Discover turn-of-the-century Vienna in this exploration of its most important protagonists, complete with sumptuous double-page reproductions across painting, sculpture, architecture, and design, as well as an essay by Rainer Metzger. Marking the centenar
From mass-produced objects to limited-edition furniture to one-of-a-kind superworks, designer Marc Newson has blurred boundaries, mapped new territories, and risen to the top of his field in the process. This career survey covers his works from 1984-2024 his works great and small, with extensive quotes from the designer himself.
A fresh re-edition of LeRoy Grannis's sold-out Collector's Edition, this collection gathers his most vibrant surf photography-from the perfect wave at San Onofre to dramatic wipeouts at Oahu's famed North Shore. One of the key image-makers in surfing hist
From cosmic charts and da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man to the New York subway map: trace the history of visual data from the Middle Ages to the digital era. Featuring some 400 infographic milestones across technology, cartography, zoology, and more, this compendium is a reference work for designers, history buffs, and anyone thirsty for knowledge.
From a 150-year-old Portuguese estate to Norway's Budsjord, last stop on one of the loneliest pilgrimage routes in the world, Angelika Taschen scours the European continent for the most beautiful places to rest your head. This updated guide from our Great
A connoisseur’s overview of typeface design, this updated edition of Type offers a dependable history of elegant fonts from 1455 to the present day. Exquisitely designed catalogues trace the evolution of the printed letter through specimens in roman, italic, bold, narrow, and broad fonts, as well as borders, ornaments, and initial letters.
Immerse yourself in the rich shades and textures of the mighty Titian, the most important member of the Venetian High Renaissance.
"Zapomeňte na všechno, co si myslíte, že o ní víte," varoval ve své autobiografii Elia Kazan. Ikona, kterou uctíváme pod jménem Marilyn Monroe, byla ve skutečnosti inteligentní, smyslná a sebevědomá fantastka jménem Norma Jean Mortenson. Jako čistý produkt Hollywoodu zůstává v průběhu času stejná jako další dva selfmademani, Charlie Chaplin a Cary Grant. Jen málo věcí činí její posmrtný život
Bibliophiles, rejoice! In this rapturous photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries around the world to celebrate their architectural and historical wonder. From medieval to 19th-century institutions, private t
A dependable companion for any discerning visitor to the city of lights and love, this updated edition of TASCHEN’s Paris guide offers a selection of hotels, shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars. Drawing on the city’s evocative history as well as its contemporary culture, recommendations range from the sophistication of Rick Owens’ store to Hemingway’s favorite brasserie and a sanctuary right in