Mark Twain’s Advice for Little Girls

Mark Twain’s witty advice to little girls was originally given out by the legendary author in 1865, and then lovingly retold in Italian in 2010 by illustrator Vladimir Radunsky. When Maria Popova, the brains behind the website Brain Pickings, stumbled upon it soon after, she decided to bring Radunsky’s rendition to life in English. Packed with humorous advice and charming pictorials, this how-to guide is …

Brandt Nudes

This hardcover book of work by renowned photographer Bill Brandt explores the high contrast and distorted nude form in conjunction with built and natural landscapes.

A Map Of The World

This compelling collection shows how cartography has evolved with contemporary maps through a new generation of original and sought-after designers, illustrators and artists who have a passion for map making.