25 Years of Conde Nast Traveler: The Photographs
Anyone who's ever sifted through an issue of Conde Nast Traveler is very familiar with the stunning photography found in their travel editorials. Assouline captures this and more inside 25 Years of Conde Nast Traveler: The Photographs ($95):
"The latest in Assouline’s series in collaboration with the world’s premier travel magazine, 25 Years of Condé Nast Traveler: The Photographs is a retrospective of its most stunning images, including works by Helmut Newton and Brigitte Lacombe. Featuring 25 exceptional fold-out images and accompanied by essays by notable authors, plus maps and annotations by the magazine’s editors and the photographers themselves, this collector’s edition is sure to spark readers’ wanderlust."
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Harry Benson, The Beatles
Taschen and accomplished photographer Harry Benson release, The Beatles, a massive photographic tome collecting iconic imagery of the fab four from 1964 to 1966:
"In early 1964, Harry Benson was getting on a plane for a foreign assignment in Africa, when he got a call from the photo editor of London newspaper The Daily Express. He was now going with The Beatles to Paris to document French Beatlemania and what followed was the biggest (ticket to) ride of his life.
Benson was warmly welcomed into The Beatles’ inner sanctum, resulting in some of the most intimate photographs ever taken of the band, then on the cusp of world domination. In Paris, he took the famous photograph of the Fab Four having a pillow fight at the George V Hotel; he shot their groundbreaking first visit to the United States, the full impact of New York hysteria, their famous appearance on The Ed Sullivan show, the band in Florida, including their surprising encounter with Cassius Clay; as well as on the set of A Hard Day’s Night. The relationship continued in 1966, including George’s honeymoon in Barbados and their notorious US tour, under the shadow cast by Lennon’s comment that the Beatles were “bigger than Jesus Christ.”"
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The Ivy League
Assouline gives us a look inside America's most prestigious universities in their latest book, The Ivy League:
"Much more than a grouping of eight colleges and universities, the Ivy League—with its hallowed halls, private clubs, and grassy quadrangles—is the consummate reward of the American Dream. Captured in countless novels, films, and television shows, and mentioned in everyday conversations around the globe, these centuries-old institutions stand proudly as universal symbols of one of America’s greatest strengths—its world-renowned education system. Representing the apex of academic achievement, the Ivy League is also a gateway to the socially powerful and elite, making it the wish of all parents for their children. But that’s only the beginning. Taking a close-up look at each of these campuses, Harvard alumnus Daniel Cappello illustrates the unique spirit of each school and determines what sets them apart—from the presidents they’ve trained to the silver-screen characters they’ve inspired; from the size of their endowments to the number of celebrities they enroll; from dominant political stances to athletic rivalries, architectural styles, and popular fashion."
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The Isle Of Man Stamp Collection By Paul Smith
To help celebrate the upcoming London 2012 Olympic Games, famed British designer Sir Paul Smith created a collection of stamps and postcards for the Isle of Man Post Office. The book ($82) collects Smith's designs which are inspired by his love for cycling. Link
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Damn Good Advice (for people with talent!)
Advertising legend George Lois has some words for all of you creatives out there:
"Damn Good Advice (For People With Talent!) is a look into the mind of one of America's most legendary creative thinkers, George Lois. Offering indispensle lessons, practical advice, facts, anecdotes and inspiration, this book is a timeless creative bible for all those looking to succeed in life, business and creativity. These are key lessons derived from the incomparle life of 'Master Communicator' George Lois, the original Mad Man of Madison Avenue. Written and compiled by the man The Wall Street Journal called "prodigy, enfant terrible, founder of agencies, creator of legends," each step is borne from a passion to succeed and a disdain for the status quo."
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Mid-Century Ads: Advertising from the Mad Men Era
Taschen shows us how the real Don Drapers of the world got it done:
"Gleaned from thousands of images, this companion set of books offers the best of American print advertising in the age of the “Big Idea.” At the height of American consumerism magazines were flooded with clever campaigns selling everything from girdles to guns. These optimistic indicators paint a fascinating picture of the colorful capitalism that dominated the spirit of the 1950s and 60s, as concerns about the Cold War gave way to the carefree booze-and-cigarettes Mad Men era. Also included is a wide range of significant advertising campaigns from both eras, giving insight into the zeitgeist of the time. Bursting with fresh, crisp colors, these ads have been digitally mastered to look as bright and new as the day they first hit newsstands."
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The New York Times, 36 Hours: 150 Weekends in the USA & Canada
Wondering how to spend the weekend on this great continent of ours? The New York Times and Taschen have collected the paper's "36 hours" columns in a travel book that covers 150 destinations throughout the US and Canada:
"In this book, the Times and TASCHEN bring together updated and new versions of "36 Hours" columns in 150 U.S. and Canadian locations, from the great urban centers on everyone’s travel list to surprising locales with undiscovered character and charm. The paths lead to fashionable clubs in Manhattan, blues joints in the Mississippi Delta, architectural treasures tucked in the Pennsylvania hills, the French America of Quebec, the seaside cliffs and Hollywood cool of California, and well beyond. For a taste of adventure and a veritable journey throughout the continent, explore 36 Hours in America."
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The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier
Abrams publishes the first retrospective on fashion legend, Jean Paul Gaultier:
"The first major monograph on Gaultier brings together archival documents and over fifty interviews with Gaultier’s muses and colleagues, as well as the artists he has created costumes for: Pedro Almodóvar, Catherine Deneuve, Madonna, Helen Mirren, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Martin Margiela, Pierre Cardin, Dita Von Teese, Marion Cotillard, Kylie Minogue, Polly Mellen, and Tom Ford, to name just a few.
It features many previously unpublished illustrations thanks to the collaboration of renowned fashion photographers and the Maison Jean Paul Gaultier. The publication also includes two interviews with Gaultier, one by Florence Müller, art historian, and the other by Thierry-Maxime Loriot, as well as an interview with Valerie Steele, fashion historian and director of New York’s Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). An essay written by Suzy Menkes looks at Gaultier’s fashion shows and examines their visionary reflection of society’s evolution over the past thirty-five years."
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Hudson's Bay Company by Assouline
Assouline tells the story of the historic Canadian retailer, Hudson's Bay Company:
"From fur traders and settlers to fashion leaders today, Hudson's Bay Company has a rich 300-year history: It is the world's first department store inextricably linked to a nation and its story. Here, in more than 200 illustrations, discover the brand's iconic past and how it continues to shape trends and tastes today. With a foreword by Vanity Fair's Graydon Carter."
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Bill's Everyday Asian for Monocle
Australian chef Bill Granger is the author of "Everyday Asian", the latest in Monocle's book series, a cookbook on classic Asian recipes everyone should know. The limited edition book ($50) is linen-bound and signed by Granger and will feature recipes for staples like Chicken Satay, Beef Rendang, and Pad Thai noodles. Link
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