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In 1970, 26-year-old Sebastiao Salgado held a camera for the first time. In over 32 trips, he created a collection of images showing us nature, animals, and indigenous people. This book presents his images such as: ancient animal species and volcanoes of
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a German Expressionist pioneer, a prolific painter and printmaker, and cofounder of Die Brücke movement. Through vivid landscapes, stark nudes, and dynamic urban scenes, this introductory book explores his radical painting in pre
Explore the modern age of design in this Bibliotheca Universalis edition of the 20th centuryâs key movements and trends. Featuring numerous works from around the world, this is an essential compendium for design aficionados everywhere, with star turns i
Through the turbulent events of the last century-and-a-half, graphic designwith its vivid, neat synthesis of image and ideahas distilled the spirit of each age. It surrounds us every minute of the day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, enviro
Peaking in the 1960s, Pop Art began as a revolt against mainstream approaches to art and culture and evolved into a wholesale interrogation of modern society, consumer culture, the role of the artist, and of what constituted an artwork . Focusing on i
Lucian Freud (19222011) was interested in the telling of truths. Always operating outside the main currents of 20th-century art, the esteemed portrait painter observed his subjects with the regimen and precision of a laboratory scientist. He recorded not
Painter, Marxist activist, and husband of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera is renowned as much for his active politics as for his monumental mural paintings. This introduction explores his unique and visionary renderings of a modern Mexico, combining communist p
From his royal court portraits to horrific scenes of conflict, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes remains one of Spainâs most revered and startling artists. With key works from throughout his career, this vivid introduction explores Goyaâs mastery of
A painter of dramatic battles as much as erotic mythologies, Sir Peter Paul Rubens was a key figure in the 16th-century art world and a flag bearer for Baroque color, motion, and sensuality. His prolific oeuvre includes altarpieces, portraits, landscapes,
Get to grips with the astonishing brushwork of Hans Holbein the Younger, a painter shaped by religion, Renaissance, and Reformation, whose remarkable canon includes commissioned devotional works as well as penetrating portraits, most famously of the Tudor
Explore the A - Z of modern space. From Gio Pontiâs colored geometries to Zaha Hadidâs free-flowing futurism, this comprehensive overview features more than 280 profiles of architects, styles, movements, and trends that have shaped structures from the
When Star Wars was released in 1977, everybody who saw and reviewed it considered the movie an exciting, innovative piece of pop culture, a fast-moving, special-effects laden fairy tale in space. The film, and the episodes that followed, created a worldwi
Frank Frazetta has reigned as the undisputed king of fantasy art for well over 50 years, the value of his paintings now climbing as high as his fans admiration. Each year his works break the previous years auction records, with the cover for Lancer books
Hailed the Prince of the Impressionists, Claude Monet (1840-1926) transformed expectations for the purpose of paint on canvas. Defying the precedent of centuries, Monet did not seek to render only reality, but the act of perception itself. Working en
American painter Roy Lichtenstein (19231997) pioneered a new epoch in American art, bursting onto a scene dominated by Abstract Expressionism in late 1950s New York and defining a new art vocabulary for a new era . With his groundbreaking use of indust
In this essential TASCHEN introduction to Tadao Ando we explore the hybrid of tradition, modernism, and function that allows his buildings to enchant architects, designers, fashion designers, and beyond. Through key projects including private homes, c
With the patronage of the powerful Medici family, a canon of secular and religious work, and contributions to the celebrated Sistine Chapel, Sandro Botticelli (1444/451510) was well placed for fame. After his death, however, his work was eclipsed for so
Adolf Loos (18701933) was a flamboyant character whose presence in the cultural hotbed of early 1900s Vienna galvanized the countrys architectural landscape. An early, impassioned advocate of modernism , he all-out rejected the grand Secessionist aesthe
While anchoring his practice in the traditions of antiquity and the Renaissance, Auguste Rodin (18401917) paved the way for modern sculpture. From a very early stage, he was interested in movement, the expression of the body, chance effects, and the in
As cryptic as they are compelling, the masterpieces of Hieronymus Bosch (c. 14501516) remain some of the most enduring enigmas of the art world. Their intricate, allegorical, and often startling content has captivated not only art historians, but also
Painter, sculptor, writer, filmmaker, and all-round showman Salvador Dalí (19041989) was one of the 20th centurys greatest exhibitionists and eccentrics . One of the first artists to apply the insights of Freudian psychoanalysis to art, he is celebra
In a fleeting fourteen year period, sandwiched between two world wars, Germanys Bauhaus school of art and design changed the face of modernity. With utopian ideals for the future, the school developed a pioneering fusion of fine art, craftsmanship, and t
The creative duo Charles Eames (19071978) and Ray Kaiser Eames (19121988) transformed the visual character of America . Though best known for their furniture, the husband and wife team were also forerunners in architecture, textile design, photography
Famed for his motto less is more, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (18861969) was one of the founding fathers of modern architecture and a hotly-debated tastemaker of twentieth-century aesthetics and urban experience. Mies van der Rohes philosophy was one o
William Morris (18341896) was one of the greatest creative figures of the 19th century. As a visionary designer, as well as a manufacturer, writer, artist, and socialist activist, he pioneered the Arts and Crafts movement of the Victorian era, and left
The Little Big Book of Breasts features over 150 celebrated big breast models from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s , including Michelle Angelo, Virginia Bell, Roxanne Brewer, Joan Brinkman, Lorraine Burnett, Lisa DeLeeuw, Uschi Digard, Sylvia McFarland, Chesty
Sirs begins the missive from our imaginary correspondent. Its not that I dont love your original Big Penis Book , but that, perhaps, I love it too much. I now become anxious leaving the house without it, and long business trips are simply torture. Couldn
How can we pack so much big booty into such a tiny and inexpensive package? Sorry, but its a trade secret we cant divulge, except to say that shoehorns and spandex were involved. The original Big Butt Book featured a great cross section of delectable re
From the time The Big Penis Book was published, readers anticipated The Big Book of Pussy . Granted, perhaps not the same readers, but the seed had been planted and the calls and letters began flowing in. Once they had that long-awaited book, some foun
The first-ever exhibition curated by Peter Lindbergh himself, shortly before his untimely death, Untold Stories at the Düsseldorf Kunstpalast served as a blank canvas for the photographers unrestrained vision and creativity. Given total artistic freedom,
Mario Testino is recognized as the ultimate fashion photographer of his generation but his pictures of Kate Moss transcend fashion. The result of three decades of extraordinary friendship, and phenomenal glamour, this iconic collaboration is an intim
This unrivaled curation of the ultimate collector motorcycles presents rare pioneer bikes, venerated British classics, German speed machines, lightning-fast Japanese racers, groundbreaking Italian superbikes, and highly radical road rockets. A dazzling ce
In 1995, the D&AD published a book on the art of writing for advertising. The then best-selling book remains an important reference work todaya bible for creative directors. D&AD and TASCHEN have joined forces to bring you an updated and redesigned e
From animals to robotization, climate change to migration, Rem Koolhaas presents a new collaborative project exploring how countryside everywhere is transforming beyond recognition. The official companion to the highly anticipated exhibition at New Yorkâ
Yearning for rustic simplicity? Open the door to Cabins, a gorgeous showcase of minimal, low-impact, peaceful abodes around the world. From contemplative bliss in an English coastal studio to eco-home huts in the Western Ghats of India, each of these mini
It was a dappled and daubed harbor scene that gave Impressionism its name. When Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet was exhibited in April 1874, critics seized upon the works title and its loose stylistic rendering of light and motion upon water to de
If you take even the slightest interest in the design of your toothbrush, the history behind your washing machine, or the evolution of the telephone, youll take an even greater interest in this completely updated edition of Industrial Design AZ . Traci
The Hermetic Museum takes readers on a magical mystery tour spanning an arc from the medieval cosmogram and images of Christian mysticism, through the fascinating world of alchemy to the art of the Romantic era. The enigmatic hieroglyphs of cabalists, Ro
One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci remains the quintessential Renaissance genius. Creator of the worlds most famous paintings, this scientist, artist, philosopher, inventor, builder, and mechanic epitomized the g
Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinets Le Costume Historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted . Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity th
Discover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium of historys most elegant patterns and ornamental designs. The World of Ornament brings together the two greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century : Auguste Racinets LOr
With more than 280 entries, this architectural AZ, now part of our Bibliotheca Universalis series, offers an indispensable overview of the key players in the creation of modern space . From the period spanning the 19th to the 21st century, pioneering
We owe a great debt to Jean Baptiste Marc Bourgery (17971849) for his Atlas of Anatomy , which was not only a massive event in medical history, but also remains one of the most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated anatomical treatises ever publis
More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designer. The particular curve of a backrest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the color of the entire artifact; each element reflects the styl
Package design is one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving fields of design today. Featuring over 600 creations from more than 35 countries , this compact edition celebrates extraordinary work from the global packaging design community. Showcasing the
From the legendary Tank Girl to live-action animations with Gorillaz , a Chinese contemporary opera to an exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, artist Jamie Hewlett is one of the most energetic figures of contemporary pop culture . With influences rangin
Culled and assembled by Romeyn Beck Hough between 1888 and 1913 in what still remains a stunning and unparalleled achievement, American Woodsoriginally published in 14 volumes, with actual specimens mounted on card stockis a work of breathtaking beauty th
Painter, sculptor, writer, and filmmaker, Salvador Dalí (19041989) was one of the centurys greatest exhibitionists and eccentricsand was rewarded with fierce controversy wherever he went. He was one of the first to apply the insights of Sigmund Freud
Vincent van Gogh s story is one of the most tragic in art history. Today, he is celebrated the world over as one of the most important painters of all time, recognized with sell-out shows, feted museums, and record prices of tens of millions of dollars at
Designing private residences has its own very special challenges and nuances for the architect. The scale may be more modest than public projects, the technical fittings less complex than an industrial site, but the preferences, requirements and vision
Concrete? That characterless stuff of parking lots or Communist tower blocks, right? Well, yes. And no. Concrete is actually a name applied to a remarkably wide range of building substances, and, when properly handled, is one of the noble materials of co
Urban islands and bamboo hideaways set the stage for a pop culture phenomenon like no other. In mid-century America, the imaginative appeal of Tiki penetrated fashion, music, eating, drinking, and architecture. In handy Bibliotheca Universalis format,
When Marvel publisher Martin Goodman asked Stan Lee to deliver another new team book for his line of comics, he had no idea hed be getting something like The X-Men . In fact, nobody could have imagined the extraordinary phenomenon the X-Men would even
One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci (14521519) remains a quintessential Renaissance genius . The perfect companion to the Leonardo Graphic Work edition, this book is a compact catalogue raisonné of all of the
One part history book, one part art book, and one part fascinating memoir , this book is an overview of more than two centuries of tattoo history intermixed with an intimate look at the lives of tattoo artists, and the personal struggles and triumphs, occ
Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic designwith its vivid, neat synthesis of image and ideahas distilled the spirit of each age . Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graph
The earliest forms of human creativity in carvings, markings, and cave paintings bear witness to humanitys engagement with color. Almost as old as these examples is the desire to assign structure, order, and meaning to this universal yet elusive concept
Raphael (14831520) is considered the most important artist of the Italian High Renaissance alongside Michelangelo and Leonardo. In his short lifetime he created around one hundred paintings and numerous frescoes, including nine fresco cycles, on an u
Ernst Haeckel (18341919) was a German-born biologist, naturalist, evolutionist, artist, philosopher, and doctor who spent his life researching flora and fauna from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean . A vociferous supporter and developer of D
From Edouard Manet s portrait of naturalist writer Émile Zola sitting among his Japanese art finds to Van Gogh s meticulous copies of the Hiroshige prints he devotedly collected, 19th-century pioneers of European modernism made no secret of their love
Elected the architectural book of the year by the International Artbook and Film Festival in Perpignan, France, Frédéric Chaubins Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed explores 90 buildings in 14 former Soviet Republics . Each of these structures
Only 20 paintings and eight drawings are confidently assigned to Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch (c. 14501516) but in their fantastical visions they have secured his place as one of the most cult artists in history . 500 years on from his death,
Caravaggio, or more accurately Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (15711610), was a legend even in his own lifetime. Notorious bad boy of Italian painting, the artist was at once celebrated and controversial: Violent in temper, precise in technique, a crea
The Wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities, saw collectors gathering objects from many strands of artistic, scientific, and intellectual endeavor, in an ambitious attempt to encompass all of humankinds knowledge in a single room . From the Grand Duke F
Scandinavia is world famous for its inimitable, democratic designs which bridge the gap between craftsmanship and industrial production, organic forms and everyday functionality. This all-you-need guide includes a detailed look at Scandinavian furniture,
To travel through Italy is as close as one gets to being in paradise . For centuries, writers, artists, architects, and merchants have been drawn here, inspired by the beauty of Venice, Florence, Naples, and Rome. Countless books, paintings, poems, an
Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized truck style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective id
Flower painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté (17591840) devoted himself exclusively to capturing the diversity of flowering plants in watercolor paintings which were then published as copper engravings, with careful botanical descriptions. The darling of wealt
Discover the unique aesthetic of Tadao Ando, the only architect ever to have won the disciplines four most prestigious prizes : the Pritzker, Carlsberg, Praemium Imperiale, and Kyoto Prize. This collection spans the breadth of Andos entire career, inclu
The life of Antoni Gaudí (18521926) was full of complexity and contradictions. As a young man he joined the Catalonian nationalist movement and was critical of the church; toward the end of his life he devoted himself completely to the construction of
Its dangerous to be an honest man. Michael Corleone, Godfather III As special photographer on the sets and locations of Francis Ford Coppolas The Godfather trilogy, Steve Schapiro had the remarkable experience of witnessing legendary actors gi
The legend of Jean-Michel Basquiat is as strong as ever. Synonymous with 1980s New York, the artist first appeared in the late 1970s under the tag SAMO, spraying caustic comments and fragmented poems on the walls of the city. He appeared as part of a t
The life and times of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1526/301569) were marked by stark cultural conflict. He witnessed religious wars, the Duke of Albas brutal rule as governor of the Netherlands, and the palpable effects of the Inquisition. To this day,
Star Wars exploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since. After watching depressing and cynical movies throughout the early 1970s, audiences enthusiastically embraced the positive energy of the Star Wars galaxy as
Across small cottages and lavish villas, beach houses and forest refuges, discover the worlds finest crop of new homes . This cutting-edge global digest features such talents as Shigeru Ban and Marcio Kogan alongside up-and-coming names like Aires Mateu
It was on a Malibu beach in 1988 that Peter Lindbergh shot the White Shirts series, images now known the world over. Simple yet seminal, the photographs introduced us to Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Rachel Williams, Karen Alexander, Tatjana Pa
Decades worth of images have been distilled down to 512 pages of photographs in this ultimate retrospective collection of Nobuyoshi Araki's work, selected by the artist himself. First published as a Limited Edition and now back in a new format to cele
Like hardly any other artist of his generation, Wolfgang Tillmans has shaped our perception of the world. From early portraits of his friends to still lifes, travel shots, nudes, landscape and sky photographs, to his abstract work, Tillmans has created
Swiss artist HR Giger (19402014) is most famous for his creation of the space monster in Ridley Scotts 1979 horror sci-fi film Alien , which earned him an Oscar. Yet this was just one of the most popular expressions of Gigers biomechanical arsenal of
So rich and unique is traditional Japanese architecture that its nearly impossible to improve upon. Yet contemporary Japanese designers and architects keep finding fresh approaches to refurbish and take inspiration from the ways of old. Whether its a
More than 100 years ago the brothers Adolf ("Adi") and Rudolf Dassler made their first pair of sports shoes. Hundreds of groundbreaking designs, epic moments, and star-studded collabs later, this book presents a visual review of the adidas shoe through
For the seasoned car collector or the awestruck newcomer, this volume is the consummate sports car anthology. Bringing together 50 of the most exquisite, desirable, and adrenaline-charging sports cars of all time , it recounts the enthralling endeavors
First advertised as a mind-stretching experience, Nicolas Roegs 1976 The Man Who Fell to Earth stunned the cinema world. A tour-de-force of science fiction as art form , the movie brought not only hallucinatory visuals and a haunting exploration of con
Zaha Hadid (1950 - 2016) was a revolutionary architect. For years, she was widely acclaimed and won numerous prizes despite building practically nothing. Some even said her work was simply impossible to build. Yet, during the latter years of her life, Ha
At first glance, Walton Fords large-scale, highly detailed watercolors of animals recall the prints of 19th-century illustrators John James Audubon and Edward Lear. A closer look reveals a complex and disturbingly anthropomorphic universe , full of symb
Frank Frazetta has reigned as the undisputed king of fantasy art for 50 years, his fame only growing in the years since his death. With his paintings now breaking auction records ( Egyptian Quee n sold for $ 5.4 million in 2019) hes long overdue for th
Back in 2002, Simon Woody Wood was dreaming up schemes to get free sneakers. Two weeks later, he was the proud owner of Sneaker Freaker and his life was never the same. From its early roots as a punk-style fanzine to todays super-slick print and onli
German photography pioneer Karl Blossfeldt (18651932) photographed plants so beautifully, and with such originality, that his work transcends the medium itself. Over more than 30 years, he took thousands of photographs, revealing a formally rigorous talen
Peter Lindbergh photographed Diors most exceptional muses, Marion Cotillard and Charlize Theron among them, and signed campaigns for Lady Dior and J'Adore with his inimitable style. Throughout his career, the photographer was one of the houses closest col
The Book of Miracles first surfaced several ago and is one of the most spectacular discoveries in the field of Renaissance art. The near-complete illustrated manuscript, created in Augsburg around 1550, is composed of 169 pages of large-format illustratio
With investigations into everything from black holes to exoplanets, the Hubble Telescope has changed not only the face of astronomy but also our very sense of being in the universe. On the 30th anniversary of its launch into low-earth orbit , this upda
The Greek myths are timeless classics , whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying universal characteristics and truths whether it be the cou
Its been thirty years since Laurence Anholt began his beloved series about great artists and the real children who knew them. Since then, these classic tales of Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, and many other geniuses of We
The Book of Symbols combines original and incisive essays about particular symbols with representative images from all parts of the world and all eras of history. The compelling texts and over 800 beautiful full-color images come together in a unique
To explore the Tarot is to explore ourselves, to be reminded of the universality of our longing for meaning, for purpose and for a connection to the divine. This 600-year-old tradition reflects not only a history of seekers, but our journey of artistic e
From the beginning of human history, individuals across cultures and belief systems have looked to the sky for meaning. The movement of celestial bodies and their relation to our human lives has been the central tenant of astrology for thousands of years.
With the consumerist euphoria of the fifties still going strong and the race to the moon at its height, the mood of advertising in the sixties was cheerful, optimistic, and at times, revolutionary . The decades ads touted perceived progresssuch as tang a
Taking us on a journey through the history of sacred art and architecture, Sacred Sites explores the myriads of ways in which we imbue our environments with profound and enduring meaning. From our early designation of nature and the body as temple to our
Through scorching heat to unforgiving chills, BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group presents a dazzling round-up of adaptive architecture in extreme environments around the world. Sixty case studies show how structures can become holistic ecosystems of both economi
At a time when surfing is more popular than ever, its fitting to look back at the years that brought the sport into the mainstream. Developed by Hawaiian Islanders over five centuries ago, surfing began to peak on the mainland in the 1950sbecoming not ju
Founded in 1928 as a living diary by the great Milanese architect and designer Gio Ponti , domus has been hailed as the worlds most influential architecture and design journal . With style and rigor, it has reported on the major themes and stylistic m
Mushroomspsychoactive, medicinal, or delicioushave fascinated us for millennia. They have facilitated spiritual quests in ancient and modern times, and their whimsical forms have inspired artists from Bosch to Kusama. Join The Gourmands culinary experts o
This inspiring collection covers the work, the lives, and the enduring impact of five key Impressionists, in one volume thats a primer and a celebration of probably the most popular artistic genre of all time. Each featured artist broke boundaries in diff
Initiating readers in the fascinating and complex history of witchcraft , from the goddess mythologies of ancient cultures to the contemporary embrace of the craft by modern artists and activists, this expansive tome conjures up a breathtaking overview of
Offering an unrivaled record of architecture and design , the living diary of domus was founded by Gio Ponti in 1928. Through the years and decades that followed, the journal charted the major themes and movements of industrial, interior, product, an
Some travelers dig deep, with a sharp appetite for knowledge and minds wide open to whats old and whats new. In Cultured Traveler, the latest in the travel book collaborations between The New York Times and TASCHEN, these adventurers hum to Mozart in Vien
The Gourmand''s Egg BookAs Dalís muse, Hitchcocks nightmare, and humble ingredient, the eternal egg weaves a fascinating tale through the history of culture.?The first volume in The Gourmand''s new book series, published by Taschen, The Gourmand''s Egg is
The Gourmand's Lemon BookThe Gourmands Lemon is an in-depth exploration of the literary, linguistic, historic, and gastronomic legacy of lemons, where the line between food and art is happily blurred. Following on from The Gourmands Egg, Lemon is the sec
For 40 years, the Cold War dominated the world stage . East and West Germany stood at the frontlines of the global confrontation, symbolized by the infamous Berlin Wall, which separated lovers, friends, families, coworkers, and compatriots. The Wende Mus
Back in 2002, Simon Woody Wood was dreaming up schemes to get free sneakers. Two weeks later, he was the proud owner of Sneaker Freaker and his life was never the same. From its early roots as a punk-style fanzine to todays super-slick print and onlin
Simon Woody Wood, founder and editor-in-chief of Sneaker Freaker magazine, has spent the last two decades analyzing the global cult of footwear fanatics. That experience directly inspired Worlds Greatest Sneaker Collectors, a stonking 752-page journey int
Produced in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation and Jean-Michel Basquiatâs estate, this book explores the artistsâ complex personal and professional relationship through hundreds of never-before-published photographs of Basquiat by Warhol, e
Nearly a century before Mondrian made geometrical red, yellow, and blue lines famous, 19th-century mathematician Oliver Byrne employed the color scheme for his 1847 edition of Euclids mathematical and geometric treatise Elements . Byrnes idea was to
The Mediterranean is surrounded by three continents Europe, Africa and Asia and even though the cultures around this sea are highly diverse, they harmoniously share a pleasant climate, distinctive flora and fauna, and not least the intense blue of the w
Since Galileo first observed Mars in 1610, the Red Planet has been an endless source of fascination, inspiring human imagination and scientific inquiry. Explore its polar ice caps, windswept dunes, and more unique landscapes through the eyes of NASA?s orb
Science and illustration have always walked hand in hand, and not only the scientific community but the general public as well have used images since early history to understand natural phenomena. Moreover, from Galileo to Einstein , our modern histor
Ren Hang, who took his life February 23, 2017 , was an unlikely rebel. Slight of build, shy by nature, prone to fits of depression, the 29-year-old Beijing photographer was nonetheless at the forefront Chinese artists battle for creative freedom . Like h
Erased by bombing during the Korean War, North Koreas trophy capital of Pyongyang was entirely rebuilt from scratch from 1953 , in line with the vision of the nations founder, Kim Il Sung. Designed as an imposing stage set, it is a place of grand axial b
The USA is one of the most varied and fascinating countries in the world. Its areas of natural beauty such as the Pacific Coast, the Yosemite National Park, and Monument Valley are the stuff of great cinema (Hollywood finds its best settings practically i
Les diners de Gala is uniquely devoted to the pleasures of taste If you are a disciple of one of those calorie-counters who turn the joys of eating into a form of punishment, close this book at once; it is too lively, too aggressive, and far too imperti
Legend has it that when preparing props for the James Bond film Live and Let Die , producer Albert Broccoli commissioned Surrealist maestro Salvador Dalí to create a custom deck of tarot cards . Inspired by his wife Gala, who nurtured his interest in my
No other artist, apart from J. M. W. Turner, tried as hard as Claude Monet (18401926) to capture light itself on canvas. Of all the Impressionists, it was the man Cézanne called only an eye, but my God what an eye ! who stayed true to the principle of
Born in Berlin in 1920, Helmut Newton trained as a teenager with legendary photographer Yva, following her lead into the enticing pastures of fashion, portraiture and nudes. Forced to flee the Nazis aged only 18, Newton never left Berlin behind. After his
Andy Warhol was a relentless chronicler of life and its encounters. Carrying a Polaroid camera from the late 1950s until his death in 1987, he amassed a huge collection of instant pictures of friends, lovers, patrons, the famous, the obscure, the scenic,
A connoisseurâs overview of typeface design, Type offers a dependable history of elegant fonts from 1628 to the mid-20th century. Derived from a distinguished Dutch collection, exquisitely designed catalogues trace the evolution of the printed letter th
Teeming with tapestries, manuscript illuminations, carpets, and tiles, this far-reaching compendium brings together the two greatest 19th-century catalogues of ornament into one indispensable reference book. Encompassing designs from medieval times throug
From the first detailed drawing of the moon to the depiction of stem cells, this collection of scientific illustrations traces the visual history of knowledge from the 15th century to today. Some 300 milestones in all fields of science chronicle humanityâ
Today, the works of Vincent van Gogh (18531890) are among the most well known and celebrated in the world. In paintings such as Sunflowers , The Starry Night , and Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear , we recognize an artist uniquely dexterous in the re
In 2016, sportswear manufacturer Nike and fashion designer Virgil Abloh joined forces to create a sneaker collection celebrating 10 of the Oregon-based companys most iconic shoes. With their project The Tenwhich reimagined icons like Air Jordan 1 ,
Of all building materials in the world, brick is one of the most enduring and ubiquitous. Traces of brickmaking date back to 7500 BC and fired brick first made its appearance in about 3500 BC. Since then, the trusty brick has shown amazing resilience and
Dazzling in scale, diversity and detail, the world never ceases to open our eyes and captivate our curiosity. Ever since the earliest cave paintings, humans have looked at this Earth that is our home and endeavored to understand it.This expansive visual a
If you cant explain it simply, you dont understand it well enough. Albert Einstein Our everyday lives are filled with a massive flow of information that we must interpret in order to understand the world we live in . Considering the complex variety of
First impressions count, especially in Milano . In this unprecedented photographic journey, editor Karl Kolbitz opens the door to 144 of the citys most sumptuous entrance halls , captivating in their diversity and splendor. These vibrant Milanese entryw
A unique tribute from David Bowies official photographer and creative partner, Mick Rock, compiled in 2015, with Bowies blessing. In 1972, David Bowie released his groundbreaking album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars . With
This hefty photographic portrait of Rome brings together hundreds of photographs from the 1840s through to today to explore the extraordinary history, beauty, and art of this incomparable cultural capital . From sepia and black and white to color, th
The invitation to create his own show Untold Stories at Kunstpalast Düsseldorf Kunstpalast served Lindbergh as a blank canvas for the his unrestrained vision and creativity. Given artistic freedom , he curated an uncompromising collection that sheds a
Whether its a culinary adventure in vibrant Mexico City, a historic and meditative train ride through Siberia, or a solo trip to Paris, get your bucket lists ready with the discoveries of Explorer a curated collection of 100 dream trips from the distin
Between the Franco-Prussian War and World War I, France in the 1900s experienced a gilded moment of peace and prosperity. This edition curates a collection of vintage photographs, postcards, posters, and photochromes. From the Paris Worldâs Fair to the
As sensitive to human suffering as to the simple pleasures of life, Robert Doisneau is one of the most celebrated exponents of the Photographie humaniste that swept through the 1950s. Cherished in particular for his soulful portraits of Paris, Doisneau de
Michael Muller has carved a career out of impressive encounters. Famed for his portraits of the worlds most elite actors, musicians, and sports stars, he has in the last decade built up one of the most spectacular portfolios of underwater shark photogra
Berlin has survived two world wars, was divided by a wall during the Cold War, and after the fall of the wall was reunited. The city emerged as a center of European power and culture. From 1860 to the present day, this book is the most comprehensive pho
A city built on two millennia of history, Paris is entering the third century of its love story with photography . It was on the banks of the Seine that Niépce and Daguerre officially gave birth to this new art that has flourished ever since, developing
Peter Lindbergh and Azzedine Alaïa , the photographer and the couturier, were united by their love of black, a love that they would cultivate alike in silver print and solid color garments. Lindbergh ceaselessly turned to black and white to signify his se
The Kama Sutra gives detailed instructions on how to spank it. Contemporary Italians touch it for luck before placing a bet. Americans are having it cosmetically enhanced at rates approaching breast enlargement surgery. The female butt, tush, culo , o
From the first known photograph taken in Los Angeles to its most recent sweeping vistas, this photographic tribute to the City of Angels provides a fascinating journey through the citys cultural, political, industrial, and sociological history. It trace
The Big Book of Breasts was an immediate best seller when it debuted in 2006. Its 396 pages introduced readers to the top naturally bountiful nude models of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, amazingly mammiferous beauties including Virginia Bell, Roberta Pedon, M
Whether it''s diamond-encrusted grills, oversized truck style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective
A building by Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is at once unmistakably individual, and evocative of an entire era. Notable for their exceptional understanding of an organic environment , as well as for their use of steel and glass to revolutionize the i
Modernist aesthetics in architecture, art, and product design are familiar to many. In soaring glass structures or minimalist canvases, we recognize a time of vast technological advance which affirmed the power of human beings to reshape their environment
In 2005, Scott Schuman transformed fashion photography forever when he founded the blog The Sartorialist. The idea was simple: to open a dialogue between fashion and daily life, by shooting locals in public spaces. But in the lineage of Bill Cunningham an
In a fleeting 14-year period between two world wars, Germanys Bauhaus School of Art and Design changed the face of modernity . With utopian ideas for the future, the school developed a pioneering fusion of fine art, craftsmanship, and technology , which
In 1965, Steve Schapiro started documenting Andy Warhol for LIFE magazine : Warhol was cementing a reputation as an important Pop artist who drew his inspiration from popular culture and commercial objects. With his sunglasses, blond wig, and bland pub
Martin Luthers Bible, first printed in 1534, was not only a milestone for the printing press, but also a momentous event in world history . A UNESCO world heritage masterpiece , Luthers translation from Hebrew and ancient Greek into German made the Bibl
History is a complex business. Fortunes boom and bust, empires wax and wane, and changewhether social, political, or technologicalhas its winners, its losers, its advocates, and its enemies. Through all the turbulent passage of time, graphic designwith it
Small Houses is a tribute to the endless artistic inventiveness of architects and ingenuity of perception of the familiar and known concepts. It is also a conscious pivot towards sustainability and reduction of impact on the environment as well as a d
Peeking behind the scenes of innovative homes, Philip Jodidio illustrates the evolution of todays global architecturefrom Samira Rathods House of Concrete Experiments in India to Tetros Açucena House in Brazil, which adapts to its natural terrain.The hous
Caravaggio, or more accurately Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (15711610), was a legend even in his own lifetime. Notorious bad boy of Italian painting, the artist was at once celebrated and controversial: Violent in temper, precise in technique, a c
Before reaching the tender age of 30, Michelangelo Buonarroti (14751564) had already sculpted Pietà and David , two of the most famous sculptures in the entire history of art. As a sculptor, painter, draftsman, and architect, the achievements of this
The most famous 18th-century copper engraver, Giovanni Battista Piranesi (17201778) made his name with etchings of ancient Rome. His startling, chiaroscuro images imbued the citys archaeological ruins with drama and romance and became favorite souvenirs
Bond, James Bond. Since Sean Connery uttered those immortal words in 1962, the most dashing secret agent in the history of cinema has been charming and thrilling audiences worldwide. This impeccably British character created by author Ian Fleming has sta
Sebastião Salgados photo book classic Workers. An Archaeology of the Industrial Age (first published in 1993) pays tribute to the time-honored tradition of manual labor in the new millennium when machines and computers replace human workers throughout the
Star Wars exploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since. After watching depressing and cynical movies throughout the early 1970s, audiences enthusiastically embraced the positive energy of the Star Wars univers
The Dutch Golden Age of painting spawned some of historys greatest artists and artisans, but few can boast the genius and legacy of Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (16061669). Despite never leaving his native Netherlands, Rembrandt projected his oeuvre past
The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is one of the 18th centurys greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time . Though scientists of his era often collected natural specimens for research purp
Sebastião Salgados masterpiece Genesis is the result of an epic eight-year expedition to rediscover the mountains, deserts, and oceans, the animals and peoples that have so far escaped the imprint of modern society the land and life of a still pristine p
In 1960, photographer William Claxton and noted musicologist Joachim E. Berendt traveled the United States hot on the trail of jazz. Through music halls and marching bands, side streets and subways, they sought to document this living, breathing, bea
It was on a Malibu beach in 1988 that Peter Lindbergh shot the White Shirts series, images now known the world over. Simple yet seminal, the photographs introduced us to Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Rachel Williams, Karen Alexander, Tatjana Pa
Originally from Vienna, Richard Neutra came to America early in his career, settling in California. His influence on postwar architecture is undisputed , the sunny climate and rich landscape being particularly suited to his cool, sleek modern style. Ne
Clothes define people. A persons attire, whether it be a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential code to his or her culture, class, personality, even faith. Indeed, clothing has the power to define people and their generation. Recognizing this sar
After the bust out success of The Big Book of Breasts TASCHEN presents the perfect companion, The Big Penis Book . When it comes to pleasure, size doesnt matter; as we all know its quality, not quantity, that counts. But lets admit it: a big penis is u
Superlatives tend to fail in describing Joan Blaeus Atlas Maior that being said, it stands as one of the most extravagant feats in the history of mapmaking . The original Latin edition, completed in 1665, was the largest and most expensive book to be p
This tome is the most comprehensive visual history of surfing to date, marking a major cultural event as much as a publication . Following three and a half years of meticulous research , it brings together hundreds of images to chart the evolution of
A veritable folk hero in Latin America and Mexicos most important artistalong with his wife, painter Frida Kahlo Diego Rivera (18861957) led a passionate life devoted to art and communism . After spending the 1910s in Europe, where he surrounded himself
The Shining may be the first movie that ever made its audience jump with a title that simply says, Tuesday, proclaimed The New York Times . Never has a film evoked so much dread in its audience with so little gore than Stanley Kubricks adaptation of t
When David Hockney discovered the iPhone as an artistic medium, it opened up entirely new possibilities for his art. He made his first digital drawings in spring 2009, describing the morning landscape in broad lines and dazzling colors directly on a displ
On October 1, 1958, the worlds first civilian space agency opened for business as an emergency response to the Soviet Unions launch of Sputnik a year earlier. Within a decade, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, universally known as NASA, h
At the dawn of the Victorian era in her open-air laboratory in Halstead, Kent, Anna Atkins embarked on a radical experiment to document botanical species using a completely new artistic medium . The inimitable cyanotype photograms of algae and ferns
From the 17th century to the advent of the digital age, color theories have been illustrated with opulent wheels, polychrome charts, and meticulous diagrams. Gathering over 65 works from around the world, with more than 1,000 images, this edition traces t
Since 1934, Donald Duck, one of the most published comic book subjects, has been seen in more films than any other Disney character. This volume includes rare animation drawings, vintage comics, behind-the-scenes photographs, charming memorabilia, unfinis