ABRAMS
The Art of Peter Max (Oct., $49.95) by Charles A. Riley II looks at the pop artist's multi-decade oeuvre, from surrealistic forms to patriotic icons in more than 350 color images.
Hollywood Moments (Nov., $35) by Murray Garrett. A veteran photographer captures stars such as Sinatra, Monroe and Bogie during Hollywood's heyday.
James Bond: The Legacy: 40 Years of 007 Movies (Nov., $49.95) by John Cork and Bruce Scivally looks at four decades of the 007 phenomenon in photos and anecdotes.
ALGONQUIN
Shalom Y'All: Images of Jewish Life in the American South (Oct., $24.95) by Vicki Reikes Fox, photos by Bill Aron, documents contemporary Jewish life in the Deep South with more than 125 b&w photos.
AMISTAD
Who Shot Ya?: Three Decades of Hiphop Photography (Nov., $29.95), photos by Ernie Paniccioli, tracks 30 years of hip-hop culture, from New York City graffiti art to personalities in the music/youth movement.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
The Blessings of Friendship: A Friendship Treasure (Oct., $29.95) by Mary Engelbreit pairs images of friendship with text from literature, songs and letters in a book with gilded edges, heavy stock and a ribbon marker.
The Light of Christmas (Nov., $9.95) by Thomas Kinkade. The popular artist's paintings accompany inspirational words by noted writers and poets.
ANTIQUE COLLECTORS' CLUB
The Dapuri Drawings: Alexander Gibson and the Bombay Botanic Gardens (Sept., $59.50), edited by H.J. Noltie, is a collection of more than 200 botanical prints belonging to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, commissioned by Alexander Gibson, an East Indian Company surgeon. A Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh book.
Dome over India: Rastrapati Bhavan (Sept., $95) by Aman Nath. More than 200 photographs tell the story of Rastrapati Bhavan, currently the residence of India’s president, designed by famed architect Edwin Lutyens. An India Book House book.
The Floral Art of Pierre-Joseph Redouté (Sept., $40) by Marianne Roland-Miche reproduces 90 of Redouté’s (1759—1840) botanical watercolors worked on vellum and parchment and others in oil. A Frances Lincoln book.
Style by Saladino (Sept., $60) by John Saladino, photos by Barbara and Rene Stoeltie, features famous interiors and gardens by the noted designer. A Frances Lincoln book.
Chatsworth: The House (Oct., $50) by the Duchess of Devonshire, photos by Simon Upton, visits one of the top 10 most visited homes in the U.K., often referred to as "the Versailles of England" in more than 250 color photographs. A Frances Lincoln book.
Claude Monet at Vétheuil 1878—1883 (Nov., $45) by David Joel highlights the artist’s work during his most productive years, creating 350 paintings.
La Mortella: An Italian Garden Paradise (Nov., $45) by Lady Susana Walton, foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales, studies the Italian garden on the island of Ischia created by Susana Walton, wife of English composer William Walton. A New Holland Publishers book.
APERTURE
To Save a River (Sept., $50) by Scott Dickerson, photos by Dennis C. Shultz. B&w photos document the natural history, restoration and preservation of Maine’s Ducktrap River, one of only eight in the U.S. that has wild Atlantic salmon.
Giant Pandas in the Wild (Oct., $35) by George B. Schaller. Lü Zhi's photographs capture some two decades of giant pandas in their natural habitat of southwestern China.
Photography Past/Forward: Aperture at 50 (Oct., $50) by R.H. Cravens celebrates 50 years of work published by Aperture (Ansel Adams, Robert Capa, William Eggleston, etc.), looks at the growth of the photographic medium and reviews the publisher's history.
APPLAUSE
Playbill: At This Theatre: 100 Years of Broadway Shows, Stories and Stars (Oct., $35) by Louis Botto, edited by Robert Viagas, is a treasury of the shows and players that enchanted audiences from 1900 through 2000; more than 550 illustrations recall magic moments.
ARENA EDITIONS
Winogrand: 1964 (Sept., $60), edited by Trudy Wilner Stack. Garry Winogrand photographed American life at a cultural crossroad, when a naïve, frontier nation met developing technology and mass consumerism.
Berenice Abbott/Eugène Atget (Nov., $50), edited by Clark Worswick, pays homage to Atget's turn-of-the-century Paris with previously unpublished bromide photographs made from negatives by Abbott.
ARIZONA HIGHWAYS
Vast & Intimate: Connecting with the Natural World (Sept., $39.95) by Lawrence W. Cheek, photos by David Muench, collects photos of the Southwest's most inspiring landscapes, from California's Joshua Tree National Monument to Arizona's Santa Catalina Mountains.
ARTISAN
The Ford Century (Nov., $40) by Russ Banham chronicles the Ford Motor Company and the family that built it with more than 500 images from private collections and family archives. 51,500 first printing.
Learning To See (Nov., $35) by Vicente Wolf explains how to enhance a home to reflect one's personal style.
ATRIA
Home Swell Home (Sept., $24) by Cynthia Rowley and Ilene Rosenzweig caters to the home decorating needs of 20- to 30-something "zoomers" whose aesthetics are part retro, techno, nostalgic and futuristic.
Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors (Nov., $25) by Tim McGraw and Glenn Schweitzer is a result of country star McGraw distributing cameras and diaries to his band members to document their recent tour.
AURUM PRESS
(dist. by Trafalgar Square)
Denim—From Cowboys to Catwalks: A Visual History of the World's Most Legendary Fabric (Oct., $24.95) by Graham Marsh and Paul Trynka features archival photos from pioneering brands, images of denim's role in various subcultures, examples of collectible garments and more.
BARRON'S
A Century of Car Design (Sept., $39.95) by Penny Sparke presents a detailed history of automobile design and designers in more than 600 photographs.
Top Ski Resorts of the World (Sept., $35) by Arnie Wilson identifies 40 of the most exquisite downhill locations in text and photos.
BAY BOOKS
Living with Books (Sept., $24.95) by Alan Powers is devoted to the display of books in different rooms, from traditional libraries and dens to kitchens, bathrooms and hallways; includes 180 photos and five bookshelf projects.
Terence Conran’s Easy Living (Sept., $24.95) by Terence Conran. The decorating guru offers advice on space, light, color and textures along with his thoughts on how to attain comfort and function.
BLOOMSBURY
All My Life for Sale (Nov., $19.95) by John Freyer is a journal of the author's travels to visit his one-time possessions and their new owners after selling them all on eBay.
Doodaa: The Balletic Art of Gavin Twinge, A Triography (Nov., $29.95) by Ralph Steadman. Family photos, text and reproductions from Doodaa, a fictional exhibition, traces the life and career of fictional artist Gavin Twinge.
Bad Hair (Nov., $9.95) by James Innes-Smith and Henrietta Webb collects pictures of unimaginably bad hairstyles displayed in beauty salon windows.
GEORGE BRAZILLER
The Hours of Catherine of Cleves (Sept., $45), edited by John Plummer, is a 15th-century illuminated manuscript with paintings by an unidentified Dutch master, given to Catherine of Cleves upon her marriage.
The Tale of Cupid and Psyche (Oct., $75) by Sonia Cavicchioli compiles works of art inspired by the Cupid and Psyche myth.
BULFINCH PRESS
The Architecture of Philip Johnson (Sept., $85), essay by Hilary Lewis, photos by Richard Payne, looks at Johnson's architectural designs including NYC's AT&T, now Sony building, the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, Calif. and Houston's Transco Tower; 400 color photos.
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (Sept., $40) by Christiane Kubrick, intro. by Steven Spielberg. Film director Kubrick's widow pays homage with personal photos of his private life and public work.
100 Years of Harley-Davidson (Oct., $65) by Willie G. Davidson is the official 100th-anniversary book that includes the inside story about the company by a founding family member; 500 photos. 275,000 first printing.
Tattoo Nation: Portraits of Celebrity Body Art (Nov., $35) by Rolling Stone magazine features 100 tattooed musicians and pop-culture notables. 30,000 first printing.
CARLTON BOOKS
America Yesterday and Today (Sept., $40) by Blythe Hamer reflects on American life during the mid-20th century with chapters on free time, sports, entertainment, the great outdoors, city life and celebrations.
CHECKMARK BOOKS
Festivals of the World (Oct., $29.95) by Elizabeth Breuilly, Joanne O'Brien, Martin Palmer; provides an illustrated introduction to festivals of various faiths including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism; 150 color photographs.
CHRONICLE BOOKS
Inside Havana (Sept., $40), photos by Andrew Moore, studies the splendor and decay of the Cuban city.
Alexandria: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin & Sabine Unfolds (Oct., $19.95) by Nick Bantock introduces new characters into the mystery, Egyptian archeologist Matthew Sedon and Isabella de Reims, a student in Paris; artwork throughout. 100,000 first printing.
The Invisible Art: The Legends of Movie Matte Painting (Nov., $75) by Mark Cotta Vaz and Craig Barron showcases now-rare matte paintings, unveiling a century's worth of stories, personalities and movie craft; CD-ROM included.
Girl Culture (Dec., $40), photos by Lauren Greenfield, peeks into the secret world of girls’ social lives in 100 photographs and 20 interviews.
CROWN
The Golden Land: The Story of Jewish Immigration to America (Sept., $29.95) by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin. This interactive visual history chronicles Jewish migrations to America; includes removable letters, documents and personal effects.
TV Guide: Fifty Years of Television (Nov., $50) by TV Guide editors gathers 50 years of images and memories from the magazine's archives.
DA CAPO
Lost Subs: From the Hunley to the Kursk, the Greatest Submarines Ever Lost—and Found (Oct., $35) by Spencer Dunmore chronicles the evolution of the submarine, shedding new light on both their creation and destruction.
IVAN R. DEE
The House: Its Origin and Evolution (Sept., $29.95) by Stephen Gardiner researches the evolution of the house from cave dwellings to modern design.
DEWI LEWIS PUBLISHING
(dist. by Consortium)
From Our House to Your House (Oct., $16.95), selected by Martin Parr. Magnum photographer Parr displays others’ family photo Christmas cards that he has collected over the past 10 years.
DK
Elvis: A Celebration (Sept., $50) by Mike Evans was compiled with the authorization of the Elvis Presley Estate and uses exclusive material from the Graceland archives; features more than 600 photos and illustrations.
Firefighting (Sept., $30) by Jack Gottschalk. This illustrated chronicle looks at the struggle to subdue nature's destructive force from A.D. 64 Rome to the World Trade Center on September 11. Advertising.
Flight (Sept., $50) by R.G. Grant charts the story behind humankind's conquest of the skies. Advertising.
Rolling with the Stones (Oct., $50) by Bill Wyman with Richard Havers. Rolling Stone Wyman displays his personal archive of Stones memorabilia, a backstage pass to 40 years of the group's history. Advertising. Author tour.
DOUBLEDAY
From Conception to Birth: A Life Unfolds (Nov., $50) technologist and illus. by Alexander Tsiaras, text by Barry Werth. This book was designed by Tsiaras based on his visualization software which enables one to view a developing baby in the womb. 150,000 first printing. First serial to Time magazine. BOMC, LG, Crossings, DBC selections.
DUNCAN BAIRD
(dist. by Trafalgar Square)
Vikings: The Battle at the End of Time (Sept., $19.95) by Tony Allan displays Viking art and crafts in photos and artworks.
EARTHJUSTICE/CHELSEA GREEN
Justice on Earth: Earthjustice and the People It Has Served (Jan., $40) by Tom Turner. Once known as the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund, Earthjustice, an organization that encourages corporations and agencies to support environmental issues, details some of its most important recent cases; includes photos, illustrations and maps.
EDITION 7l
(dist. by D.A.P.)
Grace: Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue (Sept., $120), edited by Grace Coddington and Michael Roberts, photos by David Bailey, Cecil Beaton, Guy Bourdin et al., tracks three decades of Coddington's creative influence at both British and American Vogue.
FILIPACCHI PUBLISHING
Portraits of Love: Great Romances of the 20th Century (Oct., $29.95), intro. by Janet Maslin, celebrates the passion of 10 legendary liaisons including Taylor and Burton, Bacall and Bogart, Ono and Lennon and more.
Stars on the Set: Stolen Moments (Oct., $45) by Guillaume Clavieres et al., captures movie stars in candid moments between takes, including Ava Gardner, James Dean, Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman.
FIREFLY
The Canoe: A Living Tradition (Sept., $49.95), edited by John Jennings, examines the construction and use of the canoe, kayak, dugout and umiak in North America by 12 experts in the field.
The Firefly Visual Dictionary (Sept., $49.95), edited by Jean-Claude Corbeil and Ariane Archambault, provides pictures instead of descriptions; includes 6,000 color illustrations. 50,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo.
Glimpses of Paradise: The Marvel of Massed Animals (Oct., $40) by Fred Breummer features 45 animal and bird species that gather in quantity including a million wildebeests, colonies of king penguins and a thousand beluga whales.
FLAMMARION
The Art of the Islamic Tile (Oct., $65) by Yves Porter and Gérard Degeorge presents an illustrated overview of Islamic architectural decoration from the Middle East, Spain, northern Africa, Turkey, Iran and the Indian subcontinent.
The Champs-Elysées (Oct., $35) by Jean-Paul Caracalla chronicles a century of poignant moments captured on one of the world's greatest boulevards.
Nils-Udo: Art in Nature (Oct., $55) by Nils-Udo and Hubert Besacier. Nils-Udo, a European exponent of Land Art, creates structures within a given natural site, then adds surprising color or unexpected forms.
Living in Morocco (Nov., $50) by Sabine Bouvet and Philippe Saharoff takes readers into the homes, hidden gardens and guesthouses of some of the country’s most illustrious inhabitants.
FRANCES LINCOLN
(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
Style by Saladino (Sept., $60) by John Saladino, photos by Barbara and Rene Stoeltie inspires beauty and harmony in home and garden design.
FREE PRESS
Winning the Wild West: The Epic Saga of the American Frontier: 1800—1899 (Oct., $40) by Page Stegner, foreword by Larry McMurtry, is an illustrated history about the people who struggled to tame the West. BOMC and History Book Club alternates; Doubleday Direct Book Club selection.
Trout and Salmon of North America (Oct., $40) by Robert J. Behnke. The guru of trout fishing and a top illustrator offers his guide to trout and salmon.
A Century of Triumph: The History of Aviation (Nov., $50) by Christopher Chant, illus. by John Batchelor. This official celebration volume compiles a century of flying history and biographical essays on major flight figures of the 20th century.
FRIEDMAN/FAIRFAX
(dist. by Sterling)
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere: The Complete Chronicle of THE WHO 1958—1978 (Sept., $40) by Andy Neill and Matt Kent is based on official archives, friends' and associates' interviews and band members' recollections, recounting club dates, TV appearances, auditions and recordings; includes 300 photos.
Art of Being a Lion (Oct., $24.95) by Christine and Michel Denis-Huot journeys into the world of the king of beasts through color images taken in the wildlife parks and sanctuaries of East Africa.
Voyages Around the World (Oct., $39.95) by Marc Walter gathers 150 years of photographs that show exotic destinations plus related travel art such as vintage hotel and train posters.
Butterflies of North America (Oct., $14.95) by Jeffrey Glassberg is a detailed, illustrated guide for butterfly watchers that identifies groups and breeds; covers 160 species.
J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM
Robert Irwin Getty Garden (Sept., $45) by Lawrence Weschler, photos by Becky Cohen, views Robert Irwin's art that he describes as "a sculpture in the form of a garden aspiring to be art."
Ruins of Ancient Rome: The Designs of the French Architects Who Won the Prix de Rome 1786—1924 (Sept., $75), edited by Massimiliano David, gathers drawings of the ruins of ancient Rome.
The Lost World of Pompeii (Oct., $45) by Colin Amery and Brian Curran Jr. covers the city's history, the discovery of the remains, the town plan and more; 150 photographs.
GRAPHIC ARTS CENTER
Alaska Native Ways: What the Elders Have Taught Us (Sept., $39.95), photos by Roy Corral, text by Alaska natives. Ten essays celebrate elder wisdom, traditions and their connection to the land with images of native cultures.
Cherokee (Sept., $39.95), photos by David F. Fitzgerald, text by Robert J. Conley, covers the history and culture of the Native American tribe.
Oregon IV (Sept., $39.95), photos by Rich Schafer, text by Craig Lesley, showcases the splendor of Oregon, sharing familiar scenes and evocative locales.
GREENWICH WORKSHOP
Cowboys Artists of America (Oct., $95) by Michael Duty features more than 250 color images by members of the Cowboy Artists of America's elite group of painters and sculptors.
Gods and Generals: The Paintings of Mort Künstler (Oct., $27.50), text by James I. Robertson, is a companion history to the film Gods and Generals based on Jeff Shaara's novel, chronicling the first two years of the Civil War in the Eastern theater. 40,000 first printing. Advertising. 6-city artist tour.
HARPERRESOURCE
The Art of the Sports Car: The Greatest Designs of the 20th Century (Nov., $44.95) by Dennis Adler. Photojournalist Adler captures the beauty and power of the sports car in this tribute to America's dream machine; more than 300 color photos.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy (Nov.; $29.95, $17.95 paper) by Brian Sibley goes behind the scenes of Peter Jackson's trilogy. 75,000 first printing.
The Lord of the Rings:The Two TowersVisual Companion (Nov., $18.95) by Jude Fisher is a pictorial guide to the second chapter of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy that introduces readers to the cultures and locations of Middle Earth. 325,000 first printing.
HILL STREET PRESS
Music Makers: Portraits and Songs from the Roots of America (Nov., $29.95), edited by Tim Duffy, foreword by B.B. King, collects photos and stories about the musicians who cleared the way for Southern music—the blues, R&B, hillbilly and other root forms— includes a CD of rare recordings. $30,000 ad/promo. 10-city author tour.
HUDSON HILLS
In and Out of California: Travels of American Impressionists (Sept., $45) by Deborah E. Solon and Will South gathers the work of Impressionist artists from California in the early 20th century.
Jesse Monongya: Opal Bears and Lapis Skies (Sept., $50) by Lois Sherr Dubin, photos by Togashi, contributions by Jim Hart and Diana Pardue, focuses on the fine work of noted Native American jeweler Monongya.
The Paintings of Alice Dalton Brown (Oct., $50) by April Kingsley features the work of Brown, whose work portrays combinations of light and domestic architecture.
HYPERION
In Search of America (Sept., $50) by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster. The authors of The Century look for links between 21st century America and the ideas of the founding fathers. 750,000 first printing; an ABC-TV series tie-in.
INDIANA UNIV. PRESS
Travel by Train: The American Railroad Poster, 1870—1950 (Oct., $49.94) by Michael E. Zega and John E. Gruber focuses on the artists, railroad men and advertising agencies that created posters to entice the public to travel.
INNER TRADITIONS
Shamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas (Sept., $49.95) by Christian Rätch, Claudia Müller-Ebeling and Surendra Bahadur Shahi is a comprehensive guide to the shamans and tantrikas of Nepal with photos showing healing ceremonies, ritual objects and more.
JODERE GROUP
Amazing Women: Amazing Firefighters (Sept., $15) by Marsh Engle honors the women of the FDNY through photographs and inspirational words.
KALES PRESS
When They Were Young: A Photographic Retrospective of Childhood from the Library of Congress (Sept., $39.95) by Robert Coles marries photos of children from the Library of Congress archive with text by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Coles; companion book to a Library of Congress exhibit.
KALMBACH TRADE PRESS
(dist. by Watson-Guptill)
Toy Train Memories (Sept., $29.95) by John Grams reflects the time when toy electric trains were the Christmas gift of choice.
KNOPF
Larry Burrows: Vietnam (Oct., $50), photos by Larry Burrows. A Life magazine photographer documents the war from 1962 to 1971 when his helicopter was shot down; 100 color and 50 b&w photos.
Full Moon (Nov., $29.95) by Michael Light is a compact version of the 1999 30th anniversary edition of the first moon landing.
Planet Earth (Nov., $40) by the German Space Center gathers satellite-generated images of Earth; 150 color photos.
KODANSHA
Japanese Country Style: Putting New Life into Old Houses (Sept., $45) by Yoshihiro Takishita displays beautifully refurbished Japanese folk homes (or minka ).
Landscapes for Small Spaces: Japanese Courtyard Gardens (Oct., $39) by Katsuhiko Mizuno explores the simplicity and beauty of Japanese courtyard gardens and shows how to transform small spaces.
HUGH LAUTER LEVIN
(dist. by PGW)
The Air Force (Oct., $75), edited by General James P. McCarthy, WSAF(Ret.), celebrates the spirit and essence of the U. S.Air Force through text and illustrations.
Spectacular Egypt (Oct., $75), edited by Mohamed el-Dakhakhny. A team of Egyptian authors take readers on a tour of ancient monuments and modern life.
Barons of Business: Their Lives and Lifestyles (Nov., $60) by William G. Scheller reveals the lifestyle, fortunes and tastes of merchants, industrialists and financiers including John Hancock, John Jacob Astor, Rockefeller, Carnegie, Ford and J.P. Morgan.
LITTLE, BROWN UK
(dist. by Trafalgar Square)
Unseen Voyage: The Secret History of Fashion Photography (Sept., $60) by Robin Derrick and Robin Muir gathers never-before-seen photos from the British Vogue archives taken by David Bailey, Irving Penn, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Meisel, Herb Ritts and more.
William Shakespeare: An Illustrated Biography (Sept., $35) by Anthony Holden. Illustrated with 175 photos, this biography breathes new life into Shakespeare’s story.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIV. PRESS
The Alligator Book (Sept., $39.95), photos and text by C. C. Lockwood, studies the American alligator and includes images and information on attacks, research and regulation in the alligator industry.
Natchitoches and Louisiana's Timeless Cane River (Oct., $39.95), photos by Philip Gould, text by Richard Seale, Robert DeBlieux and Harlan Mark Guidry, depicts this richly historic Creole region. Author tour.
LYONS PRESS
Our Magnificent Wilderness: Forty of the World's Most Beautiful Places Selected by UNESCO (Sept., $29.95) by Claes Grundsten and Peter Hanneberg celebrates "natural heritage sites," combining photos with the insights of two acclaimed naturalists.
The American Porch: An Informal History of an Informal Place (Nov., $24.95) by Michael Dolan captures the place where public life meets private life.
Designs Underfoot: The Art of Manhole Covers in New York City (Jan., $29.95) by Diana Stuart. More than 300 photographs reveal the architectural beauty underfoot.
Rodeo: Behind the Scenes at America’s Most Exciting Sport (Nov., $29.95) by Lynn Campion examines the people and animals of the rodeo, from the rules of competition to the action of the events.
MBI PUBLISHING
The Art of the Canoe with Joe Seliga (Sept., $34.95) by Jerry Stelmok, photos by Deborah Sussex, celebrates 91-year-old Seliga, who has been hand-building wooden canoes for more than 65 years.
The American Auto Factory (Oct., $24.95) by Byron Olsen and Joseph Cabadas. Archival photographs track the history of car manufacturing from the 1920s to the '50s.
Corvette: 50 Years (Oct., $50), text and photos by Randy Leffingwell, provides a wish book for those who covet America's dream car; includes more than 400 color photos. 5-city author tour.
Harley Davidson Century (Oct., $50), edited by Darwin Holmstrom, features 100 years of culture, machines and personalities with essays by Brock Yates, Hunter S. Thompson and Peter Egan.
MFA PUBLICATIONS
(dist. by D.A.P.)
Impressions of Light: The French Landscape from Corot to Monet (Nov., $65) by George T. M. Shackelford, Fronia E. Wissman et al., studies French landscapes from Barbizon to post-Impressionism via paintings, prints, drawings and photographs.
MIT PRESS
William Pope. L: The Friendliest Black Artist in America (Sept., $24.95), edited by Mark H.C. Bessire, introduces the work of a controversial visual and performance artist.
The World of Proust, as Seen by Paul Nadar (Nov., $34.95) by Anne-Marie Bernard. This portrait gallery includes captions explaining which photographic subjects were the models for which characters in Remembrance of Things Past.
MONACELLI PRESS
Harlem: Lost and Found (Oct., $65) by Michael Henry Adams tracks the architectural history of the New York neighborhood.
American Signs: Form and Meaning on Route 66 (Nov., $40) by Lisa Mahar traces the evolution of the highway's motel signs from the late 1930s through the '70s.
Alexis Rockman (Jan., $75), essays by Stephen Jay Gould, Jonathan Crary and David Quammen. Inspired by the natural sciences, artist Rockman explores the intersections between biology and technology, reality and fantasy.
MORROW
Diana Vreeland (Nov., $50) by Eleanor Dwight is an illustrated biography of the legendary fashion editor with never-before-seen photographs and personal material from her private collection. Author publicity.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Last Stand: America's Virgin Lands (Oct., $40) by Barbara Kingsolver and Annie Griffiths Belt celebrates the few remaining wilderness regions in America.
The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation (Oct., $40) by Stephen Ambrose and Douglas Brinkley, photos by Sam Abell, marks the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase with the story of the Mississippi River. 100,000 first printing. 10-city author tour.
Public and Private: Twenty Years Photographing the Presidency (Oct., $40) by Diana Walker showcases a collection of 135 images of the public and private moments of five American presidents from Gerald Ford to Bill Clinton by the White House photographer for Time magazine. 30,000 first printing. Author publicity.
Wild at Heart: Man and Beast in Southern Africa (Oct., $65), photos by Chris Johns, essays by Peter Godwin, foreword by Nelson Mandela. Photographs reveal an entangled relationship among wildlife, peoples and geography.
NORTHEASTERN UNIV. PRESS
Rosie's Mom: Forgotten Women Workers of the First World War (Nov., $35) by Carrie Brown shares words and images of the women involved in WWI industry work, tracing their journey from corset factories to cartridge plants.
The White House: Actors and Observers (Nov., $40), edited by William Seale, chronicles activities in the executive mansion over the past 200 years with special focus on memorable personalities and historical periods.
W.W. NORTON
George Tice: Urban Landscapes (Sept., $59.95) by George Tice is an homage to the images of New Jersey's cityscapes; includes more than 100 photographs in the International Center of Photography exhibit in New York City.
Remarkable Trees of the World (Oct., $49.95) by Thomas Pakenham includes specimens that are the oldest, highest, widest and most unusual. Author tour.
Long Time Coming (Dec., $65) by Michael Lesy. Farm Security Administration photographs examine America in the 1930s and ’40s.
OVERLOOK PRESS
The Art of Noir: The Posters and Graphics from the Classic Period of Film Noir (Dec., $55) by Eddie Muller highlights art from the golden age of film noir with posters, lobby cards and other promotional materials from classic films.
Unknown Lands: The Log Books of the Great Explorers (Dec., $55) by François Bellec, trans. by Lisa Davidson and Elizabeth Ayre. Maps, paintings and engravings document the exploration of the New World.
OXFORD UNIV. PRESS
Freedom: A History of US (Nov., $40) by Joy Hakim, foreword by President George W. and Laura Bush. This richly illustrated narrative follows America's struggle for freedom, from colonial times to the present; the inspiration for a 16-part PBS-TV series premiering in January 2003. 175,000 first printing.
PANTHEON
Birds (Oct., $40) by Robert Bateman pairs bird paintings by the noted wildlife artist with his narrative about the adventures while working on the book.
PAVILION
(dist. by Trafalgar Square)
Lovers and Other Strangers: Paintings by Jack Vettriano (Sept., $22.95), edited by Anthony Quinn, collects neo-realist paintings that evoke the worlds of Raymond Chandler and Hollywood film noir.
PHAIDON PRESS
Heaven and Earth: Unseen by the Naked Eye (Oct., $49.95) reveals phenomena seen through microscopic, x-ray, infra-red and telescopic photography.
Freedom: A Photographic History of the African American Struggle (Oct., $59.95) by Leith Mullings and Manning Marable tracks the African-American struggle for civil rights from the 19th century to the present in more than 600 photographs.
POCKET BOOKS
Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell (Oct., $40) by Amy Sohn identifies friends and boyfriends, fashion and fads, barrooms and bedrooms seen on the HBO series.
PORTLAND PRESS
Chihuly Gardens & Glass (Sept., $60) by Dale Chihuly surveys the talents of the multi-award-winning glass artist and his memorable outdoor installations.
CLARKSON POTTER
Amaryllis (Sept., $20) by Starr Ockenga. Dramatic photos follow the development of amaryllis varieties from around the world.
Under Live Oaks: The Last Great Houses of the Old South (Oct., $40) by Caroline Seebohm and Peter Woloszynski studies the homes and their contents that have been owned by the same families for generations.
The Automat: The History, Recipes, and Allure of Horn & Hardart's Masterpiece (Nov., $18) by Lorraine B. Diehl and Marianne Hardart captures the essence of the 84 art deco restaurants that were introduced in 1902.
POWERHOUSE BOOKS
New York's Bravest: Eight Decades of Photographs from the New York Daily News (Sept., $29.95) by Patrice O'Shaughnessy, edited by Shawn O'Sullivan, documents more than 80 years of the FDNY.
The Blue Jean (Oct., $34.95) by Alice Harris looks at the many incarnations of the American fashion item.
Clown Paintings: Featuring the Collections of Diane Keaton and Robert Berman (Oct., $29.95) gathers the work of clown painting artists. A Lookout book.
Zack Carr (Nov., $75) by George Carr, Zack's brother. Personal sketch books reveal the life and work of the late creative director for Calvin Klein.
Unframed: Artists Respond to AIDS (Nov., $60) by AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA) displays the donated work of artists to be sold at an event to raise money for AIDS research.
PRESTEL
Gustav Klimt: Landscapes (Sept., $65) collects the artist's landscape paintings and drawings, revealing a lesser-known facet of his work.
A Hidden Love: Art and Homosexuality (Sept., $75) by Dominique Fernandez presents a history of homosexual artistic expression in various cultures throughout history.
Visions from America: Photographs from the Whitney Museum of American Art, 1940—2000 (Sept., $45) by Sylvia Wolf, essay by Andy Grundberg, offers portraits, landscapes, streetscapes and genre subjects from both emerging and well-known photographers; co-published with the Whitney.
Bridges That Changed the World (Oct., $29.95) by Bernhard Graf examines 50 of the world's most important bridges.
Xtreme House (Nov., $29.95) by Courtenay Smith and Sean Topham shows photos and plans for unique residences.
PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
Sensacional: Mexican Street Graphics (Sept., $25) by Juan Carlos Mena with Óscar Reyes is a collection of outrageous images that grace town streets south of the border.
Cuba Style: Graphics from the Golden Age of Design (Nov., $20) by Steven Heller and Vicki Gold Levi recalls the glory days of Cuba, as Americans and Europeans enjoyed the music, dancing, gambling and resort life.
PRINCETON UNIV. PRESS
American Sublime: Landscape Painting in the United States 1820—1880 (Sept., $49.95) by Andrew Wilton and Tim Barringer rejoices in America through landscape paintings by artists from the Hudson River School.
Sargent and Italy (Jan., $49.95) by Bruce Robertson evokes the romantic fascination with Italy as seen in John Singer Sargent's work.
Exploring the Invisible: Art, Science, and the Spiritual (Nov., $49.95) by Lynn Gamwell traces the evolution of abstract art through images from both the science and art worlds.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Separate, But Equal: The Mississippi Photographs of Henry Clay Anderson (1911—1998) (Nov., $35) by Clifton L. Taulbert and Shawn Wilson documents a middle-class Southern black community at the dawn of the civil rights movement.
RAISED BARN PRESS
Drama in the Desert: The Sights and Sounds of Burning Man (Sept., $45) by Holly Kreuter. This book and DVD chronicles the last six years of the art festival held in Black Rock City, Nev., with images, sounds, poetry and prose.
RANDOM HOUSE
The Elvis Treasures (Sept., $50) by Robert Gordon is a full-color, slip-cased book with removable documents from the Graceland archives plus a CD of Elvis speaking. Ad/promo. Author tour.
READER'S DIGEST
Cowboy: How Hollywood Invented the Wild West (Oct., $32.95) by Holly George-Warren shatters Hollywood legends with genuine frontier pioneers—African-American cowboys, legendary cowgirls and more.
Vanished Civilizations: The Hidden Secrets of Lost Cities and Forgotten Peoples (Oct., $29.95) by Reader's Digest editors reveals exotic cultures, strange customs and achievements of 40 ancient cities.
Women at War: The Women of World War II—at Home, at Work, on the Front Line (Oct., $30) by Brenda Ralph Lewis. Personal stories and period photographs capture the sacrifices and achievements of women from both Allied and Axis countries.
RED ROCK PRESS
Vanity: The Art of Looking Good (Oct., $21.95) by Linda Abrams links our fashion past to our fashion present by evaluating all the enhancements that men and women have used in the name of beauty.
RIVERBEND PUBLISHING
Call of the Wild: The Art of Parks Reece (Sept., $35), contributions by Tim Cahill, Scott McMillion and Greg Keeler, highlights Reece's slightly skewed vision of the natural world.
RIZZOLI
Stars and Stripes: Patriotic Themes in American Folk Art (Nov., $75) by Deborah Harding is devoted to the use of patriotic symbols in art, including the American flag, the eagle, Uncle Sam and Miss Liberty.
Archaeology of Elegance: 1980—2000: Twenty Years of Fashion Photography (Dec., $85), edited by Marion de Beaupre, Stehane Baumet and Ulf Poschardt, collects cutting edge fashion photography by 62 of today's acclaimed photographers.
Beadwork—A World Guide (Dec., $50) by Caroline Crabtree and Pam Stallebrass offers a history of seed beadwork with sections devoted to bead manufacturing, construction techniques, collecting, conservation and more.
RUNNING PRESS
The Dragon Chronicles (Nov., $19.95) by Malcolm Saunders, illus. by Gary Walton, Robin Koni, Steve Read et al. The recently discovered journal of the great wizard Septimus Agorious details his attempts to slay dragons.
Handbags (Nov., $24.95) by Barbara G.S. Hagerty reflects on women’s trusted accessory with 60 color photos of bags from Chanel and Vuitton plus vintage designs.
RYLAND PETERS & SMALL
Rural Escapes (Sept., $29.95), Bo Niles, contributing editor, offers glimpses of country homes from simple cottages to modernist retreats, log cabins to mountain hideaways.
Vintage Treasures (Sept., $24.95) by Jane Cassini and Ann Brownfield celebrates the love of seeking out bits of lace, decorative buttons or rhinestone buckles from thrift shops, antique vendors and flea markets.
SACKLER GALLERY/AZIMUTH EDITIONS
(dist by D.A.P.)
The Adventures of Hamza (Sept., $75), edited by Alison Effeny, essays by John Seyller et al., is an illustrated version of the ancient tales of Hamza, an uncle of the profit Muhammad, who traveled throughout the world spreading the doctrines of Islam; includes 135 color and 200 b&w photos.
SCHIRMER/MOSEL
(dist. by D.A.P.)
Isabella Rossellini: Looking at Me (Sept., $29.95) gathers the actress's own collection of her portraits taken by leading photographers Avedon, Demarchelier, Horst, Leibovitz, Meisel and more.
SCHOCKEN
After the Darkness: Reflections on the Holocaust (Oct., $20) by Elie Wiesel combines the author's commentary with photographs culled from the Holocaust Memorial Museum's archives.
SCHREIBER PUBLISHING
The Jewish World in Stamps: 4000 Years of Jewish Civilization on Postage Stamps (Oct., $36) by Ronald L. Eisenberg traces Jewish history as seen on postage stamps from 70 countries.
SCRIPTUM EDITIONS
(dist. by Trafalgar Square)
David Hicks: Designer (Oct., $45) by Ashley Hicks is an overview of interior designer Hicks's (1929—1998) vision and talent by his son; 200 color photos.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry (Oct., $65) by Elizabeth Taylor displays the star's legendary jewelry collection and divulges which men gave her which items.
What We Saw: The Events of September 11, 2001 in Words, Pictures and Video (Oct., $35) by CBS News, intro. by Dan Rather. Essays by survivors offer a historical account of the events of the tragic day; includes full-length DVD.
American Farmhouses: Country Style and Design (Oct., $35) by Leah Rosch. More than 250 photographs display this popular style of decorating and architecture.
GIBBS SMITH
Cabins & Camps (Sept., $60) by Ralph Kylloe offers an intimate view of mountain homes and log cabins from New York's Adirondacks to the coast of California.
Villa Décor: Distinctively French and Italian Style (Sept., $39.95) by Betty Lou Phillips discusses how to mix styles and furnishings from different eras and locations.
STACKPOLE BOOKS
After the Hunt: The Art Collection of William B. Ruger (Jan., $49.95) by Adrienne Ruger Conzelman features the private collection of the late arms-maker with pieces depicting the American West, hunting, wildlife and landscapes by Remington, Parrish, Fitzwilliam Tate, Eastman and more.
STANFORD UNIV. PRESS
California Plain: Remembering Barns (Sept., $60) by Morley Baer features the work of the late architectural photographer whose passion was barns.
The Record-Setting Trips: By Auto from Coast to Coast, 1909—1916 (Nov., $60) by Curt McConnell reveals the publicity surrounding eight milestone transcontinental auto trips in the early 20th century and how it changed American life.
STEIDL
(dist. by D.A.P.)
Charlie Chaplin: A Photo Diary (Oct., $50), edited by Michel Comte. This memoir is a result of a found photo archive in Chaplin's estate.
STEWART, TABORI & CHANG
212: View of Central Park (Oct., $35) by Sandee Brawarsky, photos by Mick Hales, intro. by David Hartman, pictures New York City's jewel from every angle and through each season.
Sinatra: An Intimate Portrait of a Very Good Year (Nov., $30), photos by John Dominis, remembers the legendary star in photographs from the LIFE magazine archives.
ST. MARTIN'S PRESS
From the Foxholes and Flight Decks: Letters Home from World War II (Oct., $25) by Rod Gragg. This interactive book offers removable facsimile letters written by WWII soldiers to family and friends; includes photos and illustrations.
Pure Imagination: The Making Of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Nov., $29.95) by Mel Stuart with Josh Young is a visual retrospective celebrating the legacy of the popular film.
TAUNTON PRESS
Not So Big Solutions for Your Home (Sept., $22.95) by Sarah Susanka. The residential architect presents practical design ideas. 75,000 first printing.
Patterns of Home: The Ten Essentials of Enduring Design (Sept., $34.95) by Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein and Barbara Winslow. This illustrated book brings the lessons of residential design to homeowners. 50,000 first printing. First serial to Home magazine.
TEMPLETON FOUNDATION PRESS
Inside the Mind of God: Images and Words of Inner Space (Oct., $24.95), edited by Michael Reagan. Photos and inspirational quotations take the reader on a microscopic tour inside the human body. Advertising.
TEN SPEED PRESS
Flying South: A Pilot's Inner Journey (Nov., $32.50) by Barbara Cushman Rowell tells the story of one woman's trip, a 25,000 mile, 57-leg journey through Latin America. Sadly, Rowell and her husband Galen died in August while passengers in a small aircraft in Bishop, Calif.
Ruling from the Dragon Throne (Jan., $40) by John E. Vollmer looks at the Manchu dynasty costume and its political, social and cultural influence in Chinese history.
THAMES & HUDSON
The Irish: A Photohistory, 1840—1940 (Sept., $40) by Sean Sexton and Christine Kinealy. Vintage photographs chronicle the past 100 years, recording daily life and key events in Irish history.
Lee Miller: Portraits from a Life (Sept., $45) by Richard Calvocoressi showcases the work of Vogue's WWII war correspondent and intimate of the Paris art world.
Butterflies in Flight (Oct., $27.50) by Roger Camp displays and identifies more than 300 butterfly species.
The Seventy Wonders of the Modern World: 1,500 Years of Extraordinary Feats of Engineering and Construction (Nov., $40), edited by Neil Parkyn, examines such notable structures as St. Peter's Basilica, the Taj Mahal and Hoover Dam.
THORSONS
The Egyptian Book of Living and Dying (Oct., $22.95) by Joann Fletcher traces the cultural legacy of the ancient Egyptians and examines their quest for immortality.
TIDE-MARK PRESS
Tall Ships: The Fleet for the 21st Century (Sept., $39.95) by Thad Koza includes photos and descriptions for more than 200 A to C class vessels from around the world.
TIDES FOUNDATION
(dist. by PGW)
A Day in the Life of Africa (Oct., $50), by David Cohen and Lee Liberman, foreword by Desmond Tutu, is the 14th book in the Day in the Life series, with every image captured on February 28, 2002, by 100 top photojournalists; photo exhibit opens in October 2002 at NYC's Grand Central Station.
UNIVERSE
Great American Houses and Gardens (Oct., $39.95), illus. by Chuck Fisher, is a pop-up book featuring eight of America's greatest estates including Mount Vernon, Vizcaya and Winterthur.
Matchbox: The Official 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book (Oct., $60) by Mattel, Inc. and Richard Scholl catalogs matchbox cars produced over the past 50 years.
Rabbis: The Many Faces of Judaism (Oct., $39.95), photos by George Kalinsky, designed by Milton Glaser, edited by Michael Kress, foreword by Kirk Douglas, intro. by Senator Joseph Lieberman, portrays today's Jewish leaders through portraits and essays.
Pleasure: The Architecture and Design of Rockwell Group (Nov., $65), essays by Kurt Andersen, Arnold Aronson et al., showcases architectural environments such as the restaurant Nobu, the W hotels and the Kodak Theatre in L.A.
UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA PRESS
Visions of Buddhist Life (Nov., $39.95) by Don Farber offers a view of the beauty and diversity of Buddhist life around the world.
UNIV. OF IOWA PRESS
A Bountiful Harvest: The Midwestern Farm Photographs of Pete Wettach, 1925—1965 (Sept., $34.95) by Leslie Loveless. Photographs document life in farming communities in and around Iowa during the Depression, WWII and the postwar years.
UNIV. OF MASSACHUSETTS PRESS
Painting in Boston: 1950—2002 (Sept., $44.95), edited by Rachel Rosenfield Lafo et al., offers a survey of the best painting in the Boston area over the last 50 years, with essays by five leading critics.
UNIV. OF NORTH TEXAS PRESS
Charreada: Mexican Rodeo in Texas (Oct., $24.95); photos by Al Rendon; essays by Julia Hambric et al.; Francis Edward Abernethy, general editor. Rendon blends images of El Charro, or man on horseback, and Charreada, the rodeo, for a collection of sepia photos celebrating this tradition.
UNIV. OF NOTRE DAME PRESS
A Gift of Light: Photographs in the Janos Scholz Collection (Nov., $49.95), edited by Stephen Roger Moriarty with Morna O'Neill, displays the work of more than 60 leading European photographers following the invention of paper photography.
UNIV. OF WASHINGTON PRESS
Uncommon Legacies: Native American Art from the Peabody Essex Museum (Sept., $60) by John R. Grimes, Christian F. Feest and Mary Lou Curran reviews a collection of early Native American art, assembled in the course of trade and missionary activities in the late 18th century.
Eye Contact: Modern American Portrait Drawings from the National Portrait Gallery (Oct., $60) by Wendy Wick Reaves et al., showcases 50 masterpieces representing the American artistic tradition from 1880 to the present.
VENDOME PRESS
Great Altarpieces: Gothic and Renaissance (Oct., $150) by Caterina Virdis Limentani reproduces the most important altarpieces by the Van Eyck brothers, Durer, Cranach, Bosch, Mantegna and more.
John Stefanidis Designs (Oct., $50) by John Stefanidis. The interior designer offers insights into his signature style for town and country, principal and vacation homes.
VIKING STUDIO
Above Hallowed Ground: A Photographic Record of September 11, 2001 by the New York City Police Department (Sept., $29.95) presents the NYPD's view of the attack as well as rescue and recovery efforts. 175,000 first printing.
Steiglitz and the Photo-Secession, 1902 (Sept., $29.95) by William Innes Homer, edited by Catherine Johnson, documents the work of an avant-garde band of photographers led by Alfred Steiglitz
VOYAGEUR
The Complete Chicken: An Entertaining History of Chickens (Sept., $29.95) by Pam Percy presents a lighthearted yet informative look at poultry with illustrations and photos of different breeds, chickens in ads and chicken collectibles ("chickenalia").
The Sparkling Story of Coca-Cola: An Entertaining History Including Collectibles, Coke Lore, and Calendar Girls (Sept., $29.95) by Gyvel Young-Witzel and Michael Karl Witzel covers the history of Coke complete with vintage artwork.
WARNER
Chic Simple Dress Smart Men and Chic Simple Dress Smart Women: Wardrobes that Win in the New Workplace (Sept., $30) by Kim Johnson Gross and Jeff Stone. Veteran wardrobing specialists update working attire for a contemporary but appropriate look.
WATSON GUPTILL
The Artist in Nature (Oct., $45) by M. Stephen Doherty is the first book to showcase Thomas Kinkade's plein air paintings; more than 150 reproductions.
Tuscan Elements (Nov., $35) by Alexandra Black, photos by Simon McBride, identifies key interior design elements that define Tuscan lifestyle.
Lost Civilizations: Rediscovering Ancient Sites Through New Technology (Jan., $40) by Austen Atkinson. The author, consultant for the 10-part Discovery Channel miniseries, reveals stories about 20 of the most intriguing lost civilizations.
The Piano: An Inspirational Style Guide to the Piano and its Place in History (Sept., $29.95) by John-Paul Williams is a complete guide to the history of the piano; 300 full-color illustrations.
WEIDENFELD & NICHOLSON
(dist. by Sterling)
Lost City of the Incas (Oct., $35) by Hiram Bingham is a special illustrated edition of Bingham's classic work on Machu Picchu and other Peruvian sites that he discovered.
WELCOME
(dist. by Andrews McMeel)
The Road to Rome: A Modern Pilgrimage (Sept., $40), paintings and text by Father Jerome Tupa, photos by Bart Bartholomew. Beginning in Milan and ending in Rome, Father Tupa retraced the steps of the pilgrims, drawing and painting the sacred imagery he encountered along the way.
Searchings (Sept., $40), photos by Barbara Bordnick, captures the uniquely beautiful textures and colors found in flowers.
WYLAND PUBLISHING
Artist of the Sea (Oct., $49) by Wyland offers a retrospective of the muralist and marine life artist's work.
YALE UNIV. PRESS
Portrait of the Art World: A Century ofARTnewsPhotographs (Oct., $39.95) by William F. Stapp with essays by Pete Hamill and Milton Esterow, celebrates the 100th anniversary of ARTnews, the oldest art magazine in America.
Print the Legend: Photography and the American West (Oct., $39.95) by Martha A. Sandweiss tells intertwined stories about photography and the American West—a new medium and a new territory that came of age together in the 19th century.
Dreaming in Pictures: The Photography of Lewis Carroll (Sept., $39.95) by Douglas R. Nickel showcases the photographs of the author of Alice in Wonderland.
John Singer Sargent: Portraits of the 1890s: Complete Paintings: Volume II (Nov., $65) by Richard Ormond and Elaine Kilmurray collects more than 150 formal portraits painted between 1899 and 1900, discussing the work’s history, its importance and often, the biography of the sitter.
