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

— The Chicago Tribune

“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

“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

The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI

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“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

Brandt Nudes: A New Perspective

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“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

Breaking the Maya Code

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“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

Breathing Space: Iranian Women Photographers

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“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)

Bridget Riley: The Complete Paintings

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“A reasoned and meticulously detailed register of over 600 works… One does not read Bridget Riley so much as experience it like a retrospective exhibition, in a progression that is as linear as the paintings for which she is best known: from her first paintings, copies of the pointillist Seurat, to studious geometric canvases to later mind-bending visual experiences that wink at the barriers of consciousness.”

— The New York Times Book Review

Bright Stars of Black British History

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“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

The British Surrealists

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“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

Brown: The History of an Idea

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“[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

Bruce Gilden (Photofile)

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“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

Bruegel: The Complete Graphic Works

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“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

Building for Hope

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“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

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

— Shahina Piyarali Shelf Awareness

Button and Popper

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

— Publishers Weekly

“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

Cameraless Photography

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“In this fascinating collection, Barnes, senior curator of photographs at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, introduces a varied group of photographers from Victorian photography pioneer Henry Fox Talbot to contemporary artists…skillfully organized…into a fine-art masterpiece. A substantial and varied group of images that reflect the ingenuity and originality of each artist…. Anyone who appreciates fine photography will love this enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable collection. Highly recommended.”

— Library Journal - Xpress Reviews

The Cantankerous Crow

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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 Stroyer, offer a rich, colorful, and kid-friendly view of the crow's chaotic world.”

— Picture Book Depot

Carnet by Michelle Ong

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“For the first time the Hong Kong-based jeweler Michelle Ong has encapsulated her career since she started the Carnet label in 1998 in a book… The 272-page volume took two years to produce, partly because she had to borrow most of the pieces from clients to have them photographed.”

— The New York Times

Carpets from Islamic Lands

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“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