New Arrivals
AUGUST
Written by Wolf, Christa
Christa Wolf was arguably the best-known and most influential writer in the former East Germany. Having grown up during the Nazi regime, she and her family were forced to flee their home like many others, nearly starving to death in the process. Her earliest novels were controversial because they contained veiled criticisms of the Communist regime which landed her on government watch lists.
AUSTRALIA MODERN: 15 HOUSES IN HARMONY WITH THE LAND
Written by Huyton, Steve
Australia has wildly differing topographies and climates, and its best residential architecture draws on those site conditions in inventive ways.
BACK CHAT BEAUTY: THE BEAUTY GUIDE FOR REAL LIFE
Written by Potter-Dixon, Lisa
The perfect book for anyone who wants to know the secrets to always looking fresh-faced with minimal effort. Beauty and Style Director at Buro and formerly of ELLE magazine, Sophie Beresiner, and makeup artist and podcast host, Lisa Potter-Dixon, join forces to share their knowledge of skincare products and makeup brands, offering advice for every issue.Sophie and Lisa offer their own brand of no-nonsense beauty advice; they're not here to endorse products or get advertising--this is real advice for real women (and men!). Focusing on what affects the appearance of your skin, Sophie and Lisa offer up solutions to help you tailor-make a routine that works. They share their tips for creating makeup looks for every day as well as for when you need to wow! There are chapters that list occasions when you want to look your best, as well as a focus on The Disruptors for when life can get in the way. Last up it's time to get Out of the Office and discover how to manage beauty care away from home, including vacation prep and the best ways to protect your skin from sun damage.Together, with their no-nonsense approach, they walk you step-by-step to feeling confident in your own skin and you can join them LIVE on their weekly Instagram Stories #backchatbeauty!
BAD DAD JOKES: BECAUSE DADS AREN'T AS FUNNY AS THEY THINK THEY ARE
Written by Allen, Ian
A quality collection of over 1,000 really terrible Dad jokes, the perfect Father's Day gift. What do you call a decomposing whale? Mouldy Dick. How does a rabbit get dry after a storm? He borrows a hare dryer.
BEAUTY IS CONVULSIVE: THE PASSION OF FRIDA KAHLO
Written by Maso, Carole
"Maso's incantatory description of her conjured-up subject's embrace takes on extraordinary power . . . Like Frida Kahlo's painting--impossible to look away from." --Kai Maristed, Los Angeles Times A vibrant series of prose poems from beloved author Carole Maso is now available in paperback for the first time.
BEYOND ARCHITECTURE: MICHAEL KENNA
Written by Meyer-Lohr, Yvonne
A stunning selection of black-and-white photographs taken by Michael Kenna over the past forty-five years. Michael Kenna is regarded as one of the most accomplished photographers working today.
BIG STINK
Written by Freegard, Lucy
This cat-and-mouse detective story has adorable characters, a thrilling plot, and a surprising ending! Charlie, a notorious cheese thief, is a mouse on a mission... Ever since he was little, he had found himself in spots of bother with the law. He had pinched Parmesan, crept off with Camembert, and robbed Roquefort!
BIRD KING
Written by Wilson, G Willow
From award-winning author G. Willow Wilson, The Bird King is an epic journey set during the reign of the last sultan in the Iberian peninsula at the height of the Spanish Inquisition.
BIRDS OF NEW YORK: OVER 100 PLATES
Written by Fuertes, Louis Agassiz
In 1910 and 1914, a two-volume study of New York's native birds was issued as part of the State Museum's annual report. A vast catalog of hundreds of species, the survey was illustrated by Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927), a rising star in scientific bird studies.
BLACK SUNDAY
Written by Abraham, Tola Rotimi
"I like the idea of a god who knows what it's like to be a twin. To have no memory of ever being alone."
BLESSED AS WE WERE: LATE SELECTED AND NEW POEMS, 2001-2018
Written by Stern, Gerald
"A sometimes comic, sometimes tragic visionary" (Edward Hirsch), Gerald Stern is an essential and unwavering presence in American poetry. Blessed as We Were distills the poet's characteristic bardic voice through the persistent presence of memory, whether buoyant or weighty, explored from Last Blue (2002) through Galaxy Love (2017).
BLUES FOR OUTLAW HEARTS AND BROKEN WHORES
Written by Carlotto, Massimo
International secret police operations, drug trafficking, prostitution, and identity theft set the stage for the eternal struggle between Good and Evil.
BOOK OF TIME
Written by Koller, Kathrin
Unravel the mysteries of time, from the Maya calendar to Einstein's wormholes, in this fun and fact-filled exploration for young readers. In this thought provoking book, curious readers will discover all kinds of fascinating information about how and why we think about time. Chapters on mythology discuss Chronos, Janus, and the legend of the Phoenix.
BOOKSHOP IN BERLIN: A MEMOIR
Written by Frenkel, Francoise
"A beautiful and important book" (The Independent) in the tradition of rediscovered works like Suite Française and The Nazi Officer's Wife, the prize-winning memoir of a fearless Jewish woman whose beloved bookshop was destroyed by the Nazis, sending her on a harrowing fight for survival across wartime Europe.
BRAVE. BLACK. FIRST.: 50+ AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
Written by Hudson, Cheryl
Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over fifty remarkable African American women whose unique skills and contributions paved the way for the next generation of young people.
BREATH OF FRESH AIR: HOW TO FEEL GOOD ALL YEAR ROUND
Written by Frank, Rebecca
A guide to switching off from social media and finding contentment in the here and now. Whether it's paddling a canoe, spotting swallows on a summer's evening, daydreaming on a deck chair, foraging for wild garlic, watching a film at an outdoor cinema, or recording the sounds you hear in the forest, there are over sixty creative and imaginative ways to encourage mindfulness and find cal
BRITAIN'S TREES: A TREASURY OF TRADITIONS, SUPERSTITIONS, REMEDIES AND FOLKLORE
Written by Woolf, Jo
A guide to identifying Britain's trees and to the rich folklore and traditions connected with them. From hawthorn to holly and from beech to blackthorn, each of Britain's forty or so native trees are illustrated and a text weaves together the fascinating natural history, folklore, traditions, and remedies connected with them.
BRUSH/LENS PROJECT: A LONG ISLAND COLLABORATION
Written by Hooper, Ward
Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper have worked independently as artists for decades. In 2014 they embarked on an artistic collaboration exploring Long Island's communities, coastlines, and landmarks.
CACCIATELII! QUANDO I MIGRANTI ERAVAMO NOI
Written by Concetto Vecchio
James Schwarzenbach, cugino della scrittrice Annemarie Schwarzenbach, è un editore colto e raffinato di Zurigo. La sua è una delle famiglie industriali più ricche della Svizzera. A metà degli anni Sessanta entra a sorpresa in Parlamento a Berna, unico deputato del partito di estrema destra Nationale Aktion.
CALENDAR GIRLS, SEX GODDESSES, AND PIN-UP QUEENS OF THE '40S, '50S, AND '60S
Written by Ortner, Jon
From one of the largest photographic pin-up collections in the world comes a stunning showcase of more than 350 commercial pin-up images, many never before seen, from the 1940s, '50s, and '60s. Reproduced with meticulous attention to detail, the evocative images include some of the most alluring and spellbinding women of the 20th century.
CALL SIGN CHAOS: LEARNING TO LEAD
Written by West, Bing
A clear-eyed account of learning how to lead in a chaotic world, by General Jim Mattis--the former Secretary of Defense and one of the most formidable strategic thinkers of our time--and Bing West, a former assistant secretary of defense and combat Marine. Call Sign Chaos is the account of Jim Mattis's storied career, from wide-ranging leadership roles in three wars to ultimatel
CAMERA WORK: THE COMPLETE IMAGE COLLECTION
Written by Stieglitz, Alfred
Many of the early twentieth century's finest examples of photography and modernist art reached their widest audience in the fifty issues of Camera Work, edited and published by the legendary photographer Alfred Stieglitz from 1903 to 1917. The lavishly illustrated periodical established photography as a fine art, and brought a new sensibility to the American art world.
CANDY BOOK OF TRANSVERSAL CREATIVITY: THE BEST OF CANDY MAGAZINE, ALLEGEDLY
Written by Venegasi, Luis
A celebration of the transversal community from the iconic magazine. The Candy Book of Transversal Creativity showcases the best content from the groundbreaking style magazine's twelve issues, with photography by icons such as Nan Goldin, Ryan McGinley, Jack Pierson, and Ellen von Unwerth; such muses as Hari Nef, Divine, and Laverne Cox; and thoughtful and insightful writing by i
CAPTAIN AND THE GLORY: AN ENTERTAINMENT
Written by Eggers, Dave
A savage satire of the United States in the throes of insanity, this blisteringly funny novel tells the story of a noble ship, the Glory, and the loud, clownish, and foul Captain who steers it to the brink of disaster. When the decorated Captain of a great ship descends the gangplank for the final time, a new leader, a man with a yellow feather in his hair, vows to step forward.
CATS OF CUBA
Written by Park, Emmy
Discover the lives of Cuba's cats through the lens of award-winning photographer Emmy Park. This book is full of beautiful and raw images; explore the relationship between Cubans and their feline companions that roam the colorful streets, iconic landmarks, and remote areas of Cuba.
CELESTIAL BODIES
Written by Alharthi, Jokha
Winner of the 2019 Man Booker International Prize In the village of al-Awafi in Oman, we encounter three sisters: Mayya, who marries after a heartbreak; Asma, who marries from a sense of duty; and Khawla, who chooses to refuse all offers and await a reunion with the man she loves, who has emigrated to Canada.
CHD CHANDIGARH - ARCHITECTURAL TRAVEL GUIDE
Written by Vikramaditya Prakash
Chandigarh is a unique city, besides being one of the newest city of the twentieth century that is characterized by the seal of Le Corbusier, who planned the city and was also the architect of its most emblematic buildings.
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN: EXHIBITION
An exuberant self-portrait of Christian Louboutin and his myriad inspirations, this volume is an exclusive glimpse into the mind and soul of the man behind the shoes. Perhaps one of the most influential luxury shoe designers of our time, Christian Louboutin's signature high stilettos and lacquer-red soles have become true cultural staples and fashion must-haves.
CHRISTOPH NUESSLI- GOOGLY EYES
Googly eyes' is an inventory of fried eggs on Deli store fronts in Brooklyn. Through re-photographing these food replicas and cutting up texts Nüssli explores a fast changing neighbourhood, while trying to understand current American politics and consumer culture without loosing his humor. ?Stick with us. Don't believe the crap you see from these people.
CLASSICISM AT HOME: ARCHITECTURE OF ALIREZA SAGHARCHI: STANHOPE GATE
Written by Sagharchi, Alireza
The first book to feature the precisely detailed, sumptuous architecture of Stanhope Gate, one of the finest firms working in the classical style anywhere. Alireza Sagharchi, principal of Stanhope Gate Architecture, is one of the world's leading classical architects, whose projects are dazzling in their scale and accomplishment--many of which, until now, have been unpublished and little
New Arrivals
