New Release: Heart Art by Susan Klein and Cynthia Schaffner, Artist Beatriz Milhazes
NEW | In the misty highlands of the Andes, Sandra Velasco Jordan first encountered the gentle creatures that would one day become her life’s passion and purpose.
From these childhood moments among Peru’s verdant mountains to establishing her acclaimed textile business in California, Jordan’s journey with alpacas weaves a story as rich and textured as the fabrics she creates. Loving Alpaca, with a preface by the acclaimed interior designer Holly Hunt, chronicles a life lived between worlds— from Peru to Chile, India to the Philippines—as Jordan draws upon her multicultural experiences to build a business that honors tradition while embracing innovation. With unwavering dedication, she works alongside Peruvian herdsmen and women weavers, preserving ancient crafts while introducing their exceptional artistry to global markets. More than a memoir, this impressionistic portrait reveals how alpaca fiber became the thread connecting Jordan’s past to her present, her heritage to her home. Through her story, we discover the profound relationship between craft and identity, sustainability and beauty, nature and creative expression. Journey with Jordan as she transforms her love for these remarkable animals into a mission that celebrates cultural heritage, champions ethical practices, and creates spaces of harmony and beauty wherever her path leads.
By Sandra Velasco Jordan
10” X 12.75”, 254mm X 320mm
HARDCOVER
248 PAGES
OVER 200 IMAGES
ISBN: 978-1-938461-67-5
NEW | Ten years have passed since Benoit Cohen’s father’s death. Wonderful is a touching and insightful exploration of some of the hardest questions about life, mortality, family, and responsibility.
Cohen knew he would have to tell his family’s story, which took place in Paris, in conjunction with his mother and two brothers. After a devastating cancer diagnosis, his father was terrified of death. His family sought to prevent him from undue suffering or having their actions arouse suspicion. His father’s lucid, tenacious, yet fundamentally irrational self-denial in the face of a terminal diagnosis, reveals a revelatory chapter in one family’s experience with grief, loss, death and dying. With respect and love, Benoit and his family are determined to find a way to help his father depart with dignity and ease. But they come up against the frustrations of a health care system in which palliative care can be difficult to access or is reserved for only a “fortunate” few. Personal choices regarding “right-to-die” issues are legally sanctioned in many countries, whereas in others they are met with the specter of criminality. As they discover, there are few legal options (if any) to explore the path to peaceful exit and relief.
By Benoit Cohen
6” X 9”, 152mm X 259mm
HARDCOVER
128 PAGES
ISBN: 978-1-938461-70-5
NEW | In the town once known as Ten Swamps, twelve-year-old Ellie walks a precarious line between her warring parents, each armed with their own version of the truth.
Her father’s house is a minefield, with each step potentially dangerous. Her mother’s home stands empty of the brother who vanished without explanation. And the ancient woods that surround them all hold mysteries that have been lurking beneath the surface for generations. When Ellie forms an unexpected friendship with Larry, a peculiar classmate who seems to understand her in ways no one else can, they create a sanctuary in the threatened woods behind her house. But as strange signals call from the trees and unexplained red dots flicker across her television screen, Ellie begins to wonder if the forest is trying to tell her something, something about the town’s forgotten history, or perhaps about Edward, the brother who either escaped or was taken. Nancy Doyne’s Ten Swamps masterfully captures the raw confusion of adolescence, the ache of fractured families, and the magic of discovering a friend who sees the world the way you do. With unforgettable characters and a setting rich in atmosphere, this novel is a poignant exploration of memory, myth, and the choices that define us.
By Nancy Doyne
6” X 9”, 152mm X 259mm
HARDCOVER
200 PAGES
ISBN: 978-1-938461-72-9
NEW | Kendall Wilkinson is a joyful creator, taking her clients’ dreams and transforming them into beautiful homes.
As one of the most sought-after designers on the West Coast, her interiors are luxuriously playful yet always deeply personal. Her new book Beauty All Around invites the reader into Wilkinson’s world, where she is the master of dualities: traditional and contemporary, textured and smooth, shape and color, all combining into a singular body of work. This book reflects Wilkinson’s uniquely collaborative approach, where the character of the house reflects its occupants’ own passions and interests. With rich illustrations of some of the most impressive penthouses and family compounds, Beauty All Around exhibits the pinnacle of luxury and holistic, subtle refinement.
By Kendall Wilkinson
10” X 12.75”, 254mm X 320mm
HARDCOVER
248 PAGES
OVER 200 IMAGES
ISBN: 978-1-938461-68-2
NEW | Golden Glass: Verre Eglomisé brings the reader into the glittering world of Miriam Ellner, the foremost practitioner of verre églomisé, the ancient process of gilding precious metals on the reverse side of glass, etching in a design, and setting it off with color.
While it was first developed in 200 BC, Ellner is one its acknowledged modern masters. These seductive materials coalesce to enliven the surface of glass with luminous reflections creating moving glass paintings. She is one of few experts in this rare art form, making it fresh and relevant in the 21st century. Her work enhances private collections and design projects around the world. Beginning her career as a dancer, Ellner brings energy, dynamism, and sense of motion to her art. This book offers stunning views into both Ellner’s process, her personal work, and the way she has worked on commissions with many leading interior designers and architects to create pieces that transform their rooms and bridge the worlds of art, craft, and design. Golden Glass: Verre Eglomisé contains reflections from her collaborators, coupled with hundreds of incredible photographs, as well as Ellner’s own insights into her decades-long practice, journeying into the ethereal world of illumination, reflection, and color.
By Miriam Ellner
10” X 12”, 254mm X 305mm
HARDCOVER
272 PAGES
OVER 200 IMAGES
ISBN: 978-1-938461-62-0
NEW | The heart is one of art history’s most enduring images. For us, the heart is a ubiquitous symbol of devotion, emotion, and romance.
In Heart Art, authors Susan Klein and Cynthia Schaffner give readers a fascinating and often surprising iconographic tour of the heart in modern and contemporary art. With beautiful illustrations throughout, they show how artists use the heart to express their feelings toward the power of love, religious passion, cherished friendship, creativity, and the divine, among many other subjects. From Henri Matisse’s “drawings with scissors” and Alexander Calder’s standing mobiles, to Jim Dine’s straw sculptures and Jeff Koons’ hanging hearts, Heart Art makes for a special addition to anyone’s art history library, or the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
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By Susan Klein and Cynthia Schaffner
10” X 11”, 254mm X 308mm
HARDCOVER
136 PAGES
OVER 80 IMAGES
ISBN: 978-1-938461-75-0
NEW | Jeffrey Banks has blazed a remarkable path through the fashion industry. Born in Washington, DC, Banks discovered his passion for clothes at a young age.
When he was just 17 years old, he landed an internship at Ralph Lauren, where his precocious talent and eye for classical American design began to blossom. Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider chronicles the designer and historian’s meteoric rise, graduating from New York’s Parsons School of Design to quickly launching his eponymous menswear line in 1977. He recounts the creative and business challenges of establishing his brand, known for blending traditional American sportswear with luxurious sophistication.
Banks shares intimate stories about designing for celebrities and his close friendships with Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, who became his mentors. His designs were photographed by Bruce Weber and Richard Avedon, among others. Stories about Audrey Hepburn, BobbyShort, and Barbra Streisand are also highlighted. But Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider is far more than a catalog of names; Banks relates hilarious and touching tales with unmatched verve. The book also explores Banks’ advocacy for diversity in fashion and his tireless support for young designers. Through personal anecdotes and industry insights, the two-time Coty Award and CFDA Award winner reflects on fashion’s evolution from the 1970s through today.
By Jeffrey Banks
8” X 10.375”, 200mm X 265mm
HARDCOVER
320 PAGES
OVER 250 IMAGES
ISBN: 978-1-938461-71-2