Pictorial Books

Throughout its 93- Throughout its 93-year existence, Coolangatta - which stood at 464 Remuera Road from 1913 to 2006 - was unquestionably Auckland's most admired residence. To many, it was known as 'The Lotto House', meaning that if they were lucky enough to win Lotto, they would buy it. When Coolangatta was destroyed without warning in 2006, lawyer and author Peter Macky became determined to find out exactly how and why such a tragedy could have occurred. Who was responsible? Was it the owners or a purchaser from them? What... read more

Explored through the eyes of photographer Max Derhy in over 900 evocative images, and interspersed with apercus and anecdotes of those who have lived in and loved the city, this is a unique guide to Paris. Starting at Point Zero, at the foot of Notre Dame, and followed by a map of the metro and suburban train network, the book takes you on a virtual tour of the city and its environs, accompanied by commentaries by the likes of Paul Auster, Henry Miller, Michel Houellebecq, Baudelaire, Stendhal, Zoe Valdes and Sonia Rykiel. From tra... read more

In 2005 Jane Webster sold her house in Melbourne and took her four children out of school and moved to a rather run-down chateau in France. She had been running her business The French Table, which specializes in foodie tours around Paris, for nearly 10 years, but she was looking for a more permanent base to set up a cookery school. Finally she and her family came across a chateau in Normandy which was to become home. With a photographer following Jane for much of the time, we discover this lush and gorgeous corner of France with h... read more

From one of the world's most exciting new photographers and the editor of world-renowned New Yorker magazine, Power is an extraordinary portrait of political power at the highest level. Especially commissioned by the New Yorker magazine, Platon has photographed over 100 members of the United Nations. Presidents, prime ministers and heads of state sit side by side with dictators and revolutionaries to provide an intimate and unique perspective on the world's leaders.

101 reasons to go back to Italy! This compact information-filled volume will take you from the jewel-like atmosphere of the Amalfi Coast with its Byzantine Duomo, to the refined beauty of Siena and its world-renowned Palio; to the ancient Etruscan hill-town of Cortona and more. An excellent arm-chair guide, this remarkable book takes readers on a tour of Italy's 101 most spectacular villages and towns, all of which are presented in vivid colour images side by side with their history and most important sights. In addition, each entr... read more

Captain Scott perished with four of his fellow explorers on their return from the South Pole in March 1912. Almost immediately the myth was founded, based on Scott's diaries, turning him into an icon of courage in the face of impossible circumstances. But during the final months of that journey Scott also took a series of breathtaking photographs: panoramas of the continent, superb depictions of mountains and formations of ice and snow, and photographs of the explorers on the polar trail. But these photos have never been seen - ini... read more

From France's leading panoramic photographer, this title presents the results of an unprecedented 20-year project to search out and document the country's untouched landscapes. All the images are taken with a classic panoramic camera. France is a perennially favourite destination for visitors, with many much-loved landscapes from the Aiguilles de Chamonix to Mont-Saint-Michel, or from the volcanoes of Auvergne to the calanques of Marseille. Yet, lesser known vistas also abound. Here in one unique volume are all the finest unspoilt ... read more

One of the world's great cities, Britain's capital has long been an icon not only for the seven million inhabitants who live and work there, but also for the many visitors who flock to the metropolis from nationwide and abroad. This is a visual guide to the city's pomp and pageantry, celebrations, carnivals and glittering night life.

This title contains a book & 4 CDs. Barcelona - It is not surprising that many people sing this city's praises: the Catalan capital gives new impulses to its visitors with unrivalled ease in the form of beauty and pleasure. The photographs in this coffee-table book have been inspired by the vitality of the city where life moves effortlessly between tradition and modernity. The music CDs features joyful alternative pop and cadenced progressive rock as well as romantic Canciones Traditionales and the wide scale of music from jazz to ... read more

Author Colin M. Roach collaborated with top-level artisans, historians, and martial arts experts to create a unique, in-depth study of these magnificent weapons from a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective. In addition to a foreword by seventh degree iaido black belt Nicklaus Suino and a sidebar by Mukansa-level polisher Abe Kazunori, "Japanese Swords"includes rare looks into the world of Mukansa-level swordsmiths Kawachi Kunihira and Gassan Sadatoshi. Complemented by hundreds of stunning high-resolution photos ... read more

Traces the history of cabinets of curiosities, from their first appearance in the inventories and engravings commissioned by Renaissance nobles such as the Medici or the Hapsburgs, via those of the Dane Ole Wurm and the Italian polymath Athanasius Kircher, to the serious 17th- and 18th-century scientists Elias Ashmole and Levinas Vincent.

This is the vivid history of the capital of love and photography. After Berlin, Los Angeles, and New York, here comes the 4th volume in our "Portrait of a City" series: "L'air de Paris". A city built on two millennia of history, Paris is entering the third century of its love story with photography. It was on the banks of the Seine that Niepce and Daguerre officially gave birth to this new art that has flourished ever since, developing a distinctive language and becoming a vital tool of knowledge. "Paris, Portrait of a City" leads ... read more

Laita's breathtaking images of sea life are mesmerising; his cutting-edge photographic techniques unveil the full splendour and other-worldliness of the ocean's creatures in an entirely new and thrilling way. Sea showcases the exquisite beauty and technical brilliance of Laita's images in a luscious large-format book. Leaping from the pages are piggy-backing sea horses, iridescent and deathly jellyfish, ethereal but menacing sting rays and deadly puffer fish - this master photographer reveals their colours, textures and personaliti... read more

At once touching, ethereal and warm, Rachael McKenna's unique viewpoint has made her one of the most successful animal photographers in the world today. When she recently embarked on a new life in France, it was inevitable that she would turn her insatiable photographer's lens to capturing the unexplored world around her. The French Cat is the result: atmospheric and glowing images of the countryside, buildings and feline inhabitants of France. Rachael's intense feeling for her subject matter positively radiates from her images, de... read more

Enter a world of luxurious indulgence with a select assortment of products and technical innovations for our gentlemen friends. Covering electronics, transport, accessories and gadgets, this truly is a dazzling array. For many men these coveted objects will represent dreams they've held since childhood. Without exception, these exclusive playthings are top of their class. Brand histories and distinctive details feature prominently. This lavishly illustrated volume helps readers make their wildest wishes come true--if only on the page!

"Frozen Planet" is the exciting successor to the ground-breaking "Planet Earth" and "Blue Planet" series, and has been created by the same award-winning team. Most of us will never travel to these great wildernesses and, even for those lucky enough to have gone, this portrait of our polar regions will surprise and astound. Take a journey to the last truly great wilderness regions. From the Great Melt in Spring to the 24-hour summer, the beginning of the Big Freeze and long dark winter, this epic series will follow the dramatic land... read more

Provence is a land apart, a territory of outstanding beauty and distinction that has fascinated outsiders since earliest times. This title features photographs and accounts of the most beautiful villages of Provence such as Vaucluse and the Bouches-du-Rhone and more.