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A startlingly insightful look at sublime landscapes from bestselling author and art writer Henry Carroll, with images from todayΓÇÖs most innovative photographersHow do the most diverse and relevant voices of contemporary photography respond to the urgent issues of today? In this series of small, insightful, and beautifully presented books, Henry Carroll, the bestselling photography writer of the last decade, unpacks the ideas behind images to reflect on race, gender, faith, inequality, beauty, politics, and our shifting relationship to animals, nature, and the environment.Following HUMANS and ANIMALS, the third book in the series, LAND, considers humanityΓÇÖs changing relationship with the sublime, a relationship that has seen us edge further away from real encounters. The photographs explore how the sublime can, and has been, commodified, packaged, and distributed, leading to an alarming emotional distancing. With images from a diverse group of photographers, Carroll explores the impermanence of borders, the human reaction to scenes of devastation on Instagram feeds, and the many variables that inform oneΓÇÖs relationship to land. He considers how a photographerΓÇÖs response to landscape is subjective, full of meaning thatΓÇÖs colored by their own psyches, foibles, fears, and hopes. With captivating and striking photography, Carroll invites the reader to contemplate how their inner world influences their interactions with the natural world.

A charming Easter adventure based on the Netflix show Ada Twist, Scientist It's Easter! The eggs are decorated, the baskets are ready, and Mr. Twist's Easter pants are looking fly, which means one thing: it's time for the annual Twist Easter Egg Hunt, Ada's favorite family tradition. And this year, her parents are letting Ada hide the eggs! But Arthur, her big brother, thinks the egg hunt is going to be too easy now that he's eleven-so Ada has to do a test hiding to make sure it's super hard or else Arthur will retire from the egg hunt forever! Ada, Rosie, and Iggy brainstorm about how to find the hardest hiding spot in the history of egg-hiding. A sweet and funny storybook about learning from your mistakes and accepting that sometimes you might fail, this is the most egg-cellent book for the Easter season. Based on the bestselling series and the new Netflix show Ada Twist, Scientist, this charming new storybook is perfect for fans new and old!

ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: Farrell has carved out a space in nonfiction with engaging looks at little-known aspects of women¿s history. She¿s the author of Standing Up Against Hate, Fannie Never Flinched (three starred reviews!), and Pure Grit, which have all been well-received.WOMEN¿S HISTORY: This book highlights an incredible, empowering figure whose legacy deserves more widespread recognition. Leroy was the only woman photojournalist in Vietnam during her years there (though there were several women reporters at that time as well as women photographers who came after her).ART AND ACTIVISM: Using her photographs to reveal the terrible realities and human cost of war¿on both sides¿Leroy offers a unique, vital perspective on the Vietnam War that changed the way some people thought about the conflict.PROFILE IN COURAGE: Leroy¿s incredible story of bravery, resilience, conviction, and compassion makes her an inspiring role model for kids.JOURNALISM ANGLE: The Human Face of War is a reminder of the power and importance of journalism. During her three years in Vietnam (1966¿1969), Leroy was one of the few woman photographers covering a war that would kill more than 70 journalists.PHOTOS THROUGHOUT: Profusely illustrated with some of Leroy¿s most powerful photos, which brought viewers into the war and showed its human side.WELL-RESEARCHED: To write this book, Farrell interviewed military personal and journalists who covered the Vietnam War.POWERFUL FOREWORD: Written by Peter Arnot, who won the 1966 Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting for his work in Vietnam.

An innovative picture book biography about an unsung hero of early animationLotte Reiniger (1899¿1981) was a German film director and animator best known for The Adventures of Prince Achmed, which was released in 1926 and is the oldest surviving animated movie. (It came out a full 11 years before Disney¿s Snow White!) As a little kid, Reiniger loved reading fairytales and fell in love with puppetry. At school, she learned about paperschnitte, or papercuts, which helped her create her signature style of silhouettes. She grew up to make more than 40 films throughout her long career, most of which were fairytales that used her stop-film animation technique of hand-cut silhouettes. Reiniger is now seen as the foremost pioneer of silhouette animation and the inventor of an early form of the multiplane camera. With art inspired by Reiniger¿s cut-paper style and a text that uses a fairytale motif that mimics her movies, Out of the Shadows is a sweeping tribute to one of most important figures of animation, whose influence still resonates today.

Timed for the 60th anniversary, the iconic and influential first issue of the Fantastic Four by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, deconstructed by award-winning designer Chip Kidd; with text by novelist Walter Mosley, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, and historian Mark Evanier; and photographs by Geoff SpearThe first issue of Fantastic Four by legendary creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced fans to a now-iconic team of Super Heroes¿Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, and the Thing¿ushering in the modern Marvel Age of comics. Kirby¿s artistic contributions in this comic book revolutionized visual storytelling and brought a new reality to the way comics stories could be told, the ripple effects of which continue to influence comic book art to this day. Sixty years after its publication in November 1961, this stunning reimagining by award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd uses an original copy of the comic book (which initially sold for ten cents and now sells for astronomical prices in good condition) to present the classic story in a whole new way that is sure to engage both lifelong fans and the latest generation of Marvel enthusiasts. The book also includes text by bestselling novelist Walter Mosley, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, and historian Mark Evanier (Kirby: King of Comics). Stunningly photographed by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, Fantastic Four no. 1 is showcased as yoüve never seen it before¿oversized and remastered¿a panel-by-panel exploration of the entire issue that captures every single detail and nuance of Lee¿s story and Kirby¿s groundbreaking artwork, making it a must-have for every comic book collection.

A teen rock star returns home to Minnesota and finds himself falling for a local farm girl in this steamy YA romanceSeventeen-year-old Gabe¿s life is a mess. His debut album¿produced by his rock star dad¿made him an overnight sensation, but his second album tanked, he just got dumped by his on-again, off-again girlfriend, and he¿s desperate to come up with the money he needs to fix a major screwup. The only place he can be free from the paparazzi and rumors is the family farm¿the farm that seventeen-year-old Juniper¿s family has managed since before she was born. When Juniper learns that Gabe¿s about to inherit the farm, she worries that he¿ll sell it. She comes up with a plan to get close to him and stop that from happening. At first, Juniper and Gabe couldn¿t be more at odds, but the more time they spend with each other, the more they grow to like each other. Can they set aside their differences to do what¿s best for the farm¿and each other? Or will all the drama and secrets tear them apart?

Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in this loving celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the tableOn Sundays, everyone gathers at Granny¿s for Soul Food.But today, I don¿t go to the backyard or the great room.I follow Granny instead.¿Yoüre a big boy now,¿ Granny says. ¿Time for you to learn.¿At Granny¿s, Sunday isn¿t Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to help cook the dishes for the first time: He joins Granny in grating the cheese, cleaning the greens, and priming the meat for Roscoe Ray¿s grill. But just when Granny says they¿re finished, her grandson makes his own contribution, sweetening this Sunday gathering¿and the many more to come. Evocatively written and vividly illustrated, this mouthwatering story is a warm celebration of tradition and coming together at a table filled with love and delicious food.

A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of travel¿and traveling in style¿from one of the world¿s preeminent fashion brandsThe mid-19th and early 20th centuries heralded new means of transport and equipment and, with them, new and original ways of exploring the world. Transatlantic liners, automobiles, long-haul airplanes, zeppelins, and express trains unfurled new horizons and changed travel itself into an adventure. Distant lands were no longer solely accessible to aristocrats, explorers, and adventurers. Instead, the world opened up to new groups of people eager to circumvent the globe. And for many of these new globetrotters, traveling was synonymous with Louis Vuitton, the French label whose iconic and functional luggage trunks could be found on nearly every boat, plane, car, and train around the world.In this beautiful book, author Francisca Mattéoli recounts 50 tales of thrilling travel undertaken in every possible mode of transit, from the hot air balloon to the space shuttle, each lavishly illustrated with more than 300 historical photographs and ephemera from Louis Vuitton¿s official archives. Louis Vuitton: Extraordinary Voyages is a journey all its own¿an evocative and transporting account of the most surprising and transformative trips taken since the 19th century.

A captivating account of the NBA¿s strangest season ever, from shutdown to championship, from a prominent national basketball writer living inside the bubbleWhen NBA player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020, the league shut down immediately, bringing a shocking, sudden pause to the season. As the pandemic raged, it looked like it might be the first year in league history with no champion. But four months later, after meticulous planning, play resumed in a ¿bubble¿ at Disney World¿a restricted, single-site locale, where teams could only bring limited staff and the outside world was largely cut off.Due to health concerns, the league invited only a handful of reporters to the show. Everyone who attended would need to sacrifice medical privacy, live in a simple hotel room for months on end, and submit to daily coronavirus testing in hopes of keeping the Bubble from bursting. Ben Golliver, the national NBA writer for the Washington Post, is one of them. Bubbleball is his account of the season and life inside, telling the story of how basketball shut down and how superstars like LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kawhi Leonard battled for the throne once play resumed in unconventional circumstances and empty gyms. Based on months of reporting in the exclusive, restricted environment, this is an entertaining record of an extraordinary season.

Painter and sculptor Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) led a highly nontraditional life, especially for a woman in the nineteenth century. She kept lions as pets, was awarded the Legion of Honor by Empress Eugenie, and befriended "e;Buffalo Bill"e; Cody. She became a painter at a time when women were often only reluctantly educated as artists. Her unconventional artistic work habits, including visiting slaughterhouses to sketch an animal's anatomy and wearing men's clothing to gain access to places like a horse fair, where women were not allowed, helped her become one of the most beloved female painters of her time. Among the artworks discussed are The Horse Fair and Ploughing in the Nivernais. Along with her life story are a list of museums that house her work, a bibliography, and an index.

The official companion to The French Dispatch and the latest volume in the bestselling Wes Anderson Collection seriesThe French Dispatch—the tenth feature film from writer-director Wes Anderson—weaves together stories of an eccentric band of expat journalists working at the titular American newspaper in 20th-century Ennui-sur-Blasé, France. Broken out into a series of vignettes, this love letter to the New Journalism era is filled with a cast of Anderson’s frequent collaborators, including Jason Schwartzman, Bob Balaban, and Willem Dafoe, as well as new players Timothée Chalamet, Jeffrey Wright, Elisabeth Moss, and Benicio del Toro.In this latest one-volume entry in the Wes Anderson Collection series—the only book to take readers behind the scenes of The French Dispatch—everything that goes into bringing Anderson’s trademark style, intricate compositions, and meticulous staging to the screen is revealed in detail. The Wes Anderson Collection: The French Dispatch presents the complete story behind the film’s conception, anecdotes about the making of the film, and behind-the-scenes photos, production materials, and conceptual artwork.

Mysteries and folkways of New York City revealed in an entertaining collection of graphic art The life and legend of New York City, from the size of its skyscrapers to the ways of its inhabitants, is vividly captured in this lively collection of more than 250 maps, cross sections, flowcharts, tables, board games, cartoons and infographics, and other unique diagrams spanning 150 years. Superstars such as Saul Steinberg, Maira Kalman, Christoph Niemann, Roz Chast, and Milton Glaser butt up against the unsung heroes of the popular press in a book that is made not only for lovers of New York but also for anyone who enjoys or works with information design.

Women have written some of our most extraordinary literary works while living in societies and cultures that tried to silence them. Featuring more than 50 brilliant bookish broads, Marino cleverly illuminates the lives of the greats as well as the literary talents history has wrongfully overlooked. Each intimate portrait delves into one woman's works and is accompanied by vibrant illustrations depicting each literary legend in her element and time.

Genie Lo must not only fight off demons but also ensure their welfare in her new set of responsibilities, with this playing out in the context of a power struggle for the Jade Emperor's throne. A continuation of the young adult fantasy adventure series.

Every New York City tour bus stops at Strawberry Fields; countless movies have been filmed at Bethesda Terrace and concerts from the Great Lawn are broadcast throughout the nation. This work tells the story of the park's creation, placing it in the context of 19th-century American art and social history.

In her first book, Ackerman presents practical advice for adding florals to every room of the house, along with easy DIYs, advice on staying within budget, and detailed source lists. Ackerman shows readers how to achieve a curated maximalist style and to seamlessly create a gorgeous, layered floral look that will spark joy and lift the mood of the whole house.

A highly opinionated, vibrantly illustrated wine guide from one of the country's most celebrated--and unorthodox--sommeliers and winemakers presents readers with the 99 bottles that have most impacted his life. his life.