One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo remains a quintessential Renaissance genius. This book is a compact catalogue raisonné of all of the artist’s masterful paintings, both surviving and lost, including the showstopping Mona Lisa and Last Supper.
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Discover the life and work of Robert Doisneau, one of the most popular Parisian photographers, with this comprehensive monograph. Doisneau’s longtime friend and TASCHEN... Læs mere
A legend of cinematic success, Rocky Balboa first graced our screens and became an overnight movie sensation 50 years ago. With images from the Amazon MGM archives and the... Læs mere
This history of the life and work of Issey Miyake offers unique insight into the designer’s vision and daring. The book is an encyclopedic reference to Miyake’s material and... Læs mere
When the New World was really new, Theodore de Bry drew inspiration from history’s great explorers to record its wonders. From Virginia and Florida to Brazil, his engravings... Læs mere
Step inside one of the world’s most enviable closets to celebrate the empowering, sensual, playful, and practical shoe. Hundreds of groundbreaking designs, ephemera, and sketches are... Læs mere
With acute powers of observation and artistic innovation, Francisco de Goya captured the soul of the Spanish nation in turmoil, around the dawn of the 19th century. In this... Læs mere
Discover the legacy of mid-century architecture, its four design giants—R. M. Schindler, Richard Neutra, Albert Frey, John Lautner—and the Case Study Houses. These... Læs mere
A forestful of lofty lodges beckons nature lovers and design enthusiasts alike. From children’s playhouses and luxury escapes to eco-friendly homes and urban hideouts, these elevated... Læs mere
Welcome to the world of private eyes, gangsters, and femmes fatales! This volume explores the dark allure and evolution of film noir and its contemporary counterpart,... Læs mere