Arts and Culture

Return to the forest of enchantment with this oracle companion to the popular tarot deck. Designed to be used independently or in conjunction with the Forest of Enchantment Tarot, this gorgeous deck and color guidebook encourage you to travel deeper into the forest, expand upon the tales of its inhabitants, and have fun with their messages. You will not only find each card's divinatory meani

In March 1969, the news that Daimler-Benz was developing a Wankel rotary-engine sports car hit like a bomb. Six months later, the C 111 was the star of the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Despite tremendous interest, Mercedes never put the vehicle into production. Various C 111s appeared over the next decade, featuring different engines, tweaked aerodynamics, and other modern developments. Bas

To have been alive during the last sixty years is to have lived with the music of Paul Simon. The boy from Queens scored his first hit record in 1957, just months after Elvis Presley ignited the rock era. As the songwriting half of Simon & Garfunkel, his work helped define the youth movement of the '60s. On his own in the '70s, Simon made radio-dominating hits. He kicked off the '80s by reunitin

To the Hilt is a riveting exploration into the mysterious and dangerous world of sword swallowing, charting its history from ancient rituals to modern-day performances. Cowritten by world-renowned sword swallower Dan Meyer and celebrated sideshow historian Marc Hartzman, this volume delves into the lives of over 100 sword swallowers. Meyer, with his numerous world records and vast experience, prov

A visit to Venice, a city with no cars, allows you to envision yourselfback in time several hundred years ago, with traces of the City ofCanals' storied history on display wherever you look. However, thefuture of Venice is uncertain due to rising sea levels and overtourism.During a rare moment when tourism lulled due to the pandemic,photographer Greg Miller took advantage of the Venice's quiet str

Art is rooted in the present and often anticipates the future, and digital art is no exception. In this groundbreaking book, Alessandra Mattanza, a seasoned journalist and contemporary-art expert, guides readers through the dynamic world of digital art. This book delves into the artworks, philosophies, and creative processes of 20 renowned digital artists. Through insightful interviews and stunnin

Aerodynamics, lightweight construction, power, and balance: RS models from Porsche are always the sharpest upgrade on this side of the racetrack. For more than 50 years, Porsche 911s of every generation have borne the RS abbreviation for Renn Sport ("sport racing"). RS models dominate motor sports, inspire purists, push amateur racing drivers to their limits, and are simply a lot of fun. Professi

This book is about architecture, but not about formal architectural images. It is about the people who inhabit and use buildings and places. It is about the people who have made and will make buildings and places. It is a book about subjects and themes that directly impact the lives of the people who will utilize these efforts. All these issues open the door to the systematic investigation of

A 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle of an iconic landscape illustration from book designer and artist Brian Cook. Lose yourself in the rolling hills based loosely on the headlands of Great and Little Hangman, North Devon. This inviting scene, available as a jigsaw puzzle for the first time, featured on the dust jacket of the 1933 book Landscape of England by Charles Bradley Ford. The illustration was als

A 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle of an iconic cathedral illustration from book designer and artist Brian Cook. Immerse yourself in the colorful world of Brian Cook´s vision of England. This bright and brilliant vintage illustration of Gloucester Cathedral featured on the dust jacket of the 1934 book The Cathedrals of England by Charles Fry. It´s now available as a jigsaw puzzle for the first time to

Giada Rose, bestselling illustrator of Seasons of the Witch, dives into the rich, archetypal, and cautionary wisdom of folklore and regional traditions. With a cottagecore vibe, this beautiful oracle is perfect for a journey of self-discovery. Folklore Oracle explores the rich symbolism within folk wisdom, mythology, custom and superstition, acknowledging each symbol as a key to unlock the hidde

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A Best Book of the Year: Amazon, Smithsonian, and Financial Times • A glittering portrait of the golden age of American department stores and of three visionary women who led them, from the award-winning author of The Plaza. • "Ms. Satow´s carefully researched book is compulsively readable: I found myself dashing through it like a novel. She portrays the

Pass along the bright, beautiful art of Everyday Watercolor with this box of 100 colorful postcards featuring gorgeously painted animals and seascapes. This treasure box of natural delights captures the essence of artist and entrepreneur Jenna Rainey's brand, Everyday Watercolor. A self-taught watercolor artist, Rainey creates videos, books, and workshops to share the joy of making watercolor art

Capture the details of your unique and remarkable experiences with this illustrated guide to drawing your travels and adventures, whether close to home or around the world. In Draw Your Adventures, artist and illustrator Samantha Dion Baker invites you to savor moments and capture memories using your eyes, your creativity, and a few art-making tools. With as little as a sketchbook and some pens,

Raise a glass to Taylor Swift with 60 cocktail recipes inspired by every era, including riffs off greatest hits, twists on her favorite drinks, callouts to iconic moments in Swiftie history, and an abundance of fan-service Easter eggs, plus 20 alcohol-free options. Every Swiftie will find something to love in this boozy celebration of the legendary music icon. Call it what you want, in The Era

Rescue old and beautiful chairs, beds and footstools with fabulous new fabrics and renovate treasured family heirlooms in perfect period style.

Published to coincide with the release of Warner Bros. and Legendary’s Godzilla, directed by Gareth Edwards, this visually stunning book presents an extraordinary new vision for the beloved character through a dynamic selection of concept illustrations, sketches, storyboards, and other pre-production materials. Godzilla: The Art of Destruction is the definitive book on one of the most antici

The ultimate guidebook to Earth, the Nine Realms, and other dimensions from Marvel Comics, as told by Peter Quill, Rocket, Groot, and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Ever since Super Heroes like Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy started stomping around planet Earth, we´ve had to open our horizons a little and embrace the wider reaches of space. If you´re thinking of journeying to one

Cat Food for Thought is a one-of-a-kind gallery of cat food label art coupled with purring quotes and clever words of wisdom. Containing a selection culled from thousands of labels, this book showcases rarities that will stoke the interests of designers, cat lovers, and pop culture fanatics alike. When it comes to cat food, Americans are most familiar with a few iconic brands, such as 9Lives and

“It´s like Inception but complicated.” — Nilo Otero, Tenet first assistant director FROM DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER NOLAN comes a mind-blowing espionage thriller so unique that audiences will puzzle over its intricacies for years to come. The Secrets of Tenet takes readers on an exclusive journey into Nolan´s time-bending masterpiece, offering rare insights into all aspects of its creation.