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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.

From the abysmal and cadaverous to wraith and zombie, readers can discover over 300 of the most grisly, ghostly, and gruesome words ever to creep into the English language and beyond. Equally sinister terms from other languages include the Japanese tsujigiri (a deadly crossroads killing) and the Dutch bokkenrijders (ghostly goat-riding thieves), each with a story as dark as the words themselves. This isn t just a dictionary it s a journey into the hidden history and dark etymology of language, exploring how meanings have twisted, evolved, and haunted the human imagination through the ages. Literary and poetic excerpts bring these chilling terms to life, revealing the enduring allure of the macabre across literature, cinema, and pop culture. These words don t just unsettle they challenge conventions, wrestle with moral ambiguity, and echo the fears, taboos, and dark curiosities of cultures throughout history. Perfect for language lovers, dark-academia enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the eerie and unusual, this is a dreadful dictionary with a difference, designed to entertain, educate, and unnerve in equal measure.

In Japan, the year is divided into seventy-two k?, or microseasons, each marking delicate transformations: caterpillars becoming butterflies, peonies blooming, or the first frost of autumn. The author thoughtfully reinterprets these fleeting seasons through the lens of positive psychology, mindfulness, and Zen, revealing how nature s rhythms can guide the reader toward balance, renewal, and personal growth. A beautifully evocative journey through nature, each microseason offers readers ways to slow down, notice the subtleties in their surroundings, and reconnect with both the natural world and the inner self. Through thoughtful reflections and mindful exercises, readers are invited to cultivate inner harmony, spark creativity, and deepen their relationships with others. Rooted in Japanese culture, mindfulness practices, and nature-inspired living, this book taps into the global fascination with lifestyle concepts such as ikigai and the growing desire to live more intentionally and harmoniously with the natural world.

One day a humble woodcutter goes into the forest and discovers a magical waterfall flowing with sake wine, changing his fortune forever. In another tale, a troop of phantom cats must be defeated by a heroic warrior and his unexpected companion. And when an old man discovers the power to make dead trees blossom, his jealous neighbor will do anything to steal the power for himself. This is the rich and lively world of Japanese folklore, filled with unique characters, fantastical creatures, and heartwarming lessons on fate, kindness, and resilience. Originally published in Japan between 1885 and 1922, this is the first time these stories are collected in a single volume, elegantly republished for modern readers. Original woodcut illustrations are included, bringing the world of mythic Japan to life for readers eager for a fantastical escape from the modern world. A foiled cover, ribbon marker, and gold-sprayed edges will appeal to package-conscious fans of myth and fantasy titles who are seeking an elevated reading experience as well as collectible items to be treasured.

This charming guide delves into the lifestyle, quirks, and passions of New Yorkers, from local slang to brunch hotspots, iconic diners, and Instagram-worthy eats. Insights into shopping, nightlife, and LGBTQ+ culture sit alongside curated day trips to the Catskills or Hamptons. Even the logistics, from choosing where to stay to mastering the subway, are handled with confidence. From the trendy streets of SoHo and Greenwich Village to the historic corners of Harlem and the scenic waterfronts of Dumbo, this city companion, illustrated with visitors of all ages in mind, uncovers the best things to do in New York. It explores world-class museums, offbeat theaters, street art, flea markets, comedy clubs, and gospel performances capturing the city in ways most travelers overlook. Accessible and informal, this collection combines curiosities, customs, quirks, history, and tradition into a must-have companion for curious travelers and armchair explorers alike.

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.