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The California Missions

Written by Ruben G. Mendoza, Photographed by Melba Levick

Magical spaces rich in history, the missions of California, featured here in all-new photography, invite reverie and hint of romance.

The twenty-one missions of California, from San Diego to San Francisco Solano, are historic treasures and sites of pilgrimage for visitors from the world over. Intrinsically beautiful structures typically built of adobe brick and wood, adorned with towers, domes, whitewashed stucco, often surrounded by lush gardens, the missions are at the very heart of California.

Established…

March 2018 | Hardcover | 256 pages | $55.00

Charles James

Written by Michele Gerber Klein, Foreword by Harold Koda

Inspired by the discovery of long-overlooked interviews conducted just before his death, this is the first biography of the visionary fashion designer Charles James.

Christian Dior described him as the inspiration for the “New Look.” Salvador Dalí called his work “soft sculpture,” and Virginia Woolf exclaimed, “He is a genius.”

As George Bernard Shaw tells us, only unreasonable men change the world. This portrait of the life and times of Charles James—winner of two Coty awards,…

March 2018 | Hardcover | 254 pages | $37.50

Charlotte Moss Entertains

Written by Charlotte Moss

Renowned and beloved interior designer and tastemaker Charlotte Moss celebrates gracious hospitality—from assembling striking place settings and arranging the table to hosting a dinner party or simply serving an elegant afternoon tea.

Charlotte Moss inspires readers to imbue everyday life with elegance and romance. Moss focuses on events—as small as breakfast in bed or tea in the afternoon or as elaborate as a festive Christmas luncheon or large dinner party—and the artifacts of our lives (china, silver,…

April 2018 | Hardcover | 288 pages | $50.00

Chocolate Alchemy

Written by Kristen Hard, Foreword by Bill Addison

Finally, the first book to reveal the complete bean-to-bar process of creating chocolate from scratch in your own kitchen, plus over 100 recipes for delectable cacao treats.

Through easy-to-understand recipes, Chocolate Alchemy makes creating your own chocolate at home accessible to everyone, whether you are an avid cook or simply a chocolate lover. Called a “female pioneer of bean-to-bar chocolate,” Kristen Hard shares her philosophy and secrets to making chocolate, with clear instructions on minimal-processing techniques without additives.

The book…

February 2018 | Hardcover | 208 pages | $35.00

The Coast of Maine

Written by Carl Heilman II

With its picturesque harbors, rugged mountains, and secluded islands, the coast of Maine offers some of the most spectacular scenery in America.

This book is a stunning tribute to America’s most popular coastline. Maine attracts millions of visitors each year who come to swim, fish, hike, or just enjoy the views. Many of the images present a near-panoramic scope, placing the viewer in the middle of a wilderness splendor. The photographs capture the region’s famous sandy…

April 2018 | Hardcover | 256 pages | $45.00

Coastal California

Written by Jake Rajs, Foreword by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.

An unprecedented book showcasing the California coast via the Pacific Coast Highway and beyond.
As America stands to the rest of the world, so stands California to America—a shining promise of endless possibility. California is both dream and reality. Coastal California is for anyone who has felt the lure of a Pacific sunset. From the physical beauty of Monterey to the grandeur of Southern California, photographer Jake Rajs displays his skillful command of capturing the coastline…

October 2017 | Hardcover | 256 pages | $50.00

The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

Written by Edith Holden

A charming addition to Rizzoli’s carefully curated program of bringing classic books back into print.

This beautifully packaged facsimile of Edith Holden’s original diary is filled with a naturalist’s masterful paintings and delightful observations chronicling the English countryside throughout 1906. As one of the few true records of the time in print, the handwritten thoughts and paintings contained in The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady transport readers to a more refined, romantic, and simpler time.

Capitalizing on the…

March 2018 | Hardcover | 192 pages | $30.00

Creating Beauty

Written by Kathryn Scott, Photographed by William Abranowicz, Text by Judith Nasitir

The first book from acclaimed Brooklyn-based interior designer Kathryn Scott, whose handcrafted interiors evoke a sense of serenity, harmony, and simplicity.

Kathryn Scott is a designer whose disciplined eye results in interiors praised for their beauty and minimalism, as well as their artisanal details. Through ten residences, bookended by Scott’s own acclaimed five-story, nineteenth-century Italianate brownstone in Brooklyn Heights and her ravishing country house, the book explores the idea of home as sanctuary, a place to rest,…

March 2018 | Hardcover | 240 pages | $55.00

David Yurman

Foreword by David Yurman and Sybil Yurman, Contribution by Paul Greenhalgh, William Norwich and Carine Roitfeld

A celebration of Yurman’s emblematic cable motif, this book explores the form’s enduring appeal through the lens of an iconic American jewelry house.
Since 1983, when David Yurman debuted its now-legendary Cable bracelet, the twisted helix has been the American jeweler’s signature. As Yurman himself states, “Cable is the river that runs through all of our collections.” Unifying his designs—from diamond-encrusted cuffs to modern timepieces and more—the form nods to antiquity while highlighting Yurman’s renown for…

October 2017 | Hardcover | 224 pages | $100.00

Denim

Written by Amy Leverton

This street-style bible takes a chic and sexy look at the aesthetic power of blue jeans, featuring stylish women around the world wearing their favorite denim in their own unique way.

Denim’s sexiness, whether it is being dressed up or dressed down, has made it the ultimate fashion statement as well as the ultimate anti-fashion statement. This book is an ode to the enduring cool of denim and the creative ways it can be worn, showcasing unique…

March 2018 | Trade Paperback | 256 pages | $32.50

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