A timely celebration of British design legend Sir Paul Smith and his one-of-a-kind creativity. This new monograph captures the unique spirit of British fashion icon Sir Paul Smith through 50 objects chosen by Sir Paul himself for the inspiration they have provided him over the years - from a wax ...
A spectacular visual biography of the life and work of Le Corbusier - one of the twentieth century's most influential architects A decade after its first publication, the bestselling monograph Le Corbusier Le Grand is finally available in a new paperback edition. Documenting the life and work of one...
The groundbreaking sculptor's most comprehensive monograph to date. Jean-Michel Othoniel is an artist who creates sculptures that explore themes of fragility, transformation, and ephemerality. Using the repetition of such modular elements as bricks or beads, his work deploys various strategies th...
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An inspiring collection of the extraordinary private spaces of 250 of the world's most creative people, past and present. Life Meets Art is an unparalleled behind-thescenes tour of some of the most fascinating, inspirational and unique home interiors in the world. The living spaces of hundreds of...
An important and fascinating collection of original projects by unique thinkers in the world of architecture and spatial design. Architectural practice today goes far beyond the design and construction of buildings - the most exciting, forward-thinking architecture is also found in digital landsc...
A landmark survey of one of architecture's most controversial yet popular styles - in a great, new, classic edition. The Brutalist aesthetic is enjoying a renaissance - and this book documents Brutalism as never before. In the most wide-ranging investigation ever undertaken into one of architectu...
A comprehensive exploration of the life and works of French ceramicist Adrien Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat was one of the most highly regarded ceramicists working in France in the late nineteenth century. Dalpayrat's recognition came relatively late in life, at age 45, when he first revealed the d...
A behind-the-scenes look at leading contemporary artists at work, with original art projects to recreate at home. Open Studio goes behind closed doors with a host of prominent visual artists to capture them in the act of creation as they draw, paint, sculpt, or design an original project for read...
A comprehensive study of George Clooney's work through the lens of ten of his most iconic roles. A new title in the fascinating Anatomy of an Actor series from world-renowned cinema magazine Cahiers du cinema. This book explores the career of George Clooney (b.1961). A TV heartthrob doctor f...
The classic and most definitive monograph ever published on iconic architect Mies van der Rohe - now back in print. This is the most readable, beautiful, and comprehensive book ever published on one of the twentieth century's most influential architects. Known for the beauty and purity of his work,...
A comprehensive study of Nicole Kidman's work through the lens of ten of her most iconic roles. A new title in the popular Anatomy of an Actor series from world-renowned cinema magazine Cahiers du cinéma. Australian Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman (b.1967) has consistently avoide...
Never-before-seen North Korea - a rare glimpse into the country behind the politics and the creativity behind the propaganda. This incredible collection of prints dating from the 1950s to the twenty-first century is the only one of its kind in or outside North Korea. Depicting the everyday lives of...
The fi rst true monograph on the work of celebrated French conceptual artist and sculptor Bernar Venet. Bernar Venet is one of France's most celebrated living artists. Having emerged from the late 1960s avant-garde scene in New York, Venet developed a personal aesthetic based on an innovative use...
Découvrez David Lynch, le livre de Thierry Jousse. David Lynch (États-Unis, 1946) est le réalisateur culte par excellence, dont le mythique Mulholland Drive (2001) a contribué à faire entrer le cinéma dans le vingt et unième siècle. Trois décennies plus tôt, sa carrière débutait avec l'inclassable E...
Rihanna invites you into her world with this stunning visual autobiography. From her Barbados childhood to her worldwide concert tours, from quintessential fashion moments to private time with friends and family, the book showcases intimate photographs of her life as an artist, performer, designer, ...
The first comprehensive book on jewelry as an art form showcases a collection of today's most exclusive jewelers. When does jewelry transcend the category of fashion accessory to become art? Coveted provides a vital survey of the fi eld, profi ling more than 70 of the most prominent designers wor...
Ai Weiwei (b. 1957) is truly an artist for the twenty-first century. In his sculptures he refashions artefacts and antiques into surprising, sometimes monumental constructions such as Template (2007): hundreds of wooden doors and windows taken from demolished Ming and Qing dynasty temples and arrang...
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The 'Anatomy of an Actor' series takes ten roles by a single actor, each studied in a dedicated chapter, and identifies the key elements that made the performances exceptional - carefully examining the actor's craft for both a professional audience and movie fans alike. This new title explores ...
Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 2005-2016 is the photographer's follow-up to her two landmark compilations, Annie Leibovitz: Photographs, 1970-1990 and A Photographer's Life, 1990- 2005. For this new collection, Leibovitz has selected the best and most representative portraits from her recent work. The p...
The fi rst comprehensive collection of Nest, the magazine that revolutionized the way we look at interior space and decoration. The brainchild of artist and designer Joe Holtzman, Nest magazine, published from 1997 to 2004, eschewed the conventionally beautiful luxury interiors of other magazines...
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A spectacular visual biography of one of the most celebrated architects and cultural icons of the twentieth century. With his elegant suits and trademark round black glasses, Philip Johnson - a witty, wealthy, and well-connected architect - was for many years the most powerful figure in the society...