A rich survey of Scandinavia’s best and most inspiring contemporary gardens, now in paperback.Few people have difficulty conjuring images of modern Scandinavian design, whose influence over the past century has reached around the world. More difficult...

Persuasion on a postcard: propaganda from all sides of the 20th century's world warsA socialist worker raises the red flag. Adoring crowds greet Hitler and Mussolini. Uncle Sam orders Americans to enlist. In the first half of the 20th century, these...

Seasoned designer Debbie Berne presents an accessible introduction to book design for authors, editors, and other book people.Design is central to the appeal, messaging, and usefulness of books, but to most readers, it’s mysterious or even invisible...

“A standard reference for anyone interested in the history of style and clothes.” ―Arts and AntiquesFrom the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume...

A glittering portrait of the golden age of American department stores and of three visionary women who led them, from the award-winning author of The Plaza. • "Ms. Satow’s carefully researched book is compulsively readable: I found myself dashing through...

“I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.”—T: The New York Times Style Magazine"There...

A powerful guide to why even the most well-intentioned innovations go haywire, and the surprising ways we can change course to create a more positive future, by two celebrated experts working at the intersection of design, technology, and learning at...

A stunning survey of the work of renowned Italian fashion designer Roberto CapucciItalian couturier Roberto Capucci (b. 1930) is revered by contemporary fashion designers for his innovative silhouettes and masterful use of color and materials. Capucci...