Late photographer Helmut Newton’s unerring skill at capturing the erotic allure of strong, striking women was legendary. This is a compelling collection of his test Polaroids, taken to prepare for his formal shoots, and, with their candid spontaneity, offer a fascinating insight into the photographer’s art. Hardcover, 21 x 27.5 cm, 1.65 kg, 224 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, 24.6 x 37.2 cm, 3.64 kg, 448 pages
An unprecedented event in architecture history, the Case Study Houses program gave America new models for residential living. This comprehensive account of the project presents each of the 36 prototype homes through floor plans, sketches, and photographs, and explores how architects like Richard Neutra, Charles and Ray Eames, and Eero Saarinen redefined the Los Angeles landscape and the modern home. Hardcover, 33.2 x 25.7 cm, 3.58 kg, 440 pages
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 artist’s unique world, a realm of art, science, and beauty. Hardcover, 25.8 x 37.4 cm, 5.38 kg, 770 pages
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 unrivalled encyclopedia for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians, and anyone interested in style. Hardcover, 24.5 x 37.2 cm, 4.89 kg, 636 pages
Albertus Seba’s catalog of natural specimens is not only one of the 18th century’s greatest natural history achievements but also one of the most prized natural history books of all time. Inspired from a rare hand-colored original, this collection gathers all his extraordinary illustrations of strange and exotic plants, snakes, corals, as well as “double-headed monsters”, dragons, and many more. Hardcover, 24.5 x 37.2 cm, 4.64 kg, 592 pages
The Monocle Book of Italy / Автор: Tyler Brûlé, Nolan Giles, Joe Pickard, Andrew Tuck, Издательство: Thames and Hudson Ltd, Серия: , Страниц: 304, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 9780500971130
The Art of Contemporary China / Автор: Jiang Jiehong, Издательство: Thames and Hudson Ltd, Серия: World of Art, Страниц: 216, Переплет: Мягкий, ISBN: 9780500204382
Van Eyck / Автор: Maximiliaan Martens, Till-Holger Borchert, Jan Dumolyn, Johan de Smet, Frederica van Dam, Издательство: Thames and Hudson Ltd, Серия: , Страниц: 490, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 9780500023457
Photography: The Whole Story / Автор: Juliet Hacking, David Campany, Издательство: Thames and Hudson Ltd, Серия: A Non Series Title, Страниц: 576, Переплет: Мягкий, ISBN: 9780500296103
The Case Study House program was a landmark of American architecture, generating 36 prototype home designs that could be easily built. John Entenza recruited the era’s best architects, such as Richard Neutra, Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, to create the designs. This book reveals the prototypes in photography, floor plans,and sketches. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.41 kg, 512 pages
Peter Lindbergh and Azzedine Alaïa, the photographer and the couturier, were united by their love of black, a love that they would cultivate alike in silver print and solid color garments. Accompanying the exhibition Azzedine Alaïa, Peter Lindbergh at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa in Paris, this book celebrates their artistic partnership. Hardcover, 24 x 32.7 cm, 1.47 kg, 240 pages
Marilyn & Me is the intimate story of a legend before her fall and a young photographer on his way up. With more than 100 images, including rare outtakes from the set of Marilyn Monroe’s last film, the result is a real and unexpected portrait of the star in her final months. Hardcover, 23.2 x 31.6 cm, 1.85 kg, 200 pages
Key Moments in Art / Автор: Lee Cheshire, Издательство: Thames and Hudson Ltd, Серия: Art Essentials, Страниц: 176, Переплет: Мягкий, ISBN: 9780500293621
A Day at Chateau de Chantilly : The Estate and Gardens of the Duke of Aumale / Автор: Adrien Goetz, Mathieu Deldicque, Bruno Ehrs, Издательство: Flammarion, Серия: A Day At, Страниц: 224, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 9782080204370
A Chateau on the French Riviera : Modern Interiors by OITOEMPONTO / Автор: Marie Vendittelli, Oitoemponto, Gianluca Longo, Francis Amiand, Издательство: Flammarion, Серия: , Страниц: 224, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 9782081513471