Bicycle Travel Journal

For cycling enthusiasts, this journal by Nigel Peake features 20 illustrations with sections divided by countryside, mountain and city rides. We’ve always liked Peake’s work as lead illustrator for Hermès, and this is great insight into his personal work.

Patterns That Connect: Social Symbolism in Ancient and Tribal Art

$100 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> $100 Patterns That Connect: Social Symbolism in Ancient and Tribal Art 
 Art historian Carl Schuster discovered a set of patterns designed by ancient peoples to illustrate their ideas about kinship. He decoded this iconography, and it is presented in this elegant book featuring over 1000 illustrations. 
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Vivian Maier: Street Photographer

$26 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> $26 Vivian Maier: Street Photographer This book features the best of Vivian Maier’s photography. Her eye for detail, light, composition and most importantly timing depict all facets of city life during America’s post-war golden age. Included in this exceptional compilation are 136 pages of unseen work. Available from Amazon for $26 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> Vivian Maier: Street Photographer This …