The photographs of Jenny Lens - many unseen, and many more well-known but seldom credited - are poignant reminiscences of a rude and rowdy moment in punk rock history. From 1976 to 1980, Lens took ea
It takes a Herculean effort to get my child to: a) brush his or her teeth b) go to sleep c) take a bath d) eat his or her vegetables. If any (or all) of these apply, continue reading. From the treasu
One hundred years of fashion are considered here - from ready-to-wear and haute couture to fabulously elegant accessories and the art of living in style. Read biographical details of the careers of s
The pug has incomparable allure and is one of the world's ten most popular breeds. However, behind those mournful eyes lurks a mischievous fireball of a dog that has regal self-confidence. This lavi
Claude Monet first learned to paint as a young man growing up in the French region of Normandy. Over the course of his career he returned to the area time and again, capturing on canvas its dramatic
Claude Monet first learned to paint as a young man growing up in the French region of Normandy. Over the course of his career he returned to the area time and again, capturing on canvas its dramatic
A little bit naughty and a lot nice, Serendipity 3 is a colorful culinary landmark for New York's sweets-seeking families, tourists, and scenemakers alike. Serendipity Sundaes (following on the succes
Universally recognized as an architectural center, Chicago contains some of the world’s finest buildings by the most renowned architects of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Frank Lloyd Wright,
Long before pin-ups, Playboy, or the Internet, enterprising Parisians at the turn of the twentieth century turned the relatively new invention of the camera toward the female nude. Artfully posed wit
Born out of the heritage of structures first imagined by and constructed for the British aristocracy, the contemporary conservatory represents the ultimate in traditional elegance married to informal
An essential, visually arresting reference for all art lovers, 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die takes an incisive new look at the world's best paintings. From Ancient Egyptian wallpaintings
Tattoos are sexy, fashionable, and creative. This compendium features over 480 designs by the world's leading young graphic artists for tattoos that are new, different, and edgy.Little has appeared t
Following Isms: Understanding Art and Isms: Understanding Architecture comes a handy visual guide that offers synopses of the religions of the world and highlights their artistic and architectural man
1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die is the key to understanding and appreciating the entire body of classical music. From medieval madrigals to the latest important living composer
1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die is a visual testament to the world's greatest achievements in architecture. Each entry includes essential information about the featured structure: who desi
Cheerleading has come a long way since its beginnings at a Minnesota football game in 1888. Then, all you had to do was stand and yell; today, cheerleading is one of the nation’s most popular pastimes
A front-row seat for the hottest show in town–Broadway’s finest strip down for a good cause.This is your ticket behind the scenes to see Broadway’s sexiest performers displaying some of their greatest
For most of its life, the Web has been a two-dimensional medium, with pages consisting of text and images. Now, however, Web 3D is about to take off, thanks to the rollout of broadband Internet access
A wonderfully dressed up and beautifully illustrated tour of America's most beloved bohemia: Greenwich Village. Jaunty and informative, this book includes four walking tours that illuminate the lives
This newest title in the Universe architecture series is a popular survey and iconic history of New York City architecture. A must-have for architects, students, and New Yorkers, the book includes a
