A Century’s Worth of Pleasure and PauseSelling the most delicious vicesVices or virtues: drinking and smoking provided marketers with products to be forged into visual feast...
A beautiful gift, this is a children's animal encyclopedia with a twist. Alongside interesting facts are the stories and myths behind children's favourite animals as well as incredible pictures and...
The art of astrology, from ancient science to modern-day practiceFrom the beginning of human history, individuals across cultures and belief systems have looked to the sky for meaning. The mo...
Fernando Botero is an artist with his own style. For more than six decades, the Colombian’s “Boterismo” technique has captured collectors, institutions, and public spaces worldwid...
Albertus Seba’s unrivaled catalog of animals, insects, and “freaks of nature”The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is one of the 18th century’s greatest natural history a...
The Case Study House program (1945–1966) was an exceptional, innovative event in the history of American architecture and remains to this day unique. The program, which concentrated on the Lo...
In the latter half of the 19th century, in the verdant countryside near Aix-en-Provence, Paul Cézanne (1839–1906), busily plied his brush to landscapes and still lifes that would becom...
Whether it's Double Indemnity, Kiss Me Deadly, or The Big Sleep, roam a screen world of dark and brooding elegance with this essential handbook to Film Noir. From private eyes and perfect crimes to...
The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying unive...
The world’s greatest magicians from the Middle Ages to the 1950sMagic has enchanted humankind for millennia, evoking terror, laughter, shock, and amazement. Once persecuted as heretics ...
An encyclopedia of modern architectureWith almost 300 entries, this architectural A to Z offers an indispensable overview of the key players in the creation of modern space. Covering modern a...
Learn everything there is to know in this heartwarming guide about pets of all kinds, and the many different ways to take care of them and give them the happiest life possible.In this u...
Science and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies, and history all combine in this mind-blowing visual encyclopedia.From incredible insects and musical instruments ...
In every crisis situation, children are the greatest victims. Physically weak, they are often the first to succumb to hunger, disease, and dehydration. Innocent to the workings and failings o...
This children's book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, open up a fascinating world packed with...
Find out how to customize, interpret and apply the wisdom of tarot to enhance every area of your life - your career, finances, relationships, and more.Get to know each card in detail - ...
To explore the Tarot is to explore ourselves, to be reminded of the universality of our longing for meaning, for purpose and for a connection to the divine. This 600-year-old tradition reflects not...
One part history book, one part art book, and one part fascinating memoir, this book is an overview of more than two centuries of tattoo history intermixed with an intimate look at the lives of tat...
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about bricks and minifigures with stacks of LEGO® facts!Did you know that 68,000 LEGO® pieces are created every minute? Or that The L...
Exploring and explaining more than 80 of the world's most important theories and big ideas about trade, commerce, and management, this book offers a fascinating look at the world of business past a...