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75 Years of DC Comics: The Art of Modern Mythmaking by Paul Levitz; Benedikt Taschen (Editor)
Category: unmapped
The crown jewel in any comics fan's library In 1935, DC Comics founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson published New Fun No. 1, the first comic book with all-new, original material--at a time when comic books were mere repositories for the castoffs of the newspaper strips. What was initially considered ...Show more
A Garden Eden. Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration by H. Walter Lack; TASCHEN (Editor)
Category: Gardening
In pursuit of both knowledge and delight, the craft of botanical illustration has always required not only meticulous draftsmanship but also a rigorous scientific understanding. This new edition of a TASCHEN classic celebrates the botanical tradition and talents with a selection of outstanding works fro ...Show more
All-American Ads of The 40s by Taschen (Editor)
Category: Illustration
At the beginning of the decade, America was at war. Patriotism was an integral part of everyday life, with the sentiment mirrored in advertising. As America emerged victorious out of the darkness of World War II in 1945, the economic boom of the era helped usher in the most dramatic rise in quality of l ...Show more
All-American Ads of the 60s by TASCHEN (Editor)
Category: Art and Photography
As America transitioned from the Eisenhower years to a decade of extremes, the '60s couldn't help but exude optimism and promise as America continued to display an unbridled economic future. The advertisements of this era expressed these go-go years, when rock and roll reigned supreme and man reached th ...Show more
All-American Ads of the 70s by TASCHEN (Editor)
Category: Children's Graphic Novels
As television and other media began to compete for the advertising dollar, new ideas were being incorporated into a post-hippie world where social consciousness, health, and environmental awareness went head-to-head with the Me Generation. From disco to funk to punk, this weighty volume delivers an exha ...Show more
All-American Ads of the 80s by TASCHEN (Editor)
Category: Children's Graphic Novels
The emergence of the digital world signaled a looming change in the advertising industry. Still cash, cocaine, and Calvins were the staples of flagrant consumerism. With cell phones just around the corner and the death of print in the air, advertisers were still devoting substantial dollars to one of th ...Show more
Architectural Theory. From the Renaissance to Today by TASCHEN (Editor)
Category: Architecture
If you've ever wondered what goes through architects' minds when they design buildings, you'll be happy to know that there's no shortage of brilliant reading material to satisfy your curiosity. Wading through the archives at your local library may prove fruitful to your endeavor, but it won't give you t ...Show more
Dalí. les dîners de Gala by Taschen (Editor)
Category: Art
"Les diners de Gala is uniquely devoted to the pleasures of taste ... If you are a disciple of one of those calorie-counters who turn the joys of eating into a form of punishment, close this book at once; it is too lively, too aggressive, and far too impertinent for you."-Salvador DalíFood and surrealis ...Show more
David Hockney by TASCHEN (Editor)
Category: Art and Design
This special edition traces David Hockney's work over the course of six decades. We follow his stylistic development and experience how he reinvents himself again and again--from his teenage years at art school to the extensive portrait series, iPad drawings, and landscape paintings of recent years. The ...Show more
Dogs - Chandoha by TASCHEN (Editor)
Category: Animals & Nature
While working on his best-selling book Cats, Walter Chandoha handpicked his favorite dog photos for a potential follow up book. Sadly, Chandoha passed away last year, but his legacy as the 20th century's greatest pet photographer lives on. Featuring color studio and environmental portraits, black-and-wh ...Show more
Great Escapes Africa by Angelika Taschen (Editor)
Category: Travel
From the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the vast Sahara to the Cape Verde archipelago, Africa offers a lifetime of travel adventures. Whether you're a wide-eyed newcomer or an ever-returning visitor, the continent promises 54 extraordinarily diverse countries, urban creative hubs, pristine night ...Show more
Great Escapes Europe by Angelika Taschen (Editor)
Category: Art and Design
Through ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. The world's second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and abundant charms, boasting artistic masterpieces and architectural marvels as much as n ...Show more