Libros

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 (...)

The Dassault MD.452 Mystère was a straightforward development of the successful Dassault Ouragan with a 30-degree swept wing and modified tail surfaces. The aircraft saw extensive service with the French air force, evolving first into the Mystère IVA, and the Super Mystère, which was the first (...)

This latest Warpaint Special features over 100 pages packed with historical photographs and information and is a welcome addition to the series. Colour profiles and scale plans by Sam Pearson complete this tour de force by author Kev Darling.The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was one of those aircraft that (...)

Un libro visualmente impactante sobre el tatuaje de estilo japonés, amplio tanto en alcance como en profundidad, que ofrece al lector una visión completa de la influencia del tatuaje tradicional japonés en algunos de los mejores tatuadores del género en la actualidad. El irezumi, o tatuaje japonés, (...)

La guía esencial para coleccionistas, admiradores de Banksy y entusiastas del street art.Indaga en el significado de las obras icónicas de Banksy con información concisa sobre cada impresión.Documenta todas las combinaciones de colores conocidas, pruebas de artista y de imprenta, lo que la (...)

* Una innovadora propuesta al analizar obras de arte: una búsqueda visual que deconstruye 50 creaciones clave para descubrir los elementos que componen una obra maestra.* Una introducción a la historia de la cultura visual que presenta nuevas tipologías artísticas y ofrece una visión renovada de (...)

Una conversación entre el aclamado arquitecto y el periodista y poeta Antonio Lucas. Discípulo de Fernando Chueca, Leopoldo Torres Balbás o Sáenz de Oiza, con quien inicia su carrera como arquitecto. Rafael Moneo ha sido testigo y artífice de la mejor arquitectura de los siglos XX Y XXI.

A fascinating journey through the development of 19th century photography.Early Gaze provides a fascinating insight into the origins and development of photography in nineteenth-century Belgium. At the time, the technology was the wonder of the age. Presenting never-before-published material, the (...)