“This book is buzzing with trivia… An 'I spy' game challenging readers to find a specific bee throughout is amusing.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“The art is gorgeous. Children will delight in the large illustrations with new things to find every time it is read to them… 1001 Bees is an oversized stunner.”
— New York Journal of Books
“Provides an amazing up-close look at fashion of the 18th century.”
— Choice
“Traces the tidal shift at the essential magazine during the editorship of Jessica Daves, who not only featured fashion but also the cultural output of artists and literary figures, laying the groundwork for the brand that still thrives today.”
— Los Angeles Times
“A pioneering work of art-historical scholarship illuminated by revisionary contemporary critical and cultural frameworks … a landmark cosmopolitan contribution to the profound spirit of intellectual inquiry and aesthetic hospitality that have, through the centuries, inspired the arts of India.”
— Homi K. Bhabha, Anne F. Rothenberg Professor of the Humanities,
“This wide-ranging, 750-page monument to the last century of art across South Asia puts its many movements and artists into authoritative context.”
— The New York Times Book Review
“At long last, Indian art from the long 20th century gets the forensic treatment.”
— The Art Newspaper
“An expansive and scholarly work [that] explores the many artists, ideas, philosophies and the often turbulent social and political upheavals that have fed into 100 years of art in India.”
— Hettie Judah, Art Quarterly
“A must read for art students, scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts alike. Some of the most interesting chapters are on figures who have slipped out of the pages of mainstream art history.”
— MintLounge
“A goldmine of inspiration.”
— Threads
“Morgand's silk-screen illustrations are lively and colorful.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Brilliantly innovative.”
— David Carrier The Brooklyn Rail
“[An] innovative reevaluation… Brilliantly conceived and handsomely designed, Karmel's fluent and creative history redefines abstraction in terms of its vibrant and evocative range of styles, subjects, and expression.”
— Booklist
“Abstraction is just as relevant and important today as it was [in the past]… Karmel argues for its durability and broadens its cast by spotlighting earlier figures who have been overlooked and others who are carrying abstraction into the future.”
— ARTnews
“Sleepy children won't make it until the end of this well-conceived and sharply designed alphabet… Angular, screenprintlike graphics in zingy reds, yellows, and blues aren't exactly sleepy, but poring over the details may still quiet some young minds.”
— Publishers Weekly
“This anything-but-boring read will delight little ones and will have them yawning in no time as they practice sounds and letters. The meditative, poetic nature of the text pairs perfectly with the minimalistic, graphical, yet bright and captivating visual elements. Early literacy advocates and children alike will dream sweetly after enjoying this interactive book as a group or as a one-on-one night-time story… Offers proof that getting to sleep doesn't have to be dull.”
— School Library Journal
“
An essential art history… This exceptional book reframes motherhood as an important position from which to make and understand art… It's inspiring to read along as [Hettie Judah] tackles the long overlooked cultural figure of the artist-mother with gravitas… There's plenty to discover no matter your familiarity with art, feminism or motherhood.
”— BookPage (starred review)
“A remarkable book… there is much that is new and much to explore afresh.”
— Literary Review
“This mix of travelogue and architectural study tracks eminent architect Adjaye's journeys to 53 African cities in an effort to document the continent's built environment. The volume features plenty of photography and numerous interesting structures, such as the expressive water towers of Bamako and the modernist villas of Nouakchott, bur Adjaye's aim is to capture the overall built traits of a place.”
— Publishers Weekly
“"Handsome and impressive."”
— Interior Design
“This opulent book includes the finest and most valuable pieces in the collection…and many previously unknown pieces that expand our understanding of artistic output in the region… Awe-inspiring.”
— Beth Bernstein Forbes
“[An] awe-inspiring book for fans of jewelry of India and the Islamic world.”
— Forbes
“Highlights not only the history of the region, but also its jewelry resources and cultural influences.”
— Rapaport Magazine
“Eshun proposes a concept of Africa that is critically amorphous and sustained by subjectivity.”
— Aperture
“Ypma excels at culling, curating and cropping his photographs to convey the essence of each hotel and its surroundings.”
— Passport Magazine
“Designed to appeal to international tourists who want a less mass-produced vacation.”
— Protoview
“The photographs presented here by Black provide the same tenderness [as Lange and Evans]: carefully selected work that narrowly threads the needle. He gestures, never points. He empathizes, but does not pity. The photographs are remarkable… a lovely body of work.”
— New York Journal of Books
“The images are so vivid and riveting that you can't help but be drawn to them and the questions they ask… An essential document for our increasingly unsteady times.”
— The Washington Post
“A deafening boom that lays bare the harsh reality of inequality in America.”
— TIME (one of the Best Photobooks of 2021)
“Compelling… As with his powerful photos, Black's written notebook entries offer simple, moving descriptions of the people he meets on his travels.”
— Daily News (Los Angeles)
“A "must have" book not just for arts holdings, but for home designers and anyone working with color.”
— Donovan's Literary Services
“Details the monumental constructions of ancient Rome, with a particular focus on the impact of the city's leaders on its built environment… Stunning photos of Roman monuments as they appear today are presented alongside illustrated recreations of the sites in their prime. A chronological political history follows the rulers who built each monument and includes some discussion on both the methods and the rationales for their construction. … Solid, recommended, [and] visually rich.”
— Library Journal
“The infographic approach is best seen as a complement to more usual ways of perceiving Rome, as in art, literature, architecture, and film. Where those mediums give us a sense of grandeur, culture, opulence, and violence, clean information design helps us understand the grand logistics of empire… Some of its most insightful visualizations depict the development of these measures across time, helping us see Rome as a growing, evolving entity with many layers of management and operations… We learn about the supply chains of grain, the distribution of budgets, and the rights and roles of men, women, soldiers, and enslaved people.”
— Hyperallergic
“Exhilarating… Those interested in documentary photo trends encompassing the UK and beyond will value this title.”
— Library Journal
