Press

“Comprehensive… Vermeer scholars…give insight into his life and influences while analyzing the paintings and their compositions in great detail… A feast for the yes as well as the mind… Worthy of any art history collection.”

— Sandy Knowles Library Journal

“One of the Best Art Books of 2023. With its many pages of hyper-zoomed close-ups, this dense and snoopy catalog gets you obscenely close to the real thing… The choice of matte rather than standard glossy pages (a matter of some controversy) respects the painter's soft lighting. This is armchair museum-going at its finest.”

— Walker Mimms The New York Times

“Belgian architect Victor Horta's (1861-1947) dynamic approach to design, form, materials, and sense of movement revolutionized architecture and propelled it into the realm of art nouveau… Visually stunning and exciting. Recommended for architecture and decorative arts collections.”

— Library Journal

“Elegant… Photos of the vibrant interiors are a treat, and historical tidbits enliven the proceedings. This colorful and informative survey delivers the goods.”

— Publishers Weekly

“Focuses on decorating in a modern, innovative, and functional Victorian way. The book includes many historical facts and explanations describing life in the Victorian era. With pictures and detailed notes, this title shares creative adaptations that employ a kaleidoscope of colors that one can pair with vintage and modern finds.”

— Library Journal

“Aims to showcase the artistic and design merits of video games… Worth a read… One of the precious few publications focusing on the intersection between [architectural and video game design].”

— Canadian Architect

“[A] beautifully designed concise introduction to the art of the Viking Age.”

— ProtoView

“A beautifully produced selection…of [van Gogh's] surviving letters… It is the enormous popularity of van Gogh's art that fuels our desire for a connection with the man, a man who still speaks so eloquently in these letters.”

— The Washington Post

“Skea, an artist and author of a number of books on the man he prefers to call Vincent, follows van Gogh, as he moves from locale to locale, meticulously recording his experiences and emotions in the extensive correspondence with his brother, Theo… Skea uses several quotes from the vast correspondence to create a human connection of the feelings and thoughts that lay behind the massive output… Written with care and affection.”

— Library Journal

“Takes the reader on a stroll through fashions of the 20th century, as well as deep dives into the style trends, fabrics, colors, and social history… You're sure to find inspiration among the hundreds of garments shown, even if your personal style is contemporary.”

— Threads

“For those who want sheer retinal pleasure.”

— Shelf Awareness

“[An] incisive survey… highlighting [Maier's] discerning eye for composition and knack for finding beauty in the mundane… Insightful and appreciative, this celebrates the unique perspective of a luminous artist.”

— Publishers Weekly

“A book as rich and complexly layered as the artist herself.”

— Huck

“An important contribution to the field…A readable, informative assessment of the Wari and their art.”

— Choice

“Informative essays …put flesh on this long-lost race, accompanied by crisp four-color photography…[A] wonderful reference that will be a valuable resource in any library.”

— Antiques & The Arts Weekly

“Perfect for: art history buffs, Latin American studies majors and lovers of ancient folk art.”

— The Huffington Post

“Stunning…By incorporating a wide variety of Wari arts from the figural to the abstract, and across media, the catalogue presents Wari art as a totality. The lavish illustrations, most of which are in full color, provide a visual database from which trends emerge, an internal logic coalesces, and the Wari become more understandable. Despite the lack of monumental forms, Wari artwork does not lack sophistication, and its influence ran deep.”

— caa.reviews (College Art Association)

“Assembles a wide range of recent work, together with essays and drawing exercises on the human form, the city and nature. There is much material here for art students, teachers, amateurs and enthusiasts.”

— The Wall Street Journal

“Wedgwood monomaniacs and dabblers alike will delight in Wedgwood: Craft & Design… This little book is a worthy treasury of the pottery pioneered by Josiah Wedgwood, that 'prince of the pits & pots,' whose cool colors and serene designs still captivate today.”

— The New Criterion

“One of the Best Art Books of 2023… A must-read catalogue… Provides rich theoretical engagement with Blackness and figural representation from transnational and transhistorical perspectives. Such a text is necessary to unpack our current moment, a time when African and African diasporic portraiture is prolific and Black artists are consistently expanding the medium.”

— Hyperallergic

“[A] fabulous world…in which images of sleek interiors foregrounds the homes' feline overlords.”

— BookPage

“This is my favorite coffee table book in a while… there's a cat photo on almost every page, and the text that accompanies the photos focuses more on the cats than the furniture.”

— Library Comic

“A true feast for the eyes that will delight cat lovers and lovers of architecture and interiors… You'll want to visit the featured homes and their cats over and over again.”

— The Conscious Cat

“A well-rounded evaluation of the international art world, encouraging us not to be afraid to experience something extraordinary.”

— Aesthetica

“An interesting…overview of horse history, care, and jobs… The illustrations are quite appealing… A perfect primer for equine enthusiasts.”

— School Library Journal

“[A] set of…momentous questions in astronomy, physics, biology, and technology—with pithy answers… Readers with inquiring minds will come away painlessly filled in on a broad variety of topics… A brisk and witty grab bag of science words and wonders.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“Fun… With accessible factual answers, this enjoyable picture book will leave even veteran cat-lovers with their info-bank replenished.”

— The Wall Street Journal

“With appealingly naïve styling, Snowden-Fine's double-page spreads offer gentle humor as cats of vastly different species, colors, and sizes interpret the text… A good addition to the cat canon.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“Children love to ask questions nonstop, so this new and colorful picture book by Anna Clayborne called Why Don't Fish Drown? should be a welcome addition to the family library. It covers just about every head-scratching, thought-provoking and even somewhat-silly question our child could ever ask about natural history and animals in the animal kingdom.”

— Picture Book Depot

“More than an industry primer …offers a thoughtful and learned portrait of fashion and its effect on the world.”

— Publishers Weekly

“A wise and compelling book.”

— Library Journal