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One part photo essay, one part urban archeology adventure, and one part rally cry for historic preservation, this grand tour showcases 20th-century architectural treasures in cities around the world. Join photographer Geoffrey Goddard on a...

This comprehensive guide taps into the wisdom of Southern vernacular traditions and cutting-edge building science to create sustainable, resilient, and healthy homes in the hot, humid American South. Foreword by Robert Ivy, FAIA (Fellow of...

An interior-design book by renowned interior designer Penny Drue Baird that features 12 distinctive residential projects across the United States, with a focus on full-page images and in-depth designer insights. PowerHouse: Interior Designs for Self, Style,...

A fully redeveloped edition of volume 1 of the longest produced, most in-depth Star Wars collectibles guide in print, this comprehensive collection provides identification, pricing information, and photos of the 35‑year pre‑Disney era of Star...

A visual journey through seascapes, landscapes, and portraits in Montauk, Long Island, captured by photographer Car Pelleteri. Montauk 11954, 2nd Edition is a beautifully curated photography book that captures the essence and timeless beauty of...

The true story of Maud Wagner—contortionist, aerial artist, carnival performer and barker, wife, and mother—who defied Victorian-era conventions to blaze her own trail. Maud Stevens Wagner, the "Mona Lisa of American tattoo," was an ardent...

A comprehensive guide to collecting, maintaining, appreciating, and using modern folding pocketknives safely, carefully, and legally.  The ever-reliable traditional pocketknife has changed immensely over the last few decades. New technologies and production methods have led...

Discover how NASA, the Smithsonian, and the aerospace community helped craft, legitimize, and popularize the beloved television show Star Trek. Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry sought to create a work of science fiction that would immerse...

This expanded second edition includes everything you ever wanted to know about the iconic Chincoteague Ponies and Chincoteague’s annual Pony Penning. For generations, the ponies of Chincoteague, Virginia, have enchanted hearts and sparked imaginations. Made...

A photo essay that tells an American textile-manufacturing story in three parts: the final days of operation at the White Oak Mills in Greensboro, North Carolina; its closure; and its rebirth making selvage denim again,...

A collection of over 100 hand-painted tattoo flash designs by Brian Kelly, showcasing innovative cut-up techniques and traditional artistry methods for tattoo enthusiasts and artists. Dive into the vibrant and eclectic world of tattoo artistry...

A meticulously crafted and comprehensive exploration of sand that combines science, culture, and microphotography art. Sand Up Close: Aesthetics, Philosophy, and Science is a comprehensive volume that delves into stunning microscopical pictures of sand grains from...