Schiffer Books Collections | Schiffer Publishing

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A beautifully illustrated and in-depth look at horology—the scientific study of time and timekeeping. Horology is a thorough introduction to the world of time and watchmaking. Brimming with more than 150 detailed and full-color images, illustrations, charts, and technical drawings, this book...

$60.00

A richly illustrated and accessible study of Southwestern Native American jewelry design history, aesthetic, and techniques.  Southwestern Indian jewelry inspires admiration and creativity through its beauty, mastery, and meaning. Delve into this fascinating and creative world with renowned design historian...

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A visual showcase of 22 of the rarest and most desirable Porsche sports cars ever produced, from the 1956 Carrera GT to the 2019 991.2 GT2RS, as well as several custom builds  Throughout the history of the sports car, no marque...

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A stunning art book featuring over 120 images showcasing the work of Paul Gerrard, the concept designer responsible for bringing to life movie icons Hellboy, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more You may not know his name but you...

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A concise, detailed history of Rolex—one of the most coveted brands in the world With a collection of partly sporty and partly elegant three-hand watches, an iconic chronograph, and some interesting complications, Rolex has been setting the standard for the...

$39.99

Secret Places offers insider tips on extraordinary but less-traveled destinations worldwide! In a post-pandemic world, people are eager to travel again. Yet, popular vacation destinations are far less appealing than they once were. This book is a much-needed alternative to overcrowded...

$75.00

A stunning photo book featuring portraits and summaries of masterpieces from 10,000-plus years of architectural history, from churches and temples, castles and caves to pyramids and palaces, walls, towers, and more! The iridescent play of light through Gothic windows. Skyscrapers...

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A visual and poetic look at how public art has expressed the history and heart of the community in San Antonio, Texas.  Foreword by San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg. A celebration of the power of public art to express a...

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Celebrating a wide range of punk design in vinyl cover art, posters, flyers, fanzines, and other ephemera, The Art of Punk highlights the movement primarily within graphic design and print, while also considering its impact on wider popular culture. Punk was based...

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Deep insight into color's effect on humans and how colors reflect our history. Color is a powerful force in our lives. It is a major influence in visual and verbal communication and on the decisions we make every day. Deep Color unpacks...

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101 artists from around the world celebrate all calligraphy and lettering can be, through different styles, mediums, and languages. Language, writing, and letters are the basis of our communication as human beings—and calligraphy celebrates the inherent beauty of this need...

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A photo essay collection commemorating New York’s abandoned, historical structures, capturing their beauty and fascinating stories. Foreword by architectural historian and author Thomas Mellins New York is filled with forsaken buildings, each ravaged by the exploits of modernization, each having...

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Here is Christmas decorating, history, architecture, and interior design wrapped in one sparkling package. More than 300 gorgeous images provide a leisurely look at historic house interiors magically decorated for Christmas. Begin with the foreword by Christopher Radko, famed re-creator...

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Who leader Pete Townshend describes this book as an "intriguing and extremely insightful take on the Who and myself." Most know that the legendary English rock band the Who performed concerts at ear-splitting volume, smashed their instruments, and became one...

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A look at Vermont's wonders from an abstract, aerial perspective, combining striking drone images with journalistic observations, from New York Times contributor Caleb Kenna.   Caleb Kenna's vertiginous views of Vermont invite a new way of looking at the Green Mountain...

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Explore the starkness of the seasons at the earth's upper latitudes, from snow deserts to a blooming tundra, polar lights to white nights.  Ice-filled, mostly uninhabited, breathtakingly beautiful: the polar region of the Northern Hemisphere offers incredible landscapes that leave visitors at...

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A step-by-step guide to developing your idea from the first spark to the finished product. Is the prototype half built? Is the book half written? Is the project not finished? My Idea comes alongside you as a whimsical companion and prods you...

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Powerful images and stories of women who are rising above their circumstances in developing countries, by award-winning photographer Alison Wright, who has spent a career documenting the human condition around the world. From tea fields to technology, women are the...

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Keeping visual journals has been popular for centuries among artist-travelers like Albrecht Dürer, J. M. W. Turner, Katsushika Hokusai, and David Hockney. Explorers like Jacques le Moyne, Alexander von Humboldt, Charles Darwin, and Marianne North also recorded their journeys in...

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A comprehensive exploration of B.B. King's journey from sharecropper to musical icon! This book documents a great American story, that of B.B. King, the “King of the Blues,” and one of America’s most important popular musicians. With fascinating images and history—most...

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174 beautiful and visually strong black-and-white photographs of Coney Island and its inhabitants, by well-known and respected New York photographer Harvey Stein. Coney Island is an American icon celebrated worldwide, a fantasyland of the past with an evolving present and...