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Hyperborea: Stories from the Arctic

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“Breathtaking photographs of the stark beauty of stunning, rarely recorded Arctic landscapes… In rich, lush color, Arbugaeva captures strong emotion both in the people she meets and the places she visits… This volume serves as powerful documentation of a singular region of the world, testifying to both the crisp, frigid spectacle that Siberia offers and the boundless talent of the photographer who recorded it.”

— Booklist (starred review)

“Born in the remote port of Tiksi in northeast Siberia, Arbugaeva has spent much of her career capturing her homeland from air, land and sea.”

— New York Times Book Review

I See a City: Todd Webb's New York

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“Beautifully produced and edited… Webb's photographs vividly convey life in the Big Apple as the soldiers came home and as the country regained normalcy after the war… A rare synthesis of observation and emotional engagement.”

— Black & White

The Iconic American House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900

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“[An] attractive exploration of 50 houses from the last century… Exquisite photographs capture the buildings and their landscapes… A treat for any art, architecture, or photography lover.”

— Publishers Weekly

“The modernist's new design bible.”

— Interiors

“A chronological panorama of 50 American houses…with fine photography… Leaves this reader in close agreement with the author and enjoyably educated by his book.”

— Interior Design

“From Fallingwater and Farnsworth to more modern gems like The Pierre…The Iconic American House celebrates the country's residential masterpieces… Each property is accompanied by floor plans, drawings, informative text by Dominic Bury, and photographs by Richard Powers.”

— Uncrate

The Iconic British House: Modern Architectural Masterworks Since 1900

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“Here are 50 British homes designed since 1900, which set themselves apart by embodying a 'spirit of adventure.' And what an adventure.”

— House & Garden

“[A] hefty, decade-hopping survey of modern domestic architecture in Britain… The book's 50 featured domiciles—lushly photographed by Richard Powers—are pointedly diverse in style and context but unified by their creative flair, ingenuity, and ability to induce acute house envy. Don’t say you weren’t warned”

— Architectural Record

The Iconic Interior: 1900 to the Present

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“Packed with information…[An] impressive book.”

— House & Garden

“Emphasizes the breadth of diversity of style and imagination in residential architecture and interior design.”

— Designers Today

“A panoramic and delightful tour of a century of changing taste.”

— Interior Design

“A sophisticated tour of exceptional domestic spaces from the early 20th century to now.”

— *Wallpaper

If I Had a Crocodile

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“The rhyming and rhythm are irresistible, ideal for storytime, with plenty of fun vocabulary… Strikingly composed illustrations are as important as words… Snappy images and jazzy rhymes make this a delight to read aloud.”

— Kirkus Reviews

If I Had a Dinosaur

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“This book is perfect for building rhyming skills in young readers. The cheerfully thoughtful and detailed illustrations by Alex Barrow make this an instant bedtime classic.”

— ArtDesk

If I Had a Polar Bear

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“Told in lilting rhymes…‘If I Had a Polar Bear’ sneaks in fun facts along with joyous imaginings… Barrow’s pencil and Photoshop illustrations are fun. Keep your eyes open for the subtle homages to Ludwig Bemelmans’ Madeline as well as to Norman Rockwell. This is an ebullient story of a child’s unfettered imagination.”

— Star Tribune

If I Had a Unicorn

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“This story is an excellent lap read, and the fun rhyming text and bright, easily decoded, whimsical illustrations with plenty of white space also make it a winning read-aloud… Children will enjoy the experience of reading this book again and again, noticing something new each time.”

— Kirkus Reviews

The Illustrated Dust Jacket, 1920-1970

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“Vivid, gorgeous art graced books in the mid-20th century, and Martin Salisbury has collected the most stunning examples in The Illustrated Dust Jacket, 1920-1970.”

— Entertainment Weekly

The Illustrated Dust Jacket, 1920-1970 by Martin Salisbury, chronicles how this once disposable object became a major creative force in publishing.”

— Hyperallergic

Immortal Thoughts: Late Style in a Time of Plague

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“Neve’s writing is as distinctive and interesting as when I first picked up Unquiet Landscape… Neve…finds his own "late style," an equivalent in words for the transformations he identified in Constable, Titian, Soutine and John.”

— David Berridge On the Seawall

Impressionist Cats

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“No matter who your favorite Impressionist or Postimpressionist painter is, you’ll be charmed by Herbert’s appropriations.”

— WAG

In the Footsteps of King David: Revelations from an Ancient Biblical City

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“An engaging glimpse into the ancient past [and] a worthwhile work on a number of counts. Though sometimes a bit technical, the book is a fascinating glimpse into the methods, rigors, and rewards of archaeology. On another level, the authors add to a larger conversation about the historicity of the Bible while describing a find of true significance.”

— Kirkus Reviews

Indigo: The Color that Changed the World

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“[Legrand] uses her book to tell the story of our emotional attachment to garments and deep connection to color and craft.”

— Home Design with Kevin Sharkey, marthastewart.com

“Legrand …writes with enthusiasm about the history of this shade and its evolution.”

— Women's Wear Daily

“A sumptuous new book.”

— House Beautiful

“Diverse images of people at work convey the enormous range of conditions in which indigo dyeing takes place.”

— Surface Design Journal

“A visual feast of 550 images offers textile details, proud locals wearing their garments, and process shots illustrating how the dyeing is done.”

— Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot

“This sumptuous book can be appreciated on all levels: a history of the production and trade of dyes and textiles; an anthropology of textile production; and a stunning visual catalog of the international production of cloth colored with the blue dye, indigotin.”

— The Art Blog

Inside the Neolithic Mind: Consciousness, Cosmos and the Realm of the Gods

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“In proposing provocative new theories about religious motivation in ancient times, Inside the Neolithic Mind creates a fascinating neurological bridge to the mysterious thought-lives of the past and reveal the essence of a momentous period in human history. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, this new edition of Inside the Neolithic Mind is very highly recommended for community, college, and university library collections.”

— Midwest Book Review