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Always Audrey : Six Iconic Photographers. One Legendary Star
by Lawrence Fried
Audrey Hepburn once said "I never thought I'd land in pictures with a face like mine." Nothing could be further from the truth. As one of the 20th century's most loved icons, her face is instantly recognizable the world over. Here, for the first time, ACC Art Books and Iconic Images proudly present the work of six wonderful photographers - Norman Parkinson, Milton H. Greene, Douglas Kirkland, Lawrence Fried, Terry O'Neill and Eva Sereny - who were fortunate enough to capture the star at different moments of her life.
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Atlas Obscura : an explorer's guide to the world's hidden wonders
by Joshua Foer
A completely revised and updated second edition of the best-selling guide to the planet’s most unusual and mysterious locations incorporates 120 new entries and a full-color gatefold road trip map outlining an itinerary for ultimate enthusiasts. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations. Maps. Tour.
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Bill Cunningham's on the street : five decades of iconic photography
by Bill Cunningham
"This official book of photographs houses the 50-year collection of the most iconic and beloved photographs taken by prolific fashion photographer Bill Cunningham, the King of Street Style. The iconic Bill Cunningham was known for wearing a blue work jacket and riding a bicycle around New York City as he captured cutting-edge street style (before street style was even a thing). He took pictures for The New York Times from 1978 until his death in 2016 and wrote the beloved columns "On the Street" and "Evening Hours," which began in 1989. This book will be an oversized collection of Bill's hallowed photography--a mixture of published and unpublished--organized by decade with essays by and about Bill's muses and subjects like Anna Wintour, Cathy Horyn, Vanessa Friedman, and Ruth La Ferla. Every fashion lover and fashionista--from NYC and beyond--will have to add this book to their collection"
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Chasing the light : writing, directing, and surviving Platoon, Midnight express, Scarface, Salvador, and the movie game
by Oliver Stone
An intimate memoir by the controversial and outspoken, Oscar-winning director and screenwriter includes coverage of his complicated New York childhood, service in Vietnam, cocaine addiction and creative struggles and triumphs in 1970s and 1980s Hollywood. 60,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Fantastic Origami Flying Creatures : 24 Realistic Paper Models
by Hisao Fukui
Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly realistic paper birds and flying insects, a winged dinosaur and even an undulating Chinese dragon!
The easy-to-follow folding instructions and photos in this book present 24 challenging and amazingly lifelike models—from intermediate to complex in terms of their level of difficulty.
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The golden flea : a story of obsession and collecting
by Michael Rips
The author of Pasquale’s Nose presents a history of Manhattan’s legendary Chelsea flea market and its role in purveying the world’s antiques, profiling a diverse array of vendors, pickers and collectors while tracing Rips’ personal search for an elusive painting.
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Let's bake! : a Pusheen cookbook
by Claire Belton
Perfect for Pusheen fans and cat lovers alike, this fun cookbook, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the internet’s favorite cartoon cat, features recipes for cookies, cakes and other delicious treats. 250,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Marvel eat the universe : the official cookbook
by Justin Warner
Celebrity chef and winner of Food Network Star Season 8 offers creative dishes inspired by Marvel’s hero, including Phoenix Hot Chicken and Egg Bowl, Hulk Smashed Potatoes, Storm’s Tournedos and Green Goblin Pumpkin Bombs. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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MGM style : Cedric Gibbons and the art of the golden age of Hollywood
by Howard Gutner
"An overview of the career and achievements of Hollywood's most famous art director. Cedric Gibbons was the supervisor in charge of the art department at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studios from its inception in 1924 until Gibbons chose to retire in 1956. Contains over 175 photographs, the majority of which have never before been published"
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The Scentual Garden : Exploring the World of Botanical Fragrance
by Ken Druse
Popular garden writer Ken Druse offers a complete survey of fragrance in the garden, in a major work filled with new knowledge. He arranges both familiar and unusual garden plants, shrubs, and trees into 12 categories, giving gardeners a vastly expanded palate of scents to explore and enjoy, and he also provides examples of garden designs that offer harmonious scentual delights.
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Small garden style : a design guide for outdoor rooms and containers
by Isa Hendry Eaton
A graphic designer-turned gardener and a lifestyle writer demonstrate how to create inspired but compact outdoor living spaces that are both eco-friendly and stylish using succulents, grasses, colorful pots, fire pits, birdbaths, perfumed walls and more. Illustrations.
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What to Watch When : 1,000 TV Shows for Every Mood and Moment
by Christian Blauvelt
If you're feeling indecisive about your next binge-watching session, we've done the hard work for you. Featuring 1,000 carefully curated reviews written by a panel of TV connoisseurs, What To Watch When offers up the best show suggestions for every mood and moment.
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