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domus 1928 -1999, vol. I - XII : captured by taschen

Updated Nov 22, 2006

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ah, i dream about these volumes... taschen continues to be the be-all-end-all when it comes to books on modernism. get this re-printed set of the best of domus for a very lucky design enthusiast.

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Christian Liaigre - Maison

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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he pioneered the clean lined furniture that's still so fresh today. lean & regal at the same time, his designs are modern heirlooms. beautiful cover - don't hide this book!

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Chuck Close

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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chuck close is cool. he's originally from the nw, just like me, but ironically i first saw his work after moving to nyc. it still astounds me, love his self portraits. go ahead, step closer - you won't believe your eyes.

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Massive Change by Bruce Mau

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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a manifesto via images for modern times. great book about global design - a must read.

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Heaven & Earth

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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whether seen through a microscope or telescope - we live in a pretty beautiful world. this one will even keep the kids engrossed.

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Campanas

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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brazilian design is here to stay. here's your first lesson. visually stunning in a sea of black & white spines this book will teach you a thing or two about color & crazy materials.

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The Complete Kagan: Vladimir Kagan: A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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vladimir kagan's fluid shapes are as fresh as ever. if you can't afford his famous chair & ottoman, at least buy the book. you'll have something to dream about!

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Tadao Ando. Complete Works

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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beautiful minimalism at its best. a gorgeous, monumental book to flip through & display. he's a master you should know.

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David LaChapelle - Artists & Prostitutes

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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david lachapelle makes glossy plastic images - new surrealism - in acid brights with a little paradox thrown in for good measure. my favorite is his portrait of angelina jolie. sublime.

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The Frenchman - Philippe Halsman

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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this is the cutest little book. in 1948 old french character actor fernandel answered cultural questions with different expressions. some of them will have you laughing out loud. with full cover art, this little one looks great on the top of a stack.

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Carlo Mollino: Polaroids

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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Oh, Carlo. You were an architect, a fabulous furniture designer, race car enthusiast & who knew - a master of the polaroid camera. You chose to keep your pics of beautiful naked prostitutes all to yourself which made us covet them even more when they were discovered. You know what you do to us! This book is pricey but its safe to say no one else you know will have it & everyone will want it! So vintage & so cool.

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The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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with over 1,000 buildings, built since 1998 - this atlas is the go-to guide for contemporary architecture. should keep you busy for a while!

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Vitamin D - New Perspectives in Drawing

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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Drawing gets some much deserved attention in this great book by Phaidon. This has everything from A to Z, new to very old - a great primer. Gorgeous spine quietly stands out on your shelves.

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Tacita Dean

Updated Oct 2, 2006

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Phaidon's gorgeous look at Berlin-based Brit artist Tacita Dean & her video installations. Completely different experience seeing them in stills. Genius.

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Atlas of Anatomy

Updated Oct 1, 2006

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another giant, fascinating book. gorgeous illustrations show what's inside of all of us. a must have!

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Cabinet of Natural Curiosities by Albertus Seba

Updated Oct 1, 2006

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this book can occupy anyone from kid to granny for hours - that is - if they can lift it. it' huge! fascinating & beautiful, it's a must for your coffee table.

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Magritte

Updated Oct 1, 2006

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i've always thought of rene magritte as a 'happy' surrealist. this book makes me smile! softcover but a great edition to anyone's art library.

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Art of the 20th Century

Updated Oct 1, 2006

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the last 100 years of modern art from sculpture to painting to media installations all in 2 volumes. the red & pink spines make your bookshelves pop.

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Sex & Landscapes by Helmut Newton

Updated Oct 1, 2006

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we all know his sublime images from vogue which makes this volume of his travel photos & erotica that much better.

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Nobuyoshi Araki: Self, Life, Death

Updated Oct 1, 2006

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whether you understand him or not, this book is filled with gorgeous images. like any good book of photography it'll take you through many different emotions as you flip through the foil-blocked, textured pages. very satisfying.

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Julian Schnabel by Julian Schnabel

Updated Oct 1, 2006

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this volume is chockfull of full color reproductions of some of schnabel's best work going back to the late 70's. bold, graphic type on the spine looks great on a shelf & the stock has a luxurious hand.

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Terryworld by Taschen

Updated Sep 19, 2006

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one cannot have too many taschen books. terry richardson will sex up your coffee table, just hide it when granny drops by.

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an interior stylist's library
Updated Oct 15, 2006
when you see photos of glamourous homes in glossy shelter magazines do you scope out what the homeowner has on their bookshelves? then this is your list. every volume i choose must have at least 2 of these qualities - engrossing content, beautiful spine or dust jacket, interest of the client, or irony. i always make sure to sneak in a few surprises too, that way you can find out which clients actually read their books. these picks plus great vintage volumes & you're camera ready!
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