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Travel the world to investigate one of the greatest renaissances in architecture: wood. How has this elemental material come to steal the show at luxury hot spring structures and cutting-edge urban renewal schemes? With 100 projects from China, Chile, and everywhere in between, this global survey explores the technical, environmental, and sensory elements that have inspired a return to timber. View Rating and Reviews Hardcover, 14 x 19.5 cm, 0.97 kg, 632 pages

Featuring Julie Bell, Philippe Druillet, Frank Frazetta, H.R. Giger, Jeffrey Catherine Jones, Rowena Morrill, and Boris Vallejo, among many others. This book combines original paintings with preparatory sketches, sculptures, calendars, magazines, and paperback books for an immersive dive into this dynamic, fanciful genre. View Rating and Reviews Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.02 kg, 512 pages

This striking collection of jazz covers presents the designs that defined jazz, from the 1940s to the early 1990s. Each cover reproduction, spanning photographic and illustrative works, is a marriage of music and design. It is a remarkable history of jazz, with background information included for each cover. View Rating and Reviews Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.24 kg, 512 pages

Amid the ravages of the Great Depression, the photographers of the Farm Security Administration set out to document the rural poor and “introduce America to Americans.” With nearly 400 pictures from the likes Dorothea Lange, Marion Post Wolcott, Walker Evans, and Russell Lee, this collection celebrates their efforts, as much for the power of each individual image as their collective and indelible survey of the United States. View Rating and Reviews Hardcover, 14 x 19.5 cm, 1.05 kg, 608 pages

This second volume of Homes for Our Time documents a revolution. With photos, plans, and descriptions, it explores new approaches in building and presents resourceful and green private homes. Rejecting “stardom” but celebrating diversity, talents such as Suzuko Yamada, Gurjit Matharoo, and the collective Frankie Pappas truly build our future. Hardcover, 24.6 x 37.2 cm, 3.75 kg, 464 pages

Renowned for his politics as much as for his art based on social intervention, a new approach to the readymade, and Chinese traditional crafts, Ai Weiwei’s fame extends beyond the art world. This monograph explores 30 years of work, from his exile in 80s New York to the art as social campaign that led to his detention. View Rating and Reviews Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.23 kg, 512 pages

For all those who thought digital heralded the end of an era: illustration is alive and kicking, and new tools have given the art renewed vigor and the illustrator greater stamina. Steven Heller & Julius Wiedemann present a snapshot of “the new golden age of illustration,” rounding up the most talented artists around the world. Pick your favorites! View Rating and Reviews Hardcover, 14 x 19.5 cm, 1.05 kg, 608 pages

This volume is the ultimate sports car anthology, featuring 50 of the most remarkable and desirable models of all time, from the landmark 1912 Stutz Model A Bear Cat to the radical 2020 McLaren Speedtail. Each example is presented in stunning imagery by the world’s leading car photographers. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.24 kg, 512 pages

Step into some of the most beautiful havens of Tuscany. Grand patrician homes and rural hermitages alike open their doors to reveal Medici pottery, sun-kissed drawing rooms, and colorful tiled floors. With detailed captions and crisp photography, this portfolio presents each home and its interior to paint a gorgeous picture of Tuscan living. View Rating and Reviews Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.13 kg, 464 pages

Bibliophiles, rejoice! In this rapturous photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries to celebrate their architectural and historical wonder. From medieval to 19th-century, from private to monastic, this is a cultural-historical pilgrimage to the heart of our halls of learning and the stories they tell. View Rating and Reviews Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.11 kg, 512 pages

The unique tones and spontaneity of Polaroids have made them a beloved photographic format for decades. Brimming with all the warmth and nostalgia of a family album, this ode to the instant camera presents hundreds of images from the Polaroid Corporation’s own collection. A chronicle of the experimental and innovative ways Polaroids have defied the digital age. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.00 kg, 456 pages

The 2010s saw Netflix take on Hollywood, indie movies make history, and Star Wars strike back. Here is the best in film capturing the spirit of the decade. In this book, stills, detailed synopses and trivia guide us across the Marvel Universe and into projects such as Boyhood, Get Out, and Parasite. A must-have for any film fan. Hardcover, 19.6 x 25.5 cm, 2.77 kg, 880 pages

One of the most expansive illustrated publications on Disney animation, finally available in a compact edition. The landmark volume includes behind-the-scenes photos, story sketches, and cel setups of famous film scenes. It covers each of the major animated features made during Walt’s lifetime, as well as lesser-known short films and episodic musical films. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.24 kg, 512 pages

Prepare to embark on a journey through space and time with The NASA Archives, a visual celebration of humankind’s unstoppable urge to travel away from Earth to worlds beyond. Featuring hundreds of historic photographs and concept renderings, this collection guides us through NASA’s 60-year history. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.41 kg, 512 pages

The fourth volume in The Library of Esoterica explores the historic roots of plants in myth and magickal practices. Through essays, interviews, and more than 400 images—from ancient Egyptian stonework to Victorian botanical art, to contemporary works celebrating nature — Plant Magick chronicles the symbiotic relationship between plants and people. Hardcover, quarter-bound, 17 x 24 cm, 1.77 kg, 520 pages

Since Osaka World Expo ’70 brought contemporary forms center stage, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. Presenting the latest in Japanese building, this book reveals how the likes of Tadao Ando, SANAA, Shigeru Ban, Kengo Kuma, and Junya Ishigami are relinking past, present, and future—building greener and smarter than ever before. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.05 kg, 480 pages

Rustic wood, wrought iron, vibrant color, and tantalizing patterns: the homes of Mexico blend native tribal styles and Spanish architecture with warm, textured simplicity. Dive into inspiring and remarkable abodes in this updated, compact portfolio of villas, casitas, haciendas, cabanas, and palapas, featuring many unpublished images that paint a lively and colorful picture of Mexican style. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.20 kg, 432 pages

Shimmering, pulsating color masses characterize the Abstract Expressionist masterpieces of Mark Rothko. Like no other artist in his generation, Rothko developed his own stylistic vocabulary, creating ceiling-high canvases that were to be experienced as much as seen, submerging viewers in the drama, intimacy, and tragedy of the human condition. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.59 kg, 96 pages

From the ubiquitous Knoll “Tulip” chairs and tables to the TWA terminal at JFK Airport in New York, Eero Saarinen was one of the 20th century’s most prominent space shapers, merging dynamic forms with a modernist sensibility across art and architecture. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.59 kg, 96 pages

French architect and designer Jean Prouvé innovated crisp, economical construction designs, marrying inexpensive materials and mass production with aesthetic elegance and technical brilliance. His simple, graceful style is an inimitable expression of midcentury innovation, expansion, and growth, and secured his place as one of the century’s most influential designers. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.59 kg, 96 pages

From fragrant, labyrinthine souks and delectable cuisine to breathtaking landscapes and welcoming people: Morocco might be a stone’s throw from Spain, but it continues to inspire visions of an exotic haven. This edition brings together an eclectic selection of homes to showcase the best of Moroccan wonders, complete with exclusive, inspiring photographs. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.03 kg, 512 pages

Frida Kahlo transcended art history like no woman artist before her. She was a key figure of Mexican revolutionary modern art and a pioneer of the politics of gender, sexuality, and feminism. This XXL monograph combines all of Kahlo’s 152 paintings with rare photos, diary pages, letters, and an illustrated biography. Hardcover, 29 x 39.5 cm, 5.42 kg, 624 pages

From Amadeus to Aliens, Blue Velvet to Blade Runner, epic blockbusters to dark sci-fi: the great movies of the 1980s were experimental and excessive. This compendium has the 100 most influential and successful films from the decade of mullets and shoulder pads—complete with glossy images, detailed plot synopses and trivia. Hardcover, 19.6 x 25.5 cm, 2.60 kg, 820 pages

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 and apartments around the globe are here. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.31 kg, 504 pages

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,” including behind-the-scenes photos, story sketches, and cel setups. It spans each of the major animated features made during Walt’s lifetime, as well as lesser-known short films and unfinished projects. Hardcover, 33.7 x 24.6 cm, 3.70 kg, 620 pages

Get closer and discover the world’s finest selection of petite architecture. Including the work of Alphaville, Olson Kundig, BIG, Aranza de Ariño, Takeshi Hosaka, and MAPA, this diverse collection of small but delicate houses proves that 100 square meters is plenty of room for intelligent and responsible living. Dream big—build small. Hardcover, 24.6 x 37.2 cm, 3.41 kg, 424 pages

From an Olympic ski jump to the world’s largest airport terminal, this book contains the complete works of Dame Zaha Hadid, one of the great architects of the 21st century and the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize. With photos, descriptions and drawings, readers can explore the life and philosophy of the Queen of the Curve. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.06 kg, 492 pages

Frida Kahlo transcended art history like no woman artist before her. She was a key figure of Mexican revolutionary modern art and a pioneer of the politics of gender, sexuality, and feminism. This monograph combines Kahlo’s paintings with rare photos, diary pages, and an illustrated biography. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.04 kg, 480 pages

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. Clothbound, 13 x 13 cm, 0.21 kg, 128 pages

Japanese homes are refuges of tranquility, crafted in a unique domestic aesthetic of Eastern minimalism. Traditional architecture features alongside cutting-edge contemporary dwellings in this collection of homes, with many never-before-seen photographs. Turn to the rising sun and discover the fluid simplicity of these spaces where Zen philosophy breathes. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.04 kg, 480 pages

Get to know the Pre-Raphaelites, an undercover brotherhood of poets, painters, and critics, often regarded as Britain’s first modern art movement. With key works by leading artists, this book explores the group’s rejection of Classical beauty ideals, and its reactionary immersion in nature, medieval culture, and literary emblems of love and death. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.59 kg, 96 pages

Confined to a wheelchair towards the end of his life, Henri Matisse reinvented himself. This new edition looks at the bright, bold cut-outs with which he created a new medium of art. Discover the history in rare photos by Henri Cartier-Bresson and F. W. Murnau, and with texts by surrealist writer Louis Aragon and Matisse himself. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.02 kg, 412 pages

Discover William Blake’s complete 102 illustrations for The Divine Comedy, with excerpts from Dante’s epic poem. Featuring an intimate reading of Blake’s extraordinary works and many close-up details, this is a breathtaking encounter with two of the finest artistic talents in history, as well as with such universal themes as love, guilt, punishment, revenge, and redemption. Hardcover, 17 x 24 cm, 1.63 kg, 464 pages

Explore the A to Z of modern space. From Gio Ponti’s colored geometries to Zaha Hadid’s free-flowing futurism, this comprehensive overview features almost 300 profiles of architects, styles, movements, and trends that have shaped structures from the 19th to the 21st century. Hardcover, 25 x 34 cm, 4.18 kg, 672 pages

Find yourself up close and personal with the King. This collection brings together over 300 photographs of Elvis from the legendary portfolio of Alfred Wertheimer. Extraordinary in their intimacy and unparalleled in scope, these pictures immortalize a young man in the very process of making history. Hardcover, 22.4 x 31.6 cm, 2.37 kg, 336 pages

Enter 100 of the most beautiful and pioneering houses of the past 20 years. Featuring architects such as Daniel Libeskind, Herzog & de Meuron, and Zaha Hadid, this is a global digest of the nuances, challenges, and opportunities of turning all the emotional and practical requirements of “home” into reality. Hardcover, 25 x 34 cm, 3.74 kg, 592 pages

Explore the lyrical seven-decade career of Catalan-born Joan Miró, a towering figure of 20th-century art, whose highly individual style reflected Surrealist, Dadaist, and abstract elements in dazzling colors and unique symbolic narratives. From automated drawing to sculptures made of gas, this modernist legend abandoned categorization and approval in favor of his own dreamlike worlds. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.59 kg, 96 pages

Celebrating over a century of fashion’s greatest talents, from Azzedine Alaïa and Coco Chanel to Alexander McQueen and Yves Saint Laurent. This updated edition features photographs of hundreds of garments selected from the permanent collection of the Fashion Institute of Technology’s museum in New York City. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.41 kg, 512 pages

Daniel Kramer’s classic Bob Dylan portfolio captures the artist’s transformative “big bang” year of 1964–65. Through vast concert halls, intimate recording sessions, and the infamous transition to electric guitar, nearly 200 images offer one of the most mesmerizing photographic series on any recording artist and a stunning document of Dylan and rock ’n’ roll history. Hardcover, 23.6 x 33.3 cm, 2.15 kg, 304 pages

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 compact showcase of rustic paradises, updated with numerous impressive images. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 0.92 kg, 456 pages

Discover the magical and unconventional world of the iconic master and pioneer in Dada and Surrealist movements, Max Ernst. His captivating work stands out for its varied style and technique and illustrates not only his brilliant and extraordinary ideas but also pushes against the constraints of the rational mind. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.59 kg, 96 pages

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, 24 x 32.7 cm, 2.39 kg, 328 pages