Books

Patrick Mauriès, Marie Kalt

The first publication dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld's glamorous homes, known for their eclectic interiors, ranging from the Art Deco to the ultramodern

While Karl Lagerfeld was famous for being at the very centre of the fashion industry for over half a century, he was equally opinionated when it came to interiors, which acted as a private creative outlet alongside his fashion designs.

Following an overview by Patrick Mauriès, each house is introduced by a short text by Marie Kalt unveiling its history and identifying key designers and pieces. The homes are documented by date, beginning with rare photography of Lagerfeld’s early addresses in the 1960s and 1970s, through to his final house purchase in 2009. From the elegant Art-Deco inspired apartment in Saint-Sulpice, Paris, to the incredibly ornate 18th-century mansion, Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo (his muse and collaborator Amanda Harlech described Lagerfeld as having ‘a Versailles complex’) – Lagerfeld’s houses reveal he was a collector of a Renaissance scale, and showed spectacular range in his decorating styles. Lagerfeld would balance the old with the new, humorously describing the minimalist decor of his 200-year old apartment in Quai Voltaire, Paris as ‘like floating in your own spaceship over a very civilised past’, and moved from one atmosphere to the next, leaving a Memphis-designed apartment in Monte Carlo for a Grand-Tour themed Roman pied-à-terre, followed by bucolic French country houses and even a majestic Nordic villa in his native Hamburg.

Presented in a large, elegant format, Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Houses will be a rich source of inspiration for those interested in interior design, and will appeal to fans of the decorative arts and the fashion designer himself.


About the Author
Patrick Mauriès is a writer and publisher of many notable titles on fashion and design, including Chanel Catwalk, Goude: The Chanel Sketchbooks, Fornasetti: Designer of Dreams and The World According to Karl. Marie Kalt is the former editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest France. She is the author of The Most Beautiful Rooms in the World and The New Chic: French Style from Today’s Leading Interior Designers.

Format: Hardback
Size: 35.5 x 28.0 cm
Extent: 240 pp
Illustrations: 140
Publication date: 7 December 2023
ISBN: 9780500025840

By Stephanie Wahler

A delightful drinks book for couples, Kindred Spirits serves up 40 cocktail recipes to enjoy with your sweetie, 40+ photos, and creative date ideas that will add some spiritedfun to your love life.

From the mixologist behind the popular @bevsbybeverly Instagram and TikTok accounts, these tempting cocktail recipes take date night to the next level. Organized by type of date--from the classic dinner date to daytime dates, movie nights, double dates, special occasions, and more--these indulgent cocktails for two include:

- Up All Night Espresso Martinis to fuel a passionate game night and/or a night of passion.
- StrawBAE & Balsamics to toast each other while on a romantic picnic in the park.
- Hottie Toddies for a cozy movie night at home with your hottie.

Lush photography sets the mood while sidebars offer memorable date activities--like Arts & Craft & Sip Night and Couchella--a bucket list for couples, a roundup of best rom-coms, a sexy playlist, and more. Alongside cocktail paraphernalia or a bottle of liquor, Kindred Spirits is a lovely newlywed, engagement, anniversary, or housewarming gift for couples who enjoy mixing up tasty cocktails at home. Cheers to love, libations, and happily ever after!

MAKES DATE NIGHT FUN AND EASY TO PLAN: Mixing and sipping on a delicious bev with your boo is an enjoyable way to spend time together. Kindred Spirits offers 40 delicious drink recipes plus tons of great ideas for romantic activities that will bring couples closer together, such as a dance party, a home-cooked meal, and low-key ways to celebrate Valentine's Day.

IDEAL ENGAGEMENT OR WEDDING GIFT: Rather than gifting an engaged couple a handbook on wedding planning, give them the gift that keeps on giving. Packed with tasty cocktail recipes and fun things to do together, this will be one of the best engagement, shower, or wedding gifts they'll receive.

FOR COUPLES AT ANY STAGE: Alongside a shaker, playful ice cube molds, or pretty glassware, Kindred Spirits makes a thoughtful gift for couples at any stage of their relationship. The recipes are flexible enough to inspire delectable drinks for de-stressing while wedding planning, celebrating a milestone anniversary, cheers-ing to a new home, or toasting a newly empty nest.

ROMANTIC GIFT FOR HIM OR HER: Give this to your mixology-loving partner as a thoughtful anniversary or Valentine's Day present, or as a stocking stuffer. Kindred Spirits is full of ways to keep having fun with your person.

Perfect for:

Couples who are interested in mixology and like making drinks at home
Newlyweds and engaged couples
Cocktail-loving couples who are moving in together or have bought their first house
Shoppers looking for an anniversary, engagement, housewarming, or Valentine's Day gift
Fans of @bevsbybeverly and popular cocktail accounts with beautiful visuals and easy recipes



ISBN 9781797225432
Publisher Chronicle Books
Publication Date April 16, 2024
Binding Hardcover
Item Condition New
Language English
Pages 128
Keywords Cooking | Beverages | Alcoholic - Spirits; Family & Relationships | Love & Romance

Baby - 3 years

This original concept board book celebrates what makes our bodies unique—from head to toe and horn to tail. From the bestselling and award-winning Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham

All are welcome in the kitty-corn club! Whether you’re long-tailed or short-tailed, furry or feathered, taloned or tentacled, you are just right.

From head to toe and horn to tail, join Kitty and Unicorn—alongside Gecko, Parakeet, and a new Octopus friend—as they demonstrate, with humor and creativity, the many ways our bodies may be different, unique, and amazing.

Teeny-tiny mini-moo
Kitty-corns will read with you
Silly-willy hardy-hars
Let’s all look at body parts

24 pages

Build your ideas—brick by brick—in this lined notebook inspired by the iconic LEGO® brick.

• Notebook features a colorful pattern of LEGO bricks.
• Choose a cover to suit your mood: one side has warm-toned bricks, the other has cool-toned bricks.
• Hardcover, 7 x 9 inches, 144 lined pages
• Add a dose of nostalgia and fun to your bullet journaling, note-taking, list-making, daily planning, or everyday writing!
• A great add-on gift or self-purchase for AFOL (adult fans of LEGO) or anyone who appreciates creative and unique stationery

144 pages

DISCOVER the cuisine from this FASCINATING region through 75 AUTHENTIC recipes from renowned expert MARIA JOSE SEVILLA.

Cocina Vasca explores the cooking and traditions of Spain's most EXCITING food destination.

Home to some of the world's MOST CELEBRATED restaurants and chefs, with the city of SAN SEBASTIAN at its heart that proudly has 16 Michelin-starred restaurants.

Few cuisines have captured more imaginations than that of Spain, but ask a Spaniard where to find the best food in the country and the reply will most certainly be 'in the Basque Country'. The culinary traditions of the region are among the most fascinating in the world and in Cocina Vasca María José Sevilla take readers on an illuminating tour. Along the way she introduces iconic ingredients, unique cooking techniques and traditional dishes that have inspired some of today's most celebrated chefs.

An introduction to Basque cooking, ranging from bite-sized tapas known as pintxos to more substantial fish and meat plates as well as delicious desserts, including the legendary Basque Cheesecake. Illuminating essays that shine a light on the most interesting aspects of historical food traditions, as well as the modern scene, are set against a backdrop of the stunning images of the people and surrounding landscape.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published April 8, 2025
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
Published: April 8, 2025 by Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 9781788796774 (ISBN10: 1788796772)
Language: English

Rebekah Peppler , Joann Pai (Photographer)

From James Beard Book Award finalist Rebekah Peppler: The definitive guide to the food, drink, and lifestyle of southeastern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, featuring recipes that reflect the Provençal table from a modern perspective.

The charms of le sud are many. The food culture is vibrant and season-focused; the tables are welcoming and convivial. In Le Sud, Rebekah Peppler distills these flavors, techniques, and spirit of the South of France into a never-before-seen collection of recipes, photographs, and stories.

The region--and its many culinary viewpoints--spans from the snowcapped Southern Alps in the north to the French Mediterranean in the south, the Rhône River to the west, and Italy along its eastern border. And like many regions where landscapes and people happily crash into each other, the food is dynamic and exciting. Here are recipes--from drinks to savory to sweet--that capture the modern tables and life lived around them in the south of France today.

Le Sud's transporting photography expands our visual understanding of Provence outside solely lavender fields and endless summer holidays to showcase the geographically and culturally diverse region and its tables. As in À Table--her inspiring cookbook about dining the French way--Peppler's recipes drip in home cook equity.

Interwoven alongside the recipes and photography are fun, informative sidebars that reflect this perspective of eating and drinking in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and provide an inspiring, approachable guide to the south of France. Sidebars elevate a reader's knowledge of southeastern French cooking and eating, from the wines of the region to after-dinner drinking to the (modern) Provençal cheese plate.

Le Sud is more than a recipe book; it is a dive into and a celebration of this abundant, enchanting region that has long captured the imaginations of many.

ACCESSIBLE FRENCH COOKING: With dishes that are easy to make on a weeknight but impressive enough to serve at a party, Le Sud gives home cooks the tools they need to recreate the magic of a Provençal table anywhere in the world. Included are recipes that take you from start--Tapenades, Pissaladière, and Martini Provençal--to mains and sides--Market Day Roast Chicken and Potatoes, The Pasta I Crave Every Time I'm Near the Sea, and Ratatouille--through to the very end of the meal--Navettes, La Tropézienne, and Tarte au Citron.

MORE THAN A COOKBOOK: With insight into the staples of South of France living, from Provençal wine to marché must-haves, tips on gathering, and the longstanding tradition of apéro, this book is so much more than a collection of recipes.

A GORGEOUS GIFT FOR FRANCOPHILES: Shot in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Le Sud is filled with Joann Pai's evocative photography. Readers will feel as if they are traveling through and seated around tables across the south of France.

Perfect for:

Francophiles the world over, readers with existing memories of France, and those who want to armchair travel alike.
Anyone who loves to eat seasonally and cook with fresh ingredients.
Relaxed cooks and hosts looking for recipes that are approachable for the home cook.
Fans of Rebekah Peppler's work, including À Table, her James Beard Award-nominated book Apéritif, and her writing in the New York Times.
People of all ages who like to plan unfussy meals with delicious food and minimal prep.
Folks who dream of or are planning a trip to le sud.

ISBN 9781797219530
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Binding: Hardcover
Item Condition: New
Language: English
Pages: 280
Keywords: Cooking | Regional & Cultural | French; Cooking | Entertaining | General; Cooking | Courses & Dishes | General

Author Jeffrey Milstein

Combining an architect’s eye with low-flying, aerial views, Milstein shows London’s charm, beauty, and iconic buildings in wonderful and breathtaking photographs.

By shooting with the newest high-resolution cameras while leaning out of helicopters, Milstein offers us a new take on familiar architecture and landscapes. His award-winning work brings a fresh and unexpected view of the city. Granted unusual permission to bypass the strict laws around aerial photography over the capital city, Milstein treats us to views that otherwise would not be seen, and this new book fills a gap of more than fifteen years of aerial photographs of London.

Milstein’s distinctive style—straight down—brings London to life in a way that is impossible to imagine from street level: from the Thames snaking through the heart of the city to Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, the City of London business district, Canary Wharf, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and the magical symmetry of roads and beloved green commons.

London from the Air is sure to be treasured by anyone who loves the city by the Thames.

About The Author
Jeffrey Milstein is a photographer, architect, and pilot. His photographs have been exhibited and collected throughout the world, and have been featured in publications such as the New York Times, the Atlantic, Time, Esquire, Fortune, Harper’s, Vanity Fair, GEO, GQ, Paris Match, Liberation, Graphis, and Die Zeit. He has won numerous awards, including Graphis Gold Awards, and has been featured on CNN and CBS. His work is in the collections of museums including the Scottish National Galleries, LACMA, George Eastman Museum, Musée de l’Elysée, Portland Art Museum, Akron Art Museum, and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, where he had a yearlong solo show. His work has also been featured in a show called Civilization, which has been traveling the world. His other books include Paris from the Air, LA NY, Aircraft, Cuba, and Small Dreams. He lives in Woodstock, New York.

Publish Date: March 26, 2024
Format: Hardcover
Category: Photography - Subjects & Themes - Aerial
Publisher: Rizzoli
Trim Size: 8-1/2 x 8-1/2
Pages: 228

4 - 8 years

Young readers are invited to lose themselves on a journey through history, seeking people and objects with stories to tell across nine different eras.

Follow two kids and their cheeky puppy on a chase across time in this fascinating and funny interactive introduction to history at its grandest . . . and its most gruesome, by debut author-illustrator Clara Booth.

Traversing Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire to the French Revolution and New York’s Roaring '20s, this book combines the seek-andfind fun of Where’s Waldo? with the irreverent hilarity of Horrible Histories. In each era, readers are encouraged to search through a busy illustrated scene where key people and objects are hiding. On the following spread, well-researched and playfully told facts accompany illustrated vignettes, adding insight to what the reader has found.

From the Tang dynasty in China to the Aztec culture in the Valley of Mexico, and the dirty streets of Tudor London, Lost and Found in History is an exciting immersion in different time periods that will delight young history lovers.

Illustrated in color throughout

48 pages

Artes de Artes de México

A historic and cultural dive into the world of Mexico’s most beloved sport

Over the decades, lucha libre has become a symbol of Mexico, transcending the nation’s borders. Halfway between sport and religion, this synthesis of Hispanic, Aztec, European, and American represents the quintessence of Mexican culture. The luchador is a living god, and products in his image are idolized like sacred relics. A symbol of urban working-class culture, the significance of lucha libre is massive.

In this bilingual book, the best Mexican specialists analyze all facets of the the history and roots of the sport, the most important luchadores, the way the world of Mexican wrestling is organized, the history and practice of female wrestling, the meaning of the masks and costume, and lucha libre’s influence in worldwide pop culture.

Artes de México is a magazine with 28 years of experience that promotes and disseminates the cultural diversity of Mexico in all its creative manifestations. Since its inception, it has been linked to the most important writers, researchers, and creators, and has been recognized with more than 150 national and international awards.
240 pages, Hardcover

Published March 18, 2025

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
Published: March 18, 2025 by Cernunnos
ISBN: 9781419767555 (ISBN10: 1419767550)
Language: English

Author: Starr, Mary Catherine

From Mary Catherine Starr, the artist behind the @momlife_comics Instagram account celebrated by moms all over the world, this deeply funny illustrated memoir captures the chaos, joy, exhaustion, guilt, well-intentioned-but-clueless partners, and infinite loads of laundry that come with being a mom.

Packed with humor, warmth, and all-too-relatable anecdotes, this comic memoir explores the (often invisible) labor of modern motherhood that leaves so many moms feeling like they are losing themselves—and their minds! Whether you’re navigating a hellish sleep regression, wiping sweet potato off the walls, seething with spousal resentment (deserved and undeserved), or simply hoping to pee without a toddler watching, this candid and irreverent account perfectly captures what every mom knows in her heart to be true: motherhood is @#$% hard (and also really amazing)!

Filled with Starr’s signature wit, warmth, and observational humor, Mama Needs a Minute! tackles all the absurdities of mom life and will make you laugh, cry, and feel seen in a way only a true mom-friend can offer.

Perfect for:

Mothers of young children
Fans of @momlife_comics on Instagram
Mother's Day and new mom gift shoppers
Fans of humorous takes on parenting, including Momma Cusses, Horizontal Parenting, Welcome to the Club, Go the F*** to Sleep, and There Are Moms Way Worse Than You
Readers of Eve Rodsky’s Fair Play and Jessi Klein’s I’ll Show Myself Out

MEMORY GAME FOR KIDS: The Forest Animals Memory Game from Petit Collage is the perfect preschool matching card game that features 12 large, fun-shaped pairs of adorable woodland animals. Can you match them all?
PROMOTES LEARNING: Ideal for ages 3 and up, this toddler matching game is more than just fun! It also promotes visual recognition and memory skills.
EASY STORAGE POUCH: Designed with little hands in mind, this classic memory matching game for kids is packaged in a pouch that makes it easy to keep all of the pieces safe and together, as well as being travel-friendly!
THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED: This kid’s matching game is designed with the health of our children and the planet in mind. It meets & exceeds all safety standards.
PETIT COLLAGE: Petit Collage is all about good design. We combine a modern aesthetic with a sustainability criteria to create bold, thoughtful products to delight little ones. We strive to make our products beautiful and fun in equal measure.

Dominic Bradbury

352 pages, Hardcover
Published April 10, 2025

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
Published: April 10, 2025 by Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9781838669270 (ISBN10: 1838669272)
Language: English

by Dick Bruna

Miffy visits the gallery and sees lots of beautiful works of art. Feeling inspired, she uses her pencils to make her own artworks and creates her own gallery at home! The sturdy and big puzzle pieces with rounded edges are suitable for small hands. The six jigsaw puzzles in the book increase in difficulty, from four to nine pieces.

1 - 3 years

2 - 4 years

by Herve Tullet (Author)
The New York Times bestselling book, a brilliant companion to the mega-selling classic Press Here, is now gently compressed into a toddler-friendly board book.

With the graphic intensity of Eric Carle, the interactive fun of Poke-a-Dot books, and the humor of The Day the Crayons Quit but with a vision all his own, Hervé Tullet invites readers to MIX IT UP in a dazzling adventure of color and tones, filled with magic and wonder.

Follow the artist's simple instructions, and suddenly colors appear . . . mix . . . splatter . . . and vanish in a vivid world powered only by the reader's imagination. The result is not only enchantment and giggles, but a real and deeper understanding of colors brought by a true master of his craft.

Just as in his mega-selling classic Press Here, Tullet sets readers on an extraordinary journey of color, motion, and interactivity. Mix It Up! is the perfect gift book for parents and kids to cherish and read again and again, as well as an invaluable teaching tool for preschool and kindergarten classrooms.

AWARD-WINNING PICTURE BOOK: A Junior Library Guild Selection, a Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year, a PBS Parents Best Picture Book, an ACL Distinguished Book, and selected as a Best Book of the Year by Chicago Public Library.

AN INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE WAY TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT COLOR: Each delightful page turn mixes colors and teaches kids basic color theory. Kids will giggle as they mash, smoosh, and mix up colors as they participate in the story.

AN EDUCATIONAL GIFT: The gorgeous graphic visuals make this interactive learning book an irresistible choice for gift-giving with the educational aspect as an appealing bonus.

STIMULATES CREATIVITY & IMAGINATION: Celebrate the magic of three simple colors transforming into an entire rainbow of possibilities. A tour-de-force of imagination that mixes the whimsical minimalism of Duck! Rabbit! with the graphic intensity readers have come to love in Tullet's unique books for toddlers.


Perfect for:
The millions of children and adults who love Hervé Tullet and his wonderful books, including Press Here, Let's Play!, and Say Zoop!
Fun and interactive read-aloud book for families or small groups
Toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers ready to learn about combining colors in a fun and imaginative way
Children's art programs
Fans of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds; Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle; A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni; and other books about color and creativity

46 pages

Riley Sheehey

A beautiful illustrated collection of art and musings that highlights the simple joys of caregiving from artist and social media star Riley Sheehey

Multimedia artist Riley Sheehey brings together a charming collection of 100 illustrations of the sweet and often unobserved moments between children and their caregivers.

These aren’t the typical milestones we tend to capture in photos but rather the subtle moments of everyday life that make lasting memories like dancing in the kitchen, playing peek-a-boo, or a taking a sunny nap at the beach.

Originally inspired by Delft tiles, the 400+-year-old blue and white pottery from the Netherlands, Riley started sharing her illustrations on her Instagram account, resonating with thousands of mothers, nannies, teachers, and anyone who has experienced the joys of caring for little ones.

Simple, spare captions allow space for the reader to reflect on their own memories or anticipate experiences to come with their loved ones, and ultimately, pause and appreciate more of these moments as they’re happening.
176 pages, Hardcover

Published March 25, 2025

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover
Published: March 25, 2025 by Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781419777356 (ISBN10: 1419777351)
Language: English

Edited and foreword by Zack Raffin.

'Montauk Surf Journals' by surfer, artist and world traveler Tony Caramanico presents a stunning selection of Tony’s art representing his 60 years in and around surfing. Since the early 1980s, Caramanico has been chronicling his extensive travels via daily journals that combine words, original art, pictures and magazine clippings. These legible journals provide a unique window into the day to day of a traveling surfer in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

Beginning with a foreword by surfer and editor Zack Raffin, the book takes readers on Tony’s journey through surfing as the world progresses through four decades of immense change. From his first wave in 1963, living and working with Peter Beard at his home in Montauk, and endless days of perfect waves, Tony's unique, colorful visions shine through on the page.

ISBN: 9788862088107
Language: English
Pages: 120
Illustrations: 160
Binding: Hardbound
Release: Spring 2024