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Known for her distinctive design style that effortlessly combines vibrant colours and eclectic patterns, Kemp has become a global icon in the world of interior design.With her unapologetic use of color, exquisite layering of pattern, and an eye for the unexpected, Kemp has revolutionized contemporary interior design. In her first Rizzoli book, she invites readers into her imaginative world, revealing how she transforms interiors into richly woven stories of texture, craft, and individuality. Kemp’s spaces are more than just rooms—they are experiences, each one a vibrant tapestry of art, antiques, and bespoke details that surprise and delight. Her signature aesthetic is a masterful blend of craft and sophistication, where embroidered headboards meet hand-painted wallpapers, where ikat-covered cushions blend with twentieth-century art, and where every corner holds a moment of magic. Brimming with stunning photography and boundless inspiration, this essential volume is more than a design book—it is an invitation to break free from the ordinary and create interiors that reflect personality, passion, and a true sense of place. Whether drawn to playful pattern, soulful craftsmanship, or the art of storytelling through interiors, this book will inspire readers to make every space as individual as those who inhabit them.

Vicky Bennison, creator of the beloved Pasta Grannies YouTube channel, travels across Italy to meet real Italian nonnas, and share the secrets of their delicious, traditional cooking. The 75 new, nonna-approved recipes range from quick dishes with punchy flavours to creamy risottos from the North, and slow-cooked ragus from the South. The nonnas' wisdom shines through both their words and their food. Their philosophy for a happy and healthy life is to a eat a bit of everything: fresh vegetables, pulses, potatoes, meat, fish, rice and of course perfect pasta. Inside you ll discover: Classic Italian pasta recipes and regional specialties. Time-honoured cooking techniques from Italian grandmothers. The stories and traditions behind Italy s most beloved dishes. The flavours of the Mediterranean diet, known for its balance, freshness, and health benefits. This beautiful collection captures the heart of Italian food, and Italy itself. Bring the warmth of an Italian kitchen into your home, where every meal is made with love, shared generously, and enjoyed together.

Discover the dark side of language with this beautifully unsettling collection of macabre, mysterious, and hauntingly evocative words. This captivating collection explores more than 300 chilling terms, from 'abysmal' and 'cadaverous' to 'wraith', 'zombie', and beyond. Each entry uncovers the origins and meanings behind words that have crept through folklore, literature, cinema, and popular imagination. Readers will encounter grisly English expressions alongside sinister words from other languages, including the Japanese tsujigiri, a deadly crossroads killing, and the Dutch bokkenrijders, ghostly goat-riding thieves. Far more than a dictionary, this is an atmospheric journey into the dark side of etymology, revealing how language reflects fear, superstition, taboo, morality, and the enduring human appetite for the strange. With literary and poetic excerpts woven throughout, each word is brought vividly to life. Entertaining, informative, and deliciously unnerving, this is the perfect read for lovers of horror, the gothic, and dark academia, and anyone intrigued by what happens in the shadows

Slow down, tune in, and discover the quiet wisdom of Japan s 72 microseasons in this beautifully reflective guide to nature, mindfulness, and everyday renewal. In Japan, the traditional calendar divides the year into seventy-two k?, or microseasons, each one noticing a small but meaningful shift in the natural world: blossoms opening, insects stirring, rain clouds gathering, frost appearing, or birds returning to the sky. This enchanting book invites readers to move through the year with the same attentiveness, using nature s subtle changes as prompts for reflection, creativity, balance, and personal growth. Blending Japanese wisdom, Zen philosophy, mindfulness, and positive psychology, KO offers an inspiring way to reconnect with the seasons and with yourself. Each microseason becomes an opportunity to pause, observe, and consider what the natural world can teach us. Thoughtful reflections and simple mindful exercises encourage readers to notice more, and find meaning in the small details of everyday life. Perfect for readers interested in Japanese culture, Zen-inspired living, creativity, and wellbeing, KO is a calming and elegant companion for anyone seeking a deeper connection to the world around them.

Magical cats. Enchanted waterfalls. Dragon kingdoms. Enter the dazzling world of Japanese folklore, in a deluxe new edition of original stories. This luxurious volume, featuring a ribbon marker and gilt sprayed edges, brings together twenty tales from Hasegawa Takejiro's Fairy Tale Series, originally published in Japan between 1885 and 1903. In turn poetic, humorous, ghostly, and inspiring, the stories will delight fans of myth and legend, as well as lovers of Japanese culture. Original woodcut illustrations colorfully bring ancient Japan to life, from brave Samurais to trickster foxes and glittering palaces under the sea. This is a treasure trove of unexpected tales, fantastical creatures, and uniquely Japanese mythology.

Originally self-published and spread through pure word-of-mouth hype in 1994, Fuck You Heroes is a seminal and uncompromising look at bleeding-edge youth subcultures. This collection captures the early days of three powerhouse countercultures skateboarding, punk, and hip hop and the people who became the faces of those influential movements. These images cemented Friedman as the ultimate chronicler of youth rebellion, rendered through bold, unfiltered photography that pulses with energy, attitude, and authenticity. Subjects include a who s who of skate, punk, and hip hop: the legendary Z-Boys of Dogtown, hip-hop artists Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, and Ice-T, and punk acts such as Black Flag, Bad Brains, and Dead Kennedys, among many others. Every image reflects the photographer s unwavering ethic intensity, integrity, and a passionate commitment to documenting people who lived their truth without compromise. Honest, inspiring, and culturally essential, Fuck You Heroes remains a definitive visual chronicle of the movements that helped reshape music, style, and street culture.

A colorful guide to New York for curious travelers, packed with tips for places to go on and off the beaten track and how to understand the city and its people. Dive into the hidden gems, history, and restaurants of the Big Apple, immersing yourself in the art, music, and culture of the city that never sleeps. From the brownstones of Brooklyn to Manhattan skyscrapers, explore every corner of the city, and the best it has to offer. Packed with illustrations, this guide paints a picture and a feeling of what it means to be a true New Yorker. Whether you re a fashionista seeking vintage shops and family run gems, or a foodie looking to discover the perfect NYC slice, this book is your key to discovering New York beyond the tourist trail."

In a refreshingly original book, author, and curator Tiggy Maconochie connects humanity with the horse through a contemporary visual lens via artists who are not typically known for their horse-inspired work.Maconochie has curated a one-of-a-kind collection in one volume combining performance art, poetry, video stills, three-dimensional pieces, as well as painting and photography, as she tells the stories behind each work, linking them across nine themes. The book includes works by a diverse range of artists, including Marina Abramović, Maurizio Cattelan, Richard Prince, Martin Parr, Man Ray, Lucien Freud, David     Smith, Nan Goldin, Ugo Rondinone and Georgia O’Keefe. The foreword is a standalone piece by Tracey Emin, who has also contributed visually through film stills.

A bold and modern guide to makeup and self-expression from model, social media sensation, and Forbes-recognized creator, featuring personal stories, expert beauty tips, and makeup how-to’s.As a trusted voice for a new generation seeking authenticity, creativity, and confidence in their daily beauty routines, Duxbury guides readers through her world of viral skincare and makeup routines, offering step-by-step insights from serums and moisturizers to the final touches of her signature full-glam looks. Blending personal experience with practical guidance on skincare, glam, fashion, and self-worth, the book goes beyond surface-level routines to explore deeper themes of mental health and self-acceptance.With six eight-page gatefolds and a ribbon marker, the book is divided into four sections—Skin, Glam, Fashion, and Get Unready With Me—that serve as both a useful and practical beauty guide and a personal manifesto, encouraging readers to embrace their individuality, experiment fearlessly, and feel beautiful from the inside out.

An inside look at comedy’s biggest stars through candid, never-before-seen photographs with hilarious personal stories that capture the heart of life on and offstage.Beloved for his iconic roles including Jeff Greene on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and Murray Goldberg on ABC’s The Goldbergs and for his decades on the stand-up stage, Garlin is known for his humor, heart, and magnetic presence. Less known is his passion for photography and his gift for capturing the unscripted moments that define life behind the curtain.For years, Garlin has quietly documented backstage life and private gatherings with comedy’s biggest stars and Hollywood’s most familiar faces. Now, for the first time, he’s gathered his best work alongside personal anecdotes—captured in conversation with podcast host Sam Fragoso—that reveal the humor and tenderness of Garlin’s closest friends, collaborators, and mentors.Featuring iconic images from the Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale and portraits of luminaries including Larry David, Mel Brooks, Brad Pitt, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Odenkirk, Christie Brinkley, Carl Reiner, Sarah Silverman, Jerrod Carmichael, and many more, this book is a love letter to comedy and its creators. Each image reflects the wit, warmth, and spontaneity that define Garlin’s voice—onstage, onscreen, and now behind the camera.

A sweeping, authoritative portrait of interior design today—revealing the homes, voices, and visions shaping how we live now.This expansive volume is a panoramic survey of the most influential interiors of our time, opening doors to houses that define taste, set direction, and embody the art of living beautifully.Organized alphabetically, it moves effortlessly from one distinctive world to the next. Readers encounter the refined classicism of Alidad, the architectural poetry of Gil Schafer, the cultivated restraint of Rose Uniacke, the soulful warmth of Bobby McAlpine, and the singular visions of designers such as Carolina Irving, Remy Renzullo, and Robert Kime—among many others.For more than three decades, Upton’s trusted eye has granted him rare access to extraordinary private interiors across the globe. Drawing on long-standing relationships and unparalleled insight, this volume captures these spaces with intimacy and emotional depth.Lavishly illustrated and global in scope, the book stands as both a definitive directory of today’s most important interiors and a lasting record of where design is headed.

Hailed by The New York Times as the godfather of breakdancing, Colón, founder and president of the legendary Rock Steady Crew, takes readers through a fifty-year celebration of B-boy culture and its role in the golden age of hip-hop.Breakdancing, or breaking—one of the Three Pillars of Hip-Hop that emerged from the Bronx in the 1970s (alongside music and graffiti)—is the least represented component of the culture. The Rock Steady Crew is the most important collective of dancers in breaking’s over five-decade history, responsible for hundreds of moves and credited with popularizing breakdancing in the United States and worldwide.Featuring a treasure trove of never-before-published images, this book places the vibe, fashion, and energy of golden-age breakdancing front and center. Readers will experience what it’s like to sit with Crazy Legs as he shares untold stories, accompanied by rare photos from his personal albums and archives. The book offers an insider’s look at the early life of one of the world’s most iconic B-boys and his crew—including Frosty Freeze, Ken Swift, Mr. Freeze, Devious Doze, Buck 4, Kuriaki, Baby Love, and more—as they brought breaking to the world.Fans will also glimpse historic hip-hop tours of the 1980s, including The Kitchen Tour (US and Canada, 1981), the first-ever Wild Style tour (Japan, 1983), and Rock Steady Crew’s record tour (Europe, 1984)—tours that laid the foundation for a global cultural phenomenon.

Style icon Hicks returns with a warm, irreverent portrait of hosting—mixing equal parts beauty, spontaneity, and joyful disorder.British designer, humanitarian, and unapologetically improvisational hostess Hicks returns with her second volume of entertaining, a lively, clear-eyed look at the art of gathering—whether an impromptu lunch that fails to end, a milestone marked with family and friends, or an island dinner shaped by whatever the Bahamian breeze has not blown away.After more than two decades in the design world, Hicks has learned that truly memorable entertaining has little to do with perfection and everything to do with the human connection. Raised amid both British tradition and impeccable aesthetics—her mother is Lady Pamela Hicks, her father the iconic designer David Hicks—Hicks blends an inherited eye for beauty with the relaxed charm of her adopted life in the Bahamas. She has welcomed guests for events intimate and grand. Some occasions are candlelit and meticulously planned; others rely on last-minute place cards, borrowed napkin rings, and freshly cut roses. All are united by the simple message: We’re happy you’re here.With her trademark humor, Hicks leads readers through dinners that ignite debates by dessert, tiny tables for two, and her own wedding, highlighting along the way how even the simplest elements—a thoughtfully improvised tablescape, flowers foraged from the garden—can create something beautiful. With recipes, photos, and stories featuring her family and four-legged co-hosts, this book is a charming reminder that hosting isn’t about perfection—it’s about welcoming people in, even if you did not iron the tablecloth.

Ways of dressing from New York–based designer Sandy Liang—a love letter to girlhood, femininity, and personal style.More than a decade into her namesake fashion brand, Sandy Liang celebrates the quintessential girlish universe she has built—one that has captivated a devoted audience the world over. Her collections—featuring bows, Peter Pan collars, pleated skirts, ballet-inspired details, florals, and kawaii motifs—combine a downtown New York sensibility with references drawn from memory, nostalgia, and youth culture. While rooted in her upbringing in New York City, Liang’s work has cultivated a global following, with audiences in Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, and beyond.This new compendium is for the girls. It gathers iconic ephemera from Liang’s world: offering an inspiring peek behind the curtain: a deep dive into the designer’s obsessions, childhood nostalgia, and reverence for the past. Newly published images from Liang’s archive—including her personal film and iPhone photos—are curated using an intimate lens, offering readers a look at a treasure trove of cherished inspirations, countless runway shots, endless variations of uniform dressing, and more—all of which will inspire readers to expand their own, unique, ways of getting dressed.

For over fifty years, Divine has been the defining storyteller of surf culture—capturing waves, wanderlust, and the spirit of life by the ocean.Five decades of surfing captured through the lens of legendary photographer, showcasing his most iconic and never-before-seen images that chronicle the sport’s spirit from its mid-1960s subculture roots to its mainstream rise. Beginning in La Jolla in 1965, Divine documented surfing’s evolution from a close-knit subculture into a global phenomenon, building one of the sport’s most significant visual archives.This career-spanning collection brings together his most iconic photographs alongside rare, never-before-seen images. From California’s golden 1960s and 1970s surf scene to Hawaii’s heavy North Shore swells, and from South Africa to Tahiti, Divine’s lens reveals the beauty, style, and attitude that shaped generations of surfers. His work also traces early explorations of remote surf frontiers, capturing the thrill of discovery long before these destinations were widely known.Featuring legendary figures such as Gerry Lopez, Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, and Rell Sunn, the book offers an intimate look at the athletes, artistry, and lifestyle that built modern surf culture. Divine’s images celebrate not just the sport but the people, places, and energy that define surfing life.A definitive visual history, this lavish volume is a must-have for surfers, adventurers, photography enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the sea.

A master in the art of interiors photography invites readers on an immersive global journey of extraordinary rooms and architecture from the Renaissance to the present day.In this compelling follow-up to his celebrated 2020 volume, renowned photographer Simon Watson returns to his archive to reveal a new collection of visual treasures. The range of locations is both sweeping and evocative. From the vibrant textures of Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia to the refined elegance of Denmark, France, Italy, and Spain, Watson’s lens captures the intimate character of private residences as well as the grandeur of culturally significant architectural sites. His selection includes such atmospheric spaces as Grundtvig’s Church, a masterwork of Danish Brick Expressionism; the imposing Futurist-style post office in Palermo; India’s opulent Lakshmi Vilas Palace; and the ornate architecture and haunting beauty of Cairo’s City of the Dead.Complementing these international interiors are privileged glimpses into the studios and homes of influential artists, revealing environments that have shaped their creative worlds. For each project, Watson offers thoughtful written reflections. His descriptions blend anecdotal storytelling with incisive observations on architectural form and interior design.With a career now spanning thirty-five years, Watson has earned his reputation as one of today’s most revered interiors photographers. This new volume stands as both a global design odyssey and an elegant retrospective of his work, offering readers a rare combination of visual poetry, cultural insight, and personal narrative.