Design Stays
Pauline Egge
Pauline Egge has been travelling all over Europe for more than 14 years, carefully and single-handedly selecting the most unique design places to stay, from a colourful hotel in Ibiza and a yoga-haven in Paris, or a bustling design hotel in the Danish capital and an art-nouveau-style retreat in the Dolomites in Italy, to an elegant resort in the Greek island of Samos.
Specifications - Hardcover. 256 pages. Measurement: 18,5 × 25 cm
Mind Games
Thames & Hudson
Described by Yoko Ono as "ahead of its time," Mind Games is a breakthrough album from John Lennon in which he employs a Plastic Ono Band comprising the cream of the crop of New York session musicians—a fan favorite that remains a cult classic ever since its first release on October 29, 1973. This insightful and beautiful book presents handwritten lyrics, letters, artworks by Lennon and Ono, and previously unseen photography alongside their firsthand commentary about the lyrics, songs, and album artwork, as well as contributions from the musicians, friends, engineers, and key figures involved in the making of this landmark album.
Specifications - Hardcover. 288 pages. Measurement: 25 × 32 cm
How Banksy Saved Art History
Thames & Hudson
Few would dispute that Banksy is the most famous urban artist in the world today. That he is also one of the most perceptive art historians of our age might come as a surprise to many. But the myriad memorable works he has created over the past thirty years constitute an audacious commentary on the history of image-making – a captivating critique waiting to be pieced together.
Specifications - Hardcover. 139 pages. Measurement: 24.6cm x 18.6cm.
Earth, Sky & Water
Mette Lange
In a world of starchitects competing to design ever taller glass and steel megaliths, there are still some architects designing with natural materials at a human scale, for comfort, longevity and visual delight. Mette Lange is one such architect. She creates beautiful, unpretentious homes in spectacular scenery that offer visual inspiration for homebuilders and dreamers alike.
Specifications - Hardcover. 208 pages. Measurement: 26cm x 20cm.
Surrealism
Gérard Lo Monaco
In this magical book, pop-up engineer Gérard Lo Monaco brings to life eight works of art by leading surrealists: Salvador Dalí, Victor Brauner, Jean Arp, Man Ray, Joseph Cornell, Dora Maar, René Magritte and André Breton. Short texts introduce each work and its historical context, while hand-painted illustrations bring a new dimension to this revolutionary period in modern art.
Specifications - Papercover. 20 pages. Measurement: 19.5 cm x 14.5 cm.
Craxton's Cats
Andrew Lambirth
A superbly illustrated account of one of the major figures of modern British painting's passion for cats, written with personal knowledge of the artist. By concentrating on a single subject very dear to John Craxton's heart—cats—this volume offers an accessible introduction to this popular artist, who has been championed by David Attenborough and Andrew Marr, among many others. Craxton's significance as an early artist companion of Lucian Freud, his time in Greece, and his collaborations with Patrick Leigh Fermor have generated growing interest in his art.
Specifications - Hardcover. 144 pages. 17,5 cm x 20 cm.
Sense of Style
Beta Plus Publishing
18 new portraits of the homes and workplaces of artists, designers, architects and other creatives from all over the world.
Specifications - Softcover. 224 pages. Measurement: 220mm x 297 mm.
Lucie Rie
Kettle Yard Gallery
Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery is a captivating book penned by the talented Andrew Nairne. This engrossing piece of literature delves into the world of pottery, with Lucie Rie at the heart of the adventure.
Specifications - Papercover. 240 pages. Measurement: 24cm x 32cm.
Modern Artisan
Flammarion
Every culture is rooted in an artisanal tradition that combines locally sourced materials, honoured savoir faire, and a desire to adorn and embellish objects from daily life. Here, thirty-eight women and men—from the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, India, Italy, France, Mali, Mexico, and beyond—open their workshops to share their heritage, skill, and unique vision.
Specifications - Hardcover. 360 pages. Measurement: 248mm x 319mm
EAT NYC
Rizzoli
New York City is a place of never-ending discovery and unapologetic authenticity, a bustling metropolis and a mosaic of character-filled communities. One of the best ways to experience any city is through its food, and this book shares some of NYC’s most iconic dishes enjoyed morning, noon, and night.
With 55 quintessential recipes from across the five boroughs, as well as stories from some of the city’s best-loved eateries, including Levain Bakery, Tompkins Square Bagels, and Joe’s Pizza, this book recreates the dishes treasured by locals and visitors alike. Wherever you are in the world, EAT NYC.
Specifications - Hardcover. 256 pages. Measurement: 24cm x 32cm.
Modern Houses In Black
Susan Redman
A black home commands attention. Black adds drama, sophistication, and edginess to residential architecture. In Modern Houses in Black, Susan Redman explores the trend in black home design through a curated collection of twenty-eight residential properties across the world. Illustrated with striking images of houses sited in either urban settings or remote rural landscapes, the book features these bespoke residences confidently displaying their dark exteriors, making a bold statement wherever they are located.
Specifications - Softcover. 280 pages. Measurement: 23 cm x 26,5cm.
Banksy Museum
Albin Michel
This book presents the richness, diversity and strength of the work of the most famous street art artist in the world... and yet nobody knows his identity. We follow the evolution of the artist from England to the United States, France, Israel and Ukraine, and through more than a hundred emblematic works, all explained.
Specifications - Softcover. 160 pages. Measurement: 24cm x 32cm.