North American Books

First edition, third printing, published by Harry N. Abrams, 1994. Text by John & Marilyn Neuhart and Ray Eames. From a partnership that started with modest beginnings exploring the...

Published by Rizzoli 1988. Signed by Alain Boucheron with a dedication ‘To Lucia, who knows what”beauty” means with my warmest regards. Alain Boucheron’ An important book that ...

Cindy Sherman By Eva Respini Cindy Sherman (American, b. 1954) is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential artists in contemporary art. Throughout her care...

First English Edition, published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1984. One of the most acclaimed artists of the 20th century, Marc Chagall is considered a visual poet and a master of ...

Fine Woodworking Design Book Two Published by Taunton Press, Incorporated, 1979. Hardback in dust jacket. 1150 photographs of the best work in woo...

Billy Baldwin Decorates - A Book of Practical Decorating Ideas by Billy Baldwin Published by Chartwell Books, 1972 1st Edition. Hardback in du...

Southern Interiors of Charleston, South Carolina, 1956 Published by Hastings House, New York, 1956 1st Edition. A rare reference of lost classical interiors and antique collecti...

The Artful Teapot Garth Clark & Tony Cunha - Published by Watson-Guptill, New York 2001. Hardback in dust jacket. First edition. Celebrates the many ar...

Architecture of the Old South: South Carolina by Mills Lane. Savannah GA Beehive Press 1985. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This was the first of the "Architecture of the Old South." It showcases South Carolina's famous buildings; including Charleston, nearby plantations, and 19th-century building of upland South Carolina. It covers famous places like Drayton Hall, Hampton, the Miles Brewton, Joseph Manigault, Nathaniel Russell, Aiken, Horry and Edmonston Allston houses (a pretty thorough coverage of Charleston), and also harder to find floor plans and pictures of places like Medway, the main house at Middleton Place...

First edition, published by Little, Brown & Company, 1988 Irving Penn captures the work of Issey Miyake, this book explores the artistic relationship between Penn, one of the most...

First edition from an edition of 4000, published by Brooke Alexander, 1975. Untitled 1974. Lithograph with collage printed on Rives B.F.K. parer 10 x 24 inches This rare catalogue...

La Jolla By James Britain Photographs by John Waggaman California Review No. 5, San Diego, 1965. Paperback First edition. Softcover with pictorial wrappers. Unpaginated. Capturi...

Pre-Columbian Art of Mexico and Central America by Hasso Von Winning. Published by Abrams, New York, 1968. First edition. First major study to elevate t...

First Edition, published by Bullfinch Press, Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1999. Sharing the ability to both startle and delight, the furniture design of the 1960s is presented here, from its roots to the influences of its design. This book serves as a colorful visual tour, featuring 250 photographs as well as a source guide to the growing number of outlets for 1960s furniture design...

Author Maria Grazia Chiuri, Text by Maria Luisa Frisa A powerful collection of photographs and essays by trailblazing women that celebrates Maria Grazia Chiuri's feminine and feminist spirit within the House of Dior. Since being appointed the first female creative director of Dior in 2016, Maria Grazia Chiuri has infused the illustrious fashion brand with a strong current of femi-nism. Her approach is at once refreshing and needed, while still paying homage to the avant-garde ethos that has been at the heart of the house since its founding by Christian Dior in 1947. This beautifully produced volume presents 160 images by leading female photographers such as Nan Goldin, Sarah Moon, Brigitte Niedermair, Coco Capitán, Vanina Sorrenti, Julia Hetta, Katerina Jebb, Zoë Ghertner, and Bettina Rheims. The women creators featured among these pages represent the breadth of style and diversity upheld by the Maison Dior. Thought-provoking quotes and poems from inspirational women--Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Linda Nochlin, Claire Fontaine...

Published by Rizzoli, first edition, 1998 This volume illustrates the singular and highly original direction that the Empire style took in Italy during the period of French rule a...

Girlhood embroidery, American samplers and pictorial needlework 1650-1850 by Betty Ring. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1993. Stated first edition i...

Published by the Architectural Book Publishing Company, second printing, revised and enlarged edition, 1946. With text by Emrich Nicholson and a fore...

Lucio Fontana By Guido Ballo Praeger Publishers, New York. 1971. Charting the career of one of Italy's most celebrated twentieth century artists from futurism to spatialism....

First edition, published by the Viking Press, New York in 1968. A collection of interior photos and portraits featuring the opulent houses and affluent people of the 1960s, photogra...

Written by Marion Fasel Creatures from the animal kingdom represented in exquisite jewelry by renowned masters Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., JAR, Belperron, David Webb, Schlumberger, Boucheron, and many other brilliant jewelers. Many of the most imaginative designs by the world's great jewelry houses and artisans take inspiration from the animal kingdom. From Cartier's iconic panthers to Bulgari's snakes and JAR's butterflies, these spectacular objects dripping with precious stones are akin to wearable art. Beautiful Creatures depicts some of the most spectacular beasts ever transformed into sparkling treasures and accompanies a forthcoming special exhibition in the American Museum of Natural History's Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals. The 120 pieces featured date from the mid-1800s to the present, representing species from the realms of land, air, and water. Gorgeous studio photography of the jewelry is complemented by images of iconic personalities, including Elizabeth Taylor, Twiggy, and the Duchess of Windsor wearing famous animal- inspired jewels. Guest curator Marion Fasel relays the stories behind the individual pieces through entertaining anecdotes and reveals the colorful histories and fascinating symbolism of these remarkable creatures in precious gems and metals that intrigue and delight and that we never tire of wearing. About the author Marion Fasel is a jewelry historian and author of several books on twentieth-century jewelry. She is the founder of the online jewelry magazine The Adventurine. In 2018 Fasel was the recipient of the GEM Award for Media Excellence and the Jewelry Champion Award from Town & Country magazine. "The subtitle to Beautiful Creatures is Jewelry Inspired by The Animal Kingdom, but prepare yourself to see some of the most spectacular jewelry ever produced whose jumping off point was anything from a simple scallop shell or butterfly to some of the most incredible jungle inhabitants...The images are staggering, with accompanying text that offers you as much as you need to know as well as baiting you to want to see these pieces in the flesh, so to speak... This is a book for the jewelry aficionado as well for those who might have a passing interest in everything from ornithology to entomology to herpetology to batrachology to simple seashells. In other words, there are few creatures that have not been memorialized by these créateurs and incredibly gifted and skilled craftsmen. Get in line, wait for the opening of the exhibit at the Museum of Natural History, and get lost in the grandiosity of it all. In the meantime, you can be teased with the jaw dropping content of this book." - NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS "From Cartier’s iconic panthers to Bulgari’s snakes and JAR’s butterflies, some of the most imaginative designs by the world’s great jewelry houses and artisans take inspiration from the animal kingdom, creating spectacular objects dripping with precious stones to conjure wearable art. Beautiful Creatures: Jewelry Inspired by the Animal Kingdom depicts some of the most spectacular beasts ever transformed into sparkling treasures..." - ANTIQUES AND THE ARTS WEEKLY "Beautiful Creatures by Marion Fasel is smaller than the typical coffee table book, which means it’s more portable and affordable too. But still utterly gorgeous: this would make a fantastic gift for a jewelry lover or animal aficionado in your life."  "Beastly Bling: Jewelry in the shape of an animal often comes with extra meanings, writes historian Marion Fasel in her new book “Beautiful Creatures: Jewelry Inspired by the Animal Kingdom” (Rizzoli Electa). When Prince Albert got engaged to Queen Victoria in 1839, he gave her a gold engagement ring in the form of a circling snake, to symbolize everlasting love. This set off a snake-jewelry fad, illustrated in the book by a circa-1850 French snake bracelet made of emeralds, diamonds, silver and gold, with pink sapphires for the eyes. Animal jewelry can also carry a political charge. In the early 20th century, American suffragists were nicknamed Iron Butterflies in honor of their determination, and many wore small butterfly pins to signal their support of the movement. More frivolous highlights among the book’s 120 pieces are a starfish designed by Salvador Dalí and a zebra bracelet from American designer David Webb, who also made pieces that look like lions, fish and tortoises. A brooch in the form of a jellyfish, made of moonstones, sapphires, diamonds, gold and platinum, was designed by Tiffany’s Jean...

Architecture of Wm. Frank McCall Jr., FAIA, A designer working in the classical tradition. Savannah: Golden Coast Pub. Co., 1985. Stated first printing ha...

The Country Houses of David Adler by Stephen M. Salny. New York W.W. Norton and Company, 2001. Stated First Edition, hardcover with dust jacket. 220 pp. A book on the country houses designed by one America's premier architects David Adler (1882-1949.) The book includes photos and floor plans of seventeen country houses and gardens commissioned by his prominent clients. The houses range in style, from French...

Jim Dine, The Alchemy of Images by Marco Livingstone Published by The Monacelli Press, New York 1998. Harback in dust jacket Included. First edition. Comprehensive overview...

Building by the Book Volumes I & 2, Building by the Book, by Center for Palladian Studies in America. University Press of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1984-1986. Pair of 1st Ed har...

First Edition, published by Museum of Modern Art, New York, and The MIT Press, Massachusetts, 1976. This first edition of this groundbreaking book, cited by photographic historian ...

A unique look inside a world of design sophistication, this volume showcases the interiors of the world's most prestigious art dealers. From New York to...

A Last Encore by Noel Coward Published by Little, Brown & Company, Boston 1973. First American Edition. The wit of Noel Coward's words alongside...

First edition, published by Pace Editions, 1973 A catalogue showcasing the unadulterated style of Dubuffet, a pioneer of 'art brut', published in conjunction with an exhibition he...

Published by Art, Inc, New York, first edition, 1962. This was the first book published on Modigliani's sculpture, the book is filled with beautifully printed black and white imag...

First edition, second printing, published by Reinhold Publishing Corporation, 1950. A guide to the design and production of modern furniture, published contemporary to the era. Wi...

In this artful book, Nicole Hollis shares her beautiful holistic environments, which thoughtfully balance a modern spirit of innovation with a reverence for artisanal craftsmanship. Nicole Hollis's approach to contemporary living is to create timeless interiors that blend seamlessly with the environment. Featured is a wide range of residences in city, country, and coastal settings that masterfully mix the simplicity of line with organic complexity to create refined spaces. A striking home in the Marin County town of Tiburon features natural materials and dramatic touches that embrace the property's sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. A Kona Coast property set on a lava field reimagines a Hawaiian open-plan sanctuary with a modern design scheme of rich textures, including lava-basalt floor tiles and coral wall blocks. Michele Oka Doner's lighting employs the shape of Kiawe tree branches. A San Francisco pied-à-terre is an elegant contrast study in black and white, infused with historical nuances. These curated spaces are comprised of art, found objects, and bespoke furnishings that underscore Nicole's appreciation of texture, craft, and nature. About the author In 2002 Nicole Hollis founded NICOLEHOLLIS, a San Francisco award-winning interior architecture and design firm. The firm's projects have been featured in Elle Decor, Luxe Interiors, and Architectural Digest, among other publications. NICOLEHOLLIS has produced home furnishings for McGuire and lighting fixtures for Phoenix Day...

The first book from this celebrated American designer and architect known for creating spaces that balance historic detail and modern elegance. The work of architect and interior ...

A masterful combination of traditional inspiration with contemporary elegance. The sensibility of interior design firm Nickey Kehoe ranges from minimal to maximal, quiet to Baroque, but always seeks to express the ephemeral feeling of a space. Designers Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe are fascinated by how a room can come together to express its own persona, as though the design "just happened." Describing themselves as object-obsessed observers, Nickey and Kehoe...

An invitation to enter the residences of some of the top interior designers in the world--see their style and practicality in action, and adopt some of their winning ways. With pillows fluffed and curtains pulled back, design secrets are revealed. From established masters of the field (Jamie Drake, Stephen Sills, Tom Britt, Jeffrey Bilhuber) to comparatively newer talents, the reader will learn about diverse approaches to decoration and the art of fine living from some of today's most successful interior designers--with wit, candor, and passion. Other featured subjects include Alex Papachristidis, Robert Couturier, Howard Slatkin...

Following up on their much-heralded first volume of interiors, this new publication presents the next evolution of Atelier AM--virtuosos of mixing antiques and museum-quality artworks with pedigreed design. "Alexandra and Michael Misczynski, the wife-and-husband team behind the Los Angeles-based AD100 design firm Atelier AM, are standard-bearers for the...concepts of quality and connoisseurship. In an image-driven culture, where novelty and extravagance so often masquerade as virtues, the Misczynskis remain steadfast in their belief that true style can emerge only from substance." --Architectural Digest Atelier AM has been the go-to designers for true connoisseurs since they opened their office in 2002. Taking on very few projects each year, each Atelier AM home is a complete masterwork--where design and art are fully integrated into the architecture and landscape for a rich and immersive experience. Eight new homes are featured in this new volume, and each features Atelier AM's signature reverence for patina mixed with the new: reclaimed wood beams and well-loved vintage modern furniture pieces mingles comfortably with century-old artifacts and antiques. The projects in this volume show a deep understanding of design history--from Spanish Colonial and English Classicism to contemporary. The mix of modern and ancient acknowledges and celebrates both the past and the future of design. With photography by their long-term collaborator Francois Halard...

The first book to examine the many ways this beautiful stone can be incorporated into a home environment, describing the unique nature of marble and the leading role it plays in the ...

Renowned for its elegant hand-painted wallpapers and textiles, de Gournay creates some of the most beautiful interiors in the world. Celebrated for its hand-painted chinoiserie wallpapers, sumptuous patterns of colorful flora and varied birdlife, the company produces additional collections that explore historical themes, such as nineteenth- century French pastoral scenes or exotic Brazilian landscapes bursting with wildlife. De Gournay also crafts more abstracted designs that fit well with modern interiors. Collaborating with renowned tastemakers from across creative industries, de Gournay works with leading interior designers as well as noted trendsetters such as Kate Moss. This volume showcases de Gournay designs in situ, in beautiful interiors created by top designers in homes from San Francisco and New York to London, Paris, and beyond. The book explores de Gournay interiors in both city and country settings, how to take inspiration from English stately homes...

Collection of Evelyn Annenberg Hall from 640 Park Ave: Christie's, New York, 17 May, 2006. Louis XIV, XV and XVI Furniture, Chinese Porcelains, 18th & 19th c bronzes, antique rugs an...

English Style by Suzanne Slesin and Stafford Cliff. NY: Clarkson N. Potter, 1984. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 288 pp. An intimate l...

First edition, published by Walker Art Center, Minnesota, 1995 This scarce catalogue was produced for an exhibition of Polke’s works at the Walker Art Centre. Laid out in 8 chapte...

A beautifully signed copy of Brassai's "The Secret Paris of The 30's". 1st edition 1976, published by Pantheon books New York. A discreet view of the forbidden Paris of the 1930s...

First edition, published by Rizzoli, 2014 In 3 essays by Charlotte Cotton, and nearly two hundred photographs from photographers such as Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton, Juergen Teller and Mario Testino, illustrate the ever-evolving fashion photography...

Signed First Edition, Published by Madison Square Press, New York, 1967. Arguably his greatest single work, ‘November Girl’ continues to exert a powerful and widespread influence on...

Signed First Edition, published by Bullfinch Press, Boston, 1994. Inscribed at Title Page, 'For Eileen & Jerry, Albert Watson, New York City '97'. A collection of powerful, seductive and highly dramatic photographs, showcasing 25 years of exploration in the field of photography undertaken by Albert Watson. Having collaborated with a prestigious lists of names over the years, including fashion houses such as Dior and Chanel, as well as artists including Jeff Koons, who contributes a visual essay to the book, and Alfred Hitchcock, of whom Watson created...

First Edition, published by Aperture, New York, 2009. A comprehensive survey of some of the greatest and most iconic Japanese photobooks of the 1960s and 1970s; an era of major cult...

First edition, limited to 3000 copies, published by PPP Editions, New York, 2002. Signed by Daido Moriyama at title page. “In 1971, Japanese photographer Daido Moriyama took a trip to New York City with Tadanori Yokoo. He stayed at the Chelsea Hotel and spent his days in The Museum of Modern Art Photography Study Center looking at pictures taken by Weegee. He shot 100 rolls of film with a half-frame camera, yielding 70 images per roll. Some of those pictures are presented here.” With hundreds of high quality black and white reproductions on heavy paper, and signed by Daido Moriyama at the title page, this classic photobook is immediately recognisable as Moriyama’s work, with his high-contrast, grainy and seemingly fleeting style. Including an interview with Moriyama, an essay by art writer and curator Neville Wakefield, and an appropriately chosen exact from James Baldwin’s Another Country, this is an involving record of Moriyama’s trip to a changing New York seen...

First edition, published by Abrams, 1994. Edited by Lesley Hoskins The rich and varied history of the centuries-old decorating material, wallpaper. With numerous images of the ...

First Edition, published by Viking Press, New York, 1976. First celebrated as a leading member of the New York School, Philip Guston began his career in Nathanael West's Los Angeles...

First edition, published by Praeger, New York in 1965. A worldwide survey of museum design and architecture; Brawne offers 50 examples of seminal museum designs from New York's Gu...

First edition, published by Ditch Projects, NY, 1998. Published on the occasion of exhibitions at Deitch Projects and Zeno X Gallery. Hirasawa examines publi...

First Edition, published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1986. With an extensive, in-depth text from Dieter Honisch, this scarce book documents the work of painter, sculptor and perfo...

First edition, published by Edition Stemmle, 2002 This vivid monograph of photographs covers Daniela Federici's prolific eight and a half years working in the United States. Feder...

First edition, published by Other Scenes Inc, 1971 The result of six months spent at ‘the Factory’, British writer John Wilcock sets about interviewing many of the key figures in Warhol’s life, including the likes of Naomi Levine, Ultra Violet, Sam Green...

First edition, published by Rizzoli, New York , 1991 Discover the true extent to Rudi Gernbreich deep-rooted influence upon the fashion world. A master of form and shape, comfort ...

First edition, published by Stephen Daiter Gallery, Chicago, 2001. 'Compassion and the Camera from the Depression to the Cold War', a powerful compilation of the photographers inv...

First Edition, published by Bamberger Books, Michigan, 1992. A very scarce retrospective collection of poetic comics produced by Kenward Elmslie and Joe Brained who worked collabora...

Signed First Edition, limited to 1000 copies, published by Nazraeli Press, 2005. Signed at Title Page by Robert Adams. “The Valley is located next to Oregon’s high desert. Most of t...