Potterton Books London Catalogue Autumn 2009
Potterton Books │ Autumn 2009
Dear Customers, Welcome to the first of our catalogues showcasing the season’s new books! This autumn is shaping up to be a very exciting few months for art and design publishing. A rich list of books, ranging from Nick Knight to David Hicks; the Marchesa Casati to the English Country House; and Louis Vuitton’s collaborations with contemporary artists and designers to a history of the Hermès scarf, feature in this catalogue. Hand-picked by us to showcase the best of the new titles, the list offers something to suit every interest. Books from the catalogue can be ordered by phone, email or fax to be shipped anywhere within the UK or internationally. Print out the order form at the back of the catalogue for easy ordering. For customers in the UK, we can send out packages weighing up to 30kg for a flat rate of £7.70—no need to worry about carrying heavy bags of Christmas shopping home! Whether you are interested in interior design, gardening, fashion or architecture, there is sure to something here that grabs your attention. Enjoy!
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Contents │ Autumn 2009
Interiors│01 Period Houses and Buildings│13 Contemporary Architecture│17 20th Century Design│24 Antiques and Decorative Arts│28 Fine Art│32 Photography│43 Fashion and Jewellery│50 Textiles and Pattern│65 Lifestyle and Culture│69 Flowers and Gardening│80
Interiors │ Autumn 2009 1. In House Photographs by Derry Moore with text by Mitchell Owens £35 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 251 / Illustrated in colour throughout / 26x26cm In House celebrates some of the world’s most striking and eccentric rooms, beautifully captured by Derry Moore, who for nearly thirty-five years has photographed unique, style-setting houses. Richly diverse in style and period, these extraordinary interiors share an eccentricity and a commitment to decorative aesthetics. From an airy and colorful Moroccan palace to an austere but whimsical Scottish castle; from an Art Deco masterpiece in Jodhpur to Alphonse Mucha’s cluttered apartment in Prague; and from the museum-like home of one of London’s great collectors to the extravagant remnants of Madrid’s aristocratic heritage, Moore reveals his impeccable taste and unrivaled eye for light in some of the most surprising and original rooms in the world. Each of the houses is accompanied by a commentary by noted architecture and interior design writer Mitchell Owens. Published September 2009
2. David Hicks: A Life of Design Ashley Hicks £37.50 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 298 / Illustrated beautifully in colour throughout /30x25cm One of the most important and influential interior designers and tastemakers of the late twentieth century, David Hicks turned English decorating on its head in the 50s and 60s with his bold use of colour, eclecticism, and geometric designs in carpets and textiles. His trademark use of electrifying colour combinations, combined with mixing antiques and modern furniture and abstract paintings, became the in-style for the chic of the day, and earned him a prominent place in the history of interior design. This definitive volume, part personal history, part stunningly illustrated compendium of his work, traces the entire arc of his life and career. Published September 2009
Interiors │ Autumn 2009 3. Andrée Putman: Complete Works Donald Albrecht, with a preface by Jean Nouvel £40 / Hardback / pp. 300 / Illustrated in colour throughout / 28x28cm Indisputably the grande dame of modern design, Andrée Putman burst onto the scene twenty-five years ago with the graphic, black-and-white interiors of the Morgans Hotel in New York. Since then Putman has gone on to redefine design for a diverse group of prestigious clients, including Karl Lagerfeld, the French Ministry of Culture, and the interior of the supersonic Concorde. Projects since 1980 range from museum interiors, a jewellery line for Christofle, private residences for global trendsetters, and a film set for Peter Greenaway. Putman is also credited for the revival of once-forgotten early modernist designers, such as Eileen Gray, Robert Mallet-Stevens, and Jean-Michel Frank, whose designs she put back into production and used in her famous interiors. The first comprehensive monograph on Putman’s essential designs in 20 years, Andrée Putman Complete Works will be an indispensable road map of style and elegance to all lovers of modern design. Published October 2009
4. Home Series. Volumes 11-20 Beta-Plus £10.95 each / Paperback / pp. 128 /Illustrated in colour throughout /24x19.5cm This autumn sees the publication of nine new volumes in Beta-Plus’ rich Home Series. Presented in a useful reference format, each book showcases projects by leading architects and interior specialists. Ranging through a variety of styles and genres, with profuse illustrations, the books offer ideas and inspiration for any project. This autumn’s new volumes cover: urban spaces; spaces for leisure; cotemporary houses; bedrooms; storage space; spaces for work; colours and materials; designer bathrooms; contemporary kitchens; and compact spaces. Published November 2009
Interiors │ Autumn 2009 5. Perfect English Cottage Ros Byam Shaw, with photographs by Jon Baldwin £25 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 192 / Illustrated in colour throughout / 29x24.5cm Perfect English Cottage explores 18 inspirational homes that celebrate the best of cottage style in the English countryside. The book looks at the decorating and design solutions that make the cottages attractive inside and out, as well as practical and comfortable to live in. Bestselling author Ros Byam Shaw takes a fresh look at this perennially appealing style, which she divides into five chapters: Character, Holiday, Romance, Simplicity and Elegance. The featured homes are incredibly varied, from a tiny house with exposed beams to a pared-down Georgian gem, to a picture-perfect cottage with roses over the door and plenty more adorning the interior. Each section ends with a ‘Get The Look’ page with ideas for recreating the style in your own home. Published September 2009
6. Essentially French Josephine Ryan, with photography by Claire Richardson £19.99 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 160 /250 colour photographs /25.5x21.5cm In Essentially French, antiques dealer and stylist Josephine Ryan offers a privileged glimpse into the homes of antique dealers who have a passion for French style. The homes featured include farmhouses, townhouses and apartments. Their decorative styles may differ, but all have something in common – each and every one showcases the beauty of vintage French furniture and accessories, and demonstrates the understated elegance of French life. From the chic simplicity of a Parisian apartment to the traditional charm of a Provençal farmhouse, the carefully-chosen locations illustrate the many facets of classic French style. Published September 2009
Interiors │ Autumn 2009 7. Romantic Irish Homes Robert O’Bryne, with photographs by Simon Brown £25 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 176 / 200 colour photographs / 29x24.5cm Irish houses have a character and personality quite different from that found anywhere else. Quixotic, often whimsical and definitely quirky, they provide a sanctuary from the Irish climate, which is frequently grey, cold and damp. No wonder, therefore, that over the centuries Ireland’s domestic architecture and interior design has developed a distinctive personality in which colour and vivacity are highly prized. Romantic Irish Homes presents 15 of the finest examples of these traits, each one of them distinctive and yet sharing the same native spirit. From vast ancient castles through sturdy Georgian manors to small farmhouses, the majority of them never previously photographed, the homes featured here offer a unique insight into the Irish temperament and an exploration of a style of decoration that, while adapted to meet 21st century demands, still retains an historic integrity. Published September 2009
8. Antiques in Italian Interiors, Volume II Roberto Valeriani, with photographs by Mario Ciampi £50 / Hardback / pp. 304 /205 colour illustrations / 32.5x24.5cm Antiques in Italian Interiors, Volume II presents a series of extravagant Italian interiors that house marvellous collections of artwork and antiques. Following the success of the previous volume in the series (also available at £50), this new book will open the doors to more private residences belonging to merchant princes, collectors, and royalty. The fifteen interiors selected by art historian Roberto Valeriani and architectural photographer Mario Ciampi are located throughout the Italian peninsula. The book passes from one noted locale to another, from the affluence of the papal Rome to the opulence of Catania where Palazzo Biscari, the oldest baroque palace in Sicily, was one of the settings for Goethe’s Italian Journey. The rich style and ambience of the collection of interiors in this volume demonstrates the full power of the elegance that can only be achieved by arranging precious artwork and antiques in stunning spaces with classic Italian style. Published November 2009
Interiors │ Autumn 2009 9. New Classic Interiors Alessandra Branca £34.99 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 272 /200 colour illustrations / 33x26.5cm Prominent Italian-born interior designer Alessandra Branca explores her design sense and provides invaluable guidance to anyone who wants a home that is beautiful, original and liveable. For Alessandra Branca, living means living comfortably. She learned early on that beauty is meant to intermingle with everyday life and to this day her interior designs, while abiding by classical principles, comfortably accommodate her clients' lifestyles. 'You can't just do something that looks pretty', she says, 'it has to work'. In this book, the designer generously reveals her step-bystep creative process, offering invaluable guidance to anyone who wants a home that is both gorgeous and liveable. Beginning with her own Chicago townhouse and interweaving insights drawn from several other prominent projects, she shows how she assesses each space's form and function, selects foundation elements, chooses furniture and lighting and finally, incorporates decorative elements that reflect the resident's personality. Published October 2009
10. Books Do Furnish a Room Leslie Geddes-Brown £24.95 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 160 /Illustrated in colour throughout /26x22cm In this beautifully illustrated guide, self-confessed bibliophile Leslie Geddes-Brown offers inspirational solutions and practical tips on how to make the most of books in every room and forgotten nook of the house. From a working library that is a paragon of order and logic to the cosy informality of a den with books stacked in piles on the floor; from the dramatic impact of floor-to-ceiling shelves to the inviting ease of baskets of books by a fireside; and from discreet shelves that blend into the background to a designer bookcase that becomes the focal point of a room, all the key aspects are considered. A dazzling array of photographs shows how books can transform any room into an alluring and magical place. Published October 2009
Interiors │ Autumn 2009 11. Hue Kelly Wearstler £29.95 / Hardback / pp. 288 / 240 illustrations / 29x21cm In Kelly Wearstler's highly anticipated new release, Hue, today's ultimate trendsetter in interior design celebrates the power of colour. This elegantly photographed and designed book showcases her most recent lavish projects while serving as inspiring eye-candy for interior design and decorating fans. Captured here are her newest designs for international hotels and resorts, restaurants and lounges, and exclusive boutiques—with elements of her new product collections introduced in images of her urbane residential designs. Hue is a must-have addition to the library of any practitioner or fan of interior design and decoration. Published November 2009
12. Dream House: The White House as American Home Ulysses Grant Dietz and Sam Watters £55 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 304 / Illustrated in colour throughout / 31x26.5cm Unique in its viewpoint, this book fits the White House into the history of America interior design, landscape architecture and house design. From 1800 until 1960, the president's house kept pace with changing ideals of the perfect American house and garden. It began as George Washington's dream of a country estate; a century later, when robber-baron palaces came into fashion, it became the imperial seat of the larger-than-life Theodore Roosevelt. In the 1950s, Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower enjoyed the middle-class life in the capital city, barbecuing on the roof of the curving south portico. Dream House is filled with historic photographs, plans, and drawings. The authors compare the president's house to other American houses, gardens, and interiors, showing the White House as it changed through decades of interior renovation, rebuilding, and landscaping. Published October 2009
Period Houses and Buildings│ Autumn 2009 13. The Glory of the Sultans Yves Porter, with photography by Gérard Degeorge £50 / Hardback, slipcase / pp. 304 / Illustrated in colour throughout / 32.5x25cm India’s most dazzling architecture is here presented in all its diversity through specially-commissioned photography and erudite text that places each monument within its historical, cultural, and technical context. Between the twelfth and the mid-nineteenth centuries, most of the Indian subcontinent was under Muslim domination, giving rise to a unique architectural blend of Islamic, Turkish, and Persian influences. Yves Porter provides a full account of this astonishing ensemble, explaining in depth the key monuments of each period and region. Porter’s history is enriched by Gérard Degeorge’s beautiful photographs of the monuments and architectural detail. A scholarly work that provides a comprehensive history of Muslim architecture on the Indian subcontinent, redressing an important lack of coverage on the subject. Published September 2009
14. The English Country House. From the Archives of Country Life Mary Miers £50 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 480 /Illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout /28x28cm This ambitious book examines in great depth the English country house, including Tudor, Elizabethan, Jacobean, Georgian, Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian houses. The book covers all aspects of country living and includes famous estates by Vanbrugh, Lutyens, and Adam, as well as smaller, classically English houses and cottages, each a jewel of its period. More than four hundred colour and black-and-white photographs from the incomparable archive of Country Life magazine showcase the architectural glory of the English country house. Interspersed throughout this handsome book are booklets printed on rich, uncoated paper, with essays from England’s foremost architectural historians. In these essays, the reader discovers the history of the social use of the country house, its interiors, its gardens and ancillary buildings, its collections, and the influence of English country house styles in the U.S. Published September 2009
Period Houses and Buildings │ Autumn 2009 15. The Victorian Country House. From the Archives of Country Life Michael Hall £40 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 192 / Over 150 colour photographs / 30.5x25cm The English country house reached its apotheosis in the nineteenth century. Designed by the most eminent architects of the age, the houses were bigger, more elaborate and more lavishly furnished than ever before, becoming a byword throughout the world for luxury, technological innovation and convenience of plan. Michael Hall's new survey draws on the Country Life archive to present the most complete visual record yet published of the Victorian country house. Chronologically arranged to span the decades from the 1830s to the 1890s, the houses range from the High Gothic of Tyntesfield to Ferdinand Rothschild's flamboyantly French Waddesdon Manor and Philip Webb's Arts and Crafts interiors at Standen. Published October 2009
16. Horace Walpole’s Strawberry Hill Edited by Michael Snodin £40 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 356 /300 colour illustrations /30.5x25cm Horace Walpole (1717-1797) grew up at the centre of Georgian society and politics and circulated amongst the elite literary, aesthetic, and intellectual circles of his day. In his own day, he was most famous for his extraordinary collections of rare books and manuscripts, antiquities, paintings, prints and drawings, furniture, ceramics, arms and armour, and curiosities, all displayed at his pioneering Gothic Revival house at Strawberry Hill, on the banks of the Thames at Twickenham. This timely and groundbreaking study of the history and reception of Walpole's collection as it was formed and arranged at Strawberry Hill coincides with a planned restoration of this endangered house. Horace Walpole's Strawberry Hill assembles an international team of distinguished scholars to explore the ways in which Strawberry Hill and its collections engaged with the creation of various and interconnected political, national, dynastic, cultural, and imagined histories. Published October 2009
Contemporary Architecture │ Autumn 2009 17. The Iconic House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900 Dominic Bradbury and Richard Powers £35 / Hardback / pp. 352 / 570 colour illustrations / 28x26cm The Iconic House features one hundred of the most important and influential architect-designed houses from around the world. With seminal works from such icons as Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe, as well as modern-day greats including Tadao Ando, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog & de Meuron, this book presents a stunning array of buildings of the past century's architectural masterpieces. Whether Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau, Modernist or Minimalist, High-Tech or vernacular, these iconic buildings from around the world and across the decades will delight architects, design aficionados and anyone who dreams of building a house of their own some day. Published October 2009
18. Timeless and Contemporary Architecture and Interiors Yearbooks 2010 Beta-Plus £75 each / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 416 /Illustrated in colour throughout /30x29cm The second in an annual series of Beta-Plus’ highlysuccessful Contemporary Architecture and Interiors and Timeless Architecture and Interiors Yearbooks. Both books present twenty exciting projects, outlining them through photographs, technical plans and detailed commentary. The Contemporary yearbook describes recently finished residences, while the Timeless edition moves from restored country estates and farms to stately homes and villas of timeless design. These beautifully produced volumes offer a rich and very up-to-date resource for professionals and enthusiasts alike! Published November 2009
Contemporary Architecture│ Autumn 2009 19. A Classical Vision: Houses by Ken Tate Ken Tate £45 / Hardback / pp. 300 / 450 colour illustrations / 28x28cm A Classical Vision explores the most recent private houses designed by Ken Tate and his colleagues, whose architectural philosophy draws on the vast lineage of architectural styles and conventions throughout history to produce gorgeous contemporary homes. Published August 2009
20. Transforming the Traditional Stuart Cohen and Julie Hacker £27.50 / Hardback / pp. 128 / 130 colour and 75 monochrome illustrations/ 24x27cm The complementary talents of a multi-award-winning husbandand-wife architectural team are presented in this first monograph of their residential work. Published July 2009
21. David Jameson Architect: Distillation David Jameson £39.50 / Hardback / pp. 280 / 300 colour illustrations / 25x25cm This book reveals the concepts behind David Jameson Architect’s residential design and provides insights into the architectural process. Published November 2009
22. Chalet Architecture and Design Michelle Galindo £35 / Hardback / pp. 304 / Illustrated in colour throughout / 25x25cm Showing the new faces of the traditional mountain home around the globe: this book offers a panorama of modern reinterpretations of a building genre that meets design challenges with creativity and a drive to experiment. Published October 2009
23. Unpacking My Library: Architects and Their Books Jo Steffens £16 / Hardback / pp. 208 / 284 colour illustrations/ 20x14cm An intimate look at the personal libraries of fourteen of the world's leading architects, alongside conversations about the significance of books to their careers and lives. Published November 2009
20th Century Design │ Autumn 2009 24. Gio Ponti Ugo La Pietra £45 / Hardback / pp. 448 / 350 colour and monochrome illustrations / 28x22.5cm Gio Ponti (1891–1979) was one of Italy’s most influential designers whose work includes automobiles, furniture, interiors, and buildings. Working in a multitude of materials, he is a pivotal figure in the history of twentiethcentury architecture and design, and his work continues to inspire young designers who are increasingly rediscovering it today. This expansive and exhaustively researched monograph chronicles the complete spectrum of Gio Ponti’s output, from early ceramic work as design director for Richard Ginori to his last and most famous architectural works, Milan’s Pirelli Tower and the Museum of Modern Art in Denver. Also featured are Ponti’s automobile designs for Alfa Romeo, interiors for Italian luxury liners, bathroom fixtures for American Standard, the famous Superleggera chair for Cassina, and the Alitalia offices in New York. Published November 2009
25. More is More: Tony Duquette Hutton Wilkinson £45 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 368 /300 colour illustrations /30.5x25.5cm More Is More, the exquisite second volume about Tony Duquette, delves into the creative process and personal life of this great American designer renowned for his fantastical artwork, sculpture, jewellery, gardens, film sets, and interiors. Using ‘The Enchanted Vision’ — a threeday lecture delivered by Duquette at UCLA in the early 1970s — as its springboard, More Is More conveys through lavish illustrations Duquette's artistic credo on the arts of living and the living arts. Author Hutton Wilkinson explains Duquette's design philosophy, creative process, and studio practices, as well as the evolution of his exceptional style and vision. Published October 2009
20th Century Design │ Autumn 2009 26. Ruhlmann Florence Camard £135 / Hardback / pp. 512 / 750 colour illustrations / French language / 28x24cm The work of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (1879–1933) epitomizes the glamour of the French Art Deco style of the 1920s. Aesthetic refinement, sumptuous materials, and impeccable craftsmanship place his work on a par with the finest furniture and decorative arts of any era. The most renowned designer of his day, Ruhlmann could provide any element needed for an interior, from the furniture to the lighting, ceramics, carpets, and textiles. Florence Camard’s book provides the most exhaustive volume yet published on the man dubbed the ‘Riesener of the twentieth-century’. Published October 2009
27. Bauhaus Women: Art, Handicraft, Design Ulrike Müller £24.95 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 152 /Illustrated in colour throughout /27x22cm This monograph—published to coincide with the Bauhaus exhibition at the MoMA (November 8, 2009-January 25, 2010)—celebrates the work of twenty women artists who created feverishly in all the teaching, workshop, and production branches of the Bauhaus. These are women who should have been included in the major art histories of the twentieth century long ago, but whose names, masterpieces, and extraordinary lives have only gradually become known to us. Recognized figures such as Anni Albers—the first textile artist to be exhibited at the MoMA—and Marianne Brandt—whose elegant geometric tableware have become classic Alessi designs—are showcased alongside previously unknown artists such as Gertrud Grunow, who taught "Harmonizing Science"; Helene Börner, who led the textile workshop; and Ilse Fehling, a sculptor and the most sought-after set and costume designer of her generation. Published October 2009
Antiques and Decorative Arts │ Autumn 2009 28. Wallpaper: A History of Style and Trends Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz £49.95 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 240 / 270 colour illustrations / 32x25cm Wallpaper was initially used as an affordable substitute for lavish coverings, such as frescoes, tapestries, leathers, or hangings. Its current form debuted in sixteenth-century England, and its popularity took off at the end of the eighteenth century following advances in reproduction techniques. Wallpaper transformed the world of interiors, offering depth and perspective, creating the illusion of panoramic vistas, and incorporating narrative sequences, collections of engravings, or brief morality or history lessons. It eventually developed into the wide range of styles that have marked four centuries of decorative art, from Raphael to conceptual art, and from frescoes to photography. This stunning contribution to wallpaper’s current revival offers a comprehensive review of an art form that continues to thrive. Published September 2009
29. The Yves Saint Laurent Pierre Bergé Collection. The Sale of the Century Edited by Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery, with a preface by Pierre Bergé and an introduction by Francois de Ricqlès £65 / Hardback, slipcase / pp. 264 /Illustrated in colour throughout/32.5x25cm In February 2009, 733 pieces from Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent’s art collection—one of the world’s largest private collections—was auctioned off in a recordbreaking sale of the century. Modern paintings, baroque bronzes, antique silverware, statues, cameos, and minerals comprise this diverse collection that furnished the pair’s two luxurious residences in Paris, and included major works by Picasso, Brancusi, Matisse, Mondrian, in addition to furniture by the Art Deco masters Eileen Gray and Jean Dunand. . This new book features one hundred of the most important pieces from the collection with detailed commentary by Christie’s experts. It also includes an illustrated catalogue listing the entire collection. Published October 2009
Antiques and Decorative Arts │ Autumn 2009 30. Star Pieces: The Enduring Beauty of Spectacular Furniture David Linley, Charles Cator and Helen Chislett £40 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 256 / 320 colour illustrations / 32.5x26cm This book takes a subject that has previously been represented only in dry and academic histories onto a new and spectacular level. Here furniture's star pieces, whether made in the distant past or in the 21st century, are seen in an entirely fresh light. Drawn from all periods, these exquisite objects—chairs, desks, sofas— are timeless in their arresting beauty. The book's rich and varied illustrations include details of carving, ornamentation and upholstery, views of different styles of furniture used in historic and contemporary interiors, original drawings, and spectacular pieces, both antique and contemporary. Published November 2009
31. Gosling: Classic Design for Contemporary Interiors Ryan Gosling, with contributions by Stephen Calloway, Jean Gomm, Tim Gosling and Jurgen Huber £45 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 224 /320 illustrations /28x24cm In the world of furniture and design the name Tim Gosling is synonymous with sophistication, excellence, and craftsmanship. This beautifully produced, generously illustrated volume displays these qualities, which have earned Gosling high praise as well as important public and private commissions. Renowned for his ability to tailor-make a room and its elements to meet the client's individual tastes and needs, Gosling is one of the few designers who involves himself with every aspect of a project. Irresistibly classic and elegant, Gosling's designs have graced yachts, corporate boardrooms, country homes and city apartments. Stephen Calloway introduces readers to Gosling's signature design concepts, reviews the design process, and highlights the quality materials that make Gosling's pieces so sought after and timeless. Fans of classic interior design, as well as designers themselves, will find much to inspire and ignite their imaginations. Published September 2009
Fine Art│ Autumn 2009
32. Silhouette: The Art of the Shadow Emma Rutherford, with a foreword by Lulu Guinness £45 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 304 / Over 300 illustrations / 29x27cm With over 300 illustrations—many published here for the first time—from private, public and royal collections, this beautifully illustrated book traces the fascinating social history of the silhouette, from portraits of beggars to kings and the stories therein. Often secreted in pocketbooks or personal albums, the examples of silhouettes in this book record the histories of many, from the longing of an English princess hoping for children of her own to an Irish beggar hoping for alms. With a chapter on the legacy of the silhouette both in design and contemporary fine art, as well as a foreword from the vintage-inspired designer Lulu Guinness, Silhouette: The Art of the Shadow will appeal to both passionate collectors and historians of the subject as well as to those drawn to the silhouette by its visual charm alone. Published August 2009
33. Frank Auerbach William Feaver £100 / Hardback, slipcase / pp. 357 /200 colour plates together with separate reference section comprising around 1000 colour images /29.5x24.5cm This is the most comprehensive publication to date, and the only book in print, on the work of Frank Auerbach; a painter who has become one of the pre-eminent artists of our age, widely admired for his vivid, impulsive depictions of the world around him. Auerbach, who was born in Berlin in 1931 and came to Britain when he was eight, repeatedly paints people he knows well and places he is familiar with. His drawings and paintings are strikingly immediate; their impact has urgency; they relate in various ways as much to certain preferred Old Masters as to the contemporary artists with whom he tends to be associated, notably Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Writer and art historian William Feaver discusses Auerbach’s work both in its immediate context and in relation to the great tradition of painting. Extensive conversations with the artist are also included. Published September 2009
Fine Art │ Autumn 2009 34. Vincent Van Gogh. The Letters. The Complete Illustrated and Annotated Edition Edited by Leo Jansen, Hans Luitjen and Nienke Bakker £325 until 31 December 2009, £395 thereafter / Six hardback volumes, plus CD-Rom, with slipcase / pp. 2,164 / Over 4,300 illustrations / 39.5x30.5x26cm This is the most complete edition of Van Gogh's letters ever produced, illustrated extensively throughout, and drawing on fifteen years of scholarship and dedicated research. For the first time, all the works to which Van Gogh refers are shown alongside the letters – not only the paintings and drawings that he himself was working on at the time, but also the works of art by others that he mentions. In over 900 letters we see Van Gogh’s thoughts and opinions at first hand, as well as his close ties with his brother Theo, his sometimes troubled relationships with friends and fellow artists, his personal doubts and fears, and above all his overriding passion for his art. This beautiful slip-cased set is a must-have for dealers, collectors and historians. Published October 2009
35. John Piper, Myfanwy Piper. Lives in Art. Frances Spalding £25 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 624 /Illustrated throughout, with 80 colour illustrations/24.5x19cm The creative partnership of John and Myfanwy Piper encompassed not only their long marriage and private and professional lives, but also a huge legacy of lasting achievements in the visual arts, literature and music. Their home in the Chilterns became the heart of the conscious post-war project to refashion British identity through the arts. Through its hospitable doors passed a host of friends—Kenneth Clark, the Queen Mother, Osbert Lancaster, Geoffrey Grigson, Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth. Spalding’s exuberant and richly illustrated biography draws on a mass of original research, including interviews with those who had known and worked with the Pipers. It tells the story of a remarkable couple and sheds new light on British cultural life in the mid twentieth century. Published September 2009
Fine Art│ Autumn 2009
36. Grayson Perry Jacky Klein £35 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 256 / 329 illustrations, 313 in colour / 29.5x23.5cm Grayson Perry, famous for his ceramic vases decorated with shocking and unconventional imagery, is one of a generation of contemporary British artists to have emerged on the international stage in the last two decades. In this lavishly-illustrated monograph, Jacky Klein explores Perry’s work through a discussion of his major themes and subjects. Her text is complemented by a series of intimate, insightful commentaries on individual pieces by the artist himself. The book features some 150 of Perry’s works as well as a rich selection of the visual material that has inspired him, from Afghan war rugs, medieval altarpieces and satirical prints to the paintings of Pieter Brueghel and Anselm Kiefer. Published October 2009 A deluxe edition is also due for publication in November. At £95.00, each copy of the special edition will be signed and numbered by Perry. Its cover (in bright yellow leather!) has been designed by the artist—the first time he has produced a special binding for a book.
37. In-Finitum Axel Vervoordt £55 / Hardback / pp. 339 /Illustrated in colour throughout/27x25cm The infinite as a never-ending road to completion, knowledge and enlightenment has inspired intellectuals, artists, scientists and literati since the beginning of reasoning times. Axel Vervoordt’s exhibition ‘In-Finitum’ displayed about 300 objects on the 4 levels of Palazzo Fortuny. The works of art ranged from archaeological non-finished items over incomplete Old Master paintings to contemporary installations capturing the infinity. Including, among others, work by Constantin Brancusi, Pablo Picasso, Anish Kapoor, Ad Reinhardt, Hiroshi Sugimoto and Joseph Kosuth, the exhibition and its accompanying book brings together items from the collection of Axel Vervoordt, from the Musei Civici Veneziani and from various public and private collections all over the world. Published July 2009
Fine Art │ Autumn 2009 38. Wild Thing: Jacob Epstein, Eric Gill, Henri Gaudier -Brzeska Richard Cork £35 / Hardback / pp. 196 / 150 colour illustrations / 28x21cm The catalogue published to accompany a Royal Academy of Arts exhibition on Jacob Epstein, Eric Gill and Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, the fathers of modern British sculpture. Published October 2009
39. 1969-1999, Neo-Avant Gardes, Postmodern and Global Art Valerio Terraroli £34 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 432 / 470 colour illustrations/ 28x21cm The fourth book in the ‘Art of the Twentieth Century’ series, this volume explores changes in art during the last 30 decades. Published October 2009
40. Paul Sandby: Picturing Britain Edited by John Bonehill and Stephen Daniels £35 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 248 / 150 colour illustrations / 25x28cm The catalogue for a touring exhibition of Paul Sandy’s work, offering a comprehensive account of an artist long considered the father of English watercolour painting. Published July 2009
41. Jane Wilson. Horizons Elizabeth Sussman £39.95 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 190 / Illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout / 29x26cm This beautifully illustrated book offers an account of Wilson’s sixty year career, during which she has become celebrated for her evocative paintings of landscape and weather. Published September 2009
42. Masterpieces of Islamic Art: The Decorated Page From the 8th to the 17th Century Oleg Grabar £50 / Hardback / pp. 224 / 200 colour illustrations / 35x27cm A renowned scholar of Islamic art and history, Oleg Grabar introduces in this book a wide range of illuminated manuscript masterpieces from the eighth to the seventeenth century. Published September 2009
Photography │ Autumn 2009 43. Heart of the Great Alone: Scott, Shackleton and Antarctic Photography David Hempelman-Adams, Sophie Gordon and Emma Stuart £29.95 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 256 / 276 colour illustrations / 28x24.5cm The names of Scott and Shackleton are synonymous with the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. This book, published to coincide with the 100th anniversaries of these brave if ill-fated expeditions, is unique in viewing them through the eyes of the expeditions' official photographers. These remarkable early photographic chroniclers, working with glass plate negatives and bulky wooden cameras, endured some of the most hostile conditions on the planet to create images of transcendent beauty and startling emotional force, recording not only the extraordinary landscape of the untouched Antarctic, but also the bravery and comradeship of their explorercompanions. The finest of these photographs, many of them uniquely toned by the photographers and never published before, were presented to King George V, and have remained in the Royal Photographic Collection ever since. Published September 2009
44. Norman Parkinson: A Very British Glamour Louise Baring £40 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 224 /200 colour and monochrome illustrations/30.5x23cm One of the great pioneers of fashion photography, Norman Parkinson is famous for his sense of style and glamour. Heralded as one of the true innovators in his field, he pushed the boundaries of the day by bringing the model out of the studio and onto the street. He set the model against unusual and daring backdrops, and was a seminal influence on subsequent generations of fashion photographers. Norman Parkinson: A Very British Glamour is a lavish portrait of Parkinson’s long career from the 1930s through the 1980s. In a unique collaboration with the Norman Parkinson archives in London, his iconic photographs for Vogue, Queen, and Harper’s Bazaar are reproduced alongside a trove of previously unpublished fashion work. This exciting and definitive look into Parkinson’s illustrious legacy is sure to rank among the most important publications on fashion and photography. Published October 2009
Photography │ Autumn 2009 45. The Life and Love of Trees Lewis Blackwell £35 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 200 / 150 colour illustrations / 30x30cm An elegantly written and highly accessible text, complemented by an extraordinary collection of images created by some of the world's leading nature photographers. Published November 2009
46. Irving Penn: Small Trades Virginia Heckert and Anne Lacoste £34.99 / Hardback / pp. 272 / 215 duotone illustrations / 30.5x24cm A magnificently illustrated volume exploring the acclaimed ‘Small Trades’ series from renowned photographer Irving Penn. Published November 2009
47. Gotthard Schuh: A Kind of Infatuation Texts by Peter Pfrunder, Gilles Mora and Martin Gasser £54 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 240 / Over 200 monochrome photographs / 30x24cm A beautiful illustrated survey of the work of Swiss photographer Gotthard Schuh (1897-1969). Published August 2009
48. Yousuf Karsh: Regarding Heroes Yousuf Karsh and David Travis £64 / Hardback / pp. 192 / 100 triton illustrations / 31.5x24.5cm This volume brings together 100 of Karsh's most iconic images, including Muhammad Ali, Brigitte Bardot, Fidel Castro, Winston Churchill, and Audrey Hepburn. A dazzling reminder of the breadth of Karsh's vision and the brilliance of his technique. Published October 2009
49. Kamaitachi Photographs by Eikoh Hosoe, performance by Tatsumi Hijikata £40 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 112 / Monochrome illustrations throughout / 32.5x24.5cm The first trade edition of this undisputed masterwork among Japanese photobooks. Published October 2009
Fashion and Jewellery │ Autumn 2009 50. Avedon Fashion 1944-2000 Vincent Aletti, Philippe Garner, Willis Hartshorn and Carol Squiers £60 / Hardback / pp. 372 / 245 photographs, 45 full colour / 32.5x25cm Encompassing six decades of extraordinary work, Avedon Fashion 1944-2000 includes more than 200 works by Richard Avedon, from vintage prints and magazine layouts to contact sheets and personal correspondence. Showing Avedon's groundbreaking early work for Harper's Bazaar to his later work at Vogue, Egoiste and The New Yorker, this volume represents a major retrospective of the photographer's work. Published August 2009
51. Nick Knight Nick Knight £50 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 264 /Illustrated beautifully in colour , with three eight-page gatefolds /26x31.5cm Photographer Nick Knight has been at the vanguard of progressive image making for the past three decades. As a fashion photographer, he is one of the world’s most influential and visionary image makers. He is renowned for his groundbreaking creative collaborations with the world’s top couturiers, advertising work for major fashion brands, and award-winning editorials for premier publications. Nick Knight is the long-awaited mid-career retrospective of his work, from 1990 to the present day. This lush volume includes an incredible array of work, including images for Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Levi Strauss, and Yohji Yamamoto, British and American Vogue, W, V, i-D, and Visionaire magazines, and from his website, SHOWstudio.com. Published September 2009
Fashion and Jewellery │ Autumn 2009 52. Photographing Fashion: British Style in the Sixties Richard Lester £29.50 / Hardback / pp. 160 / 200 black and white illustrations / 29x24cm For almost forty years one of Britain's most important photographic archives has remained unseen. Created by the legendary fashion editor Ernestine Carter, the hundreds of images she commissioned for The Sunday Times include some of the finest photo-shoots of the Sixties. Photographing Fashion champions the best of British chosen by her during this incredible decade: photographers John Cowan, Terence Donovan, John French and Patrick Hunt capture the mood, with the clothes of Mary Quant, John Bates, Gina Fratini, Foale & Tuffin, Biba, Jean Muir, and Ossie Clark. The emphasis is on an unswerving eye for style, with a fresh look at everything from ball gowns to beachwear . Unparalleled photographs, groundbreaking fashion, all published for the first time since they appeared in the decade that still defines British style. Published October 2009
53. Lillian Bassman: Women Photographs by Lillian Bassman, with an introduction by Deborah Solomon £29.99 / Hardback / pp. 240 /Over 200 tri-tone photographs /33x25.5cm With more than 200 of her best images reproduced in stunning tritone, including many never published before and others not seen since they appeared in the pages of the legendary Harper's Bazaar of the 1950s, Lillian Bassman: Women offers a retrospective view of an extraordinary career in photography. At 91 and still hard at work, Bassman is a beloved figure in the pantheon of fashion photographers. Her signature style, once described by Richard Avedon as making 'visible that heart-breaking invisible place between the appearance and the disappearance of things', offered a sensuous and intimate vision of modern women. Well-known art writer and journalist Deborah Solomon contributes an introduction. An illustrated chronology gives a cinematic overview of a remarkable life. Published October 2009
Fashion and Jewellery │ Autumn 2009 54. Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture Marc Jacobs, with contributions by Jill Gasparina, Glenn O'Brien, Taro Igarashi, Ian Luna and Valerie Steele £50 / Hardback / pp. 400 / 400 colour illustrations / 31x24cm Luxury and art have never been more closely linked than they are in these early years of the twenty-first century. Virtually all the world’s major luxury houses have associated themselves with contemporary art through sponsorships, commissions, or foundations, and these points of exchange nourish the increasingly symbiotic relationship between fashion, art, and other design disciplines. Of all modern luxury brands, Louis Vuitton can claim to maintain the richest and most varied associations with the world of art. Included in this volume are Louis Vuitton’s collaborations with an elite group of artists, architects, designers, and photographers, such as Jun Aoki, Shigeru Ban, Olafur Eliasson, Zaha Hadid, David LaChapelle, Jean Larivière, Annie Leibovitz, Takashi Murakami, Stephen Sprouse, James Turrell, and Vinoodh Matadin. Published September 2009
55. Resort Fashion: Style in Sun-Drenched Climates Caroline Rennolds Milbank, with a foreword by Amy Fine Collins £37.50 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 336 /250 colour and monochrome illustrations /28.5x24cm Like an around-the-world vacation through resort locations and timeless fashions, the history of resort clothing is fashion at its most fun. Crossing continents, styles, and generations, the book travels through the tradition of vacation style, taking a visually stunning trip from early beach pyjamas by Chanel and Schiaparelli to sailor stripes, to Pucci and Pulitzer prints, and, of course, to the bikini. Resort Fashion features rare photographs and never-beforepublished images by photographer legends. The fashions showcase renowned designers from the past and present who have contributed their unique touch to resort wear, including Claire McCardell, Michael Kors, Rodarte, and many more. From Palm Beach to Montego Bay to St. Tropez, this book celebrates resort wear’s vibrant history with an allure that extends beyond runways to the most exotic, far-flung destinations. Published September 2009
Fashion and Jewellery │ Autumn 2009 56. The Hermès Scarf: History and Mystique Nadine Coleno £60 / Hardback / pp. 304 / 292 colour illustrations / 24.5 x 24.5 cm Since their first scarf made its debut in 1937, the House of Hermès has produced more than two thousand different designs. This book explores this lavish history through a sumptuous selection of scarves chosen from seven decades of creative innovation, from the classic designs that embody the Hermès tradition to the wildly imaginative stylings of contemporary designers. From vibrant opulence to subtle harmony, every scarf conveys a mood and every one tells a story. Those stories are now brought together in a book that will delight longtime aficionados and win a host of new admirers for this symbol of timeless elegance. Published November 2009
57. Style City: How London Became a Fashion Captial Robert O'Byrne and Annette Worsley-Taylor £35 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 256 /200 colour illustrations /30.5x25cm London now ranks alongside Paris, New York and Milan as a global fashion capital, and it has produced such outstanding designers as John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan and Stella McCartney. Style City tells, for the first time, the story of how that came about, describing how fashion developed in Britain from the early 1970s, when designer fashion scarcely existed, to the present day. The story is told largely through interviews with the designers and opinion-shapers of the time, among them Paul Smith, Philip Treacy, Jasper Conran, Bruce Oldfield, Betty Jackson, Wendy Dagworthy and Antonio Berardi. Ravishingly illustrated, the book includes photographs by David Bailey, Barry Lategan, Chris Moore and other leading fashion photographers, as well as many from the designers' own archives. Published September 2009
Fashion and Jewellery │ Autumn 2009 58. Franck Sorbier Viviane Blassel and Franck Sorbier, with photographs by Patrick Gies £60 / Hardback / pp. 360 / 300 full-page photographs / French language / 31x23cm Beautifully printed photographs make up this work from Franck Sorbier as he presents each of his creations on mannequins. With a beautiful backdrop of distressed walls, tapestries, stairways and his workshop, the photographs create a dreamlike and strange world. The expert eye of the photographer, Patrick Gries, captures the graceful moments and close-up details of Sorbier’s creations. A stunning book, completed with drawings by the French couturier. Published August 2009
59. Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life Justine Picardie £20 / Hardback / pp. 336 /200 colour illustrations / 23.5x17cm Coco Chanel was an extraordinary inventor—she conjured up the little black dress, bobbed hair, trousers for women, contemporary chic, best-selling perfumes, and the most successful fashion brand of all time—but she also invented herself, fashioning the myth of her own life with the same dexterity as her couture. While Chanel was supreme innovator and vendor of all things elegant and beautiful, what lies beneath her own glossy myth is darker and far more disturbing. Living through two world wars, and surviving Nazi occupation of Paris by embarking on an affair with a German officer, Coco Chanel's life and the evolution of her brand are undeniably interlocked to her actions during this treacherous time. In this book, Justine Picardie brings the mysterious Gabrielle Chanel out of hiding, to celebrate her great achievements, at the same time as casting a clear eye over her transgressions. Published November 2009
Fashion and Jewellery│ Autumn 2009 60. STYL: The Early 1920s German Fashion Magazine Adelheid Rasche and Anna Zika £35 / Hardback / pp. 208 / 40 colour illustrations / 24x19cm The Berlin fashion magazine STYL exemplifies the 1920s. This beautifully illustrated book provides a fascinating account of the magazine’s place in twentieth-century history. Published October 2009
61. Extreme Beauty in Vogue Eva Respini and Phyllis Posnick £37.50 / Hardback / pp. 208 / 100 colour illustrations / 29x25.5cm Vogue’s images distinguish themselves by their willingness to explore the limits of contemporary ideas of beauty. This lavish book bears witness to complex cultural attitudes toward female appearance and self-expression. Published November 2009
62. Between Eternity and History. Bulgari: From 1884 to 2009, 125 Years of Italian Jewels Alver Gonzalez-Palacios and Amanda Triossi £55 / Hardback / pp. 376 / 830 illustrations, 750 in colour / 28.7x28.7cm An opulent foray into the glamorous world of Italy's greatest jeweller. Beautifully illustrated, with elegantly-written text. Published October 2009.
63. Sharp Suits Eric Musgrave £25 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 200 / Illustrated in monochrome and colour throughout / 29x22.5cm A fascinating history of the evolution of the modern suit from the days of 19th century bespoke to the mass industrialisation of the early part of the 20th century. Published September 2009
64. Dior Alexandra Palmer £19.99 / Paperback / pp. 128 / 80 colour, 20 monochrome illustrations / 24.5x21cm Based on new research, this absorbing and beautifully illustrated book examines the seminal years of Christian Dior, 1947-1957, from a truly international perspective. Published October 2009
Textiles and Pattern │ Autumn 2009 65. Taishō Kimono: Speaking of Past and Present Jan Dees, with photographs by Michiel Elsevier Stokmans £63.50 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 292 / Illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout/ 30x24.6cm A unique collection of 130 kimono for women, men and children from the Taishō era. The Taishō period (19121926) saw the birth of a remarkable liberal and modernistic cultural movement, which lasted until the outbreak of World War II. However, at the same time, traditional arts and crafts remained deeply rooted in Japanese society. Modernity and tradition are the two faces of the Taishō culture, and both are reflected in Japanese traditional dress. Published September 2009
66. Laura Ashley Martin Wood £35 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 264 /Over 200 colour and monochrome illustrations/28.5x23cm Against the background of Laura Ashley's life—from her birth in South Wales in 1925 to her sudden death in 1985—Martin Wood tells the story of the iconic brand she and her husband, Bernard, created. Beginning with the textiles they designed and printed at home in their three-room flat in the 1950s, Wood looks at how, when they began designing and selling dresses, blouses and other clothes, and launched a range of household textiles and furnishings, 'Laura Ashley style' became a phenomenon. The story is richly illustrated with more than 200 photographs and drawings, many never previously published, from the company's archives and the Ashley family's private records. Published September 2009
Textiles and Pattern │ Autumn 2009 67. The Pattern Sourcebook: A Century of Surface Design Drusilla Cole £19.95 / Paperback / pp. 304 / 400 colour illustrations/ 25x18cm This book is aimed at anyone with an interest in surface design and pattern, whether they are students, hobbyists or professionals. 400 images have been drawn from a wide variety of styles, art movements and countries of origin to give an overview of pattern design from the beginning of the last century to the present day. These images include fabric designs and wallpaper patterns, plus ceramic and other decorative patterns. The patterns come from a wide range of sources, including the archives of colleges, museums and private collections. The book’s cover features a stunning print, ‘Doveflight’ by Mark Hearld. Published October 2009
68. Florence Broadhurst. New Edition Helen O’Neill £25/ Hardback / pp. 308 /Illustrated in colour throughout /25.5x18cm An incredible biography of an extraordinary woman. Born on an isolated Australian farm in 1899, at 15 Florence Broadhurst wrote an article for her school paper that read like a mission statement— ‘I am resolved to do great things’. By 19 she was singing her way around Australia, and by 25 had toured much of Asia. After decades of travelling the globe, she returned to her homeland posing as an English aristocrat and became the darling of the elite social set. At 63, she set up a wallpaper company ‘to put the colour back into people's lives...’. She created over 800 hugely popular patterns and designs that defined the swinging sixties around the world. And then, in October 1977, it all came to an abrupt end with her still famously unsolved ritualistic murder. This beautifully produced book includes full colour, rarely seen prints from the Broadhurst archive, as well as a collection of her most popular designs. Published January 2010
Lifestyle and Culture │ Autumn 2009 69. Preston Bailey Celebrations Preston Bailey, with photographs by John Labbe £35 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 219 / Illustrated in colour throughout / 33cmx26cm Collected in this book are dozens of the most recent, most extraordinary celebrations created by the unparalleled event planner Preston Bailey. These are events shaped by Bailey’s use of myriad elements, especially his extraordinary work with flowers, but also including architecture, set design, furniture making, lighting and art installations, and even tableware and textile design. In the first half of this visually spectacular book, arranged thematically to give hundreds of design possibilities to the reader, Bailey lays out the key elements to successful celebrations. These include the importance of making a single dramatic statement, the elements of table settings, the impact of the ceremony space, the magic of tents, and the power of details. In the second half of the book, Bailey presents the best of his most recent work, exceptional parties shown in their entirety. The reader will find innumerable inspirations for planning a breathtaking, unforgettable event. Published September 2009
70. Snow Flakes and Schnapps Jane Lawson £25 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 288 /120 photographs, 100 recipes /28x24cm Snowflakes and Schnapps takes you on a culinary journey. Through the magnificent cold-climate cuisines of the snow-cloaked regions of northern, central and eastern Europe, from the seaside towns of Scandinavia to the alpine villages of Austria, from the ski fields of France to the castles of Germany, and as far afield as the whiteblanketed cities of Russia and beyond, comes this enticing collection of recipes. Jane Lawson provides the perfect mix of the types of food we crave during the chillier months, featuring both traditional recipes and updates on some beloved classics. Snowflakes and Schnapps is a thoroughly researched book by an award-winning author, beautifully designed and full of rich and tempting illustrations. Published September 2009
Lifestyle and Culture │ Autumn 2009 71. The Marchesa Casati: Portraits of a Muse Scot D. Ryersson and Michael Orlando Yaccarino, with a preface by Diane von Furstenberg £29.99 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 240 / 80 colour and 120 monochrome illustrations / 28x23cm The Marchesa Casati is a visual biography told through a collection of photographs, paintings and illustrations of the legendary and eccentric socialite Marchesa Luisa Casati. During the first half of the twentieth century, Marchesa Luisa Casati (1881-1957) was Europe's most notorious celebrity. Her eccentric personality and scandalous escapades captivated some of the most influential artists of her time. She was painted by Boldini, sketched by Drian and photographed by Man Ray, among others. Jack Kerouac dedicated poems to her; Fortuny, Poiret and Erté dressed her. Published October 2009
72. Outlaws! Adventures of Pirates, Scoundrels, and Other Rebels Laurent Marechaux £27.50 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 240 /Illustrated in colour throughout /31.5x25cm A collection of fifty astonishing stories featuring herovillains ranging from Robin Hood to Buffalo Bill, and from Calamity Jane to Bonnie and Clyde. Whether a pirate, a gunslinger, a gangster, or a desert fiend, you aren’t born an outlaw, you become one. These rebels rose up against injustice; they yearned for great open spaces. From the monopoly of the maritime powers to the advent of industrialism, they defied everything, and in doing so they signed their own death warrants. Unable to tolerate arbitrary justice, brazen profiteering, or the oppression of the poor, these exceptional men and women rebelled and became feared outlaws. First seen as nothing but dreaded bandits, today they provoke the rapt fascination of all who secretly harbor a thirst for rebellion and wild adventure. Published September 2009
Lifestyle and Culture │ Autumn 2009 73. Redeeming Features. A Memoir Nicholas Haslam £25 / Hardback / pp. 352 / Illustrated throughout in colour and monochrome / 24x15.5cm Nicky Haslam has found himself at the centre of the most interesting circles wherever he is: at parties, opening nights, royal weddings. In London in the late '50s he crossed paths—and more—with Cecil Beaton, Francis Bacon, Diana Cooper, Lucian Freud, David Hockney and Noel Coward. In the '60s, in New York, he encountered Dorothy Parker, Cole Porter, Andy Warhol, Jack Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe while working at Vogue and Show magazines, before decamping to a ranch in Arizona to raise Arabian horses, when he wasn't commuting to Los Angeles to decorate for the stars. Back in England in the early '80s, he attended the wedding of his cousin Diana Spencer and designed for everyone from James Goldsmith to Bryan Ferry. Haslam is a gifted and exuberant storyteller with an exacting eye for the telling detail. Redeeming Features is a fascinating look at our culture, a compelling and wholly singular document of our times. Published November 2009
74. The World in Vogue: People, Parties, Places Edited by Hamish Bowles and Alexandra Kotur Price tbc / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 400 /Over 300 colour and monochrome photographs /33x25cm This one-of-a-kind book of 300 photographs of some of the most celebrated actors, artists, models, First Ladies, and social figures draws on stories that have appeared in the pages of Vogue over the past four decades, as well as photographs from those stories that have never been published. These trendsetters and newsmakers are captured by such famous photographers as Cecil Beaton, Jonathan Becker, Horst P. Horst, Edward Steichen, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, François Halard, Helmut Newton, Snowdon, Toni Frissell, Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, and Annie Leibovitz. Not only did these photographers take dazzling portraits of these iconic figures, they also documented their parties, weddings, houses, and gardens. Writers like Hamish Bowles, Paul Rudnick, Truman Capote, Francis Wyndham, Jeffrey Steingarten, William Norwich, Gloria Steinem, Georgina Howell, Vicki Woods, Marina Rust, Michael Specter, and Jonathan Van Meter tell you the stories behind these figures and events. Published November 2009
Lifestyle and Culture │ Autumn 2009 75. Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman Matt Stone and Preston Lerner, with a foreword by Mario Andretti £18.99 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 180 / 100 colour and 50 monochrome illustrations / 27x21cm A fitting tribute to a man who was as passionate in his racing as his acting, and once commented he only took films on to afford his racing career. Published October 2009
76. The Most Beautiful Wine Cellars in the World Edited by Jurgen Lijcops £50 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 240 / 300 colour illustrations / 30x30cm A unique perspective on the most beautiful, impressive and atmospheric cellars through which many a wine enthusiast would gladly be allowed to wander. Published October 2009
77. Country Cooking of Ireland Colman Andrews £35 / Hardback / pp. 392 / 250 colour illustrations / 28x23cm There is a sense in which all Irish cooking is country cooking: straightforward, homely fare, based on first-rate raw materials. This book captures this culinary spirit with 250 recipes and stories about farmers, producers and regions. Published November 2009
78. Charley Harper. An Illustrated Life Todd Oldham £34.95 / Hardback / pp. 424 / Over 600 colour illustrations / 21.5x30.5cm Incredibly, Charley Harper’s work has never before been published in one complete retrospective. This volume is the definitive Charley Harper book to have on your bookshelf! Published October 2009
79. The Art of Vintage: An Aesthetic Odyssey Through 20 Vintage Perrier-Jouet Champagnes Serena Sutcliffe, Jean-Pierre Devroey and Federico Simonti £45 / Hardback / pp. 400 / Beautifully illustrated in colour and monochrome / 32.5 x 25 cm This unique guide offers fascinating, original, and creative insights into art and history through the legendary vintages of PerrierJouët champagne. Published December 2009
Gardens and Flowers │ Autumn 2009 80. Garden Wisdom Compiled by Leslie Geddes-Brown, with illustrations by Angie Lewin £17.95 / Hardback, with pastedown on front board / pp. 160 / 20 colour plates by Angie Lewin / 23x19cm This anthology of practical advice from more than 50 eminent gardeners is full of wit, wisdom and experience. Comprising extracts on subjects as varied as water gardens and window-boxes, lettuce and lupins, it offers insights into the patience and versatility required of the successful gardener as he or she negotiates the vagaries of soil, climate and the seasons to say nothing of the temperamental behaviour of different plants. From the elegant prose of Sir George Sitwell, evoking the seamaidens and gold-red fish that might lurk beneath the surface of a water-basin, to Vita Sackville-West describing the glories of the scent of thyme and Anna Pavord recounting her tribulations and triumphs with tulips, there is something here to inspire every gardener, whether novice or seasoned professional, all year round. Exquisitely illustrated with prints by the artist Angie Lewin, this is a delightful, useful and thoroughly engaging book. Published September 2009
81. Power of Gardens Nancy Goslee Power, with photographs by Tim StreetPorter £35 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 240 /200 colour illustrations and 25 plans /27x27cm Renowned garden designer Nancy Goslee Power presents this lavish collection of her best work, with photos by architectural photographer Tim Street-Porter and a foreword by Frank Gehry. Nancy Power is to landscape what Frank Gehry is to architecture, or Bunny Williams to interiors—a master, a visionary, a seasoned professional at the very pinnacle of her craft. The designs Power creates reflect the meticulous attention she pays to each place's particularity and to the desires and living patterns of those who will use and enjoy her gardens. From residential gardens in Beverly Hills and Malibu to a Giverny-inspired sculpture garden in Pasadena, the selection of Power’s work in this beautiful book reveals her multidimensional aesthetic; each of her projects reminding us of the power that gardens have to refresh the body, center the mind, and liberate the spirit. Published October 2009
Gardens and Flowers │ Autumn 2009 82. Designing With Plants Noyl Kingsbury and Piet Oudolf £16.99 / Hardback / pp. 160 / 300 colour illustrations / 28x24cm Designing with Plants is an informative and visually breathtaking study of Piet Oudolf's planting theory and practice. It provides all the advice necessary to create the same effects in your own garden. Published November 2009
83. Flower Arranging the American Way Nancy D’Oench, with photographs by Mick Hales £29.99/ Hardback / pp. 256 / 252 full colour illustrations / 30.5x23cm A beautifully illustrated book showcasing more than 200 designs by more than 130 gifted amateur arrangers from all over the United States. Published November 2009
84. Bouquets With Personality Lucinda Rooney, with photographs by Mick Hales £19.99 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 160 / Illustrated in colour throughout / 26x22cm Bouquets with Personality is an inspirational, educational and fun new way of learning how to design and interact with flowers and plants. Published October 2009
85. Everything You Can Do in the Garden Without Actually Gardening Philippa Lewis £16.99 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 216 / 100 colour illustrations / 21x16cm Within the garden we create our own kingdom and do precisely what we want, as this book delightfully demonstrates. Published October 2009
86. Fountains and Water Features. From Ancient Springs to Modern Marvels Rosalind Hopwood £35 / Hardback, dust jacket / pp. 208 / Over 150 illustrations / 29.5x25cm This book shows how fountains and water features have developed in Europe from antiquity to the present day. Published September 2009
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