Andy Warhol: The Impossible Collection

Andy Warhol has been both popular and polarizing since the beginnings of his career, but there's one thing everyone can agree on: his pioneering, dynamic styles in art and commerce have left a lasting legacy. For the first time, the less-known works and projects — sculpture, photography, and film — are being brought together with his biggest hits in The Impossible Collection, a printed compendium of pop art appreciation that demands to be seen. Measuring in at 15 x 18 inches, the 168 pages feature over 100 illustrations and hand-tipped images, making each one unique. They're hand bound and housed in a linen clamshell case, details that give the book an artistic quality worthy of its iconic subject.

15.35" x 18.50" / 168 pages

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.

Rolex: The Impossible Collection

A Rolex is much more than a watch. And The Impossible Collection is much more than a book. This hardbound work of art pays proper tribute to the most coveted watch brand ever, dating back to the company's genesis in 1905. The most valuable and technically innovate models are showcased - including timepieces never before seen in print. At nearly 200 pages with beautiful illustrations and photography, the book chronicles some of the most iconic watches in Rolex's rich history, from an Explorer worn during Sir Edmund Hillary's expedition to the summit of Mt. Everest in 1953, to the Chronograph worn by George Lazenby in the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Exceeded only by the craftsmanship of the watches themselves, The Impossible Collection, published by Assouline, is hand-bound with color plates that are hand-tipped on each page of art-quality paper. It's packaged in a linen clamshell presentation case with a metal plaque.

Width: 15.55" / Length: 18.62" / Depth: 2.95" / Weight: 20 lbs / 194 pages

Atlas of Brutalist Architecture

Starting in 1951, modernist concrete fortresses started popping up across Europe. The movement spread across the globe, spawning a controversial new style. The Atlas of Brutalist Architecture pays tribute to those bulky jewels around the world and the masters that created them. Featuring over 850 buildings from 102 countries, the book is the first to extensively document the architectural style, detailing the evolution with examples from the 20th-century as well as contemporary models while its oversized format artistically displays 1000 frame-worthy photographs.

13 3/8" x 9 1/2" / 560 pages

Black: Architecture in Monochrome

Black's place in fashion is well-known. Its place in architecture is nearly as notable. Black: Architecture in Monochrome is a celebration of dark buildings across the globe. From centuries-old churches and chalets to modern skyscrapers, it covers more than 150 structures from obscure origins and legendary architects alike, with excellent photography paired with enlightening text.

11.375" x 7.875" / 224 pages

Off The Road

"Exploration" has a far different meaning now than it did in the days of Lewis & Clark. Yet despite our high-tech existence, our urge to experience the great outdoors hasn't waned. Off the Road celebrates a new breed of wandering nomads and the vehicles that transport them from adventure to adventure. Through its 256 pages, the book showcases families, surfers, and thrill seekers who have traded in modern luxuries to experience the world from behind the wheel. Its impressive photographs not only feature the surreal landscapes they encounter along the way but also the jeeps, wagons, and motorcycles that get them there.

8.3" x 10.2" / 256 pages

Helmut Newton. SUMO.

Originally released in 1999 weighing 66 pounds and limited to just 10,000 copies, Helmut Newton. SUMO. was the first in a line of oversized books, celebrating one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. Now you can add it to your own library. Offered in a still-large but less hernia-inducing size and revised by Newton's widow June, it contains high-quality reproductions of the artist's work, ranging from his celebrity portraits to his notorious nudes. It arrives with a perspex display stand, an indication of its importance among any well-curated collection. Sensitive images shown online are intentionally blacked out for the respect of our audience, however the book itself has no censorship.

10.5" x 14.7" / 464 Pages

Warhol

When it comes to Pop Art or just art in general, few were more influential than Andy Warhol. He turned everyday objects like soup cans and Coke bottles into modern masterpieces and brought celebrity culture out of the Hollywood Hills and into the New York galleries. Even over 30 years after his death, his philosophies on consumerism and materialism are still relevant. In the book Warhol. author Klaus Honnef honors the artist's iconic career through an extensive exploration of his life and work. It's 96 pages feature over 100 quality images of his prints, sculptures, and paintings along with the advertisements, comic strips, and famous figures that inspired them.

Hardcover / 8.3" x 10.2" / 96 pages

Concrete

Used in the construction of buildings for hundreds of years, concrete is as durable as it is ubiquitous. Edited by trained architect William Hall, this informative tome takes you on a tour of concrete architecture, showing the material's versatility through the lens of various projects. From the denseness of Brutalism to the airiness of modern works, from Le Corbusier to Hadid, it's both a worthwhile read and an ideal coffee table page-flipper.

Dimensions: 11 3/8" x 9 7/8" / Pages: 240

Tree Houses

Some of us have dreamed of living in a tree house since our youth, others have made that a reality. In this large-format version of his book Tree Houses, Philip Jodidio showcases those imaginative few that have taken the childhood hideouts to new levels. Its 352 pages highlight 50 structures around the world through details about each shelter, a series of whimsical illustrations by Patrick Hruby, and envy-inducing photographs that'll have you scouring the canopies for your own dwelling in the sky.

Hardcover / 10.2" x 13.4" / 352 Pages

Eames

Charles and Ray Eames were two of the most influential designers of the 20th Century. While best known for their furniture, they also made notable contributions to the fields of architecture, textile design, manufacturing, and film. Eames by Gloria Koenig and Peter Gössel provides an overview of their work in an easily-digestible format. Found within its 96 pages are over 100 illustrations, a list of all their major works in chronological order, a map showing the locations of their most important buildings, and an overview of their life and work. A terrific addition to the coffee table library of anyone interested in design, architecture, or art.

Hardcover / 8.3" x 10.2"

Uncrate Issue 04

For Issue 04, we headed to the Utah desert to drive the apocalyptic Rezvani Tank and the special edition Ronin x Uncrate motorcycles. We kept heading west, switching to a Husqvarna bike and camping at the Salton Sea before finding better lodging in Joshua Tree. We wrapped things up back at the studio with a selection of watches, slippers, Cryptocurrency storage, space travel, dry-aged steaks, axes, cold brew, and more.

One magazine, six languages: English / Deutsche / Français / Italiano / Español / 日本語

168 pages / Heavyweight paper / Book-style cover

Rothko

Though he rejected the label, Mark Rothko is known as one of the most influential artists in the Abstract Expressionism movement that began in the late 1940s. This hardbound book provides a detailed chronological summary of Rothko's life including his role in the first American art movement to have a worldwide influence. Part of Taschen's Basic Art series, Rothko includes 96 full-color pages filled with the artist's iconic canvases of bold color blocks that were meant to create an active relationship between the observer and each painting.

Hardcover / 8.3" x 10.2" / 96 pages

Basquiat

In his short life, Jean-Michel Basquiat went from a homeless graffiti artist to a neo-expressionist icon before he was 27. Author Leonhard Emmerling chronicles Basquiat's quick catapult to fame in this hardback book. Its 96 pages follow his beginnings in the street art duo SAMO, his relationship with mentor Andy Warhol, and the influences that developed his bold style that is coveted by collectors like Jay-Z and Leonardo DiCaprio while highlighting some of his most prolific pieces.

Hardcover / 8.3" x 10.2" / 96 Pages

Hadid

The first woman to win the Pritzker Prize, Zaha Hadid left an indelible mark upon the world of architecture. Her curving, neo-futuristic buildings were once considered unbuildable, but are now undeniably important to the communities in which they sit. Hadid is a massive tome covering her complete works, from 1979-today, continuing even past her unexpected death in 2016. Sketches, drawings, and photographs provide a view on each building and/or piece of furniture or interior design, and make this a must-read for aspiring architects or anyone else interested in the subject.

9" x 11.4" / 612 Pages

Cabins

As modern civilization expanded, the cabin went from being a staple of life on the frontier to a place of creative refuge. Cabins explores this architectural style in all its forms, using a mix of text — printed in English, French, and German — striking full-color photography, and contemporary illustrations by Marie-Laure Cruschi. From the rustic log cabins of Thoreau to sleek eco-huts, this book will have you scouting the perfect spot for your own hideaway.

Hardcover / 9.5" x 12.5" / 464 Pages

Ernest Hemingway Book Set

One of the greatest novelists of the 20th Century, Ernest Hemingway's straightforward, no-nonsense style paved the way for a generation of writers who followed in his footsteps. This nine-volume collection is designed with the author's iconic signature and dark green jackets that are sure to stand out on any bookshelf. Each book is from Scribner Classics, Hemingway's publisher while he was alive and publisher's of the best editions of his works to this day.

Books included:
Across the River and Into the Trees
A Farewell to Arms
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Green Hills of Africa
Islands in the Stream
The Sun Also Rises
Death in the Afternoon
Selected Letters 1917-1961
The Short Stories

Height: 9.5" / Width: 10.5" / Depth: 6.5" / Weight: 20 lbs

Herman Melville Book Set

Travel and maritime themes are seen throughout the works of 19th-century author Herman Melville. This book set includes three of his earliest works along with a collection of his short stories and his most significant work, Moby Dick, a literary homage to the whaling industry which didn't become famous until several decades after his death. The set features custom printed jackets with an antique engraving of sailors on a ship's deck.

Books included:
Moby-Dick
Typee, Omoo, Mardi
Complete Shorter Fiction
The Piazza Tales
Uncollected Short Stories and Sketches
Billy Budd, Sailor

Height: 8.5" / Width: 5.5" / Depth: 5.25" / Weight: 7 lbs

William Shakespeare Book Set

Considered by many to be the greatest writer in the history of the English language, this exhaustive book set includes every play and poem William Shakespeare ever wrote. The heirloom quality books will last forever and feature custom designed jackets depicting a 16th-century engraving of an Elizabethan era wedding.

Books included:
Tragedies, Volume 1
Tragedies, Volume 2
Comedies, Volume 1
Comedies, Volume 2
Histories, Volume 1
Histories, Volume 2
Romances
The Sonnets & Narrative Poems

Height: 8.5" / Width: 12.5" / Depth: 5.25" / Weight: 14 lbs