Abrams & Chronicle Books

A New York Times and Wall Street Journal Nonfiction Bestseller! — What happened that night on Dead Mountain?The mystery of Dead Mountain: In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the mountain climbing incident—unexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent

From the wildly popular Instagram account, Disappointing Affirmations hilariously counters the culture of relentless toxic positivity with a realistic take on a disappointing world where failure is always an option, but that's okay.

Pairing lovely vacation photos taken by the author himself with sayings that are amusingly self-critical, encouraging, disillusioned, or all t

Just like people, there are so many ways a city can be. And this lively picture book explores all of them. From quiet and dreamy to bright and buzzing, the magnificent diversity of our world is vividly celebrated by connecting the uniqueness of its places with the people who live in them. Wild, gritty, bookish, or sheltering - if you were a city, how would YOU be?

Here at last is the stress-reducing colouring book that lets adults of all ages colour their way through the funny and true annoyances of everyday life. From trying to assemble flat pack furniture to clearing an office paper jam, juggling remote controls, dropping contact lenses on the bathroom floor, and nudging the cat who absolutely won't let you read your book, the dozens of witty and sympathe

By NEW YORK TIMES–bestselling author Annie Barrows and Pura Belpré Honor award recipient Leo Espinosa, this funny yet thought-provoking picture book offers a sequence of outlandishly fun compare-and-contrasts that show how humans are much more like each other than we are different.

Even in the best of times, family life can get kind of annoying. And home may be where the heart is, as they say, but wow can the people you share it with uniquely test your nerves. THIS ANNOYING FAMILY LIFE is here to help. This stress-reducing adult coloring book lets you color your way through the funny and true irritations and minor catastrophes of life with those we love the most (most of the

Read the world to change the world with this artful picture book about friendship and sign language, originally published in the Philippines in concert with nonprofit Room to Read, and artfully revised for this global edition.Our new neighbors' hands are dancing. Their hands move as if to music. What are they saying to each other?Sam's new neighbors' hands make graceful movements she doesn't recog

Craft your way to calm with this all-levels kit designed to help you unwind and tap into the present moment through meditative marbling! Marbling is a great way to unplug and slow down by busying your hands and calming your mind. As you watch how different colors interact with one another, you'll notice that each marbled creation is entirely unique and impossible to replicate, serving as a lovely

This photographic celebration of queer love and excellence gathers fourteen LGBTQ+ power couples, offering a glimpse into the journeys that led to their meaningful relationships and thriving careers. From designer Debbie Millman's ardent courtship of writer Roxane Gay (which resulted in their marriage in 2020) to the romantic and creative relationship forged between Perfume Genius bandmates Mike

Celebrate twelve months of charming, cozy, quirky, and gorgeous bookstores around the world.

This wall calendar invites you on a literary journey around the world, from New York to Paris and from Venice to Hanoi. Immerse yourself in the joy of bookshops and the thrill of travel all year. The best bookstore is just around the corner.

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Stay organized and inspired all year long with this weekly planner featuring final frames from My Neighbor Totoro, Studio Ghibli's beautifully animated fantasy film about a family and their local forest spirits.

With colorful artwork throughout, plenty of space for notes, and a handy ribbon marker, this calendar makes it easy and fun to keep track of your to-dos and daily adventures. Pe

Put the past behind you with a whole year full of famous derrieres in art!

From the lusciously rendered bottoms of Renaissance paintings to the abstract curves of contemporary art, this wall calendar offers a funny treat all year round.

24-page 12 x 12 inch month-by-month calendar

HILARIOUS AND UNIQUE: The strategically cropped images of famous art make for

Explore the wonders of the woods, from ferns to fungi, all year long.

Enjoy beautiful photographs of mushrooms, mosses, and other foraged treasures for a whole year. This wall calendar features striking nature portraits by artist Julya Hajnoczky that celebrate the biodiversity of the forest.

24-page 12 x 12 inch month-by-month calendar

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Based on the new book from Jeffrey Brown, the New York Times bestselling author of the classic Darth Vader and Son series, the Mandalorian and Child 2025 Wall Calendar includes exclusive artwork of Din Djarin and Grogu traveling the galaxy with their friends, including Bo Katan, IG-11, Peli Motto, The Armorer, and more. Charmingly funny, this comic illustrated calendar will delight Star War

This bestselling and sassy wall calendar remains a beloved favorite.

Anne Taintor's vintage ladies serve up wicked wit, dark humor, and just the right dose of bad behavior. This hilarious 2025 wall calendar provides irreverent quips for each month of the year.

24-page 12 x 12 inch month-by-month calendar

BELOVED ARTIST: Anne Taintor has been making people s

This handy portable sketchbook has space to draw daily for one year. With a striking cover design, shimmering foil accents, and both gridded and blank pages for your various sketching styles, it's the perfect way to build a creative habit and document a year's worth of artistic journeys.

A blend of literary history, memoir, and self-help that shows how French literature can bring humor, happiness, and romance to our lives   Like many people the world over, Viv Groskop wishes she was a little more French. A writer and comedian, Groskop studied the language obsessively starting at age 11 and spent every vacation in France, desperate to escape her Englishness and to have some Frenc

Attenzione! This quirky handbook, first published in 1958 by Milanese artist Bruno Munari, explores the rich language of Italian gestures. With charming black-and-white photos and witty captions, it helps readers decode unspoken expressions not found in dictionaries. "Speak Italian" is a delightful guide for anyone struggling to find the right words.

The bestselling One Line a Day journal series has sold over 3 million copies! This eye-catching rendition of the classic memory-keeper shines all over with elegant foil-stamped ornamental artwork from artist Dana Tanamachi.

More than a daily diary: For those daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary, the simple commitment of just One Line a Day is manageable for ev