ART & BOOKS

Our exclusive pencils collection is based on famous design from Andy Warhol’s. This deliciously creative set contains 8 Warhol-inspired pencils. Galison's set of Andy Warhol Philosophy Pencils are sure to be a hit with anyone who likes to write, draw, or doodle. Eight hexagonal natural wood pencils have brightly hued erasers and are enlivened with silk-screened Andy Warhol aphorisms: Green eraser: Art is what you can get away with. Blue eraser: In the future everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutes. Orange eraser: I never read, I just look at pictures. Pink eraser: Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art. Yellow eraser: Wasting money puts you in a real party mood. Blue eraser: Everybody must have a fantasy. Grey eraser: Isn't life a series of images that change as they repeat themselves? Pink eraser: I never fall apart because I never fall together. Andy Warhol is without a doubt the first name that comes to mind when thinking about the Pop Art Culture. H

Brian Butterick, Susan Martin, Kestutis Nakas

"We Started a Nightclub": The Birth of the Pyramid Cocktail Lounge as Told by Those Who Lived It

Published in association with Some Serious Business
What Studio 54 was for disco, the Pyramid Cocktail Lounge was for the alternative scene of 1980s downtown New York. Located at 101 Avenue A, the Pyramid offered a mixture of cultures: from groundbreaking, irreverent theater and experimental music to “anti-drag” that challenged the norms of gender binaries.

It began in 1981 when the East Village was considered a dangerous no man’s land, rents were cheap, AIDS was still unknown and a new generation of creators broke the mold and went on to make art in an atmosphere of unbridled celebration. Theme nights and bar dancers, fixtures of the downtown avant-garde and kids escaping their past all added to the club’s popularity. At the Pyramid, John Jesurun and Ann Magnuson rubbed elbows with They Might Be Giants, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and 3 Teens Kill 4, who shared a stage with Lady Bunny and Hapi Phace. By offering a home to obscure, genre-defying and unpolished acts, the Pyramid played a crucial role in shaping the city’s underground cultural scene for decades to come. In 2021, the Pyramid closed permanently. Though the venue was no longer the hotspot of its early years, its closure prompted an outpouring of reminiscence and mourning for a bygone era, amid a broad renewed interest in the art and culture of 1980s New York.

"We Started A Nightclub" is an inside look at the cultural history of the East Village in the early 1980s. The project, which began in 2006, represents the only in-depth exploration of the Pyramid’s origins. An oral history comprising more than 75 interviews, it covers the early years of the Pyramid from the time of its founding through its rise, near demise and rebirth. The book includes previously unpublished photos, flyers and other ephemera, as well as excerpts from more than 50 press releases written between 1983 and 1986.


ISBN: 9788862088169
Language: English
Pages: 416
Illustrations: 143
Binding: Flexibound
Release: Spring 2024

7 years and up

A kid-friendly introduction to the digital world: Who invented the Internet? What is virtual reality? How does 3-D printing work? Curious kids want to know, and they will get the answers to these questions and many more in this illustrated Q&A book. Questions about digital tech are answered in a fun, kid-friendly way and accompanied by quirky cartoon illustrations that will entertain readers and help them remember important facts
• 72 pages of real-life questions and answers for kids ages 7 and up
• Fun illustrations that engage readers
• Content reviewed by experts

Fans of What About: Digital Tech will also enjoy other books in the series: Philosophy, The Universe, and Science.
• Great family and classroom read-aloud book.
• Nonfiction books for kids
• Educational books for elementary school students

72 pages

7 years and up

What is money for? Why are there wars? Should we always be nice? Curious kids have lots of questions about the world they live in and the feelings they have. They will explore answers to these questions and many more in this exceptional illustrated Q&A book. Questions about how to think about freedom, jealousy, and going to school, among others, are answered in a fun, kid-friendly way and accompanied by quirky cartoon illustrations that engage them in talking about big life questions.
• 80 pages of real-life questions and answers for kids ages 7 and up
• Fun illustrations that engage readers
• Content reviewed by philosophy advisers and sensitivity reader

What About: Philosophy is a Q&A book that offers easy-to-understand answers to challenging life questions!
• Great family and classroom read-aloud book
• Nonfiction books for kids
• Educational books for elementary school students

Fans of What About: Philosophy will also enjoy other books in the series, The Universe and Science.

75 pages

7 years and up

What is the universe? Can you travel in time? Will humans ever live on other planets? Curious kids want to know, and they will get the answers to these questions and many more in this exceptional illustrated Q&A book. Questions about astronomy are answered in a fun, kid-friendly way and accompanied by quirky cartoon illustrations that will entertain readers and help them remember important facts.
80 pages of educational, science-related questions and answers for kids ages 7 and up
Fun illustrations that engage readers while helping them learn
Educational content reviewed by a science expert
What About: The Universe is a Q&A book that offers easy-to-understand answers to tough science questions!
Great family and classroom read-aloud book
Illustrated, nonfiction books for kids
Educational books for elementary school students
Fans of What About: The Universe will also enjoy the other book in the series, What About: Science.

77 pages

3 - 7 years

Picture Book, July 5, 2022
by Megan Hess (Author)

Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through London!

Can you find Claris and her friends in iconic places such as Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and the West End?
Look inside to find out!

Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.

Perfect for:

Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories
​Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!
Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.
Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful illustrated look-and-find story!

32 pages

Baby - 8 years

Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through the city of lights!

Can you find Claris and her friends in fabulous Parisian places such as the patisserie, the florist and the carousel?
Look inside to find out!

Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.

Perfect for:

Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories
​Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!
Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.
Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful illustrated look-and-find story!

32 pages

3 years and up

Picture Book, June 13, 2023
by Megan Hess (Author)

Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through Rome!

Can you find Claris and her friends in historic places such as the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps?
Look inside to find out!

Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.

Perfect for:

Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories
​Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!
Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.
Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful illustrated look-and-find story!

32 pages

DIY fever + quality meat mania = old-school butchery revival! Artisan cooks who are familiar with their farmers market are now buying small farm raised meat in butcher-sized portions. Dubbed a rock star butcher by the New York Times, San Francisco chef and self-taught meat expert Ryan Farr demystifies the butchery process with 500 step-by-step photographs, master recipes for key cuts, and a primer on tools, techniques, and meat handling. This visual manual is the first to teach by showing exactly what butchers know, whether cooks want to learn how to turn a primal into familiar and special cuts or to simply identify everything in the case at the market.

240 pages

by Chastity Cooper

Mix and Match Witty Phrases to Sound like a Sommelier

An aspiring oenophile's dream, Wine Convo Generator provides over 150,000 possible phrases to sound like an instant wine expert.

Whether you're looking to expand your wine vocabulary or just want to sound like you know what you're talking about, this handy generator is here to help. Each of the 162 flip cards offers an insightful quip that you can say on the fly or mix and match for a longer observation dripping with sommelier-level wine knowledge.

Perfect for taking the fake-it-til-you-make-it approach to becoming an actual connoisseur or happily staying a boxed-wine lover, this clever guide is ready for sampling with more than 150,000 new and creative things to say about the elixir of life.

FUN AND INTERACTIVE WINE BOOK: Flip around to find a phrase that feels relevant to you and the wine you're tasting, then build from there. Or randomize the pages and enjoy the amusing (and maybe even rather strange) creation that results. Pro tip: this activity gets even more fun with each glass of wine you have (all in moderation, of course).

WINE LOVERS GIFT IDEAS: Affordable and easy to use, this little generator of wine-themed quips is the perfect pairing with a bottle of wine, a selection of cheese and crackers, or a wine opener.

VINO EXPERTISE IN A PLAYFUL PACKAGE: Author Chasity Cooper brings the fun and the knowledge to this one-of-a-kind wine gift. A wine culture expert, Cooper's goal is to make wine accessible and relatable to every palate.

Perfect for:- Wine lovers, new and old - Pairing with wine accessories as a birthday, holiday, or housewarming gift - Stocking stuffers for wine enthusiasts - Funny wine snob gifts

PERFECT HOSTESS GIFT FOR THE WINE LOVER: Show love to the wine friend in your life and encourage quality time by surprising them with this thoughtful wine-themed gift.
UNIQUE QUESTIONS: With 100 conversation starters spanning a variety of unexpected topics, this set will keep wine night or a dinner party interesting and fun.
BEAUTIFUL DESIGN AND QUALITY: Housed in a gorgeous gift box, the luxe wine accessories are thoughtfully made, and the conversation cards are tucked in their own matching patterned box that displays beautifully after the gift is opened.

Witches Through History: Grimoire and Oracle Deck: 25 Cards for Spiritual, Magical & Meditative Practice

Author Devin Forst

This beautifully designed, boxed oracle set and 160-page history is ideal for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration from some of history’s most powerful witches and their craft.

Written and illustrated by a practicing witch, this dramatic oracle set features a beautifully illustrated book and card deck inspired by the magical and mysterious tales of the witches, familiars, deities, and items within the pages of this striking guide.

Witches through History includes archetypes, profiles, and true accounts of women who were thought to have spoken with spirits or made bargains with the Devil—and how they used their midnight powers to help or harm members of their community—the instruments and methods of the craft, the use of familiar spirits, and various methods of witch-finding and hunting. Popular tropes and folklore dealing with witches offer readers a deeper understanding of this mysterious, magical, and sometimes tragic part of history.

The twenty-five oracle cards feature iconic characters, deities, and items from the history of witchcraft, complemented by the five elements of the pentagram (water, earth, fire, air, and spirit). Illustrated with a modern gothic sensibility inspired by historical art and text, the set offers witches and those who admire them a vital daily tool for spiritual, magical, or meditative practice—or simply to use for fun.

About The Author

Devin Forst has created designs for Wicked Clothes and Creep-o-Rama and exhibited work at Muzeo in Anaheim, California. His artwork and writing have appeared in publications such Mysticum Magicae.

Publish Date: September 05, 2023
Format: Non-traditional book
Category: Body, Mind & Spirit - Witchcraft (see also RELIGION - Wicca)
Publisher: Universe
Pages: 160

By Stephanie Stokes

For her second Rizzoli book, well-known interior designer, consummate hostess, and world traveler Stephanie Stokes presents inspiring tables set with irresistible items accumulated on her far-flung journeys that will help you create imaginative tabletops.

The World at Your Table features transporting tablescapes set with evocative, eye-catching, and exotic items this adventurous spirit has gathered over the years. To enliven her tabletops, Stokes creates experiences in miniature using china, glassware, linens, candlesticks, and cutlery from such widely different destinations as Japan, Cartagena, Budapest, and London.

Each conjures the spirit of a particular place: Palm Beach's tropical lushness, Provence's remarkable charm, Portugal's artisanal refinement, and so much more. By pairing her travel photography with the featured tables, she illustrates how incorporating the treasures collected on one's travels can capture, express, and spark fresh memories at home.

Throughout, Stokes discusses the design principles that inform her choices--from color palettes to indigenous materials. There is also a section on storage. This enchanting tabletop survey is for those who love design, entertaining, and travel--and the idea of incorporating beloved things purchased from far and wide into impressionistic tabletops.


ISBN 9780847899050
Publisher Rizzoli International Publications
Publication Date March 14, 2023
Binding Hardcover
Item Condition New
Language English
Pages 224
Keywords Cooking | Tablesetting; Cooking | Entertaining | General; Design | Decorative Arts

Book for Friends Better Day Books

How well do you really know your best friend? Use this book to find out!

Inside you will find over 300 “pinky swear” questions to make you think, ponder, and LOL. From hilarious “would you rather” questions to revealing “this or that” questions, this book will have you talking, laughing, and sharing with every page! It’s perfect for long car rides, sleepovers, video calls, and hangouts. The book is organized into chapters called All About Us, Our Favorite Things, Goals and Dreams, The Tough Stuff, Relationships, and Life As We Know It. Each chapter includes prompts, questions, quote art, and plenty of room to personalize the pages! It’s the most fun way to build connections and get even closer to the friends you already have and the new ones you’ll make.
96 pages, Paperback

Published September 28, 2023

This edition
Format
96 pages, Paperback
Published
September 28, 2023 by Better Day Books
ISBN
9780764367144 (ISBN10: 0764367145)
ASIN
0764367145
Language
English

Kate Hosford, Sarah Gonzales (Illustrator)

Weaving together the wonders of nature and a parent’s devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration, this picture book is a beautiful, unforgettable ode to the bond between caregiver and child.

Busy birdsong, breaking dawn,
melodies above the lawn.
Fly right over here to me.
Y ou'll always be my chickadee.

With lyrical, rhyming text by author Kate Hosford and gorgeous illustrations by artist Sarah Gonzales, this gentle book shows that there are as many ways to say I love you as there are special moments to be shared together. A restful bedtime book, a cherished read-aloud, and a memorable gift for new families, You'll Always Be My Chickadee reassures young children that no matter what, our love for them is as steadfast as the tallest forest tree and as endless as the stars in the sky.

TIMELESS Parents and caregivers are always looking for ways to reassure children that they are special and loved—and always will be. By playfully incorporating elements of nature, this picture book offers a meaningful new way to share one’s love.

NATURE This book details the beauty and delights of nature in lovely and specific ways. The poetic language and gorgeous illustrations will speak to families who value and encourage outside time over screen time.

EASY BEDTIME Soothing, rhyming text and a comforting nighttime ending make this book a joy to read out loud, especially at bedtime.

Perfect
Genres
Picture Books
Storytime
Family
Childrens
Love
Nature
32 pages, Hardcover

Published April 30, 2024

This edition
Format
32 pages, Hardcover
Published
April 30, 2024 by Chronicle Books
ISBN
9781797214375 (ISBN10: 1797214373)
ASIN
1797214373
Language
English

The Complete Haute Couture Collections 1962-2002
Suzy Menkes, Olivier Flaviano, Aurélie Samuel, Jéromine Savignon, Lola Fournier, Alice Coulon-Saillard, Domitille Éble, Laurence Neveu, Leslie Veyrat

The first comprehensive overview of Yves Saint Laurent’s haute couture collections, presented through original catwalk photography

Founded by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1961, shortly after the young couturier left his post at the helm of Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent would soon become one of the most successful and influential haute couture houses in Paris. Introducing Le Smoking, the first tuxedo suit for women, in 1966, Saint Laurent also presented iconic art-inspired creations, from Mondrian dresses to precious Van Gogh embroidery and the famous Ballets Russes collection.

This definitive publication opens with a concise history of the house, followed by a brief biographical profile of Yves Saint Laurent, before exploring the collections themselves, organized chronologically. Each collection is introduced by a short text unveiling its influences and highlights, and illustrated with a gallery of carefully curated catwalk images. These showcase 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 concludes the book.

Contents List
Preface by Andrew Bolton • Introduction by Suzy Menkes • Yves Saint Laurent: A Short Biography by Suzy Menkes • The Making of a Collection by Olivier Flaviano • The Collections 1962–2002

About the Author
Suzy Menkes is the international editor of Vogue.

Olivier Flaviano is the Director of Collections at The Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris The Musée is home to the collection of the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent, which holds over 34,000 objects.

Format: Hardback without Jacket
Size: 27.7 x 19.0 cm
Extent: 632 pp
Publication date: 6 June 2019
ISBN: 9780500022399