For the enthusiastic reader and book lover, browsing through a bookshop is an irreplaceable experience. American author Elizabeth Stamp selected the 150 most unique bookstores in the world that are worth making a detour to visit. From Australia to France, and Japan to the United States, the bookstores here range from establishments that have been around for decades, to newly opened shops. Each shop has been selected for an outstanding feature, either an interesting backstory, a unique collection, or a fabulous setting. This handsomely bound book, the latest in the 150 series, has inspiring photographs and a wealth of information on each location.
- A gift for every golfer who dreams of traveling the world to the most beautiful golf courses
- The 150 golf courses that every enthusiast will want to visit
- Sixth book in the internationally successful '150' series (over 40.000 copies sold)
- Selected and written by Stefanie Waldek, contributor to Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, among others
Following 150 Bars, 150 Restaurants, 150 Hotels, 150 Houses and 150 Gardens, 150 Golf Courses You Need to Visit Before You Die is the newest addition to the successful 150 series. Here are the most beautiful golf courses in the world presented in a handy and handsomely illustrated guide. The golf courses bundled in this book are located all over the world and can be found along coastlines, in the mountains, in deserts, and along lakes, and they are all accessible to the public. When great golf courses meet the world's most stunning land forms, it makes for the most epic experience in the game. - GolfPass
- A completely updated version of this elegant, bestselling bar guide, with 50 new bars
- One of the books in the successful, beautifully designed and instantly recognizable 150 series
Since 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die came out in 2018, more than 17,000 copies have been sold. Time for an updated version, with no less than 50 new bars. Discover which bars you must visit worldwide for their delicious cocktails, unique interiors or authentic atmosphere. Sommelier and spirits connoisseur Jurgen Lijcops once again takes you on a trip/bar crawl around the world and also gives you the best cocktail recipes en cours de route.
- The ultimate list of the world's most beautiful national parks
- A carefully curated selection of the 150 most exceptional and most worth seeing natural parks
- Traveling with a focus on nature and exceptional experiences is a trend
- The latest book in the highly successful 150 series
This book explores all continents and countries in search of the most extraordinary national parks around the world. Well-known and lesser-known parks are featured, but they are all special because of breathtaking views, a unique atmosphere, or exceptional fauna and flora. In these parks you will experience unforgettable treks and adventures and enjoy magnificent views. From desert parks to safari parks, from jungle areas to the highest mountains; each park has its unique story to tell. This book can serve as a practical travel guide but also as inspiration for those looking for the ultimate next travel destination. A traveler's bucket list with a selection of the world's most incredible natural parks.
- Stunning photography of unique, iconic luxury cars
- Discover the crème de la crème of the most exceptional cars in unique locations
- Written by the editor-in-chief of luxury car magazine Octane
- Includes detailed shots and technical information
Hypercars have been a source of dreams since the 1980s: exotic, blazing fast and priceless, extravagant and iconic. They have left an indelible impression on the retinas of a new generation of collectors, willing to pay a high price to get their hands on them. Photographer Kevin van Campenhout is one of the few who has been able to see all the models of this automotive elite up close, after a hunt that took him all over the world. The graphic quality of his photographs, which have a simple but unique signature, highlights their spectacular lines and vibrant colors in the world's most beautiful landscapes or urban settings. He manages to be one of the few to gain access to track down and capture the rarest gems on four wheels. In this book, you will discover the secrets of the 25 most extraordinary and rare car-unicorns, iconic cars, photographed down to the smallest detail.
- More than 200 images of interiors in which Japanese aesthetics and Scandinavian design go hand in hand
- Author Laila Rietbergen has more than 340,000 followers on Instagram and with this book she provides the best of Japandi inspiration
- With practical tips and tricks, you will create your own Japandi-inspired home in no time
Get into this year's interior design trend: Japandi, a style that combines serene Scandinavian design elements with the richness of Japanese design tradition. It is characterized by a combination of beauty, functionality, and clean lines with a lot of attention to materials, textures, and natural touches. In addition to more than 200 images of the most beautiful Japandi-interiors and designs, this book gives practical tips on how to implement these ideas in your own home. This book will inspire you to create minimalist, yet luxurious Japandi interiors, where the design styles from two parts of the world meet.
- Infinite inspiration for an LA-inspired interior
- A comprehensive showcase of the most impressive interiors in Los Angeles
- Experience the seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, a hallmark of LA homes
- New book in the prestigious series: Barcelona Interiors ISBN 9789401485586, London Interiors ISBN 9789401485258, Ibiza Interiors ISBN 9789401489362
The diverse lifestyle, culture, and aesthetics of Los Angeles are beautifully captured in Los Angeles Interiors. The city is renowned for its eclectic mix of styles, from Hollywood Regency to Mid-Century Modern, and from Bohemian Chic to Contemporary Minimalism. The homes are shot by well known interior photographers Tim Hirschmann and Ye Rin Mok. The influence of the sunny climate is reflected in light-colored interiors with abundant natural lighting and airy layouts. As an epicenter of creativity and art, the book showcases homes where art, design, and self-expression take center stage. From historic Spanish colonial influences to contemporary designs, the architectural diversity of LA comes to life. This book highlights this variety and offers a wealth of architectural inspiration.
- Second book by Laila Rietbergen, author of the successful Japandi Living (9789401483711)
- The comprehensive book on Japandi style
- Including practical tips and stunning photography
- Author Laila Rietbergen is specialized in Japandi interiors, sharing her passion with more than 630K followers
The Japandi style has proven to be a timeless and beloved style for many. In her second book, Laila Rietbergen, author of the successful Japandi Living (9789401483711), dives deeper into the interior trend, with more practical tips, more diverse interiors and how to give them the 'Japandi Touch'. The book features more than 200 images of the most beautiful Japandi interiors and designs. Although natural and pastel colors set the direction in a Japandi interior, this time Laila does not shy away from interesting experiments with a bit more color. She informs you how to give small, dark spaces the lightness of Japandi, or how to make large, open spaces cozy anyway. She also explains the diversity of Japandi and the evolution the style has gone through in different places around the world.
- Updated edition of the popular hotel guide, with more than 10,000 copies sold!
- Includes 30 new hotels
- Exclusive selection from the reputable travel journalist Debbie Pappyn
- All hotels guarantee a unique experience: a unique view or location, the incredible luxury or inimitable charm, the sophisticated design, the service or simply manta rays and sea turtles swimming under your bed...
- The ultimate hotel bucket list
Hotels continue to appeal to the imagination. The sector re-invents itself time and time again and sets the limits for the ultimate overnight stay. But which hotels offer you a once in a lifetime experience? This book lists the ultimate top 150 hotels, compiled by travel and lifestyle journalist Debbie Pappyn. All hotels guarantee a unique experience: a unique view or location, the incredible luxury or inimitable charm, the sophisticated design, the service or simply manta rays and sea turtles swimming under your bed... Debbie Pappyn visited more than 1000 hotels. She draws from her own experience, adds her ultimate wish list and gives you the reason why you have to stay there. This is a revised and updated version of the ultimate 'bucket list hotel guide' and one of the 10 books in the highly successful 150 series.
The photographer Richard Koek is a visual storyteller with a gift for being in the right place at the right time. For this book, he turns his gaze to the people and streetscapes of New York, capturing the diversity and energy of the city that inspires so many to come here to realize their dreams. These are photos of real New Yorkers, night and day, at work and at play, in their neighborhoods, at their jobs, and on the street. The city itself, from glass fronted buildings to sidewalk food stands, reflects the tenacity and spirit of the people who call the Big Apple home. Richard has a unique eye for the still astonishing diversity of New Yorkers, natives or transplants. A transplant himself, there's no denying the power of Richard's personal vision of the city he has made his home. His evident talent and the works' singularity speak for themselves. - Julia Gruen, Executive Director, Keith Haring Foundation, New York
- Tribute to the most important fashion designer from the Netherlands
- The book accompanies Iris van Herpen's grand retrospective at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris
- Unique retrospective with more than 100 dresses and designs
- With a foreword by actress Tilda Swinton
Fashion is an instrument for change, to shift us emotionally. Through biomimicry I look at the forces behind the forms in nature, these patterns and natural cycles are my guide to explore new forms of femininity for a more conscious and sustainable fashion for the future. - Iris van Herpen Sculpting the Senses offers an overview of Iris van Herpen's work over the past 16 years. It not only shows the most iconic designs, but also explores her forward-looking vision of fashion on a deeper level. On the basis of 100 dresses, it becomes clear how much the designer challenges our vision of Haute Couture. Sculpting the Senses immerses you in Van Herpen's sensory universe and unites fashion, contemporary art, design and science on the basis of nine themes that together form the essence of Van Herpen's work.
- Tips, tricks, and inspiration for creating wonderful spaces in your garden where you can work, play, entertain, and dine
- Includes over 200 prestigious projects worldwide
Outdoor Interiors showcases the most beautiful garden designs in the world. Author Juliet Roberts highlights five styles - 'traditional', 'contemporary', 'playful', 'everyday' and 'minimal' - and gives plenty of tips for achieving the same style in your garden across different categories (dining, sitting, lounge, cooking and swimming). The result is a stylish coffee table book full of inspiration.
- A selection of the 150 loveliest international restaurants, that each have a unique story to tell
- An exclusive selection made by popular food blogger Amélie Vincent
- Updated edition of the popular restaurant guide, with more than 18,000 copies sold!
- Includes 30 new restaurants
Reflecting the international food scene, this book presents a bucket list showing today's most inspiring gourmet experiences. - Amélie Vincent - The Foodalist Chefs, gastronomy and lifestyle are hot topics. However, finding the ultimate dining experience around the world might be challenging and can be disappointing. From Paris (Plaza Athénée, Septime) and Mexico City (Quintonil, Lorea) to Tokyo (Den, Florilège, Sushi Saito), Amélie Vincent, also known as The Foodalist, selects 150 must-visit restaurants around the world in her latest book 150 Restaurants You Need to Visit before You Die. These culinary hotspots promise a unique experience to the diners, through exquisite menus, original designs and creative chefs. Founder of The Foodalist Communication Agency (www.thefoodalist.com), Amélie Vincent, is an expert in revealing culinary trends worldwide. She has the world's best chefs in her network, and works with the most influential media around the world. Thanks to her photographer's eye and her experience as a culinary journalist, 150 Restaurants You Need to Visit before You Die is the ultimate bucket list for every single foodie and gourmet traveller and the sequel to the equally standout book 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die ISBN: ISBN 9789401449120.