Libros

This beautifully illustrated volume celebrates the Japanese art of arranging flowers with reproductions of classical seventeenth-century artworks from the New York Public Library's Spencer Collection.Meticulous reproductions of sublime paintings showcase rikka, the oldest and most traditional form (...)

Rarely seen watercolors by the greatest English artists of the 19th century, beautifully reproduced.Curated and introduced by Ian Warrell, the leading expert on Turner, this selection from the fabled Hickman Bacon collection is one of the finest groups of British watercolors in existence, and (...)

Whether designing lavish private homes, popular hotels, or notable public buildings, Luis Bustamante is known for creating warmth and elegance in a fresh modernist style. Combining classical and contemporary aesthetics, Bustamante approaches each project with a holistic sensibility, considering (...)

This book is the only complete guide in English to the Regia Marina, the Italian navy with which Mussolini fought World War II. Starting with the historical background, it describes how the navy developed, how it was organized, the facilities that supported it, and the operations it conducted both (...)

This is one of the few books to focus on the full range of Cuban architecture, both geographically and stylistically. It is an insider's view, presented by a lauded Cuban architectural historian, made available at a time when the country is on the verge of re-opening to American tourists. The book (...)

The beauty and extraordinary history of the rose is celebrated through stunning photography of famous gardens throughout the world, from England and Italy to Morocco and Japan.No other floral genus has greater variety and enticement than the rose. They blossom in an endless variety of shapes and a (...)

A photo book dedicated to the elegant residences of Salento, the southern area of Puglia that has become one of the most sought-after destinations internationally.Lower Salento, the so-called heel of Italy, is a verdant plain south of Lecce overlooking two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionian. The (...)

Wristwatches have transcended their original function as mere timekeepers, evolving into symbols of craftsmanship, design, and cultural significance. From the early 20th-century innovations that gave rise to the first wristwatches to the iconic models that have shaped modern watchmaking, these (...)

An exclusive look into Tuscan interiors that have the hallmarks of Cabana magazine's coverage of remarkable, eclectic, and dramatic spaces.Tuscany's historical residences tell stories that no mere guidebook can capture. The houses that dot the landscape--from the stately Medici villas to the more (...)

French carrier aviation traces its origins to the Foudre, a highly original ship initially designed to carry torpedo boats into action but later converted into a seaplane carrier. During the First World War this was supplemented by a number of merchant ships requisitioned to support aircraft and (...)

The first book from today's leading garden magazine, renowned for its stylish features, outstanding photography, and top-notch garden writing full of insights and advice. The editors have selected over fifty of their favorite gardens in a mix of scales and in a variety of climates to appeal to (...)

The truth is that a garden is like a tightrope without a net. It is always unique, and it demands courage and an untethered mind.