ABBEVILLE PRESS
International Design Yearbook 20 (Apr., $85), edited by Marcel Wanders. This guide celebrates two decades of contemporary domestic design.
BULFINCH
Brunschwig & Fils Up Close: From Grand Rooms to Your Rooms (Apr., $50) by Murray Douglas and Chippy Irvine displays inspiring interiors and creative furnishing ideas from the premier textile company. Advertising.
CHRONICLE
Cats 24/7 and
Dogs 24/7 (June, $24.95 each) by Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen. The creators of America 24/7 celebrate our favorite pets. 75,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo. TV and radio satellite tours.
CITADEL
The Mother of the Groom: Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy the Best Wedding Ever (Apr., $19.95) by Sharon Naylor. Wedding expert Naylor explains how the groom's mother can be an equal partner in planning today's modern weddings.
COLLECTOR BOOKS
Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual (Apr., $19.95) by Bob and Sharon Huxford provides descriptions and current values for nearly 25,000 collectibles.
Collector's Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware (June, $29.95) by Jo Cunningham shows both color photos and b&w original catalogue pages and advertisements.
D.A.P.
Speed, Style, and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph Lauren Collection (Apr., $60), text by Winston S. Goodfellow and Beverly Rae Kimes, photos by Michael Furman. Discussions focus on the car's role as art object.
DK
DK Collector's Guides: Arts and Crafts (Apr., $30) by Judith Miller explores the influential design movement of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish (Mar., $35) by David Alderton is a guide for fish enthusiasts.
EDITIONS FLAMMARION
A French Country Home: Style and Entertaining (Apr., $35) by Jocelyne Sibuet, Catherine Deydier, photos by Guillaume de Laubier, includes interior design style, party ideas, recipes and menu suggestions from various regions of France.
FIREFLY
The Color Scheme Bible: Inspirational Palettes for the Interior Designer (Mar., $29.95) by C.J. Sward explains how to select colors to either calm or energize a room, with more than 150 color scheme ideas.
GIBBS SMITH
Color Your Home (Apr., $24.95) by Carol Bass recommends using tones like ingredients to enliven a room.
Good Old Things: Fresh Looks for Salvage and Antiques (May, $39.95) by Brian D. Coleman shows how vintage elements such as sinks, hardware and antiques can impart character in any home.
HARPER DESIGN
Private Places: Creating a Peaceful Space of Your Own at Home (May, $29.95) by Judith Wilson describes how to optimize a peaceful ambience, with advice on carving out quiet spots from spaces like hallways or landings. 25,000 first printing.
The Way We Love Alfresco (June, $39.95) by Stafford Cliff and Gilles de Chabaneix encourages readers to embrace the joy in living and dining outside. 25,000 first printing.
HEARST BOOKS
Country Living Your House, Your Home: Randy Florke's Decorating Essentials (Mar., $24.95) by Randy Florke with Nancy J. Becker is a decorating primer with an affordable sensibility.
Good Housekeeping The Complete Household Handbook: The Best Ways to Clean, Maintain and Organize Your Home (Mar., $24.95) by Good Housekeeping magazine editors provides practical advice. A Bookspan Book Club selection.
House Beautiful Walls & Floors Workshop (Mar., $24.95) by Tessa Evelegh offers a myriad of ideas.
HEEL VERLAG (dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
Steiff: 125 Years (Mar., $40) by Gunther Pfeiffer celebrates the 125th anniversary of the luxury teddy bear company with photographs, anecdotes and original documents.
HOWELL BOOK HOUSE
Building Your Dream Horse: Charles Wilhelm's Ultimate Foundation Training (Mar., $29.99) by Charles Wilhelm with Allison Houston provides expert horse-training advice.
IDEALS
More Stories of Dogs and the Lives They Touch and
More Stories of Cats and the Lives They Touch (Mar., $12.95 each), edited by Peggy Schaefer, gathers stories about the unconditional love that dogs and cats give.
INTERWEAVE PRESS
Weldon's Practical Needlework, Volume 11 (Sept., $30) from PieceWork magazine re-creates 250 projects, patterns and stitches drawn from the premier needlework book of turn-of-the-century England.
KNOPF
Kathy Santo's Dog Sense (Apr., $19.95) by Kathy Santo reveals the secrets to training unruly dogs. 40,000 first printing. Advertising. 8-city author tour.
LARK BOOKS
The Michaels Book of Paper Crafts (Mar., $24.95) offers up a treasure trove of ideas, inspirations and 120 paper projects.
LYONS PRESS
That Might Be Useful: Exploring America's Secondhand Culture (May, $22.95) by Naton Leslie takes a humorous, trenchant and entertaining journey through America's relationship with used goods.
MERCURY BOOKS
Costumes, Textiles & Jewelry of India (May, $40) by Vandana Bhandari studies the complexity and significance of clothing and ornamentation in Indian society.
OXMOOR HOUSE
Pottery Barn Kids Baby's Rooms and
Pottery Barn Kids Kids' Rooms (June, $24.95 each) present styling tips and decorating secrets for creating imaginative and functional rooms for babies and kids. 55,000 first printing (Baby's), 58,000 first printing (Kids). $50,000 ad/promo.
PHAIDON PRESS
Sample (May, $95) identifies 100 of the world's most outstanding fashion designers with never-before-published fashion sketches and backstage photographs.
CLARKSON POTTER
Maryjane's Ideabook, Cookbook, Lifebook (May, $37.50) by Maryjane Butters, photos by Patrick Bennet. The organic lifestyle guru trumpets the joys of rural living with tips on domestic skills, recipes and ideas for creating community.
POWERHOUSE
American Women (Apr., $50), photos by Bryan Adams, art direction by Fabien Baron, is a tribute to the beauty, strength and character of American females. $100,000 ad/promo.
PRESTEL
Xtreme Fashion (Mar., $39.95) by Courtenay Smith and Sean Topham looks at extreme fashion, designed in response to the culture that we inhabit.
PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
The Ocean at Home: An Illustrated History of the Aquarium (June, $24.95) by Bernd Brunner traces the development and rise in popularity of the aquarium.
READER'S DIGEST BOOKS
Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual—Completely Revised and Updated (Apr., $35), from Family Handyman magazine editors, contains all of the information needed to tackle any household project.
The Mosaics Project Book: Materials, Techniques, and Step-by-Step Instructions for Over 25 Beautiful Home Accents (May, $30) by Emma Biggs and Tessa Hunkin includes more than 25 projects using ceramic tile, broken glass and china, sea shells, beach pebbles and marble.
REGANBOOKS
Designing Spaces (Apr., $19.95) by Vern Yip. TLC's Trading Spaces designer teaches how to redo living spaces to reflect inhabitants' unique personalities.
RIZZOLI
Put on Your Pearls Girls (Mar., $27.50) by Lulu Guinness. Designer Guinness encourages a little indulgence.
Jed Johnson (Aug., $65) by Jay Johnson et al. presents the work of the noted interior designer who first began in Warhol's Factory.
SIXTH & SPRING BOOKS (dist. by Sterling)
Knitting Over the Edge: Unique Ribs, Cords, Appliques, Color, Eclectic, the Second Essential Collection (Mar., $29.95) by Nicky Epstein. The author of Knitting on the Edge recommends special finishing touches.
STERLING
Creating Your Dream Kitchen: How to Plan & Style the Perfect Kitchen (Mar., $24.95) by Susan Breen includes detailed floor plans, photos, professional tips and case studies.
Playboy Guide to Playing Poker at Home (Mar., $12.95) by Basil Nestor, illus. by Leroy Neiman, provides instruction for the most popular versions of the game including strip poker.
STERLING/CHAPELLE
Designer Scrapbooks the Red Hat Society Way: A Guide to Chronicling Ridiculous Fun (Mar., $24.95) by Ruby Red Hat, esteemed hysterian, teaches Red Hat ladies how to scrapbook with nearly 80 projects. A Crafters Choice Book Club selection.
Designer Scrapbooks with April Cornell (Mar., $24.95) presents scrapbooking ideas using fabric, jewelry and sewing details. A Crafters Choice Book Club selection.
RONNIE SELLERS
The Groom's Guide: A Gentleman's Indispensable Wedding Planner (Mar., $14.95) by Sean Murphy shows grooms how they can participate in planning the big day. Advertising.
STEWART, TABORI & CHANG
Glue Gun Décor: How to Dress Up Your Home—From Pillows and Curtains to Sofas and Lampshades (May, $19.95) by Marian McEvoy, photos by Chris Kendall, gathers 50 project ideas.
TAUNTON PRESS
House Transformed: Getting the Home You Want with the House You Have (Mar., $32) by Matthew Schoenerr shows how to create the perfect place out of a not-so-perfect space.
Celebrating the American Home: 50 Great Houses from America's Leading Architects (May, $34.95) by Joanne Keller Bouknight illustrates the principles of great residential design.
THAMES & HUDSON
Sneakers: The Complete Collector's Guide (May, $29.95) by Unorthodox Styles includes how to build and care for a collection, with an illustrated glossary and chronology plus a directory of shops and Web sites.
Shoes: The Complete Sourcebook (June, $40) by John Peacock. This detailed history is arranged in six chronological sections.
TIMBER PRESS
Dyes from American Native Plants: A Practical Guide (Mar., $29.95) by Lynne Richards and Ronald J. Tyrl explains the techniques, identifies plants and recalls the lore of natural dyeing.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
The Mosaic Artist's Bible: Over 300 Traditional and Contemporary Designs (Apr., $24.95) by Teresa Mills offers more than 200 themed, traceable motifs with instructions. A Crafter's Choice Book Club selection.
TUTTLE
Keiko's Ikebana (June, $29.95) by Keiko Kubo. Create unique floral arrangements with a combination of ikebana technique, Western flower arranging and sculpture training.
TUTTLE/PERIPLUS EDITIONS
Contemporary Asian Pools and Gardens (June, $30) by Chami Jotisalikorn showcases modern gardens and water features found in the Philippines, Bali, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
UNIVERSE
Guest Rooms (June, $39.95) by Anna Kasabian. Thoughtfully designed rooms cosset visiting friends and family.
UNIV. OF NEBRASKA PRESS
Where the Trail Grows Faint: A Year in the Life of a Therapy Dog Team (May, $22) by Lynne Hugo. A therapy dog gives joy to nursing home residents.
VENDOME PRESS
Carried Away: All About Bags (Mar., $65), edited by Farid Chenoune, includes high-fashion handbags, traveler's bags, money bags, ceremonial bags and bags used as talismans.
Chanel and Her World: Friends, Fashion, and Fame (Mar., $50) by Edmonde Charles-Roux. The life of Coco Chanel is depicted by her biographer and friend Charles-Roux, and through hundreds of illustrations.
VOYAGER PRESS
Knitticisms... And Other Purls of Wisdom (Apr., $12.95) is a lighthearted look at the world of knitting.
WATSON-GUPTILL
Rooms in Bloom: Contemporary Florals for the Home (June, $29.95) by Alice Whately comes up with fresh ways to display flowers in the home.
WELCOME BOOKS
Bouquets: A Year of Flowers and Settings for the Table (Apr., $22.50) by Marsha Heckman presents 19 ideas, including formal, themed, holiday, wedding and casual arrangements.
WILLOW CREEK PRESS
Cow Tails & Trails: A Fun & Informative Collection of Everything Bovine (May, $19.95) is packed with cow facts, lore and trivia.
YALE UNIV. PRESS
Chanel (Apr., $39.95) by Harold Koda, Andrew Bolton and Oliver Saillard reviews the designer's legacy; published in association with the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
