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Rogues and Scholars: A History of the London Art World: 1945–2000

While Stourton steers dangerously close to overfilling the book with names and anecdotes, his brisk writing style and honest approach will win over readers. Ultimately this is a remarkable story about a bygone world, well told by an insider.

Icons of Style: In 100 Garments

An engrossing encyclopedic study of the whos and whys behind what people wear. Will inspire readers to add classics to their wardrobe or rediscover the versatility of pieces they may have pushed to the back of their closet in favor of trendier pieces.
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A Book About Ray

A comprehensive survey with intelligent, thoughtful readings of key works, for both newcomers and those already familiar with Johnson’s art.
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Caspar David Friedrich: Art for a New Age

This is what art history books should be like. The well-written essays are crisp and laser-focused on subjects both esoteric and concrete. The illustrations and paintings are used skillfully. The scholarship has a modern perspective but carefully respects the historical time period when the artwork was created. Given the scale and scope of the Kunsthalle show, it’s possible that exhibitions like this, and books like this, will find the necessary cultural cohesion and financial means scarce in the future.

Inventing the Modern: Untold Stories of the Women Who Shaped the Museum of Modern Art

For readers curious about how museums work, this engaging new look at MoMA’s origins will whet appetites for further scholarship on these fascinating figures.
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BLK MKT Vintage: Reclaiming Objects and Curiosities That Tell Black Stories

This one-of-a-kind monograph will inspire readers to cherish and curate their own collections.
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The Story of Perfume

Overflowing with fragrance facts, this accessible survey will delight perfume lovers on many levels.
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The African Gaze: Photography, Cinema and Power

With its beautiful design and a wealth of accessible material, including 280 photographs, an introduction by Mamadou Diouf, and interviews with luminaries Samuel Fosso and Souleymane Cissé, this book is a valuable resource for contemporary art history collections and a must-read for those interested in African photography and film.

Empresses of Seventh Avenue: World War II, New York City, and the Birth of American Fashion

Well written and informative, with extensive research notes. Highly recommended for fashion merchandising and women’s studies readers.
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