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The illustrator behind the highly-acclaimed books NYC Storefronts, London Shopfronts, and Brooklyn Storefronts turns his eye—and pen— to the City of Light.Brimming with joie de vivre and delightful detail, this journey through Paris’s neighborhoods captures two hundred intriguing storefron..

A city built on two millennia of history, Paris is entering the third century of its love story with photography.It was on the banks of the Seine that Niépce and Daguerre officially gave birth to this new art that has flourished ever since, developing a distinctive language and becoming a vital..

Parkitecture, otherwise known as National Park Service Rustic, is the beloved architectural style of the U.S. national parks and the inspiration for this compilation of homes and off-grid hideaways nestled in some of North America’s most beautiful natural landscapes.Made in collaboration with P..

Pioneering contemporary artist Peter Beard turned his life in New York and on the African continent into a Gesamtkunstwerk; a collage of photography, ecology, and diary writing. The original limited edition may have instantly sold out, but the book is now back to present the..

70 years of Dior history set against the bustle of Times Square: this was Peter Lindbergh’s concept, for which the fashion house allowed an unprecedented number of its most iconic garments to travel across the Atlantic. This volume is the legendary photographer’s final book proje..

Peter Lindbergh’s seminal compendium, now published in a special anniversary edition. Through collaborations with the most venerated names in fashion, Lindbergh created new narratives with his humanist approach. This book features more than 300 images, many previously unpublished, and an a..

From living rooms and kitchens to bedrooms and bathrooms, small spaces can offer immense possibilities, if only the interior is well considered.By showing a variety of projects in different styles – from reduced and pragmatic to cozy – Petite Places delves into how small homes are being de..

This literary anthology recalls the exploits of Long John Silver, Henry Morgan, and those inspired by piracy’s Golden Age. Retelling classics of adventure literature, from Robinson Crusoeto The Mysterious Island, with captivating illustrations from artists suc..

The complete, revelatory illustrations of Egyptologist Emile Prisse d’Avennes, one of the first European explorers to fall obsessively in love with the realm of the pharaohs. This unsurpassed collection covers Egyptian architecture, drawing, sculpture, and painting in a visual and archaeological fea..

Racinet’s Costume History is a landmark in the study of clothing and fashion. This reprint presents Racinet’s exquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and witty commentary. From Eskimo attire to high French couture, this is an unrivalle..

Фабиан работает журналистом в газете маленького швейцарского городка. Неторопливый ритм жизни полностью его устраивает, и даже выиграв тур на Занзибар, Фабиан практически не вылезает из номера, лишь изредка спускается в бар. Там он и знакомится со своим с..

In just two decades of work, Raphael Santi painted his way to legendary greatness. This essential introduction to the artist we know simply as Raphael presents the mastery of figures, forms, and space that secured his place not only alongside Michelangelo and Leonardo in the..

From mind-boggling feats of human endurance to the unimaginable extremes of the natural world, these pages are filled with records that defy expectations and surprise the imagination.Did you know for example that the fastest recorded skydive was so speedy it broke through the sound barrier? Or that ..

Flower painter and botanist Pierre-Joseph Redouté was an unparalleled master of botanical illustrations and engravings. His most celebrated work Les Roses was published in three volumes between 1817 and 1824. This edition displays his remarkable talent for capturing nat..

Meet “the Raphael of flowers,” botanical painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté. This book, adapted from our XL edition, gathers the finest engravings from Redouté’s most important works, including Selection of the Most Beautiful Blooms and Branches with the Finest Fruits. The images..

Meet Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, the Dutch master artistwhose unique eye for people and situations created some of the most famous portraits and historical, religious, and mythological scenes in the world. In this book, we tour Rembrandt’s key paintings, etchings, and drawings to uncover..

From the Route des Grandes Alpes to the rough gravel paths that flank the Silk Road and into the arid Californian desert, Ride Out! chronicles some of the best motorcycle journeys in the world—both on- and offroad.Detailed maps lead you to famous mountain passes and along scenic ocean road..

Get ready for adventure with Riding in the Wild, a comprehensive guide to riding classic motorcycles on and off the roads. Written by motorcycle enthusiast and travel expert Jordan Gibbons, this book takes you on a journey around the globe, showcasing the best motorcycle regions and routes..

Discover the life and work of Robert Doisneau, one of the most popular Parisian photographers, with this comprehensive monograph. Doisneau’s longtime friend and TASCHEN author Jean Claude Gautrand compiled this selection, for which he had unlimited access to the photographer’s extensi..

Dig into the 750 album covers that made rock history. Fact sheets,insider interviews, and lists from leading collectors take you on a musical memory tour. Covering everyone from Elvis to Bowie to The Sex Pistols, this complete volume includes bonus info on 250 records that became turn..

From prom scenes to Thanksgiving spreads, returning servicemen to smiling boy scouts, the works of Norman Rockwell are imbued with optimism, patriotism, community, and family. Brimming with wholesome cheer, they say as much about his artistic talents as they do about the pop..

Rogan Gregory’s work pushes boundaries across media and scale – from miniature bronze animal forms to towering sculptures and furniture in innovative aggregated materials. Gregory’s iterative process and life-long interests in abstract forms, geology, and evolutionary biology allow him to develop an..

The nuanced realm of Nordic design has two personalities. On one side, there sits the open, light, friendly, and democratic constituent. And, on the other hand, is its moody counterpart: sleek and sophisticated; timeless and traditional; and deeply rooted in the sensations and juxtapositions of natu..