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Bettie PageWritten by Petra Mason, Photographed by Bunny Yeager A treasure trove of never-before-seen playfully erotic photos of legendary pinup girl and style icon Bettie Page, from cult pinup photographer Bunny Yeager. Bunny Yeager has long been credited for capturing Bettie Page’s true nature—her flirtatious and playfully erotic side—in classic pinup images that continue to influence photography and fashion today. This collection, culled from Yeager’s extensive archive, features her most iconic shots of the legendary Bettie as well as never-before-seen images, including many nudes, which… September 2014 | Hardcover | 256 pages | $50.00 
Beverly Hills: The First 100 YearsWritten by Robert S. Anderson, Contribution by City of Beverly Hills A comprehensive, sumptuously illustrated history of the legendary city and its houses, parks, and gardens, from its founding to today. Beverly Hills: The First 100 Years celebrates this city on the advent of its centennial. Famous for its movie stars and beautiful homes, its lush gardens and glorious weather, Beverly Hills has lived in our collective imagination as a paradise. This volume is an illustrated history of the city with a focus on the homes, gardens,… November 2014 | Hardcover | 408 pages | $100.00 
BirdsWritten by Jonathan Elphick This remarkably beautiful volume gathers together a selection of the most important and vibrant ornithological art from London’s Natural History Museum. Birds tells the remarkable story of the development of ornithological art through the ages, from the earliest images of birds in the Renaissance, through the Age of Exploration, to the present day. Brilliantly reproduced original artworks by such renowned artists as Audubon, Gould, MacGillivray, Thorburn, and Wolfe are included. February 2015 | Hardcover | 336 pages | $29.95 
BiyanWritten by Biyan Wanaatmadja and Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Edited by Marc Ascoli Drawing inspiration from Indonesia’s rich heritage, fashion designer Biyan Wanaatmadja’s first book is a master class in ethereal elegance. Indonesia’s most celebrated fashion designer, Biyan Wanaatmadja, learned his craft in Germany at M. Müller & Sohn and in England at the London College of Fashion before returning to Indonesia to launch his acclaimed label BIYAN. Combining classic and sophisticated tailoring with a profound appreciation for the handcrafting traditions of his home country such as batik, weaving,… February 2015 | Hardcover | 256 pages | $115.00 
California Moderne and the Mid-Century DreamWritten by Richard Rapaport A dazzling presentation of the mid-century modern California style, offering a fresh perspective on the work of this influential yet widely unknown figure. September 2014 | Hardcover | 272 pages | $65.00 
Cherry BlossomsWritten by James T. Ulak and Howard S. Kaplan, Introduction by Julian Raby
A jewel-like collection of the most exquisite cherry blossoms in Japanese art celebrates the enduring power of spring. Drawn from the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the Smithsonian’s museums of Asian art, these rare reproductions of gilded screens, woodblock prints, and ink on silk works offer sublimely rendered buds and blooms for all who cherish them. Since the eighteenth century, parties in Japan, from royal maidens to farmers, have gathered to… March 2015 | Hardcover | 112 pages | $22.50 
Chris OfiliEdited by Massimiliano Gioni, Gary Carrion-Murayari and Margot Norton A major survey including new and celebrated works by Turner Prize–winning artist Chris Ofili. Set to accompany the first major museum show in the United States of contemporary British artist Chris Ofili, this richly illustrated volume surveys two decades of artworks that meld figuration, abstraction, and decoration to yield hybrid juxtapositions of high and low culture. Best known for intricately constructed works featuring beadlike dots of paint, elephant dung, and images culled from popular media, Ofili’s… October 2014 | Hardcover | 240 pages | $75.00 
Chris Stein / NegativeWritten by Chris Stein, Afterword by Shepard Fairey, Contribution by Deborah Harry and Glenn O’Brien On the occasion of Blondie’s fortieth anniversary, Chris Stein shares his iconic and mostly unpublished photographs of Debbie Harry and the cool creatures of the ’70s and ’80s New York rock scene. While a student at the School of Visual Arts, Chris Stein photographed the downtown New York scene of the early ’70s, where he met Deborah Harry and cofounded Blondie. Their blend of punk, dance, and hip-hop spawned a totally new sound, and Stein’s photographs… September 2014 | Hardcover | 208 pages | $55.00 
Christmastime in New York CityWritten by Roxie Munro A tribute to the magic of Manhattan during the holiday season from a beloved cover illustrator for The New Yorker. Back in print for the first time in more than twenty years, Christmastime in New York City takes readers on a tour of the Big Apple all decked out for the holiday season. Roxie Munro’s endearing, retro style presents panoramic drawings of various sights in New York City during the Christmas season, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving… September 2014 | Hardcover | 32 pages | $14.95 
Cocina TropicalWritten by Jose Santaella, Foreword by Eric Ripert, Contribution by Angie Mosier, Photographed by Ben Fink Explore the tropical flavors and rich culinary traditions of America’s island paradise. Puerto Rico, a land of gorgeous beaches and luxurious resorts, also boasts a rich culinary culture with a mix of influences: Spanish, African, Taíno (Native American), and French. For adventurous mainland cooks in pursuit of exotic flavors, this book offers exciting new territory, and for Puerto Rican descendants everywhere, it pays tribute to the beloved homeland. Jose Santaella presents foods that only a local… October 2014 | Hardcover | 256 pages | $35.00 |
