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Featuring outstanding wine-label designs from more than 250 international vintners, this illustrated survey highlights leading designers who have elevated the design of wine labels to an art form. Tra
Have you ever wondered if one of your ancestors was a famous person? A president, or even a king or a queen? If you've shown a flair for painting or writing, maybe you've fantasized that you inherited
Fully revised and expanded, this guide to all the exuberance, splendor, and absurdity of Route 66 includes details on the magnificent architecture, natural wonders, vintage motels and cafes, unique mu
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A showcase of the incredible photography of Chuck Boyd, one of the most trusted and well-liked photographers in the entertainment business, this collection stands as an incredible legacy of rock-and-r
Destination: Cocktails is a travel guide to over 350 of the best craft cocktail bars in over 40 cities across the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Highlighting destinations from New Yor
This amazing portrait of the bizarre, shocking, weird, and wonderful moments that have come to define American popular culture is a follow-up to the critically acclaimed James Dean Died Here and Maril
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Including follow-up interviews which track contributors' lives since 9/11, as well as never-before-published photographs, this expanded second edition of a literary time capsule preserves a monumental
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