An awe-inspiring collection of contemporary homes designed to foster a connection with the essential elements of landscape

Living in Nature showcases a selection of architect-designed houses that have something fundamental in common: a special relationship with the natural world. Each of the book's 50 homes is carefully chosen for its stunning location, whether cocooned within the earth itself or soaring high amongst treetops, surrounded by cooling waters, or resisting the desert heat. With a wealth of photographs showcasing each house inside and out, Living in Nature offers inspiration — and tranquility.

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The definitive collection of this year's most inspiring — and acclaimed — new buildings and spaces around the world

The Architizer A+Awards honor the year's most extraordinary architecture and building products from across the globe. The winners, a diverse group of established and emerging architects and designers, are carefully chosen by more than 400 international luminaries from fields such as fashion, publishing, product design, real estate development, and technology — and are also voted on by the public. Each year, the awards are celebrated in a fully-illustrated compendium and on Architizer.com, the largest online architecture community on the planet.

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Get to know 100 of the most exciting rising-star chefs from around the world — as selected by 20 culinary masters

The international dining scene is a vast, ever-shifting landscape, and Today's Special is perfectly positioned to help readers navigate it. Twenty of the globe's leading chef-curators — 10 men and 10 women — have each selected five emerging chefs from around the world, showcasing a variety of styles of food, restaurants, and personalities. Each of the 100 selected chefs is profiled, with recipes, photographs, and menus, plus original commissioned essays that shed light on what makes a standout star in today's culinary realm.

• Format: Hardback
• Size: 290 x 214 mm (11 3/8 x 8 3/8 in)
• Pages: 440 pp
• Illustrations: 500 illustrations
• ISBN: 9781838661359

A treasure trove of essays, recipes, and images exploring the people and food of Marfa and its premier restaurant, The Capri

Cooking in Marfa introduces an unusual small town in the West Texas desert and, within it, a fine-dining oasis in a most unlikely place. The Capri excels at serving the spectrum of guests that Marfa draws, from locals and ranchers to artists, museum-board members, and discerning tourists. Featuring more than 80 recipes inspired by local products, this is the story of this unique community told through the lens of food, sharing the cuisine and characters that make The Capri a destination unto itself.

• Format: Hardback
• Size: 270 x 205 mm (10 5/8 x 8 1/8 in)
• Pages: 256 pp
• Illustrations: 125 illustrations

Stephen Shore: American Surfaces

Revised & Expanded Edition

An updated edition of Shore's groundbreaking book, now with previously unpublished photographs and a new introduction

Stephen Shore's images from his travels across America in 1972-73 are considered the benchmark for documenting the extraordinary in the ordinary and continue to influence photographers today. The original edition of American Surfaces, published by Phaidon in 2005, brought together 320 photographs sequenced in the order in which they were originally documented. Now, in the age of Instagram and nearly 50 years after Shore embarked on his cross-country journey, this revised and expanded edition will bring this seminal work back into focus.

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Format: Hardback
Size: 9 5/8 x 8 1/4 mm (245 x 210 in)
Pages: 256 pp
Illustrations: 350 illustrations

Where to Eat Pizza

Over 1,000 food experts and aficionados from around the world reveal their insider tips on finding a perfect slice of pizza

From the publishers of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat comes the next food-guide sensation on the most popular dish - pizza!

The world over, people want the inside scoop on where to get that ultimate slice of pizza. With quotes from chefs, critics, and industry experts, readers will learn about secret ingredients, special sauces, and the quest for the perfect crust. The guide includes detailed city maps, reviews, key information and honest comments from the people you’d expect to know.

Featuring more than 1,700 world-wide pizzerias, parlours, and pizza joints listed. All you need to know - where to go, when to go, and what to order.

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Format: Hardback
Size: 203 x 137 mm (8 x 5 3/8 in)
Pages: 576 pp
Illustrations: 0 illustrations
ISBN: 9780714871165

Living on Vacation

Contemporary Houses for Tranquil Living

Escape and unwind with this breathtaking collection of contemporary homes - each designed with relaxation in mind

Packed with the spirit of sanctuary, Living on Vacation is an inspiring showcase of spaces used exclusively for retreat and rejuvenation; from sun-drenched private islands and peaceful lakeside cottages to intimate mountain hideaways and secluded desert villas. This volume goes further than any other in search of the world's most desirable havens, featuring fabulous, architect-designed homes from across the globe, each illustrated inside and out with carefully curated photography emphasizing each home's stunning location.

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Format: Hardback
Size: 290 x 250 mm (11 3/8 x 9 7/8 in)
Pages: 280 pp
Illustrations: 250 illustrations
ISBN: 9781838660406

Video/Art: The First Fifty Years

 The curator who founded MoMA's video program recounts the artists and events that defined the medium's first 50 years

Since the introduction of portable consumer electronics nearly a half century ago, artists throughout the world have adapted their latest technologies to art-making. In this book, curator Barbara London traces the history of video art as it transformed into the broader field of media art - from analog to digital, small TV monitors to wall-scale projections, and clunky hardware to user-friendly software. In doing so, she reveals how video evolved from fringe status to be seen as one of the foremost art forms of today.

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Format: Hardback
Size: 203 x 137 mm (8 x 5 3/8 in)
Pages: 280 pp
Illustrations: 75 illustrations

An informative and practical guide to cooking healthy, nutritious meals for dogs

To dog owners, their pets are regarded as cherished members of the family, and they care about their health and well-being as they would that of a human. And, as with humans, animal illness is often traced to a poor diet, commonly caused by processed food made with preservatives.

With 50 easy-to-follow recipes for nutritious and quick-to-prepare meals adjustable for dogs of different weights, sizes, breeds, and activity levels, this book takes the mystery out of what you should feed your dog with simple recipes that follow healthy guidelines.

This book includes easy guides for portion sizes for all breeds, perfect for multi-dog households; information on vitamin supplements that will keep dogs healthy and happy; and a varied selection of recipes to batch-cook and freeze - ideal for those with busy lives.

Feed Me is illustrated throughout by Kevin Waldron, author of Phaidon's children's title, Harold's Hungry Eyes.

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Format: Hardback
Size: 220 x 160 mm (6 1/4 x 8 5/8 in)
Pages: 220 pp
Illustrations: 50 illustrations
ISBN: 9780714877402

Printed in North Korea: The Art of Everyday Life in the DPRK

Never-before-seen North Korea - a rare glimpse into the country behind the politics and the creativity behind the propaganda

Clear the coffee table! Rihanna invites you into her world with this stunning visual autobiography.

About the book:

From her Barbados childhood to her worldwide tours, from iconic fashion moments to private time with friends and family, the book showcases intimate photographs of her life as an artist, performer, designer, and entrepreneur. Many of these images have never before been published.

This large-format book is 504 pages with 1,050 color images on 3 paper stocks and 7 single- and double-page gatefolds, 9 bound-in booklets, 1 tip-in sheet, and a double-sided, removable poster.

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Format: Hardback
Size: 420 x 320 mm (16 1/2 x 12 5/8 in)
Pages: 504 pp
Illustrations: 1050 illustrations