Book of the Day Posted Nov 20, 2025

Book of the Day: Wes Anderson - The Archives

From the distributor: "An archive is always a time machine, but the archives of Wes Anderson take us on a journey not just through time, but through layers of stories and the experiences of storytelling—on paper and on film. This volume chronicles these stories with a deep dive into Anderson's personal archive, celebrating his 30-plus years in cinema. From the start of his career, he has maintained a rich library of notebooks, drawings, paintings, Polaroids, props, puppets, sets and costumes from his films. Presented here, these objects are enhanced and illuminated by Anderson's long-time collaborators, including actors Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson and Tilda Swinton; composer Alexandre Desplat; musician Seu Jorge; and music supervisor Randall Poster. The book also features an extensive interview with Anderson himself, reflecting on his films and working process. Wes Anderson: The Archives accompanies the first retrospective exhibition of Anderson's work, curated by La Cinémathèque française in Paris and the Design Museum in London. It is the first book to be produced in such close partnership with the filmmaker himself."

Events Posted Nov 15, 2025

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 4-6PM: DANIEL ARNOLD IN DISCUSSION AND SIGNING AT ARCANA!

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Okay, that's enough all-caps. You Are What You Do is the comprehensive new monograph from Daniel Arnold - one of New York’s most renowned and obsessive modern street photographers. Over the past fifteen years, Arnold has become a cult figure in the city’s visual culture, known for his raw, humanistic encounters with its citizens and for collaborations spanning from the Safdie brothers to the Met Gala and beyond. Rooted in a well-trodden lineage of New York street photography, Arnold’s work channels the chaos, chutzpah, humor and vitality that define the city, yet reveals something more: a tenderness and empathy that courses through every frame. There are genuine moments of sadness and grief mixed with joy, alongside spontaneous, unscripted scenes of pure street cinema, blended with candid images from fashion shoots and film sets, all sitting effortlessly within Arnold’s generous visual language. Working from a vast archive, this landscape-format book distills Arnold’s signature wry, tragicomic style into a spacious and classical book object. From the glamorous heights of high culture to the downtrodden and overlooked, You Are What You Do draws a wide, empathetic circle around New York’s characters and charm. A brand new example additionally SIGNED by photographer Daniel Arnold.

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Book of the Day Posted Nov 13, 2025

Books of the Day: Priscilla and Important Flowers Day Planner 2026

From the publisher, A24: "Book 015 in the A24 Screenplay Collection includes an introduction by Rashida Jones, an essay by Vendela Vida, on-set photography by Sofia Coppola, an excerpt from Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley, and Polaroids by Sabrina Lantos." Also in store at Arcana now: Sofia Coppola's Important Flowers imprint's new 2026 day planner!

Book of the Day Posted Nov 09, 2025

Book of the Day: The Last Dyes by William Eggleston

From the publisher: "This momentous publication catalogues the last major group of William Eggleston’s photographs to ever be produced using the dye-transfer method, the format in which he originally presented his work. Eggleston’s vivid photographs transform the ordinary into distinctive, poetic images that eschew fixed meaning. One of the foremost practitioners in the medium’s history, Eggleston is widely considered the father of color photography. He pioneered the use of dye-transfer printing for art photography in the 1970s. The technically advanced process—first developed by Kodak in the 1940s—allowed him to achieve the richness of tonal depth and color saturation that he had been searching for. In the early 1990s, Kodak stopped producing the dyes, paper, and film used for this process. With the necessary materials now discontinued, and the bulk of what remained being used for the major group of work presented at David Zwirner in Los Angeles, The Last Dyes marks the final presentation of new works completed in this medium. The publication includes a new essay by Jeffrey Kastner, offering critical insights into Eggleston’s enduring influence at this turning point in the history of photography."

Book of the Day Posted Nov 08, 2025

Book (Calendar) of the Day: Toilet Paper / Walter Chandoha

From the distributor: "Let's meow loud next year! The ToiletWalterPaperChandoha Calendar 2026 presents 13 photographs of sweet, cuddly and sleepy cats by American photographer Walter Chandoha (1920–2019), coedited by the animal-loving duo of ToiletPaper, Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari. Walter Chandoha, one of the world's most famous cat photographers, defined the visual language of cat portraits for over 80 years and took some 90,000 cat photos during his life. Hyperallergic contributor Carey Dunne once called him 'the one cat photographer to rule them all.' His signature lighting technique captured each cat's unique personality, creating timeless, empathetic images that continue to inspire artists and photographers today. Whether hanging in your home or your office (or perhaps both), this downright adorable collection of cats will be sure to leave a smile on your face month in and month out."

Book of the Day Posted Nov 07, 2025

Book of the Day: Ground Rules by Alejandro Cartagena

From the publisher: "Ground Rules is the first comprehensive, fully bilingual survey charting the career of the prolific photographer Alejandro Cartagena. Celebrated for his photobooks Carpoolers (2014) and A Small Guide to Homeownership (2020), Cartagena is known for his formally engaging and socially incisive images that span the politics of the US-Mexico border, suburban sprawl, and the increasing wealth disparities in North America. Ground Rules deploys a diverse array of photographic formats, from documentary and collage to the appropriation of vernacular photographs and AI-generated imagery, all unified by Cartagena’s commitment to addressing Mexico’s most pressing social and environmental issues with humor and pathos. Published to coincide with a mid-career solo exhibition at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, on view from November 2025 through May 2026." Book of the day. (Aperture, 2025)

Book of the Day Posted Nov 06, 2025

Book of the Day: Freedom Rhythm & Sound Chapter 2

From the distributor: "Album sleeve art from a transformative era in America's radical jazz culture, plus covers for recordings by Black poets, civil rights activists and experimental musicians Just over 15 years ago, Soul Jazz Records' Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker published Freedom, Rhythm & Sound, showcasing the stunning graphic works of independently published jazz record cover designs of the 1960s and 1970s from radical jazz musicians such as Sun Ra, John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders and more. These artists reshaped the cultural landscape for African American musicians in the US, transforming the role of jazz musician from nightclub entertainer to artist. The artwork of their often self-produced record cover designs reflected their radical agenda, spiritual awareness and singular search for musical and personal freedoms. Following the success of the first volume, Freedom, Rhythm and Sound: Chapter Two features hundreds more of these beautiful and rare jazz record cover designs from the 1960s to the 1980s. In addition to spotlighting the radical jazz musicians of this time, this second volume branches out to feature record cover art of recordings by Black poets, civil rights speechmakers and other experimental pioneers." Book of the day.

Book of the Day Posted Nov 05, 2025

Book of the Day: Tom Sachs Guide

From the publisher: "The definitive exploration of the prolific material, intellectual, cultural, and commercial output of inimitable artist Tom Sachs. A 21st-century creative force, Tom Sachs’s critically acclaimed practice spans sculpture, installation, painting, film, ceramics, and industrial design. Tom Sachs Guide is the most comprehensive-to-date look at his work, documenting decades of rigorous and visionary artmaking. Vividly illustrated with more than 650 images and organized into thematic chapters, the book includes work across mediums, as well as longstanding collaborations with Nike and immersive reinterpretations of NASA missions. A rich appendix includes essential lists and charts, offering insights into the artist’s creative process and studio practice. An object direct from the hands of the artist, Tom Sachs Guide is a printed tour through his studio, his body of work, and the unique worlds he creates, designed and written in close collaboration with Sachs himself." (Phaidon, 2025)

Book of the Day Posted Nov 02, 2025

Book of the Day: I Hear Music in the Streets - New York 1969-1989

From the distro: "Featuring the work of Arlene Gottfried, Peter Hujar, Stephen Shames, Bruce Davidson, Susan Meiselas, Joseph Rodriguez and 60 other photographers, I Hear Music in the Streets is an ode to New York City's music scenes and subcultures from 1969 to 1989. The book is structured into eight thematic chapters, each exploring different communities, movements and spaces that shaped the city's music scene: "The Bronx Boys," "The Oddballs," "Black Power," "The Pride," "The Subways," "Our Latin Thing," "The Beach" and "Days of Disco." Guiding us through this urban journey is music historian Tim Lawrence, author of the bestselling titles Love Saves the Day (2004), Hold On to Your Dreams (2009) and Life and Death on the New York Dance Floor (2016). Photographers include: Andy Warhol, Arlene Gottfried, Bill Bernstein, Bruce Davidson, Bruce Gilden, Camilo José Vergara, Carrie Boretz, Chantal Regnault, Charles Stewart, Chris Stein, David Godlis, David Gonzalez, Diana Davis, Diego Echevarría, Dustin Pittman, Edo Bertoglio, Geraldine Pontius, Helen Levitt, Henry Chalfant, Jack Garofalo, Jamel Shabazz, Jill Krementz, Joseph Rodriguez, Laura Levine, Leee Black Childers, Leon Gast, Leonard Fink, Leonard Freed, Lynn Goldsmith, Martha Cooper, Marylinn K. Yee, Ming Smith, Nan Goldin, Nicholas Taylor, Peter Hujar, Pierre Venant, Richard Sandler, Ricky Flores, Roberta Bayley, Shane McCauley, Stephen Shames, Susan Meiselas, Thomas Hoepker, Tina Paul, Tod Papageorge, Tom Bianchi, Tom Lee, Volker Hinz, Waring Abbott." What a powerhouse! Book of the day!

Events Posted Oct 23, 2025

Stillz signing "Bad Bunny 2019-2025" Sunday October 26th at Arcana

Join us at Arcana this Sunday, October 26th from 4 until 6PM to meet the photographer Stillz as he signs copies of his new book collaboration with Bad Bunny! The book will be available for purchase! All are welcome! If you can't make it, please feel free to acquire a copy via our website at this link. Hope to see you soon!