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1001 Whiskies You Must Taste Before You DieEdited by Dominic Roskrow This latest volume in the hugely popular 1001 series supplies the connoisseurs’ scoop on the finest spirits from the Scottish highlands to the exotic new whiskies emanating from Japan and the evolving world of American micro-distilleries. The book also covers bourbons and ryes, making this the go-to volume for the serious whisky connoisseur as well as the passionate beginner. May 2012 | Hardcover | 960 pages | $36.95 
128 Beats Per MinuteWritten by Thomas Wesley Pentz, Foreword by Alexander Wang, Photographed by Shane McCauley Known internationally as a curator and influencer amongst the world’s top DJs, producers, and artists, Wesley Pentz, better known as Diplo, is at the nexus of music, fashion, and cultural trends. His record label Mad Decent has helped bring Brazilian baile funk, Angolan Kuduro, and other unknown music to clubs around the world, while his work as a producer has brought a unique sound to hits like M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes,” Chris Brown’s “Look at Me Now,”… March 2012 | Trade Paperback | 224 pages | $29.95 
Alain Ducasse NatureWritten by Alain Ducasse, Paula Neyrat and Christophe Saintagne Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse challenges the clichéd image of French food as complicated and heavy. Here he goes back to basics and rediscovers the pleasures of simple French food based on healthy, locally sourced ingredients that are in season, without the fat and without the fuss. February 2012 | Hardcover | 360 pages | $45.00 
Americans in FlorenceWritten by Francesca Bardazzi and Carlo Sisi The discovery of Italy by American artists of the late nineteenth century. The relationship American impressionists had with Italy, and with Florence in particular, became very intense in the decades spanning the close of the nineteenth and dawn of the twentieth centuries. Florence, Venice and Rome had been at the heart of the Grand Tour for centuries and had become legendary for all those eager to study the art of the past. The book features the… May 2012 | Hardcover | 288 pages | $65.00 
Andy Warhol: LizContribution by Bob Colacello and John Waters Andy Warhol’s iconic portraits of Elizabeth Taylor are images that have lost none of their explosive power in the decades that separate the present from the moment of their making. Frequently hailed as the greatest movie star of all time, Elizabeth Taylor was a friend of Andy Warhol in the 1970s and 1980s. The personification of charisma, whose highly public life was charged with drama, tragedy, and romance, this iconic muse was a perfect vehicle for… April 2012 | Hardcover | 120 pages | $100.00 
Art in Iraq TodayWritten by Charles Pocock and Samar Faruqi, Edited by Dia Al-Azzawi A book that highlights the enduring talent of a group of contemporary Iraqi artists who are united in their experience of exile. Modern Iraqi art represents one of the main foundation stones of modern Arab culture. As with Iran, modern and contemporary culture in Iraq draws heavily on its rich pre-Islamic and Islamic heritage, from the Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilizations through to Ottoman Baghdad, the Iraq of the Baath Party, and today a country that… May 2012 | Hardcover | 360 pages | $85.00 
Asian Jewellery: Ethnic Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, Belts, Head OrnamentsWritten by Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter The ultimate reference book on the ethnic jewelry of Asian peoples. A comprehensive picture of jewelry beginning with prehistory and continuing into the twentieth-century with the works of contemporary designers. Ivory, beads, leather, shells, enamel work, precious metals, and stones, alone or in combination, are all illustrated throughout. May 2012 | Trade Paperback | 312 pages | $45.00 
Be Your Own DecoratorWritten by Susanna Salk Selecting favorite rooms from more than fifty renowned designers such as Kelly Wearstler, Bunny Williams, Albert Hadley, Nate Berkus, and Mary McDonald—and shot by the world’s top shelter photographers—Susanna Salk offers insightful advice on how to apply basic design principles to interiors. March 2012 | Hardcover | 272 pages | $45.00 
Brassai: Paris by NightWritten by Brassai, Foreword by Paul Morand Arriving in Paris in 1924, Brassaï rapidly became a shrewd observer of nocturnal Parisian life. He sensed that photography was the tool that would allow him to document his vision of a dying society. April 2012 | Hardcover | 96 pages | $45.00 
Bringing Nature HomeWritten by Ngoc Minh Ngo, Foreword by Deborah Needleman, Contribution by Nicolette Owen Unlike most flower-arrangement books, which rely on expensive and often nonseasonal flowers from florists, this book presents an alternative that is in line with the “back to nature” movement. This is the first volume to showcase how to be inspired by nature’s seasonal bounty and bring that nature into the home through floral arrangements. March 2012 | Hardcover | 204 pages | $45.00 |
