimed as the “father of skyscrapers”, the quintessentially American icon Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) was an architect of aspiration. He believed in giving cultivated American life its fitting architectural equivalent and applied his idealism to structures across the continent, from

Theuerdank. The Epic of the Last Knight - Stephan Füssel

*Hardcover, clothbound with 2-color silk-screen illustration and bellyband, 17 x 24 cm, 398 pages Discover the last great epic verse of the Middle Ages. Theuerdank follows the highly embellished “real-life” story of Emperor Maximilian I, the first modern-age ruler to employ print media as

What Paintings Say - Hagenová Rose-Marie, Hagener Rainer

This important addition to our understanding of art history’s masterworks puts some of the world's most famous paintings under a magnifying glass to uncover their most small and subtle elements and all they reveal about a bygone time, place, and culture. Guiding our eye to the minutiae of subject

Duchamp (Basic Art Series 2.0) - Janis Mink

When is a urinal no longer a urinal? When Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968) declared it to be art. The uproar that greeted the French artist´s Fountain (1917), a porcelain urinal installed in a gallery, sent shock waves through the art world establishment that reverberate right through to today. This

The Sartorialist. India - Reuel Golden, Scott Schuman, Bandana Tewari

Scott Schuman, a.k.a. The Sartorialist, has been traveling to India for over a decade to capture its wildly original beauty in markets, music festivals, city streets, and cricket fields, and across cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai, and Mumbai. The result gathers all the unique qualities that have

Bruegel. The Complete Works - Jürgen Müller, Thomas Schauerte

Discover the complete works of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, the most significant artist of Flemish Renaissance painting. This XL monograph gathers all 40 paintings, 65 drawings, and 89 engravings—each piece a unique witness to both the religious mores and the close-knit folk culture of Bruegel’s

Breuer - Horacio Quiroga, Arnt Cobbers

In 1956, TIME magazine called him one of the defining “form-givers of the 20th century.” Today, Marcel Breuer (1902–1981) remains a locus classicus of modernism for architects and designers alike. As a Bauhaus pioneer, even his earliest work was marked by a material restraint; the balance of

The Little Book of Hulk - Roy Thomas

In 1962, he was created by exposure to gamma radiation in Incredible Hulk No. 1. Though it took a few years for him to develop his now-famous personality, he was nonetheless a weapon of destruction from that first appearance. Not only did the Hulk fight anyone who got in his way, but his alter ego,

Neutra - Barbara Lamprecht

In the architecture of Richard Neutra (1892–1970), inside and outside find their perfect modernist harmony. As the Californian sun glints off sleek building surfaces, vast glass panel walls allow panoramic views over mountains, gardens, palm trees, and pools. Neutra moved to the United States

Abstract Art - Dietmar Elger

Abstraction shook Western art to its core. In the early part of the 20th century, it refuted the reign of clear, indisputable forms and confronted audiences instead with vivid visual poems devoid of conventional representational imagery and characterized by allegories of emotion and sensation. This

Lautner - Mira Kirshenbaum, Barbara-Ann Campbell-Lange

Michigan-born architect John Lautner (1911–1994) was behind some of the most striking and innovative architectural designs in mid-20th-century America. With designs for homes and commercial buildings primarily in Southern California, Lautner’s innovative work captured the pioneering optimism of

Shoes A-Z. The Collection of The Museum at FIT - Daphne Guinness

Sky-high, ornate, and the pinnacle of glamour, both restrictive and liberating, art object and deeply ordinary, shoes tell the story of shifting attitudes toward desire, power, and wealth throughout history. Lace up for a journey through the most enviable shoe closet from the permanent collection

The New York Times Explorer Mountains, Deserts & Plains - Barbara Ireland

Journeys of discovery into the wilds Whether it’s the flower-filled meadows of the Dolomites or a blanket of stars above Chile’s Elqui Valley, set forth and share in the discoveries of Mountains, Deserts, & Plains, a collection of 25 dream destinations in TASCHEN’s Explorer series with The

Tiki Pop - Kirsten

Dive into one of the most colorful pop culture phenomena of mid-century America. In this handy edition gathering hundreds of images and ephemera, urban archaeologist Sven Kirsten takes us on a journey through Tiki history, from the first Pacific island exploration to Hollywood jungle fantasies and

Paris. Portrait of a City - Jean Claude Gautrand

Built on two millennia of history, Paris is as much a city to fall in love with as a city to photograph. This visual companion to the French metropolis brings together the chic spirit of the city of light through hundreds of meticulously researched images, from some of the very earliest pictures

Mario Testino. SIR (Limited edition) - Mario Testino

A gallery of men from photography's maestro | “The way men are seen in photography, in fashion, and the way that men look at pictures of themselves has changed in recent years. It is a subject that has come into focus: The masculine image, a man’s personal style, changing attitudes to the male

The Little Book of Captain America - Roy Thomas

Given an experimental super-serum, Steve Rogers became a super soldier who stands for liberty. From the trenches of World War II to leading the Avengers, Captain America comes to life in this ultimate guide to comics’ greatest super patriot!

Sebastiao Salgado, Postcard Set - Sebastiao Salgado

Postcard Set Set of 25 postcards beautifully packaged in a bespoke cardboard case 350g/m paper 17 x 12.7 cm (6.7 x 5 in.) Made in Italy'

Sebastiao Salgado. Exodus - Sebastiao Salgado

It has been almost a generation since Sebasti?o Salgado first published Exodus but the story it tells, of fraught human movement around the globe, has changed little in 16 years. The push and pull factors may shift, the nexus of conflict relocates from Rwanda to Syria, but the people who leave

Warhol on Basquiat. Andy Warhol's Words and Pictures - Michael Dayton Hermann

Produced in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s estate, this book explores the artists’ complex personal and professional relationship through hundreds of never-before-published photographs of Basquiat by Warhol, excerpts from the legendary Andy Warhol

Sebastiao Salgado. Amazônia - Sebastiao Salgado

For six years Sebastiao Salgado traveled the Brazilian Amazon and photographed the unparalleled beauty of this extraordinary region: the rainforest, the rivers, the mountains, the people who live there-this irreplaceable treasure of humanity in which the immense power of nature is felt like nowhere

Julius Shulman. Modernism Rediscovered - Pierluigi Serraino, Julius Shulman

The buildings burned in our memories, which to us represent the spirit of '50s and '60s architectural design, were those whose pictures were widely published in magazines and books; but what about those that got lost in the process, hardly or never appearing in publication?The exchange of visual

Yves Klein - Hannah Weitemeier

In the mid-1950s, Yves Klein (1928–1962) declared that “a new world calls for a new man.” With his idiosyncratic style and huge charisma, this bold artist would go on to pursue a brief but bountiful career, producing more than 1,000 paintings over seven years in an oeuvre now considered a

100 All-Time Favorite Movies of the 20th Century - Sebastian Fitzek, Jürgen Müller

Take a journey through the makers and shapers of celluloid history. From horror to romance, noir to slapstick, adventure to tragedy, Western to new wave, this selection gathers the greats of 20th-century cinema into one indispensable guide to movie gold. The collection is arranged chronologically

Sebastiao Salgado. Genesis - Sebastiao Salgado

Sebastião Salgado’s haunting black-and-white photographs from the GENESIS project record landscapes and people unchanged in the devastating onslaught of modern societyand development. Salgado calls GENESIS “my love letter to the planet.” A photographic homage to our planet “In GENESIS, my

Walter Chandoha. Cats. Photographs 1942–2018 - Reuel Golden, Susan Michals, Walter Chandoha

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

Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse. The Ultimate History - Daniel Kothenschulte, David Gerstein, J. B. Kaufman

Celebrate nearly a century of Mickey Mouse with one of the most expansive illustrated publications on the Disney universe: behind-the-scenes photography, animation art, and vintage comics trace Mickey’s 122 cartoons, his comic adventures, the world of merchandise and memorabilia, as well as the

The Little Book of X-Men - Roy Thomas

They debuted in 1963, but weren't the instant sensations that the Fantastic Four or Spider-Man had been; twenty years later, they were the most exciting (or x-citing!) property in comics. Fans couldn't get enough of Wolverine! Storm! Cyclops! Beast! Nightcrawler! Jean Grey! Not to mention Professor

Futurism - Sylvia Martinová

In canvases vivid with movement, light, color, and speed, the Futurists created one of the most lively documents of the technological turn of the 20th century. This monograph covers the key protagonists, influences, and controversies of the movementwhich at once championed progress and glorified

The Little Book of Superman - Paul Levitz

Since first appearing in Action Comics No. 1 in April 1938, Superman has stood as the pre-eminent symbol of truth and justice. Captivating minds for over 75 years, the Last Son of Krypton has appeared in thousands of comic books, cartoons, TV shows, and movies. His tragic beginning led to a life as

Yang Liu. Hombre Y Mujer. Cara a Cara - Yang Liu

It’s time for a reality check with the opposite sex. As part of her best-selling pictogram series, leading designer Yang Liu distills the experiences, challenges, and many perspectives facing men and women, from age-old clichés to current debates, from boardroom politics to bedroom antics

100 Interiors Around the World - Angelika Taschen, Brian Cole Miller

Making stops in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, this edition rounds up some of today’s most exceptional and inspiring interiors across six continents. From rustic minimalism to urbane eclecticism, the selection celebrates a global spectrum of styles, united by

The Big Book of Pussy - Dian Hanson

The cat’s out of the bag. The body part series wraps up with the origin of us all The body part series wraps up with the origin of us all First, The Big Book of Breasts, then The Big Penis Book, The Big Book of Legs, and the weighty Big Butt Book. What could follow but an in-depth exploration of

Michelangelo. The Complete Paintings, Sculptures and Architecture - Frank Zöllner, Christof Thoenes

Before reaching the tender age of 30, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) had already sculpted Pietà and David, two of the most famous sculptures in the entire history of art. As a sculptor, painter, draftsman, and architect, the achievements of this Italian master are unique—no artist before

Michelangelo. The Complete Works. Paintings, Sculptures, Architecture - Frank Zöllner, Christof Thoenes

This XL edition traces the extraordinary depth and breadth of Michelangelo’s work and his ascent to the elite of the Renaissance and art history. Ten richly illustrated chapters cover the artist’s paintings, sculptures, and architecture, with special focus on the tour de force frescoes of the

The New York Thimes: 36 Hours: USA & Canada, 3rd - Barbara Ireland

This fully revised and updated edition of the best-selling New York Times travel guide offers clever itineraries for 150 weekend trips across North America, from New York City to Kansas City, Big Sur to Boston. Complete with nearly 1,000 photos, detailed city-by-city maps, and 33 new stories

Ice Cold. A Hip-Hop Jewelry History - Vikki Tobak

Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History presents the bling culture of rappers and their jewelry. Using 40 years of iconic imageryand compelling stories, this visual history shines a light on the world of hip-hop, where mega stars from Run-DMC to Tupac and Jay-Z to Migos and Cardi B flash brilliant

Homes for Our Time. Contemporary Houses around the World. Vol. 2 - Philip Jodidio

Climate, environment, history, and technology are transforming architecture worldwide. The second volume in the Homes for Our Time series documents this housing revolution. What role do homes play in our endangered world? How can they innovate?In Sri Lanka, Palinda Kannangara created the Frame

Magritte - Marcel Paquet

From men in bowler hats, floating in the sky, to a painting of a pipe above the caption 'this is not a pipe', René Magritte (1898–1967) created an echo chamber of object and image, name and thing, reality and representation. Like other Surrealist works, Magritte’s paintings combine a precise,

Hollywood in the 30s - Daniel Kothenschulte, Robert Nippoldt

In the 1930s, the legendary City of Cinema moved from the silent era to the talking picture. It was a decade of pomp and excess in the motion picture capital, of glorious stardom and megalomaniac directors; a time when politicians and the mob all wanted a piece of the thrilling action. It was the

Sebastiao Salgado. Kuwait. A Desert on Fire - Sebastiao Salgado, Lélia Wanick Salgado

We must remember that in the brutality of battle another such apocalypse is always just around the corner.” —Sebastiao Salgado In January and February 1991, as the United States–led coalition drove Iraqi forces out of Kuwait, Saddam Hussein’s troops retaliated with an inferno. At some 700

Interiors Now! 40th Anniversary Edition

From flea-market romance to space-age bachelor pad, whatever your style preference, you’ll find provocative interior design inspiration in this compilation of the world’s most original contemporary homes. With stunning images from acclaimed interior photographers, the best interiors from houses

Steve Schapiro. Andy Warhol and Friends - Steve Schapiro, Blake Gopnik

A front-row view of Andy Warhol’s relentless rise from a cult New York Pop artist to a 20th-century icon, documented by legendary photojournalist Steve Schapiro in more than 120 photos. From working at the Factory to art openings and hanging out with his entourage, including the Velvet

Surrealism - Cathrin Klingsöhr-Leroyová

With Salvador Dalí as its figurehead, the great ship of Surrealism traversed the turbulent seas of the early twentieth century with sails billowing with dreams and desires. Inspired by the psychoanalytical practise of Sigmund Freud, the Surrealists championed the unconscious as the domain of

Plant Magick. The Library of Esoterica - Jessica Hundley, Thunderwing

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The Kisokaido route through Japan was ordained in the early 1600s by the country’s then-ruler Tokugawa Ieyasu, who decreed that staging posts be installed along the length of the arduous passage between Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. Inns, shops, and restaurants were established to provide

Kay Nielsen. 1001 Nights - Noel Daniel

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Dalí. The Paintings - Gilles Néret, Robert Descharnes

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Berlin in the 1920s - Rainer Metzger

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The Fantastic Worlds of Frank Frazetta - Dian Hanson, Dan Nadel, Zak Smith

Frank Frazetta has reigned as the undisputed lord of fantasy art for 50 years, his fame only growing in the 12 years since his death. His high energy oils of Tarzan, Conan, Vampirella and his signature Death Dealer define not just fantasy worlds, but the bodies that occupy them: fleshy, muscular,

Van Gogh - The Complete Paintings - Ingo F. Walther, Metzger

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Yang Liu. Man meets Woman - Yang Liu

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Great Escapes Alps. The Hotel Book - Angelika Taschen

Flowering mountain slopes and traditional meadows. Icy glaciers and majestic summits. With their untouched nature and raw beauty, the Alps have always been a source of fascination. Angelika Taschen presents the best accommodation for Alpinists – historic inns, guesthouses, monasteries, mountain

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Valentino Caravani. Una grande storia italiana - Suzy Menkes, Matt Tyrnauer, Armando Chitolina

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Gay Talese. Phil Stern. Frank Sinatra Has a Cold - Gay Talese, Phil Stern

“Sinatra with a cold is Picasso without paint, Ferrari without fuel — only worse. For the common cold robs Sinatra of that uninsurable jewel, his voice, cutting into the core of his confidence.” —Gay Talese In the winter of 1965, writer Gay Talese set out for Los Angeles with an assignment

Inside Chefs’ Fridges, Europe. Top chefs open their home refrigerators - Carrie Solomon, Adrian Moore

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Jump into the megawatt world of Mert and Marcus, the creative tour de force who have styled and shot some of the most powerful brands and personalities of our time, from Miu Miu to Angelina Jolie, Givenchy to Gisele Bündchen. This XXL-sized edition features some 300 pictures from the

Helmut Newton. Legacy - Helmut Newton, Philippe Garner, Matthias Harder

Spanning more than five decades, the work of Helmut Newton (1920–2004) defies categorization. His photographic oeuvre is not only unique, but virtually unparalleled in scope, reaching millions through magazines like Vogue and Elle. Helmut Newton. Legacy showcases highlights and rediscovered

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Monet. The Triumph of Impressionism - Daniel Wildenstein

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