Bücher veröffentlicht von Chronicle Books

The art of Disney's upcoming computer-animated musical, Frozen (in theatres November 2013), featuring concept art from the making of the film.

From writer Jamila Rowser and artist Robyn Smith comes a captivating graphic novel love letter to the beauty and endurance of Black women, their friendships, and their hair.Wash Day Diaries tells the story of four best friends—Kim, Tanisha, Davene, and Cookie—through five connected short story comics that follow these young women through the ups and downs of their daily lives in the Bronx.The book takes its title from the wash day experience shared by Black women everywhere of setting aside all plans and responsibilities for a full day of washing, conditioning, and nourishing their hair. Each short story uses hair routines as a window into these four characters' everyday lives and how they care for each other.Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith originally kickstarted their critically acclaimed, award-winning slice of life mini comic, Wash Day, inspired by Rowser's own wash day ritual and their shared desire to see more comics featuring the daily lived experiences of young Black women. Wash Day Diaries includes an updated, full color version of this original comic—which follows Kim, a 26-year-old woman living in the Bronx—as the book's first chapter and expands into a graphic novel with short stories about these vibrant and relatable new characters.In expanding the story of Kim and her friends, the authors pay tribute to Black sisterhood through portraits of shared, yet deeply personal experiences of Black hair care. From self-care to spilling the tea at an hours-long salon appointment to healing family rifts, the stories are brought to life through beautifully drawn characters and different color palettes reflecting the mood in each story.At times touching, quiet, triumphant, and laugh out loud funny, the stories of Wash Day Diaries pay a loving tribute to Black joy and the resilience of Black women.

Grains are the easiest, healthiest, and most exciting stars on your table! GRIST is the only grain and legume cookbook you need, with substantial reference information and more than 300 inspired and approachable recipes and variations. It's full of good writing, wonderful, simple recipes, and beautiful photography and illustration.

From dragons to ghouls, from Scotland to South Africa, this volume collects traditional monster tales from around the world in a covetable, illustrated gift edition.

An entertaining, authoritative, and captivating guide to all activities above, below, and beside the sea, The Ocean is the ultimate gift book - that is then used - by sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere.

This Instagram account is a phenomenon in the ballet world and features an all female cast of stars and aspiring ballerinas.

Traditional Japanese folktales come to life alongside contemporary illustration in this luxurious edition.

This cookbook is 100 main recipes and endless variations that marries the style and inspiration of Gjelina with the scope and reference of Vegetable Literacy from an exciting, smart point of view.

Fully illustrated with gorgeously spooky art, this handsome gift book showcases the best of the Victorian ghost story.

A gifty impulse buy with actual substance for literary language lovers, Shakespeare fans, students and insult aficionados alike.

Rocking, rolling, clickety-clack, coming closer down the track . . . The dream train pulls into the station and the train cars are loaded; polar bears load the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises load the auto rack with racecars, seals fill the hopper car with balls. Delightful fun for fans of trains.

Pablo Picasso andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo . . . so many great artists have shared one very special love: the companionship of cats. Gathered here for the first time are behind-thescenes stories of more than 50 famous artists and their feline friends.

Have you ever laughed and cried at the same time? Because All My Friends Are Dead is either the saddest funny book of funniest sad book you've ever read.

Dive into the world of Ivy and Bean with the delightful book, 'Ivy and Bean's Treasure Box.' Penned by the talented Annie Barrows, this book takes you on an enchanting journey of friendship and adventure. Published by Chronicle Books in 2008, the story is a timeless classic that has captivated countless readers over the years. Set in the genre of children's literature, the book is a treasure trove of fun, laughter, and life lessons. With Barrows' engaging writing style and the publisher's commitment to quality, 'Ivy and Bean's Treasure Box' is a must-have addition to your child's bookshelf. Experience the joy of reading with Ivy and Bean, and let their stories inspire the young readers in your life.

After "Toy Story", "Ratatouille", "WALLE", and other blockbusters, where else could Pixar Animation Studios go but UP? Their latest film is a heartwarming and hilarious coming-of-age story about a 78-year-old widower.

Bean is dismayed to learn that her sister is going to be her babysitter. That's not fair! But with help from Ivy, mischeif and mayem ensue, begging the question: Who is really in charge.

Ivy and Bean decide they are going to be the best kids in town. They are going to be nice, they are going to be sweet, they're going to be kind and generous and pure of heart but as usual, they end up in trouble.

A mermaid candelabra. Taxidermized howler monkeys. A house of wax. And yes, a real witch's door. These are some of the unusual, eclectic, and darkly mystifying artifacts that Ryan and Regina Cohn, creators of the Brooklyn-originated Oddities Flea Market, have amassed over the years. Part narrative history, part memoir and part travelogue, it takes readers all over the world, from Berlin to Paris to Brooklyn, giving them an inside scoop on how Regina and Ryan purchase artifacts to sell, as well as those that they want to keep.

This book is presented in three chapters, exploring Bao, Dessert, and Snacks. In the Bao chapter, readers will learn the fundamentals of baked, steamed, fried, or laminated buns and breads, from golden curry-filled donuts to pork floss and scallion focaccia. The Dessert chapter twists classics: mango Yakult tres leches cake, chocolate fudge mochi gateau basque, and pandan key lime pie. And in the final chapter, Snacks, find savory and sweet treats, from fig and marizpan mooncakes to cheesy ramen popcorn to homemade Pocky.

Husband and wife design duo Robert and Cortney Novogratz share their trade secrets and personal stories from over twenty-five years of buying, selling, and fixing spaces and homes. In twelve chapters, their path to success is explored and shared, from thinking outside the box when financing, to building the right renovation team, to developing a design aesthetic, and trusting your design instincts. DIYers, lovers of HGTV, and anyone interested in buying, selling, and renovating houses will love reading about their DIY projects and how their experience might apply to their own projects.

In this luxurious volume, founders Sarah Broughton and John Rowland will share a selection of their extraordinary body of work in Aspen as well as the surrounding mountains. Projects range from the Meadow House to Mountain Retreat, from Art Barn to Creek House, with essays about Aspen and its history and relevance, the importance of historic preservation, client relationships, and the philosophy of the firm.

Whether your ghastlycrumb tiny is a ball of darkness like you or a little ray of sunshine, there's something here for every alternative parent. Because being a goth parent is about more than just Victorian accessories and black clothing-it's about acceptance, love, and always being yourself. And also black clothing.

Our world is a strange place. This hauntingly illustrated book peers into the dark spaces that lie somewhere between belief and imagination, and into the weird stories we tell to make sense of where and who we are. Here are tales of vengeful ghosts, bloodthirsty monsters, internet-conjured nightmares, lost souls, cryptid curiosities, demons, aliens, the undead, and the inexplicable.

In Traer Scott's new book, the perfect gift for cat lovers everywhere, readers get to learn about courageous cats and kittens, and their heartwarming rescue success stories. From Forrest, a majestic Maine Coon cat who was picked up as a 12-week-old stray with two deformed back legs but after finding the perfect home now goes kayaking and camping with his family to Linus, a severely malnourished kitten weighing less than one ounce and given no chance of survival and who after months of careful foster care grew to be a healthy and beloved pet