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Painters in their Gardens, North America’s Wilderness Retreats, and Summer Dresses, three of our highlights for the start of this year, set the tone for this new catalogue with a deliberate cheerful, springtime note. So, too, does Supermodels: The Next Generation, featuring the upcoming faces of high fashion. Dogs and Their Famous Owners adds a glamourous feel to the picture, while Fashion in 50 images is the first instalment in a series aimed at helping young readers visualise and understand subjects such as fashion, design, and contemporary architecture. We are also delighted to offer an in-depth study on Brutalist Architecture in the USA, from the early 1960s to today, at a time when this style is enjoying an enduring revival of interest.
The privileged relationship between painters and their gardens has inspired many striking canvases. These artworks are not merely sneak peeks into artists’ private realm, but more importantly an intimate yet vibrant celebration of nature in their immediate surroundings. Gardens of some artists, such as Joaquín Sorolla’s on Long Island and Mary Cassatt’s at Marly-le-Roi, have become unique backgrounds for portraiture. Other painters, like Max Liebermann in Wannsee, Berlin, and Pierre Bonnard in Vernonnet, tirelessly studied colours and perspectives in their gardens as a tribute to nature’s beauty. Painters’ passion for their gardens is reflected in Claude Monet’s Giverny, which was transformed into the centre of the master’s artistic universe, and Frida Kahlo’s garden at La Casa Azul in Coyoacán, which was a great source of motivation for her creative spirit. The fascinating artworks gathered in this book mesmerizingly illustrate the bond between artists and nature.
PAINTERS IN THEIR GARDENS
230 x 290 mm
(9 x 11.41 in)
224 pages
220 illustrations
20,000 words
RIGHTS SOLD English, French
• How famous painters captured their own gardens
• A fascinating insight into the private life of renowned artists
• An intimate and tender tribute to nature, from Claude Monet and Pierre Bonnard to Mary Cassatt and Frida Kahlo
More than anywhere else, Brutalist architecture found its perfect home in the United States, where the gigantism, characteristic of this architectural style, and the aspirations ofbold modernity resonated particularly well. Masterpieces of Brutalist architecture, such as the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, by Louis Kahn, the AT&T Long Lines Building, a rare example of a windowless skyscraper in the heart of New York City, by John Carl Warnecke, and Dallas City Hall, in Dallas, Texas, by I.M. Pei, bear witness to the aesthetic genius of the architects who were able to combine the starkness of concrete composition and exposed structural elements with formal elegance. This book takes you on a fantastic tour of Brutalist architecture in the US, from its beginnings in the early 1960s to its heyday in the 1970s and its current revival.
BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE IN THE USA
230 x 290 mm (9 x 11.41 in)
240 pages
250 illustrations
30,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
• A panorama of American Brutalist architecture from the early 1960s to today
• Works by masters of modern architecture: Marcel Breuer, John Johansen, Kevin Roche, I.M. Pei, Louis Kahn, Paul Rudolph, and Le Corbusier, among others
• Includes buildings of historical significance such as Boston City Hall, the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, DC, Litchfield Towers in Pittsburgh, and the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California
One cannot image better scenery for a retreat than the lakes, rivers, mountains, and deserts of North America. The rugged yet beautiful sites are unique plots for retreats designed for escaping the hustle and bustle of big cities. Immersed in nature, they offer a unique experience: enticing vistas of unspoiled landscapes, beautiful hiking trails, relaxing quiet, and secluded locations. This book, which will appeal to urban residents longing for natural wilderness, not only gathers some of the most striking and comfortable retreats of North America designed to blend into their pristine natural surroundings; it also offers an opportunity to discover a variety of sustainable solutions that reduce the impact on the land to a minimum and make off-grid living safe for the environment.
NORTH AMERICA’S WILDERNESS RETREATS
230 x 290 mm (9 x 11.41 in)
240 pages
150 illustrations
15,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
• Superb retreats envisioned in harmony with their natural surroundings
• Serene spaces in North America’s most amazing and wild places
• Self-sufficient, sustainable dwellings that allow visitors to enjoy nature without damaging it
Since the early 1990s, several generations of supermodels have turned their profession into the beating heart of the fashion universe. This book introduces you to the new wave of supermodels who have become the brightest stars of today’s international modelling circuit. The lavishly illustrated portraits take fashion aficionados on a trip to runways around the world. As the favourites of leading luxury brands and muses of iconic fashion photographers, these are the models who are shaping and inspiring today’s fashion scene. Walking for the greatest fashion creators and serving as ambassadors of the biggest luxury brands, they are taking over the reins of the fashion world. A carefully curated collection of images presents their beauty, style, and metamorphosing talent.
SUPERMODELS. THE NEXT GENERATION
210 x 260 mm
(8.26 x 10.23 in)
240 pages
200 illustrations
15,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
• A wave of young talent storming the catwalks across the globe
• The new faces of fashion weeks and magazine covers
• With striking photos of high fashion today
Not without good reason, a dress is the most loved piece of clothing for many women. If chosen well, it can make a whole look and transform it into a bold statement. Dresses are not only chic in many ways, but they also contribute to comfort, particularly in the summer. Flowy, light fabrics make hot weather more bearable, while fanciful patterns or vibrant colours, as well as particular cuts, can alter the perception of the body’s shape and size. This book offers a lavish panorama of various styles and trends and takes the reader through the fascinating history of this millenniaold garment. It will be a useful companion to those in search of a perfect summer dress for feeling beautiful and self-confident.
SUMMER DRESSES
210 x 260 mm
(8.26 x 10.23 in)
240 pages
250 illustrations
15,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
• An enthralling portrait of the most loved garment of many women
• A captivating journey through styles and looks
• With inspiring fashion tips and outfit ideas
Dogs are known for being exceptionally devoted to their owners, playful, and empathetic, which probably explains why we tend to have very strong affective bonds with them. We feel they are true friends who don’t care about our social status or wealth, and who love us for who we really are. This is certainly the reason why some celebrities become particularly attached to a dog, who becomes their confidant and secret companion in a world where they are constantly exposed to the public eye. The one hundred celebrities featured in this book each had a real love story with their favourite dog, a relationship worthy of all the great passions that have marked their lives.
DOGS AND THEIR FAMOUS OWNERS
210 x 260 mm (8.26 x 10.23 in)
208 pages
120 illustrations
20,000 words RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
• Celebrities from the past and present and their dogs: Churchill and his poodles, Audrey Hepburn and her mini Yorkshire terrier, Lauren Bacall and her boxer, Jackie & John Kennedy and their 11 dogs, Bradley Cooper and his labradoodle
• The fascinating, little-known histories of famous people and their pets
• A book for all dog lovers and celebrity fans
To explain all the facets of fashion to young teenagers, there’s nothing better than a carefully curated collection of images illustrating every area of this vast field. In this book, young readers will discover everything that makes up the fashion world through 50 images and accessible texts. They will learn about fashion designers, catwalks, textiles, and materials, as well as casualwear and ready-to-wear. They will plunge into the history of fashion, explore the creative explosion of recent decades, and gain insight into the constant evolution of trends, thus more clearly understanding the role fashion plays in our daily lives.
DISCOVER FASHION IN 50 IMAGES
180 x 240 mm (7 x 9.44 in)
112 pages
50 illustrations
8,000 words RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
• An all-illustrated introduction to fashion for youngsters (10–15 years)
• Learn about fabrics, styles, fashion designers, and trends with the help of images
• With historical costumes, iconic pieces of the 20th century, and examples of contemporary fashion
BACKLIST
In many aspects, the 1980s looked like a prequel of our present time: For the first time, people could listen to music on individual players while walking; US space shuttles paved the way for travel between planet Earth and outer space; Casio launched its first digital watches, and the Rubik’s cube was selling tens of millions. The modest scrunchie started conquering heads around the globe, parachute pants and boomboxes were all the rage, and the Apple II was enthralling the early geeks. The 80 cult designs selected in this book tell the fascinating story of this unique decade full of optimism and innovation.
• From fashion to toys and high-tech to music: 80 cult objects that shaped the image of a decade
• A nostalgic trip through a decade that paved the way for our modern lifestyle
• Amazing stories behind objects and their invention
ICONIC OBJECTS OF THE 1980S
80 CULT DESIGNS FROM THE FLOPPY DISK ERA
190 x 245 mm (7.48 x 9.64 in)
176 pages
180 illustrations
20,000 words
RIGHTS SOLD English
• Discover the amazing stories behind luxury watches and the celebrities who wore them from Pablo Picasso to Barack Obama
• With rarely seen models of watches produced in very limited quantities
FAMOUS MEN AND THEIR WATCHES CELEBRITIES AND THE WATCH(ES) THEY WEAR
210 x 260 mm
(8.26 x 10.23 in)
192 pages
200 illustrations
20,000 words
RIGHTS SOLD
English
When illustrious men select a watch, the choice they make can be surprising. Revolutionary leader Ernesto Che Guevarra was very fond of his Rolex GMT Master 1675, presented to him by his friend Fidel Castro. Pablo Picasso had a Michael Z. Berger 17-jewel manual wind watch with the twelve letters of his name forming the hour markers. Neil Armstrong wore an Omega Speedmaster when landing on the Moon, while Yuri Gagarin had a Soviet-designed Sturmanskie watch on his wrist for the first space flight by a human being. Albert Einstein had a gold Longines wristwatch, while Humphrey Bogart favoured a Longines Evidenza with a leather wristband.
From female shamans and healers in early civilisations to medieval witches, over the centuries certain women were thought to possess supernatural powers that allowed them to cure, or, on the contrary, harm their fellow humans. Both admired and feared, witches were often persecuted, especially in the Western world, and subjected to absurd prejudices, because they symbolised women emancipated from male power. As well, some of them were the bearers of ancestral knowledge about medicinal herbs, poisons, and counter-poisons. While the Age of Enlightenment saw the end of cruel trials against alleged witches, including being burned at the stake, the myth of the evil witch has nonetheless survived, fuelled by the romantic, and then symbolist imagination. The image of Circe, the seductive femme fatale, replaced the cliché of the ugly old woman with a demonic smile, and evolved into a figure of feminine wisdom far superior to masculine intellect, an example of which can be found in mid-20th century television series such as Bewitched, thus transforming the witch into a feminist icon. The omnipresence of the witch in children’s literature and popular culture in recent decades shows just how fascinating and compelling the figure remains.
• The witch in art, mythology, and popular culture, with rarely seen pictures
• How the witch, a once feared and outlawed person, became a key figure in today’s pop culture and a feminist icon
• A perfect present for Halloween!
WITCHES
A POPULAR MYTH
230 x 290 mm (9 x 11.41 in)
256 pages
200 illustrations
20,000 words
• How women street artists have pushed the boundaries of urban art
• A portrait of 50 influential women street artists from around the world
• Street art from women’s perspective
STREET ART BY WOMEN
215 x 280 mm (8.46 x 11 in)
208 pages
180 illustrations
15,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE
Worldwide
Street art is no longer an exclusive boy’s club: young female street artists have taken up the challenge to feminize urban art. This book takes the reader on a discovery tour of the female art scene with established artists such as Zabou, Fafi, and Swoon plus new, emerging talents who will shape street art in the years to come. It shows the endless diversity of styles, subjects, and media used by women artists, from Miss Van’s sensual female bodies to Camille Walala’s vibrant geometric patterns, and more.
Long after the masters of Surrealism disappeared, their influence on fashion has never been more palpable than in the creations of leading contemporary couturiers such as Daniel Roseberry, Viktor & Rolf, Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Tom Browne, and John Galliano, to name but a few. With a freshness and a compelling extravagance that echoes the earliest creative interactions between Surrealist artists and fashion designers in the 1930s, today’s trendsetters have rediscovered the magic and innovative power of this artistic movement that broke the codes and conventions. This book tells the truly surreal history of Surrealism in fashion and its century-old legacy.
• How Surrealism interacted with fashion in the early years of the art movement
• The amazing legacy of Surrealism in fashion across a century
• How Surrealism helped fashion designers break the codes
SURREALISM IN FASHION THEN AND NOW: THE VIVID LEGACY OF THE MOST ECCENTRIC ART MOVEMENT
210 x 260 mm (8.26 x 10.23 in)
240 pages
180 illustrations
20,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
• From the corset to Coco Chanel’s tweed suit: 200 iconic garments that have defined fashion over the centuries
• The fantastic stories behind dresses and other pieces of clothing from the past centuries to the present
• An introduction to fashion history in 200 fascinating garments
200
GARMENTS THAT HAVE DEFINED FASHION
240 x 300 mm
(9.44 x 11.81 in)
320 pages
300+ illustrations
20,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
Some clothes have shaped fashion for centuries, while others have revolutionised it instantly as soon as they hit the catwalk. What are the iconic garments that have marked the history of fashion and have contributed to setting trends up to the present day? This selection of 200 garments invites the reader to travel through the history of fashion and to discover the clothes that have durably influenced it. From the Renaissance ruff to the invention of the modern bra by Herminie Cadolle in 1889, and from the pannier dress to the minidress, everything that was once synonymous with style and innovation is presented in this compilation of the most fashionable garments of all time.
The figure of the mother is common in art, but what about the fellow parent? Fathers seem to be missing in our perception of art history, yet they have never been overlooked by painters, who have sometimes even portrayed each other with their respective offspring. The 100 canvases selected in this book show exceptional portraits of fathers across centuries and cultures. The works shed light on how painters capture intimate moments between fathers and their children and how they depict the multiple aspects of fatherhood, which is one of the most overlooked themes in art.
• An artistic, emotionally laden vision of fatherhood
• 100 touching portraits of fathers and their children
• Discovering a theme that has been entirely overlooked in art history
PORTRAYING FATHERHOOD
230 x 290 mm (9 x 11.41 in)
224 pages
100 illustrations
15,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
• How artists captured movement and grace: 100 masterpieces dedicated to one of the most ancient arts
• Dance as a reflection of social, cultural, and ritual life
• A perfect gift for dance afficionados
DANCE IN ART 4,000 YEARS OF CHOREOGRAPHY IN PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURES
230 x 290 mm (9 x 11.41 in)
224 pages
150 illustrations
20,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
The dynamism, elegance, and expressiveness of dance have made it a fascinating and inexhaustible subject for artists. The dancers’ natural grace, the ritual of choreography, and the body’s postures have inspired many a masterpiece by painters and sculptors. This book explores the millennia-old history of dance in art, from early depictions in Egyptian and Indian art to the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Impressionism, and beyond. It sheds light on the pervasiveness of dance in social and cultural life, from folk traditions to court balls, Dance Macabre (Dance of Death), and Salome’s Dance of the Seven Veils, a favourite theme of Symbolists.
How often do you spend more than five minutes looking at a painting, unless you are passionate about the subject it depicts? However, can you imagine what you might see if you spent an entire day scrutinising every detail of a painting with a magnifying glass, trying to gather as many clues as possible about its constituent elements and their meaning? All the classic paintings presented in this book have been carefully “investigated”, revealing a wealth of information about the artistic genius of the painters and the times during which they composed these works. It’s a journey to the heart of these masterpieces, full of surprises and discoveries.
• 30 famous masterpieces reveal their secrets
• From Giotto to Mondrian and from Holbein the Younger to Childe Hassam, a tribute to the artists’ great sense of detail
• Learn how to analyse any artwork and understand it
MASTERPIECES UNDER THE MAGNIFYING GLASS: WORKS OF ART AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE
230 x 290 mm (9 x 11.41 in)
208 pages
250 illustrations
25,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
• 2026 - 250th Anniversary
• How painters have contributed to shape America’s images
• From the Wild West to urban landscapes: three centuries of painting in North America
• With works by major American artists such as Thomas Cole, Winslow Homer, Childe Hassam, Maurice Prendergast, Charles Demuth, Edward Hopper, and Jasper Johns
AMERICA IN 101 PAINTINGS
210 x 290 mm (8.26 x 11.41 in)
208 pages
110 illustrations 25,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE
Worldwide
For nearly three centuries, painters have shaped our image of America. They have painted magnificent landscapes of immense plains, powerful rivers, and wild mountains as well as scenes of everyday life in villages and cities. They have documented the rise of big cities and a modern way of life, but also the joys and sorrows of Americans. The 101 paintings gathered in this book offer a unique panorama of America’s history, vibrant nature, and culture, and they bear witness to the artistic genius of the greatest American painters. They present a true and vivid portrait of a country with a thousand facets, whose contrasting images emerge from the works collected in this book.
In the first half of the 19th century, painters were finally able to take canvases out of their studios and depict life outdoors with accuracy. The possibility of painting en plein air was a ground-breaking moment in the history of art. In search of the best light, many of them set off to the seaside, where they could paint scenic vistas and happy moments on the beaches. Full of colours and light, summer flair, and seaside happiness, this compilation of famous paintings is meant to show how inspiring and essential the vision of seaside has been to painters from the early Impressionists to the modern day.
• How famous painters celebrate the light, life, and colours captured at the seaside
• A collection of joyful scenes on beaches and promenades
• A nostalgic journey to scenic seaside resorts and picturesque landscapes
AT THE SEASIDE PAINTERS ON THE BEACH
210 x 290 mm (8.26 x 11.41 in)
200 pages
150 illustrations
20,000 words RIGHTS
• How flowers have inspired artists in search of beauty and harmony
• An extraordinary collection of masterpieces by famous painters
• From the early renaissance to the contemporary: the art of painting flowers
THE ART OF FLOWERS
210 x 290 mm
(8.26 x 11.41 in)
200 pages
150 illustrations
24,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE
Worldwide
With their immense diversity of colours, shapes and delicate scents, flowers are an endless source of inspiration for anyone in search of aesthetic harmony. They decorate homes and gardens, have served as ornamental motifs for thousands of years, and are the main subject of masterpieces by artists such as Dürer, Hokusai, Monet, van Gogh, O’Keeffe and Warhol among others. This book shows some of the most beautiful paintings and sculptures featuring flowers, and tells the story behind each of these artworks.
When it comes to cheese, we often tend to pick the same types, as we want to be sure that they will suit our tastes. Fair enough – however, this leaves out nearly two thousand other possibilities for our cheese plate. If you have a bit of curiosity and taste buds that are always on the lookout for new sensations, this book will guide you to a selection of 366 different types of cheese that will delight the most demanding gourmets. From Mexican Oaxaca cheese to English Stilton and from French Camembert to Croatian Pag Island cheese, the pages are filled with gustative gems worth discovering.
• 365+ different types of cheese from all around the globe
• With tips for pairing your cheese selections with other dishes and many cheese-based recipes
• Includes selected types of vegan cheese
A CHEESE A DAY
365+ TYPES OF CHEESE TO ENJOY YEAR ROUND
150 x 220 mm (5.9 x 8.66 in)
384 pages
400 illustrations
75,000 words
RIGHTS SOLD
English
• A new way of looking at our planet: through the colour prism
• Surprising natural landscapes that show an infinite variety of colours
• Includes famous locations such as Arizona’s Antelope Canyon and some of Iceland’s black sand beaches, as well as rarely seen, remote locations
THE EARTH IS MULTICOLOURED
230 x 290 mm (9 x 11.41 in)
384 pages
200 illustrations 15,000 words
RIGHTS SOLD
French
If you still believe that the Earth is green and blue, this book will open your eyes: our planet is of all possible colours, with infinite natural shades of yellow, red, white, purple, grey, and black. Throughout the colour spectrum, this book takes you to the far corners of the globe to discover landscapes that are as extraordinary as they are magnificent, each marked by a specific colour. From white salt deserts to naturally pink lakes, and from the turquoise blue of the seas to the bright orange hues of Monument Valley, a magical yet natural palette unfolds before your eyes.
With their imposing proportions and snowcapped peaks inaccessible to humans, halfway between earth and heaven, mountains have been perceived as places where people could commune with the sacred from the earliest ages of civilisation. Whether they are standing alone, such as Mount Fuji or Mount Ararat, or part of a mountain range, such as Mount Sinai or Mount Olympus, certain mountains have played a central role in the beliefs of different peoples and have continued to attract pilgrims in search of transcendence along with modern-day hikers. This fully illustrated book offers a unique panorama of sacred mountains around the globe, with their history and importance to local communities, and information about how to discover them.
The dense, impenetrable forests that have long covered vast areas of our planet have inspired marvellous mythological figures such as elves and goblins and an amazing fantasy bestiary. The magical and sacred nature of the forest is still echoed in children’s fairy tales that have delighted generations of young readers. Whether they host holy trees or are considered sacred spaces in their own right, forests are wondrous places to explore and feel simply enchanted. This unique atlas of sacred forests around the globe will guide you to some magnificent, and truly blessed woods.
Just like mountains, caves, and forests, rivers and lakes have inspired mystical feelings for humans: water is often seen as a regenerative, purifying element, and, as such, rivers and lakes have become ideal places for individual prayers, rituals, or pilgrimages – this is true of the Ganges in India, the Jordan River in the Middle East, the Osun River in Nigeria, Lake Guatavita in Colombia, and the Whanganui River in New Zealand, to name but a few. This volume takes you on a world tour of sacred rivers and lakes, across cultures and continents, and tells the amazing stories of the beliefs, rituals, and local customs associated with them.
• An illustrated panorama of sacred mountains, forests, rivers and lakes around the globe
• The history and beliefs associated with these sacred places
• Practical information about how to discover them
SACRED MOUNTAINS FORESTS
RIVERS AND LAKES
230 x 290 mm (9 x 11.41 in)
256 pages
150 illustrations
20,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
• The first and only book dedicated to the most spectacular cliffs around the globe: seaside cliffs, mountain cliffs, and inhabited cliffs
• A book for nature lovers, hikers, travellers, and anyone eager to overcome their feeling of vertigo!
• With breath-taking photographs that make you feel as if you were there
CLIFFS
240 x 300 mm
(9.44 x 11.81 in)
224 pages
130 illustrations
20,000 words
RIGHTS AVAILABLE Worldwide
One always feels a little shiver of anxiety mixed with fascination at the sight of a cliff. The vertical wall that rises up triggers a sense of wonder in the face of a breathtaking natural spectacle, while at the same time alerting us to the danger. All these excitement factors explain the popularity of the most spectacular cliffs around the world, such as Étretat in France, Moher in Ireland, Trolltunga in Norway, and El Capitan in California. For the first time, this richly illustrated book reviews the most impressive cliffs around the globe, from the top of mountains to the seashore, including cliffs on which some ancient cities are built. If you suffer from acute vertigo, you can now enjoy beautiful views without feeling dizzy.
