“Insightful, vibrant… A beautifully produced introduction to a celebrated artist.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A vital, approachable introduction to the celebrated expressionist… Techniques, breakthroughs, symbols, controversies and the artist's lifeblood all get illuminated in prose of rare clarity… Finely illustrated.”
— Shelf Awareness
“Handsomely reproduced illustrations…Highly recommended.”
— Choice
“An original and accessible approach to learning hieroglyphs, written by an experienced teacher and author.”
— The Guardian
“The myths are presented here in a down-to-earth and often humorous manner, consistent with the spirit of the texts, exposing the gamut of human emotion from the rage of the solar deity to the lamentations of the widowed Isis … will be fitting additions to the library of the Nile traveller … can be read with interest and pleasure in an armchair.”
— History Today UK
“With academic authority and enjoyable style, assisted by numerous, well-chosen illustrations of gods and goddesses, Shaw's book is a lively introduction to its subject.”
— Current World Archaeology UK
“Beautifully set out on high quality paper … and featuring some lesser known stories … alongside more familiar myths, this is a good introduction to the complex mythology of the ancient Egyptians and their unique way of understanding the world around them.”
— Ancient Egypt UK
“The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends uncovers it all.”
— Examiner.com
“[A] welcome new monograph.”
— The New York Review of Books
“Ms. Scarisbrick, an art historian specializing in jewelry and gems, and Mr. Zucker, a Yale alumnus and gem dealer, are well placed to focus on the ways Yale spent his vast riches.”
— The Wall Street Journal
“Handsomely printed [and] richly illustrated.”
— Yale62
“Scarisbrick and Zucker, who are both experts in gems and jewels …document the lively world of collecting and auctions in London during the English Enlightenment…Recommended.”
— Choice
“Yale the collector and connoisseur is the main subject of this unusual book…Scarisbrick and Zucker both specialize in gems and jewelry …and for the bulk of the book they draw on catalogues of the auctions held after Yale's death, using them to describe the belongings and tastes of a man who loved to acquire the finest.”
— Yale Alumni Magazine
“Elihu Yale is a man worth remembering…Succinctly but elegantly recounted. This book provides a vivid account of the diamond trade in all its aspects and demonstrates its subject's prodigious, manifold skills.”
— The Washington Times
“In this glittering book, the emerald proves to be a protagonist faceted and bewitching as any human character.”
— Fast Co.Design
“A celebratory look into the gemstone and its cultural heritage.”
— Harper's Bazaar
“Gemologist Joanna Hardy traces the history of emerald jewels from the pyramids of ancient Egypt to the necklines of Angelina Jolie and Elizabeth Taylor.”
— InStyle
“An extravagant tome with stunning photos of verdantly bedecked royals, socialites, and movie stars.”
— Architectural Digest
“Tells the story of the magnificent gem that is twenty times more rare than diamonds. Packed with hundreds of examples of fabulous emerald jewelry.”
— Luxury Las Vegas
“Fabulous…Connoisseurs, experts, princes, and movie stars reveal their experience of possessing emeralds in these pages.”
— Quest
“Kevin Lygo is a connoisseur, collector and specialist in the Byzantine era, which when, combined with his flair for storytelling, make this a publication to savor.”
— Will Gompertz, BBC arts editor
“"An informed and accessible survey of the men and women who ruled the empire over its 1,100 years… Excellent."”
— The New Criterion
“…an astounding achievement, both as a literary and photographic work.”
— Fangoria
“Koudounaris gracefully transcends mere ghastliness and ghoulishness to challenge cultural perceptions of death, both current and centuries old. The result is not only a highly original work of great visual beauty and rigorous scholarship but also a surprisingly intimate and tender meditation on what the author calls 'the dialogue with the dead.'”
— Bloomsbury Review
“The photos of the skulls alone justify the purchase.”
— Talk
“An impressive account of a global bike journey that's equal parts travelogue and tales of endurance. Cunningham, an experienced cycle tourist, photographer, and writer, vividly portrays his exploits with colorful photos… Each section provides useful advice and information to potential riders on preparation, bike selection, gear, shelter, sleeping, food, safety, navigation, language barriers, timing, and budget, which can all vary depending on the journey. Also included is basic guidance that true adventure cyclists are already aware of, but daydreamers and beginners looking for encouragement will enjoy.”
— Library Journal
“A great introduction to nonfiction for children who like adventure stories.”
— School Library Journal
“This fascinating collection of more than 250 portraits highlights historical images alongside contemporary ones to explore various aspects of the art form.”
— The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“Concentrating on the years before, during and after World War II, Ms. Chadwick sets out to address what she calls 'the vexed question of what it had meant to be young, ambitious and female in the context of an avant-garde movement defined by celebrated men.' She explores five relationships between women ranging from supportive friendships to brief love affairs to lifetime lesbian couplehood… Absorbing… Most of the women in 'Farewell to the Muse' emerge as distinct personalities, perhaps difficult, but interesting to know.”
— The Wall Street Journal
“Absorbing.”
— Wall Street Journal
“Farewell to the Muse is …full of tantalizing, borderline lascivious, yet essential detail.”
— San Francisco Chronicle
“If you're looking to learn more about menswear and its history, The Fashion Resource Book: Men is a great start.”
— The Cuff Link
“An insightful primer detailing the history of menswear and offering a guide to designing men's fashion…Leach's authority on fashion research and design permeates the book.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Firmly rooted in the here and now …a snapshot of early-21st-century men's fashion companies and trends. Heavy on the illustrations, which are informative and attractive…Recommended.”
— Choice
“Like a bird or flower identification book, this field guide notes the features of the season. The author encourages children to make nature their friend by being curious, creative, and kind… The book encourage use of the senses and note opportunities for readers to learn something, notice their feelings while in nature, or just be part of it all. The bulk of the book focuses on signs of spring and where to find them… Several poems will tickle readers' ears [and] lots of activities are sprinkled throughout… Brouwers' realistic, watercolor-esque illustrations are rendered in light blues, greens, and yellows… An ode to spring that will have readers getting out in nature.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“The designers chosen for this book push the boundaries of their imagination and experiment with a variety of materials yet always with attention to unparalleled craftsmanship, attention to detail and the type of jewels that are current and relevant and will be for the next generation.”
— Bejeweled Magazine
“The book brings together the work of more than thirty of the most talented contemporary female photographers worldwide.”
— North Carolina Modernist Houses
“Populated with dozens of talented photographers…Firecrackers is much more than just a compilation of works by female photographers. It's a unique collection of storytelling, both literal and aesthetic.”
— Hyperallergic
“Blooming with technicolor vitality.”
— O, The Oprah Magazine
“Can photographers capture the vitality of flowers compellingly, innovatively, and beautifully? [This] book gives a resounding yes [and] shows that they remain a powerful springboard for visual experimentation and meaning.”
— Lauren Moya Ford Hyperallergic
“Dazzling… Brings the history of flower photography up into the new millennium… Poignant essays…accompany the images.”
— Airmail
