The Filmmaker Says

Compelling and sometimes controversial words from the visionaries behind the camera

Hot off the Princeton Architectural Press is “The Filmmaker Says,” a collection of quotes from the people who envisioned (and then brought to life) history-making films, from Charlie Chaplin to Kathryn Bigelow to Akira Kurasawa. Their words, compiled and carefully arranged by Jamie Thompson Stern to create a flowing dialogue, are sure to inspire budding film students and avid moviegoers alike. Stern isn’t new to …

Patricia Urquiola: Time to Make a Book

The Spanish designer's first monograph celebrates her eclectic, experimental style

Championed for her eclectic eye and design style, Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola is one of the most sought-after minds in contemporary design. To offer a comprehensive look at her expansive portfolio of architectural projects and product designs, Rizzoli recently published Urquiola’s first monograph, “Time to Make a Book.” The charmingly titled tome presents prototypes, process images and sketches alongside polished studio imagery of her most …

Rene Redzepi: “A Work in Progress”

Meditations, snapshots, recipes and more in this three-book collection

Packaged together with a cheerful yellow band, the three volumes of Rene Redzepi‘s latest cookbook are almost sculptural, but it is what is inside that is most intriguing. Unlike more traditional food publications, “A Work in Progress” puts emphasis on the unique thought process and creative philosophy that has distinguished Noma as a restaurant and Redzepi as a chef. The smallest, dark green volume, “Snap …