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The Gentleman’s HandbookWritten by Alfred Tong, Illustrated by Jack Hughes All you need to know about living the gentleman’s lifestyle. There’s never been a tougher time to be a gentleman. In addition to the general vulgarity of the modern world, he has to contend with all manner of things: the challenges of social media, the practicalities of being metrosexual and still taken seriously at work, and juggling his finances in these cash-strapped times. Or does he? Who is this man who is seen slipping with ease… May 2014 | Hardcover | 176 pages | $17.95 
Grand Complications Volume XWritten by Tourbillon International This catalog features the highest-quality complicated timepieces from the world’s most luxurious watchmakers. Published by Tourbillon International, this reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history to their most recent developments. June 2014 | Hardcover | 544 pages | $35.00 
Gustav Dore 1832-1883Contribution by Philippe Druillet, Come Fabre, Philippe Kaenel, Erika Dolphin and David Kunzle The diverse oeuvre of Gustave Doré—illustrations, paintings, sculpture—combines with biography and critical essays and attests to the artist’s enduring impact on contemporary culture. Proclaimed “the most illustrious of illustrators,” Gustave Doré is best known for his engravings, which appeared in editions of the Bible, Dante’s Inferno, Poe’s The Raven, The Adventures of Don Quixote, and even in Hollywood, from King Kong to Seven. Yet the extent of his genius remains largely unknown. Here, along with his… June 2014 | Hardcover | 336 pages | $60.00 
Hernan BasWritten by Hernan Bas, Contribution by Jonathan Griffin and Nancy Spector, Introduction by Christian Rattemeyer This book chronicles the work of this young figurative painter, whose moody portraits reflect the youth of contemporary culture. Hernan Bas is known for his overgrown landscapes and intimate figurative portraits of beautiful boyish and hip young men. With a style that is energetic and gestural, his work nods to abstract expressionism yet remains contemporary in feel. His pieces are romantic and often uncompromisingly sexual, with dark narratives or open landscapes. A soft palette is met… May 2014 | Hardcover | 274 pages | $75.00 
Hiroshi FujiwaraContribution by Sarah Lerfel and Ino Hidefumi The first monograph on the “godfather of streetwear,” this book pays homage to Hiroshi Fujiwara’s influence on contemporary fashion, music, and design. The most comprehensive book devoted to the extensive work of Hiroshi Fujiwara-a pioneer in streetwear, music, and art, and the ultimate arbiter of cool. Known internationally as one of the founding fathers of Tokyo’s Harajuku scene, Fujiwara exerts a disproportionate influence over contemporary design culture. Having collaborated with the likes of Malcolm McLaren and… July 2014 | Hardcover | 256 pages | $55.00 
A Home in ProvenceWritten by Noelle Duck, Photographed by Christian Sarramon From furniture and frames to traditional fabrics and from ceramics and glassware to garden furniture, this new, compact edition of a best-selling classic describes how to create a home that is quintessentially Provencal. In this volume, we are shown the exteriors of some of the most beautiful houses in Provence, including French designer Edith Mezard’s home and British designer Terence Conran’s former French residence. Images of gold-hued walls, iron balustrades, leafy terraces, and painted shutters inspire… May 2014 | Hardcover | 216 pages | $34.95 
The InvisiblesWritten by Sebastien Lifshitz A charming collection of vintage photos of gay couples privately and often secretly celebrating their relationships. This volume is a unique collection of photographs of gay couples from 1900 to 1960. While this is a time many now regard as the deeply closeted “dark ages,” these photos show gay couples who were clearly out (at least for a moment)-some camping it up for the cameras while others in loving or clearly domestic poses. These photographs were… May 2014 | Hardcover | 144 pages | $27.50 
Jean-Michel Basquiat DrawingWritten by Fred Hoffman, Contribution by Acquavella Galleries The first book on the drawings and works on paper of this legendary cult artist. Published on the occasion of an exhibition of the same name, Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing is the first book on the Schorr Collection of Basquiat’s works on paper. Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) was barely out of his teens when he rocketed to the center of New York’s art scene; he was 27 when he died of a heroin overdose. A friend of Keith… May 2014 | Hardcover | 200 pages | $60.00 
Jewelry International Volume VWritten by Tourbillon International The glamour and excitement of the world of haute jewelry is beautifully explored in Jewelry International. Jewelry International, the only book of its kind, features the world’s most exquisite jewels and the companies that craft them. June 2014 | Hardcover | 576 pages | $50.00 |
