Myth, Muscle, and Sexy Maidens
The wonders of fantasy art
Fantasy art, that colorful blend of myth, muscle and sexy maidens, took off in 1923 with the launch of Weird Tales magazine, was reinvigo
Flower painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) devoted himself exclusively to capturing the diversity of flowering plants in watercolor paintings which were then published as copper engravings, wit
Her coat is so warm, and now so affordable!
From the time The Big Penis Book was published, readers anticipated The Big Book of Pussy. Granted, perhaps not the same readers, but the seed had been pl
Under the burning Tuscan sun roll marvelous hills, vineyards, and olive groves-all postcard-perfect landscapes nestling centuries-old towns, rural villas, and contadino farmhouses. We've tracked down
Tadao Ando’s complete works from 1975 until today
Discover the completely unique aesthetic of Tadao Ando, the only architect ever to have won the discipline’s four most prestigious prizes: the Pritz
How can we pack so much big booty into such a tiny and inexpensive package? Sorry, but it's a trade secret we can't divulge, except to say that shoehorns and spandex were involved. The original Big B
A comprehensive look at hundreds of graphic works
Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design—with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea—has distilled the spirit of each age. Surroun
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot należy do grona najwybitniejszych malarzy francuskich. Jego twórczość jest znana na całym świecie, choć do tej pory pozostaje nieodkryta dla części publiczności. Camille C
The Mediterranean is surrounded by three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia – and even though the cultures around this sea are highly diverse, they harmoniously share a pleasant climate, distinctiv
More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designer. The particular curve of a backrest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the color
The End Was Nigh
Awesome apocalyptic visions of the 16th century
The Book of Miracles first surfaced only a few years ago and is one of the most spectacular discoveries in the field of Renaissanc
Architectural remnants of the USSR
Elected the architectural book of the year by the International Artbook and Film Festival in Perpignan, France, Frédéric Chaubin’s Cosmic Communist Constructions P
The textures and tones of dreamy Provence
Nestled in the south of France, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, is a land renowned for its lavender fields, fine cuisine, golden sun, and dreamy landscapes
Picasso befasste sich ab den 50er Jahren intensiv mit dem Linolschnitt und verhalf ihm damit zu einer Renaissance, nachdem er lange Jahre als vernachlässigte künstlerische Technik galt.
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A tour of contemporary home decor around the world
With an inspirational richness and diversity of styles, these homes, residences, hideaways, and studios will astound and astonish, no matter the ta
From the mighty halls of ancient Alexandria to the coffered ceilings of the Morgan Library in New York, human beings have had a long, enraptured relationship with libraries. Like no other concept and
World-renowned photographer Michael Poliza's best-selling book, originally published in 2006, has now been released in an abridged, flexi cover edition. Featured are the very best photographs from a
What’s Wrong in Tinseltown?
The dark side of Los Angeles, 1920–1950
In the years following World War I, Los Angeles was a city awakening to its darker side, transforming itself from a backwater t
American advertising in the naughty 1990s
From the Los Angeles riots to the Columbine High School massacre, Americans witnessed events and purchased items that reflected the best and worst of the de
Albertus Seba’s unrivalled catalog of animals, insects and plants
The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is one of the 18th century’s greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most pr
Dom poza miastem czy mieszkanie w mieście? Jest jeszcze jedno rozwiązanie. Dobrze zaprojektowany dom w mieście może łączyć zalety tych pozornie wykluczających się możliwości. Otwarta przestrzeń, ogró
Alpy – kwintesencja pierwotnego stanu natury, a zarazem krajobraz ukształtowany przez człowieka. Niemcy, Francja, Włochy, Austria, Liechtenstein, Monako, Szwajcaria i Słowenia – te osiem krajów podzi
Ośnieżone Himalaje, palmy na piaszczystych plażach, nieprzeniknione tropikalne dżungle, tysiące zabytków, niezwykła przyroda, wspaniała kuchnia, to tylko niektóre z atrakcji czekających na odkrycie w
EROTICA II to drugi z albumów prezentujących odważne, wyrafinowane i zmysłowe, fotografie ukazujące piękno i zmysłowość ludzkiego ciała. Ludzkie ciało jest bez wątpienia jednym z najpiękniejszych i n