The azure-blue Mediterranean restores the body, mind and soul! Discover the most breathtaking destinations and places to dream of in this updated, lavishly illustrated book from our Great Escapes series: from the cave-like suites at Perivolas, in a majestic position high above the Aegean on Santorini, to the Hôtel Le Corbusier in Marseille, a place of pilgrimage for lovers of architecture.

Every hotel is presented with spectacular photos, a short text and essential information such as the address and directions for arriving, as well as tips for books to pack

Hardcover, 9.4 x 11.9 in., 5.30 lb, 360 pages

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You’ll find 1000 bright ideas in this journey through 20th-century lighting design. Presented chronologically by decade, you’ll find the most interesting electric lights, from Tiffany’s beautiful leaded-glass shades to outlandish 1960s designs and the latest high-tech LED lamps.
Hardcover, 5.7 x 7.7 in., 2.41 lb, 640 pages

1000 Lights

Published to mark TASCHEN’s 40th anniversary, this special edition is an unprecedented year by year journey through the life and work of David Hockney. From the London of the Swinging Sixties, via Californian swimming pools, to the expansive landscapes of his native Yorkshire, the book’s juxtaposition of artworks and biographical text makes us discover how Hockney undertakes his artistic research and where he finds inspiration for his multifaceted work.
Hardcover, 6.1 x 8.5 in., 3.23 lb, 512 pages

David Hockney A Chronology 40th Anniversary Edition

From anatomical studies to architectural plans, complex engineering designs to pudgy infant portraits: discover the delicate finesse of one of the most talented minds, and hands, in history. This Bibliotheca Universalis edition presents more than 600 of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterful drawings.
Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 2.69 lb, 776 pages

Leonardo The Complete Drawings

The ultimate in interiors inspiration, this catalogue spans six continents to deliver you the most immaculate abodes from Biarritz to Brazil. Pore over pictures by illustrious interior design photographers that profile every style of home you can imagine: from clean line, concrete minimalism to bustling eclecticism, where textures, time periods, and trends clamor for attention.
Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 2.55 lb, 720 pages

100 Interiors Around The World

With his revolutionary and liberated view of the naked body and sexuality, Egon Schiele emphatically wrote himself into the history of art at the beginning of the last century. Even today, the women and self-portraits painted by the enfant terrible of the Viennese modern age still have an exciting and bold effect. They were all created during the last decade of his short life.
Hardcover, 6.1 x 8.5 in., 3.23 lb, 512 pages

Egon Schiele The Paintings 40th Anniversary Edition

In this fourth installment of her best-selling pictogram series, award-winning graphic designer Yang Liu distills all the little joys and aches of childhood and parenting. Big meets Little takes on the daily happenings of family life through tongue-in-cheek irony and incisive observations, bringing fresh awareness to our different perspectives and shared growing pains.
Clothbound, 5.1 x 5.1 in., 0.50 lb, 128 pages

Yang Liu Big Meets Little

Derived from the XXL monograph which saw TASCHEN undertake a comprehensive photographic survey of the artist’s oeuvre, this compact edition explores Bruegel’s 40 paintings through exceptional details and reproductions. We discover how, using his own pictorial language in scenes teeming with minutiae, Bruegel captured the theater of life.

Bruegel The Complete Paintings 40th Anniversary Edition

The 20th century saw art go abstract. Where once clear certainties and indisputable forms prevailed, now anarchy seemed to reign supreme. Sensibilities diffused into strange new shapes, colors assumed new significance, lines abandoned literal meaning. Dive in and discover some of the most dynamic and progressive art of modernity.
Hardcover, 8.3 x 10.2 in., 1.24 lb, 96 pages

Abstract Art

In TASCHEN’s first volume of one of the most expansive illustrated publications on Disney animation, 1,500 images take us to the beating heart of the studio’s “Golden Age of Animation.” The landmark volume includes behind-the-scenes photos, story sketches, and cel setups of famous film scenes. It spans each of the major animated features made during Walt’s lifetime, as well as lesser-known short films, episodic musical films, and unfinished projects.
Hardcover, quarter-bound, 16.2 x 11.8 in., 620 pages, in cardboard box with handle

The Walt Disney Film Archives The Animated Movies 1921–1968

Each copy is uniquely bound. Orders placed will be fulfilled with one of the fabrics available.
Bright colors, bold prints, and joie-de-vivre flair abound in this must-have tribute to Pucci, the fashion house like no other. Packed full of archival photography, sketches, designs, and evocative ephemera, this updated XL edition captures the breathtaking elegance, drama, and innovation of a unique brand. Each book is uniquely bound with one of a selection of original print fabrics from Emilio Pucci’s collection.
Hardcover, 14.2 x 14.2 in., 11.99 lb, 448 pages

Pucci Updated Edition

Discover the latest and the greatest of Japan’s manga scene. This revised and updated edition features classic maestros like Osamu Tezuka (creator of Astro Boy) and Katsuhiro Otomo (creator of Akira) as well as the most exciting newcomers such as Hajime Isayama and, of course, their fictional superstars.
Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 2.49 lb, 576 pages

100 Manga Artists

Struggling artist turned icon of the modern, urban experience, Edward Hopper is most famed for his haunting nocturnal diner scene Nighthawks. This book introduces his mastery of place, mood, and melancholy through vivid color juxtapositions; stark, theatrical lighting; as well as harshly contoured figures, at once part of, and alien to, their surroundings.
Hardcover, 8.3 x 10.2 in., 1.22 lb, 96 pages

Hopper

This XXL fine art portfolio revives Kay Nielsen’s illustrations for a world heritage classic, A Thousand and One Nights. Printed for the first time ever in five colors including gold, the 21 prints are reproduced directly from Nielsen’s original watercolors, allowing his sumptuous hues and rich influences to dazzle. A companion book features image descriptions, essays, and other rarely seen artworks.
Hardcover with 21 fine art prints in a box, 16.5 x 16.5 in., 10.12 lb, 144 pages

Kay Nielsen A Thousand And One Nights

The Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon with no Western equivalent, one where breathtaking landscapes exist alongside blush-inducing erotica; where demons and otherworldly creatures torment the living; and where sumo wrestlers, kabuki actors, and courtesans are rock stars. This XXL book lifts the veil on a much-loved but little-understood art, revealing the stories and people behind the 200 most exceptional prints from 1680–1938. Drawing from the finest impressions in museums and private collections around the world, it features the work of 89 artists as well as 17 fold-outs.
Hardcover, 11.4 x 15.6 in., 12.75 lb, 622 pages

Japanese Woodblock Prints (1680–1938)

TASCHEN’s centenary reproduction of East of the Sun and West of the Moon revives a classic collection of 15 Norse folktales illustrated by the beloved Danish artist Kay Nielsen, one of the most famous children’s book illustrators of all time. Based on a precious first edition and including 11 of his extremely rare watercolor originals, the book features an all-new design refreshed for today's readers, numerous full-page illustrations, and double-spreads.
Hardcover, with ribbon bookmark, 9.1 x 11.3 in., 2.59 lb, 168 pages

Kay Nielsen East Of The Sun And West Of The Moon

Graphic Image X Aesthetic Movement collaboration highlights the unique strengths and capabilities of American-made customization. Each quality piece in this premiere collection is finished by hand. Considered to be the greatest American novel by one of America's finest writers.Published first in England in 1884 and then the following year in the U.S., This book follows the colorful Huckleberry Finn, whom we first met in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, on his continuing exploits along the Mississippi River. Bound in the finest leathers, this book is a classic that will be cherished for years to come.

Size 5-3/4" x 8-6/8"
Bound by hand in Vachetta leather
330 pages

Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn Vachetta Leather In Various Designs

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Introducing The French Ribbon, a unique sourcebook celebrating France’s deep-rooted tradition of ribbon-making—from the time when ribbons were an essential and often functional fashion accessory used to express individuality and style in everyday life, from weddings to times of mourning. Following the closure of one of the oldest factories in the industrial town of Saint-Etienne, France, an incredible cache of old salesmen’s sample books, cards, and packaging surfaced to be photographed for posterity. Over 600 of these documents are now included—ribbons made from cotton, silk, satin, velvet, metallic threads, and innovative synthetic materials. The French Ribbon is a must-have book for every person interested in fashion, design, craft, art, and the history of textiles.

Size: 11.6" X 15"
Pages: 340
Cover Info: Hardcover

The French Ribbon By Pointed Leaf Press

Over 200 paintings, sculptures, photographs, and conceptual pieces trace the story of modern art’s innovation and adventure. With explanatory texts for each work, and essays introducing each of the major modern movements, this is an authoritative overview of the ideas and the artworks that shook up standards, assaulted the establishment, and trailblazed new ideas.

Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 2.48 lb, 696 pages

Modern Art A History From Impressionism To Today

A Celebration of Female Friendships throughout History
Featuring 25 remarkable and inspiring female friendships throughout history, Bosom Buddies is an illustrated celebration of these empowering relationships between women. From the formidable Trung Sisters and friendly rivals Katherine Mansfield and Virginia Woolf to powerhouse partners Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King, writer Violet Zhang captures the love, challenges, encouragement, and adulation of female friendships across time. With winsome illustrations from illustrator Sally Nixon, Bosom Buddies is a tribute to gal pals everywhere. Great as a Galentine's Day gift or to share with your best girlfriend, just because.

Pages: 160 pp;

Format: Hardcover

Publication: August 2018

ISBN: 9781452168395

Violet Zhang is a writer and editor living in Brooklyn, New York. Sally Nixon is an illustrator based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her work has been featured in Lenny Letter and Bustle.

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Bosom Buddies By Violet Zhang

With a penchant for painting and an appreciation for the well-designed home since he was a child, Gary McBournie has perfected the art of creating interior spaces with an impeccable eye for color. He established his design firm in Boston in 1993 and has since created warm, elegant, and timeless classic American homes, always with a twist on tradition. Finely attuned to his environment, McBournie develops each interior with a color palette that matches its surrounding exterior, splashing cool and restful hues for a cottage in New England, shades of lime and papaya in the tropics, and warm sunset tones for a ski house in Montana. Featuring personal photographs and the inspirations behind his color choices, Living Color: A Designer Works Magic With Traditional Interiors is a must-have for anyone looking to be tickled pink by gorgeous, 21st-century renditions of the comfortably chic American home.

Size: 11" X 11.8"
Pages: 252
Cover Info: Hardcover with jacket
Author: Gary McBournie

Gary McBournie established the design firm Gary McBournie, Inc. in 1993, which now has offices in Boston and Nantucket, Massachusetts, and Palm Beach, Florida. His interiors have been featured in major publications such as House Beautiful and Traditional Home. In 2009, he was inducted into the New England Design Hall of Fame.

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Living Color: A Designer Works Magic With Traditional Interiors By Gary Mcbournie

From prairie houses to skyscrapers and the Guggenheim Museum, explore the life and work of one of the greatest pioneers in the history of architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright. Sketches, plans, and photographs chronicle all of Wright’s major works, celebrating his organic architecture philosophy, innovative use of industrial materials, and vision for a new way of American living.
Hardcover, 8.3 x 10.2 in., 1.36 lb, 96 pages

F.l. Wright

Fables, folklore, and fantasy—this compendium of all things alchemical and mystical gathers centuries of esoteric mythology in the form of writings, drawings, paintings, and prints. From early Christian mystics to the illustrations of William Blake and the Romantics, this collection spans science, philosophy, and otherworldly mystery over the ages.
Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 2.49 lb, 576 pages

Alchemy & Mysticism

For every dad, grandfather, father-to-be, step-dad, or father figure, this book is the ultimate expression of love. Featuring compelling quotes, literary excerpts, and pop culture references as well as inspiring photographs of fathers (some are famous and some are heroes only to their own families), The Greatness of Dads celebrates the unique bond between dads and their children in an unforgettable book that showcases the universal threads of fatherhood: love, discipline, responsibility, fun, embarrassment, sadness, and joy. The compelling prose, heartwarming images of fathers and their children, and variety of dads included make this handsome volume the ideal gift for Father's Day, birthdays, holidays, or just to say "I love you."

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The Greatness Of Dads

In an era of high-tech and climate extremes, we are drowning in information while starving for wisdom. Enter Lo—TEK, a design movement building on indigenous philosophy and vernacular infrastructure to generate sustainable, resilient, nature-based technology. With a foreword by anthropologist Wade Davis and spanning 18 countries from Peru to the Philippines, Tanzania to Iran, this book explores millennia-old human ingenuity on how to live in symbiosis with nature.

Hardcover, Swiss binding, 6.7 x 9.6 in., 2.35 lb, 420 pages

Julia Watson Lo—tek Design By Radical Indigenism

Discover the world’s finest crop of new homes. This dependable global digest features such talents as Shigeru Ban, MVRDV, and Marcio Kogan alongside up-and-comers like Xu Fu-Min, Vo Trong Nghia, Desai Chia, and Shunri Nishizawa. Organized by architect and brimming with crisp photography and plans, the result is a sweeping survey of the contemporary house.
Hardcover, 9.7 x 14.6 in., 8.44 lb, 456 pages

Homes For Our Time Contemporary Houses Around The World

In 1940s and ’50s America girlie magazines couldn’t show much, so publisher Robert Harrison lured his readers in with vibrant covers by top pin-up artists Earl Moran, Billy DeVorss, and Peter Driben. This edition celebrates this eye-catching candy with every cover of Beauty Parade, Wink, Titter, Eyeful, Flirt, and Whisper, from 1942 to 1955.
Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 2.37 lb, 544 pages

1000 Pin-up Girls

Good package design is crucial today, with ever more products competing for consumers’ attention. The Pentawards have set a global benchmark for quality in packaging by recognising impactful pieces from across the globe. Featuring over 500 works from more than 45 countries, this sixth edition presents all 2019 and 2020 winners, proving again the significance of the discipline.
Hardcover, 9.3 x 10.1 in., 7.65 lb, 512 pages

The Package Design Book 6

Reykjavik's 120,000 inhabitants sustain a thriving art and music scenewith book and record shops, all in an area that can be strolled across in 30 minutes. The locals' love of hotdogs is in keeping with other Nordic cities, but here they're all made from organic lamb. You can spot whales from its shores and they're on its menus too. And then there's the world beyond, an extraordinary landscape dotted with geysers, glaciers, waterfalls and black sand beaches.
Sample three entries here: Bakarí Sandholt , Spark Design Space and Bókin .

12" x 16.5" folded into 4" x 6"
written and designed by Laura Anastasio
litho-printed in the UK on recycled paper

Around Reykjavik

Take an excursion through the last three centuries of trend. This spectacular collection from the Kyoto Costume Institute, one of the world's most extensive clothing collections, features the outerwear, underwear, footwear, and accessories that have defined self across time and geography.
Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 2.33 lb, 648 pages

Fashion History From The 18th To The 20th Century

Discover the story of Disneyland, Walt Disney’s visionary theme park in Anaheim, California. This bountiful visual history includes stunning color photographs, concept drawings, as well as ephemera from the historical collections of the Walt Disney Company and the golden age of photojournalism, to trace the park’s development and immersive world of magic and wonder, from Main Street, U.S.A. to Tomorrowland.
Hardcover, 9.4 x 12.9 in., 5.44 lb, 328 pages

Walt Disney’s Disneyland

Open the door into 100 of the most beautiful and pioneering houses of the past two decades. With featured architects including Daniel Libeskind, Herzog & de Meuron, and Zaha Hadid, this is a dependable global digest of the nuances, challenges, and opportunities of turning all the emotional and practical requirements of “home” into a constructed actuality.
Hardcover, 9.8 x 13.4 in., 8.43 lb, 592 pages

Contemporary Houses. 100 Homes Around The World

Comfort Zone: Creating the Eco-Elegant Interior tells Trudy Dujardin compelling story of her journey to becoming the prime interior designer she is today. Chronicling the start of her career as an artist and decorator leading up to her illness and diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), which ultimately caused a major shift in her design practices. Forced to change the foundation of her creative methods to a more holistic approach not only saved her personal health but had the potential of benefiting her clients. Staying within the realm of her existing charm, her now eco-elegant homes are both traditional and fresh. LEED-certified Trudy has become a key expert on green design and sustainable interiors. As the founder of Dujardin Design Associates, with offices in Westport, Connecticut, and Nantucket, Massachusetts, the successful firm exercises the belief that a beautiful home is a healthy home. Including insights into her creative process and sophisticated signature touches, Comfort Zone: Creating the Eco-Elegant Interior is a fascinating account of one designer’s transition to ecological design.

Size: 11.8" X 12"
Pages: 240
Cover Info: Hardcover with jacket
Author: Trudy Dujardin

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Comfort Zone: Creating The Eco-elegant Interior By Trudy Dujardin

Star Wars exploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since. In this XXL-sized tome, George Lucas guides us through the original trilogy like never before, recounting the inspirations, experiences, and stories that created a modern monomyth. Complete with script pages, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, and more.
Hardcover, quarter-bound, 16.2 x 11.8 in., 15.49 lb, 604 pages

The Star Wars Archives 1977–1983

This chunky, richly colorful volume takes yoga "beyond the mat" to reveal classic yogic wisdom pertaining to the mind,emotions, spirit, and of course, the body. Drawing from such classical texts as the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads, as well as modern Indian and Western teachers, this treasure trove of yoga knowledge defines key terms and highlights important themes. It's also a helpful supplement to yoga classes, offering asanas, meditations, breathingexercises, mantras, and mudras for every occasion and skill level. Just the right size to pop into a yoga bag, here's a guide to the practical and philosophical aspects of yoga that complements any spiritual practice.

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1001 Pearls Of Yoga Wisdom

Award-winning fashion designer Giles Deacon, celebrated photographer Sølve Sundsbø, and super-stylist Katie Grand explore 15 years of their finest collaborations in this inspiring and unique book, illustrated with stunning photography by Sølve Sundsbø. For the first time, Deacon, Sundsbø, and Grand discuss the stories, production and artistry behind some of their greatest work together, much of which is published here for the first time. Through exclusive interviews, the trio examines the clothing, photography, and styling – recording their inspirations and providing valuable insights into their virtuosity. Featuring fashion’s pre-eminent models, including Gisele Bündchen, Linda Evangelista, and Stephanie Seymour, and insightful anecdotes about putting together and shooting a collection, GilesSølveKatie provides insider knowledge of the trade and outstanding fashion photography.
Pages: 370 pp; Format: Hardcover Publication: June 2018 ISBN: 9781786271839 Giles Deacon specializes in modern couture and dressing the industry's top players. Before setting up his own label, GILES, in 2004, Deacon was head of design at Bottega Veneta and Gucci. Deacon has received many awards, including the BFA’s Best New Designer (2004) and Fashion Designer of the Year by the World Fashion Channel (2012). Sølve Sundsbø is a Norwegian-born, London-based fashion photographer and filmmaker, respected for his otherworldly concepts, stylistic versatility, and open-mindedness towards new technologies. He has shot for publications including Vogue, Love, Interview, and i-D, and has produced imagery for major fashion brands including Chanel, Armani, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Hermes, and Givenchy. Katie Grand is one of the world’s most influential stylists and fashion editors. She is currently Editor in Chief of LOVE, which she founded in 2009, and contributing Fashion Creative Director at W Magazine. Grand also launched Dazed & Confused, AnOther Magazine, and POP, and was Fashion Director of The Face. She has worked as a consultant for leading designers including GILES, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Loewe, Topshop, Jonathan Saunders, and Emanuel Ungaro.