home is where the books are. this inspiring home decor book is brimming with photos of cozy places to read and creative ways to display books at home.

for stylish bookworms and bookish stylists, this covetable home décor book merges the literary appeal of jane mount’s bestselling bibliophile with the aspirational allure of emily henderson’s bestselling styled. discover beautiful bookshelves adorned with lovely objets d’art, handsome home libraries with snug armchairs, reading areas for kids that ignite the imagination, and cookbook corners in quaint kitchens—and learn to replicate these in your own space.

from bedside tables to bar carts, leather-bound collections to color-coded shelves, here are book nooks and styling techniques for every room and aesthetic.

any old travel guide can tell you about the grand canyon in arizona, but what about joann’s gum wrapper museum that’s in a pink shed behind her house?

this handy guide will point out the best (and strangest) attractions in all 50 states–with plenty of space to map and journal your adventures to everything from national parks to small town tourist traps. features 416 unique pages, filled with illustrations of countless attractions across all 50 states.

• spot-varnished hardcover
• book measures 4.375" wide by 5.875" tall (111mm x 149mm)

easy to make and always delicious – everybody loves brownies and blondies.

whether you’re looking for fudgy, gooey, squidgy or rich, there’s something for every mood with these playful and indulgent recipes – you’ll find brownies such as triple choc, marbled cheesecake or sour cherry and almond, and blondies such as white chocolate and cardamom, pandan and coconut or tahini brown butter. each batch is designed with simplicity in mind and, throughout, there are the classics that are classic for a reason, as well as new and exciting flavour combinations.

with clear, concise steps and eye-catching photography alongside, this fun and flavoursome collection of treats is perfect for sweet-tooth bakers everywhere.

this new collection of vintage-with-a-twist work by anne taintor offers up a fresh serving of anne's signature hilarious commentary on the joys, challenges, and cocktail hours of motherhood. from the fundamentals (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers! ) to putting food on the table (you see them as pies . . . I see them as cries for help) to dealing with childhood questions (because I'm the mother . . . that's why) and strategies for taking the edge off (now be a dear and fetch mommy her flask), taintor expertly captures the funny, frantic, and honest thoughts that most moms have experienced, with an attitude mothers everywhere will welcome.

from the founder of cake picnic―a series of joyful, diverse, and deliciously indulgent gatherings where every attendee brings a whole cake―this cookbook of 50 baking recipes includes a guide to hosting your own confectionery events and encourages bakers to lean into play, connection, community―and lots of cake!

designing your life meets the life-changing magic of tidying up in this guide to creating a space that promotes calm, clarity, and positivity.

discover how simple changes can make any room—and its inhabitants—feel more inspired, clear, and energetic. designer and stanford instructor olga trusova's practical and inspiring guide offers easy-to-follow tips for cultivating a calming environment at home or at work.

using the principles of design thinking, trusova distills essential design wisdom, revealing how to use light, color, sound, furniture, and more to make simple, intentional changes for a profound impact on your mind, body, and spirit. illuminating examples, accessible tips, and short exercises reveal how easy it is to transform a space, whether you're targeting a small corner or multiple rooms. brimming with smart, digestible design tips and life-changing techniques, this stylish handbook makes a lovely self-purchase or gift for creatives, design enthusiasts, at-home workers, and anyone looking for simple, proven ways to design a soothing space.

this publication is dedicated solely to the early and canonical body of work by american artist carrie mae weems (born 1953). the 20 photographs and 14 text panels that make up kitchen table series tell the story of one woman’s life, unfolding within the intimate setting of her kitchen. the kitchen, one of the primary spaces of domesticity and a traditional domain of women, becomes the backdrop for exploring relationships—with lovers, children, friends—and the evolving sense of self through moments of strength, vulnerability, distance, tenderness, and solitude.

as weems describes it, this work explores “the battle around the family ... monogamy ... and between the sexes.” weems herself serves as the protagonist of the series, while the woman she portrays also represents a broader archetype. kitchen table series seeks to reposition and reimagine possibilities for women and people of color, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and, in the artist’s words, “unrequited love.”

widely considered one of the most influential living american artists, new york–based photographer and multimedia artist carrie mae weems (born 1953) has developed a practice celebrated for its exploration of cultural identity, power dynamics, intimacy, and social justice. through a body of work that challenges prevailing representations of race, gender, and class, weems examines the ways history and identity are shaped by visual culture.

defined by her use of photography, installation, film, and performance, her remarkably diverse and groundbreaking oeuvre questions dominant ideologies and historical narratives perpetuated through mass media. published in conjunction with her solo exhibitions at barbican art gallery london and kunstmuseum basel, this book brings together a selection of weems’ own writings, lectures, and conversations for the first time, offering personal insight into themes including the consequences of power, artistic appropriation, and the construction of history.

carrie mae weems has often confronted the uncomfortable truths of racism and race relations over the course of her nearly 40-year career. in The Shape of Things, she focuses her unflinching gaze at what she describes as the circus-like quality of contemporary american political life. for this new work, weems created a seven-part film projected onto a cyclorama―a panoramic-style cylindrical screen that dates to the 19th century―where she addresses the turmoil of current events in the United States and the “long march forward.”

drawing on news and tv footage from the civil rights era to today, elements of previous films such as the madding crowd (2017) and new film projects that bring us into our tumultuous present, the films in The Shape of Things combine documentary directness with poetic rhythm to create an enveloping experience.

carrie mae weems (born 1953) has received numerous awards, grants and fellowships, and is represented in public and private collections around the world, including the metropolitan museum of art, new york; the museum of fine arts, houston; and the museum of modern art and the museum of contemporary art, los angeles. weems lives in brooklyn and syracuse, new york.

centered offers a rich, inclusive, and contemporary look at design diversity, both past and present, through essays, interviews, and images curated by design educator and advocate kaleena sales. as the design industry challenges its eurocentric foundations and reassesses conventional practices, centered highlights the voices, places, methods, ideas, and beliefs that have been overshadowed or excluded by dominant design movements. with thirteen thought-provoking essays and interviews, this volume features underrepresented and impactful design work, both historical and contemporary.

• includes works such as gee's bend quilters by stephen child and isabella d'agnenica and a chinese typographic archiveby yujune park and caspar lam.
• features an interview with sadie red wing (her shawl is yellow) on indigenous sovereignty and design.
• explores diverse and often overlooked design movements like the truck art of india by shantanu suman.

centered is an essential read for anyone passionate about diversity in design and the importance of elevating marginalized voices and practices in shaping the future of the field.

from the onset of her career, charlotte perriand was a maverick who believed in good design as a force for the betterment of society. many young designers would have been discouraged by a rejection from le corbusier’s studio, but when the renowned architect told her there was no place for a female furniture designer, perriand became even more determined to prove her abilities as an artist. under le corbusier, and long after leaving his studio, perriand’s contributions to furniture design and architecture demonstrated a unique sensitivity to the organic beauty of nature as well as the egalitarian possibilities of the machine age. her left-wing populist politics influenced much of her work, from modular furniture systems to major architectural projects.

this monograph explores perriand’s most celebrated interiors, original furniture designs, and architectural projects, as well as previously unpublished sketchbooks that offer new insight into her creative process and her lasting place in design history.

charlotte perriand (1903–99) experienced her first major breakthrough with le bar sous le toit, a 1927 interior design project that anticipated the elegant minimalism and utilitarian qualities that would define her later work. although she is perhaps best known today for her early chaise longue designs, perriand also developed plans for major buildings across europe and contributed interior designs to le corbusier’s unité d’habitation. she worked in locations as diverse as tokyo, rio de janeiro, and london in pursuit of creating accessible, human-centered design.

chinatown pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six chinatowns. andria lo and valerie luu have been interviewing and photographing chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and instagram, chinatown pretty, since 2014. chinatown pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere—but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances.

photos span chinatowns in san francisco, oakland, los angeles, chicago, new york city, and vancouver.

the style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing.

tracing the rich tradition of chinese patchwork art in domestic and rural spaces, from its ancient origins to its contemporary manifestations.