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A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader (Hardcover)

By Maria Popova (Editor), Claudia Bedrick (Editor)

$27.96

ISBN: 9781592702282

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Published: Enchanted Lion Books - December 31st, 2018

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This is a powerhouse of a collection that will ignite or reaffirm your love for reading, literature, art and life. Personal and passionate letters addressed to the reader by various names ranging from Jane Goodall to Shonda Rhimes showcase how reading has shaped their lives and holds the power to shape yours. Paired with an illustration created by a celebrated artist, the writing and visuals are woven so perfectly together, you could land on any page and feel as though that is exactly where you were meant to be.

Jane

Bestiarium Greenlandica: A Compendium of the Mythical Creatures, Spirits, and Strange Beings of Greenland (Hardcover)

By Maria Bach Kreutzmann (Editor), Engell Ujammiugaq (Introduction by), Agust Kristinsson (Illustrator)

$23.96

ISBN: 9781777081706

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Published: Eye of Newt Books - April 19th, 2022

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Everyone know what a leprechaun is. Or a fairy, or a unicorn. But why dont as many know about Amaroq the giant wolf that can steal your soul if threatened? And Eqalussuaq the shark that brings fish to widows and orphans?

John

Creature: Paintings, Drawings, and Reflections (Hardcover)

By Shaun Tan

$28.00

ISBN: 9781646142002

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Published: Levine Querido - November 1st, 2022

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Hugely interesting and inspiring collection of Shaun Tan's weird creature illustrations, plus insight from Tan about his artistic development and approach to design. Great for Weird Creature Enthusiasts small and large!

Piera

Phenomena: Doppelmayr's Celestial Atlas (Hardcover)

By Giles Sparrow, Martin Rees (Foreword by)

$52.00

ISBN: 9780226824116

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Published: University of Chicago Press - November 14th, 2022

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A coffee table book that sits right at the intersection of art, science, and history! If someone you love has an interest in star-gazing, astrology, or just likes beautiful illustrations, this makes for a perfect splurge.

Murphy

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

By Odd Dot

$20.79

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

$32.00

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

Women Holding Things (Hardcover)

By Maira Kalman

$32.50

ISBN: 9780062846679

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Published: Harper Design - October 18th, 2022

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I love everything Maira Kalman does, but this is particularly perfect. Through paintings and short captions, Kalman beautifully evokes the stories and complexities of women’s lives. A gift for every woman you know.  

— Katie

A Million Sea Creatures: Marine Cuties to Color (Paperback)

By Lulu Mayo

$9.99

ISBN: 9781454711582

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Published: Union Square Kids - October 18th, 2022

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I really can't get enough of Lulu Mayo's coloring books. They're so adorable and perfect for when you need to just release. They're also perfect for fidgety hands that need something to do for the brain to focus.

Stacey

smART: Use Your Eyes to Boost Your Brain (Adapted from the New York Times bestseller Visual Intelligence) (Hardcover)

By Amy E. Herman, Heather Maclean (With)

$17.99

ISBN: 9781665901215

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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - October 25th, 2022

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Make trips to the museum about more than the gift shop. An art history lesson for the whole family, SmART gives kids the foundational tools they need for seeing and thinking about the would around them. I wish I had it for my 19-year-old.

Wendy

Mythic World (Paperback)

By Kerby Rosanes

$15.00

ISBN: 9780593186022

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Published: Plume - March 29th, 2022

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A coloring book of mythic detail. Rosanes' art is gorgeous enough to hang in just black and white, but also allows for a ridiculous amount of detailed coloring without the repetition of other detailed coloring books. Bring myths and monsters to life with your own flair! (Particularly great if you, say, happen to be stuck inside with limited mobility)

Stacey