ABBEVILLE PRESS
Italian Frescoes: The Age of Giotto, 1280—1400 Volume 4 (Sept., $135) by Joachim Poeschke, photos by Antonio Quattone and Ghigo Roli, surveys the surviving Italian frescoes produced from the end of the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and Mannerism.
Joel Perlman: A Sculptor's Journey (Nov., $75) by Phillip F. Palmedo examines the work of the metal sculptor in the context of his life story.
ABRAMS
Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Letters (Oct., $19.95) by Ari Berk, illus. by Brian Froud, is a facsimile reproduction of Lady Cottington's original scrapbook, which includes correspondence with such luminaries as Queen Victoria, Annie Oakley and Igor Stravinsky.
Close Reading: Chuck Close and the Artist Portrait (Nov., $45) by Martin Friedman focuses on Close's self-portraits and those he has made of fellow artists.
AMADEUS PRESS
The Steinway Collection: Paintings of Great Composers with Accompanying Essays (Nov., $22) by James Gibbons Huneker. Color renderings and prose portraits celebrate such luminaries as Chopin, Mozart, Verdi et al. in this first trade edition of a 1919 Steinway & Sons publication.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Paint A'licious (Oct., $19.95) by Joanna Gair redecorates her human subjects with trompe l'oeil painting that places them in the background—giving new meaning to the term "wall flower." 75,000 first printing.
ANTIQUE COLLECTORS CLUB
Fairies in Victorian Art (Nov., $49.50) by Christopher Wood examines the popularity of fairies as depicted in art, literature and the theater.
BIRKHUSER
Energy Efficient Architecture: Basics for Planning and Construction (Dec., $105) by Roberto Gonzalo and Karl J. Habermann uses recent examples to explain the design and construction of sustainable architecture.
In Detail: Single Family Houses (Dec., $89.95), edited by Christian Schittich, presents information about new projects and technical demands that reflect changing family structures.
GEORGE BRAZILLER
Henri Matisse—Drawings 1936: Facsimile Edition (Oct., $49.95) contains 39 full-page reproductions and a poem by Tristan Tzara.
The Imagery of Chess Revisited (Oct., $49.95), edited by Larry List, revisits the eponymous New York City 1944—45 exhibition.
BRECKLING PRESS (dist. by IPG)
Nancy Crow (Nov., $55) by Nancy Crow explores the major influences on her art. 25,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo.
BULFINCH
Christmas in New York (Oct., $35) by Chuck Fischer showcases, in pop-up illustrations, the city's landmarks dressed up for the holidays.
JONATHAN CAPE (dist. by Trafalgar Square)
The Triumph of Painting (Sept., $65) This monograph on contemporary European painting is a companion to an exhibition at London's Saatchi Gallery.
CHAUCER PRESS (dist. by IPM)
Martin Leman's Lovely Ladies (Dec., $35) by Robin Dutt. Reproductions of Leman's work are accompanied by commentary from art critic Dutt.
Marilyn in Art (Jan., $55), compiled by Roger Taylor, celebrates the glamorous Norma Jean Baker's (aka Marilyn Monroe) influence on numerous artists in diverse media.
COLLINS DESIGN
The Alchemy of Mirrormask (Oct., $34.95) by Dave McKean and Neil Gaiman looks at the making of the film; includes paintings, 3-D models and more.
The Collins Big Book of Art: From Cave Art to Pop Art (Nov., $TBA) by Dave Wilkins displays more than 1,200 works of art.
DOWN EAST BOOKS
My Maine: The Coastal Watercolors of Normand Chartier (Oct., $30) by Normand Chartier collects the artist's images of the Pine Tree State.
EDITIONS FLAMMARION
American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow (Sept., $75) by David A. Hanks and Anne H. Hoy celebrates the streamlined style of many of America's top architects.
FIREFLY BOOKS
The Elements of Style: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Detail (Sept., $75), edited by Stephen Calloway, surveys the many disparate styles that affected American and British architecture.
GETTY PUBLICATIONS
Luxury Arts of the Renaissance (Oct., $100) by Marina Belozerskaya celebrates the period's finely wrought luxurious artifacts.
GIBBS SMITH
Historic Arts & Crafts Homes of Great Britain (Sept., $39.95) by Brian D. Coleman explores the origins of Britain's Arts & Crafts movement through 10 historic homes.
GINGKO PRESS
Alphabet in Color (Nov., $19.95) by Vladimir Nabokov and Jean Holabird presents Holabird's interpretation of Nabokov's alphabets.
GLOBAL RENAISSANCE SOCIETY (dist. by IPG)
Goodbye Gutenberg: How a Bronx Teacher Defied 500 Years of Traditions and Launched an Astonishing Renaissance (Sept., $47.95) by Valerie Kirschenbaum compares ancient methods of book design with modern techniques.
HUDSON HILLS PRESS
Manuel Neri: Artist Books/The Collaborative Process (Sept., $60) by Bruce Nixon and Robert Flynn Johnson highlights Neri's recent collaborative work, including seven artist books that combine his own drawings with Pablo Neruda's poetry.
Rembrandt and His Time: Masterworks from the Albertina (Oct., $60) by Marian Bisanz-Prakken explores the rich artistic culture of the Northern Netherlands in the 17th century.
IMAGES PUBLISHING (dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
50 Great Kitchens by Architects and 50 Great Bathrooms by Architects (Sept., $24.95 each) feature recent projects that explore the role of the architect through color photos and quotes from the architects' clients.
KODANSHA INTL
Inspired Shapes: Contemporary Designs for Japan's Ancient Crafts (Nov., $37.50) by Ori Koyama, photos by Mizuho Kuwata, showcases the work of today's innovative Japanese craftspeople.
MFA PUBLICATIONS (dist. by D.A.P.)
Things I Love: The Many Collections of William I. Koch (Sept., $50) by George T.M. Shackelford et al. presents objects ranging from impressionist paintings to wine owned by Thomas Jefferson to the gun that shot Jesse James.
MIT PRESS
Japan-ness in Architecture (Dec., $29.95) by Arata Isozaki, trans. by Sabu Kohso, edited by David B. Stewart. One of Japan's leading architects examines notions of Japan-ness as exemplified by key events in Japanese architectural history.
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (dist. by D.A.P.)
Elizabeth Murray (Oct., $55) by Robert Storr investigates how Murray's work has influenced and altered the structure of modernist painting.
NEW YORK REVIEW BOOKS
Dime-Store Alchemy: The Art of Joseph Cornell (Nov., $17.95) by Charles Simic reflects on the life and work of American surrealist Cornell.
W.W. NORTON
Churches for the Southwest: The Ecclesiastical Architecture of John Gaw Meem (Oct., $50) by Stanford Lehmberg surveys the various styles used by Meem in his church designs. A Norton Book for Architects and Designers.
PENN STATE UNIV. PRESS
Edvard Munch's Mermaid (Oct., $21.95) by John Zarobell et al. discusses the painting, now on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, its history and significance.
Part Object Part Sculpture (Nov., $34.95) by Helen Molesworth examines the history of postwar sculpture.
PHAIDON PRESS
Vitamin D (Oct., $69.95) by Emma Dexter. A global survey of contemporary drawings featuring the work of more than 100 international artists.
Ukiyo-e (Oct., $95) by Gian Carlo Calza takes a look at the popular Japanese art of the "floating world."
PORTLAND PRESS
Chihuly at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Sept., $35) by Dale Chihuly compiles 80 images illustrating the evolution in the glass artist's work.
PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
Manhattan Skyscrapers (Sept., $45) by Eric P. Nash, photos by Norman McGrath, examines some of Manhattans most famous structures, including 10 new buildings.
More Than Words: The Art of the Illustrated Letter (Oct., $24.95) by Liza Irwin offers a compilation written and illustrated by some of Americas top artists.
RANDOM HOUSE
The Lost Painting (Nov., $24.95) by Jonathan Harr. The author of A Civil Action chronicles a painstaking quest to rediscover a lost masterpiece by Caravaggio. 14-city author tour. Ad/promo.
RIO NUEVO PUBLISHERS (P.O. Box 5250, Tucson, Ariz. 85703)
Frank Lloyd Wright in Arizona (Jan., $16.95) by Lawrence W. Cheek paints a vivid portrait of Wright's 31 years in Arizona.
RIZZOLI
Frank Lloyd Wright: The Houses (Oct., $75) by Alan Hess, photos by Alan Weintraub, explores the architect's 289 residences.
Clive Barker: Visions of Heaven and Hell (Oct., $50) by Clive Barker collects this author's striking paintings and drawings.
Andrew Wyeth: Memory and Magic (Nov., $49.95) presents an overview of the artist's work.
ROCKPORT PUBLISHERS
Letterhead and Logo Design 9 (Sept., $45) by Mine Design features an international collection of material embracing a broad range of design. Ad/promo.Fantastic Folders and Exceptional Envelopes (Sept., $30) by Patricia Belyea and Jenny Sullivan details the creation of attractive and functional pieces. Ad/ promo.
ROTOVISION
Color Management (Sept., $40) by John Drew and Sarah Meyer provides a one-stop resource for designers in all fields of visual communication. Ad/promo.What Is Graphic Design For? (Feb., $35) by the editors of RotoVision examines the definition of successful design and how graphic design communicates a message to its audience. Ad/promo.
SCALA (dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
Louis C. Tiffany: Artist for the Ages (Sept., $49.95) by Marilynn A. Johnson et al. collects photographs of many Tiffany pieces that illustrate the artist's wide-ranging interests.
SCRIPTUM EDITIONS (dist. by Trafalgar square)
The Russian House: Architecture and Interiors (Oct., $55) by Elia Krasner, photos by Andreas von Einsiedel, offers inspiration for decorators, architects and travelers.
SKIRA
Revolutionary Tides: The Art of the Political Poster (Oct., $39.95) by Jeffrey T. Shnapp concentrates on the turbulent years of the first half of the 20th century.
Jean-Michel Basquiat (Sept., $65), edited by Rudy Chiappini, studies the life and work of the cult artist.
Buckminster Fuller (Oct., $75) by Michael John Gorman makes use of previously unpublished material to provide a complete overview of Fuller's design and architectural production.
SPOTLIGHT PRESS
On This Island: An Artistic View of Martha's Vineyard (Sept., $29.95) by Billy Morrow Jackson and Siti Mariah Jackson presents a collection of paintings along with a historical and geographical study.
STYLUS PUBLISHING
The Hotel Encyclopedia of Japanese Woodblock Prints (Dec., $249), edited by Amy Reigle Newland, studies all aspects of Japanese prints, from the Edo (1600—1868) to the Taisho (1912—1926) periods.
THAMES HUDSON
The Impressionists at Home (Sept., $35) by Pamela Todd uses the artists' daily activities to reveal the extraordinary characters behind the paintings.
The Rose Window (Oct., $85) by Painton Cowen provides insights into the history and organization of the rose window and its position in Gothic architecture.
TIMBER PRESS
Classic Houses of Seattle: High Style to Vernacular, 1870—1950 (Sept., $39.95) by Caroline T. Swope offers an overview of the city's residential architecture.
TUTTLE PUBLISHING
Japan Houses (Nov., $50) by Marcia Iwatate showcases the work of leading architects and their innovative uses of materials and spatial concepts.
UNIVERSE PUBLISHING
Building New York: The Rise and Rise of the Greatest City on Earth (Oct., $49.95) by Bruce Marshall traces the history of Gotham through the creation of the city's famous sites.
UNIV. OF NEVADA PRESS
In the Desert of Desire: Las Vegas and the Culture of Spectacle (Sept., $24.95) by William L. Fox discusses how the creation of spectacle blurs the line between art and business.
UNIV. OF VIRGINIA PRESS
Lincoln Perry's Charlottesville (Nov., $39.95) by Lincoln Perry, with an essay and introduction by Ann Beattie, showcases Perry's images of the Virginia city.
VENDOME PRESS
The Lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany (Oct., $75) by Martin Eidelberg et al. looks at this noted craftsman's lighting fixtures in text and photos.
VERBA VOLANT (dist. by Antique Collectors' Club.)
Antiques in Italian Interiors (Oct., $85) by Robert Valeriani, photos by Mario Ciampi, showcases antiques in residences ranging from palatial villas to modest homes.
WYNICK CO.
An Artist's Way of Seeing (Sept., $21.95) by Mary Whyte uses her illustrations to show readers how to appreciate the artist's experience.
YALE UNIV. PRESS
Masters of20th-Century Comics (Nov., $45), edited by John Carlin, Paul Karasik and Brian Walker, focuses on 15 pioneering cartoonists from Winsor McCay to Chris Ware.
