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Jil Sander by Jil Sander

ISBN: 9783791389547

Authors: Jil Sander, Ingeborg Harms, Irma Boom    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

For decades the name Jil Sander has evoked the philosophy of less is more—a minimalist aesthetic using highest quality materials and employing exquisite craft...


For decades the name Jil Sander has evoked the philosophy of less is more—a minimalist aesthetic using highest quality materials and employing exquisite craftsmanship to the effect of poetic purity. Designed and produced as impeccably as her clothing, this beautiful book offers unprecedented access into Sander’s remarkable history as a designer, and international businesswoman. Rich in archival material, and glimpses into the life of its famously publicity-shy subject, this book tells how Sander started in the 1960s and quickly established herself as a discriminating designer unfazed by trends. When the world finally caught up to her brand, in the late 80s and 90s, the Sander name became one of the most prestigious in all of fashion. Adhering to her core principles was the key to success with her own label. The book recapitulates her foray into the world of cosmetics and her later partnership with Uniqlo, where she created the special line +J. A further focus is given to her cooperation with leading architects on the architecture and interior design of her multinational flagship stores. Every aspect of Sander’s career is interwoven in this fascinating story. The result is an elegant manifestation of the Jil Sander name—a story of integrity and grit, sumptuously packaged and timeless.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 320


Dimensions: 280 x 280 mm


Publication Date: 27-09-2023


Tags: Coming Soon   October 2023   Fashion
$210.00
DUE > 31st Jan 2024
Painting The Plate

ISBN: 9783791388779

Author: Felicity Souter    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

Filled with gorgeous photography, high quality reproductions and fascinating anecdotes, this one-of-a-kind cookbook connects great art with the world of food. T...


Filled with gorgeous photography, high quality reproductions and fascinating anecdotes, this one-of-a-kind cookbook connects great art with the world of food. To create the recipes in this book Felicity Souter delved into the lives of artists past and present, uncovering fascinating stories, eating habits, and cultural traditions. Each entry consists of an appetizer, main, side, dessert, or drink that visually echoes the artwork and reflects the culinary connection to its artist. More than fifty masterpieces from an enormous array of genres and periods include works by Marina Abramović, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Georgette Chen, Salvador Dalí, Jacob Lawrence, Man Ray, Henri Matisse, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Jackson Pollock. Sumptuous illustrations reveal a striking resemblance between recipe and artwork. An abstract Lee Krasner painting is transformed into a colorful mixed vegetable salad; an oval-shaped Barbara Hepworth sculpture into a crusty loaf of bread; a snowy Monet haystack into a sugar-dusted breakfast muffin; an Yves Klein sponge into an electric blue martini. Easy enough for every day, and aimed at cooks of all abilities, these recipes are themselves works of art, and will whet the creative appetites of readers and chefs alike.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 240


Dimensions: 210 x 270 mm


Publication Date: 03-10-2023


$89.99
DUE > 31st Jan 2024
Store Front NYC

ISBN: 9783791389646

Authors: James Murray, Karla Murray    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

For decades, husband-and-wife photography duo James and Karla Murray have been on a mission to document and preserve on film the various small shops of New York...


For decades, husband-and-wife photography duo James and Karla Murray have been on a mission to document and preserve on film the various small shops of New York City—many of which are quickly disappearing—and a culture of authenticity that is hanging by just a thread. Featuring glorious new reproductions of images from their past books as well as never-before published photos, this elegiac volume will delight the Murrays’ multitude of fans, as well as anyone interested in the charm and history of small urban retail. Large in format and filled with color and affectionate detail, the book includes an introduction by the Murrays explaining the genesis of their lifelong project and why they love to photograph store fronts. Chapters are organized by each of the city’s five boroughs and include descriptions and maps. Most of the store fronts are featured in generous single-page images with captions listing location, neighborhood, and year the photo was taken. Filled with diversity and character, these images honor destinations lost to rising rents and changing demographics. Together they comprise both a guidebook and a love letter to a city that never sleeps, and is always evolving.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 240


Dimensions: 300 x 255 mm


Publication Date: 19-09-2023


$100.00
DUE > 31st Jan 2024
Steve McCurry: Devotion

ISBN: 9783791380124

Author: Steve McCurry    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

American Magnum and National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry is known for his compelling and evocative images that capture the human experience and the sp...


American Magnum and National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry is known for his compelling and evocative images that capture the human experience and the spirit of place; his 1984 portrait of Sharbat Gula, the Afghan Girl, is one of the world’s most recognizable photographs. This powerful collection of spiritually inflected images is gleaned from the entirety of McCurry’s forty-year career traveling to every corner of the globe. From a mosque in Afghanistan to Burma’s Golden Rock; an Easter offering in Paraguay to an elderly couple at Lourdes; a Tibetan monk in India to evangelicals in America’s heartland—McCurry captures penetrating moments of devotion, loyalty, faithfulness, and dedication. Reproduced in stunning color, these photographs honor the universal desire to create meaning in the midst of everyday life and offer viewers an opportunity to connect with their own spirituality—whatever form that takes.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 208


Dimensions: 293 x 283 mm


Publication Date: 01-11-2023


$150.00
DUE > 31st Jan 2024
Viviane Sassen: Phosphor

ISBN: 9783791389783

Authors: Viviane Sassen, Irma Boom    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

From her early African-inspired work to her more recent experiments in interventionist techniques, Viviane Sassen has gained international acclaim for her strik...


From her early African-inspired work to her more recent experiments in interventionist techniques, Viviane Sassen has gained international acclaim for her striking, dynamic images that explore a range of themes and subjects—from identity, gender, and the body, to race, fashion, and the environment. This retrospective book brings together both well- and lesserknown works and includes pieces from her recent series, “Paint Studies,” in which early photographs are reimagined with ink and painterly marks, and “Venus and Mercury,” a collection of exquisite photomontages based on the history of the Palace of Versailles. An introductory essay and interview with the artist combine with additional illuminating texts to make this the definitive overview of an important and ever-evolving photographer.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 256


Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm


Publication Date: 07-11-2023


$165.00
DUE > 31st Jan 2024
Masahisa Fukase: Private Scenes

ISBN: 9783791380070

Authors: Masahisa Fukase, Masako Toda    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

One of the most important Japanese photographers of the last century, Masahisa Fukase was known for exploring themes of isolation, lonliness, and melancholy and...


One of the most important Japanese photographers of the last century, Masahisa Fukase was known for exploring themes of isolation, lonliness, and melancholy and for his transgressive and intimate approach to the medium. This volume includes two of his last and arguably most personal series. Private Scenes features photographs taken over the course of the year 1989 in different locations around the world and in which he is both subject and photographer. He then painted over the prints with colored washes to create an entirely new piece. For this same series, he later photographed scenes from daily life, this time in Tokyo, changing camera and adding the date on his photographs, but still representing himself in the images. This volume reproduces for the first time in book form all of the photographs that make up both original series. It charts a turning point in Fukase’s work—an artist grappling with his medium and with a compulsion to share his personal experiences with his audience. The photographs are accompanied by a text by Masako Toda, who offers a contextual and historical consideration of Fukase’s œuvre.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 192


Dimensions: 240 x 190 mm


Publication Date: 01-09-2023


$120.00
DUE > 1st Nov 2023
The Crimes and Times of Wicked Wayward Women

ISBN: 9781914426056

Author: Steph Bellwood    Publisher: Mogzilla

Six women tried and convicted for a crime of their times. Six incredible true stories spanning five centuries: the pirate, the highwaywoman, the con woman; the ...


Six women tried and convicted for a crime of their times. Six incredible true stories spanning five centuries: the pirate, the highwaywoman, the con woman; the poisoner, the fraudster and the gangland boss. Wicked? Wayward? Wronged? Read about their terrible crimes and then decide for yourself whether these women received a suitable punishment.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 278


Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm


Publication Date: 15-09-2023


$29.99
DUE > 1st Dec 2023
The Curiosity Club : Being Bee

ISBN: 9781913292669

Author: Sally Harris    Publisher: Wacky Bee Books

Bee, Alice and Cleo have entered the prestigious Think League Challenge and Bee is determined to win. However Alice and Cleo don't seem to be taking the competi...


Bee, Alice and Cleo have entered the prestigious Think League Challenge and Bee is determined to win. However Alice and Cleo don't seem to be taking the competition as seriously as her, and her own family are more interested in her role as bridesmaid at her aunt's upcoming wedding.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 208


Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm


Publication Date: 15-09-2023


$22.99
DUE > 1st Jan 2024
Black & White Books : Opposites

ISBN: 9781911689461

Publisher: Step By Step International Publishing UK Ltd

This black-and-white book series has been specially designed for toddlers. According to Maria Montessori’s theory – the world-famous Italian pedagogist – ...


This black-and-white book series has been specially designed for toddlers. According to Maria Montessori’s theory – the world-famous Italian pedagogist – before infants are able to clearly see colours, they respond to the strong contrast between black and white, which makes this the perfect first book series for brain and vision development. This series would provide over 64 exercises for babies during their visual sensitive period. Slide-and-pull tabs make these books even more joyful, attractive and unique on the market!


Bind: hardback


Pages: 12


Dimensions: 150 x 150 mm


Publication Date: 28-09-2023


$19.99
DUE > 1st Jan 2024
Black & White Books : At The Nursery

ISBN: 9781911689454

Publisher: Step By Step International Publishing UK Ltd

This black-and-white book series has been specially designed for toddlers. According to Maria Montessori’s theory – the world-famous Italian pedagogist – ...


This black-and-white book series has been specially designed for toddlers. According to Maria Montessori’s theory – the world-famous Italian pedagogist – before infants are able to clearly see colours, they respond to the strong contrast between black and white, which makes this the perfect first book series for brain and vision development. This series would provide over 64 exercises for babies during their visual sensitive period. Slide-and-pull tabs make these books even more joyful, attractive and unique on the market!


Bind: hardback


Pages: 12


Dimensions: 150 x 150 mm


Publication Date: 28-09-2023


$19.99
DUE > 1st Jan 2024
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