Schiffer Publishing

Lighting beyond Edison

$34.99

As incandescent lighting continues to diminish, the creative use of LEDs requires a new approach to residential lighting. Written in a conversational voice by an award-winning interior designer, Lighting beyond Edison is structured to be a comprehensive guide for everyone from consumers...

165 Days

$29.99

British documentary filmmaker Asad Qureshi works in the world's most dangerous places. When he set off to film secret interviews with Taliban commanders, the award-winning filmmaker found himself on the wrong end of the camera lens, with a gun at...

Words in Action

$14.99

In this imaginative typographic "dictionary," words are defined by arranging their letters to show what each word means. Generating alternatives is the basis of all creative endeavors. Words in Action is an inventive resource that was developed over decades, one word at...

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Pictures

$9.99

A colorful souvenir photo book that captures the excitement of what's in store for visitors when they explore the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Nestled in the rolling hills and lush farmland of Strasburg, in beautiful rural Lancaster County, a collection...

Legendary Patania Jewelry

$60.00

Celebrate three generations of significant American jewelers—their stories and their stunning work—in the only authorized history of the Patania family. The family’s unique jewelry blended their Italian heritage, midcentury modern design, and influences from Native American southwestern jewelry, resulting in...

Invited to Life

$65.00

A moving and joyful celebration of not only survival but also resilience and joy, expressed through 90 black-and-white portraits of Holocaust survivors and personal stories of their postwar lives. The survivors, many photographed with their family members, share lessons they...

Stoney Knows How

$45.00

In this updated edition, the extraordinary life of Stoney St. Clair—circus performer turned tattoo artist—comes to life in photos, tattoo flash, and his own words, edited by writer and filmmaker Alan Govenar. Born Leonard St. Clair in 1912 in West...

Useless Knowledge for the World Traveler

$19.99

A fun, funny, and fascinating compendium of trivia, traditions, and advice from around the world—covering all seven continents, from the North Pole to the South Pole, and even the moon! Did you know that a goat discovered the true effects...

Space Hardware

$24.99

Featuring over 380 color photographs, this illustrated guidebook presents a visual history of the United States’ space adventures, from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Space Shuttle programs to the current International Space Station and Space X commercial ventures. A...

101 Things You Should Know about James Bond 007

$24.99

In this photo-filled compendium of fun facts and fascinating trivia, every aspect of the world's most famous secret agent is explored and celebrated. From Bond's cars and gadgets to his women and villains, the 007 universe comes to life for...

The Retablos of Jeronimo Lozano

$24.99

Dive into the life and work of master craftsman Jeronimo Lozano and his extraordinarily detailed retablos. Steeped in ancient Peruvian traditions, these small sculpted figures show religious and secular scenes housed in structures large and small, ranging from pistachio shells...

First Class

$39.99

A rare, magnified look at America's best-designed stamps from the mid-20th century! Every picture tells a story—even one on a postage stamp. Presented enormously enlarged, the 128 stamps in this book chronicle a stylish era of design: mid-20th-century America. Spanning...

Fleetwood Mac in Chicago

$39.99

A book showcasing the legendary Fleetwood Mac blues session at Chicago’s Chess Studios in January 1969 This book focuses on a crucial moment in the history of one of the most popular bands in music history and its beginnings as a...

Dark Tourism California

$14.99

A New Kind of Travelogue Take an unusual, sometimes spooky, but always fun trip through the Golden State with this little travel companion—perfect for toting on an impromptu road trip or long-planned vacation. Visit the haunted Star of India and...

The Women of General Motors

$36.99

Based on interview with more than 100 current and former female GM employees,  discusses the role women have played in the American auto industry, a traditionally male-dominated industry. An authoritative guide to the role women have played in the automotive...

Back Roads of the Midwest

$29.99

Experience the hidden byways of America's breadbasket through the unerring eye of landscape photographer and educator David Skernick. Covering a broad swath of eight states—Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio—these unforgettable panoramic images capture the midwestern vibe...

Reasons to Smile, 2nd Edition

$14.99

This updated edition offers 15 new, candid, and true stories from people across the world celebrating the lives of people living with Down syndrome. With over 50 short writings, along with “slice of life” photos, these pieces share wisdom, encouragement,...

Japan

$100.00

Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter planning your next trip, a curious armchair traveler dreaming up a future destination, or just a lover of all things Japanese, this photographic journey will fulfill your fantasies and spark new desires.  The beauty and...

Glimpses of a Public Ivy

$24.99

A behind-the-scenes collection of vignettes, as told by a professor of four decades, shares the story of life at America's second-oldest college from 1950 to 2000. Learn about the remarkable students, faculty, administrators, and alumni who helped bring William &...

Rivers of the Eastern Shore, 2nd Edition

$29.99

Take a literary tour of Maryland's Eastern Shore. Originally published in 1944 as part of the prestigious Rivers of America series, this second edition brings an American classic back into print and into the hands of a new generation. Author...

Dune Shacks of Provincetown

$34.99

The Outermost Houses Step back in time and into a place of refuge and renewal. This insider’s tour of the dune shacks of Provincetown, Massachusetts, combines photos and text to bring to life the world of these rustic structures scattered...

Air & Water (911 Edition)

$250.00

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 (EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION) Throughout the history of the sports...

The 100 Greatest Console Video Games

$39.99

The absolute greatest games from an incredible decade of gaming, 1988–1998, plus game-development history, insider commentary and key gaming details. The ten-year period from 1988-1998 is incredibly crucial in the world of gaming. It was during this time that the NES...

Horology

$34.99

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...

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