PARIS THEN AND NOWA CENTURY AGO, EUGENE ATGET ROAMED THE STREETS OF PARIS, PHOTOGRAPHING THE CITY INSIDE AND OUT. BRINGING TOGETHER HIS SPLENDID, ROMANTIC PORTRAITS OF AUTHENTIC OLD PARIS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS OF CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS, THIS COMPILATION EXPLORES THE CITY FROM OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE 20TH CENTURY, REVEALING ITS ENDURING CHARACTERISTICS AND DISTINCTIVE STYLE.

Paris Style

Arts & Photography

Taschen, Angelika

Reiter, Christiane

Architecture

Taschen America, LLC

Among the gems waiting for you in Great Escapes Asia: - In Kerala, India, choose between luxurious tree houses suspended 25 meters off the ground or futuristic-looking, Star Wars-style houseboats made of bamboo poles, palm leaves, and coconut fibers - Are you more the resplendent-resort or budget-bungalow type? Find the best of both in Bali - The best place for a delectable cup of joe: a luxury lodge and spa on a java plantation in (you guessed it) Java - In the Philippines, an organic resort composed of superimposed huts whose every room affords instant access to the beach via rope ladder - Tadao Ando's sprawling minimalist concrete-and-steel hotel attached to the contemporary art museum in Naoshima, Japan--the perfect place to contemplate on the relationship between humans and nature - An exclusive hotel on a private island in Sri Lanka, once owned by Paul Bowles and frequented by Arthur C. Clarke and Peggy Guggenheim - Thatched-roof cottages in India whose gardens overflow with mangos, nutmeg, and cardamom - An Ayurvedic spa in the Himalayas where nothing matters but peace and relaxation - In Myanmar, an elegant river cruise boat and a hotel on a breathtaking archeological site - Chairman Mao's former getaway in Beijing, where you can rent his lavish, traditionally-decorated suite complete with adjoining concubine rooms

The Hotel Book: Great Escapes Asia

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Continuing its quest to seek out the world's most unique and inspiring hotels, TASCHEN takes on South America. This diverse selection of hotels, posadas, and haciendas highlights the most exceptional destinations on the continent. Among the breathtaking paradise spots are a hotel on a Patagonian natural reserve, a hacienda perched high in the Andes mountains, an adobe hotel in the Chilean desert, a converted monastery in Peru, a hotel built entirely of salt in Bolivia's Uyuni salt desert, and an ""ecolodge"" on a natural reserve in the Amazon rain forest. For the love of nature, tango dancing, and caipirinhas, nothing beats these exotic escapes from the fast lane. Countries included: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Equador, Peru, Uruguay

The Hotel Book Great Escapes South America

With its tumultuous history, bustling international community, and cutting-edge art scene, Berlin is naturally home to a very diverse range of interiors which reflect the city's mix of Eastern and Western influences. Traversing the city's most eclectic and unique interiors, Berlin Style offers an inspiring view of Berlin and its inhabitants.

Berlin Style

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Shot by Italian interior photographer Giorgio Possenti, these sumptuous photographs of penthouses, open space interiors, and minimalist homes (filled with original designs by the likes of Le Corbusier, Jacobsen, Eames, and Saarinen) are a rare and wonderful treat.

Sydney Style

Morocco Style

Photographed by Gianni Basso/Vega Mg, these images capture the spirit and atmosphere of a city whose colorful patina and soulful people are the essence of its charm.

Havana Style

Beyond the Green Hills of Africa...Immerse yourself in the safari experience without leaving the confines of your home! This splendidly illustrated book features photographs of safari animals as well as romantic terraces with views, airy interiors decorated with natural materials and artifacts, and more - the very best of Africa's most beautiful lodges, homes, and guest houses.

Safari Style

This rich, elegant picture book plunges into the heart of Africa via its stunning interiors, bringing together a wide selection of inspirational dwellings. You’ll find the best examples of African interior decoration from Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo.

African Style: Exteriors, Interiors, Details

Exploding with color, textures, patterns, and ideas, this guide to the best of Mexican d?cor is packed cover to cover with splendid eye-popping photos. From Costa Careyes to the Yucatan Peninsula, this diverse selection of villas, casitas, haciendas, cabanas, and palapas paints a multihued picture of Mexican style.

Mexico Style

Stoeltie, Rene

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