Arts, Design & Photography

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William Merritt Chase (1849–1916) is a pivotal figure in the history of American art. He was a contemporary of James Whistler and John Singer Sargent.

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Unquestionably the fashion landscape is scattered with heritage brands that have been reinvigorated and reimagined.

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It is safe to say that Taffin is everything one might expect and nothing like one could possibly have imagined.

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“one of the most influential French artists of the 20th century . . .

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“Those who are fans of Trager's work, especially his silvery black and white images, will find Ina’s portraits a rewarding pleasure.”

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Think: clothing as theater and spectacle!”

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The Eyes of the City invites an unhurried view, seducing the eye to linger over the images, letting stories come to life in the mind.”

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Philip Trager’s photographic record of New York in the 1970s is his depiction of a city marked by solitude.

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Regardless of the quality of the content of this book, the first thing that must be recognized and applauded is that the authors have found an aspect of fashion that has rarely been explored in boo

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If you are in search of or require a “how to” manual or a book that speaks of the usual icons of men’s style, then please move on as those aspects of men and their individual style are not containe

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If you ascribe to the adage that truth is stranger than fiction then step right up, this is a book that’s perfect for you.

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“. . . a lesson about knowing what it takes to be an artist. A lesson about accepting and respecting our unique stories and points of view.”

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Author Yoav Litvin is passionate about street art and recognizes its positive impact on NYC neighborhoods.

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While this book is a visual smorgasbord of all things Barneys, Barneys New York is above all an homage, love letter, visual diary, and celebration of a New York City retail institution tha

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Relationships, both personal and professional, provide every reader with a particular frame of reference as well as singular perspective that might set us apart from our fellow readers. Having read

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As any habitué of the fashion circuit will tell you, the most excitement happens off the catwalk and not during that 10 minute over the top display of a fashion designer’s latest collection.

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Vivienne Becker is owed a debt for proffering the coveted, historical, symbolism, esthetic, and mystery of the pearl necklace, Akoya pearls, and of course Mikimoto.

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50 Contemporary Photographers You Should Know is meant to be a Who’s Who of current influential photographers with the assumption that anyone who cares about contemporary photogra

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Most often a book is really judged by its cover, which is seconded only by its title. Josh Sims has tackled several titles that all deal with men and their sartorial leanings and proclivities.

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Edward Burtynsky’s aerial photographs in Essential Elements go beyond the kind of satellite images and views that Google Earth has made commonplace in recent years.

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“an extraordinary achievement that allows us a greater understanding of the history of mental illness.”

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Coach: A History of New York Cool delivers far more than one expects especially if the reader is all about the glories of New York City as well as being a fan of the brand.

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A photographic publication of any historical event is to be welcomed, and the Second World War was one of the most widely covered and photographed conflicts in history.

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The first issue that slaps you in the face is the title of this book, especially once you examine the table of contents in The New French Couture.

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Lydia Courteille can be classified as one of the most original and imaginative of the 21st century creators of haute joallier.

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