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A visual history of the life of Augustus “Gus” Wagner and his work as a hand tattoo artist, exploring a relatively unknown area of American art history from the 1890s to the 1930s.  In 1897, Gus Wagner embarked on a four-year...

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A comprehensive growing guide to mophead hydrangea varieties available today and best practices for cultivating each. Finally, a book just about mopheads, the most-popular hydrangeas for home gardeners. A 2021 study by the University of Tennessee Extension Service estimates more...

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This book offers a wealth of knowledge from insiders in the Swiss watch scene for those who want to become one. This work is a representative cross section of the Swiss watchmaking tradition. J. Michael Mehltretter, watch expert and mechanical...

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A visual look at private garden landscapes in New York City, featuring plans, plant lists, and lavish color photographs.  This book goes where few have gone before, into 14 very different gardens belonging to residents of New York City. These...

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A comprehensive history and how-to treatise on mezzotint engraving, a printmaking technique known for creating lush tonal gradations and dramatic lighting effects Award-winning mezzotint engraver Carol Wax traces the art form's beginnings in 1642, through its growth as a vital...

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A complete history of 110 years of Alfa Romeo: the cars, the people, the racing, and the heritage. For more than 110 years, Alfa Romeo has set the standard for elegant, sophisticated, and racy Italian automobiles. The first Alfa Romeo,...

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A unique and exclusive look at the disastrous Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral fire in April 2019 and the subsequent restoration efforts, from noted Magnum photographer Patrick Zachmann, who had privileged access to the cathedral site. Foreword by General Jean-Louis Georgelin, head of conservation and...

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A raw collection of photos and stories spotlighting the artistic process and dangerous adventures of a Chicago graffiti artist as he creates unsponsored works of art around the world More than 350 photographs combine with previously untold firsthand stories to...

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Nearly 450 awe-inspiring photos present unexpected perspectives of the mighty Atlantic Ocean and the western European coastal areas it touches. The powerful Atlantic Ocean looms off the coast of western Europe as a mercilessly untamed, rugged, and endless expanse. While...

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An abundantly illustrated guide providing the tips, tools, and knowledge that fashion enthusiasts need in order to design and express one-of-a-kind creations People of different skill levels and backgrounds find themselves drawn to the beauty and creativity of fashion design...

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Everything you need to know to photograph and postprocess images of the night sky with standard DSLR and mirrorless camera equipment Easy Astrophotography will teach you everything you need to know about photographing: • The moon • Eclipses • The...

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The work of 43 realist artists, along with Q&A insights, connect us with contemporary painting that's “disrupted” stylistically, thematically, or both.  Foreword by artist Nicholas Wilton, founder of Art2Life. Profoundly shaped by the events, forces, and overflow of today's disjointed, social-media-heavy...

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Through 15 additional stories on the Hudson River Valley and Catskills, this fascinating and spooky follow-up explores the area's history and folklore. Picking up where the first volume of Hudson Valley History & Mystery left off, readers will learn little-known...

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Large-format collection of photography featuring the flora, fauna, and pristine landscapes of the Alps’ protected regions. Capturing the allure of this grandiose legacy of the ice age is difficult, even in superlatives, but this photo book provides up-close natural experiences...

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Photographic survey of the architecture, decoration, and setting of all 50 US state capitol buildings with descriptive text. Master photographers Robert Lisak and David Ottenstein have created an unprecedented photographic portrait of all 50 US state capitol buildings, exploring architecture,...

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A special collection of over 300 rare full-color and black-and-white behind-the-scenes images from father-and-son photographers who were granted unprecedented access to Formula 1 races, drivers, and cars. Renowned automotive photographer Daniel Reinhard and his father, Josef (Sepp) Reinhard, have enjoyed...

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Nearly 200 fine-art images in this large coffee table book capture four seasons of coastal activity on Kent Island—the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay. Idyllically situated on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Kent Island maintains a quiet timelessness despite its proximity...

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​Lovingly crafted photo book of San Miguel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site consistently voted one of the most beautiful cities in the world. From the authors of Villages of West Africa: An Intimate Journey across Time comes this stunning coffee-table...

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The incredible backstories, cosmic coincidences, and colorful characters who loved, supported, exploited, and cheated the Beatles The Beatles: Fab but True examines 16 discrete stories about the Beatles that range from the merely unreal to the cosmically coincidental. Unlike the countless other...

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A portable, interactive art journal and field guide that inspires through depictions of 31 New England scenes and encourages a deeper engagement with travel through painting, drawing, and writing This small yet sturdy sketchbook-and-journal combination is the ideal travel companion—ready...

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Observed from space, Earth looks like a blue planet, particularly in the wondrous blue tones emanating from south of the equator. Indeed, about two-thirds of the earth’s surface is covered in water, and our pride in this is exceeded only by...

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Who hasn’t dreamed of spending a night in a castle? A heavenly bed, creaking floorboards, silk wallpaper, glittering chandeliers, expansive grounds, and, for good measure, discreet service, fulfilling wishes before you have said a word. Anyone looking for a bit...

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A stunning visual tour of 30 cruise routes from across Europe, featuring route maps, insider recommendations, and photos of the cultural, historic, culinary, and natural wonders to be found along each journey. Ahoy and welcome aboard! Experience Europe from an...