American Books

Assignments - Lord Snowdon - 1st Edition 1972 - Signed Published by William Morrow & Company, Inc, New York, 1972 Lord Snowden invented the idea of t...

First Edition, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York & London, 1946. "The Inhabitants" is a stunning collection of photographs by the acclaimed artist and writer Wright Mor...

First US Edition, published by D.A.P. / Distributed Art Publishers, New York, 2003. Text in English. This first US edition of William Klein's dynamic and influential portrait of t...

First edition, published by Bulfinch Press / Little Brown & Company, Boston, 1997. Published to coincide with the exhibition of Bruce Weber's work at the National Portrait Gallery, London, this assemblage of Weber’s photographic images forms a stylish journey through youth, brotherhood and freedom. With forwards by Martin Harrison & Charles Saumarez Smith, this thematically-unified photobook features texts from Charles Bukowski...

First edition, published by Arena Editions, Santa Fe, 2000. This photographic art book features William Claxton's unique photographs that capture the young, controversial American...

19th century antique Industrial cast iron book binding press. The handle spins well and the press up and down. Original patina. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA ...

First edition, published by Little, Brown & Company, 1988. Irving Penn captures the work of Issey Miyake, exploring the artistic relationship between P...

First Edition, published by Motorbooks, Minneapolis, 2007. No other Hollywood star has been so closely linked with cars and bikes. This book of Classic and rare photos and informa...

Black Dolls by Margo Jefferson. Published by Radius Books/ Mingei International Museum, 2015. Hardback in dust jacket. First Edition. This important book presents the history of African American...

Decorative Antique Automobile Prints, A portfolio of 6 Self-Matted Full-Color Prints, Clarence P. Hornung 1991 by Dover Publications INC New York ...

First edition, published by Pointed Leaf Press, 2005. Text by Peter Schifando and Jean H. Mathison Drawing on a trove of photographs and archival materials, this book reveals how Wi...

First Edition, published by teNeues Publishing Group, New York and Germany, 2012. Presenting a lineup of American talents selected by photographer Bruce Weber for their notable personalities and creative works, this is the twelfth volume Weber has released, over as many years, in this ongoing project on the artists, photographers, essayists, poets and figures who warrant celebration. Whether known or relatively unknown, they reveal something that resonates with Weber as he interviews and photographs each one, here selecting actor and activist Danny Trejo, fashion editor Polly Mellen, musician and producer Nile Rodgers, Chicago-based oral historian Studs Terkel, socialite turned Taos activist Mabel Dodge Luhan...

First Edition, published by Grove Press, New York, 1968. This first edition, first printing of Andy Warhol's knowing and avant-garde experimental text, 'a, A Novel', was released by...

Part of a limited edition of 2,500 hand-numbered copies, issue 18 of the highly collectible Visionaire magazine was the first of their issues to be focused fully on fashion throughout. Held in a specially-made brown leather case from Louis Vuitton, with their desirable and immediately recognisable monogram design, Visionaire was able to assemble a staggering assortment of forty-four of the most innovative and influential artists, photographers and image-makers to give their personal interpretation on selections from forty-five equally important fashion designers. Highlights include Nan Goldin’s collaboration with Helmut Lang, Jurgen Teller shooting Hussein Chalayan, Terry Richardson...

First Edition, published for The Bard Graduate Center by Yale University Press, 1999. Text by Susan Weber Soros. "The Secular Furniture of E. W. Godwin" is a fascinating exploration...

Animal Farm - George Orwell - First US Edition- 1946 - hardcover it's a classic - more important now than ever some water damage to dust cover / some...

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...

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...

Edward S. Curtis By Barry Pritzker Published by JG Press, North Dighton, Massachusetts, 1993. Hard Back in Dust Jacket. First edition. Black boards with gold lettering to spine...

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...

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...

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 Whitney Museum of Art and Pace Editions, New York, 1971. First and only edition, limited to 2000 copies. The Artist Lucas Samaras' celebrated first mono...

Bright stars: American painting and sculpture since 1776 Hardcover - January 1, 1976 by Jean Lipman (Author), Helen M. Franc (Author), John I. H. Baur (Introduction) Publisher: E. ...

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...

Christie's Auction New York Magnificent Jewels October 21, 1992. First Edition softcover catalog. 728 lots all photoed in color and described.        

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Jasper Johns. 17 Monotypes. Published by Goldman, New York 1982. First edition. Designed in collaboration with the artist and reproducing a suite of monotypes he produced based on Jo...

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 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...

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...