Often misunderstood, Pierre-Auguste Renoir remains one of history’s most-loved painters—undoubtedly because his work exudes such warmth, tenderness, and good cheer. Gathering brilliant reproductions and sketches, as well as photos and a complete chronology illustrating his life and work, this is the essential work of reference on Renoir. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.06 kg, 488 pages
Shimmering, pulsating color masses characterize the Abstract Expressionist masterpieces of Mark Rothko. Like no other artist in his generation, Rothko developed his own stylistic vocabulary, creating ceiling-high canvases that were to be experienced as much as seen, submerging viewers in the drama, intimacy, and tragedy of the human condition. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.59 kg, 96 pages
Rustic wood, wrought iron, vibrant color, and tantalizing patterns: the homes of Mexico blend native tribal styles and Spanish architecture with warm, textured simplicity. Dive into inspiring and remarkable abodes in this updated, compact portfolio of villas, casitas, haciendas, cabanas, and palapas, featuring many unpublished images that paint a lively and colorful picture of Mexican style. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.20 kg, 432 pages
The unique tones and spontaneity of Polaroids have made them a beloved photographic format for decades. Brimming with all the warmth and nostalgia of a family album, this ode to the instant camera presents hundreds of images from the Polaroid Corporation’s own collection. A chronicle of the experimental and innovative ways Polaroids have defied the digital age. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.00 kg, 456 pages
Prepare to embark on a journey through space and time with The NASA Archives, a visual celebration of humankind’s unstoppable urge to travel away from Earth to worlds beyond. Featuring hundreds of historic photographs and concept renderings, this collection guides us through NASA’s 60-year history. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.41 kg, 512 pages
One of the most expansive illustrated publications on Disney animation, finally available in a compact edition. The landmark volume includes behind-the-scenes photos, story sketches, and cel setups of famous film scenes. It covers each of the major animated features made during Walt’s lifetime, as well as lesser-known short films and episodic musical films. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.24 kg, 512 pages
Mission accomplished: this collection presents the 100 most loved and successful films of the 1990s, complete with stills, synopses, analysis, and trivia. In the 90s, rising directors Steven Soderbergh and Quentin Tarantino introduced non-linear storytelling, CGI took shape, and James Cameron spent US$ 200 million on a shipwreck. View Rating and Reviews Hardcover, 19.6 x 25.5 cm, 2.45 kg, 768 pages
Think you know Ancient Egypt? Think again. Like a piece of published excavation, this fresh volume explores the many layers of this mythologized civilization, digging down from the sacred and grandiose to the daily experiences and ordinary individuals of the age. Hardcover, 23.8 x 31.6 cm, 2.05 kg, 296 pages
This book deals with the Divine Proportion, a secret code that rules art, nature, and science. It is known by many names: Golden Mean, Sacred Cut and Phi are only a few; and it is not by chance that the Divine Proportion was given its name. It has been called divine because over thousands of years it has been deemed to be so. Hardcover, 19 x 21 cm, 0.89 kg, 208 pages
Made in collaboration with George Lucas and Lucasfilm, this volume covers the making of the prequel trilogy: The Phantom Menace; Attack of the Clones; and Revenge of the Sith. The XXL tome continues our trip through the Star Wars galaxy with an exclusive George Lucas interview, script pages, concept art, on-set photography, and more. Hardcover, quarter-bound, 41.1 x 30 cm, 6.90 kg, 600 pages
The noughties installment of TASCHEN’s Movies series selects 100 of the cinematic triumphs that defined the decade, from the blockbuster Lord of the Rings franchise to cult classics such as Lost in Translation and Inglourious Basterds. Each film is featured with stills, plot synopses, analysis, and movie-buff trivia. Hardcover, 19.6 x 25.5 cm, 2.68 kg, 848 pages
The coveted Annie Leibovitz SUMO is now available in an unlimited XXL edition. Drawing on more than 40 years of work, including photojournalism made for Rolling Stone magazine in the 1970s and conceptual portraits for Vanity Fair and Vogue, Leibovitz selected iconic images and also photographs that have rarely, if ever, been seen before. Hardcover in slipcase, 27.1 x 37.4 cm, 5.29 kg, 560 pages
The 2010s saw Netflix take on Hollywood, indie movies make history, and Star Wars strike back. Here is the best in film capturing the spirit of the decade. In this book, stills, detailed synopses and trivia guide us across the Marvel Universe and into projects such as Boyhood, Get Out, and Parasite. A must-have for any film fan. Hardcover, 19.6 x 25.5 cm, 2.77 kg, 880 pages
The Marvel Age of Comics was a triumphant era of comic book and pop culture innovation that redefined the superhero genre. This treasure trove of images and exclusive insights reveals the making of such popular characters as the Hulk and Spider-Man, as well as the legends who created them, from Stan “The Man” Lee to Jack “King” Kirby. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.11 kg, 512 pages
From flea-market romance to space-age bachelor pad, whatever your style preference, you’ll find provocative interior design inspiration in this compilation of the world’s most original contemporary homes. With stunning images from acclaimed interior photographers, the best interiors from houses and apartments around the globe are here. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.31 kg, 504 pages
From analog to digital, mainframes to mobile phones – with photos, ads, and concept drawings of inventions that ushered in the digital era, this visual survey of the Information Age reveals how the computer and the internet irreversibly transformed our world. Hardcover, 24.6 x 37.2 cm, 3.89 kg, 472 pages
From an Olympic ski jump to the world’s largest airport terminal, this book contains the complete works of Dame Zaha Hadid, one of the great architects of the 21st century and the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize. With photos, descriptions and drawings, readers can explore the life and philosophy of the Queen of the Curve. Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.06 kg, 492 pages
Get to know the Pre-Raphaelites, an undercover brotherhood of poets, painters, and critics, often regarded as Britain’s first modern art movement. With key works by leading artists, this book explores the group’s rejection of Classical beauty ideals, and its reactionary immersion in nature, medieval culture, and literary emblems of love and death. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.59 kg, 96 pages
From Amadeus to Aliens, Blue Velvet to Blade Runner, epic blockbusters to dark sci-fi: the great movies of the 1980s were experimental and excessive. This compendium has the 100 most influential and successful films from the decade of mullets and shoulder pads—complete with glossy images, detailed plot synopses and trivia. Hardcover, 19.6 x 25.5 cm, 2.60 kg, 820 pages
In canvases vivid with movement, light, color, and speed, the Futurists created one of the most lively documents of the technological turn of the 20th century. This monograph covers the key protagonists, influences, and controversies of the movement which at once championed progress and glorified war, scorned femininity, and undermined the academy elite. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.59 kg, 96 pages