●Purchase here● Published by Prestel. "This magnificently illustrated and deeply researched volume takes the reader on a journey throughout the Indian subcontinent to explore the history and traditions of its textiles. India's rich and vibrant textile tradition boasts an enormous range of techniques and extraordinary level of artistry. Drawn from one of the world's finest collections of Indian textiles, this book presents a fascinating overview of several centuries of artistic production from every corner of India. Each section examines a different region to reveal its distinct textile traditions, patterns, and processes: Patola silks from Gujarat, lampas weaves preserved in Tibetan temples, mordant resist dyed cottons exported to Indonesia, silk saris from Murshidabad and embroideries from rural Bengal and Punjab. The book also delves into the roles that textiles have played in daily life over the centuries, from household and dowry textiles to devotional pieces and exquisite materials crafted for rich patrons. Each object is photographed from multiple angles and reproduced in meticulous detail. Many of the antique pieces featured here are exceedingly rare, which makes this book an invaluable resource. Gorgeously illustrated, this volume makes a stunning gift for anyone interested in the history and craftmanship of one of the world's oldest textile traditions." By Helmut and Heidi Neumann.
Searching for the Young Soul Rebels. ● Purchase ● "An investigation of the outsized influence of the Mod subculture on key figures of the 1960s London art scene. Bonding over matters of taste and style, the ‘Mods’ of late 1950s London recognised in one another shared affinities for Italian-style suits, tidy haircuts, espresso bars, Vespa scooters and the latest American jazz. In this groundbreaking book, leading art historian Thomas Crow argues that the figure of the Mod exerted an influence beyond its assumed social boundaries by exemplifying the postwar metropolis in all of its excitement and complexity. Crow examines the works of key figures in the London art scene of the 1960s, including Robyn Denny, David Hockney, Pauline Boty, Bridget Riley and Bruce McLean, who shared and heightened aspects of this new and youthful urbanity. The triumphant arrival of the international counterculture forced both young Mods and established artists to reassess and regroup in novel, revealing formations. Understanding the London Mod brings with it a needed, up-to-date reckoning with the legacies of Situationism, Social Art History and Cultural Studies."
● Purchase ● The oldest restaurant in Hollywood – the legendary Musso & Frank Grill -- has published a wonderful book about its history, lore, cuisine, clientele, and staff, a great tribute to a truly Great Place (Written by Michael Callahan with an introduction by novelist Michael Connelly). A family business for over 100 years, this Los Angeles treasure has been a sanctuary for more creative titans than there is space to list here. Anthony Bourdain said "There are but a handful of restaurants in the world where you can stop inside and immediately think: 'I'm home.' Musso & frank is one of them. Jonathan Gold said "Musso & Frank is the most L.A. of all of L.A. restaurants. It's the place to contentedly while away an evening over Welsh Rarebit and a couple of Gibsons, knowing that you are sitting in the place where William Faulkner blew out his liver." 'The Musso & Frank Grill' tells the whole story, including details about its founders, its food and its staff as well as stories of the Hollywood legends who became Musso’s regulars. This is the tale of its own rise to fame in Tinsel Town—both on and off screen. Bonus: They’ve even included a few of their most beloved recipes.
Legendary as it is, it's a real place and like so many of our cultural and culinary treasures, it could use your support right now. While it's no substitute for sitting at the bar behind a perfect martini with that sidecar, purchasing this book helps support the legendary haunt beloved by so many.
