Illustrated Gift Books A-Z

by Laurele Riippa -- Publishers Weekly, 10/4/2004

ABBEVILLE PRESS

Cooking School Holidays in the World’s Most Exceptional Places (Sept., $29.95) by Jenni Muir. This illustrated guide introduces food lovers to top cooking schools in idyllic locations.

Great Monasteries of Europe (Sept., $135) by Bernhard Schutz, photos by Henri Gaud, Joseph Martin, Florian Monheim, Antonio Quattrone, Ghigo Roli and Marco Schneiders, examines the art and architecture of European monasteries with more than 500 color photographs.

Restaurant Design (Sept., $75) by Bethan Ryder showcases inspirational and beautiful restaurant spaces, from Supperclub Roma to the futuristic Pod in Philadelphia.

ABRAMS

Automobiles of the Chrome Age: 1947–1960 (Nov., $50) by Michael Furman, noted automobile photographer, features cars of the postwar era through 150 images.

Call of the Desert: The Sahara (Nov., $50) by Philippe Bourseiller explores the near-mythical land of the Sahara through 200 vistas.

New York: Empire City, 1920–1945 (Nov., $35) by David Stravitz. One hundred historical photographs of notable streetscapes and landmarks recall a bygone era.

Untamed (Nov., $45) by Steve Bloom. Nature photographer Bloom features animals in their natural environments, from the jungles of Borneo, to the African savannahs and the frozen banks of Antarctica.

The Most Beautiful Gardens in the World (Dec., $60) by Alain Le Toquin highlights 31 of the greatest public and private gardens, including those of Versailles and Huntington Gardens in California.

Tiffany Timepieces (Dec., $60) by John Loring surveys 150 years of the design and development of Tiffany watches and clocks.

Twentieth Century Fox: Inside the Photo Archive (Dec., $50) by Tom Rothman, Martin Scorsese and Rob Easterla collects dramatic still photographs taken during the Hollywood studio heydays.

ANDREWS MCMEEL

Diana: The Portrait (Sept., $50) by Rosalind Coward, foreword by Nelson Mandela. More than 500 images accompany the story of the late Princess of Wales as told through her own words and those closest to her. First serial to People.

Miracle: A Celebration of New Life (Sept., $60) by Anne Geddes and Celine Dion honors the unique bond between mother and child in more than 100 images by Anne Geddes and songs by Celine Dion in an accompanying CD.

Dog Show (Nov., $14.95) by Molly and Vivian Russell. Photographs taken by a mother-daughter team backstage at a dog show highlight the tender relationship between people and their pooches.

APERTURE

Return, Afghanistan (Sept., $39.95) by Zalmai. Photographer and Afghan refugee Zalmai returns to document his native land 23 years after the fall of the Taliban.

Architecture of Absence (Oct., $35) by Candida Höfer. Celebrated German photographer Höfer captures rooms in public places that are centers of cultural life.

Colorama: The World’s Greatest Photographs: A Panoramic Photo Album of Twentieth Century America (Oct., $25) looks at 40 years of Eastman Kodak’s 18-by-60 foot Coloramas that were displayed in New York City’s Grand Central Station; produced in association with George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film.

Self Portrait with Cows Going Home (Oct., $50) by Sylvia Plachy. Photographs by Plachyshare a 40-year history of eastern European life, eliciting a range of emotions about family, homeland, culture and the immigrant experience.

ARTISAN

Horses (Oct., $60) by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, text by Jean-Louis Gouraud, captures photographs of horses from Argentina to Mongolia with thoughts on how different cultures regard them.

ASHGATE/LUND-HUMPHRIES

Cobra—The Last Avant-Garde Movement of the Twentieth Century (Sept., $60) by Willemijn Stokvis is a survey of the Cobra movement (a name based on Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam, the cities where the participants lived), comprised of artists and poets (1948–51) in search of a universal artistic language.

Cuban-American Art in Miami-Exile, Identity and the Neo-Baroque (Oct., $45) by Lynette M.F. Bosch (Oct., $45) by Lynette M.F. Bosch analyzes the impact of Cuban exiles on Miami’s cultural explosion from 1959 to the present.

Leonora Carrington—Surrealism, Alchemy and Art (Oct., $60) by Susan Aberth reviews the life and work of the artist who burst on the Surrealist scene in 1936 when, at the age of 19, she ran away to Paris with her lover Max Ernst.

ATRIA

Elvis Presley: The Man. The Life. The Legend. (July, $35) by Pamela Clarke Keogh. The author of Audrey Style and Jackie Style examines the complex, generous and spiritual man behind the Presley icon. Author tour.

BBC BOOKS (dist. by Trafalgar Square)

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Portfolio 14 (Nov., $45). Presents the 100 best images submitted to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, showing a range of pictures from plants and endangered species to underwater life and landscapes.

BERKLEY

Greyhounds Big and Small (Oct., $19.95), photos by Amanda Jones. Fifty images capture the beauty and grace of these dogs.

BLACK DOG & LEVENTHAL

The Complete Cartoons of the New Yorker (Sept., $60), edited by Robert Mankoff, gathers more than 2,000 cartoons along with decade-by-decade essays by contributors including Roger Angell, Lillian Ross, John Updike and Calvin Trillin. $200,000 ad/promo. Author publicity.

The Presidents Fact Book: A Comprehensive Handbook to the Achievements, Events, People, Triumphs, and Tragedies of Every President from George Washington to George W. Bush (Sept., $24.95) by Roger Matuz, edited by Bill Harris, contains 1,000 revealing and historically relevant illustrations and photographs.

Broadway Musicals: The 101 Greatest Shows of All Time (Oct., $34.95) by Ken Bloom and Frank Vlastnik brings many beloved shows to life, from The Music Man to Chicago.

Harold Lloyd’s Hollywood Nudes in 3-D! (Oct., $24.95), edited by Suzanne Lloyd, intro. by Robert Wagner, is a collection of the famous silent star’s daring photos of Hollywood starlets, taken from the 1940s through the 1970s and produced by his granddaughter; includes 3-D glasses. First serial to Vanity Fair.

Spying: The Secret History of History (Oct., $24.95) by The International Spy Museum with Denis Collins. This history, filled with illustrations and photographs, looks at legendary spies, gadgetry, great successes and laughable failures.

BLOOMSBURY (dist. by Holtzbrinck)

Heads of State: The Presidents as Everyday Useful Household Items in Pewter, Plastic, Porcelain, Copper, Cork, Chalk, China, Wax, Walnut, and More (Oct., $14.95) by Carl Sferrazza Anthony celebrates the humorous parallels between chief executives and the objects used to portray them: George Washington as a thimble, Andrew Jackson as a desk lamp, Bill Clinton as a corkscrew.

BOSTON MILLS PRESS (dist. by Firefly)

Chariots of Chrome: Classic American Cars of Cuba (Sept., $29.95) by Simon Bell and George Fischer offers a pictorial tribute to the American automobile of the 1950s and ’60s still enjoying a vibrant old age in Cuba.

BROADWAY BOOKS

Bringing Tuscany Home: Sensuous Style from the Heart of Italy (Oct., $29.95) by Frances Mayes with Edward Mayes. The author of Under the Tuscan Sun and her husband share the essence of Tuscan life through home décor, meals, gardens, entertaining and one’s outlook on life.

BULFINCH

John Kerry: A Portrait (Sept., $35) by George Butler features images of the Democratic presidential nominee in political and family settings. 35,000 first printing. Advertising. First serial to Time and the Washingtonian.

Ansel Adams: Trees (Oct., $50), photos by Ansel Adams, presents an homage to this graceful form of nature. Advertising.

Broadway: The American Musical (Oct., $60) by Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon. This companion book to a six-part PBS series traces the history of the Broadway musical in 200 color and 240 b&w images. 52,000 first printing. Advertising. QPB and InsightOut alternates.

The Great LIFE Photographers (Oct., $50), foreword by Gordon Parks. Iconic and little-known images combine with short biographical profiles of more than 100 photographers; includes 600 color and b&w images. 65,000 first printing. Advertising. BOMC, LG alternates.

101 Cataclysms: For the Love of Cats (Oct., $19.95), photos by Rachael Hale, combines 101 pictures with cat-related quotes. 95,000 first printing. Advertising.

The Sinatra Treasures (Oct., $45) by Charles Pignone, forewords by Frank Sinatra Jr. and Quincy Jones. This interactive volume is filled with removable letters, mementos, never-before-seen photographs and a 60-minute CD with rare and previously unreleased material. 230,000 first printing. Advertising.

XXX: 30 Porn-Star Portraits (Oct., $35) by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. A celebrity photographer takes a provocative look at today’s porn stars while a literary lineup adds offbeat and amusing essays. 45,000 first printing. Advertising. QPB, InsightOut, Venus book club alternate selections.

With the Ring (Nov., $24.95) by Penny Proddow and Marion Fasel. InStyle magazine editors blend information and stories about celebrity proposals and wedding traditions around the world; 180 color and b&w photographs.

BUNKER HILL PUBLISHING (dist. by NBN)

Toiles for All Seasons: French & English Printed Textiles (Nov., $18.95) by Starr Siegele explores the genesis of toile fabrics and the complexity of their designs in 70 illustrations.

CARROLL& BROWN (dist. by Trafalgar Square)

Fabulous Creatures: And Other Magical Beings (Sept., $24.95) by Joel Levy, illus. by Nick Harris and Martin Knowlden, is a field guide to Crytozoology which highlights supernatural beings in more than 600 illustrations that include gnomes, fairies, unicorns and dragons.

CASSELL ILLUSTRATED (dist. by Sterling)

Scotch Whiskey: A Liquid History (Sept., $34.95) by Charles MacLean. History, illustrations and entertaining anecdotes bring stories to life about John Walker and Sons, Glenlivet and Macallan.

CHAUCER PRESS (dist. by IPM)

Botticelli (July, $25) by Susan Legouix charts the development of Botticelli’s style, the shifting taste of succeeding centuries and the Victorian revival of interest in his work.

Caravaggio (July, $35) by John Gash places the artist’s work within the cultural and religious contexts of his time and includes most of Caravaggio’s surviving paintings.

Cats: The Art of Martin Leman (Aug., $35) by Robin Dutt. Leman’s paintings capture the essence of feline characteristics.

Madonna in Art (Oct., $45), compiled by Mem Mehmet, celebrates the pop goddess in images by more than 100 artists including Andrew Logan, Bruni and Al Hirschfeld. 100,000 first printing.

CHRONICLE BOOKS

Jim Marshall: Proof (Sept., $40) by Jim Marshall shares contact sheets from sittings, concerts and sessions of the famous that rendered his most memorable pictures.

Damned: An Illustrated History of the Devil (Oct., $60) by Robert Muchembled explores the dark history of this most feared figure in Western history: the Devil.

San Francisco Style: Design, Décor, and Architecture (Oct., $40) by Diane Dorrans Daeks, photos by David Duncan Livingston, invites readers into some of the most beautiful residences of designers, collectors, artists, antique dealers and architects in the Bay Area.

The Lost Amazon: The Photographic Journey of Richard Evans Schultes (Nov., $35) by Wade Davis examines the work of Dr. Schultes as seen through his photographs and field notes.

Each One Believing by Paul McCartney (Nov., $35) offers a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road with McCartney during this celebrated tour. TV satellite tour.

Mimo: Miami Modern Revisited (Nov., $40) by Eric P. Nash and Randall C. Robinson Jr. examines postwar architecture that epitomizes Miami’s romance and energy. Author publicity.

COLLECTORS PRESS

Burlesque: Legendary Stars of the Stage (Sept,. $39.95) by Jane Briggeman captures burlesque’s beginnings when a costume mishap (wardrobe malfunction, anyone?) in 1928 became an entertainment phenomenon that is enjoying a renaissance today.

Worlds of Tomorrow: The Amazing Universe of Science Fiction Art (Aug., $39.95) by Forrest J. Ackerman with Brad Linaweaver displays more than 270 science fiction covers grouped by theme, teeming with giant insects, spaceships and scantily-clad heroines.

CORNELL UNIV. PRESS

Building Diplomacy: The Architecture of American (Sept., $50) by Elizabeth Gill Lui presents the official face of American diplomacy through approximately 500 interior and exterior images of embassies worldwide.

COUNTRYMAN PRESS

Grand Canyon Wild: A Photographic Journey (Sept., $29.95) by John Annerino captures the glories of this natural wonder in photographs and essays.

CUMBERLAND HOUSE

Why I Chose You: 100 Reasons Why Adopting You Made Us a Family (Sept., $14.95) by Gregory E. Lang. Photographs celebrate relationships in adoptive families.

For the Love of Dog: Reasons Why Man is Dog’s Best Friend (Oct., $12.95) by Tracy Ford takes an affectionate look at the incomparable love humans feel for their canines.

CYPRESS HOUSE

Fully Involved: A History of the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (Dec., $39.99) by Ellie Belew. Personal accounts, legislative and regional histories and illustrations give life to the story of the powerful political entity.

DA CAPO PRESS

Alexander the Conqueror: The Epic Story of The Young Warrior King (Sept., $35) by Laura Foreman is an illustrated biography of the king of Macedonia (336–323B.C.), who, in his 33 years of life, conquered the better part of the known world. 75,000 first printing; precedes the November 5 film release of Oliver Stone’s Alexander the Great starring Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie.

The America 24/7 State Book Series (Sept., $24.95) by Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen. Each of the 50 state books in this series serves as a time capsule of American life and celebrates its residents’ state pride.

The Beatles: 10 Years That Shook the World (Sept., $39.95) by Mojo magazine editors. This compilation of the day-by-day lives of the historic group includes more than 700 illustrations, behind-the-scenes photos, rare memorabilia and album covers.

Sinatra (Sept., $40) by Richard Havers. More than 800 photographs illustrate the life of the iconic singer and showcase his landmark albums and hit singles.

World War II (Sept., $40) by Robin Cross, Charles Messenger and H.P. Willmott examines combatants’ objectives, detailing the conflicts across many theaters, with coverage on resistance movements, wartime cinema, military figures and eyewitness accounts.

Human (Oct., $50) by Robert Winston and Don E. Wilson is a visual guide to all aspects of human life, from evolution and biology to society, culture and the future of our species.

Ship (Oct., $40) by Brian Lavery is an illustrated view of maritime history, published in association with the Smithsonian.

DOUBLEDAY

The Architecture and Design of Man and Woman (Oct., $50) by Alexander Tsiaras. Computer images reveal the wonders of every system in the human body for both the scientific and lay communities. 75,000 first printing. Ad/promo.

Echo of the Spirit (Oct., $29.95) by Chester Higgins Jr. New York Times photographer Higgins chronicles his 40-year quest to record defining people, places and events of his own life. Advertising.

Speak, So You Can Speak Again (Oct., $29.95) by Lucy Anne Hurston and the Estate of Zora Neale Hurston. The niece of novelist and folklorist N.Z. Hurston offers an interactive book and CD that includes personal memorabilia, never-before-published poetry and rare recordings of Hurston lecturing and singing. 40,000 first printing.

DOUGLAS & MCINTYRE

America Discovered: A Historical Atlas of North American Exploration (Nov., $40) by Derek Hayes presents a chronological overview of the discovery and exploration of the U.S., from the Vikings through the last interior explorations of the early 20th century; includes seldom-seen maps.

DOWN EAST BOOKS

The Art of Monhegan Island (Oct., $40) by Carl Little, Arnold Skolnick, picture editor. Color reproductions of the Maine island accompany a discussion about its appeal to artists including Jamie Wyeth, Edward Hopper and Rockwell Kent.

A Century Apart: Maine Then & Now (Oct., $28) by Cindy McIntyre. Antique postcards are compared with contemporary photos of the same locations throughout Maine along with brief histories of each area. Advertising. Author tour.

FEIERABEND VERLAG (dist. by Int’l Book Marketing)

Architecture Today (Sept., $24.95) by Casey Mathewson. This survey of contemporary architecture features trend-setting public buildings, new cultural facilities, high-rises, stadiums, churches and more.

FILIPACCHI PUBLISHING

Super Cars: The Road & Track Guide to Cars of Exceptional Speed, Power and Beauty (Nov., $39.95) by Road & Track editors showcases 12 models, including Porsche 911, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Aston Martin and Bentley. Advertising.

FIREFLY

Weather: A Visual Guide (Sept., $29.95) by Bruce Buckley, Edward J. Hopkins and Richard Whitaker is an illustrated reference to weather and climate including information on phenomena, forecasting and climate zones.

Photographic Atlas of the Body (Oct., $49.95) by Arran Frood. Dramatic photography allows remarkable interior views of the living body’s systems while text explains function and workings.

Earth from Space: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (Nov., $49.95) by Andrew K. Johnson explains satellite imaging and shows 300 views of Earth.

Oceanic Wilderness (Nov., $59.95) by Roger Steene examines the ocean using recent advances to look at its previously hidden depths.

FLAMMARION (dist. by Rizzoli International)

Face to Face: The Art of Portrait Photography (Sept., $65) by Paul Ardenne and Elizabeth Nora. Great photographers and noted celebrities come together in this collection of more than 200 iconic portraits.

Paris: History, Architecture, Art, Lifestyle, Places (Sept., $95), edited by Gilles Plazy, takes readers into jazz clubs, public gardens, onto film sets and through the surrealists’ playground of the 1920s.

Bordeaux Style: History and Interiors of the Great Chateaux (Oct., $60) by Frank Ferrand visits the most prestigious chateaux located in the popular wine-making region.

The Cartier Collection: Collective Work (Oct., $375, slipcased). This tribute to the premier jeweler showcases more than 600 objects and drawings from the company’s archives.

Safari (Oct., $50) by Patrick de Wilde presents a 200-page tour through the greatest safari regions of Africa.

FRESCO FINE ART PUBLICATIONS (dist. by Univ. of New Mexico Press)

Western Traditions: Contemporary Artists of the American West (Sept., $85) by Michael Duty and Suzanne Deats. More than 50 painters and sculptors are represented in this collection of 300 color photos.

GLITTERATI (dist. by PowerHouse)

The Gift (Sept., $20) by Sandra Magsamen is an illustrated tale about an anonymously sent present that begins a chain of giving before it reaches its surprise destination; includes three interactive pop-up pages and gift wrap. Ad/promo.

Exhibitionism (Oct., $40; deluxe edition, $250) by Christopher Makos, foreword by Calvin Klein. Photographer Makos captures sensual portraits of the male form in more than 100 color and b&w photographs that are edited by Klein. $25,000 ad/promo.

Wanderlust: One Hundred Countries (Oct., $50, deluxe edition, $350) by Michael Clinton. Magazine executive Clinton shares photographs taken on his travels through 100 countries. $25,000 ad/promo.

GREYSTONE BOOKS

Prairie: A Natural History (Oct., $40) by Candace Savage celebrates the beauty and diversity of the central grasslands, the largest ecosystem in North America. Author tour.

HARVARD UNIV. PRESS/BELKNAP PRESS

Religions of the Ancient World: A Guide (Sept., $49.95), edited by Sarah Iles Johnston, presents an illustrated guide to the beliefs, cults, gods and rituals of the Mediterranean religions from the third to the fourth century C.E.

Among Orangutans: Red Apes and the Rise of Human Culture (Nov., $29.95) by Carel van Schaik introduces the colorful characters and complex lives of orangutans who inhabit the vanishing forests of Sumatra.

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

The Lord of the Rings, 50th Anniversary Edition (Oct., $100) by J.R.R. Tolkien. This collector’s edition of Tolkien’s classic features two large-format fold-out maps, line drawings and a ribbon place marker. 50,000 first printing.

Walden: 150th Anniversary Illustrated Edition of the American Classic (Aug., $28.12) by Henry David Thoreau, photos by Scot Miller. This volume is priced at half a cent less than Thoreau spent building his cabin at Walden Pond and includes 89 contemporary color and b&w photographs and drawings; a portion of the proceeds benefit the Walden Woods Project.

INTERLINK

Cuba Classics: A Celebration of Vintage American Automobiles (Oct., $29.95) by Christopher P. Baker. This homage to Cuba’s wealth of antique American cars is a paean to those who keep these cacharros running.

JONES BOOKS

Tea with Jane Austen (Oct., $16.95) by Kim Wilson shares the secrets of Austen’s tea rituals with recipes, history, excerpts from Austen’s novels and letters and illustrations from the time.

KNOPF

Oscar Night: 75 Years of Hollywood Parties (Nov., $75) by Vanity Fair editors, edited by Graydon Carter and David Friend, afterword by Dominick Dunne. This collection of more than 500 color and b&w photographs invites readers to attend Hollywood’s most glamorous parties from 1929 to the present. Advertising. Author tour.

KODANSHA AMERICA

Kingyo: The Artistry of the Japanese Goldfish (Oct., $37.50), art design by Kazuya Takaoka , photos by Sachiko Kuro, novella by Kanoko Okamoto, offers a visual tour of goldfish in Japanese art, design, photography and literature.

LITTLE, BROWN

They Made America (Oct., $45.95) by Harold Evans, Gail Buckland and David Lefer is an illustrated history of American innovators; the basis for a November, four-part PBS series. 5-city author tour.

LONELY PLANET

The Travel Book (Oct., $39.99), edited by Roz Hopkins. This A–Z format represents every country in the world with exciting images and inspirational text.