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Extraordinary Records

Tachen’s latest book is a celebration of great album art, showcasing designs that helped define some of the most iconic artists of all time. Extraordinary Records features over 500 records from a private collection, from the Beatles, to Michael Jackson, to Pink Floyd, to Prince and beyond. Arranged thematically in the book, you´ll find picture discs, along with records that glow-in-the-dark or are shaped in unique ways.



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THE STAR WARS ARCHIVES - Image

THE STAR WARS ARCHIVES

Star Wars fans rejoice! One of the most beloved movie franchises ever has a new archival book looking over its storied history. Made with the full cooperation of George Lucas and Lucasfilm, this new premium-quality, oversized 604-page volume from Taschen covers the making of the original Star Wars trilogy. The release has an exclusive interview with Lucas, as well as a host of script pages, storyboards, on-set photography and posters. The hardcover book is a must ha...
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DO IT YOURSELF

DIY lovers rejoice! Do It Yourself is a new book by publisher Phaidon that contains instructions for 50 DIY projects written by prolific designers and artists. All projects are affordable, accessible and inspirational, they are easy to make, and can be built with basic tools and everyday items. Each project also includes hand-drawn step-by-step illustrations, color pictures, lists of tools and materials, plus details of the cost and time needed to complete. ...
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THE JAPANESE ART OF THE COCKTAIL

Katana Kitten is a popular bar in West Village NY, run by award-winning mixologist Masahiro Urushido. His reputation encompasses both a meticulous attention to detail but also a whimsical playfulness evident in the bar´s name. In his first cocktail book "The Japanese Art Of The Cocktail", Urushido shares his immense knowledge of Japanese cocktails with eighty recipes that best exemplify Japan’s contribution to the cocktail scene, both from his own bar a...
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