Golf: The Impossible Collection

Some golf courses are known for their beauty, others their history. Some are lucky enough to have both. But if it's truly worth mentioning, you'll find it in Golf: The Impossible Collection. Compiled by award-winning golf journalist George Peper, this astounding compendium covers the 100 most notable courses around the world. From the hallowed fairways of St. Andrews to greens and clubhouses built within the last few years, it gives intimate details of each and every spot alongside stunning photography and quotes. While the book itself is meant for casual reading, expect a serious urge to start booking tee times when you pick it up. Arrives in a hard shell display case.

Width: 14" / Height: 17" / Depth: 2.75" / Weight: 20 lbs / 200 pages

Rimowa

Rimowa's instantly recognizable grooved aluminum luggage dates back to 1950, but the company's roots go back even farther than that. It was founded in Cologne in 1898 by Paul Morszeck, and it was his son Richard who created the company's first aluminum trunk in 1937 and combined his first and last names to give the company its distinctive moniker. This oversized tome takes a look at the company's 120-year history, from its original wooden designs up through its most recent creations, whether they're made from aluminum or polycarbonate, are carry-on friendly or even iPhone-sized. The informative text is set alongside over 100 illustrations, providing an in-depth look at an icon of design.

Width: 11.0" / Height: 13.8" / Depth: 1.6" / Weight: 7.0 lbs. / 192 pages

NASA Graphics Standards Manual

For those that grew up in late '70s and '80s, the graphic designs of NASA are some of the most memorable of the period, appearing on everything from hats to the Space Shuttle. This reprinting of the NASA Graphics Standards Manual celebrates this outstanding identity system, which was used from 1975 to 1992. Recreated for public use for the first time from the personal copies of the original designers, Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn, it covers the logo, placement, color schemes, and other design standards that helped capture the imagination of a generation and make the American space agency a lasting, iconic part of our legacy of exploration. Included are scans of Danne's personal copy of the original manual, a forward from Danne, an essay by Christopher Bonanos, reproductions of the original NASA 35mm slide presentation, and scans of the 'Managers Guide', a follow up booklet distributed by NASA. Each copy is individually wrapped in a foil static shield, adding even more nostalgic rocket-age flair to this iconic design reference.

220 pages / 129 Image Plates / 9.5" x 11.5" / Hardcover

The Aviary Cocktail Book

Founded by Chef Grant Achatz & Nick Kokonas — the team behind Michelin-starred Alinea — The Aviary applies avant-garde cooking methods to create amazing cocktails. The Aviary Cocktail Book provides both a glimpse behind the scenes and the knowledge necessary to make some yourself. It was created in collaboration with the husband and wife team of Allen & Sarah Hemberger, alums of Pixar, WETA, and ILM, who worked to handle all the writing, photography, design, printing, and distribution in-house. The result is an impeccably-designed, insanely gorgeous book that goes far beyond a traditional compendium of recipes, making it the rare kitchen & bar-focused tome that's as pleasant to read as it is to use.

From Seamaster to Seamaster

The first Seamaster was introduced in 1948 as part of Omega's 100th-anniversary celebration. 70+ years and multiple iterations later, it's now the company's oldest model. From Seamaster to Seamaster explores the model's history, from its groundbreaking O-ring gasket — inspired by WWII submarines — to the Co-Axial movement and place on the wrist of modern-day James Bond. Alongside the text, including a foreword from Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, a series of full-bleed photos from French still-life specialist Philippe Lacombe bring the various references to life.

Width: 9.5" / Height: 12.25" / Pages: 360

Cocktail Codex

According to the architects behind Death & Co. — one of the best cocktail bars in the world — there are only six cocktails. From those six root categories every other mixed drink emerges, and Cocktail Codex is built on that fundamental idea. The six templates — the old-fashioned, martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whisky highball, and flip — provide the basis behind what works and what doesn't in the world of cocktails. The hardbound book also offers tips on infusions, syrups, cordials, tinctures, concentrates, what to substitute if you're missing ingredients, and much more.

The Monocle Guide Collection

Monocle guides are some of the most informative, appealing books you can add to your library. And now, you can purchase each of their six guides in one handsome package. From the first ever Monocle book: The Monocle Guide to Better Living, which tackles inspirational ways to improve your life — to their most recent release: The Monocle Guide to Building Better Cities, which unpacks what makes a city great, and how you can help improve the one you live in, or scout for the best one to call home. There are six volumes in the collection, each with a hardbound linen cover, beautiful photography, and intriguing reports that are certain to become a fixture on your coffee table and bookshelves.

Books included:
The Monocle Guide to Better Living
The Monocle Guide to Good Business
The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes
How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide
The Monocle Guide to Drinking & Dining
The Monocle Guide to Building Better Cities

Cocaine

Long before it became the party drug of choice with over 10 million users in the 1970s and 80s, cocaine and the unprocessed coca leaf were an essential part of the development of indigenous South American cultures. Cocaïn: History & Culture tells the story of the infamous substance, including the period in the 1880s when the Surgeon-General of the US Army endorsed it for medical use, and the "family friendly" drink known as Coca-Cola — with syrup derived from coca leaves — made its debut. A fascinating examination of cocaine's history, the 184-page book is presented in full color and includes vintage advertisements and examples of its influence, from famous users to film and television illustrations like Scarface and Narcos.

Atlas of Remote Islands

Most travel-focused books transport you to faraway lands with stunning photography and boots-on-the-ground anecdotes. This is not one of them. Armed with nothing more than research and drawing tools, Judith Schalansky takes you to some of the most isolated places on Earth in her Atlas of Remote Islands: Fifty Islands I Have Never Set Foot on and Never Will. Historic events, scientific reports, and local legends serve as the introductions for the islands, each one depicted with hand-drawn maps that recall a more romantic, adventurous age of travel.

Width: 7.5" / Height: 10.5" / 144 Pages

A Man and His Watch

When you find the right watch, it becomes an extension of you. That's been the case for generations of iconic figures like Paul Newman, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Elvis Presley. A Man and His Watch profiles those figures and the timepieces they wore from the perspective of author Matthew Hranek, who traveled the world conducting interviews and gathering the histories of 76 watches. Each piece is attached to an original photograph and a detailed story of some of the most coveted watches in the world.

216 pages.

The Hunting Book

An ancient activity that was once a vital survival skill, hunting remains a widespread exercise for millions. The Hunting Book offers a wide-ranging view of the sport, from its history to the art, clothing, and custom weaponry hunters have used through the years. Presented from an international perspective, the book also provides tips for hunting equipment and accessories, along with a guide to the best hunting grounds around the world.

256 pages

The Harley-Davidson Book

Since their humble beginnings in 1903 in Milwaukee, Harley-Davidson has grown to become one of the largest motorcycle makers in the world. The Harley-Davidson Book not only traces the brand's history, but also provides a photographic catalog of the bikes themselves, along with customized "hogs", celebrity owners, and events and gatherings of fans who are among the most brand-loyal in the world. From panheads to knuckleheads to shovelheads, choppers, EVOs, flat trackers and everything in between, this hardbound book is a fitting tribute to an American classic that has shaped the motorcycle world.

Hideouts

The more we travel, the more unique experiences we crave. Hideouts offers a scenic view of some of the most remote cabins, tree-houses, and eco-lodges in the world in this book that fuses glamour and camping. The hardbound book is 256 pages of full-color destinations to help you plan where to lay your head on your next off-the-grid adventure — from mountain top yurts to a treehouse in the forest canopy.

The Aston Martin Book

Originally published in 2013 to celebrate Aston Martin's 100th anniversary, this hardbound tribute was just re-issued with a new cover in a more compact edition. Known globally for their beautiful design, the iconic British carmaker's best work is showcased in full color throughout the book, from the Le-Mans winning DB2 to the six-cylinder DB5 favored by both Sean Connery and Daniel Craig in their roles as James Bond. All the images in the 304-page book were taken by René Staud, one of the top automotive photographers in the world who has previously published bestselling books on the Mercedes 300 SL and the Porsche 911.

304 pages / 160 color photographs

Apollo VII - XVII

This summer is the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing, and the images from that and each of the Apollo missions are as powerful now as when they were first unveiled. This hardbound book features the best shots captured by the astronauts, many of which were previously unpublished from the NASA archives. The authors chose 225 photos after each was meticulously digitized for an even more striking look at one of humanity's most impressive achievements. Along with the images, the book includes insider facts and insights into the Apollo missions, along with a Foreword from NASA astronaut Walter Cunningham.

320 Pages / 160 Color Photographs / 95 B&W Photographs

Rock the Shack

Looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city? You can certainly find some ideas in. This 240-page celebration of the shanty takes a look at all sorts of away-from-it-all retreats, from cabins and cottages to simple shelters and farms. Like the structures themselves, the interiors of the various homes featured inside run the gamut from the most basic essentials to modern luxury, but all of them offer a look at what someone considered the perfect hideaway.

Dieter Rams: As Little Design As Possible

During his over 50-year career, Dieter Rams left his mark on the design world with his work for companies like Braun and Vitsoe. His "less, but better" approach set the standard for good design and developed his ten principals. These philosophies were the basis of his radios, watches, and calculators and can still be seen in products made today through companies like Apple. In the book Dieter Rams: As Little Design As Possible, author Sophie Lovell honors the legacy of one of the most iconic product designers through 400 pages examining of is life and work.

Kate

Kate Moss took the fashion world by storm in the infamous Calvin Klein Obsession campaign. Just before that meteoric rise, Moss was photographed by her then-boyfriend Mario Sorrenti in a series of intimate portraits that sparked her ascent in the early 1990s. The never-before-published photos celebrate the start of Moss' career, reproduced in tritone and presented in a cloth-covered clamshell box. Each hardbound book includes tipped-on images as well as an introductory essay by the photographer.

12 1/8" x 11 1/2" / 120 pages