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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 brings together 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 images of its fashion, art, and architecture.

A luxury leather-bound edition, this originally illustrated book includes tips on the best in skiing around the world. Over 150 color and black and white photos document a long history of alpine adventures and include nostalgic ski shots, extraordinary piste views, and the history of the sport from Olympians to recreational enthusiasts. A must-have tome for any ski fan, this wonderfully illustrated book is about all things skiing. Beginning with early Alpine pioneers through to the development of modern skiing, author and ski aficionado Gabriella Le Breton presents the evolution of this much-loved mountain sport and all the essentials of contemporary ski culture. Where is the longest run in the Andes? Which is the most spectacular descent in the Alps? Which is the most legendary hut in the Rockies? Hit the slopes with all of this expert insider info, as well as the best in ski fashion, style, accommodations, and après-ski entertainment.

• Bound in bonded leather.

In Principles of Pretty Rooms, beloved interior designer Phoebe Howard shares her style secrets for creating truly pretty rooms filled with grace and charm. The design world's favorite Mrs. is back, with tried and true décor "rules" and classic strategies for creating pretty, charming, and timeless interiors. Celebrating warm, welcoming style, each chapter explores the color palettes, fabrics, and special little grace notes that make a room pretty.

• Handmade in USA.
• Leather.
• 272 pages.
• Size: 8.95" W x 1.3" D x 10.3" H .

Mary Quant. Vivienne Westwood. Alexander McQueen. Martine Rose. The list of designers inspired by the chaos and expanse of London is almost endless, as are the styles and subcultures born there. From the punks of King's Road to the New Romantics of the Soho clubbing scene, London is entirely unique in its sprawling and often unorthodox range of fashions. So many of the world's most beloved fashion icons are also Londoners, with figures like Twiggy, Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Siouxsie Sioux, and Adwoah inspiring trends across the globe.

• Handmade in USA.
• Leather
• 160 pages
• Size: 5 ⅛" W x 1" D x 7 ½" H
• Bound by hand in bonded leather.

Trope Paris, the sixth volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the architecture and urban landscapes of France's capital city and is a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. This carefully curated and bound collection of over 200 photographs offers a new perspective in Paris. Each chapter is accompanied by a map, along with the locations where the photographs were taken. From Montmartre and the Sacre-Coeur to the lights of the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysee to the magnificence of the Eiffel Tower, these images command a strong point of view: digitally processed, filtered, toned, de-saturated, sharpened, for a very urban sensibility. Showcasing both the historic elegance and quiet glamour of contemporary Paris, the images reveal distinctive and dramatic visions of one of the world's greatest cities.

Through 100 evocative, often stunning photographs, as well as the stories that accompany them, Sports Illustrated visits the great arc of basketball history. Featuring historical coverage and vivid photography covering the men's, women's, and college games, basketball's rich and remarkable history is here.

• Handmade in USA.
• Leather.
• 224 pages.
• Size: 8.5" W x 0.8" D x 9.75" H.

For over fifty years, this New York Times bestseller has been the definitive cookbook on French cuisine for American readers. It deserves a place of honor in every kitchen. Featuring 524 delicious recipes and over 100 instructive illustrations to guide readers every step of the way, Mastering the Art of French Cooking offers something for everyone, from seasoned experts to beginners who love good food and long to reproduce the savory delights of French cuisine.

• Handmade in USA.
• Leather.
• 754 pages.
• Size: 7" W x 1.5" D x 10 1/2" H.

Mark Twain's Words of Wisdom presents the best of the curmudgeonly writer's thoughts on diet, exercise, medicine, smoking, drinking, romance, parenting, old age, fashion, finances, politics, stress management, and more. Curated by a well-known Twain expert and mining through lesser-known texts, speeches, and notebooks, it's the perfect gift for anyone who has had enough of Gwyneth's self-righteous advice and the ramblings of the blogosphere. "Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any." —from an April 15, 1882 speech "Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education." —from Pudd'nhead Wilson. "The less a man knows, the bigger the noise he makes and the higher the salary he commands." —from "How I Edited an Agricultural Paper"

• Bound by hand in bonded leather.

Celebrate with the Mariposa + Rosanne Beck collaboration! The trend-setting designer’s fresh, classic, and whimsical designs are a perfect pairing with Mariposa’s favorites. Be sure to tour the whole collection. Add a touch of whimsy to your stationery collection with our Hydrangea Beaded Notecard set. 5x5” card stock note pads are packaged in sets of 75.

Trope London, the second volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the meeting of traditional and modern architecture that colors every view of the city. The collection highlights the photographic images of fourteen emerging and independent photographers from London and beyond, who, through their passion for the craft, creative development, and social media smarts, have amassed a collective Instagram following of one million.

From Air Jordan 1 to Air Presto, Nike and Virgil Abloh reinvented sneaker culture with their project, The Ten. Experience engineering ingenuity and Abloh's investigative design process: each shoe is a piece of industrial design and a readymade sculpture. The binding on ICONS showcases an open spine, reflecting Abloh's design philosophy.

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.