Best Taschen products in the Non-fiction category
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1. Eames
Furniture design, photography, architecture, textile design, industrial design and film: this book explores all aspects of the work of Charles and Ray Eames, two of the most influential minds in the history of design. "In the end, there are connections between everything - people, ideas, objects, etc. ... the quality of the connections is the key to quality itself." - Charles Eames.
2. Homes For Our Time. Contemporary Houses around the World. 40th Anniversary Edition
How does architecture react to the changed social conditions in the 21st century, to the dynamisation and flexibilisation of forms of living and life, to ecological and economic challenges and the previously unknown functional interpenetration of professional, social and personal life? Answer with their...
Non-fiction
CHF32.70
Homes For Our Time. Contemporary Houses around the World. 40th Anniversary Edition
German, English, French, Philip Jodidio, 2020
3. The Nasa Archives: 60 Years in Space
When NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, began operations in 1958, it was also an act of mental hygiene for a shocked and hysterical American nation, over which Russian sputniks had been flying overhead for a year. A few years later, the little group of rocketmen, technicians and test pilots, who received early support from PR professionals, had blossomed into a leading technology company and a myth factory. Astronauts became the new national heroes, and programmes such as Mercury, Gemini and finally Apollo captivated millions, distracted them from the nuclear arms race and armed conflicts such as in Vietnam and turned Cape Canaveral into a national pilgrimage site.
The moon landing, the famous image of the "Blue Marble", which raised awareness of "Spaceship Earth", the shuttle flights and countless probe missions through the solar system and beyond its borders with Voyager, but also disasters such as the loss of the Challenger and Columbia teams wrote technology, science and media history. Who doesn't remember the images of Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon, of space shuttles taking off and landing, of the construction of the ISS space station, of astronauts on space missions, of the fascinating views of the universe provided by the Hubble Space Telescope, or of the Mars panoramas of the rover vehicles? Today, millions of people around the world follow NASA's work via social media; the first high-resolution photo of Pluto alone brought NASA more than 320,000 interactions and over 152,000 new followers on its Facebook profile within one day.
Based on our XL edition, produced in collaboration with NASA, this compact volume uses hundreds of historic photographs and rare concept images - resampled and reworked using the latest techniques - to trace the history of the National Space Station.
Non-fiction
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CHF28.90 was CHF36.90
The Nasa Archives: 60 Years in Space
English, Piers Bizony, 2022
4. HR Giger. 40th ed
"At its core, Giger's art digs into the psyche and touches our deep-seated primeval instincts and fears. His art forms a category unto itself. The proof is in the intensity of his work and imagination, which I can only compare to Hieronymus Bosch and Francis Bacon in its ability to provoke and disturb." - Ridley Scott
Swiss artist HR Giger (1940-2014) became most famous for his Oscar-winning design of the monster for Ridley Scott's science fiction horror film Alien (1979). In retrospect, this was only the most prominent creature in Giger's extensive arsenal of biomechanical creatures. These included fused hermaphrodites of man and machine, sensuous bodies enclosed in womb-like contraptions, and painted demons, inspired by fantastic literature and Giger's nightmares.
These images gave expression to the collective fears of his era: fear of nuclear war, overpopulation and resource scarcity, and a future in which the survival of our bodies depends on machines. Its visionary power plays with the demons of the past while creating myths for the future.
Based on the comprehensive monograph begun shortly before the artist's unexpected death, this more affordable edition pays homage to Giger's unique vision. It tells the full story of his life and art, showcasing his sculptures, iconic film work and record covers, and the legacy he left behind in his own artist's museum in the Swiss Alps. In a profound essay, Giger expert Andreas J. Hirsch takes an in-depth look at the themes of Gigers work and his world. In addition, the book contains numerous documents from Giger's archive, quotes from contemporaries and critical reflections, as well as a detailed biography based on the records de.
5. Sebastião Salgado. Genesis
Salgados Opus Magnum
To the edges of our world a monumental work of art about the last paradises on earth
Unlike the Collector's Edition, which appears as a large-format portfolio without a strict thematic structure, the Trade Edition shows a different selection of images, geographically arranged in five chapters: In the south of the planet, shelters, Africa, Northern Wideness, Amazonia and Panatal. Although both books were compiled from the same group of works, they differ radically in their approach. But of course both publications are fascinating documents of a photographic adventure that has never been seen before in these dimensions: Salgado's Genesis Project.
The exhibition Genesis will be shown at the following locations: Natural History Museum, London, UK, 11 April to 8 September 2013 Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, May to August 2013 Ara Pacis Museum, Rome, Italy, 9 May to 3 September 2013 Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada, 1. May to August 25, 2013 Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Paris, France, September 25, 2013 to January 5, 2014 SESC Belenzinho, São Paulo, Brazil, September to November 2013 Musée de l Elysée, Lausanne, Switzerland, 20. September 2013 to 12 January 2014 The International Center of Photography, New York City, USA, 16 May to 7 September 2014 Gasômetro, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 22 April to 29 June 2014 National Museum of Singapore, April to July 2014 Fotografiska, Stockholm, Sweden, May to September 2014 Foton, Montréal, Canada, June to September 2015
6. 100 Interiors Around the World
The ultimate inspiration in interior design. This catalogue spans six continents and presents the most beautiful domestic four walls between Biarritz and Brazil.
7. Case Study Houses
With 36 prototype designs, the Case Study House programme created paradigms of modern living whose influences extended far beyond the Los Angeles area. This essential introduction includes 150 photographs and floor plans to explore each of these model homes and their architects - including Richard Neutra, Charles and Ray Eames, and Eero...
8. NYT. 36 Hours. Europe, 3rd edition
With ancient marvels, major cosmopolitan cities and tiny hamlets of infectious charm, Europe has a lot to offer the traveller. And with more than 50 countries, the world's second-smallest continent compensates for its small size with cultural diversity and abundant charm, whether in masterpieces of art, magnificent buildings, or equally magnificent nature.
With 130 itineraries from experts in The New York Times's popular 36 Hours column, this updated and revised third edition of the bestselling 36 Hours Europe takes readers to the continent's best-known treasures and best-kept secrets. From wine tasting in Burgundy to flamenco in Seville, from historic Cyprus to laid-back Copenhagen, you'll find the ancient and the cutting-edge, the world-famous and the unexpected-all distilled into 36 Hours itineraries that will allow you to turn every one of your weekends into a new European adventure. well-thought-out itineraries for more than 4,500 hours that will help you make the most of your stay
practical recommendations for nearly 500 restaurants and over 400 hotels
comprehensive revisions to all 130 travel descriptions
new destinations, including Belgrade, the Amalfi Coast, Galway, and more
colour indexes for each region
nearly 750 photos
detailed city maps showing every stop on your trip
From Abu Dhabi to Zurich, rely on TASCHEN's New York Times 36 Hours! series to plan your next travel adventure.
9. NYT Explorer. 100 trips around the world
Whether it's a culinary adventure in vibrant Mexico City, a meditative train ride through Siberia, or a solo trip to Paris, no matter what's at the top of your wish list, this collection presents 100 dream destinations from the travel pages of The New York Times-four volumes of adventure in one.Explorer takes you beyond the obvious to not-so-familiar, exotic locales, but also provides new perspectives on familiar vacation destinations. For example, renowned Times authors give first-person accounts of their very personal impressions: Join Andrew McCarthy on Bermuda past pink sand beaches and bougainvillea, follow Francine Prose in the footsteps of Virginia Woolf through the English countryside, or dare to steer a boat through the Venice lagoon with Tony Perrottet.Explorer. 100 Journeys Around the World-edited by Barbara Ireland, whose 36 Hours travel series is a TASCHEN bestseller-contains personal recommendations along with plenty of practical tips to help you plan your trip, plus a wealth of postcard-perfect color photos that perfectly capture the special flair of each location. Rounding out this edition are color-coded tabs and a ribbon bookmark to mark your favorite stops in each region. Even in times when physical travel is difficult, this book invites you to browse, dream, and marvel at the beauty and wonder of our world.
10. TATTOO. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher's Private Collection. 40th Ed
Over the past forty years, legendary tattoo artist and historian Henk Schiffmacher has poured his heart and soul into this collection, gathering original drawings (known in the industry as flash), lithographs, etchings, tattoo instruments, paintings, posters, shop signs and other artefacts from around the world.instruments, paintings, photographs, posters, shop signs, designs and other artefacts from around the world - including extremely rare vintage flash sheets by major masters of early Western tattooing.In five chapters, this volume documents Schiffmacher's life's work and the worldwide spread and diversity of this particular art form - including tattoos of the Māori and South Pacific islanders, the ancient traditions of Asia and the origins of the old Western school in Europe and the United States. At once a history book, an art book and a fascinating memoir, the book moves through over 200 years of tattoo history from the 1730s to the 1970s, revealing intimate glimpses into the lives of tattoo artists, their personal struggles and triumphs, their professional risks and the creative courage that shaped their history.The volume is rounded off by a dozen of Schiffmacher's original illustrations in his inimitable style and a personal introduction. In these private reflections, he describes his career as an artist and collector as well as his own fascinating view of the path of this art from the underground to the mainstream. At the same time, one learns the adventurous stories surrounding the creation of his collection - one of the largest tattoo collections in the world - from the perspective of a connoisseur and self-taught artist who loves and reveres this art and its innovators like no other.About the seriesTASCHEN is 40! Since we began our work as cultural treasure hunters in 1980, TASCHEN has stood for affordable, high-quality and sometimes foolhardy publications. Whether it's art or body culture, we make it possible for bookworms.
Non-fiction
CHF24.70
TATTOO. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher's Private Collection. 40th Ed
English, French, German, Henk shipmaker, 2023