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“Especially and particularly recommended to anyone whose ideas of interior decoration and design include rooms of bookshelves brimming over with their life-time collections.”

— The Midwest Book Review

“[Alex] Johnson’s book will remind our descendants of the whimsy and glory of making theater out of book storage.”

— The Wall Street Journal

“Stacked cinder blocks and boards work just as well–or as optimistic in this e-book world—as the swirling, angled, wacky shelves in Alex Johnson’s new book.”

— The Los Angeles Times

“…a very cool compilation of creatively designed bookshelves…”

— The Chicago Tribune

“Johnson’s delight in the inventiveness of contemporary bookshelf design is infectious, and the care for and love of books imbued in these creations may enthuse even the most devoted e-book reader.”

— Publishers Weekly

“Offer[s] younger readers basic understandings of how mechanical motion is generated, algorithmic programming, and present and future possibilities while keeping the tone light with jolly interjections and talking heads exchanging robot jokes throughout.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“It is Brandt’s nude that reminds us of a life spirit that pervades the body itself that makes it more than just a mass of flesh but the vehicle for a spirit that is luminous on the page.”

— Le Journal de la Photographie

“Photography lovers and fans of Brandt’s work will find this sumptuous collection with insightful commentaries a must-have.”

— Publishers Weekly

“Filled with gorgeous reproductions …and includes Lawrence Durrell’s original preface to the first volume of nudes.”

— The New York Review of Books

“A great story told clearly and passionately by a great Mayanist.”

— Science

“As good an introduction to the world of the Maya, and of Maya scholars, as one is likely to get.”

— USA Today

“Portrays a Maya culture obsessed with warfare, dynastic rivalries, and ritual bloodletting, yet rich with masterpieces in art and architecture.”

— Science News

“The poetry that lies at the heart of Iranian culture comes alive in this transfixing portrait of a society in upheaval… From the chillingly familiar pictures of the 1979 Iranian Revolution to the boundary-pushing art of the present, the artists featured here reveal photography as a form of protest that gains power from its diversity and ability to both depict an often-impermeable society and envision a new version. This is excellent.”

— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“An illuminating look at the dark's wonders, both informative and atmospheric.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“The writing is energetic and knowledgeable [and] the remarkable watercolor illustrations beautifully frame the text… A much-needed resource that shines a light on historical figures who deserve to be far more well known.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“A delightful series of chatty 'pen portraits'… Morris's irreverent tone is balanced by serious and insightful details, making each profile feel at once indulgent and informative… A sweeping survey that's surprisingly intimate.”

— Publishers Weekly

“[A] sleek, photo-rich volume…Widmer writes with grace and verve…Perhaps Widmer’s greatest success is to link Brown to its Baptist, anti-authoritarian roots, firmly established in Rhode Island by Roger Williams.”

— Providence Journal

“A beautifully printed book.”

— Juxtapoz

“One can’t help but be impressed with Gilden’s dark and uncompromising vision. Unburdened with narrative concerns, his images emerge as impromptu street portraits that defy facile interpretation.”

— Black & White

“Beautifully illustrated…with new technical and historical analysis focused on confirming the attribution of approximately 70 original prints, Bruegel’s working methods, and his artistic and publishing intentions.”

— Choice

“A gifted writer and illustrator, al-Sabouni's visionary ideas will inspire architects, designers and urban planners across the world.”

— Shahina Piyarali Shelf Awareness

“Ambitious… Building for Hope is expansive, abstract, and at times extraordinarily idealistic… Al-Sabouni argues that architecture is a necessary agent for any kind of peace, any possibility of belonging in our modern, extremely polarized world… It’s especially enlightening to read about Western cities through the lens of an architect specialized in Islamic traditions… Building for Hope is dense and daring. Readers will finish with a list of people and places to investigate, as well as with a firm belief that a better future lies in valuing community over ostentation, coherence and decency over luxury, truly livable cities over places designed purely for profit.”

— World-Architects.com

“Illustrated in saturated shades of yellow, orange, and black with simple geometric shapes and line designs reminiscent of Marimekko textiles, this 1960s reissue from Finland possesses retro charm… Sweet and appealing… A visual delight.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“Midcentury illustrations accompany the new translation of the classic story by one of Finland’s most celebrated author-illustrators.”

— Publishers Weekly

“The Cantankerous Crow is an old legend brought back to caw-cawing life…. The rhyming prose is as fast-paced as it is playful, and the illustrations by award-winning Danish illustrator Poul Strøyer, offer a rich, colorful, and kid-friendly view of the crow's chaotic world.”

— Picture Book Depot

“A handsome book, this work is important for scholars…Recommended.”

— Choice

“Though the book is beautiful to look at, it is not a ‘coffee table’ decoration, but a scholarly work with textural notes and an extensive bibliography.”

— Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot

“This overview showcases the most accomplished and rarely seen contemporary houses, by established names.”

— North Carolina Modernist Houses

“A succinct primer with good design… A solid introduction to the various ways that Christian, and specifically Catholic, ideas are intertwined with much European art history and material culture… After exploring this book's thorough yet accessible analysis, readers will be empowered to recognize saints and episodes from the Bible without needing to rely on the wall text.”

— Hyperallergic (One of Hyperallergic's Best Art Books of 2022)

“These new cat and art mash-ups are purrrfect…The British painter captures the mood of each of the original works so eloquently that we can't help but be enamored.”

— Artnet

“Cat lovers will be eager to get their claws on this beautiful book.”

— WWD

“A fine, fun picture book for cat and art lovers of all ages.”

— The Boston Globe

“Stunning… Sheds light on how the royals were portrayed in the mid-20th century.”

— People

“An intimate view of [Beaton's] mythmaking work.”

— Vanity Fair

“This new book of photos celebrates the work that Beaton, a famed photographer and diarist as well as an Oscar-winning set and costume designer, did with the royal family, but it’s more than just pretty pictures. The tome also speaks to how the Windsors saw themselves and wanted the public to see them, and the way that they used photography to help in the serious business of myth-making.”

— Town & Country

“This is simply the best concise work on its subject, for a student or general reader, yet published. The author is not only expert in the original texts but has a profound understanding of how they have been used ever since: and so why they matter.”

— Ronald Hutton, author of The Witch and Pagan Britain and profess