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An intimate visual survey of the unparalleled Patti Smith by Lynn Goldsmith, whose lens has immortalized a golden era of rock ’n’ roll history. With hundreds of unseen photographs and exclusive texts by Smith, this signed edition documents a transformative moment in the artist’s career and celebrates two greats whose creative partnership continues to this day.

Explore the ultimate collection of iconic and never-before-seen photographs of one of rock music’s most beloved icons and his legendary E Street Band. Lynn Goldsmith’s intimate images from the late 1970s capture a hungry-for-success Bruce and his “Band of Brothers” as they record his classic album, hang out, rehearse, tour relentlessly, and—as Springsteen, in his own words, describes— “truly played for my life, night after night, and never gave it a second thought.”

The intimate story of a star before her fall and a young photographer on his way to the top. In this Collector’s Edition, Lawrence Schiller pairs his extraordinary Monroe portfolio with personal memories of Marilyn, told with tact, humor, and compassion.  The result is a real and unexpected portrait that captures the star in the midst of her final struggle.

Featuring 1,500 images from the “Golden Age of Animation,” this volume covers each of the major animated features made during Walt’s lifetime as well as lesser-known experimental short films, episodic musical films, and unfinished projects. Rare behind-the-scenes photos, story sketches, and cel setups of famous film scenes are included in this publication which was produced with unprecedented access to the Walt Disney Archives and Disney’s famous Animation Research Library.

This XL double-volume provides an unrivaled curation of the ultimate collector motorcycles of all time. From super-rare pioneer bikes, venerated British classics and German speed machines to lightning-fast Japanese racers, groundbreaking Italian superbikes, and highly radical road rockets, this book is a dazzling celebration of motorcycle design and engineering at its innovative best.

For this Collector’s Edition, master sports photographer Neil Leifer sifted through over 10,000 rolls of film, selecting his absolute best shots, including hundreds of previously unseen pictures, to trace pro football’s most memorable moments. From the Miami Dolphins’ perfect 1972 season to the Minnesota Vikings’ “Purple People Eaters”—it’s all here, complemented by Jim Murray’s top football columns of the era for complete guts and glory nostalgia.

Since 1934, Donald Duck, one of the most published comic book subjects, has been seen in more films than any other Disney character. This volume includes rare animation drawings, vintage comics, behind-the-scenes photographs, charming memorabilia, unfinished film projects, and unpublished artworks by “the Duck Man,” master storyteller Carl Barks.

Hello, gorgeous! On the set, on the road, and in the studio, photographers Steve Schapiro and Lawrence Schiller capture the darling of Broadway as her Hollywood star rises. Featuring more than 100 never-before-published pictures, this must-have collection for any Streisand fan features all her best movies—from Funny Girl to A Star Is Born—as well as her loves, directors, costars, and confidantes.

Helmut Newton did not distinguish compositionally or stylistically between his magazine work and assignments for commercial clients. He ironically referred to himself as "a gun for hire." That was also the title of June Newton's legendary book about his commercial photography, which is now available in a new edition revised by the Helmut Newton Foundation.

Meet “the Raphael of flowers,” botanical painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté. This book, adapted from our XL edition, gathers the finest engravings from Redouté’s most important works, including Selection of the Most Beautiful Blooms and Branches with the Finest Fruits. The images recall the greenhouses and gardens of Paris in the early 1800s.

Land of gods and scholars, the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy, Greece is one of the most popular vacation places. But there is more to enjoy than islands and beaches. In this Great Escapes edition, Angelika Taschen presents the most beautiful Greek hotels with gorgeous photos as well as book and film recommendations.

Reaping the benefit of unrivalled access to photos and documents from the Ferrari Archives and private collectors, this weighty tome tells the epic tales behind Ferrari’s protagonists and triumphs, past and present. Edited by renowned sports journalist and writer Pino Allievi, it includes a complete appendix of all of Ferrari’s wins since 1947.

Created in collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation, this book reveals hundreds of instant pictures by the artist. From self-portraits and still lifes to anonymous nudes, New York high society, Cabbage Patch dolls, Dolly Parton, Keith Haring, and Audrey Hepburn, these impromptu images offer a unique record of the Pop Art maestro's world. © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

This volume is the ultimate sports car anthology, featuring 50 of the most remarkable and desirable models of all time, from the landmark 1912 Stutz Model A Bear Cat to the radical 2020 McLaren Speedtail. Each example is presented in stunning imagery by the world’s leading car photographers.

From the desert mountains of New Mexico to the coast of Maine, a journey across the USA takes you through legendary landscapes with an abundance of wonderful hotels. Angelika Taschen presents her favorite destinations: from beach houses and desert camps to motels, ranches, mobile homes, tents, resorts, and inns.

Join the culinary experts at The Gourmand on an in-depth exploration of the literary, linguistic, historic, and gastronomic legacy of lemons, where the line between food and art is happily blurred. This second volume of the best-selling series features recipes that celebrate the versatility and complexity of the king of citrus.

First impressions count, especially in Milano. In this unprecedented photographic journey, editor Karl Kolbitz curates 144 of the finest Milanese entrance halls from 1920 to 1970. Sumptuous in diversity and splendor, the volume features some of Milan's most famous architects, from Gio Ponti to Piero Portaluppi, and showcases the city's design DNA across high to low architecture.

Built on two millennia of history, Paris is as much a city to fall in love with as a city to photograph. This visual companion to the French metropolis captures the chic spirit of the City of Light through hundreds of meticulously researched images—from some of the very earliest pictures ever taken of Paris by Louis Daguerre and Henry Fox Talbot to iconic photographs of its fashion, art, and architecture.

Whether it's a culinary adventure in vibrant Mexico City, an historic and meditative train ride through Siberia, or a solo trip to Paris, get your bucket lists ready with the discoveries of Explorer, a curated collection of 100 dream trips from the distinguished travel writers and photographers of The New York Times. The writers offer guidance, from the personal to the practical, with vibrant photographs that capture the catch-your-breath awe of each location.

As special photographer on the sets and locations of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather trilogy, Steve Schapiro witnessed legendary actors giving some of their most memorable performances. This book gathers more than 300 of Schapiro’s finest photographs to take us behind the scenes of this epic cinematic saga.

Love New York? Of course you do. Now, celebrate all of the city's charisma, glamour, and grit in our blockbuster collection of New York photography, charting the history and many wonders of the Greatest City in the World. Nearly 600 pages feature the works of photographers like Margaret Bourke-White, Berenice Abbott, Ruth Orkin, and many more.

Flower painter and botanist Pierre-Joseph Redouté was an unparalleled master of botanical illustrations and engravings. His most celebrated work Les Roses was published in three volumes between 1817 and 1824. This edition displays his remarkable talent for capturing nature's elusive beauty with vibrancy and accuracy.

Fashion's original social media master Scott Schuman, aka The Sartorialist, hits the streets of one of Europe's most stylish cities for this tailor-made collection of Milano's visually charismatic people. Schuman, who now calls Milano his home, combines portraiture with dazzling cityscapes and revealing reportage.

Andy Warhol's 1950s hand-drawn books, created during his pre-fame years, are much-coveted jewels in the Pop Art master's crown. This XL volume contains meticulous reprints of all seven books. Completed with introductions contextualizing his life and unique creations, this edition offers an unparalleled glimpse of Warhol's budding genius.

Experience five foundational Impressionists in a collection of monographs that explores the impact of Degas, Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, and van Gogh with in-depth texts and impeccable reproductions. Learn how, via disparate life stories, these masters of light and color came to revolutionize the way the world was seen and painted.

The ultimate companion to all things 007, covering the making of every movie in the James Bond franchise, from Dr. No to the 25th film, No Time To Die. With more than 1,000 images and an oral history featuring 150 cast and crew members, this updated edition will delight fans of the most successful film franchise in cinema history.

This unrivaled curation of the ultimate collector motorcycles presents rare pioneer bikes, venerated British classics, German speed machines, lightning-fast Japanese racers, groundbreaking Italian superbikes, and highly radical road rockets. A dazzling celebration of motorcycle design and engineering at its best.

Step inside one of the world’s most enviable closets to celebrate the empowering, sensual, playful, and practical shoe. Hundreds of groundbreaking designs, ephemera, and sketches are featured in this volume, a follow-up to Fashion Designers A–Z, from the most coveted labels such as Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahník, Gucci, Roger Vivier, and more.

Rome is the city where past and present, spectacle and the everyday collide around every corner; where Baroque drama flourishes alongside ancient classical wonders; where necks crane to admire Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel; and where Fellini immortalized la dolce vita. This photographic portrait of Rome brings you the history and wonders of an incomparable cultural capital.

Enter 100 of the most beautiful and pioneering houses of the past 20 years. Featuring architects such as Daniel Libeskind, Herzog & de Meuron, and Zaha Hadid, this is a global digest of the nuances, challenges, and opportunities of turning all the emotional and practical requirements of “home” into reality.

Explore the breathtaking destinations of the Mediterranean in this updated edition from TASCHEN's Great Escapes series. From the cave-like suites at Perivolas on Santorini to the Hôtel Le Corbusier in Marseille, Angelika Taschen takes us to hidden gems around the azure-blue sea, featuring stunning imagery and essential travel details for each locale.

Bright colors, bold prints and joie-de-vivre abound in this tribute to Pucci, the distinctive fashion house. Full of archival photos, sketches, and designs, this updated XL edition captures Pucci's elegance and innovation. Each book is bound with an original print fabric from Emilio Pucci's collection.

Star Wars exploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since. In this book, George Lucas guides us through the original trilogy like never before, recounting the inspirations, experiences, and stories that created a modern monomyth. This edition is complete with script pages, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, and more.

Get to know the National Gallery’s masterworks through the eyes of leading cultural figures and contemporary artists photographed in the Gallery and behind-the-scenes spaces. Organized chronologically, this book tells the story of 700 years of art history through a selection of over 200 paintings in the collection, from Margarito d’Arezzo to Claude Monet.

Transporting readers to 19th-century Japan, this reproduction of Katsushika Hokusai's Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji presents an artifact of art history and a masterpiece of woodblock practice. An assemblage of the complete 46 plates and 114 color variations, gathered from museums and collections worldwide, this edition is bound in Japanese style.

Explore the A to Z of modern space. From Gio Ponti's colored geometries to Zaha Hadid's free-flowing futurism, this comprehensive overview features almost 300 profiles of architects, styles, movements, and trends that have shaped structures from the 19th to the 21st century.

As Dalí's muse, Hitchcock's nightmare, and humble ingredient, the eternal egg weaves a fascinating tale back to antiquity. The first volume in TASCHEN's series with The Gourmand, sumptuously illustrated with exclusive photography and historic artworks, celebrates the link between food and art through original recipes and stories.

Travel the length and breadth of Africa with this updated guide to the continent's most beautiful hotels. With a refined eye for the X-factor in accommodation, Angelika Taschen takes us to hidden gems across the continent, profiling each destination through extensive photography and key information—a treasure trove of inspiration for your next journey.

After an epic Amazonian journey through Brazil and Peru, German botanist von Martius compiled an unsurpassed catalogue of all known genera of palm. This exquisite encyclopedic treasury is a jewel of 19th-century botany, as remarkable for its meticulous classification, as it is for its maps, color landscapes, and cross-sectioned diagrams showing the architecture of these majestic trees.

All across Italy, magnificent palaces dominate the cityscapes, their grandeur redolent of power, intrigue, wealth, and culture. And this book opens the imposing doors of the best of them, embarking on a mesmerizing journey through both their striking glory and their captivating histories. Step inside, wonder at their splendor, and explore their secrets.

This double-volume is the ultimate collector car anthology, featuring 100 of the most remarkable and desirable cars of all time, from the landmark 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 40 hp to the radical 2020 McLaren Speedtail. Each model is presented in stunning imagery by the world's leading car photographers.

From precious early minute repeaters by Louis Brandt & Frère and James Schulz to legendary and super-rare vintage chronometers by Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Vacheron Constantin to state-of-the-art contemporary pieces, this book is a glorious celebration of watchmaking conducted at truly virtuoso levels of time-keeping precision.

London is immersed in history yet tirelessly innovative, a city of exciting contrasts. This XL portrait collates a mass of photographs retrieved from all manner of archives to present a visual map of the city—both past and present. Images of London’s diverse inhabitants, streets, and sites are woven throughout the book with key cultural references and informative essays.

From fragrant, labyrinthine souks and delectable cuisine to breathtaking landscapes and welcoming people, Morocco might be a stone’s throw from Spain, but it continues to inspire visions of an exotic haven. This edition brings together an eclectic selection of homes to showcase the best of Moroccan wonders, complete with stunning photographs.

Late photographer Helmut Newton's unerring skill at capturing the erotic allure of strong, striking women was legendary. This compelling collection of his test Polaroids—taken to prepare for his formal shoots—offers, with its candid spontaneity, a fascinating insight into the photographer's art.

In Italy, art and life are entwined. This visual journey offers glimpses of rural landscapes, high culture, and divine food, all spied through the doorways and windows of the country's most stunning hotels. Gorgeous photographs of hideaways and homesteads from Venice to Sicily provide fabulous inspiration for your next dolce vita getaway, as Angelika Taschen guides us to hidden gems through evocative imagery and essential travel details.

This wallet-friendly edition is the successor to the 2020 limited edition artist's book by David Hockney. In 120 iPhone and iPad drawings, the artist records his perceptions of the world from the window of his Yorkshire home. Each image depicts a fleeting moment—together they paint the passage of time through Hockney's eyes.

Between the Franco-Prussian War and World War I, France experienced a gilded moment of peace and prosperity. This edition curates a collection of vintage photographs, postcards, posters, and photochromes. From the Paris World’s Fair to the honey light of the Côte d’Azur, it’s a glimpse into an era of rose-tinted optimism.