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The Watch Book Rolex Updated & Extended edition
Gisbert L. Brunner
Watch lovers and Rolex admirers delight! In this new edition of The Watch Book Rolex, expert Gisbert L. Brunner guides you through the wonderful world of this luxury watch brand with passion, attention to detail, and consistently impressive expertise. The waterproof “Oyster,” the “Datejust,” or the more than half-a-century-old diver’s “Submariner”: timepiece aficionado Brunner walks readers through the innovative technology and design behind iconic Rolex models. Brand-new entries from the Rolex 2020 and 2021 collection celebrate the latest crowns of Rolex achievement.
With trilingual texts in German, English, and French and some 400 color and black-and-white photographs, this is a delight of a book for watch lovers, watch collectors, and Rolex devotees around the globe.
©Courtesy of Rolex In this new edition of The Watch Book Rolex, expert Gisbert L. Brunner guides readers through both classic and contemporary Rolex timepieces, including the latest 2020 and 2021 models.
9783961713745
teNeues Verlag GmbH 9.625 x 12.375in. 272pp., 420 col. and b.&w. October 2021 $95.00/CDN$128.50 Hardback English, French, German
Investing in Wristwatches: Rolex
Mara Cappelletti Osvaldo Patrizzi
Investing in Wristwatches: Rolex offers detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing high-value wristwatches, which will be of use to collectors from amateur to connoisseur. This publication includes the vast majority of key Rolex models, along with their relevant auction results. These wristwatches excel for a diverse range of reasons, including technical excellence, auction records, design and anecdotal history. A description of each watch is accompanied by its picture, reference and sales values (rights included). A comparative analysis of auction results, compiled through close collaboration with the Sotheby’s auction house, shows, by brand and timepiece, the evolution of prices over time, leading from the Eighties up to the present day. A system to calculate the currency exchange rate at the time of auction sales will also be included in this vital work of reference.
An important new reference for all Rolex lovers and collectors, written by experts and introduced by the Chairman of Sotheby’s International Watch Division.
9781788841245
ACC Art Books 9.375 x 11.75in. 336pp., 440 col. August 2021 $95.00/CDN$128.50 Hardback
A Moon Watch Story The Extraordinary Destiny of the Omega Speedmaster
G.R.A.M (Collective)
One small step for man, a giant leap for mankind and an extraordinary destiny for the watch that accompanied Man’s first steps on the Moon. Introduced to the public by Omega in 1957, the Speedmaster was designed for mainly sporting purposes. However, its fate took a completely different turn in the early 1960s. It was selected as the best chronograph to accompany them on their space missions. It was in July 1969 that it truly made history, serving the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission (Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins) for man’s first steps on the Moon. This book retraces an extraordinary epic and the evolution of a unique and timeless watch which, from its beginnings in 1957 through to the current models, has remained endlessly fascinating.
A revised edition of a classic bestseller, expanded to include watches from 2020.
9782940506415
Watchprint.com 8.625 x 8.625in. 232pp., 220 col., 40 b.&w. Available $50.00/CDN$67.50 Hardback
Understanding 20th Century Jewellery
Daniela Mascetti and David Bennett
Continuously in print since 1989, Understanding Jewellery, by authors David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, is often described as the must-have jewelry book of our time – a ‘Bible’ in the jewelry trade. First published in 1989, it has remained in print ever since. In this new work, Bennett and Mascetti have taken the original concept of Understanding Jewellery a stage further, concentrating on the 20th century alone by conducting a detailed survey of each decade, identifying the key players, trends and movements.
The book is an encyclopedic history of the various forms, techniques and materials employed by the companies and individuals who defined jewelry in the 20th century. Most significantly, this book includes a new set of photographs, which make Understanding 20th Century Jewellery one of the most dazzling, absorbing and varied collections of jewelry images ever assembled in a book.
9781788841207
ACC Art Books 10.875 x 12.75in. 324pp., 450 col. and b.&w. September 2021 $75.00/CDN$100.00 Hardback One of the most dazzling, absorbing and varied collections of jewelry images ever assembled in a book, providing a detailed history of jewelry design and development from 1900 to 2000.
Winged Beauty The Butterfly Jewellery Art of Wallace Chan
Emily Stoehrer, Melanie Grant, Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld, Ming Liu, Vanessa Cron
Father of The Wallace Cut – an illusionary three-dimensional gemstone carving technique – and The Wallace Chan Porcelain – a ground-breaking material five times stronger than steel – Wallace Chan is a guiding light in the world of jewelry design. Always innovating, always testing boundaries with his materials and technique, Chan’s creations are as stunning as they are intricate. Compiled by jewelry experts, this book explores the cultural and personal significance of Wallace Chan’s most famous emblem: the butterfly. Winged Beauty features approximately 30 of his finest pieces. Enter a butterfly house of colorful gems, with brooches and necklaces so delicate they might have flown down and alighted on the page.
9781788841405
ACC Art Books 8.625 x 9.875in. 240pp., 100 col. September 2021 $45.00/CDN$60.00 Hardback A stunningly designed book featuring all of Wallace Chan’s butterfly creations — gems, brooches, and necklaces so delicate they might have flown down and alighted on the page.
9783961712649
teNeues Verlag GmbH 9.25 x 11.75in., 224pp., 120 col., 30 b.&w. November 2021 $75.00/CDN$100.00, Hardback
9783981655018
Callisto Publishers GmbH 9.25 x 12.25in. 384pp., 524 col., 32 b.&w. Available $70.00/CDN$94.50, Hardback
The Luxury of Private Aviation
Edited by teNeues
Elegant, exclusive, and sparkling with champagne: welcome to the world of jet-set glamor. With some 150 color and blackand-white photographs, this lavishly-illustrated coffee table book brings readers into the world of private aviation. With 150 photos and exclusive insights from Jana App-Sandering, the Head of Client Services at Luxaviation this elegant book will transport travel lovers around the globe from the sofa to the heights of travel sophistication.
9783981655001
Callisto Publishers GmbH 12.25 x 16.125in. 436pp., 524 col., 32 b.&w. Available $650.00/CDN$845.00 Non-returnable Hardback
9783981655025
Callisto Publishers GmbH 16.125 x 12.25in. 436pp., 524 col., 32 b.&w. Available $1,100.00/CDN$1,430.00 Non-Returnable Hardback, boxed in aluminum
Airline Visual Identity 1945-1975 Premium edition
M. C. Hühne
Airline Visual Identity 1945-1975 rounds up the most imaginative, influential and surprising designs of the airlines’ commercial art from the golden age of flying. To reproduce all of the images as precisely as possible, a total of seventeen different colors, five different varnishes, and two different methods of foil printing and embossing were used. The result is a book of exceptional vivacity.
Airline Visual Identity 1945-1975
Trade edition M. C. Hühne
“A meticulous overview of the vivid posters and design elements of the leading airlines.” - The New York Times “The perfect “Mad Men”-era eye candy.” - The Boston Globe
The sourcebook for the best airline graphic design, rounding up the most imaginative, influential and surprising designs of the airlines’ commercial art from the golden age of flying. The ultimate sourcebook for the best airline graphic design.
M. C. Hühne
“Perhaps the most handsome book published in the Western world in the past two years.” -Newsweek
The Collectors’ Edition of the ultimate sourcebook for the best airline graphic design: an exceptional book that pushes the limits of modern art printing technology. It is packaged in an exclusive hand-crafted collector’s case with a metal cover similar in appearance to the aluminum alloy used to manufacture jet aircraft in the 1960s. Limited to 999 copies.
9783981655056
Callisto Publishers GmbH 9.25 x 12.25in. 424pp., 682 col., 186 b.&w. Available $900.00/CDN$1,200.00 Non-returnable Hardback, cased
Pan Am History, Design & Identity – Collectors’ edition
M. C. Hühne
9783981753998
Callisto Publishers GmbH 12.25 x 16.125in. 424pp., 682 col., 186 b.&w. Available $175.00/CDN$227.00 Non-returnable Hardback
Pan Am History, Design & Identity – Premium edition
M. C. Hühne
Pan Am: History, Design & Identity is the captivating story of a company that refused to consider anything impossible and singlehandedly revolutionized air travel. This unprecedented analysis explores the history and strategies that created a truly triumphant brand. This Premium Edition is packaged in a hand-crafted collector’s case and printed with special colors and varnishes. Why does Pan Am’s blue globe retain its cult status although the airline went bankrupt long ago? This unprecedented analysis explores the history and strategies that created a truly triumphant brand. It is an inspired tribute to one of the most influential companies of the 20th century. It is the captivating story of an airline company that refused to consider anything impossible and single-handedly revolutionized air travel.
Canadian Pacific Creating a Brand, Building a Nation Premium edition
Marc H. Choko, edited by M. C. Hühne
Canadian Pacific Creating a Brand, Building a Nation Collectors’ edition
Marc H. Choko, edited by M. C. Hühne
Canadian Pacific Creating a Brand, Building a Nation
Trade edition Marc H. Choko, edited by M. C. Hühne
Canadian Pacific: Creating a Brand, Building a Nation is the intriguing story of the private railway company that pushed political unification and shaped the country’s image. Professor Marc H. Choko’s concise and compelling narrative is brought to life by more than 600 carefully selected historic photos, illustrations and documents.
9783946776000
Callisto Publishers GmbH 12.25 x 16.125in. 384pp., 505 col., 115 b.&w., Available $175.00/CDN$227.00 Non-returnable Hardback The Collectors’ Edition: packaged in a hand-crafted collector’s case with a wood veneer cover, symbolizing the natural beauty of Canada, and contains some additional images not included in the standard edition. Limited to 999 copies.
9783981655032
Callisto Publishers GmbH 9.25 x 12.25in. 384pp., 505 col., 115 b.&w., Available $900.00/CDN$,1,200.00 Non-returnable Hardback, with wooden case An unprecedented look at Canada’s history: How Canadian Pacific’s services and commercial design influenced the nation’s image. Never before or since has a single company influenced a nation and its image to such an extent. Includes hundreds of carefully restored historical illustrations and photos. The utmost care was taken in digitally restoring and reproducing the priceless Canadiana as accurately as possible.
9783981655049
Callisto Publishers GmbH 9.25 x 12.25in. 384pp., 493 col., 114 b.&w., Available $70.00/CDN$94.50, Hardback
