Wristwatches have transcended their original function as mere timekeepers, evolving into symbols of craftsmanship, design, and cultural significance. From the early 20th-century innovations that gave rise to the first wristwatches to the iconic models that have shaped modern watchmaking, these timepieces have become timeless artifacts of human ingenuity.
Time Machines delves into this rich history, presenting a curated selection of 100 iconic watches from 1900 to today. Each watch tells a unique story, capturing pivotal moments in design, technology, and the cultural shifts that influenced—and were influenced by—these masterpieces.
Structured chronologically, the book offers readers a deep dive into the evolution of watch design across the decades, exploring how watches have reflected cultural movements, technological advancements, and personal style. Through engaging stories and stunning visuals, the book highlights the intersection of craftsmanship, art, and the enduring appeal of watches as both tools and cultural icons.
Time Machines is an essential exploration of the global legacy of watchmaking, offering a visual and narrative journey through the innovation, artistry, and cultural resonance of some of the world’s most influential timepieces.
Ricardo Bofill is one of the 20th century’s most unique architects and radical visionaries. His visions for urban and communal life challenged preconceived notions of shared space and proposed alternative styles of living.
This monograph explores his revolutionary approach by profiling his greatest projects like La Fábrica, Walden 7, La Muralla Roja or Abraxas. Spectacular new photography by Salva López, texts by experts like Nacho Alegre and Douglas Murphy as well as by Bofill himself are complemented with sketches and floor plans. Bofill’s fantastic creations satisfy a longing for originality, personality and progressive ideals.
Coffee is the world’s cup. Over 2.25 billion are brewed, sipped, and savored daily. A loyal companion and energetic facilitator of every day, coffee has sprouted an entire cafe culture and a booming industry. While the caffeine fix is hard to ignore, this beloved hot drink holds a rich and diverse history that sinks deeper than the bottom of the cup.
Spill the Beans takes the reader on a journey through Ethiopia, Guatemala, Vietnam, and many other countries in between, exploring the myriad ways in which coffee is produced, traded, and enjoyed. Hipster baristas may be dreaming up the next seasonal latte at this very moment, but the story of how the humble bean became a global icon is ingrained in history. An essential title for armchair travelers, curious foodies, and cafe-hoppers alike, this java journey demonstrates that there’s a vast world of coffee beyond the ubiquitous flat white. This book is an ‘extra hot’ commodity, maybe it is time to sample it?
The Book of Temples offers a visually stunning and spiritually enriching exploration of sacred sites worldwide, appealing to those interested in architecture, spirituality, and travel. Its comprehensive and inclusive approach, featuring diverse and carefully curated temples and places of worship, combines stunning photography and detailed illustrations with informative and thought-provoking essays.
A compilation of 21 thrilling sailing trips around the world, in collaboration with Dayyan Armstrong and Sailing Collective, taking adventurous sailors and armchair travellers on a series of visually rich maritime adventures around some of the most beautiful islands, bays and harbours in the world, from classic Mediterranean trips to lesser sailed waters. The book is the second collaboration with Sailing Collective following 2020's Sailing the Seas.
Get ready for adventure with Riding in the Wild, a comprehensive guide to riding classic motorcycles on and off the roads. Written by motorcycle enthusiast and travel expert Jordan Gibbons, this book takes you on a journey around the globe, showcasing the best motorcycle regions and routes that offer unforgettable experiences. From the rugged terrain of the Australian outback to the winding roads of the Scottish Highlands, Gibbons offers informative advice on what to pack, what to wear, and the best bikes to take on your journey.
Whether you're a seasoned rider or a beginner looking for a new way to explore the world, Riding in the Wild has something for everyone. With stunning photography, maps, illustrations, and inspiring stories, this book is a great companion for anyone with an adventurous spirit.
The clash of rational architecture with the organic lushness of tropical vegetation has created some of the most visionary and futuristic buildings we know.
Based on the concepts of Modernist style and Bauhaus aesthetics, tropical countries like Brazil or Mexico have developed their highly unique visions of an international style and an architecture which is both timeless and desirable, which continues to be highly influential around the globe.
In Concrete Jungle we embark on a journey through the works of architects influenced by the tropical modernist style, from Luis Barragán to Paulo Mendes da Rocha, to Marcio Kogan.
Blurring the lines between the natural and the cultivated, The Avant Gardens observes visionary and unusual gardens in all their varying forms.
Exploring the out of the ordinary, this book showcases a wide range of projects that reflect the shifting mindsets and cultures of their locale, challenging our notion of what a garden can be, and how they can make us feel.
Taking into consideration climate change and biodiversity, The Avant Gardens celebrates the cultivated natural world.
The Mediterranean home has an ongoing influence on residential architecture and interior design: from classical rural styles, to more grounded spaces that interweave form and function.
Blending the inside and the outside, and bringing together traditional features with contemporary elements, Mediterranean houses connect with their environments and the local culture.
The Mediterranean Home looks at architecture, interior design, decoration and furniture, celebrating the unique Mediterranean aesthetic that continues to inspire a sense of home and comfort around the globe
Immersing readers in the world of men’s fashion, The Rebel's Wardrobe explores the surprising origins of our everyday staple items and how they became timeless classics.
From the plain white T-shirt developing into the everyday hero, to the leather jacket cementing its place as a global icon or the chino being originally produced for military purposes, this modern menswear lexicon uses fashion to look at pop culture over the last 100 years, making links between seemingly disparate groups from military to sports.
Join Denimhunters, the internet’s premier denim and heritage menswear experts as they take you through a beautiful archive and contemporary photography, showcasing the history of iconic men’s clothing.
As one of the most recognizable brands in the world, Marvel has spent the last 80-plus years inspiring generations of creatives through its approach to visual storytelling. Marvel’s comic books, in particular, established a distinct graphic language that has found its way into mainstream culture, including 1960s Pop Art, and present-day digital culture, gaming, advertising, and more.
Marvel By Design will celebrate the company’s visual language with an in-depth exploration of the design process behind the brand’s most recognizable graphical elements including logos, covers, lettering, layout, and color palettes. Readers will learn how the renowned Marvel Method established a unique approach to the creative process and how that process can serve as a template for creatives working beyond comics.
Throughout the book, Marvel By Design will connect the dots between comic book culture and its undeniable influence in every creative field including the evolution of graphic design, editorial design, movies, and visual culture at large.
For the first time in decades, our worlds got smaller, but for many, travel limitations have fostered a newfound appreciation for regional vacations. Are you ready and willing to digitally detox? Leave the city behind you, switch off, reconnect with yourself and nature, and fall in love with the world again through the pages of Stay Wild.
Follow us deep into the woods on a journey that showcases new ways to escape into Europe’s vast and eclectic landscape. With an emphasis on environmentally-friendly travel, Stay Wild shines the light on places for curious, conscious travelers to rest and recharge. From towering treehouses, compact cabins, houseboats, yurts, and mobile homes that let you cook your meals al fresco whilst the campfire flickers, this book showcases alternative travel’s astounding diversity and enriching qualities.
As modern life accelerates, the yearning to escape—to travel farther, stay longer, and reconnect with something elemental—has become a powerful force. Remote Places to Stay Vol. 2 presents a new collection of extraordinary retreats in far-flung corners of the globe, where adventure and tranquility coexist.
From secluded cabins high in the mountains to coastal hideaways on windswept shores, these destinations redefine the essence of travel. Accessible only by footpaths, small planes, or winding waterways, each location immerses visitors in its surroundings' raw beauty and quiet majesty. Thoughtfully designed and deeply connected to their landscapes, these escapes invite travelers to see the world with fresh perspective and intention.
This book is an invitation to rediscover the art of stillness—of inhabiting places that leave an indelible mark. It celebrates travel as a more profound, mindful endeavor, where remarkable settings and inspired design combine to inspire, restore, and transform.
German automotive design has been a defining force in shaping the cultural and industrial landscapes of the 20th and 21st centuries. From the post-war innovation that brought us the Volkswagen Beetle to the sophisticated engineering marvels of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, German cars have not only been machines—they’ve been symbols of innovation, precision, and cultural influence.
The Germans – Beautiful Machines explores this legacy in detail, presenting a curated selection of 50 iconic German-built cars from the 1920s to the early 2000s. Each vehicle tells a story of its time, reflecting critical moments in design, culture, and technological advancement.
Few pursuits merge nostalgia and innovation as seamlessly as the restomod movement. In an era of rapid technological advancement, these reimagined icons bridge the past and future, preserving the essence of classic automobiles while enhancing them with modern performance, precision engineering, and drivability.
Drive Different is a visually captivating exploration of the art and craft behind these custom builds. Through a curated selection of groundbreaking restomods, the book celebrates the delicate balance between restoration and reinvention—where heritage is honored and evolution embraced.
For automotive enthusiasts, designers, and those who appreciate the blend of history and cutting-edge technology, Drive Different is the ultimate resource on the culture, craftsmanship, and engineering mastery shaping the future of classic cars.
In an age where cities swell and hum with endless demands, a quiet exodus is unfolding. Fueled by a yearning to escape the pressures of modern life, a new generation trades urban density for open skies, slower rhythms, and homes shaped by something more intentional.
Though rooted in rural settings, these spaces carry the imprint of their inhabitants’ cultivated sensibilities—expressions of a design language shaped by urban influences. Tethered to their historic bones and quirks, they demand a reconsideration of what it means to live and occupy space—revealing themselves far more beguiling than ideal.
This book ventures into the heart of the Cottagecore lifestyle, assembling a portrait of interiors crafted by urban exiles with a knack for making even the most die-hard city dwellers dream of staking their claim to a quiet patch of land.
Courtside Candy explores basketball as a cultural force that transcends the sport itself, deeply influencing art, fashion, street art, urban interventions, urbanism, architecture, and graphic design. This book presents a visually compelling narrative, focusing on basketball’s role as a creative catalyst within specific subcultures. By capturing the intersection of the game with various forms of expression, Courtside Candy reveals how basketball shapes and reflects the unique character of the places where it thrives.
As basketball intertwines with diverse forms of creativity, it drives innovation in spaces where art, architecture, and culture converge. This book documents how the sport fuels connection and transformation, offering readers a focused exploration of basketball’s ability to inspire across disciplines.
Born in cities like New York, Tokyo and Berlin, street fashion has grown from an underground subculture to a global influence. The creative collision of hip-hop, punk, skateboarding, and luxury brands has redefined the fashion landscape.
This updated edition of The Incomplete delves deeper into the evolution of streetwear, featuring iconic brands such as Supreme and COMME des GARÇONS. It explores the creative collaborations between designers like Pharrell Williams, Virgil Abloh, and Tom Sachs. Based in New York, Berlin, and Tokyo, Highsnobiety remains at the forefront of documenting these movements and their ongoing impact.
With fresh photography and expanded narratives, this edition highlights the latest trends and cultural crossovers shaping today's fashion world. Perfect for anyone interested in how street fashion continues to redefine global style.
Israeli and Palestinian cuisine is rich in flavor and filled with enticing intricacies. The region’s position at the crossroads of trade routes has long influenced its ingredients, a trend that continues today. Abraham’s Kitchen takes readers on a culinary journey—from the North, where a temperate climate yields succulent vegetables, to Tel Aviv, where young chefs are reinterpreting culinary traditions, to Jerusalem, a city of pilgrimage with a wealth of staple dishes, and finally to the South, where the nomadic lifestyle inspires unique desert cuisine.
From shakshuka to challah to baklava, these regional recipes offer a deep dive into the origins of iconic and delectable dishes. The recipes in Abraham’s Kitchen are clearly explained, inviting home cooks and food enthusiasts to savor their bold flavors. No matter where your dinner table is, these recipes bring the aromas and tastes of the Mediterranean right to you. Rooted in authenticity and tradition, this book offers not just culinary insights but historical ones as well. A stunning regional portrait and a go-to collection of recipes, Abraham’s Kitchen transcends the conventional cookbook.
Creative Homes offers a captivating look into the residences of a diverse selection of creative professionals based in the Netherlands. Discover the personal and imaginative interiors of an array of talented professionals—location scouts, graphic designers, florists, architects, artists, and lighting designers. Each of the 20 featured homes is a treasure trove of creativity and inspiration, offering a glimpse into the unique lifestyles and aesthetics of these visionaries.
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