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In The White Album, Joan Didion turns her razor-sharp gaze on the fractured psyche of 1960s America, capturing a country in the throes of upheaval and uncertainty. First published in 1979, this landmark collection of essays blends personal narrative with cultural critique, tracing the...

Many cultural and religious traditions make space for grief, urging the bereaved to withdraw from daily life and tend to their sorrow. But in today’s world, grief is often met not with stillness, but with bureaucracy and to-do lists. That’s exactly what confronted Geraldine...

Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose. Most of us assume that the key to overcoming anxiety is to think our way out of it. And for a while, it works. Meditation and mental exercises offer us relief, but there is always something a...

Modern Chess Openings remains the go-to guide for competitive players, offering the most reliable and comprehensive coverage of opening theory available today. This edition incorporates the latest developments from recent top-level games and cutting-edge opening strategies, making it an essential tool for staying ahead...

Every Chess Move Explained. Packed with easy-to-understand explanations, this A to Z reference breaks down the most important chess terms and concepts. Whether you're a beginner or an improving player, you'll find clear definitions and practical examples that help you apply each tactic on the...

 The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond. Learn how to play—and win—chess with International Master and YouTube sensation Levy Rozman, better known as GothamChess. In this lively and accessible guide for beginners and intermediate players, Rozman brings his signature humor and insight to every...

Master Tactics Where It Matters Most—In the Endgame Tactics are the heart of chess, and there’s no better place to sharpen them than in the clarity of the endgame. With fewer pieces on the board, you can focus on the essentials—winning material or delivering...

In this French bestseller, renowned philosopher Frédéric Gros explores the many forms walking can take—from pilgrimages and leisurely strolls to protest marches and nature walks—and what each reveals about the human condition. Gros reflects on how walking shaped the lives and minds of great...

A timeless guide to the creative life from one of literature’s most profound voices. At the dawn of the twentieth century, poet Rainer Maria Rilke exchanged a series of heartfelt letters with a young aspiring writer—a correspondence that would become a lasting source of...

An extraordinary journey into the inner world of artist and musician Nick Cave. Formed from over forty hours of candid conversations with journalist Sean O’Hagan, this book is less a traditional biography and more a profound meditation on a life lived through creativity, loss...

At the turn of the 20th century, a young Rainer Maria Rilke arrived in Paris—drawn by the brilliance of Auguste Rodin and unsettled by the city’s contradictions. Over the years, Paris became both muse and mirror for Rilke, inspiring reflections on art, beauty, poverty,...

A lyrical and intimate memoir recounting the passionate and tumultuous relationship between Suzanne Mallouk and the renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s New York City, the narrative delves into Suzanne's life as a young Canadian runaway who becomes Basquiat's...

In this profound memoir, Yiyun Li confronts the unimaginable grief of losing both of her teenage sons, Vincent and James, to suicide. Vincent died in 2017 at age 16, and James in 2024 at age 19. Li refrains from labeling her experience as "grieving,"...

Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest A groundbreaking blend of science, memoir and nature writing, Finding the Mother Tree reveals the hidden, interconnected world of forests—and the woman who uncovered their secrets. Forest ecologist Suzanne Simard transformed how we understand trees. Her pioneering research...

A journey through ancient trails, wild landscapes and the quiet power of walking toward healing. When seasoned adventurer Phoebe Smith set out to walk the world-famous Camino de Santiago, she didn’t expect to lose her way—not on the trail, but in her life. Leaving...

Inspired by the unforgettable dishes seen in Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved films. Since 1985, Studio Ghibli has captivated audiences with its enchanting tales of adventure, wonder, and heart—and some of the most mouthwatering animated meals ever drawn. Now, you can recreate the magic at...

A stunning art book that invites readers behind the scenes of the beloved studio’s most iconic films—through the lens of architecture. Featuring hundreds of sketches, concept artworks, and background paintings, this deluxe volume explores how Ghibli’s intricate settings—from grand bathhouses to enchanted castles—help bring...

One quiet morning, Mel Toews put on his coat and hat, walked out of town, and ended his life. In the eyes of his Mennonite community, he was everything a man should be: a devoted husband, a beloved father, and a gifted teacher admired...

In her first work of nonfiction, acclaimed novelist Miriam Toews turns her gaze inward in a raw, luminous meditation on grief, memory, and the impossible task of explaining why we write. When a literary event organizer in Mexico City asks Toews a simple question—“Why...

Before Gordon Ramsay or Julia Child, there was Antonin Carême—the orphan who became the first celebrity chef and revolutionized European cuisine. In Carême, Ian Kelly serves up a rich and irresistible blend of biography and gastronomy, tracing Carême’s astonishing rise from the streets of...

What do the English “daughter,” the Sanskrit duhitár, the Armenian dustr, and the Lithuanian dukte have in common? They all carry the echo of a long-lost language—Proto-Indo-European—spoken thousands of years ago on the steppes between Europe and Asia. Though its last speaker vanished millennia...

 A poignant memoir by journalist Rachel Louise Snyder, acclaimed for her work on domestic violence. In this deeply personal narrative, Snyder recounts her tumultuous journey from a childhood marked by loss and religious extremism to her evolution as a reporter confronting global injustices. At...

A direct and fundamentally optimistic indictment of the short-sightedness and intellectual arrogance that has characterized much of urban planning in this century, The Death and Life of Great American Cities has, since its first publication in 1961, become the standard against which all endeavors...

From a young age, Taylor Swift was determined to become a country music star. At just thirteen, she persuaded her parents to relocate from Pennsylvania to Nashville—the heart of the country music scene—to chase her dream. As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Taylor poured...

From her humble days as a teen country artist to her record-obliterating Eras Tour, Taylor Swift is a supernova that shows no sign of burning out.  The Taylor Book explores the life of an icon, including:- Expert analysis of every original album and Taylor’s...

Junkspace first appeared in the Harvard Design School Guide to Shopping (2001), a vast compendium of text, images, and data concerning the consumerist transformation of city and suburb from the first department store to the latest mega mall. The architect Rem Koolhaas itemized in...

Since its initial publication in 1958, The Poetics of Space has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. The rare work of irresistibly inviting philosophy, Bachelard’s seminal work brims with quiet revelations and stirring, mysterious imagery. This lyrical journey...

Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves What happened to feminism in the 21st century? This question feels increasingly urgent after a period of reactionary cultural and legislative backlash, when widespread uncertainty about the movement’s power, focus, and...

For several months, Joan Didion recorded conversations with her psychiatrist in meticulous detail. The initial sessions focused on alcoholism, adoption, depression, anxiety, guilt, and the heartbreaking complexities of her relationship with her daughter, Quintana. The subjects evolved to include her work, which she was...

Inessential Colors: Architecture on Paper in Early Modern Europe The first comprehensive account of how and why architects learned to communicate through color. Architectural drawings of the Italian Renaissance were largely devoid of color, but from the seventeenth century through the nineteenth, polychromy in...

Modernism is an important architectural style in which technological innovations are used for social purposes. The Curaçao chapter of the nonprofit organization DoCoMoMo (Documentation and Conservation of the Modern Movement), dedicated to documenting and conserving modernist buildings, sites, and neighborhoods, was founded in September...

The Art of Japanese Architecture: History | Culture | Design The Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book begins with a discussion of early prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of...

Japanese Architecture: An Exploration of Elements & Forms In Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores how each of these stories encompasses the particular development, construction, function and symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. Japanese architecture developed with influences from abroad and particular socio-political situations...

One of the most renowned and controversial architects of the time was commissioned to design the new building in Ronchamp, an ancient place of Marian veneration: Le Corbusier. The client worked in the spirit of the journal L'Art Sacré, which discussed the connection between...

In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Louis Kahn's death, in March 1974, this facsimile edition presents the notebook in which the famous American architect sketched and wrote during his travels in the last year of his life. The centerpiece of the notebook is...

“The importance of a drawing is immense, because it’s the architect’s language,” famed architect Louis Kahn, one of the most significant architects of the 20th century, told his masterclass in 1967. While much of his built work has been heavily studied, this publication chooses...

Roberto Burle Marx Lectures: Landscape as Art and Urbanism Essential lectures on the art of landscaping from Roberto Burle Marx, described by the New York Times as "the designer most responsible for our utopian impressions of the Brazilian built environment Roberto Burle Marx (1909–94)...

This is an exuberant portrait of R. Buckminster Fuller, the visionary who exhorted us to "think global, act local" and devised the geodesic dome and the concept of Spaceship Earth. The visual reader Your Private Sky examines and documents Fuller’s theories, ideas and projects,...

Architecture and Plurality: Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016 Showcasing a curated selection of groundbreaking architectural projects from around the world, this volume highlights innovative design that responds to today’s complex social, cultural, and environmental realities. Rooted in the guiding principle of plurality, this...

Peter Zumthor, winner of the Pritzker Prize for Architecture 2009, is considered to be one of the most extraordinary and controversial architects working today. Thinking Architecture allows readers a direct glimpse into his mind through a series of essays, titles such as “The Light...

Renowned for such prominent buildings as London’s Tate Modern, Beijing’s Bird’s Nest National Stadium and 1111 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, Herzog & de Meuron sits at the cutting edge of contemporary design. Founded in Basel more than 40 years ago, the Swiss architectural...

Presents a selection of the remarkable visionary design work produced by the Dutch firm Office for Metropolitan Architecture (O.M.A.) and its acclaimed founder, Rem Koolhaas, in its first twenty years, along with a variety of insightful, often poetic writings. The inventive collaboration between Koolhaas...

Through the process of redrawing the plans of a wide range of completed projects by Le Corbusier, this book offers a new interpretation of his architectural works. Redrawing all the technical drawings provides an insight into the thoughts of the architect when dealing with...

A visual and global chronicle of the triumphs, challenges, and impact of over 100 women in architecture, from early practitioners to contemporary leaders. Marion Mahony Griffin passed the architectural licensure exam in 1898 and created exquisite drawings that buoyed the reputation of Frank Lloyd...

The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses First published in 1996, The Eyes of the Skin is a classic of architectural theory. It asks the far-reaching question why, when there are five senses, is one single sense―sight―so predominant in architectural culture and...

Published in 1923, Toward an Architecture had an immediate impact on architects throughout Europe and remains a foundational text for students and professionals. Le Corbusier urges readers to cease thinking of architecture as a matter of historical styles and instead open their eyes to...

A world-renowned composer of symphonies, operas, and film scores, Philip Glass has, almost single-handedly, crafted the dominant sound of late-twentieth-century classical music. Yet here in Words Without Music, he creates an entirely new and unexpected voice, that of a born storyteller and an acutely...

First published in 1966, and since translated into 16 languages, this remarkable book has become an essential document of architectural literature. A "gentle manifesto for a nonstraightforward architecture," Venturi’s Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture expresses in the most compelling and original terms the postmodern...

Modern American Homes: Prairie & Craftsman Architecture In 1913, a Chicago architect compiled this wonderful portfolio of American homes and buildings that he said embodied "the back to nature" movement of the times. Today, this faithful reprint is a treasure of Craftsman bungalow and...

Ugliness and Judgment: On Architecture in the Public Eye When buildings are deemed ugly, what are the consequences? In Ugliness and Judgment, Timothy Hyde considers the role of aesthetic judgment―and its concern for ugliness―in architectural debates and their resulting social effects across three centuries...