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The Beatles: Get Back (Hardcover)

By The Beatles, Peter Jackson (Foreword by), Hanif Kureishi (Introduction by)

$60.00

ISBN: 9780935112962

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Published: Callaway Arts & Entertainment - October 12th, 2021

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I try to choose staff picks of general interest, and I will freely admit that this book probably isn't - it is for readers who love the Beatles. You don't have to be a fanatic (I'm not), but if you love Let It Be (I do) then this book is not only appealing but probably mandatory. At a literal level, it is a textual and photographic transcript of the studio sessions preparing for their last concert, with the songs that became that album (and much of Abbey Road); but writ large it is really a narrative of the last phase of the band. They are talking, joking, playing, creating, arguing, reminiscing - far more than the story of a break-up, it is an exploration of a phenomenon. And the photos are magnificent.

David

The Hand Book: A Complete Guide (Hardcover)

By Magda Gargulakova, Vitezslav Mecner (Illustrator), Scott Alexander Jones (Editor)

$18.95

ISBN: 9788000066004

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Published: Albatros Media - November 8th, 2022

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This unique book is such a delight! Made up of vibrant illustrations-slash-infographics about the social, physical, historical, and aesthetic tradition of hands, readers of all ages are guaranteed to learn something new and have a lovely time doing so.

Catherine

I Am a Filipino: And This Is How We Cook (Hardcover)

By Nicole Ponseca, Miguel Trinidad

$40.00

ISBN: 9781579657673

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Published: Artisan - November 13th, 2018

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A great collection of recipes including vegetarian and vegan adaptations from the Filipino culture with stories and lots of pretty images too!

Hazel

Eye to Eye: Portraits of Lesbians (Hardcover)

By Jeb, Lori Lindsey (Afterword by), Lola Flash (Introduction by)

$30.00

ISBN: 9781944860370

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Published: Anthology Editions - March 23rd, 2021

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A beautiful collection of photos depicting beautiful lesbians of different identities and ages. A wonderful coffee table book!

Hannah

Rosamond Purcell: Nature Stands Aside (Hardcover)

By Gordon Wilkins, Mark Dion, Christoph Irmscher, Errol Morris, Belinda Rathbone

$65.00

ISBN: 9780847872282

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Published: Rizzoli Electa - September 13th, 2022

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This monograph by notable local artist Rosamond Purcell serves as the catalogue of a spectacular career retrospective exhibition currently taking up the entire 2nd floor of the Addison Gallery in Andover until Dec. 31st. With several insightful essays as well as an interview with the artist, this book stunningly displays the evolution of this remarkable American artist.

Dale

Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook (Hardcover)

By Illyanna Maisonet, Michael W. Twitty (Foreword by), Dan Liberti (Photographs by), Erika P. Rodriguez (Photographs by)

$32.50

ISBN: 9781984859761

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Published: Ten Speed Press - October 18th, 2022

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I am very much Not a Cook, but this book inspired me to try. Maisonet is like a personal cooking coach, and I love how she redefines authenticity as she knows it.

Sarah

The Story Orchestra: I Can Play (vol 1): Learn 8 easy pieces of classical music! (Hardcover)

By Jessica Courtney Tickle (Illustrator), Katy Flint, Rowan Baker (Adapted by)

$24.99

ISBN: 9780711264915

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Published: Frances Lincoln Children's Books - October 4th, 2022

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A gloriously illustrated music lesson for the littlest virtuosos in the making. The keyboard has color and shape coded instructions which make it a breeze to learn these 8-bar one-finger melodies. Beyond design, the true delight is the sound quality, which stands apart from other tinny sounding musicall toys.

Kendall

Shotgun Seamstress: An Anthology (Hardcover)

By Osa Atoe

$40.00

ISBN: 9781593767396

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Published: Soft Skull - November 29th, 2022

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A love letter and a call out to punk rock and underground music. A celebration of the communities outsiders build for themselves and of the DIY spirit that drives what those communities create. Shotgun Seamstress is a must for fans of punk rock and zines, of course, but also for anyone finding their way and defining themselves through the art and creation that speak to them.

Josh

The Antiquarian Sticker Book: Imaginarium (The Antiquarian Sticker Book Series) (Hardcover)

By Odd Dot

$25.99

ISBN: 9781250851895

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Published: Odd Dot - September 20th, 2022

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Another splendid sticker collection of bizarre Victorian imagery, presented in such a beautiful package. Perfect for esoteric crafters and stationery collectors of all ages. Can't go wrong with these!

Stacey

Making Videogames: The Art of Creating Digital Worlds (Hardcover)

By Duncan Harris, Alex Wiltshire

$40.00

ISBN: 9780500023143

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Published: Thames & Hudson - June 14th, 2022

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Got someone in your life who LOVES video games? This stunning artbook includes some of the most prolific worlds in the gaming industry and is a surefire hit on their coffee table... or maybe right next to their PC setup. With text accompanying the portraits, readers will get to see how these immersive worlds came to fruition. It's a gorgeous collectible for anyone harboring an intense love for virtual landscapes and all the possibilities that reside in them.

Cindy