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it’s time to turn up the heat and ditch the measuring spoons because the secret to exceptional cooking lies in one simple motto: more is more. in her bestselling debut cookbook, cook this book, molly baz laid the groundwork for essential cooking skills while showcasing her love for mortadella and dill. now, in more is more, she invites you to elevate your cooking game, embrace spontaneity in front of that hot pan, and chase deliciousness with abandon. (and yes, there will be even more mortadella!)
more is more is a philosophy that champions risk-taking, enhances intuition, and promotes a “don’t stop ‘til it tastes delicious” mindset. the recipes within are designed for any day of the week and cater to cooks of all skill levels. each dish teaches a new technique or flavor combination, embodying molly’s maximalist approach—“leave no flavor on the cutting board.”
so crank up your ovens, grab a generous pinch of salt, and dive into the joy of cooking without limits!
in the modern home, the focus has shifted from having a perfectly curated interior to creating a space that is personal, comfortable, and filled with objects you truly love. in how to live with objects, monica khemsurov and jill singer guide you on an educational and visually stunning journey through their design philosophy, addressing essential questions: what makes an object worth having? why should we collect? and how do these objects impact our lives?
this insightful book is designed for collectors, design enthusiasts, and novices alike, helping you cultivate a more sophisticated mindset around acquiring and living with objects. through inspiring home tours and practical advice, khemsurov and singer offer a comprehensive primer on maximizing the thoughtfulness of your space, no matter your size limitations or style preferences.
with over 350 vibrant photographs, how to live with objects will inspire you to embrace the beauty and significance of the items you choose to surround yourself with, transforming your home into a reflection of your unique personality and tastes.
can crochet explain the complexities of non-euclidean geometry? how does the 1804 jacquard loom relate to modern computing? radical fiber celebrates the overlap between art, science, interdisciplinary creativity and collaborative learning.
for centuries, fiber arts have influenced sciences as diverse as digital technology, mathematics, neuroscience, medicine and more. radical fiber explores this relationship through contemporary art and historical artifacts that address five key themes: shape, machine, body, brain and community. how did the accidental discovery of synthetic mauveine dye in 1856 pave the way for modern pharmaceuticals while also generating toxic waste? why do we respond differently to a woven photograph than a printed one? these and other questions reframe the fiber/science intersection and ask how the medium can be used to improve our world for the future.
this beautifully designed clothbound book brings together the 'Palabrarmas' series by the chilean-born artist, poet and activist cecilia vicuña (born 1948).
images of these works―each a powerful juxtaposition of color, poetry and politics―appear alongside new essays and historical references chosen with the artist. palabrarmas, a neologism that translates to "word weapons" or "word arms," imagine new ways of seeing language. taking the form of collages, silkscreens, drawings, poems, fabric banners, cutouts, mixed-media installations and street actions, vicuña’s palabarmas bring together her work in poetry, activism and visual art. each one unpacks and deconstructs single words to reveal other words hiding within them, allowing new meanings to emerge.
the artist began making these visual anagrams while in exile in london and bogotá after the pinochet-led coup of 1973 in chile, and has always seen them as a form of liberation―as a way to "open up minds by opening up words," as she puts it. the palabarmas have taken on new relevance in today’s political climate, and appeared on the streets during chile’s 2019 revolution as protest signs. this book presents a range of palabrarmas in color for the first time, with new essays by mónica de la torre, carla macchiavello, cecilia vicuña and jeanne gerrity, and reprinted texts by rené daumal, robert randall and simón rodríguez.
the life eclectic: highly unique interior designs from around the world
$ 50.00 USD
unit price perthe life eclectic: highly unique interior designs from around the world
$ 50.00 USD
unit price perfeaturing homes of the world's most well-respected creatives, including Studio MacLean, Manfredi della Gherardesca, and Martin Brudnizki, the life eclectic is a celebration of individuality, and embracing the joy that fluidity in taste can bring.
how often have you leafed through an interiors book and wondered how you might be able to recreate the eclectic, joyful, and chic style of famed designers, when your mis-match belongings seem to juxtapose in all the wrong ways? the life eclectic is an interiors book that through carefully selected case studies of homes from the UK, US, Australia, France, and Denmark, shows how highly regarded designers, artists, gallerists and writers curate their treasured (and varied) possessions to glorious effect.
spectacularly colorful and packed with joie de vivre, this romp through 50 of the most colorful places on earth—from Greece to Japan, Indonesia to Italy—delivers a jolt of optimism and enthusiasm.fFrom the Zhangye Danxia landform in Gansu, China, to the rainbow mountain in the Peruvian Andes, stunning photographs are paired with inspirational quotes from mikati, whose enthusiasm for travel is intoxicating. driven by her unabashedly optimistic spirit, mikati has travelled the globe to gather—in her first book—a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. the infectious, whimsical spirit that carries throughout these pages is reflective of mikati’s own ultra-upbeat outlook on life.
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.