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BeachesWritten by Stefano Passaquindici, Edited by Sabrina Talarico This beautifully illustrated volume offers an exclusive tour of 100 of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. Ranging across all the coasts of the world—the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the quaintness of Love Beach in the Bahamas, and the metropolitan shoreline of Copacabana in Brazil—this beautifully illustrated volume offers an exclusive tour of 100 of the most beautiful beaches in the world; each one a trip of a lifetime. With locations selected by some… March 2014 | Hardcover | 264 pages | $24.95 
The BeatlesWritten by Bill Eppridge, Edited by Adrienne Aurichio and Daniel Melamud, Introduction by Rankin Astonishing, richly spontaneous, and almost entirely unpublished images of the Beatles’ historic first trip to the United States, as chronicled by an award-winning photographer given unique access to their tour. Published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the Beatles’ first visit to the United States, this rare and mostly unseen collection of photographs marks the beginning of the British Invasion. In February 1964, photographer Bill Eppridge was on assignment for Life magazine to cover the… February 2014 | Hardcover | 160 pages | $29.95 
Behind Closed DoorsWritten by Rob Meyers A unique, intimate insight into the homes of some of the world’s most interesting people. Behind Closed Doors is a stunning collection of edgy, stylish interior photographs. Through his varied contacts in the magazine and art worlds, Rob Meyers sent a batch of disposable cameras out to a variety of artists, musicians, photographers, and bloggers and asked if they would take pictures of the favorite parts of their home. Much to Rob’s surprise, many people sent… March 2014 | Hardcover | 256 pages | $29.95 
Gianni Berengo Gardin Caffe FlorianWritten by Gianni Berengo Gardin, Text by Andrea Formilli Fendi and Stefano Stipitivich A photographic portrait of the oldest coffeehouse in Italy. Caffe Florian in St. Mark’s Square has always been the high-society “drawing room” of Venice. And Gianni Berengo Gardin, an adoptive Venetian, has always had close ties with the city where he began his career. This book is the result of his photographing a week in the life of the historic cafe which boasts habitues from the past such as Casanova and Byron. Berengo Gardin has sat… March 2014 | Hardcover | 96 pages | $25.95 
Beyond BeautyWritten by Matthew A. Cohen The magic of early Renaissance architecture. The notion that numerical proportional systems contribute to the serene, orderly appearance of the basilica of San Lorenzo has long stood as a virtual axiom of architectural history. In this book, Cohen challenges this and many other long-standing preconceptions about proportional systems in the history of architecture. Using Brunelleschi’s basilicas of San Lorenzo and Santo Spirito as case studies, the author presents a detailed analysis of his comprehensive measurements of… March 2014 | Trade Paperback | 304 pages | $45.00 
The Big DishWritten by Barton G. Weiss Outrageous and whimsical culinary creations to make a splash at any party. Would you like a shovel to serve your salad? Or a snow cone in your cocktail? With Barton G., there is only one thing to expect: the unexpected. For him, cooking represents an opportunity to let the imagination run wild. His message: Having fun in the kitchen is the most surefire way to create a fun party. In The Big Dish, Barton G. reveals… April 2014 | Hardcover | 192 pages | $30.00 
Black PantherWritten by Emory Douglas, Preface by Bobby Seale, Edited by Sam Durant, Foreword by Danny Glover, Contribution by Kathleen Cleaver A reformatted and reduced price edition of the first book to show the provocative posters and groundbreaking graphics of the Black Panther Party. The Black Panther Party for Self Defense, formed in the aftermath of the assassination of Malcolm X in 1965, sounded a defiant cry for an end to the institutionalized subjugation of African Americans. The Black Panther newspaper was founded to articulate the party’s message, and artist Emory Douglas became the paper’s art director… February 2014 | Hardcover | 224 pages | $35.00 
BMWWritten by Claudio Somazzi and Massimo Bonsignori A reference book written by collectors for collectors. An essential guide to estimate and buy vintage motorbikes from this prestigious international brand. Ninety years after the first BMW, the R32, was created in 1923, this magnificent volume serves as a unique source of reference for all collectors and enthusiasts of vintage BMW motorbikes. With precise images and technical information on every single model produced between 1923 and 2000, this book provides precious advice and suggestions, as… March 2014 | Hardcover | 272 pages | $60.00 
Brassai: For the Love of ParisWritten by Brassai and Agnes de Gouvion Saint-Cyr This striking monograph celebrates the beauty of Paris, Brassai’s muse throughout his career. Hungarian-born photographer Brassai dedicated more than fifty years of his artistic creation to capturing his adoptive city in all its facets. From winsome children playing in the public gardens to an amorous couple on an amusement park attraction, from opera and ballet stars to prostitutes and vagrants, and from cobblestone alleyways to ephemeral graffiti, his photographs embody the very essence of Paris. In… April 2014 | Hardcover | 256 pages | $50.00 
CatsWritten by Frederic Vitoux The cat’s meow of a tribute to all aspects of the feline form. This handsome gift volume brings together a miscellany of anecdotes, facts, quotable quotes, and interesting stories that celebrate the beloved cat in all its guises. From the first apparitions of cats in Egyptian art and decoration to the story of Hemingway, who frequently left his house cat to babysit the writer’s son Bumby, and from the beloved cartoon characters Felix the Cat, Sylvester,… April 2014 | Hardcover | 256 pages | $29.95 |
