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Elizabeth Blackwell's Pioneering Masterpiece of Botanical Art

Edited by Marta McDowell

Upon its publication in the late 1730s, Elizabeth Blackwell's A Curious Herbal—which was the first herbal published by a woman artist—was hailed for its usefulness to doctors and apothecaries; today, we celebrate its artistry and ambition. Blackwell not only drew the plants—from specimens in the Chelsea Physic Garden in London—but etched the copper plates and personally hand-colored them. This magnificent volume is the first modern edition of Blackwell’s herbal, containing five hundred beautiful color plates of medicinal plants from around the world for fans of botanical art, science lovers, and anyone interested in women's history.

Retail Price: $75
Details: Hardcover, 576 pages, 13” x 8”
Publisher: Abbeville Press

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An Atlas of Decorative Arts Workshops

Edited By John Whelan and Oskar Proctor; Foreword by Stephen Alesch

This visually stunning love letter to the art of craft takes readers inside Europe’s most illustrious decorative arts workshops to profile how artisans continue to maintain the highest centuries-old standards of workmanship and creativity in the areas of crystal, ceramics, wrought iron, fabric, bookbinding, mosaic, wood paneling, and more. Authors John Whelan and Oskar Proctor traveled throughout Europe to document these important spaces, both to celebrate them and to preserve their disappearing ideals. Sumptuous double-page spreads feature alluring photography, and fascinating background texts tell their stories.

Retail Price: $60
Details: Hardcover, 288 pages, 11” x 9.4”
Publisher: Prestel

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150 Years of Nature Printing

By Matthew Zucker and Pia Östlund

Featuring hundreds of astonishing rare images, Capturing Nature is a visually stunning journey through the history of nature printing. Hailed as the earliest precursor to photography, nature printing is the practice of using impressions from the surface of a natural object such as leaves, flowering plants, ferns, seaweed, snakes, and more to produce an image. Author Matthew Zucker has spent decades curating the most extensive collection of nature prints ever assembled. This gorgeous, groundbreaking volume explores Zucker's collection and allows readers to see these nature prints presented side by side for the first time.

Retail Price: $100
Details: Hardcover, 352 pages, 13” x 9”
Publisher: PA Press

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By Claudia Acott Williams

Offering a fresh appraisal of fashion photographer Cecil Beaton’s portraits of the British royal family, taken between the 1930s and 1970s, this book explores not only the finished photographs but also Beaton's methods, his relationships with his sitters, and how the portraits were received. What emerges is a fascinating, behind-the-scenes account of Beaton the royal photographer and his central role in shaping the public face of the House of Windsor.

Retail Price: $50
Details: Hardcover, 240 pages, 12” x 10”
Publisher: Thames & Hudson

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One Couple’s Wild And Wonderful Journey To Restore A Crumbling French Masterpiece

By Tim Holding

Chateau Reawakening is the visually inspiring story of one couple’s journey to save a crumbling eighteenth century French chateau. When former Australian politician Tim Holding and his fiancée Felicity Selkirk discovered Chateau de Purnon just south of the Loire Valley, they could not have imagined the crazy adventure that would follow. Recklessly committing their life savings and mastering new skills along the way, Tim and Felicity uncover the chateau's intriguing past while working to safeguard her future. Documented through Tim’s pithy diary entries over two and a half years and accompanied by breathtaking photography, Chateau Reawakening is about daring to dream on the grandest scale.

Retail Price: $50
Details: Hardcover, 291 pages, 11” x 9.3”
Publisher: Hardie Grant

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By Cesare Cunaccia

Experience the Dolce Vita lifestyle—a blend of beauty, style, and charm, inspired by Federico Fellini's iconic 1960 film. This Italian way of life transcends time and still graces Italy today. This book invites you to immerse yourself in its irresistible allure, from Emilia-Romagna to Sicily. Meet unforgettable figures like Maria Callas, Sophia Loren, and Marcello Mastroianni. With an introduction by Cesare Cunaccia and a curated collection of images, this book takes you on a journey through Italy, unveiling the origins of Dolce Vita.

Retail Price: $105
Details: Hardcover, 320 pages, 13” x 9.7”
Publisher: Assouline

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The Big Book of Basketball Fashion

By Mitchell S. Jackson

Equal parts photo-rich lookbook and cultural commentary, Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion is the story of the extraordinary intersection of high fashion and basketball. Each chapter explores the style of an era and the cultural influences that shaped it, from the league's inception in 1949 to the high-fashion tunnel walks of today. A celebration of iconic NBA style and self-expression, it also explores power and politics; race, culture, and media; and the legacy of athletes as activists—figures who inspire conversations beyond how they play and what they wear.

Retail Price: $40
Details: Hardcover, 224 pages, 12” x 9”
Publisher: Artisan

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By Johnny Cash, with John Carter Cash and Mark Stielper

Johnny Cash is one of the most beloved and influential country-music stars of all time. This landmark publication, authorized by the Cash estate, marks the first time that his fifty years of songwriting have been collected anywhere. Accompanied by rare photographs and ephemera, the lyrics to 125 songs and the stories behind them are presented alongside remembrances from Cash’s son, John Carter Cash, and “family historian” Mark Stielper, offering a profound new understanding of Johnny Cash as a man and an artist, as well as the American story he helped shape.

Retail Price: $55
Details: Hardcover, 384 pages, 12.5” x 9.5”
Publisher: Voracious

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Edited by Sarah Loyer; Foreword by Joanne Heyler; Contributions by Patti Astor, George Condo, et al.

Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody offers a fresh, accessible and dynamic look at one of New York’s most exhilarating artists. Forty years after he came to prominence, Haring’s art—known for its fluid, uniform lines, intricate compositions and repeating imagery such as the barking dog and radiant baby—continues to garner worldwide recognition, breaking down barriers and spreading joy, while taking on complex issues that remain crucial today, from environmentalism, capitalism and the proliferation of new technologies to religion, sexuality and race. Titled after a quote from Haring’s journals, Art Is for Everybody centers on the artist’s activism and celebrates his unflinching belief that art is essential in making a better world.

Retail Price: $60
Details: Hardcover, 256 pages, 11” x 11”
Publisher: The Broad x DelMonico Books

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By Kelly Wearstler and Dan Rubinstein

Kelly Wearstler, one of the most irreverent and successful designers working today, continues to push boundaries with her inventive and opulent residential and commercial interiors. In Synchronicity, Wearstler takes a decidedly bold and minimalist approach to presenting her recent work, profiling seven of her latest and most striking residential and hospitality designs with immersive full-page photography and extraordinary detail. Insightful text from Dan Rubinstein guides readers through each space and the tactile furniture, materials, and juxtapositions that define Wearstler's iconic aesthetic.

Retail Price: $60
Details: Hardcover, 288 pages, 13” x 10”
Publisher: Rizzoli

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By Brigette Romanek; Foreword by Gwyneth Paltrow

In Livable Luxe, celebrity interior designer Brigette Romanek shares an insider’s glimpse into her lush and aspirational projects for the first time. Over 150 photographs showcase her unique aesthetic in which she combines an eclectic mix of elements that create a sense of ease, comfort, and style. With a foreword by client Gwyneth Paltrow, Livable Luxe is worthy of its name, filled with detailed design moments, personal stories, and inspiring interiors that evoke laid-back-yet-elegant living.

Retail Price: $45
Details: Hardcover, 240 pages, 12.25” x 9.4”
Publisher: Chronicle Chroma

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By Christophe Jacrot

French photographer Christophe Jacrot tells poetic stories about metropolises and regions that are haunted by extreme weather. Through his lens, the city is seen through a windowpane dripping with rain; a village is curtained by snow; and an unexpected beauty is brought to light. Lost in the Beauty of Bad Weather transports you to France, Scotland, Iceland, Canada, India, Russia, New York, and beyond.

Retail Price: $85
Details: Hardcover, 240 pages, 9.3” x 11.4”
Publisher: teNeues

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A Journey Through Design

By Newell Turner; Foreword by Susana Ordovás

In Mexican, an American expat searches vibrant cities and quiet pueblos for the essence of Mexican style. Ushered behind the walls, gates, and doors of private México, we are introduced to an intriguing world of interior design and architecture. The breathtaking photography shows how every room, courtyard, loggia—and even a chair, or an arrangement of flowers—are part of a rich design heritage that is inspired by the country's complex history, stunning landscapes, and distinctive soul.

Retail Price: $60
Details: Hardcover, 264 pages, 12” x 9.25”
Publisher: Vendome

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By Steven Heller, Mirko Ilić, and Beth Kleber

From 1954, when he co-founded the legendary Push Pin Studios, to the late ’70s, Milton Glaser was one of the most celebrated graphic designers of his day, whose work graced countless book and album covers, posters, magazine covers, and advertisements, both famous and little-known. Across thousands of works across all print media, he invented a graphic language of bright, flat color, drawing and collage, imbued with wit. This book, collecting work from Glaser’s Pop period, features hundreds of examples of his design that have not been seen since their original publication, demonstrating the graphic revolution that transformed design and popular culture.

Retail Price: $65
Details: Hardcover, 288 pages, 12” x 10.5”
Publisher: Monacelli

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By Marc Happel; Photography by Pari Dukovic; Foreword by Sarah Jessica Parker

Celebrating the art forms of ballet and fashion, this enchanting volume explores the creative collaborations between New York City Ballet and the top fashion designers of our age, including Virgil Abloh, Alexander McQueen, Valentino, Prabal Garung, and Valentino, among others. The stunning photography features breathtaking images of the dancers in motion, along with detail shots highlighting the couture elements of the costumes. Author Marc Happel, NYCB’s Director of Costumes, has collected the designers’ original sketches along with quotes about their process and inspiration for each ballet, illuminating how fashion design is adapted for dance to amplify movement and music.

Retail Price: $55
Details: Hardcover, 208 pages, 12” x 9.5”
Publisher: Rizzoli

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Textiles, Wallpapers, Carpets, and Furniture

By Patrick Frey, Alain Stella, and Mattia Aquila

Enchanting brocades and damasks. Luminous hand-woven silken velvets. Traditional woodblock printed fabrics. Striking contemporary patterns made into works of art. This stunning volume invites you into the world of Pierre Frey, the leading French producer of furniture, textiles and wallcoverings. Possessing one of the most important private textile heritages in the world (having acquired the venerable houses Braquenié and Le Manach), Pierre Frey has worked with the Louvre and the château de Versailles, decorated castle interiors, and provides the fabrics and wallpapers of elegant private homes around the world—from Paris to Hong Kong to New York. Selections from their vast archive, dating from the sixteenth century to the present, are lushly presented here for amateur design lovers and professionals alike.

Retail Price: $85
Details: Hardcover, 400 pages, 11.75” x 9.5”
Publisher: Flammarion

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By Dijanna Mulhearn; Foreword by Cate Blanchett; Essay by Georgio Armani

Red Carpet Oscars showcases over ninety years of glamorous fashions worn to the event since its inception in 1929. From ready-to-wear to haute couture, it charts iconic looks from decade to decade, the emergence of stylists, the commercialization of the red carpet and how fashion has shaped Hollywood. Dazzling images are accompanied by short texts and overviews that share the stories and trends behind the looks, along with the social and political influences of the time. In this comprehensive, chronological history, fashion writer Dijanna Mulhearn has compiled the ultimate fashion resource that celebrates both the glamour and the impact of one of the most watched red-carpet runways in the world.

Retail Price: $70
Details: Hardcover, 480 pages, 12” x 9”
Publisher: Thames & Hudson

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400th Anniversary Facsimile Edition

By William Shakespeare; Introduction by Adrian Edwards

First printed in 1623, the First Folio presents thirty-six of Shakespeare’s plays in one volume. Of the 750 copies originally produced, only some 200 remain today. This handsome facsimile edition, luxuriously published in association with the British Library, is the clearest and cleanest expression of an original from the library’s collection. Packaged in a slipcase and accompanied by an illuminating explanatory booklet, this stunning volume is a must-have for actors, playwrights, and bibliophiles as well as anyone who truly loves the art of the English language.

Retail Price: $135
Details: Hardcover, 928 pages, 13” x 8.5”
Publisher: Rizzoli

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An Iconic Lens on Life and Style

By John Burns

In The Art of Kinfolk, the tastemaking magazine offers a wealth of the most memorable, groundbreaking and singular photographs from its archives, spanning the worlds of interiors, fashion, portraiture, food, travel, and more. With more than 300 boundary-pushing images, this book captures the arc of Kinfolk's artistic adventure and immerses readers in one of the most influential lifestyle aesthetics of our era.

Retail Price: $75
Details: Hardcover, 320 pages, 13” x 10.4”
Publisher: Artisan

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Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther

By Ruth E. Carter; Foreword by Danai Gurira

For three decades, costume designer Ruth E. Carter has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen—from the eighties streetwear of Do the Right Thing to the royal regalia of Coming 2 America. Her work on Marvel’s Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever not only brought Afrofuturism to the mainstream, but also made her the first Black winner of an Oscar in costume design and the first Black woman to win two Oscars in any category. In this definitive book, Carter’s wisdom and stories are paired with deluxe visuals, including sketches, mood boards, film stills, and stunning photography that spotlights her legendary talent for bringing heroes and sheroes to life.

Retail Price: $40
Details: Hardcover, 152 pages, 11” x 8”
Publisher: Chronicle Books

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Magnificent Arrangements and Design Inspiration from World-Renowned Florist Kiana Underwood

By Alessandra Mattanza, Kiana Underwood, and Nathan Underwood

In this gorgeous celebration of flowers, world-renowned floral artist Kiana Underwood invites you to immerse yourself in page after page of lush, show-stopping arrangements and expert design wisdom. Collaborating with journalist Alessandra Mattanza to share the secrets and stories behind her celebrated artistry, Underwood explores how art, music, nature, memory, and emotion inspire her transcendent designs. Overflowing with stunning photographs of bouquets, centerpieces, and everyday living, Floral Fantasy is a covetable treasure trove of floral wisdom and enchantment.

Retail Price: $35
Details: Hardcover, 224 pages, 11.8” x 9”
Publisher: Chronicle Books

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Edited by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert

From the minds of Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (directors of Everything Everywhere All At Once), this companion book to their Oscar-winning film is a wild journey through the five prevailing multiverse theories, as told by a wide-ranging group of writers, scientists, and illustrators. Featuring a foreword by Ted Chiang, an alternate opening to the film, an original essay by Sasha Sagan, and excerpted writing from Jorge Luis Borges, Alan Watts, and David Eagleman, the book also includes short stories, interviews, original illustrations by 11 artists, and more.

Retail Price: $52
Details: Hardcover, 160 pages, 12” x 9”
Publisher: A24

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By Duncan Clarke, Vanessa Drake Moraga, and Sarah Fee; Foreword by MabatNgoup Ly Dumas

This magnificent book conveys the amazing diversity of African textiles, from the geometric-patterned kente cloths of Ghana, to the multicolor raffia skirts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the beaded barkcloths once reserved for Ugandan royalty. The African continent is home to numerous outstanding textile traditions, many dating to antiquity and all playing a multifaceted role in their respective societies. Written by leading experts in the field, the authoritative text is illustrated with over 300 superlative textiles beautifully reproduced to allow the reader to appreciate each individual fiber. A landmark volume on one of the world’s major art forms, this book is published in homage to the master African textile artists of the past, and to provide a design resource for new generations of artists and textile workers worldwide.

Retail Price: $150
Details: Hardcover, 448 pages, 13.375” x 10.25”
Publisher: Abbeville Press

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By Annie Leibovitz; Preface by Steve Martin; Introduction by Graydon Carter

In creating this landmark volume, photographer Annie Leibovitz drew on more than 40 years of work, starting with the photojournalism she did for Rolling Stone magazine in the 1970s through the conceptual portraits she made for Vanity Fair and Vogue. She selected iconic images as well as portraits that had rarely, if ever, been seen before, while covering political and cultural history, from Queen Elizabeth II and Richard Nixon to Laurie Anderson and Lady Gaga. The project was first published by Taschen in 2014 as an oversized “SUMO” edition that weighed in at 57 pounds. This newly packaged 2022 edition offers the same epic photography collection in a smaller—but still fabulously oversized—format.

Retail Price: $150
Details: Hardcover in slipcase, 560 pages, 14.7” x 10.7”
Publisher: Taschen

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Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home

By Bryan Mason and Jeanine Hays

AphroChic invites you into the intimate spaces of actors and musicians, the creative studios of artists and curators, the “boss” homes of entrepreneurs and executives, and “off-the-beaten-path” homes that defy the stereotypes of urban living. Tour the creative and culturally infused Washington, DC, rowhouse of author Jason Reynolds. Take in the bursts of color and layers of memory that fill the Harlem Renaissance-inspired interior of renowned chef Alexander Smalls. And get inspired by the design of actor Danielle Brooks and her husband Dennis Gelin’s Brooklyn townhome, where Haitian heritage and South Carolina roots meet. Showcasing the amazing diversity of the Black experience through striking interiors, stories of family and community, and histories exploring the obstacles Black homeowners have faced for generations, this groundbreaking book honors the journey, recognizes the struggle, and celebrates the joy that is the Black family home.

Retail Price: $35
Details: Hardcover, 256 pages, 10” x 8”
Publisher: Clarkson Potter

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Inspiration, Collaboration, Evolution

By Oehme, van Sweden (OvS), Sheila Brady, Lisa Delplace and Eric Groft

Beyond Bold invites us into the lush, striking designs of Oehme, van Sweden, the landscape architecture firm that’s been creating extraordinary outdoor spaces for nearly 50 years while building a reputation for sustainable design. From private gardens and pools to the expansive Tippet Rise Art Center in rural Montana to urban oases like the Chicago and New York Botanical Gardens, the featured projects are masterpieces of both horticulture and hardscape. With 320 pages of vibrant photographs and detailed project plans, Beyond Bold is an image-rich study of some of the most geographically and stylistically diverse landscape projects in the world.

Retail Price: $95
Details: Hardcover, 320 pages, 9” x 12”
Publisher: Pointed Leaf Press

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Fashion Photography from the ’90s

Curated by Claudia Schiffer

This richly illustrated book accompanied the first-ever exhibition curated by Claudia Schiffer, who brings together the legendary fashion photographers, designers and supermodels, whose visions captivated fashion’s most illustrious decade. Spectacular images by legendary photographers are shown alongside unseen material from Schiffer’s private archive, while insightful essays by the fashion industry’s leading lights reveal the secrets of a decade, which continues to have a strong influence on the fashion culture of today.

Retail Price: $70
Details: Hardcover, 216 pages, 14.2” x 10.6”
Publisher: Prestel

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A Life Photographing Wild Places

By David Neilson

In Chasing the Mountain Light, Australian photographer David Neilson recounts his lifelong quest to capture the mountain light and encourage the preservation of wild places. This oversize volume includes more than 150 large-format black and white images of jagged peaks, massive glaciers, and hardy wildlife, plus seven vertical double-page images that invite readers to turn the book sideways to immerse themselves in the mountain heights. Areas covered in this spectacular book, a book which will delight all lovers of wild outdoor places, include South West Tasmania, Patagonia, Antarctica, the Alps of Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the Karakoram mountains in Pakistan.

Retail Price: $85
Details: Hardcover with jacket, 264 pages, 12.4” x 13.1”
Publisher: Abbeville Press

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By Claudio Contreras Koob

Few people know the lives of flamingos better than Claudio Contreras Koob; the Mexican science educator and writer has been fascinated by them since childhood. This photo book is his very personal declaration of love for these unique birds, and combines inspiration with in-depth knowledge.

Retail Price: $65
Details: Hardcover, 224 pages, 11.8” x 9.25”
Publisher: teNeues

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The Smithsonian History of Skateboarding

Edited by Betsy Gordon and Jane Rogers; Foreword by Rodney Mullen

Mid-air images, archival boards, and contributions from such influential skaters as Tony Hawk and Mimi Knoop drive this visually stunning compilation of graphics, graffiti, clothing, music, counterculture, and diverse voices charting the dynamic evolution of skateboarding.

Retail Price: $35
Details: Hardcover with jacket, 240 pages, 9” x 11”
Publisher: Smithsonian Books

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By Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, and Lester Walker; With Osayi Endolyn

This book does for the cookbook what Bronx-based culinary collective Ghetto Gastro has been doing for the food world in general—disrupt, expand, reinvent, and stamp it with their unique point of view. Ghetto Gastro sits at the intersection of food, music, fashion, visual arts, and social activism. Now they bring their multidisciplinary approach to a cookbook, with nourishing recipes that are layered with waves of crunch, heat, flavor, and umami. Part cookbook, part manifesto, Ghetto Gastro Presents Black Power Kitchen combines 75 mostly plant-based, layered-with-flavor recipes with immersive storytelling, diverse voices, and striking images and photographs that celebrate Black food and Black culture, and inspire larger conversations about race, history, food inequality, and how eating well can be a pathway to personal freedom and self-empowerment.

Retail Price: $40
Details: Hardcover, 304 pages, 11” x 8.5”
Publisher: Artisan

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By Phaidon Editors; Introduction by Alison M. Gingeras

Great Women Painters brings together the work of over three hundred artists, spanning sixty countries and five centuries as well as countless movements, genres, and techniques. The lives documented in this volume include painters who worked despite the denial of formal training or entry into artistic guilds based on gender and class, those who history overlooked in spite of their achievements, those who found acclaim later in life, and those who have been revered within their own time. Each artist’s entry is illustrated by one key painting and accompanied by an introductory text. Arranged from A to Z by surname, Great Women Painters reveals and champions a more diverse story of art, preserving and upholding the vital creativity of women painters of the past, present, and future.

Retail Price: $69.95
Details: Hardcover with jacket, 348 pages, 11.4” x 9.8”
Publisher: Phaidon

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By Terry Newman

Everyone loves Harry and his heroic fashion sense. Part innovation, part homage, the clothes he wears form a lesson in rock'n'roll fashion history, at times taking inspiration from rebel legends, including Kurt Cobain, Marc Bolan, Prince, and Little Richard, whose iconic outfits blazed a trail back in the day and showed a new way of wearing it well. Today, Harry's distinct influence on 21st century fashion helps pioneer a radical inclusivity: he shows how everyone is welcome, and everyone can wear what they love. This visual and informative book is a compendium of exactly what it is that Harry loves to wear.

Retail Price: $30
Details: Hardcover, 160 pages, 9.45” x 7.68”
Publisher: ACC Art Books

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Buildings That Blend In

By Alyn Griffiths

This book presents innovative examples of hidden architecture: buildings that are designed to disappear into their surroundings or hide in plain sight. Buildings can be buried underground, hidden among trees, covered with greenery, or even sunk into the sea. They can be covered with mirrors to reflect their surroundings, disappear beneath an urban plaza, or squeeze in behind solid walls. Hidden Architecture examines projects from around the world that are cleverly disguised but still beautifully detailed and exquisite in their execution.

Retail Price: $60
Details: Hardcover, 192 pages, 10.63” x 8.27”
Publisher: Lannoo

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A Hip-Hop Jewelry History

By Vikki Tobak; Introduction by Slick Rick

Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “Ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression. Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, and Cardi B, whose over-the-top pieces integrate unique pop culture references, unconventional materials, and enduring artist collaborations. Glittering jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Ice Cold goes beyond the ostentatious bling to reveal a transformative story that is loud and proud.

Retail Price: $100
Details: Hardcover, 388 pages, 13.4” x 9.8”
Publisher: Taschen

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By Janie Hendrix and John McDermott

Jimi is the ultimate tribute to the greatest guitar player in rock and roll history. This comprehensive visual celebration, which is an official collaboration with Jimi’s sister, Janie Hendrix, and John McDermott of Experience Hendrix L.L.C., features an introduction by Janie, extensive biographical texts, and a trove of lesser-known and never-before-published photographs, personal memorabilia, lyrics, and more. Additionally, Jimi includes quotations by legendary musicians, such as Paul McCartney, Ron Wood, Jeff Beck, Lenny Kravitz, Drake, Dave Grohl, and others who have spoken about Hendrix’s lasting influence.

Retail Price: $50
Details: Hardcover, 320 pages, 12” x 9”
Publisher: Chronicle Chroma

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By John Burns

Join Kinfolk on a journey off the beaten track, to islands big and small, in this collection of eighteen new travel stories. Kinfolk Islands is full of vibrant photography, practical guidance and thoughtful reflections on why the idea of an island embodies so many of our travel fantasies. There are the charms of urban islands, including Montréal’s beloved Mile End neighborhood. Truly unexpected destinations, like Hormuz, off the coast of Iran, with its psychedelic scenery and bohemian spirit. Italy’s sun-soaked Ponza, perfect for languid afternoons. And some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, from jungle-fringed Caribbean sands to rugged and remote Nordic shores.

Retail Price: $45
Details: Hardcover, 256 pages, 10.6” x 7.9”
Publisher: Artisan

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Black Cinema 1898-1971

Edited by Doris Berger and Rhea L. Combs; Foreword by Whoopi Goldberg

Black participation in American film has a vibrant yet widely overlooked history. Since the dawn of the medium, Black performers, directors, and producers have helped define American cinema. This stunning book examines how Black film artists such as Bert Williams, Hattie McDaniel, and Oscar Micheaux, to name just a few, not only developed an enduring independent tradition but also transformed mainstream Hollywood by representing Black experiences in all their robust complexity.

Retail Price: $49.95
Details: Hardcover, 288 pages, 12.5” x 9.5”
Publisher: DelMonico Books | Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

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A Sourcebook for Stylish, Eco-Conscious Living

By Margot Guralnick and Fan Winston

Learn how to make planet-friendly choices at home with the design editors behind Remodelista.com. This hardworking visual guide reveals a personalized, future-minded approach to creating a sustainable—and stylish—home by emphasizing conscientious consumerism and climate-aware choices. You’ll visit a remodeled apartment inspired by the Slow Food movement, a DIY tree-house cabin, a multigenerational courtyard compound, and a family home built from hemp. You’ll also find best practices on how to reduce your environmental impact room by room. Change begins in the home, and it’s inspiring to learn how such steps, no matter how small, contribute to the greater good.

Retail Price: $40
Details: Hardcover, 352 pages, 10.5” x 7.9”
Publisher: Artisan

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A History of Visual Knowledge from the 15th Century to Today

By Anna Escardó; Edited by Julius Wiedemann

From the first detailed drawing of the moon to the depiction of stem cells, this collection of scientific illustrations traces the visual history of knowledge from the 15th century to today. Explore here the work of more than 700 scientists and over 300 discoveries in anatomy, physics, chemistry, astronomy, mechanics, and many other scientific fields, through the visual works that bring them to life, combined with detailed texts explaining their scientific significance. This book is for everyone who is continually amazed by the wonders of our world and our advances in scientific understanding.

Retail Price: $80
Details: Hardcover with jacket, 436 pages, 14.6” x 9.7”
Publisher: Taschen

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Books That Inspire Wonder (2-Book Set)

By Atlas Obscura, Dylan Thuras, Joshua Foer, Cecily Wong, and Ella Morton

The Explorer’s Library combines the two New York Times bestselling guides from Atlas Obscura, the community-driven, editor-curated website. One of the guides, Atlas Obscura, features hundreds of unexpected entries that cover all corners of the globe, expanding our sense of how strange and marvelous it really is. The other guide, Gastro Obscura, transforms our sense of what people around the world eat and drink, touching on history, culture, travel, festivals, and more. Packaged together in an elegant slipcase, they are the perfect gift for the person who lets curiosity be their compass, who is alive to the world in all its possibilities.

Retail Price: $85
Details: 2 Hardcovers in slipcase, 928 pages (both books combined), 11” x 7.25”
Publisher: Workman

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Stories of Love, Beauty, and Adventure on the Open Road

By Kate Oliver

Step inside beautiful rolling homes designed for life on the road. Brimming with evocative storytelling and hundreds of photographs showcasing handsome interiors and stunning landscapes, here are more than 35 stories from solo travelers, couples, and families who traded the comforts of a rooted life for ever-changing vistas and eye-opening experiences. An inspiring gift for travelers, design enthusiasts, and anyone who yearns for adventure, The Modern Caravan is an exhilarating call to follow your heart and create a life filled with love and beauty—wherever your journey takes you.

Retail Price: $27.50
Details: Hardcover, 224 pages, 9.5” x 7.5”
Publisher: Chronicle Books

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70 Years of Majestic Style

By Bethan Holt

From the glittering gowns of her youth to the vibrant block colors she sported in her later years, Queen Elizabeth II always understood the power of fashion, carefully crafting a signature style for which she became globally renowned. In The Queen: 70 Years of Majestic Style, Bethan Holt uncovers the stories behind Queen Elizabeth's most memorable outfits and speaks to the designers who created the iconic pieces that made up a look that was, unmistakeably, Her Majesty's own.

Retail Price: $28
Details: Hardcover with jacket, 176 pages, 9.25” x 7.5”
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small

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A Mission-by-Mission Celebration of NASA’s Extraordinary Spaceflight Program

By Roland Miller

The Space Shuttle tells the story of NASA’s amazing Space Shuttle program and its 140 space flights, all in one rich and beautiful photographic journey. Each mission has its own fascinating story, and The Space Shuttle retells these stories in chronological order through incredible photos taken by NASA photojournalists, fine art photographers, and the astronauts themselves. Each image is accompanied by a short text that includes quick facts such as crew members, launch date, and landing date, as well as a short overview of highlights and purpose.

Retail Price: $50
Details: Hardcover in slipcase, 320 pages, 11.3” x 8.5”
Publisher: Artisan

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By Vogue Paris editors; Edited by Sylvie Lécallier

Always a defender of artistic and literary creation, Vogue Paris makes fashion a cultural and societal topic as much as an object of fantasy. Through photographs, drawings, and magazines, this visually engaging history of the magazine highlights how the 100-year-old fashion authority plays a major and singular role in the diffusion of Parisian style.

Retail Price: $65
Details: Hardcover, 296 pages, 12” x 10”
Publisher: Abrams

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