San Diego: it’s a coastal paradise with year-round perfect weather, palm trees swaying in the breeze, and a laid-back vibe that will instantly put a smile on your face. It’s not only sunshine and perfect waves, though. This SoCal spot is rich in history. It is a mecca of delicious food and drink. And its proximity to Mexico makes for a breathtaking border culture that is seen, felt, and tasted everywhere you go.
From exploring haunted mansions to channeling your inner bookworm at a queer-owned feminist bookshop, going on a guided mezcal adventure to shopping for doll house construction materials, or fraternizing with friendly ungulates to wading in mineral-rich hot springs, there’s no shortage of fun to be had in San Diego County.
So, whether you’re a San Diego native, a visitor, or just considering a sunny vacation, this book will give you 111 ideas for a really good time. Go on, what are you waiting for?
“A scholarly but readable book which, well over a century on, emphasizes the growing importance of the artists as a group and, importantly, as individuals.” The Herald
Four trailblazing artists – Samuel John Peploe, John Duncan Fergusson, George Leslie Hunter and Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell – transformed Scottish art with their vision and vibrancy.
This is the story of the interwoven lives of Samuel John Peploe, John Duncan Fergusson, George Leslie Hunter and Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell. They were bound together by friendship and an immersion in progressive French art, which resulted in their use of bold design, beautiful brushwork and, above all, brilliant color.
Individually and collectively the four artists were the torch bearers of modern art in Scotland. In 1937 the artist David Foggie described Peploe as ʻthe creator of a new beauty, entirely of this century and uniqueʼ. This description can be applied to all the members of the quartet now celebrated as the ʻScottish Colouristsʼ.
In this richly illustrated account based on new research, acclaimed art historian Alice Strang re-examines the Colouristsʼ lives, work and international legacy, revealing why their art continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
This is a book about traveling for those of us who’d rather take our time. Whether it’s meeting artisans in Toyama or wandering between onsen hot springs in Kinosaki, walking the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails or relaxing in the tropical paradise of Okinawa, travel is so much more than ticking off landmarks or filling an Instagram grid. This stunning book of 20 inspiring essays, each complete with a directory of personal recommendations, offers a considered, authentic approach to one of the world’s most traveled destinations.
Between the Symbolist fin de siècle and the avant-garde, Léon Spilliaert (1881–1946) remained a singular outsider. Like James Ensor, with whom he shared Ostend, irony, and a spirit of non-conformism, he viewed the world differently. Spilliaert developed a unique and spiritual visual language through pastel and gouache, purified fields of color, and elegant lines. His celebrated seascapes, deserted beaches, empty interiors, and solitary figures evoke an atmosphere of mystery and alienation.
This richly illustrated book brings his oeuvre vividly back to life. Anne Adriaens-Pannier discusses drawings and paintings while also highlighting illustrations and lithographs. Spilliaert emerges as a fascinating link between the major artistic movements of his time. The most comprehensive book on Léon Spilliaert.
Architecture carries memory. It preserves the character of a place while allowing it to evolve for contemporary life. Modern Heritage Homes explores this relationship through a collection of residences that balance history, craftsmanship, and modern living with remarkable sensitivity.
Across these pages, twenty-three homes reveal how designers and architects around the world reinterpret heritage in ways that feel both grounded and current. Some projects draw directly from traditional vernacular forms, while others reinterpret the spirit of modernism through proportion, material, and atmosphere. Together they show that timeless design is shaped by continuity, not imitation. From the quiet elegance of South Dublin Residence to the sculptural clarity of Melody House in the Southern Highlands of Australia, each project demonstrates a strong connection between architecture and landscape. In South Dublin, lime plaster walls, timber beams, and stone floors create a home rooted in tradition, softened for contemporary family life. In Melody House, inspired by Richard Neutra’s modernism, clean horizontal lines and expansive glazing create a dialog between architecture, music, and nature.
In South Africa, An Arts and Crafts Home celebrates craftsmanship and vernacular character through textured materials, layered interiors, and a close relationship with its setting. In Texas, Arrowhead rises above Lake Travis as a retreat inspired by Mediterranean light and romantic spatial sequences, combining openness with intimacy. The California projects bring another dimension to the collection. Brentwood Park Residence and Cole Valley Classic reflect a refined West Coast sensibility where warmth, restraint, and natural textures create deeply personal spaces. In Nantucket, a coastal residence is reimagined with softened palettes and a renewed connection to the Atlantic horizon, proving how even familiar typologies can feel entirely new.
Further into the book, homes such as A Thatched-Roof Villa in the Netherlands and Four Seasons R01 in Istanbul reveal how regional traditions can be translated through a modern lens. Whether through the enduring silhouette of a thatched roof or the quiet precision of contemporary detailing, these homes demonstrate the richness of local identity. What connects all of these projects is a shared respect for permanence, craftsmanship, and emotional resonance. These are homes designed not only to be seen, but to be lived in, adapted, and passed on. They remind us that heritage is not fixed. It is continually shaped by the people who inhabit it. Modern Heritage Homes is an invitation to explore that ongoing dialog between past and present, and to discover how thoughtful design can create homes of lasting beauty.
Founded by Leigh and Kevin Misso, the firm has redefined the traditional design-build model into a far more ambitious and holistic philosophy of integration. Every project begins with a singular vision in which structure, interiors and everyday living are thoughtfully interwoven from the earliest sketch. This book welcomes readers into the intersection of craftsmanship and story. Each home is shaped as both a sanctuary and a narrative, a composition of beauty, balance, and belonging. River Brook’s work lives in the delicate space where history and modernity meet, honoring the soul of the past through the artistry of the present. Above all the firm’s vision is simple: to transform houses into homes where life unfolds with warmth, grace and purpose. The firm’s philosophy, “Living with Legacy,” reflects its commitment to creating homes that honor the past while shaping the present. Homes composed with enduring craftsmanship. Effortless proportion and beauty that feels both timeless and liveable. At the heart of Living with Legacy is the overarching theme: “Designing What Endures.”
The volume invites readers to reconsider the symbolic complexity of the Colosseum through the works of one of the most captivating contemporary photographers, Olivo Barbieri. Famous for his unique use of perspective and light, Barbieri transforms the Colosseum into a disquieting visual narrative, highlighting its history, modernity, and architectural seriality. Each photograph, turning space into time, captures the monument’s infinite grandeur and its most auratic details. This significant sequence of images offers a singular perspective from unprecedented viewpoints, making the ancient world extraordinarily present while preserving its timeless vastness. The book is enriched with texts by Andrea Cortellessa and Luca Fiore.
Text in English and Italian.
Two souls coexisted within the genius of Salvador Dalí: one revolutionary, the other deeply rooted in the great tradition of painting. The volume, edited by Lucia Moni and Carme Ruiz, with scientific supervision by Montse Aguer, presents a close dialog with art history, counterpointed by a comparison with Pablo Picasso, an emblem of revolution and modernity. Dalí. Revolution and Tradition also explores the artist’s relationship with the masters who most deeply influenced his vision—Velázquez, Vermeer, and Raphael, his favorite painters—highlighting how his pursuit of technical perfection and formal harmony intertwines with surrealist irreverence and a constant drive toward innovation. Alongside masterpieces inspired by the great artists of the past, the volume also features a selection of illustrations for the book 50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship, a testament to Dalí’s profound reflections on art, technique, and creation.
I am Mine traces Feuerman’s emergence as a key figure in the Superrealist movement of the 1970s, and considers her ongoing influence on contemporary sculpture. The 1960s and 1970s marked the rise of countercultural movements that challenged social norms regarding sexuality and morality. These movements fostered a more liberal approach to art, allowing artists to explore taboo subjects without fear of censorship. The feminist movement of the late 1960s and the following decade also transformed perceptions of self-determination in the management of one’s sexuality. Female artists began to reclaim their bodies, challenging male dominated narratives that often marginalized or objectified female experiences. ” With this book, I wanted to initiate a reflection on the cultural climate that characterized the 1970s. I am Mine stems from my need to investigate what meaning my early work might have for younger generations who did not experience that climate of great trans- formation. This led me to engage with female critics with different perspectives, whose texts are collected here”. (Carole A. Feuerman)
Through more than one hundred works, the official catalog of the first major exhibition in Montreal. The entire artistic journey of M.C. Escher (1898–1972), from his early training and travels in Italy to the complex technical experiments that made him an artist admired even in scientific circles. The volume reconstructs M.C. Escher’s visual and conceptual universe: a space where nature, art, science, and mathematics intertwine in a fascinating and dizzying balance. His works – true architectures of the imagination – continue to influence our contemporary gaze, becoming part of the collective imagination through textbooks, magazines, design, and pop culture. Trained as a graphic artist, M.C. Escher created around 450 prints, each with a distinctive style and extraordinary precision. His creations speak not only to art lovers but also to those passionate about geometry, mathematics, visual sciences, architecture, and graphic design.
A dialog between Rome and Vienna unfolds through the masterpieces of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, tracing the cultural ties that united the two capitals and shaped their artistic traditions. Featuring over fifty works commissioned by the Habsburg imperial family between the 16th and 18th centuries, the volume offers a privileged insight into the splendor, collecting taste, and political vision of one of Europe’s most powerful dynasties. Through essays and scholarly contributions, the book explores the relationship between art, history, and power, highlighting masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens, Diego Velazquez, Anthony van Dyck, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, and Arcimboldo.
“… it’s also a book to dip into – for inspiration, for discovery, or simply for the pleasure of armchair exploration.” — Worldwide Writer
Dorset doesn’t have any motorways. Or cities. Or major industries. We do have railways – but don’t expect high speed intercity connections. But these are the reasons why the county is so appealing: The pace of life is slower, the people friendlier, the views more unspoiled. The county is a magnet for creative types: artisan food producers, eco-preneurs, artists and craftspeople who are quietly building businesses in small towns and villages, tucked away in back lanes and converted farm buildings.
Whether you’re a local, a seasoned traveler or first-time visitor, beautiful, quirky Dorset will surprise and delight you. This guide will introduce you to 111 off-the-beaten track (and sometimes off-the-wall) locations that make this slice of the West Country a wonderful place to live and a great place to visit.
Pick flowers in the grounds of a ruined abbey. Watch the summer solstice at a mini Stonehenge. Spot badgers in fancy dress. Buy wobbly bread from a post office. Moon-bathe in a beach-side sauna. Or fill your boots at a dry dock.
Formula 1 is no longer just the pinnacle of motorsport—it is the greatest show on Earth. Every Grand Prix weekend transforms cities into global stages where speed meets style, technology meets glamour, and the world’s biggest stars gather to witness history unfold. Formula 1 – The Greatest Racing Spectacle in the World takes readers beyond the grid and into the extraordinary universe surrounding the championship. From iconic street circuits and legendary venues to celebrity-filled paddocks, exclusive hospitality, spectacular concerts, luxury yachts, fashion, and unforgettable moments, this visually stunning volume captures the atmosphere that makes Formula 1 unlike any other sporting event. Richly illustrated with breathtaking photography, the book celebrates the people, places, and experiences that define the modern Formula 1 lifestyle. More than a story about racing, it is a portrait of a global phenomenon where world champions, Hollywood icons, musicians, royalty, and millions of passionate fans come together for the ultimate celebration of speed, spectacle, and luxury.
Since 1837, Hermès has represented the pinnacle of French craftsmanship, timeless elegance, and understated luxury. What began as a Parisian harness workshop has evolved into one of the world’s most respected maisons, celebrated for its uncompromising dedication to quality, iconic leather goods, silk scarves, equestrian heritage, watches, jewelry, and ready-to-wear collections. Hermès Édition is a beautifully designed visual journey through the remarkable world of Hermès. Richly illustrated with stunning photography, iconic creations, archival moments, and exquisite details, the book explores the maison’s heritage, master craftsmanship, legendary handbags, silk artistry, fashion, equestrian traditions, and enduring influence on the world of luxury.
Created for fashion lovers, collectors, and admirers of exceptional design, this elegant volume is both an inspiring source of knowledge and a sophisticated object in its own right. Whether displayed on a coffee table or enjoyed page by page, Hermès Édition celebrates a house whose commitment to craftsmanship and timeless design has made it one of the world’s most coveted luxury brands.
Published as part of the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, this publication symbolically presents 70 works of art from the collection assembled by its founder. Seventy Years, Seventy Works also marks the reopening of the Gulbenkian Museum following its closure for refurbishment. The renovation project set out to evoke the spirit and coherence of the original design, re-establishing the relationship between architecture, art and nature. The selection of works chosen by the Museum’s curators is representative of the collection’s excellence and diversity, reflecting Calouste Gulbenkian’s refined taste. Following the path of the permanent exhibition, the works presented here span multiple periods and geographical regions, ranging from Antiquity and originating from Asia and Europe.
This book, designed by Panorama Design Studio, is illustrated with a wide selection of images and accompanied by texts written by the museum curatorial team.
Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver: this singular name belongs to one of the most original professional watches of the 1960s, combining an unparalleled number of functions with a timeless design.
Created in 1961, this chronograph was produced for around ten years under several brand names, through a partnership between the Swiss company NIVADA SA and the American firm CROTON WATCH CO. This led to some of its dials bearing probably the most complicated name in watchmaking history: CROTON NIVADA GRENCHEN Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver. Thanks to the authors’ trademark rigorous methodology, the signature of the ONLY series of reference works, this book reveals the incredible diversity of the Chronomaster models. It is intended both as an initiation for connoisseurs of exceptional watches and as a reference guide for collectors.
This legendary watch will doubtless thus regain the place it deserves among the most desirable 1960s chronographs.
This richly illustrated volume presents more than 200 photographs spanning nearly three decades of Jessica Lange’s photographic practice. Through a series of thematic chapters, the book reveals the artist’s deeply personal vision, shaped by a poetic sensitivity to places, people, memory, and the passing of time.
From the iconic black-and-white images of Highway 61 and the vibrant atmosphere of Mexico, to the deserted streets of New York during the pandemic and the striking portraits of Freak Show, the volume explores the many facets of Lange’s work. Landscapes, gestures, traces of history, and everyday encounters come together in a visual narrative that transforms ordinary moments into images of remarkable emotional depth.
Featuring critical essays and a selection of previously unpublished works, this book offers the most comprehensive overview of Jessica Lange’s photography to date, highlighting the distinctive artistic voice of one of the most compelling image-makers of our time.
Seth is one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary urban art. For 30 years, the French artist has transformed walls around the world into poetic narratives populated by children whose faces are often hidden from view. This major bilingual monograph takes the form of an alphabet book: 26 themes, from Art and Boat to Ukraine, Vortex and Zen, provide an original route through his artistic vocabulary. Seth looks back on his beginnings in Paris, his training at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs, and the journeys he began in 2003, when encounters with artists and communities across the globe reshaped his approach to public space. Bringing together murals, paintings, drawings, sculpture and installations, the book reveals the constant dialog between his street and studio practices. With a foreword by Oli (Bigflo & Oli) and more than 300 images, it is both a visual journey and a personal account of art, childhood, travel, imagination and human connection.
Text in English and French.
In 1967, a 17-year-old aspiring photographer named Ed Caraeff found himself front row at the Monterey Pop Festival, California. Caraeff had never seen Hendrix before, nor was he familiar with his music. But Caraeff had his ever-present camera and as Hendrix lit his guitar, he snapped a photo. That picture – Hendrix burning his guitar at Monterey – has become one of the most iconic images of rock and roll. A photo that defined Hendrix as an artist, appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine not once, but twice, and launched Caraeff’s photographic career. Timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Monterey Pop Festival, Burning Desire reveals never-before published images from the magnificent, Hendrix-dedicated archive that Caraeff has compiled. From onstage to backstage, Jimi Hendrix was as electric in front of the camera as he was when he strummed his guitar. In Burning Desire, Caraeff showcases more than 100 images, including rare shots and contract sheets, and discusses his experiences with this incredible musician. Contents: Monterey International Pop Music Festival: June 18, 1967 Hollywood Bowl: August 18, 1967 Anaheim Convention Center: February 9, 1968 Ackerman Union Ballroom: February 13, 1968 Hollywood Bowl: September 14, 1968 Whiskey-A-Go-Go: October 1968 Newport ’69: June 20-22, 1969
TVBoy leads Drago’s 36 Chambers series into an artistic representation of the digital age in this eclectic collection of fine art, drawings and graffiti. His unique iconography depicts heavily caricatured children whose block-like heads are interchangeable with television screens. These inimitable characters have a Kauai grace reminiscent of Katano, Kaikai and Murukami but are unmistakably influenced by the occidental imagery of comic strips defined by the likes of Schultz and Watterson.
Hubert Le Gall is an aesthete with eclectic and unclassifiable talent who refuses to be pigeonholed in a style or trapped by routine. Constantly coming up with new associations of quirky ideas, switching between set design, art, and decoration, Hubert Le Gall takes great delight in playing with traditions and derision, with forms, light and cast shadows, contents and containers, solids and things untied… Pic poissons Pedestal table, Taureau cabinet, Pot de fleurs armchair, Marguerites table, Spot Dog lamp, Dorian mirror, his playful and poetic pieces never fail to enchant or to surprise. Text in English and French.
As part of the on-trend Insta Grammar series, this perpetual calendar compiles the best Instagram images for 365 days of the year. A block calendar with its own box, it is full of surprising and striking images with a color palette that resonates with the seasons (dark, cold winter to light, hot summer). Each day has a witty, thought-provoking quote. A beautiful gift, for others and for yourself.
“Taking the best of Instagram and printing it, the Insta Grammar series of coffee table books prove there’s a (physical) place for your favourite online images.” – Vogue
50 Ways to Cycle the World is the kind of book you’d give to a friend or family member who’s considering cycling somewhere in the world but feels that there are too many obstacles to overcome. 50 Ways encapsulates 50 unique cycling projects accomplished by 75 cyclists from 23 countries. It serves as the ultimate visual guide and encyclopedia to traveling by bicycle no matter what your personal situation is. You’ll find impressive, powerful, emotional and incredibly fun stories on almost every page, accompanied by the beautiful and inspiring photography shot all over our planet by the many cyclists who’ve shared their cycling stories.
Want to know what it’s like to cycle alone, with a dog or a cat, with kids, or with strangers you meet on the road? Or how to travel by tandem, folding bicycle, e-bike or on a bamboo frame? Or maybe you’re simply in need of that last little push over the doorstep, inspired by those who’ve seen the world by bike. Featuring over 400 revealing questions and answers, we’re sure 50 Ways to Cycle the World will tell you exactly what you need to know in order to overcome whatever is holding you back from starting out on your big adventure.
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Off-Grid Adventures brings together 20 exceptional travel adventures to special and surprising places all over the world. From a visit to the Japanese art islands of Naoshima and Teshima to surfing in Korea, horseback riding in Kyrgyzstan, and hang gliding over Canadian glaciers, this book is a source of inspiration for the modern adventurer who wants to stay far away from the beaten track and go in search of authentic experiences that respect the environment and the local population. Includes beautiful and awe-inspiring images from renowned travel photographers, travel tips and guidance for the best places to go and to stay.