Pokemon 2026 Day-to-Day Calendar
Discover a different Pok矇mon from the Paldea region each day of the year with this colorful daily desktop calendar. Highlighting some fan-favorite Pok矇mon from the animated television show Pok矇mon Horizons: The Series, this epic daily desk calendar is the perfect way to explore the vast Pok矇mon(TM) world every day of the year. Aspiring Pok矇mon Trainers can build up their Pok矇dex one day at a time with over 300 Pok矇mon from the Paldea region, including Pikachu, Charcadet, Koraidon, Quaxly, Tinkatuff, and more. Features include: Page size: 5.9" x 5" Easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC-certified paper with soy-based ink Plastic-free packaging Full color tear-off pages Back of pages are blank for notes or shopping lists Day/Date reference on each page Combined weekend pages Official major world holidays and observances Stats and descriptions for each Pok矇mon shown
Pokemon 2026 Wall Calendar
This colorful 12-month wall calendar features Pok矇mon of all shapes and sizes from the Paldea region along with their stats and facts. Spend 2026 with your favorite Pok矇mon from the hugely popular animated television series Pok矇mon Horizons. Aspiring Pok矇mon Trainers can build up their Pok矇dex one month at a time with 13 Pok矇mon from the Paldea region, including Pikachu, Annihilape, Finizen, Quaxwell, Tinkaton, and more. Featuring Pok矇mon of all shapes and sizes, this 12-month wall calendar is perfect for every Pok矇mon Trainer. Features include: 12" x 12" (12" x 24" open) Printed on FSC-certified paper with soy-based ink Plastic-free packaging Planning spread for September-December 2025 Spans January-December 2026 Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time Stats and descriptions for each Pok矇mon shown
Pet Memory Book
This sweet fill-in book lets celebrate a much-loved, deeply missed pet, with simple prompts to help you remember them and wonderful things they brought to your life. In time, this book will become a cherished source of comfort and happy memories of an irreplaceable companion. This is a thoughtful gift for your heart or the heart of someone you love who has also loved a pet. Includes: -A memory book to help them through bereavement by creating a loving pet memorial -96 pages, 7.25 x 6.5 inches, diecut space for your pet's photo on the cover .interior pocket for mementos "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -Anatole France
The Garden Book
The bestselling survey of the world's finest garden-makers, planters, and horticulturists, now available in a tactile mini format for on-the-go inspirationRevealing the rich artistic history of this ever-changing art form, The Garden Book presents 500 iconic garden-makers in A-to-Z order, creating fascinating juxtapositions among their signature works.From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson's heavenly Tokachi garden in Japan, each entry illustrates a key work by the designer, describes the garden, and evokes the unique spirit and ethos of their work. Images span four millennia, from ancient Persian gardens to the naturalistic designs of today, with landscapes from Chanticleer to Central Park, Sissinghurst to Versailles. The biggest names and rising stars of contemporary garden design are showcased alongside iconic figures of the past, including Capability Brown, Andrea Cochran, Antoni Gaud穩, Dan Hinkley, Gertrude Jekyll, Christopher Lloyd, Cornelia Oberlander, Charles Platt, Carlo Scarpa, Piet Oudolf, and more.The Garden Book is an essential reference and exquisite gift, offering today's gardeners infinite inspiration to create their own signature spaces, whatever their landscape.
Great Women Artists
Celebrate five centuries of female creativity with this groundbreaking survey of women artistsGreat Women Artists is the most extensive illustrated survey on women artists ever published. Now available in a sleek compact format, this essential volume reflects an era where art made by women is more visible than ever.Organized alphabetically, the book features more than 400 artists from 50 countries around the world, representing each with a beautifully reproduced full-page artwork and a short illuminating text about its creator. Readers will find works by iconic and influential artists, such as Artemisia Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Agnes Martin, Louise Bourgeois, Yayoi Kusama, and Cindy Sherman, as well as lesser-known names equally deserving of attention.Inspiring, impressive, and expansive in scope, Great Women Artists reveals a parallel yet equally engaging history of art for an age that champions a greater diversity of voices.Introductory essay by Rebecca MorrillArtist texts by James Cahill, Louisa Elderton, Elizabeth Fullerton, Orit Gat, Ferren Gipson, PL Henderson, Katy Hessel, Catalina Imizcoz, Louisa Lee, Henry Little, Helen Luckett, Kathleen Madden, Henry Martin, Tom Melick, Rebecca Morrill, Yates Norton, Cleo Roberts, Matthew Price, Gabrielle Schwartz, Robert Shane, Mitch Speed, David Trigg, and Ellen Mara De Wachter
Plant
The ultimate gift for gardeners and art-lovers, featuring 300 of the most beautiful and pioneering botanical images everNow available in a chic compact format, this visually stunning survey from Phaidon's Explorer series celebrates the extraordinary beauty and diversity of plants. It combines photographs and cutting-edge micrograph scans with paintings, drawings, and prints, to bring this universally popular and captivating subject vividly to life. Carefully selected by an international panel of experts and arranged in a uniquely structured sequence to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and similarities, this stunning compilation of botanically themed images includes iconic work by celebrated artists, photographers, scientists, and botanical illustrators, as well as rare and previously unpublished images. Winner of the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2025 Award of Excellence in Series, this is the perfect gift for every plant lover and gardener.Advisory panel: Rosie Atkins, Gillian Barlow, Brent Elliott, Celia Fisher, Patricia Jonas, Rob Kesseler, Hans Walter Laack, Gren Lucas, Henry Noltie, Mikinori Ogisu, Pia ?stlund, Lynn Parker, Martyn Rix, Charlotte Tancin, Alice Tangerini, and Anita Walsmit SachsAdditional texts: Rosie Atkins, Helen Bynum, Ruth Chivers, James Compton, Tim Cooke, Brent Elliott, Celia Fisher, Carolyn Fry, Patricia Jonas, Rob Kesseler, Hans Walter Lack, Paula McWaters, Pia ?stlund, Lynn Parker, Martyn Rix, Julian Shaw, Charlotte Tancin, Alice Tangerini, Guy Tindale, Jacek Wajer, and Martin Walters.
50 States 500 National Parks
50 States 500 National Parks takes you on a visual journey through America's national parks, monuments, recreation areas, historic areas, preserves, seashores, military parks, and trails. Whether you're looking for stunning vistas, rare wildlife, a dose of history, or just an enjoyable hike, the national parks offer an array of experiences. Explore the best the nation has to offer with 50 States 500 National Parks.See the majestic geysers of Yellowstone National Park, learn about ancient Native American earthworks at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, follow the steps of the early colonists at Colonial National Historical Park, and view spectacular active volcanoes at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.More than 460 full-color photographs capture the beauty on display at U.S. national parks and sites.Brief park descriptions provide helpful information about what to see and do.National monuments, recreation areas, historic areas, preserves, seashores, military parks, and trails are also featured.Various museums, historical mansions, ancient caves, roadside attractions, and more are featured to supplement the material. Large hardcover book, 144 pages.
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House Coloring Book
The official tie-in coloring book of the viral 4th book in the Dream Harbor series by #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore! ��✏️✏️✏️✏️ Welcome to the Strawberry Patch Pancake House... THIS COZY COLORING BOOK FEATURES: �� 37 hand-drawn romance and spring seasonal aesthetic designs�� Cozy, escapist coloring pages for stress release and relaxation�� Individually printed pages to prevent bleed-through�� Hours of entertainment�� The Pumpkin Spice Caf矇 coloring book is also available with cozy fall scenes✏️✏️✏️✏️ The Pumpkin Spice Caf矇 was the winner of the TikTok Shop Book of the Year 2024 and is a Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller. It was also featured on Good Morning America! Laurie Gilmore's book 'The Strawberry Patch Pancake House' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-03-24.
Carrie Ultra Unlined Hardcover Journal, 144pg, 120gsm by Paperblanks (Stephen King)
Carrie MIDI Lined Hardcover Journal, 144pg, 120gsm by Paperblanks (Stephen King)
Carrie MIDI Unlined Hardcover Journal, 144pg, 120gsm by Paperblanks (Stephen King)
Carrie Ultra Lined Hardcover Journal, 144pg, 120gsm by Paperblanks (Stephen King)
Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works
A beautiful, full-color dive into the history and future of Studio Ghibli, Japan's preeminent animation house. In-depth looks at every one of their 26 feature films - including the latest, The Boy and the Heron - means there's something for everyone, while exclusive interviews and rare director's commentary plus behind-the-scenes tidbits will excite even the most devoted Ghibli afficionados. A gorgeous, stirring must-have for Studio Ghibli fans and newcomers alike! From classics like Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind to the latest work, The Boy and the Heron, this beautiful art book introduces all 26 acclaimed Studio Ghibli films. Take a deep look into Ghibli's latest film, The Boy and the Heron. 13+
Scary America
From haunted amusement parks to tales of ghosts convicted of murder, Scary America covers the scariest places across the country in terrifying detail.Scary America gives you a look at some of the creepiest places across the United States.Do questions about ghosts make you feel ghoulish? If you're brave enough, Scary America will answer them.Detailed photos make your spine tingle. Hardcover, 144 pages.
The Toxic Avenger: The Art and Making of the Movie
The official art and making of book for Legendary's upcoming The Toxic Avenger re-boot movie, starring Peter Dinklage. As bold and irreverent as the original 1984 cult classic, Macon Blair's 2025 adaptation of The Toxic Avenger is a contemporary reimagining that stars Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon. When a struggling everyman janitor is pushed into a vat of toxic waste, he is transformed into a mutant freak who must go from shunned outcast to underdog hero as he races to save his son, his friends, and his community from the forces of corruption and greed. Brimming with unrelenting irreverence, outlandish humor, no-holds-barred action, and over-the-top gore, this new take on the audacious social-satire franchise pits the iconic "Toxie" against egomaniacal industry titan Bob Garbinger. Beneath all of the mutant mayhem, it's also rife with social and environmental themes. In this official movie companion hardback with a neon glow in the dark cover, The Toxic Avenger: The Art and Making of the Movie has everything movie fans will want: uncover the concept designs and production art, alongside insight from the writer-director, crew, producers, and actors for this superhero movie set in the wacky and wonky parallel universe of Tromaville.
The Many Ways to Be a Family
There is so much to learn from observing nature - from cooperation to what makes a family. Bubbles with fascinating facts on every page! Second title in the series "Learning from Animals", that began with "Together is Better!". Animal families are varied and incredible. This book is the latest addition to a much-loved series about Learning From Animals. In these pages children will explore, through examples, how, even in wild nature families are all different. From extended families to adopted children and unconventional couples.
Mediterranean Recipe Card Collection Tin 72 Recipe Cards + 28 Blank Recipe Cards to Write Your Own Recipes + 5 Tabbed Section
Enjoy the fresh and fabulous flavors of the sunny Mediterranean with this bright and colorful recipe collectionThe collectible hinged recipe tin contains 72 cards, each with a fabulous recipe and mouthwatering photo, plus 28 blank cards for you to write your own recipes along with five tab dividersChoose from simple and delicious dishes with vibrant flavors from Italy, France, Spain, Greece, North Africa and the Middle East--food packed with fresh vegetables, whole grains, beans, fish and plenty of olive oilEnjoy a wide variety of recipes perfect for everyday meals and easy entertaining, such as Mediterranean Baked Feta, Spanish Tapas Potatoes, Italian Wedding Soup, Winter Squash Risotto and Lemony Greek ChickenRecipes are divided into five sections: Small Plates, Soups & Salads, Pasta & Grains, Main Dishes, and Vegetables & Sides
Bunker
For his second book with Hartmann Books, Vincenzo Pagliuca continues his visual-documentary research on the archetypal images of dwelling, that began with his 'm籀nos' series. This time he explores the bunkers of the Vallo Alpino, a network of fortifications designed by the fascist regime in the late 1930s to protect Italy's northern border, which remained under military control until 1993. Pagliuca focuses on the structures still scattered throughout South Tyrol, where the construction of about 300 bunkers was completed with an unprecedented use of resources. The monolithic architectures thus emerge from oblivion. His images spark the viewers' interest in distinctive camouflage methods and the relationships the buildings have developed over the decades with their natural and social surroundings. The bunkers represent a difficult legacy, recalling a dramatic historical period in Central Europe, marked by nationalist ideology and the inability to resolve conflicts through peaceful means -- an era we thought had long since passed... Pagliuca's photographic practice, through a serial approach, focuses on the landscape and human intervention on the land, with a particular interest in the theme of the house and dwelling. His work has been exhibited and published internationally. Bunker is his third book. Born in 1980, he lives and works in Brescia.
Buchenwald
Between 2017 and 2024, the Leipzig-based photographer Christian Rothe (born 1986) explored the vast area of the former concentration camp Buchenwald on the Ettersberg near Weimar, using his analog large-format camera. Ruins, barely discernible foundations, stairs, fences and paths appear as topographical scars and signs in the impenetrable thicket. What began as a careful and tentative exploration gradually evolved into an intensive search for traces of history obscured by nature. The black and white photographs are complemented by literary excerpts from internationally renowned novels of former concentration camp inmates: Bruno Apitz's Naked Among Wolves, Imre Kert矇sz's Fatelessness and Jorge Sempr繳n's What a Beautiful Sunday. Essays by curator Andrea Karle, Chairman of the World Council of Churches, Heinrich Bedford-Strohm and editor G羹nter Jeschonnek on Christian Rothe's visual language, the significance of contemporary remembrance culture and commemoration complement the examination of the rupture of civilisation and the terror of National Socialism in the immediate vicinity of the town of classicism and great German poets and thinkers. The book marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp by the US Army on 11 April 1945.
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The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine forced the Potsdam based photographer Frank Gaudlitz to add a new chapter to his long-term project on the development of post-Soviet Russian society, which he has been following since 1988. In 2022/23, he travelled to the former Soviet republics of Moldova, Georgia and Armenia, which were affected by large refugee movements and now offer refuge to Ukrainians and Russians alike as independent nations. Gaudlitz portrayed people there who had to, or wanted to, leave their homeland with an uncertain future. He also asked them about their fates and hopes. The intensive portraits and conversations are processed into an impressive document of this time/chronicle in this book. The emphatic, true-to-life photographs tell of improvisation as a permanent condition, the discrepancy between social promises and the everyday reality of refugees in times of war.
Archipelagos of Resistance
For her series Archipelagos of Resistance, Johanna Diehl travelled to Sarajevo several times between 2021 and 2024 and photographed places and spaces in which exhibitions, theatre productions, film festivals and concerts took place in the 1990s. During the Bosnian war and the siege of the city, many were used as media centres, such as the Hotel Holiday Inn or the BHRT Building (Bosnia & Herzegovina Radio & Television Building). Despite life-threatening circumstances, cultural life took place in these 'archipelagos of resistance' scattered across Sarajevo. They enabled the world to witness life in the besieged city. Her pictures illustrate the power and importance of cultural work, especially in war zones and times of crisis. With this series and her previous work, she investigates the cultural identity of contemporary Europe. This book sheds an entirely different light on the question of the life-affirming, vital importance of culture and art in times of budget cuts! The project was created as part of an Ifa-touring exhibition.
The Martins
A wryly funny story about a struggling Parisian writer who finds the heroine of his next novel right outside his apartment "Foenkinos is at his best in this playful novel" -- Elle "A charming, clever book" -- The Independent Is it true that every life is the stuff of novels? Or are some people just too ordinary? This is the question a struggling Parisian writer asks when he challenges himself to write about the first person he sees when he steps outside his apartment. Secretly hoping to meet the beautiful woman who occasionally smokes on his street, he instead sets eyes on octogenarian Madeleine. She's happy to become the subject of his project, but first she needs to put her shopping away. Is it really true, the writer wonders, that every life is the stuff of novels, or is his story doomed to be hopelessly banal? As he gets to know Madeleine and her family, he'll be privy to their secrets: lost loves, marital problems and workplace worries. And he'll soon realise he is not the impartial bystander he intended to be, but a catalyst for major changes in the lives of his characters. Told with Foenkinos's characteristic irony and self-deprecating humour, yet filled with warmth, The Martins is a compelling tale of the family next door which raises questions about what it means to be 'ordinary', and about the blurred lines between truth and fiction. Light yet profound, it's another deeply charming story by this beloved French author.
The Witch's Wheel of the Year
A must-have for any modern witch: themed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes. Use the seasonal inspirations to practice and improve your best self each day, while keeping an eye on the wheel of time that loops around us each. A beautifully illustrated guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs; a book that explains the year through the eyes of a witch - from magical techniques to full experience the wheel of a year and its eight major holidays: Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lughnasa, Mabon. For each of them, the reader finds insights into their origins as well as tips, spells, crafts and rituals to honor the seasons. The book also features self-assessments to understand which part of the holiday and year most naturally reflects your being and needs.
Letters to Destroy: Love Letters
Based on Kari Chapin's Letters to Destroy, this book of fill-in missives allows you to explore, express, and release past romantic experiences both painful and positive--and destroy the evidence in whatever manner you choose! Love Letters to Destroy contains a variety of fill-in letters that each directly address a specific kind of former love--good, bad, secret, unrequited, and everything in between! By completing these letters, the user experiences a kind of emotional housecleaning, or spiritual decluttering. The best part? The user can then tear each letter out and destroy it in the manner that feels most cathartic--burning it, burying it, flushing it down the toilet, or . . . you get the idea.
The Jaguar Book
Immerse yourself in the world of Jaguar with our exquisite illustrated book that celebrates the iconic vehicles of this legendary brand and their fascinating influence on pop culture. With captivating photographs by Ren矇 Staud, a master of automotive photography, every page is a unique experience. Not only are legendary Jaguar models such as the E-Type and the stylish XK 140 shown, but also the exciting links to culture, art and racing. This high-quality book offers more than just technical details, comprehensive information and large-format images; it tells exciting stories about famous Jaguar owners, unforgettable moments in Hollywood films such as the James Bond classic "Spectre", major motorsport events and legendary racing drivers such as Stirling Moss. The carefully designed illustrated book is a tribute to the heritage of one of the most important brands in automotive history and proves to be an indispensable object for lovers of automotive history and exquisite photography. The luxurious presentation with color cut and elegant slipcase underlines the high quality of this illustrated book. Be inspired by the clear aesthetics and artistic value of this book. It offers an exclusive perspective on the timeless beauty, elegance and engineering of Jaguar. This book is an invitation to discover the future of motoring through the lens of the past and delve deep into the fascinating world of Jaguar. Experience the unique combination of automotive heritage and contemporary lifestyle with this illustrated book.
I Love New York
I Love New York: a tribute to the city of dreams Experience the vibrant energy and romantic allure of New York through the eyes of David Drebin, international multidisciplinary artist represented by the finest galleries worldwide. In his extraordinary coffee table book "I Love New York," Drebin presents an alluring homage to the city that never sleeps. With an impressive format and an artfully die-cut cover, this masterpiece invites you to marvel. Behind each photograph is a captivating story waiting to be discovered. These photographs tell of seductive encounters and the countless possibilities that New York has to offer. The photographer takes us to a dream world where every moment is filled with romance. The impressive city backdrops and cinematographic aesthetics lend his images an unmistakable depth and drama. David Drebin, born in Toronto in 1970 and a graduate of the renowned Parsons School of Design, has earned a first-class reputation as a master of visual storytelling. His work is characterized by a unique combination of voyeuristic and psychological perspectives. Themes such as melancholy and humor find their place in Drebin's images, lending them an emotional depth that captivates the viewer. "I Love New York" is not just an illustrated book, but an experience - an invitation to immerse yourself in a world where love and desire for life are palpable. Let your imagination and your dreams run wild with David Drebin's masterful photographs. Add this exquisite work to your collection and experience New York like never before.
Jean & Ron Henry: Fairy Story (Foiled Pocket Journal)
Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example features Jean & Ron Henry's Fairy Story
These Our Monsters
From the legends of King Arthur embedded in the rocky splendour of Tintagel to the folklore and mysticism of Stonehenge, English Heritage sites are often closely linked to native English myths. Following on from the bestselling ghost story anthology Eight Ghosts, this new collection of stories inspired by the legends and tales that swirl through the history of eight ancient historical sites. Including an essay by James Kidd on the importance of myth to our landscape and our fiction, and an English Heritage survey of sites and associated legends, These Our Monsters is an evocative collection that brings new voices and fresh creative alchemy to our story-telling heritage. Author and atmospheric locations include: Edward Carey - Bury St Edmunds Abbey Sarah Hall - Castlerigg and other stone circles Paul Kingsnorth - Stonehenge Alison MacLeod - Down House Graeme Macrae Burnet - Whitby Abbey Sarah Moss - Berwick Castle Fiona Mozley - Carlisle Castle Adam Thorpe - Tintagel Castle With original black-and-white illustrations by Clive Hicks-Jenkins
Good Stuff Ahead Journal
A lovely notebook for "just because"--perfect for any occasion! We all need a journal or a special notebook for our lists and thoughts and jots! Getting "stuff" out of your head and onto paper is the first step in making more room for other stuff in your head... or something like that. Whatever your good stuff ahead may be: a grocery list for a fantasy dinner party, a love letter to your future self, or a long list of what you would do if you won the lottery--all that good stuff deserves a pretty place to exist, and that's exactly what this journal is here for! -Blank journal measures 6.5" x 8.66" -Need a lovely lined, blank journal for women? Here 'tis! -Paperback, 160 lined pages, ribbon marker
Reflections Journal
This lovely lined journal is the perfect place to put your daydreams down on paper. We all need a journal or a special notebook for our lists and thoughts and jots! Getting those thoughts out of your head and onto paper is the first step in making more room for more thoughts... or something like that. Whatever you're reflecting on: which country you'd like to move to, ways you'd like to change the world for the better, or a long list of what you'd do if you had three wishes--it all deserves a pretty place to exist and that's exactly what this journal is here for! Plus, CATS. -Blank Journal measures 6.5" x 8.66" -What's better than an unlined blank page journal? This lined one right here! -Paperback, 160 lined pages, ribbon marker
Let's Focus on Me Journal
A lined notebook that's perfect for getting all of your inner thoughts down on paper so you can have more focus for the other stuff! We all need a journal or a special notebook for our lists and thoughts and jots! Getting what you want to focus on out of your head and onto paper is the first step in making more room for more things to focus on... or something like that. Whatever you're spending time focusing on: your astrological chart, a poem you'd like to memorize, mapping out your vegetable garden--all that awesomeness deserves a pretty place to exist, and that's exactly what this journal is here for! -Blank Journal measures 6.5" x 8.66" -Paperback, 160 lined pages, ribbon marker
Andrea Pichl: Values of Economy
Pichl's immersive installation, composed of found objects taken out of context, beckons viewers to move among the former economic channels of divided GermanyGerman artist Andrea Pichl (born 1964) creates installations that resurface the architectural and cultural environments of Soviet-era Germany. In Values of Economy, Pichl assembles found objects into an environment inspired by the exchange of money and goods between East and West Germany.
Ahuva Zeloof: Faith
Infused with spiritual power and significance, Zeloof's subtle carvings of biblical figures offer a return to nature Walking along the beaches of Israel's Mediterranean coast, Iraqi-born, London-based sculptor Ahuva Zeloof hand-selects pieces of Nubian Sandstone, itself a spiritual material, which she then carves into biblical figures. According to Zeloof, these works are "created by nature and found by the artist."
Biennale Architettura 2025: Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.
The official catalog of the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale is a multicultural, multinational dialogue on the future of sustainable and inclusive designPublished with La Biennale di Venezia. As Italian architect, engineer and curator Carlo Ratti puts it, "Architecture has always been a response to a hostile climate ... our creations have always striven to bridge the gap between a harsh environment and the safe, livable spaces we require. Today, that dynamic approach is being taken to a new level--as climate becomes less forgiving. We have witnessed firsthand how water and fire are attacking us with unprecedented ferocity."This two-volume publication accompanies the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, titled Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective. Contributions from more than 750 participants--including architects and engineers, mathematicians and climate scientists, philosophers and artists, chefs and coders, writers and woodcarvers, farmers and fashion designers, and many more--explore how effective methods of adaptation to our changing environment demand inclusivity and collaboration.
Tan Ping: Body of Abstraction
As a witness to the changing of the world order in the late 20th century, Tan Ping developed a style of abstract painting blending eastern technique with western aestheticsChinese painter Tan Ping (born 1960) began his studies in Berlin in the same year as the fall of the Berlin Wall. Together with China's reopening to the West, these events allowed Tan to develop an abstract formal language inspired by Art Informel, Conceptual art, calligraphy and more.
Walter Rosenblum: Master of Photography
From his images of the D-Day landings to portraits of immigrant life in New York City, Walter Rosenblum's oeuvre captures change in mid-century America on a global scaleThis volume brings together all the main stages of the work of one of the most important American photographers of the last century, Walter Rosenblum (1919-2006). From his beginnings in the Photo League, where he met Lewis Hine, Berenice Abbott and Paul Strand, to his documentation of the experiences of immigrants in New York's Lower East Side. It traces his highly decorated service in World War II (in which he participated as a photo reporter, taking part in the Normandy landings, and was among the first Allied photographers to enter the liberated Dachau concentration camp) to his exceptional documentation, the result of his personal research, of life in Harlem, the Bronx and Haiti. His photography is in museum collections around the world. The volume includes a critical text by Angelo Maggi and a biography.
