Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Book Nook: 2022 Art and Design Books from Monacelli

 

Journey high above the world’s most unforgettable waterscapes with this stunning collection of 150 aerial photographs by acclaimed filmmaker and author David Ondaatje. This breathtaking overview explores picturesque beaches, placid lakes, emerald oceans, and meandering fishing rivers around the world. Annotated with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, these photographs take you on a spectacular trip to some of the most beautiful places, all tied to the compelling and blissful power of water.

The first guidebook to focus on New York’s most famous boulevard, this compact architectural history of Manhattan presents six structured walks that will transport readers from Greenwich Village to Harlem. Written as both a fireside and curbside read, this new book is essential for the curious architecture lover touring the New York streets, as well as anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the historic, social, and economic forces that shaped Fifth Avenue’s growth and character.

The first book to present conversations with some of the most important and revered living Japanese ceramic artists of the last century, Listening to Clay features artists that embody the diverse experiences of several generations who have been active and successful from the late 1940s to the present day. Now, sharing their stories for the first time, they not only describe their distinctive processes, inspirations, and relationships with clay, but together trace a seismic cultural shift through this centuries-old field.

A master class in a book, this new addition to the Monacelli Studio list offers a comprehensive, contemporary, and accessible foundation of color theory and advanced techniques oil painters at every skill level need in their toolbox. Through clear instruction and stunning illustrations, best-selling author Todd Casey provides step-by-step demonstrations and challenging exercises that readers will learn to apply to their own painting, empowering them to paint with confidence.

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