365 Travel, A Daily Book of Journeys, Meditations, and Adventures  •  Lisa Bach ANTHOLOGY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 392 PAGES A wildly diverse, exhilarating -- and inspiring -- collection of traveler's tales, organized as a book of days. Each entry features a well-selected passage from writers and travelers, classic and modern, including Lawrence Durrell, Paul Theroux, Jon Krakauer, Mary Morris, Peter Matthiessen, Tim Cahill, Jan Morris, Richard Halliburton and Isabella Bird. (TVL15, $14.95)
Africa's Vanishing Wildlife  •  Chris Stuart NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 208 PAGES Profiling wildlife found all over the continent, this sixth book by the prolific husband-and-wife team features outstanding color photography, great maps and a well considered analysis of prospects for the future of individual species. (AFR43, $45.00)
Alaska's Inside Passage  •  Kim Heacox NATURAL HISTORY •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 144 PAGES A beautiful overview of the Inside Passage, lavishly produced. This oversize hardcover captures the region's natural beauty in a series of color photographs and informative essays, an excellent introduction to Southeast Alaska's wild coastline, mountains and glaciers. (ALA43, $39.95)
The Ancient City, Life in Classical Athens and Rome  •  Peter Connolly CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2000 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES This is a panorama of life in the ancient world, masterfully documented in painstaking, beautiful illustrations by Connolly. The stunning volume examines architecture and culture of each city -- a fascinating exploration. With excellent maps, site plans, Connolly's famous reconstructions, and modern photographs. (ITL82, $26.95)
Ancient Egypt  •  David P. Silverman HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES An up-to-date, handsomely illustrated survey of ancient Egyptian history, featuring contributions by 12 scholars. It covers the culture and archaeology of the region with essays on topics including language, ritual, economy and society. With 200 color photographs, maps and charts. An excellent reference book for the traveler's library. (EGY37, $22.95)
Angkor Cities and Temples  •  Claude Jacques  •  Michael Freeman ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 319 PAGES An oversize, gorgeously illustrated portrait of the monuments, temples and exquisite sculpture of Angkor. With 360 color photographs, 15 temple plans and five maps. Claude Jacques, who directed much of the excavation at the site, writes with authority about individual temples, inscriptions and the Khmer culture that produced Angkor. (CBD18, $80.00)
Angkor, Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire  •  Joe Ortner  •  Ian Mabbett  •  John Sanday ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 288 PAGES A striking collection of 240 photographs with accompanying essays on the architecture, history and meaning of Angkor. Handsomely produced and packaged in a slip case by the art publisher Abbeville. Joe Ortner (Where Every Breath is a Prayer) photographed 50 monuments of the Khmer Empire, including rooftop views, landscapes, and details of inscriptions and art. John Sanday, Director of the World Monuments Fund in Cambodia since 1989, Ian Mabbett, an authority on the Khmer empire and others contribute the context for the photographs. With black-and-white floor plans and antique watercolor illustrations. (CBD31, $95.00)
Antarctic Oasis, Under the Spell of South Georgia  •  Pauline Carr  •  Tim Carr NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 256 PAGES An oversized, photographic portrait of South Georgia by yachtsmen Tim and Pauline Carr, who have made this extraordinary island their homeport. Rich in tales of the history and wildlife, the book features 100 stunning color photographs. Anyone who has visited South Georgia in recent years will remember the Carrs from the whaling museum. (ANT44, $40.00)
Antarctica: Beyond the Southern Ocean  •  Colin Monteath NATURAL HISTORY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 160 PAGES This marvelous collection of photographs by Colin Monteath, organized thematically, shows the wildlife and landscapes of Antarctica and the subantarctic islands in full color. The section on human activity, from historic explorations to modern-day tourism is particularly welcome. (ANT32, $39.95)
Antoni Gaudi  •  Ignasi de Sola Morales ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 143 PAGES A handsome, comprehensive review of Barcelona's great and eccentric architect, featuring 300 color illustrations. This is the magnificent book, originally published in 1992, that helped to revive Gaudi's reputation. With plans and drawings. (SPN55, $35.00)
Archipelago, Islands of Indonesia  •  Gavan Daws  •  Marty Fujito NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 275 PAGES A sweeping, richly illustrated overview of the diverse islands of Indonesia. This handsome book documents the history of the archipelago from the 19th-century journeys of Alfred Russel Wallace to modern conservation efforts. Published in cooperation with the Nature Conservancy. (INS83, $55.00)
The Bazaar, Markets and Merchants of the Islamic World  •  Walter Weiss  •  Kurt-Michael Westermann CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 256 PAGES A celebration of bazaars throughout the Islamic world, with maps, site plans and 350 color illustrations. Apart from the full-page color photographs (which are marvelous), the book includes a history of caravan trade, an overview of typical goods and portraits of some of the most famous bazaars from Marrakech to Samarkand. (CAS36, $50.00)
Call of the North, An Explorer's Journey to the North Pole  •  Andre Malaurie EXPLORATION •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 336 PAGES A handsome, oversize memoir and celebration of the Inuit by the French polar explorer, featuring 300 of his own color photographs spanning a 50 year career in the Arctic. Maluarie is also the author of the wonderful Last Kings of Thule. Among his many polar accomplishments, he was the first Frenchman to reach the North Pole by dogsled in 1951. (ARC109, $60.00)
Charleston Style, Past and Present  •  Susan Sully  •  John Blais  •  Josephine Humphreys ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 200 PAGES Part of a popular series, this photographic journey through the historic buildings, notable homes and lavish gardens of Charleston is a visual treat. It also features an evocative text. (USS271, $50.00)
City Secrets: Florence, Venice, and the Towns of Italy  •  Robert Kahn GUIDEBOOK •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 383 PAGES A connoisseur's guide to Italy featuring 200 short recommendations, many by artists, architects and other members of the American Academy in Rome or the organization Save Venice. Each contributor provides a brief profile of a favorite walk, restaurant, garden, market, work of art, building or other attraction. With maps and travel information. (ITL277, $19.95)
The Complete Aubrey/Maturin Novels  •  Patrick O'Brian LITERATURE •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 6980 PAGES Once you get started, it is very hard to stop -- but with the whole series you won't have to. Here they all are in a 5-volume omnibus edition, including the three chapters of O'Brian's unfinished 21st volume (both in facsimile and printed). Handsomely bound with a slipcase. (GBR424, $175.00)
The Complete Pyramids  •  Mark Lehner ARCHAEOLOGY •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 256 PAGES A fully illustrated compendium of every major pyramid in Egypt by the director of the Giza mapping project. With 450 maps, photographs, reconstructions and site diagrams. (EGY33, $26.95)
Cuba  •  David Alan Harvey  •  Elizabeth Newhouse CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 252 PAGES A collection of photographs of the people, vibrant street life, monuments and landscapes of Cuba by veteran National Geographic photographer David Alan Harvey. With accompany text by staff writer Newhouse. Harvey, whose photographs have been featured in several articles in the magazine, has returned to Cuba many times since 1996. (CBA65, $50.00)
Cultural Atlas of Africa  •  Jocelyn Murray CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES This book is a handsomely illustrated atlas of African history and culture with 96 outstanding maps, 250 color photographs and excellent essays. (AFR47, $50.00)
Cultural Atlas of Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific  •  Richard Nile  •  Christian Clerk CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES This handsome volume weaves together history, geography, archaeology, and the arts, covering the Australasian region from prehistory up to the founding of the modern nations. It features concise essays by experts, great maps, hundreds of illustrations, and in-depth coverage of Aboriginal art: a worthy addition to any library. A volume in the Cultural Atlas series, noted for its intellectual depth and rich illustrations. (AUS09, $50.00)
Cultural Atlas of Spain and Portugal  •  Mary Vincent CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1995 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES With its 40 maps, 240 photographs and insightful essays on all aspects of Iberian geography and culture, this handsome book is an excellent introduction to the region. It's a balanced, beautifully presented overview that we couldn't recommend more highly. (SPN34, $45.00)
Dali  •  Ignacio Gomez De Liano ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1984 •  HARD COVER  • 128 PAGES A beautifully illustrated overview of Dali's work. This oversize book features an introductory essay, a chronology, and then more than 100 well reproduced color illustrations of his major works. (SPN77, $29.95)
Damascus, Hidden Treasures of the Old City  •  Brigid Keenan  •  Tim Beddow CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2001 •  PAPER  • 216 PAGES A serious-minded, lavishly illustrated survey of the architecture, palaces, courtyards and people of Damascus. With a glossary, keyed map to historic buildings within and west of the old walled city. With 170 gorgeous full color photographs of both exterior and interior decorations. The book is, in part, a call for conservation in what is often called the oldest continually inhabited city in the world. (SYR07, $39.95)
The Deserts of Africa  •  Michael Martin NATURAL HISTORY •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES Geographer and photographer Martin traveled throughout the Sahara, Namibia, Kalahari and Rift Valley for this engaging book of portraits. In addition to the handsome color photographs and illustrations, he provides a good portrait of the geography, culture and wildlife of each region. With 148 full-color photographs and maps. (AFR87, $50.00)
Diving in the Indian Ocean  •  Jack Jackson NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 168 PAGES • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE An enlightening visual survey of what's under the water in the Indian Ocean from South Africa to Australia featuring mouth-watering photography. With maps, some practical information and essays. (DIV38, $35.00)
Everest, Mountain Without Mercy  •  Broughton Coburn NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES Spectacularly photographed, this book is an account of the making of the IMAX film on Everest, including an account of the 1996 disaster. (HML20, $24.00)
The Explorer's Garden, Rare and Unusual Perennials  •  Daniel Hinkley  •  Roy Lancaster NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 380 PAGES Legendary proprietor of Heronwood Nursery in the Pacific Northwest, author of its willfully eccentric catalogue and renowned plant-explorer, Daniel Hinkley introduces some of his remarkable finds in the Himalayas, Yunnan and other exotic locations around the world in this handsomely produced tour of his nursery and garden. With 250 color photographs and an introduction by fellow plant-explorer Roy Lancaster. (NAT28, $39.95)
The Far Side of the World  •  Patrick O'Brian LITERATURE •  1994 •  HARD COVER  • 366 PAGES This tale, set in 1812, features a trip around Cape Horn, with Stephen Maturin, Patrick O'Brian's wonderful opium-addicted naturalist, exploring the new world with his pal Jack Aubrey. If you haven't yet been introduced to O'Brian's vivid portraits of Nelson's British Navy, here's your chance to dip into this fine series, with a book featuring evocative descriptions of Patagonian wildlife and natural features. A great read (and a great reread for O'Brian fans). (PAC55, $24.00)
Fodor's Escape to the American Desert  •  Catherine Karnow  •  David Lansing GUIDEBOOK •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 96 PAGES A brief, illustrated guide to the Southwest, with 150 handsome photographs, It features enticing vacation ideas, including horseback riding, Native American rodeo, cruising on Route 66, and visiting the studios of Georgia O'Keefe and Frank Lloyd Wright. (USW262, $20.00)
Fodor's Escape to the Hawaiian Islands  •  Robert Holmes  •  Paul Wood GUIDEBOOK •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 96 PAGES Part of Fodor's acclaimed "Escape" series, this edition introduces the mesmerizing islands of Hawaii. Among the activities suggested in this illustrated book are snorkeling with sea turtles and "spelunking" in a four mile long lava tube. (HWI66, $20.00)
From the Land of the Totem Poles, The Northwest Coast Indian Art Collection at the American Museum of Natural History  •  Aldona Jonaitis ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES An illustrated portrait of the people of the Northwest coast and their art, this handsome paperback features illustrations of the collection at the American Museum of Natural History as well as insightful, provocative essays by Aldona Jonaitis. (ALA14, $45.00)
The Georgian Feast, The Vibrant Culture and Savory Food of the Republic of Georgia  •  Darra Goldstein  •  Niko Pirosmani CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1999 •  PAPER  • 229 PAGES Historian and food expert Darra Goldstein offers up a savory introduction to the Republic of Georgia in this illustrated cultural history. She combines her love of Georgian food -- and recipes -- with information on geography, history and culture. (CCS02, $19.95)
The Gift of Travel, The Best of Travelers' Tales  •  Larry Habegger  •  James O'Reilly  •  Sean O'Reilly TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES A wide-ranging sampler of contemporary travel writing from the popular Travelers' Tales series. Authors speak of their encounters with the Khan men in Agra, tambourine players of Recife, a bus station in Mexico, among other adventures. (GEN72, $14.95)
The Glory of Byzantium, Art and Culture of the Middle Byzantine Era A.D. 843-1261  •  Helen C. Evans  •  William Wixom ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 576 PAGES Based on the exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this coffee-table book explores the history, religion, and court of the Byzantine Empire and examines its relations with other medieval cultures. An international array of fifty-nine scholars and art historians contributed seventeen essays that are presented in conjunction with 350 works of surviving Byzantine art. (TKY54, $50.00)
Goya  •  Jose Gudiol ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1985 •  HARD COVER  • 128 PAGES An overview of Goya's work in the excellent "Masters of Art" series. The book begins with an illustrated essay on Goya's art, and continues with reproductions of important works. Each painting is given a full page, with commentary on the facing page. (SPN79, $24.95)
Havana/La Habana  •  Nancy Stout  •  Jorge Rigau ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 232 PAGES Full of gorgeous photographs emphasizing living neighborhoods: "houses and gardens, gas stations, cinemas, cemeteries and the ever-present Havana barber shop." The text thoroughly explores the roots and development of Cuban architecture in light of the island's history as a hub of the African slave trade and world class music capital. (CBA08, $50.00)
The Hidden Canyon, A River Journey  •  John Blaustein  •  Edward Abbey  •  Martin Litton TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 143 PAGES A celebrated collection of photographs and accompanying journal of an 18-day trip down the Colorado River by none other than Edward Abbey. Martin Litton (founder of Grand Canyon dory), who rafted the river in a wooden dory in celebration of his 80th birthday, provides the introduction. This revised edition includes additional photographs. (SWU69, $19.95)
I Am Rich Potosi, The Mountain that Eats Men  •  Stephen Ferry  •  Eduardo Galeano CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 156 PAGES A gorgeously illustrated photo essay focusing on the daily lives of the residents of Potosi. The center of silver production in South America in the 16th and 17th centuries, Potosi was notorious for its exploitation of the Quechua. Today much of their culture remains intact (silver is still mined on the mountain), and the city itself is a fallen monument to colonial architecture. This book features Ferry's evocative photographs and journal, and essay by Galeano -- an unusually moving portrait of the mountain, the people, and their history. (BOL09, $45.00)
Impressionism, Art, Leisure, and Parisian Society  •  Robert L. Herbert ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 324 PAGES A magnificently illustrated social history, this book shows the cafes, opera houses, dance halls and other places of entertainment and leisure that inspired the great Impressionist paintings. He brings mid 19th-century Paris to life with his insightful analysis and in 240 well chosen color illustrations. Scholarly and well written. (FRN117, $32.00)
In a Desert Land, Photographs of Israel, Egypt and Jordan  •  Neil Folberg NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 204 PAGES A stunning collection of photographs of the desert Mideast, including the Sinai, Petra and Jerusalem. Folberg, an American photographer living in Jerusalem, focuses especially on the evocative landscapes. A first-person account accompanies the photographs. Superb. (JRD06, $49.95)
In the South of France  •  Don Krohn ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 117 PAGES Invoking artists and authors captivated by Provence and the south of France, photographer Don Krohn captures the magic light, rich colors and long traditions of the region. With an introduction to Provencal history and culture, generous excerpts from writers inspired by the south of France, and stunning color photographs. Krohn balances his portrayal of the landscapes, vineyards, fields and other natural features, with photographs of castles, medieval churches and chateaux. (FRN192, $45.00)
India Unveiled  •  Robert Arnett CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2006 •  HARD COVER  • 215 PAGES A celebration of the people, landscapes and traditional culture of India, organized regionally and featuring 268 beautifully produced color photographs. It's a revealing, insightful portrait of the country combining history, geography and travelogue. (IDA107, $55.00)
India: Land of Dreams and Fantasy  •  Doranne Jacobson CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1995 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES • COMING IN OCTOBER An introduction to India, this large-format hardbound volume, features both 300 color photographs and informative accompanying essays on India's history, religions, architecture, rural wonders, urban glories, handicrafts, rituals, festivals and daily life. (IDA32, $29.95)
Inside the Vatican  •  Bart McDowell  •  Jim Stanfield RELIGION •  2005 •  PAPER  • 232 PAGES With unprecedented access, Stanfield and McDowell present a selection of stunning color photographs of behind-the-scenes Vatican, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican museums, and the Pope's private chambers. The text describes the city-state's history and gives some background on Pope John Paul II's private life. (ITL55, $18.00)
Italia, The Art of Living Italian Style  •  Edmund Howard ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES A beautifully illustrated tour of Italy's most characteristic and striking architecture, landscapes and design. Howard includes a range of styles from villas, farmhouses and gardens to Baroque churches, mosaics and statuary. Accompanying essays cover the history, artists and background for each photograph. He concludes with a visitor's guide. (ITL398, $40.00)
Jerusalem in 3000 Years  •  Nachum Tim Gidal CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 256 PAGES A breathtaking photo-essay by German-born, long-term resident of Jerusalem, Gidal. In it he explores the image of the city as a symbol of peace and stage for centuries of conflict. The 400 color and black-and-white photographs are organized thematically with sections on the ancient city, immigration, architecture, Christian Byzantium, Jesus in Jerusalem, Islamic rule, the Arab and Orthodox Jewish quarters. Aimed at visitors, the text is in English, German and French. (ISR19, $45.00)
Jungles  •  Frans Lanting  •  Christine Eckstrom NATURAL HISTORY •  2005 •  FLEXI-BOUND  • 260 PAGES An oversize, well produced portfolio of the creatures of the world's equatorial forests by the outstanding wildlife photographer and adventurer Frans Lanting. He presents the birds, insects, reptiles, mammals and plants of the jungles in 120 extraordinary color photographs. Ecologist Christine Eckstrom provides the introduction and brief accompanying text. (AMZ65, $19.99)
Kilimanjaro, The Great White Mountain of Africa  •  Muhammed Amin  •  David Pluth  •  Graham Mercer NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES A nicely illustrated, oversize picture book with concise text covering the history and nature of Kilimanajro, produced by the Camerapix team in Nairobi (publishers of the excellent Spectrum guides). With 150 full color photographs. (EAF103, $60.00)
Land of the Ascending Dragon, Rediscovering Vietnam  •  Paul Martin HISTORY •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES Expert commentary by three veteran journalists complements the 140 striking color photographs in this handsome oversize volume surveying Vietnam's rich history and hopeful future. (VNM25, $32.00)
Lascaux: Movement, Space, and Time  •  Norbert Aujoulat ARCHAEOLOGY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 208 PAGES A striking, oversize tour of the magnificent prehistoric cave of Lascaux, discovered by accident in 1940. With 100 stunning full-page color photographs, maps and explanatory diagrams by Nicolas Aujoulat, a geologist and art historian who directed the research on the cave from 1989-1999. (FRN232, $65.00)
Legends of the Plumed Serpent, Biography of a Mexican God  •  Neil Baldwin HISTORY •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES Structured loosely on the myth of the feathered god Quetzalcoatl, this magnificently illustrated book mingles history, travelogue and social commentary. Among its many merits, the book includes an excellent account of the Spanish conquest and a nuanced discussion of how the federal government has treated indigenous populations. (MEX56, $37.50)
Lewis & Clark, The Journey of the Corps of Discovery  •  Dayton Duncan  •  Ken Burns EXPLORATION •  1999 •  PAPER  • 248 PAGES This is a handsomely illustrated account of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-06. It features well chosen excerpts from the journals and short essays on topics of interest -- along with 150 period paintings, archival and contemporary photographs and maps. The companion book to the PBS series. (PNW36, $25.00)
The Living Wild  •  Art Wolfe NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 255 PAGES Wolfe's handsomely produced portfolio -- noteworthy for its emphasis on habitat and surroundings, production quality and geographic range, includes essays by George B. Schaller, William Conway, Richard Dawkins, Jane Goodall and others. With 140 different species photographed in 40 countries around the world. (NAT53, $65.00)
The Magic of Morocco  •  Tahar Ben Jalloun  •  Alain D'Hooghe  •  Mohamed Sijelmassi ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 186 PAGES A collection of photographs, both archival and modern, including such celebrated artists as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Paul Strand. Moroccan novelist Tahar Ben Jelloun provides the introductory essay. (MRC32, $29.95)
Meeting God, Elements of Hindu Devotion  •  Thomas Moore  •  Stephen Huyler RELIGION •  2002 •  PAPER  • 271 PAGES A stunningly photographed introduction to the rituals and daily devotion of contemporary Hinduism in India. The author combines scholarly knowledge with personal reverence. With hundreds of vivid, full page color photographs culled from the author's years of travel. A companion to the traveling exhibition "Puja, Expressions of Hindu Devotion." (IDA132, $24.00)
Mexico's Sierra Tarahumara, A Photohistory of the People of the Edge  •  W. Dirk Raat  •  George R. Janacek CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 212 PAGES A portrait of the Tarahumara people, featuring 110 poignant black-and-white photographs. It tells the history of the Tarahumara from before European contact to modern days. Although expensive, this excellent and up-to-date book is an authoritative, well considered and well told story of a people. By far the best available. (MEX10, $49.95)
Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses, Hudson River to Chesapeake Bay  •  Ray Jones  •  Bruce Roberts ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 93 PAGES A photographic tour of lighthouses along the Mid-Atlantic coast, this colorful coffee-table book highlights their architectural diversity. (USE74, $19.95)
My Tibet  •  Dalai Lama  •  Galen Rowell CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1995 •  PAPER  • 162 PAGES Rowell captures the spirit and powerful allure of Tibet in this collection of striking color photographs of the people and landscapes. With accompanying essays by the Dalai Lama on ecology, environment, spirituality, Lhasa and Mt. Kailas. (TBT58, $39.95)
Naples at Table  •  Arthur Schwartz FOOD •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 528 PAGES A celebration of the food of Naples and Campania. It's the Italian food that we know best, the place where pizza and spaghetti with tomato sauce was invented. Schwartz, host of "Foodtalk", covers not only the food (with over 100 recipes), but also the culture, history, and myths of the region. (ITL146, $32.95)
National Geographic Expedition Journal  •  National Geographic JOURNAL •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES A deluxe leather-bound travel journal featuring heavyweight blank paper and 90 vintage photographs from the National Geographic archives. (GEN157, $24.00)
The Nature of Penguins  •  Jonathan Chester NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 112 PAGES Expedition leader, author and photographer Jonathan Chester presents a beautiful collection of full-color penguin photographs along with accompanying essays on these much-loved birds. (ANT19, $17.95)
New York Exposed, Photographs from the Daily News  •  Sean O'Sullivan  •  Pete Hamill CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 320 PAGES A selection of 320 duotone photographs of New York City from the Daily News from 1919 to 2000. The raison d'être of the News has always been its photography, and this spectacular collection tells the tale not of famous events, but rather of everyday city life. (NYC60, $19.98)
The Nile: History, Adventure, and Discovery  •  Gianni Guadalupi EXPLORATION •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 352 PAGES This profusely illustrated oversized history of discovery, jammed with hundreds of archival photographs, drawings, paintings and maps includes not only the discoveries of Sir Richard Francis Burton, Sir Benjamin Baker, John Hanning Speke, Sir Henry Morton Stanley, David Livingstone and other 19th-century adventurers but also lesser-known and African explorers throughout history. (EGY77, $45.00)
Passage to Vietnam, Through the Eyes of Seventy Photographers  •  Rick Smolan  •  Jennifer Erwit CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1994 •  HARD COVER  • 224 PAGES Great photography combined with insightful commentary on modern Vietnam. It features more than 400 fine photographs and essays by Pico Iyer and Stanley Karnow. (VNM15, $70.00)
Patagonia, The Last Wilderness  •  Daniel Rivademar NATURAL HISTORY •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 252 PAGES An illustrated portrait of Patagonia, featuring color photographs by Daniel Rivademar and brief accompanying text on the natural history of the region by colleague Alejandro Winograd. (PAT20, $39.95)
Penguins of the World  •  Wayne Lynch NATURAL HISTORY •  2007 •  FLEXI-BOUND  • 176 PAGES In this handsomely produced book photographer, naturalist and expedition leader Wayne Lynch interweaves stories of penguins, their biology and ecology, along with hundreds of color photographs. Much of the book focuses on the penguins of the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia. (ANT62, $24.95)
Petra  •  Maria G. A. Guzzo  •  E. Equini Schneider CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 197 PAGES An illustrated overview of the history and culture of the Nabateans and guide to the city of Petra, its art and architecture by two Italian archaeologists. With 97 color plates, archival drawings and maps. The remarkable city of Petra was for centuries capital of the Nabatean kingdom and a stop on the spice route. Later overtaken by the Roman Empire, the city was lost to the west until its rediscovery in 1812. (MDE68, $45.00)
Picturing New York, The City from its Beginnings to the Present  •  Gloria Deak ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 415 PAGES An illustrated chronicle of the transformation of New York from a ragtag seaport to trading center and cultural capital. With well integrated drawings, maps and photographs throughout, mostly drawn from the Museum of the City of New York. Organized thematically, the book focuses on the explosive growth of the city in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Deak is particularly interested in the multi-religious, multi-ethnic and international character of the city. An entire, wonderful chapter is devoted to Broadway. (NYC14, $63.50)
A Plantsman in Nepal  •  Roy Lancaster NATURAL HISTORY •  1995 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES A magnificently illustrated account of a three-month-long botanical expedition to the Upper Aran region of Eastern Nepal. With extensive color photographs, descriptions of the many plants he found and brought back for western gardens, and riveting tales of people and places he met along the way. (CHN59, $79.50)
Polar Bears  •  Ian Stirling  •  Dan Guravich NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 232 PAGES A tribute to the polar bear by pre-eminent researcher Ian Stirling and intrepid photographer Dan Guravich, featuring 160 color photographs. It's an excellent combination of outstanding color photography, solid information on natural history and Inuit lore. With chapters on polar bear biology, distribution and abundance, behavior and study, the polar bears of Churchill, environmental concerns and the conflicts between people and bears. (ARC58, $29.95)
A Propos De Paris  •  Henri Cartier-Bresson CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1998 •  PAPER  • 168 PAGES This handsomely produced coffee table book features 131 duotone images of Paris selected by Cartier-Bresson in honor of his 90th birthday. It's a splendid tribute to the people and life of the City of Light -- beautiful, shocking, sad and always honest. It also includes a series of short, interesting accompanying essays. (FRN132, $35.00)
The Raven Crown: the Origins of Buddhist Monarchy in Bhutan  •  Michael Aris HISTORY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 160 PAGES The definitive account of the modern history of Bhutan as seen through the 20th-century Wangchuk dynasty, which has ruled the kingdom since 1907. Based on Bhutanese chronicles, this gorgeously produced, informative book features 106 rare historic photographs from archives in Bhutan and the United Kingdom. Originally published in 1994. The late Michael Aris lived in Bhutan from 1967 to 197 as a historian and tutor of the children of the royal family. (BHU02, $60.00)
The Rhine, Culture and Landscape at the Heart of Europe  •  Roland Recht CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 360 PAGES A beautifully illustrated, oversize survey of the history, geography, culture, and sights along the river from its source in the Alps of Switzerland to the North Sea. Among the cities, towns and villages included are Strasbourg, Colmar, Cologne, Worms, and Heidelberg. Recht, a professor of art history in Strasbourg, has written widely on art and architecture, especially the Gothic art of the Rhine. (GER120, $75.00)
Royal Geographical Society Travel Journal  •  Chris Caldicott REFERENCE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 112 PAGES A spiral-bound travel journal featuring a selection of 40 color photographs of the tourist office variety. (GEN153, $19.95)
The Russian Century, A History of the Last Hundred Years  •  Brian Moynahan CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1994 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES A lively survey of Russian history and people from the Tsars through the Revolution, the dark days of Stalin, the Cold War and the tumultuous events of the 1990s by a British historian and journalist. With a few black-and-white photographs. (RUS167, $16.95)
Safari Style  •  Natasha Burns  •  Tim (photographer) Beddow GUIDEBOOK •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 216 PAGES An oversize photographic tribute to the many spectacular safari camps and lodges of Africa. (AFR53, $45.00)
Saudades Do Brasil, A Photographic Memoir  •  Claude Levi-Strauss CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1995 •  HARD COVER  • 224 PAGES These photographs by the great structural anthropologist, dating from the 1930s, are not just beautiful but an invaluable record of life in Sao Palo and the Amazon. (BZL04, $60.00)
Serengeti, Natural Order on the African Plain  •  Mitsuaki Iwago NATURAL HISTORY •  1987 •  HARD COVER  • 280 PAGES • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE This handsomely produced volume by celebrated Tokyo photographer Iwago features 300 full-color images of the Serengeti plains. It's one of our favorite photo collections -- beautiful and timeless. (EAF04, $35.00)
The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World  •  Chris Scarre ARCHAEOLOGY •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 304 PAGES A comprehensive, illustrated overview of the great monuments of the ancient world, much expanded from the original seven wonders to include other significant structures. With a dual focus on the monuments themselves and how they were built, the book includes among others: Petra, the Giza plateau, the Parthenon, Abu Simbel, Nazca, Easter Island, and the Great Wall. With maps, "fact files," diagrams, and photographs. (GEN92, $40.00)
Snakes, The Evolution of Mystery in Nature  •  Harry W. Greene NATURAL HISTORY •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 288 PAGES Published to wildly enthusiastic reviews in 1997, this illustrated volume documents the ecology and diversity of snakes worldwide. Anecdotal, informative and entertaining, snakes couldn't have asked for a better advocate than herpetologist Harry Greene -- and the photographs are stunning. (BST33, $55.00)
South Southeast  •  Steve McCurry ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 160 PAGES A remarkable portfolio of images taken in and around Afghanistan, Burma, India, Pakistan and other sites in South and Southeast Asia over a career in photojournalism spanning twenty years. The photographs, saturated with color, life and light, are beautiful. You can preview some of his striking photographs online at http://www.stevemccurry.com. (ASA34, $59.95)
South With Endurance: Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917  •  Frank Hurley  •  Shane Murphy  •  Gael Newton  •  Michael Gray EXPLORATION •  2001 •  PAPER  • 244 PAGES A stunning collection of Frank Hurley photographs drawn from the archives of the Royal Geographical Society, Scott Polar Research Institute and State Library of New South Wales. The handsomely produced book brings together, for the first time, all the images taken by Hurley during the expedition, nearly 500 large-format photographs, including his surviving experimental color images. With excellent accompanying essays on the Endurance expedition, Hurley and polar photography. This is the definitive record of the expedition, gorgeously presented. (ANT158, $35.00)
The Spirit of Tibet, Portrait of a Culture in Exile  •  Alison Wright CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1998 •  PAPER  • 176 PAGES A handsome pictorial essay on Tibetan culture and people in exile in the monasteries, nunneries and towns of Dharamsala and surroundings in the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Indian Himalayas. (IDA159, $34.95)
Spirits of the Jaguar  •  BBC NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  DVD Billed as "The Definitive Portrait of the Land, Wildlife and Peoples of Central America, this four-part BBC television series is an excellent introduction to the region. It includes the programs: The Forging of a New World, Forest of the Maya, Hunters of the Caribbean Sea and The Fifth World of Aztecs. (CAM59, $19.98)
St. Barth, French West Indies  •  Charles Didcott  •  Christine Didcott  •  Marius Stakelborough CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 137 PAGES A photographic tour of the Caribbean island of St. Barthelemy (also known as St. Barth or St. Bart), including short informative essays. (CRB119, $35.00)
The Story of Britain  •  Roy Strong HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 596 PAGES A beautifully illustrated and rousing history of Britain from prehistory until the 1990s -- a balanced, well written overview of a huge subject. (GBR71, $35.00)
This is India  •  Shobita Punja CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 176 PAGES This book is a handsome illustrated overview of the culture, nature and scenic attractions of India. The striking color photographs, including many of wildlife, are complemented by expert commentary on the region by Shobita Punja. (IDA97, $39.95)
Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World  •  Times of London REFERENCE •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 544 PAGES • FAVORITE A magnificent, breathtaking reference, which we are offering at 20% off the $250 selling price. Worth every penny for its coverage, size and quality, each double-page spread is a whopping 16" x 22" and gorgeous. With excellent physical and political detail, superb coverage of polar areas, and a new and expanded index of 200,000 place names and geographic features. 11th edition. (GEN71, $200.00)
The Times Concise Atlas of the World  •  Times of London REFERENCE •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 384 PAGES A remarkable world atlas using the same breathtaking Barthomew cartography as the definitive comprehensive edition (GEN71). With 260 full-color maps, satellite images, city plans, and 100,000-entry index of place names. With slipcase. No lightweight, this 9th edition weighs in at 7 pounds. (GEN152, $100.00)
Titanic, The Official Chronicle of the World's Greatest Steam Liner  •  Susan Wels HISTORY •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 282 PAGES Jammed with photographs of the wreck and recovered artifacts, this is the companion book to the traveling 1997-98 Titanic exhibit. A Time Life book. (OCE30, $34.95)
Track of the Tiger, Legend and Lore of the Great Cat  •  Maurice Hornocker NATURAL HISTORY •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 120 PAGES A celebration of the tiger, this handsome book edited by Siberian tiger biologist Maurice Hornocker presents thoughtful short essays by conservationists and 75 color photographs. (BST19, $30.00)
Tsar, The Lost World of Nicholas and Alexandra  •  Peter Kurth  •  Peter Christopher  •  Edvard Radzinsky BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1998 •  PAPER  • 230 PAGES A tribute to the last of the Romanovs, featuring a treasure trove of never-published photographs and illuminating text. It brings to life in sumptuous detail the tumultuous life and times of Nicholas and Alexandra. Masterful. (RUS79, $29.99)
The Tulip  •  Anna Pavord HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 296 PAGES In Holland, the tulip is not just another flower; it's a national obsession. Pavord traces the history of the magnificent flower through the last few hundred years, with stories about how much it was treasured and her own reflections on its beauty. With 150 color plates. (NTH21, $14.95)
Unknown Lands, The Log Books of the Great Explorers  •  François Bellec EXPLORATION •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 216 PAGES An exquisitely illustrated selection of eyewitness accounts, maps, and reports from the logs of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco de Gama, James Cook, and others from the great age of exploration. (EXP32, $55.00)
A Vanished World  •  Wilfred Thesiger BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 200 PAGES This stunning record of an unusually eventful life takes in Thesiger's travels and adventures in revolutionary Ethiopia and the mountains of the Hindu Kush, his time among the Marsh Arabs of Iraq, his long stint living in Northern Kenya, and, memorably, his long love affair with the Empty Quarter of Oman (memorialized in "Arabian Sands"). Ninety-one-year-old Thesiger selected the black-and-white photographs for this album, which include many of his portraits of people and ways of life long gone. (ARB56, $35.00)
The Vanishing Arctic  •  Bryan Alexander CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE This handsome book by the intrepid husband-and-wife team documents life in the Circumpolar North, from the northernmost Greenlanders, to the reindeer herders of Lapland, the Cree people of the Canadian Subarctic, Canadian Inuit and the Nenets of Siberia. (ARC25, $35.00)
Vietnam, A Book of Changes  •  Mitch Epstein CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 176 PAGES A collection of 80 contemporary photographs that convey the dynamism of Vietnam today. These marvelous photographs capture the people and culture of a country largely cut off from the outside world for the last 30 years, a Vietnam that few have seen. Mitch Epstein, a noted cinematographer, is familiar with Asian subjects. Previous works include In Pursuit of India. (VNM06, $35.00)
Wild China  •  John MacKinnon  •  Nigel Hicks NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 208 PAGES An informative, up-to-date survey of the wildlife and natural history of China in a handsome, oversize volume. The book, published in association with World Wildlife Fund, features excellent maps and 400 superb color photographs by Gerald Cubitt. The detailed text covers the enormous range of habitats and natural areas in China with a particular focus on reserves (and the panda). (CHN19, $39.95)
Wild Fiordland  •  Neville Peat NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 144 PAGES This comprehensive (and hard to find) overview of the natural history of New Zealand's Fiordland features maps, lively essays and 200 color photographs. It takes you from high mountains to forests and fjords, lakes and rivers. (NZL06, $39.95)
Wild India, The Wildlife of India and Nepal  •  Guy Mountefort  •  Gerald Cubitt NATURAL HISTORY •  2008 •  PAPER  • 208 PAGES A colorful and informative introduction to the natural history of the region in a handsome, oversize volume with photography by Gerald Cubitt. After a long introductory section, it presents hundreds of extraordinary photographs of the wildlife and landscapes of the Himalayas, Indo-Ganges Plain and the Deccan. (IDA02, $29.95)
Wild Malaysia, The Wildlife and Scenery of Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, and Sabah  •  Junaidi Payne  •  Gerald Cubitt NATURAL HISTORY •  2008 •  PAPER  • 208 PAGES This handsome book combines stunning color photography, detailed maps and a series of well written essays by a scientist working in the region. After introducing each of the geographical areas of Malaysia, the book offers detailed portraits of each of the national parks and reserves. (MSA03, $29.95)
Wild Thailand  •  Belinda Stewart-Cox NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 208 PAGES An illustrated, handsome overview of the natural history of Thailand. It offers a thorough survey of the geography, habitats, plants and animals, with a focus on Thailand's parks and preserves. (TLD07, $41.95)
The World of the Polar Bear  •  Norbert Rosing  •  Ian Stirling NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  HARD COVER  • 204 PAGES • NEW Norbert Rosing provides all new photography for this second edition of his sumptuous and informative volume showcasing not only the photogenic bears and their cubs but also the sly Arctic fox, sleek seals, ungainly walruses, myriad seabirds and glimmering aurora borealis. Accompanying essays describe life in Churchill and the author's own experiences traveling and working in the Hudson Bay. (ARC50, $45.00)