This lavish, hand-painted artist volume comes to light for the first time since it was created by Deborah Passmore Gillingham (b. ? - 1877) in the ...

Welcome to a celebration of alternatively designed wrist- and pocket watches, which honors innovative craftsmanship within the world of modern horo...

The Lincoln funeral and the nearly 1,700-mile epic journey of the funeral train was the biggest single event to happen in the lives of American cit...

President Abraham Lincoln appointed 133 Major Generals to lead the union army. Their photographs and biographical sketches are provided in this can...

Follow the saga of this remarkable fiber from seed to woven fabric. Learn about flax cultivation, processing and spinning, natural and synthetic dy...

Peek into the most personal clothing in a woman's boudoir-the undergarments designed to shape, conceal, enhance, and reveal the body to create a si...

Journey into the best of British Isles literati in this comprehensive and concise review of 50 of the greatest writers and poets. Learn how these d...

Collecting antique paper lithographed toys is an exciting and visually rewarding hobby. These vividly printed toys remind us of a time gone by when...

Featuring over 370 stunning photos and detailed, scholarly text, this is the first book about this popular 19th century European art form! They are...

Learn to make leather creations that you and your family and friends will love to use. From a cuff bracelet to mittens, a protective tablet case, o...

Join two ufology researchers as they stare into the cold, black eyes of alien visitors—those little Gray bastards who are omnipresent in our daily ...

A light-hearted passport to 10 whimsical and elegant little scenes to make from paper and then display under cloches. A lush tropical jungle, a tee...

In 1988, Aletta and Peter Stas founded Frédérique Constant, a manufacturer based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, that develops exceptional and afford...

Across America old barns of all kinds are being imaginatively converted into new spaces in which to live and work. They offer luxuries otherwise sc...

What we celebrate today as "crafts" were once the means of everyday manufacture. The craftsman's product was not quaint, archaic, or merely decorat...

Built in 1883, the Hotel Chelsea, on 23rd Street in New York City, quickly became the most famous and notorious hotel in the world. From day one, i...

Whether the name Limoges brings to mind a region in France, the city of Limoges, or the factories that produce fine Limoges porcelain, a picture of...

A great guide for budding wood workers, parents, and future wood scientists. For anyone who has ever used, owned, or been curious about wood of any...

Lledo is now over ten years old, and its wonderful products are numerous and interesting enough to fill a wonderful new book by America's foremost ...

Works by nearly 100 of today's most prominent artists—including Willie Cole, Mark Dion, Mona Hatoum, Peter Saul, Yinka Shonibare, and Laurie Simmon...

Firefighters are the unsung local heroes of every community. They protect our towns and cities, risk their lives, and give up their free time when ...

Wonder at amazing widths of log that stretch the lengths of walls, and soar to cathedral ceilings amidst exposed timber framing. This is an inspiri...

This beautifully illustrated book offers you an opportunity to explore 18 private log homes and getaway cabins. Acclaimed architectural photographe...

For those who dream of living in a log home, this treasure trove of images will be a welcome delight . Now in its second edition, the book has been...