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All-American Ads of The 40s by Taschen (Editor)
Category: Design
At the beginning of the decade, America was at war. Patriotism was an integral part of everyday life, with the sentiment mirrored in advertising. As America emerged victorious out of the darkness of World War II in 1945, the economic boom of the era helped usher in the most dramatic rise in quality of l ...Show more
Architectural Theory. From the Renaissance to Today by TASCHEN (Editor)
Category: Architecture
If you've ever wondered what goes through architects' minds when they design buildings, you'll be happy to know that there's no shortage of brilliant reading material to satisfy your curiosity. Wading through the archives at your local library may prove fruitful to your endeavor, but it won't give you t ...Show more
David Hockney by TASCHEN (Editor)
Category: Art
This special edition traces David Hockney's work over the course of six decades. We follow his stylistic development and experience how he reinvents himself again and again--from his teenage years at art school to the extensive portrait series, iPad drawings, and landscape paintings of recent years. The ...Show more
Great Escapes Africa by Angelika Taschen (Editor)
Category: Travel
From the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the vast Sahara to the Cape Verde archipelago, Africa offers a lifetime of travel adventures. Whether you're a wide-eyed newcomer or an ever-returning visitor, the continent promises 54 extraordinarily diverse countries, urban creative hubs, pristine night ...Show more
Great Escapes Europe by Taschen Publishing Staff; Shelley-Maree Cassidy (Text by); Angelika Taschen (Editor)
Category: Travel
Getaway: Luscious interiors and absolute escapes Angelika Taschen travels Europe to bring you a discerning selection of the most unique hotels and guesthouses from Sweden to Turkey. Selected for their breathtaking locations, refined service, and beautiful design, each of these accommodation options offe ...Show more
Great Escapes Europe by Angelika Taschen (Editor)
Category: Travel
Through ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. The world's second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and abundant charms, boasting artistic masterpieces and architectural marvels as much as n ...Show more
Great Escapes Latin America. The Hotel Book (updated 2022) by Angelika Taschen (Editor)
Category: Travel
Latin America is a cradle of ancient civilizations like those of the Incas, Maya and Aztecs, and later became the goal of European explorers and immigrants. It looks back on a long history, often full of contrasts and contradictions, but also has a very special multicultural atmosphere. This book presen ...Show more
Great Escapes Mediterranean by Angelika Taschen (Editor)
Category: Travel
The Mediterranean is surrounded by three continents - Europe, Africa and Asia - and even though the cultures around this sea are highly diverse, they harmoniously share a pleasant climate, distinctive flora and fauna, and not least the intense blue of the water. Angelika Taschen set out in search of th ...Show more
Greek Myths by Taschen (Editor)
Category: History
The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying universal characteristics and emotions, like love, hatred, fortune, jealousy, revenge, hubris, greed, or bravery ...Show more
Harry Benson. the Beatles by TASCHEN (Editor)
Category: Performing Arts
The best of Harry Benson's era-defining Beatles portfolio, capturing the Liverpudlian quartet on the road, performing, and coming to terms with skyrocketing fame. From a pillow fight in Paris to their first U.S. tour, shot in luminous black and white, Benson's pictures show intimate glimpses of George, ...Show more
Hieronymus Bosch. the Complete Works. 40th Ed by Stefan Fischer; TASCHEN (Editor)
Category: Art | Series: 40th Anniversary Edition Ser.
Only 20 paintings and eight drawings are confidently assigned to Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450-1516) but in their fantastical visions they have secured his place as one of the most cult artists in history. 500 years on from his death, his works continue to inspire scholars, artists, de ...Show more
Issey Miyake by Taschen (Editor)
Category: Fashion
In 1983, Japanese designer Issey Miyake told The New Yorker that he aspired "to forge ahead, to break the mold." With the boundary-defying fashion lines that followed, he not only broke molds, but recast clothing altogether. With a unique fusion of poetry and practicality, his creations blur the boundar ...Show more