ART & BOOKS

4 - 8 years

Fall in love with a turtle wearing a bear suit—determined to prove that he’s a “for-real” bear—in this laugh-out-loud silly friendship story from the award-winning Bob Shea, author-illustrator of the popular Dinosaur VS. series and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great

When a turtle in a bear suit claims he is a “for-real” bear, he must prove himself to another turtle who just so happens to be a for-real bear expert. Hilarity ensues as Bearsuit Turtle proves he can climb trees, hibernate, and do other for-real bear stuff . . . like riding bikes, eating ice cream, and smashing pumpkins.

But when Bear-Expert Turtle reveals a secret, Bearsuit Turtle has to admit a truth of his own. Whether or not these two turtles are for-real bears or experts, they just might become for-real friends.

With a fabulously endearing, offbeat, and memorable new character; playful, true-to-life child dynamics; and a goofy, kid-perfect sense of humor, Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend is sure to charm readers everywhere. Includes a page of “for-real bear facts” at the end.

40 pages

Author Jean-Dominique Rey, Foreword by Sylvie Patry

A detailed and highly personal account of the life and works of Berthe Morisot, the most influential female impressionist painter.

Berthe Morisot won over the impressionists with her talent and became the first woman of the group alongside Monet, Degas, and Renoir. She was the foremost female painter of the impressionist movement and, to quote Apollinaire, “one of the most complete artists of her day.” Underestimated for more than a century, today her works demonstrate how visionary she was, pioneering a new style of painting.

Including correspondence with key members of the impressionist movement, this book focuses on the most important stages of Morisot’s career: her precocious artistic talent as a child, her participation at age twenty-three in the Salon de Paris of 1864, her marriage in 1874 to Eugène Manet and the birth of their daughter, Julie—a frequent subject in Morisot’s paintings—and the expressive freedom of her later works. This intimate portrait of the artist and her work is an essential reference on the impressionists.



About The Author

The late Jean-Dominique Rey, art historian and writer, curated numerous exhibitions and published many books including Monet Water Lilies: The Complete Series (Flammarion, 2008/2018). Sylvie Patry, global artistic director for the Kamel Mennour contemporary art gallery in Paris, is former director of conservation and collections at the Musée d’Orsay, and former conservation consultant at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia.





Publish Date: September 05, 2023

Format: Trade Paperback

Category: Art - Individual Artists - Monographs

Publisher: Flammarion

Pages: 224

Winner of Best Tarot/Oracle Cards in the Soul & Spirit magazine Spiritual Book Awards

Birds captivate us, soaring through the sky and singing their sweet songs, and here this beautifully illustrated book and card set reveals their hidden wisdom and messages of spiritual guidance.

We have always been fascinated by birds, watching them and trying to attract them into our gardens. Each of the 52 exquisitely illustrated cards in this unique boxed set includes a message from these amazing creatures that speaks to our heart and shows us the way forward.

With her cheerful song, tiny Blue Tit encourages you to find your voice, while Peregrine Falcon teaches you to seize the moment. Hanging Parrot counsels you to surrender to universal flow, while sociable Starling inspires you to achieve your goals by finding strength in social community.

The accompanying book gives a full explanation of each message, as well as showing how to lay out the cards for a reading. Whether you use the cards for affirmation or for divination, you will be amazed at the insights you gain.

Author Barry Schwabsky and Sarah Whitfield, Contributions by Acquavella Galleries

Rarely seen and important paintings by this much-loved French post impressionist, emphasizing his radical use of color and unconventional compositions.

A new monograph brings together 30 important paintings by Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947) on loan from museums and private collections, including still lifes, nudes, interior scenes, and landscapes, many never seen together before and published here for the first time. The book reveals how Bonnard’s modern compositions transformed paintings in the first half of the twentieth century, while celebrating his unpar-alleled ability to capture fleeting moments, memories, and emotions on canvas. Rather than focus on a particular time period or subject, Bonnard: The Experience of Seeing aims to present Bonnard’s modernity and concentrate on his influence on contemporary painters working today. The book draws attention to how Bonnard translated the experience of perception—with his shifting spaces, camouflaged and dissolving figures going in and out of focus, and forms hidden at the periphery—and how we as viewers experience his paintings, with his works slowly revealing themselves to us over time.

About The Author

Barry Schwabsky is art critic for The Nation and coeditor of international reviews for Artforum. Sarah Whitfield is an art historian, writer, and curator. She is coauthor of the René Magritte Catalogue Raisonné.

Publish Date: August 22, 2023
Format: Hardcover
Category: Art - Individual Artists - Monographs
Publisher: Rizzoli

Pages: 176

Board book – Illustrated, September 3, 2019
by Ingela P Arrhenius (Illustrator)

Escape into a magical world with this adorable Bookscape Board Book! Discover a museum's exhibits in a one-of-a-kind format, complete with art by celebrated illustrator Ingela Arrhenius.

Each uniquely shaped page overlaps with the next to create a complete spread when closed—and an immersive world to explore with each turn of the page when open.

• Delightfully small and chunky board book
• Begs to be picked up thanks to its tactile, toy-like quality
• Filled with simple concept-based text and bright, playful illustrations

A Marvelous Museum provides a light introduction to art spaces kids will recognize—or soon encounter.

This cheerful and colorful board book is a great pick for parents and caregivers looking for a highly tactile and interactive introduction to the world of art and museums.

• A great gift for art and museum-loving new parents, grandparents, and caregivers, or for a baby shower or birthday
• Kids love the sturdy, toy-like quality of these shaped books
• Perfect for those who adored Painting with Picasso by Julie Merberg and Suzanne Bober, Peek-A Who? by Nina Laden, and TouchThinklearn: ABC by Xavier Deneux.

1 - 2 years

Board book – April 4, 2023
by Ingela P Arrhenius (Author)

Take off on a new adventure with this adorable Bookscape Board Book all about travel!

Catch the train, board a plane, and get ready for a lifetime of adventure with this one-of-a-kind board book by celebrated illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius. Each uniquely shaped page overlaps with the next to create a complete landscape when closed—and an immersive world to explore with each turn of the page when open. Simple text and jubilant illustrations introduce babies and toddlers to different modes of transportation and a world of exploration! Delightfully petite, Bookscape Board Books' chunkiness and unique layers give them a tactile, toylike quality that begs to be picked up—making each book in the series a memorable and irresistible gift.


ADORABLE ARTWORK: Ingela P Arrhenius has a unique eye for color and design that has made her a beloved creator of books for the youngest readers. Step into her world with this specially crafted novelty book.

UNIQUE GIFT FOR LITTLE ONES: Shaped, chunky pages and bright illustrations make this an excellent choice for hands-on reading and play. Eye-catching and tasteful, Bookscape Board Books make ideal baby shower or birthday gifts.

A TOY AND A BOOK: Intriguingly shaped, with all the fun of a toy, this petite book also has sweet, simple text, perfect for reading and learning with your little one!

COLLECT THEM ALL! Each of the Bookscape Board Books offers a tiny world to treasure and explore—from a museum's exhibits to a forest through the seasons. Perfect for collecting and displaying, this series makes a stylish addition to any nursery collection.

Perfect for:

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking new baby books to share with infants and toddlers
Take-along story for family travel
Readers of all ages who love the art and design of children's books
Daycare or preschool resource for exploring tactile, experiential learning
Fans of Ingela P Arrhenius and her beloved books, including her previous Bookscape Board Books A Forest's Seasons, A Marvelous Museum, and Fun at the Fair

Baby - 3 years

Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés 1855: Wine Châteaux of the Médoc and Sauternes

Author Hugh Johnson and Franck Ferrand, Photographs by Guillaume de Laubier, Foreword by Philippe Castéja



Step inside the châteaux of the fabled red wines of the Médoc and white wines of Sauternes on this insider’s tour, complete with tasting notes for the great vintages.
The landmark creation of the Grands Crus Classés in 1855 set the benchmark for wine quality around the world. The sixty-one reds of the Médoc and twenty-seven whites of Sauternes are considered the finest wines in the world. The care that goes into creating these exceptional wines is an art, and the picturesque domaines where this craft is perfected are as beautiful as their wines are refined. This is the first book dedicated to the red and white wines that offers the history of each domaine, along with a guide to the great vintages and an address book to the vineyards. Newly commissioned photographs capture the region throughout the seasons, making this handsome volume both a glorious voyage and an important reference for any wine lover.

The wineries stand beside the stunning properties and belie the meticulous and magical work that they shelter, where a long line of elite winemakers fastidiously watch over the laborious tradition that has defined these exceptional wines for more than 150 years. A château’s history can be a riveting saga, but it invariably demonstrates that the splendor of great Bordeaux wines resides in perfect balance.

This volume includes a focus on Château d’Yquem, a Premier cru supérieur and the only wine of the Sauternes region to be awarded this rating through the 1855 classification.



About The Author

Franck Ferrand is a historian. Hugh Johnson is a world-famous wine expert, and Philippe Castéja is President of the Conseil des Grands Crus Classés in 1855. Guillaume de Laubier is a lifestyle photographer.

Publish Date: February 06, 2018

Format: Hardcover

Category: Cooking - Beverages - Alcoholic - General

Publisher: Flammarion

Pages: 264

SET OF 10 COLORED PENCILS

The Bright Ideas Colored Pencil Set from Chronicle Books is sure to unleash the imagination of any coloring book fan. There are 10 colored pencils included that are pre-sharpened and ready to help you create.
SMOOTH, RICH COLOR – The premium colored lead in these colored pencils for adults is very soft and features rich, smooth, brilliant color that’s perfect for shading and blending.
PORTABLE – Packaged in a sleek and sturdy case, Bright Ideas Colored Pencils are easy to carry with you to any place where inspiration may strike!
INSPIRE CREATIVITY – This stylishly designed set of coloring pencils is sure to inspire seekers and creatives in all of their creative pursuits.
MAKES AN EXCELLENT GIFT – From artistic beginners to experts, everyone can appreciate the vibrant hues these adult coloring pencils have to offer. They make an inspired gift for artists, doodlers, and any creative type.

SET OF 10 PENCILS

Product type :WRITING INSTRUMENT
Package dimensions :2.286 cm L x8.89 cm W x19.558 cm H
country of origin :United States
The 10 pencils are pre-sharpened and packaged in a sleek and sturdy case, easy to carry with you to any place where inspiration may strike!

Painting : acrylic, mixed media
130 x 97 x 2.5 cm

Type
Unique work

Signature
Hand-signed by artist

Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist

Painting: acrylic, mixed media

Dimensions
130 x 97 x 2.5 cm Height x Width x Depth

Support
Painting on canvas on stretcher

With frame

Maria De Campos is a Portuguese painter born in 1977. She currently lives and works in Paris. Maria De Campos graduated from the Regional School of Fine Arts of Valencia. It was in Valencia where she became passionate about expressing herself through visual arts, particularly contemporary images. Maria's painting is influenced by several diverse styles, ranging from Pop Art to Expressionism. Maria is particularly fascinated with famous people from the 20th century. Maria’s work satirizes and celebrates materiality and celebrity. On the one hand, her paintings of distorted celebrities faces could be read as a critique of what Maria views as a culture obsessed with money and fame. On the other hand, the paintings suggest a life that celebrates cultures throughout the world.

In her imagery and repertoire of celebrities, Maria De Campos wants to break the stereotypes that people can have about these personalities. The faces are treated with melancholy and poetry, dissimulated behind raw color and text fragments. Her pieces are undeniably contemporary and topical. Maria’s work has been on display in various shows and is in permanent collections of corporations and collections throughout the world.

Fiona Killackey

256 pages

Published October 22, 2024

Format: 256 pages
Published: October 22, 2024 by Hardie Grant Books
ISBN: 9781743799710 (ISBN10: 1743799713)
Language: English

Author Rosa Cienfuegos


Mexican recipes from one of the world’s most vibrant cities

CDMX is the follow-up cookbook to Comida Mexicana by Rosa Cienfuegos. It is a celebration of the food of Mexico City and the dishes that Rosa grew up eating and now recreates in her two Sydney restaurants: Tamaleria and Icatate. It is the food that chilangos (residents of Mexico City) enjoy at home, on the streets, in markets, and in cafes and bars. Authentic and often unique to Ciudad de México, as the locals call it, CDMX’s colorful recipes reflect the vibrancy, history, and modern urban life of Mexico’s liveliest city.
Filled with stunning food photography and on-the-scene shots of Mexico City, this is more than a cookbook. In addition to the unique dishes found only in the capital, CDMX is also where the country’s regional cuisines come together, giving you the opportunity to eat your way through Mexico without ever having to leave the city. CDMX is the Mexico City guide for those who crave authenticity and who strive to accurately recreate their favorite food memories or head straight to the source, visiting Rosa’s recommended bars, restaurants, street eats, and markets.



About The Author

Rosa Cienfuegos was born in Azcapotzalco, a suburb of Mexico City. She grew up surrounded by friends and family in this vibrant suburb before eventually relocating to Sydney, Australia, to be close to her father. Once in Sydney, she missed the food of her home country and began importing Mexican ingredients as a small business. This ignited the local Mexican community in Sydney, which encouraged Cienfuegos to open her tamaleria and sell the street-food dishes she loved most in Mexico. Fast-forward several years and her second restaurant, and deli, Icatate, opened in popular Redfern, extending her food offerings and authentic ingredients from Mexico City. She regularly returns to Mexico to gain more knowledge and insight into her beloved cuisine. CDMX is her second cookbook.

Publish Date: October 10, 2023

Format: Hardcover

Category: Cooking - Regional & Ethnic - Mexican

Publisher: Smith Street Books

Pages: 256

The Complete Collections
Patrick Mauriès, Adélia Sabatini

The definitive overview of Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard's creations for Chanel, now fully updated, featuring over 180 collections presented through original catwalk photography in a beautiful cloth-bound volume.

The best-selling Chanel Catwalk was the first book to gather every Chanel collection ever created by Karl Lagerfeld in a single volume. Now fully updated to include Lagerfeld’s final collections for the house and those of his right-hand and successor, Virginie Viard, this revised edition includes twenty-eight new collections.

This definitive publication features a concise history of Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard’s time at Chanel as well as brief biographical profiles of each designer. The collections (from Haute Couture and Ready-to-Wear to Cruise and Métier d’arts) are organized chronologically. Each one is introduced by a short text unveiling its influences and highlights and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images, showcasing hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks and set designs – and of course the top fashion models who wore them on the runway. A rich reference section, including an extensive index, concludes the book.


Contents List
Introduction: 'Fashion Fades, Style is Eternal' by Patrick Mauriès • 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Short Biography' by Patrick Mauriès • The Karl Lagerfeld Collections 1983–2019 • ‘Virginie Viard: A Short Biography’ by Patrick Mauriès • The Virginie Viard Collections 2019-2020


About the Author
Patrick Mauriès is a writer and publisher of many notable titles on fashion and design, including Jewelry by Chanel, Cabinets of Curiosities, The World According to Karl and The World According to Coco, all published by Thames & Hudson. Adélia Sabatini is Commissioning Editor for fashion at Thames & Hudson and a former contributor to Glass and Apollo magazines. She is also co-author of Dior Catwalk.

Format: Hardback
Edition Type: Revised Edition
Size: 27.7 x 19.0 cm
Extent: 760 pp
Illustrations: 1450
Publication date: 8 October 2020
ISBN: 9780500023440

Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts

Author FERRANDI Paris


The ultimate reference on hearty French charcuterie boards and other savory spreads from FERRANDI Paris.

This complete course on charcuterie, which comprises cooked terrines, pâtés, and savory pies, from the world-renowned culinary school FERRANDI Paris includes seventy French charcuterie recipes with step-by-step instructions for preparing doughs, sausages, and a variety of meat and meatless spreads. Recipes are organized by category—pâtés, pies, and tarts; terrines and pressed meats; rillettes and pulled meats and fish; stuffed dishes; and cooked charcuterie.

Written by the school’s experienced teaching team of master chefs and adapted for the home cook, this cookbook explains the fundamentals of French charcuterie recipes, including condiments to accompany them (chutney, mustard, pickled vegetables), the importance of quality ingredients (meat, fish, vegetables), and cooking and conservation techniques.

From country pâté to eggplant miso terrine, Scotch eggs to stuffed tomatoes, blood sausage ravioli to duck Parmentier, mushroom and potato pie to beef Rossini, chickpea and vegetable terrine to a revisited croque monsieur, the easy-to-follow recipes are graded for difficulty, allowing readers to hone skills over time. The French comfort food tradition has been elevated by the team at Ferrandi with a touch of modernity by reinterpreting certain recipes for vegetarians. This extensive reference—replete with 200 illustrations—provides everything both home chefs and experienced professionals need to master the world-class culinary school’s recipes.



About The Author

FERRANDI Paris opened in 1920 to train culinary professionals. Internationally renowned for excellence, the school offers courses of all levels to students from France and abroad. They published French Pâtisserie (2017), Chocolate (2019), Vegetables (2020), and Fruits and Nuts(2021).



Publish Date: February 21, 2023

Format: Hardcover

Category: Cooking - Regional & Ethnic - French

Publisher: Flammarion

Pages: 288

Christian Louboutin
Author Christian Louboutin, Photographs by Philippe Garcia and David Lynch
An extraordinary monograph created by Christian Louboutin, renowned for his beautifully crafted handmade shoes, in particular his elegantly sexy stilettos. This stunning volume, with a fanciful and intricate pop-up, an elaborate foldout cover, and dramatic still-life photography, evokes the artistry and theatricality of Louboutin's shoe designs.

Celebrated for his vertiginously high stilettos with their signature lacquer-red soles, Louboutin has achieved cult status with celebrities as well as fashionistas. His eclectic and exotic designs, often incorporating feathers, beads, and sequins, are a constant and dramatic presence on the red carpet and in nightclubs and restaurants the world over.

Louboutin's first book, this monograph highlights the extraordinary range of his couture, from his iconic and glamorous creations to his fetishistic pieces, including his collaborations with David Lynch, meant more for the bedroom than the street. New photography captures Louboutin's artistic sensibilities, while an in-depth interview reveals Louboutin's life, travels, and inspirations, presenting a very personal look at the man behind the shoes.

A work of art in itself, with a five-piece foldout binding and a pop-up, Christian Louboutin is an enticing and revelatory look at the most important luxury shoe designer of our day.
The book is divided into six chapters. The first chapter covers Louboutin's biography, his start as a designer from his work for Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent to his first boutique in 1992, and his early creations and influences illustrated with many never-seen-before photos from his personal archives; chapter two features the Louboutin boutiques around the world showcasing the varied and extravagant interior designs and displays; chapter three is "20 years of design" and highlights his shoe designs from over the years with all-new still-life photography, as well as editorial art; chapter four features the spectacular interiors of Louboutin's homes in Paris and Luxor, Egypt, and behind-the-scenes shots from his studios and workshops; chapter five focuses on his creative collaborations with David Lynch, of a series called "Fetish," of limited-edition shoes by Louboutin and limited-edition photos by Lynch; chapter six is a complete catalogue raisonne of his work, with photos of all 120 shoe designs.

Ginette Mathiot, Keda Black (Introduction), David Lebovitz (Contributor)

A stunning collection of the very best French recipes from the foremost authority on home-cooking in France Celebrated food writer Ginette Mathiot, author of Je sais cuisiner (the best-selling home-cooking book in France for over 90 years), taught three generations of French families how to cook. In this elegant cloth-covered new collection of tried-and-tested accessible recipes, complete with two ribbon markers, more than 170 of the finest French dishes have been selected from her works, such as the iconic Onion Soup Gratin, Dauphinois Potatoes, as well as regional dishes including Beef bourguignon from Bourgogne and Ratatouille from Provence, and iconic staples such as Vol-au-vent, Eggs in meurette sauce, Vichy carrots, Stuffed oysters, Crème brûlée, Pears in wine, and Tarte Tatin. With gorgeous, newly commissioned photography, an introduction by food writer Keda Black, and a fascinating foreword by the adopted Parisian pastry chef, cook, and writer, David Lebovitz, Classic French Recipes is the ultimate guide for all home cooks on how to prepare the most authentic and delicious French cuisine the French way.

GenresCookbooksFood
360 pages, Hardcover
Published April 17, 2024