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<DIV>In 1997, as George Lucas worked to complete early drafts for <I>Star Wars: </i>Episode I <I>The Phantom Menace</i>, he enlisted the talents of some of the greatest storyboard artists of the modern era to illustrate conceptual storyboards that would inform the development of the final shooting script, as well as the finished film. Working from Lucas’s ideas for scenes and sequences, these artists produced beautiful drawings that helped lay the foundations for the worlds, characters, and shots of the <I>Star Wars</i> Prequel Trilogy. Together, these conceptual storyboards show early takes on favorite scenes; alternate, unused approaches to character designs and environments; and entirely different approaches to key moments. Like wordless comic books, they have an energy and rhythm all their own that is fascinating to explore.<BR>Now, for the first time, Lucasfilm has opened its archives to present the best of the conceptual storyboards for Episodes I, II, and III. <I>Star Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy</i> collects the best storyboards from all three films together in one striking volume. Throughout this book, readers will find insight into how these conceptual storyboards helped to contribute both to the creation of the Prequel Trilogy and the expansion of the <I>Star Wars</i> universe.<BR><BR>Praise for Stars Wars Storyboards:<BR><BR>“We had no idea the <I>Star Wars</I> prequels could have been this good! Overall, the book gave us a new appreciation for what could have been . . . Plus it’s exceptionally gorgeous, and you should check it out.” —i09<BR></div>

<B>Featuring exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by Lucasfilm Publishing and its partners, this official companion to <I>Star Wars</I>: <I>The High Republic (Phase 1)</I> offers fans a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at an ambitious new era of <I>Star Wars</I> storytelling.</B><BR/><BR/><B>Foreword by Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm and eight-time Academy Award nominee</B><BR/><BR/><I>The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic</I> takes fans behind the scenes of Phase 1 of Lucasfilm Publishing’s massive crossover event. Collecting the very best concept art of the characters, worlds, ships, and creatures of the High Republic—designed jointly by the Lucasfilm visualists and a team of legendary comic book and <I>Star Wars </I>artists, including Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ryan Church, among many others—and presented alongside development materials and interviews with High Republic architects Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule, this is an essential guide to the creation, design, and realization of this visionary <I>Star Wars</I> era by author Kristin Baver.<BR/><BR/><I>The High Republic Phase 1: Light of the Jedi </I>finds the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic at the height of their respective powers, but following the events of the “Great Disaster,” the Jedi, led by Jedi Knights Avar Kriss, Loden Greatstorm, Keeve Trennis, and Stellan Gios, and joined by a diverse group of Padawans and Jedi Masters, are confronted by the looming threat of the Nihil—a marauding group of Outer Rim anarchists who stand opposed to all the Galactic Republic represents. In <I>The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic</I>, readers will discover the origins of the fan-favorite new characters taking on this threat, as well as exciting new starfighter and creature designs, beautifully rendered environments, and detailed views of Starlight Beacon—the shining symbol of hope in the Republic.<BR/><BR/> With more than 300 color illustrations, <I>The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic </I>is the only book to explore all facets of the design and artistic direction of a story that spans comic books, novels, and young adult books, taking <I>Star Wars </I>fans of all ages on a deep dive into the development of the <I>New York Times</I> bestselling series.

<DIV><B><I>Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook</I></B><B> is a guide for the modern knitter presenting more than 150 new and innovative cable stitch patterns ranging from basic to complex and offers enlightening insight into how cables are engineered, how knitters can design their own, and how knitters can mix and match cables in a knitting pattern. </B><BR/><BR/> Teacher, author, and master knitter Norah Gaughan shares her design principles and offers clear cable-making instruction throughout, always in a conversational, easy-to-understand voice that proceeds naturally, as one cable idea leads to the next. Master the art of cable knitting, then test your newfound skills with the 15 garment patterns for wraps, sweaters, and accessories.<BR/><BR/><B>Includes color photographs</B><BR/><BR/> Also available:<BR/><I>Knitting Nature</I><BR/><I>Knit Fold Pleat Repeat</I><BR/><I>Norah Gaughan’s Twisted Stitch Sourcebook</I></DIV>

<B><I>The Watch</I></B><B>—featuring Rolex, Patek Philippe, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling, and other collected and discussed watch brands—is a remarkable full-color guide to vintage and contemporary mechanical watches, perfect for both beginner and expert watch collectors. </B><BR/>  <BR/> A well-made men’s wristwatch combines inspired design, technical innovation, and precise craftsmanship. It helps to define a man’s personal style, and it can be an essential tool for many pursuits.<BR/>  <BR/> It might be a talisman or an heirloom. It can be a lifelong companion, or part of a collection that brings its own deep rewards. If it has a history, it can evoke the era in which it was made; if it’s new, it may speak to today’s cutting-edge technology. It may incorporate gold and porcelain or carbon composite and titanium.<BR/>  <BR/><I>The Watch</I> celebrates the craftsmanship of watchmaking for the watch collector. It features more than 600 vintage and contemporary watches from 50 leading brands that have made significant contributions to the history and craft of fine watchmaking. Reflecting the authors’ deep knowledge of every aspect of today’s lively and diverse community of watchmakers and watch collectors, it’s an essential book for any aficionado.<BR/>  <BR/> For this revised edition, national bestselling author Gene Stone is joined by Stephen Pulvirent of Hodinkee.com. Together, they have thoroughly revamped the book to reflect the current state of the watch world, with the addition of new brands, new models, and more focused and nuanced coverage of the traditional brand leaders. Here are 430 watches, profiles of collectors, and an update on buying, collecting, and maintaining watches. There is even an invaluable A-to-Z glossary of watch terms, completely updated.<BR/>  <BR/> This remarkable oversize, full-color book belongs in the home of every watch collector.

<P><B>From <I>Rolling Stone</I>, the definitive and spectacular companion book to one of the most popular and hotly debated lists in the music world.</B><BR/><BR/> This beautiful coffee table book is sure to pull in music fans and spark conversations, and is a joy to leaf through again and again.<BR/><BR/> In partnership with Abrams, <I>Rolling Stone</I> has created an oversize companion book to celebrate the updated list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, telling the stories behind every album through incredible <I>Rolling Ston</I>e photography, original album art, the magazine’s unique critical commentary, breakout pieces on the making of key albums, and archival interviews.<BR/><BR/> This anthology is based on Rolling Stone’s 2020 reboot of the original 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list, launched in 2003 and last updated in 2012, polling the industry’s most celebrated artists, producers, executives, and journalists to create the ranking.<BR/><BR/> The voters include both classic and contemporary artists, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish; rising artists like H.E.R., Tierra Whack, and Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail; as well as veteran musicians such as Adam Clayton and the Edge of U2, Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan, Gene Simmons, and Stevie Nicks.<BR/><BR/> The book is boldly designed, includes hundreds of color images, and is packed with surprises and insights for music fans of all ages. </P>

<P><B>Explore how the world around us can inspire meaningful, personal, and beautiful interiors to make a house a home in </B><I><B>Sense of Place</B></I><B> by interior design experts and </B><I><B>Travel Home </B></I><B>authors Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel.</B></P><P>From the pastoral beauty of the English countryside to the streets of Mallorca, and from the warm desert palette of New Mexico to the sunny streets of Los Angeles, <I>Sense of Place</I> juxtaposes interior shots, exterior landscapes, and local scenes to reveal the natural harmony between more than 20 homes and their exterior surroundings.</P><P>Mother-daughter team Goebel and Flemming break down the details of how top designers and creatives style their homes by drawing inspiration from place. With practical tips and evocative essays, interior design and travel enthusiasts alike will be inspired to design their homes to reflect lived experiences.</P><P>For anyone interested in curating a home that is personal, functional, and beautiful, it’s important to understand how our surroundings impact our interiors. When a space evokes a strong sense of place––a sense of belonging and comfort––it becomes a place to rest and feel grounded, surrounded by those you cherish most.</P><P>Evoking nostalgic attachment, the colors and textures of a landscape, or cultural traditions, meaningful and inspired interior design is bound to reflect the broader context of a place.</P>

<DIV><P><I><B>Vogue: The Covers </B></I><B>presents a visual archive spanning more than a century of the magazine’s cover art, tracing the evolution of fashion, photography, and celebrity through the images that defined each era.</B></P><P>This lavish, beautifully illustrated coffee table book includes five frameable <I>Vogue</I> cover prints that can be removed from the back of the book. <I>Vogue: The Covers</I> is a must-have for every fashion lover and collector.</P><P>Featuring both classic covers from the magazine’s 125-year history and selections from the modern era, the book is organized chronologically by decade, moving from early illustrated covers to contemporary photography and reflecting shifts in style, culture, and media over time. Unforgettable recent covers include celebrated figures such as Michelle Obama, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and Lena Dunham.</P><P>For readers and collectors alike, it offers not just a showcase of iconic imagery but a visual record of how <I>Vogue</I>’s covers have mirrored changing tastes and trends across generations.</P><P>From Gallery Met founder and author Dodie Kazanjian, <I>Vogue: The Covers</I> is designed for gifting, sharing, and display.</P></DIV>

<P><B>Property expert Katy Campbell and acclaimed photographer Mark Nicholson offer an exclusive insider's look at some of the Cotswolds' most charming and inspirational private homes—many rarely photographed and seldom seen by the public.</B></P><P><B>Foreword by the Duchess of Marlborough</B></P><P>Perfect for admirers of English country style, interior design, architecture, and the timeless beauty of the British countryside, <I>At Home in the Cotswolds</I> is a celebration of beautiful Cotswold houses and their interiors.</P><P>Katy and Mark take us on a tour of the villages and rolling hills of the Cotswolds as they uncover some of the most charming and inspirational homes in the region: a chocolate-box cottage, an exquisite former rectory, a Georgian farmhouse, an elegant manor house, a stately home rich in history and character, and more.</P><P>Home to artists, writers, rock stars, and royalty—and featured in popular TV shows and films such as <I>Bridget Jones’s Diary</I>, <I>Downton Abbey</I>, and <I>Pride and Prejudice</I>—the cottages and grand houses of the Cotswolds have captured the imagination of people around the world.</P><P>The featured homes, along with their adjacent gardens, were chosen not only for their architectural beauty but for their stunning interiors, which range in style from classical English country retreat to chic contemporary dwelling. Each house, and the interior design of its rooms, reflects the charm and character of its owners—and comes with its own unique and intriguing story.</P><P>Filled with stunning photography, remarkable homes, and ideas to bring English country elegance into any setting, <I>At Home in the Cotswolds</I> is both an inspiring design resource and a beautiful coffee-table keepsake.</P>

<DIV><P><B>V</B><I><B>ogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute</B></I><B> invites you into the stunning spectacle that comes when fashion and art meet at the annual Costume Institute gala known as the Met Gala.</B></P><P><I><B>Curated by Vogue editors Hamish Bowles and Chloe Malle  *  Introduction by Anna Wintour  *  Foreword by Max Hollein, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art </B></I></P><P>This lavish coffee table book draws from <I>Vogue</I>’s archives to place the iconic Met Gala alongside the groundbreaking exhibitions that shape it, presenting a visual record of how fashion, culture, and media intersect at the highest level.</P><P>Encompassing nearly two decades of exhibitions and opening-night galas, <I>Vogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute</I> follows the evolution of the Institute’s most influential shows, from <I>Chanel</I> to <I>Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty</I>, <I>China: Through the Looking Glass</I>, <I>Heavenly Bodies</I>, and <I>Camp: Notes on Fashion</I>. Each chapter brings together exhibition photography, installation views, and the Vogue fashion editorials these shows inspired.</P><P>Anchored by imagery from both the galleries and the gala, the book pairs runway-level fashion with behind-the-scenes and red-carpet moments: designers, models, and A-list attendees arriving in looks that interpret each year’s theme. Drawing on the extensive Vogue archive, it also features work by leading photographers including Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, and Craig McDean, alongside the editorial vision of Vogue’s most influential editors and writers.</P><P>Organized chronologically by exhibition, the book offers a clear, visual progression through the Costume Institute’s recent history, showing how each show both reflects and shapes its cultural moment. The result is a detailed account of how fashion exhibitions move from curatorial concept to global event.</P><P>For readers interested in fashion, art, and contemporary culture, this volume presents both a record of the exhibitions themselves and a view of the Met Gala as a defining platform for fashion’s public expression.</P></DIV>