James Bidgood is seen as the father of the pulp and glamour aesthetic, yet his photographic works are still scarcely known. He came to New York in 1951, intent on becoming a musical star, and earned h
Skyscrapers—up close and personal: A testament to the New York we once knew and still loveReinhart Wolf (1930–1988) had the unique ability to make every picture essential. He approached each of his su
Take a mind-bending ride through the masterworks of sci-fi cinema with this compendium of top movie posters of the genre. From the esoteric to the extravagant, the posters include sensations from Stev
Land of symbols: Where myth, death, and desire reignIt was in France and Belgium, the cradles of literary Symbolism, that Symbolist painting was born. In the late 19th century, painters such as Gustav
Blending themes of pop culture with techniques reminiscent of the old masters, Mark Ryden has created a singular style that blurs the traditional boundaries between high and low art. His work first
The Life and Art of Edward Weston Few photographers have created such a legacy as Edward Weston (1886-1958). After a decade of successfully making photographs with painterly soft-focus techn
Art AblazePyrotechnics and pure self-expression at Burning Man One hundred miles from the gambling town of Reno, in the wilderness of northern Nevada, lies a vast, hostile plain known as the Black Roc
The houses architects design for themselves The greatest challenge in designing homes is negotiating the delicate balance between aesthetics and the personal desires of the occupants. While it’s i
A monumental logo compilation The 2009 Academy Award-winning animated short Logorama, focusing on the use of logos and brands, became a point of reference for corporate culture. Conceived by
Restaurants and bars offer architects and interior designers the opportunity to design for both style and entertainment; aesthetics and function must come together to create ambiance and conviviality
Breathtaking interiors and decor from around the world The first volume of Angelika Taschen's new series on contemporary interiors features the world's most amazing, exquisite, and interesting apartme
Cinema at the dawn of the third millennium Our groundbreaking movies by decade series continues with this new volume dedicated to the most interesting and important films made in the decade since t
The photographer who can do it allIf photography had a royal family, Mario Testino would be its reigning prince. So omnipresent is he at major magazine shoots and A-list events—an insider if ever th
High Five!: The latest TASCHEN selection of the world's top illustrators TASCHEN's regular Illustration Now! series brings you the latest, groundbreaking work from the world’s most exciting illustra
Sweet cheeks in 3-DA cornucopia of delectably rounded, fully dimensional derrieresThe Kama Sutra gives detailed instructions on how to spank it. Contemporary Italians touch it for luck before placing
Thrilling wilderness: Celebrating the diversity of life on earthEye to Eye, the first personal portfolio by master photographer Frans Lanting, presents an extraordinary collection of animal images by
Rock on From Elvis to Nirvana: the most important record covers in rock history Album art is indelibly linked to our collective musical memories; when you think of your favorite albums, you picture
