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Georgia O’Keeffe and Frank Lloyd Wright were neither competitors nor direct collaborators. Yet these romantic heroes of twentieth-century art and architecture largely operated in parallel. In this seminal book, Rovang weaves together their compelling life stories, examining newly discovered links between them and, in the process, offering a fresh perspective on their work, their intermittent yet poignant friendship, and their closeness to the desert.  Starting in 1933, O’Keeffe and Wright exchanged roughly two dozen letters in which they expressed admiration for one another but also their passion for the places that informed them—many of which they had in common. Both were born in rural Wisconsin and built their careers in Chicago and New York. However, both sought inspiration and fulfillment in places farther afield, including in Japan and the desert landscape of the American Southwest. Juxtaposing images highlighting shared aspects of their individual biographies and work, this unique take on American creative expression explores the nature of artistic friendship and the idea of “home.” Rovang’s text gives rich context to the allure and romance of her visual subject, offering readers new ways to appreciate O’Keeffe’s and Wright’s monumental contributions to American culture.

Above the forest floor, a world of wonder awaits. Tree houses have always captured our imaginations—symbols of escapism, endless youthful summers, and a deep-rooted connection to nature. But today, they’ve evolved beyond childhood hideaways into architectural marvels that blend sustainability and cutting-edge design. So, climb up and explore 62 elaborate tree houses from around the world, each with its own fascinating story. With no single blueprint, they take many forms—some are anchored within towering branches, others mimic the shapes of trees, some shelter in the foliage without touching a trunk. But all have the same goal: to bring us closer to nature.

Have you ever thought of citrus fruits as celestial bodies, angelically suspended in the sky? Perhaps not, but J. C. Volkamer (1644–1720) did―commissioning an extravagant and breathtaking series of large-sized copperplates representing citrons, lemons, and bitter oranges in surreal scenes of majesty and wonder. Ordering plants by post mostly from Italy, Germany, North Africa, and even the Cape of Good Hope, the Nuremberg merchant Volkamer was a devotee of the fragrant and exotic citrus at a time when such fruits were still largely unknown north of the Alps. His garden came to contain a wide variety of specimens, and he became so obsessed with the fruits that he commissioned a team of copperplate engravers to create 256 plates of 170 varieties of citrus fruits, many depicted life size, published in a two-volume work. The first volume appeared in 1708, with the impressively lengthy title The Nuremberg Hesperides, or: A detailed description of the noble fruits of the citron, lemon and bitter orange; how these may be correctly planted, cared for and propagated in that and neighboring regions.

* Frida Kahlo fue una prolífica y emotiva escritora de cartas. Aunque pasó una buena parte de su vida casada con el también artista Diego Rivera, ambos tuvieron numerosas aventuras y Frida escribió a sus amantes con frecuencia. * Este libro incluye una selección de cartas de Frida, muchas de ellas reproducidas en facsímil, junto con fotografías y obras de la artista. * Además de las muestras de correspondencia con su primer amor, Alejandro Gómez Arias, y con su marido, Diego Rivera, se presentan asimismo cartas dirigidas a Nickolas Muray, Georgia O’Keeffe y Josep Bartolí, entre otros. En conjunto, las misivas crean un retrato íntimo de la vida personal de Frida Kahlo y revelan otra vertiente de su creatividad. ''Desde que me enamoré de ti, todo se transforma y se llena de belleza. Quiero regalarte los colores más bonitos, quiero besarte...'' [A JOSEP BARTOLÍ, 20 DE OCTUBRE DE 1946]

Libro ilustrado que presenta la trayectoria y aportaciones de los diseñadores más influyentes en moda y creatividad contemporánea.

El mundo mágico de Pandora regresa a las pantallas de cine y esa magia se muestra ampliamente en este diccionario visual bellamente ilustrado. Con gran cantidad de nuevos personajes, de flora y fauna, de información importante sobre la forma de vida, las pertenencias y el entorno, este es un libro totalmente imprescindible tanto para los incondicionales como para los nuevos fans.

El mundo de Avatar. Edición actualizada celebra, explora y explica el espectacular mundo de Pandora, desde su extraordinaria geología, flora y fauna, hasta las costumbres y creencias de su gente, los misteriosos na'vi. Conoce las batallas contra la RDA junto con la tecnología que los aspirantes a colonizadores pretenden usar contra ellos. El libro revela contenido clave de las tres primeras películas de la franquicia: Avatar, Avatar: El camino del agua y el éxito de taquilla más esperado de 2025, Avatar: fuego y ceniza. Combina imágenes y obras de arte originales con impresionantes imágenes del espectáculo del Cirque du Soleil Toruk: El Primer Vuelo, inspirado en Avatar, y de Pandora-El Mundo de Avatar, del parque temático Disney's Animal Kingdom. Adéntrate en la majestuosa luna de Pandora y descubre la increíble creatividad de esta historia, que llevó a la película original a convertirse en la más taquillera de todos los tiempos y a que la saga en su conjunto recibiera cuatro Óscar. Con un prólogo de la estrella de Avatar, Zoe Saldana (Neytiri), y una introducción del productor Jon Landau, El mundo de Avatar. Edición actualizada es la guía visual perfecta para los fans que esperan un adelanto de Avatar: fuego y ceniza, y anticipa el éxito masivo de Avatar en el futuro.

In this celebration of style, from the moment she entered the public eye during her husband’s U.S. Senate campaign through her time as the first Black First Lady and today as one of this country’s most influential figures, Michelle Obama shares how she uses the beauty and intrigue of fashion to draw attention to her message. Featuring the voices of Meredith Koop, Obama’s trusted stylist, as well as her makeup artist Carl Ray, hairstylists Yene Damtew, Johnny Wright, and Njeri Radway, and many of the designers who have dressed Obama for notable events, The Look brings readers behind the scenes not only to reveal how her most memorable looks came together but also to tell a powerful story about how we present ourselves. Obama’s intimate and candid stories illuminate how her approach to dressing has evolved throughout her life—from the colorful sheath dresses, cardigans, and brooches she wore during her time as First Lady to the bold suits, denim, and braids of her post-White House life and all the active looks and beautiful gowns in between.

Architect Adams has long had a passion for design. His appreciation for how things are made had its genesis in his childhood experiences on a farm in Asheville, North Carolina. As a boy, Adams always had a pencil in hand, sketching for hours. Today, it is his understanding of craft and response to place that sets him apart. Informed by Adams’s deep knowledge of historic precedents, proportions, and details, the homes featured in this book are imbued with soul, whether it’s a charming house in the woods on the lake, a refined contemporary beachside retreat, or a traditional manor house in town. While the homes featured range in scale and style— Tudor, Arts and Crafts, French country, Southern farmhouse—Adams imbues each with natural materials such as bespoke architectural details in millwork and molding, arched doorways, and oversized windows. He brilliantly weaves wood, stone, copper, and other natural substances through the interiors to create an effect that casts a spell inside and out. These are houses that are grounded in the past, designed for the present, and intended to remain beautiful and functional over the long term.