Press

“Remarkable.”

— New York Times

“Perhaps this book is not the originator of the phrase 'skeletons in your closet,' but if it were, that closet would be looking quite stupendous.”

— Dazed Digital

“A compelling read…The gorgeous photos that accompany the text only reaffirm the opulence of such relics.”

— Gothic Beauty

“Smart and accessible, Heavenly Bodies opens the door to this largely overlooked aspect of the Counter Reformation era.”

— Hi-Fructose

“Prepared to be amazed by the splendor and beauty of ornamented skeletal remains.”

— Palm Springs Life

“Brings to life a group of long-forgotten Catholic relics.”

— Lapham's Quarterly

“Investigates the historic attempts to prescribe posthumous identities to skeletons, specifically those believed to be martyrs.”

— Vice.com

“Focuses on the life and history of a set of false relics in the Catholic Church.”

— The Desert Sun

“The images of the catacomb saints are dazzling, almost beyond belief.”

— Publishers Weekly

“This macabre mash-up of camp and Catholicism features nearly 100 drop-dead images of blinged-out skeletons.”

— Passport Magazine

“A strange and fascinating book exploring bejeweled Counter Reformation Catholic Skeletons.”

— American Society of Jewelry Historians

“Magnificently illustrated…An illuminating read for jewelry historians and gemologists alike.”

— Gems and Gemology

“The photography by Koudounaris is outstanding. He was given access that most tourists touting a camera are not.”

— Examiner.com

“Koudounaris is one of the first people to photograph the strangely stunning skeletons that have been rediscovered over the years. And while he can't speak to their authenticity as saints, he does believe that they are extraordinary works of art that deserve to be seen.”

— People.com

“In telling the story of these extraordinary relics, Koudounaris makes a case for them as neglected masterpieces of religious art…Koudounaris uncovers a lost world of religious devotion, in which sanctified remains could control the weather, save souls from purgatory, and serve as all-purpose patrons.”

— Los Angeles Review of Books

“Playful text and graphics and plenty of white space make this a good choice to pick up and grab inspiration at random.”

— Publishers Weekly

“Little mantras for the inspiration-starved.”

— Communication Art

“[Perry's] photographs are masterly romances, accompanied by an intelligent text by Toby Musgrave.”

— New York Times Book Review

“With luscious photos and illuminating text, this book is a masterful presentation of the heritage of the fruits and vegetables we have cultivated …”

— Washington Gardener

“Meticulously researched… Deserves to be required reading and discussion fodder for all graduate students in communication design.”

— Communication Arts

“Beauvais' twisty tale…is well-matched by Shearring's busy and colorful illustrations… Children will love the details of the monster's underground lair. Admirably imaginative.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“We need more than ever photographers who can both stimulate and shock. Which is reason to celebrate this seminal book, now back in print.”

— Black & White Magazine

“This comprehensive, beautifully printed book affords the opportunity to compare and contrast this crucial decade in China's history.”

— Black & White

“A beautiful homage to the legendary house, Savile Row's oldest and most prestigious… It's an essential addition to the library of any gentleman of style or sartorial enthusiast.”

— Airows

“Eat, plant, study, heal, and grow with this perfectly written, beautifully illustrated guide to the world of herbs!”

— Manhattan Book Review

“A must have for Hermes devotees, collectors, and those in pursuit of iconic fashion.”

— Vanity Fair

“Lit clear through with the warmth of found family.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“"Lavishly assembled… The signs are everywhere with this book as a guide."”

— Vogue

“This slim, chronological overview captures the vast richness of cultures across geography and time.”

— The New York Times Book Review

“Cheerful… a discursive exploration of the attributes of music and those who make it… Ends with a suitably eclectic playlist that's embedded in a QR code”

— The Wall Street Journal

“This large-format paperback edition is brimming with portraits of the friends, family, and lovers in Hockney's orbit, including the famous (Andy Warhol, Billy Wilder, Armistead Maupin), semifamous, and not so famous.”

— Library Journal

“An irresistible boxed gift set… this is not contemporary manga but rather a captivating artistic precursor…Every page invites repeated viewings.”

— Shelf Awareness

“Lovely stylized illustrations [are] reminiscent of mid-20th-century modern graphics… A grand match of dry humor and sweet illustrative delivery.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“A stylish day-in-the-life account of a peppy pup who knows how to entertain herself.”

— People (Best Books of Fall 2021)

“Offers a wealth of ingenious designs for multifunctional living in small spaces [which] share clever interior interventions that by opening or closing, appearing or disappearing, rolling or folding, enable compact spaces to perform multiple tasks.”

— Interior Design

“Creatively stylized images of flora and fauna native to some 15 deserts around the world.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“[An] edifying global tour. Twenty-seven sections, featuring ample facts, provide information emphasizing the diverse plant life and wildlife native to each desert… Tzomaka's glowing illustrations are rich with geometric shapes, vivid colors, floral designs, and intricate patterns.”

— School Library Journal