introduce children to the history of juneteenth with the let’s celebrate juneteenth board book from mudpuppy. Featuring rhyming text and colorful, bold artwork, this board book is a beautiful celebration of this important holiday. A wonderful addition to your child’s bookshelf!

• 26 pages
• trim: 7 x 7”, 17.78 x 17.78
• all mudpuppy products adhere to CPSIA, ASTM, and CE safety regulations.
• made responsibly from FSC-certified material. printed with nontoxic inks.
  

a feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce you to some of the most infamous women throughout world history, united by their shared taste for poison. welcome to the league of lady poisoners.

this riveting and well-researched volume by lisa perrin weaves together the stories of more than twenty-five accused women poisoners, exploring the circumstances and skill sets that led them to lives of crime.

you might find yourself rooting for some of them-like sally bassett, who helped poison her granddaughter's enslavers in bermuda, or giulia tofana, who sold her name-brand concoction to women wanting to be rid of their abusive (or otherwise undesirable) husbands.

from posters to cars, design is everywhere. while we often discuss the aesthetics of design, we don’t always dig deeper to unearth the ways design can overtly, and covertly, convince us of a certain way of thinking.

how design makes us think collects hundreds of examples across graphic design, product design, industrial design, and architecture to illustrate how design can inspire, provoke, amuse, anger, or reassure us. graphic designer sean adams walks us through the power of design to attract attention and convey meaning. the book delves into the sociological, psychological, and historical reasons for our responses to design, offering practitioners and clients alike a new appreciation of their responsibility to create design with the best intentions.

how design makes us think is an essential read for designers, advertisers, marketing professionals, and anyone who wants to understand how the design around us makes us think, feel, and do things.

botanical dyes features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes.

the process of turning plants into print can help you reconnect with nature, find a creative outlet and develop a mindful sense of presence. it also promotes an awareness of sustainable practices and how to reduce our impact on the planet. extracting from and updating her book botanical inks,  babs talks the home crafter through everything from foraging for dyes, making mordants, creating an array of colors and then putting your new knowledge to the test through some simple projects. with more than 10 dye recipes, clear step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips and explanations of what works and why, botanical dyes is the accessible handbook that modern makers everywhere have been waiting for.

the first book by one of the most in-demand photographers of our time, holding space shares one hundred stunning photographs of queer, inter-racial couples, with first-person text about their relationships in this current time period. after the may 2020 murder of george floyd, and during the covid pandemic, photographer ryan pfluger set out to capture queer, inter-racial couples across the us. it was (and is) a time of intense upheaval and reckoning and ryan wanted to capture that in the lives and on the bodies of these friends and strangers. the photographs, and the people in them, can be startling in their vulnerability, playful in their poses, and tender to the core. the interviews produce a range of short, revealing stories about the couples.

mark rothko's iconic paintings are some of the most profound works of twentieth-century abstract expressionism. this collection presents fifty large-scale artworks from the american master's color field period (1949–1970) alongside essays by rothko's son, christopher rothko, and san francisco museum of modern art curator of painting and sculpture janet bishop. featuring illuminating details about rothko's life, influences, and legacy, and brimming with the emotional power and expressive color of his groundbreaking canvases, this essential volume brings the renowned artist's luminous work to light for both longtime rothko fans and those discovering his work for the very first time. a textured case and large-scale tip-on on the front cover round out this sumptuous package.

#1960now captures the ongoing fight for equality, from the 1960s civil rights movement to the black lives matter movement today. through striking black-and-white photographs by shelia pree bright, this powerful collection juxtaposes portraits of past and present social justice activists, highlighting the courage and conviction of both ’60s elder statesmen and today’s new generation of fighters. this collection offers a sobering reminder that the struggle for justice is far from over, while showcasing the enduring spirit of resistance.

• features documentary images from recent protests alongside portraits of iconic figures from the 1960s civil rights movement.
• visually compares the activism of the 1960s with the black lives matter movement of today.
• an important contribution to american protest photography and a stark reminder of the continuous fight for justice and equality.

#1960now is a must-have for anyone passionate about civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of social justice.

in his much-anticipated first cookbook, new york times contributor, food52 columnist, and former bon appétit food editor rick martínez invites home cooks to discover the diverse culinary treasures of mexico. in mi cocina, rick travels across mexico’s seven regions, sharing 100 unique recipes, each accompanied by stunning on-site photography.

this beautifully personal tribute to mexican cuisine showcases the country’s regionality through dishes like oaxaca’s mole coloradito, made with pasilla chiles, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, plantain, and bittersweet chocolate, and tacos de capeados, featuring cornmeal-battered fried fish with papaya and tomatillo from coastal baja. rick’s recipes are based on his home-tested versions of these iconic dishes, adding his own twists where inspired—like marinating flank steak with miso paste in his tlayuda con tasajo before grilling it for a perfect balance of flavors.

mi cocina is a rich, flavorful journey through mexico’s kitchens, filled with stories, history, and the vibrant tastes of each region.

long before “collabs” became a buzzword, artists played a pivotal role in shaping the fashion world. art x fashion is an engaging collection that explores the dynamic relationship between these two creative realms, highlighting various aspects of inspiration, collaboration, and artists venturing into fashion and fashion photography.

this insightful book introduces readers to legendary designers like coco chanel and elsa schiaparelli, who famously collaborated with artists such as picasso and dalí in the early twentieth century. it also showcases iconic fashion moments, including yves saint laurent’s 1965 homage to piet mondrian.

explore the fascinating pairings of art and fashion, from john galliano’s designs inspired by tutankhamun’s death mask, arcimboldo, gustav klimt, and hokusai, to guo pei’s homage to velázquez and margiela’s inspiration from gauguin. the innovative creations of iris van herpen, influenced by paul delvaux, reveal surprising connections that enrich both art and fashion.

featuring projects by street artists like keith haring and kaws, this book captures the essence of collaborations that have redefined the boundaries of creativity, illustrating how art and fashion continue to inspire one another in captivating ways.

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.