Vintage Rolex New Edition: New and expanded 2025 by David Silver of The Vintage Watch Company (Pavilion Books) Marking the 30th anniversary of the celebrated vintage watch purveyor, this expanded edition is a treasure trove for horology aficionados. With over 2,000 meticulously documented timepieces and 48 new pages of rare finds—including tropical dials, jewel-studded Crown Collections, and co-branded Tiffany editions—this volume captures Rolex’s evolution from early pocket watches to icons like the Everest-worn Explorer and the Pan Am GMT-Master. Lavishly illustrated and richly detailed, it’s the definitive chronicle of the world’s most coveted watchmaker. https://www.pavilionbooks.com/

Artists of the Middle East: 1900 to Now by Saeb Eigner (Thames & Hudson) Spanning from 1900 to today, Artists is the first comprehensive A–Z survey of modern and contemporary artists across the region—from Morocco to Iran. With 572 vivid color illustrations and over 250 artist profiles, Saeb Eigner offers an erudite, deeply informed chronicle of creative expression shaped by cultural, linguistic, and political complexity. From pioneers like Gazbia Sirry to provocateurs like Shirin Neshat, this landmark volume is an indispensable resource on a richly dynamic artistic landscape. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/

GUCCI The Art of Silk by Jo-Ann Furniss (Assouline) he first definitive chronicle of Gucci’s legendary silk scarves, Gucci: The Art of Silk unveils the accessory’s richly layered history—from postwar elegance to contemporary reinvention. With exclusive access to the Gucci Archive in a 15th-century Florentine palazzo, this lavishly illustrated volume traces the evolution of the scarf through the House’s creative luminaries—Tom Ford to Sabato De Sarno—and culminates in the striking “90×90” artist collaboration. Adorned with the iconic “Flora” motif, this book is both fashion history and objet d’art, celebrating silk as symbol, statement, and legacy. https://www.assouline.com/

Art of Dancehall: Flyer and Poster Designs of Jamaican Dancehall Culture by Walshy Fire (Rizzoli) A vibrant chronicle of the visual language that gave voice to one of Jamaica’s most influential cultural exports. Drawing from rare private collections across Kingston, London, New York, and Tokyo, this richly illustrated volume captures the raw energy of hand-drawn and DIY dancehall flyers—graphic artifacts that echo the rise of sound system culture and its global impact. A dynamic fusion of grassroots artistry and musical history, this book is both cultural archive and visual celebration. https://www.rizzoliusa.com/

LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality by Frankie Frankeny (Rizzoli) A powerful testament to resilience and love, LOVE traces the LGBTQ+ community’s long fight for marriage equality through 100 deeply moving stories, from postwar invisibility to the 2015 Supreme Court ruling and beyond. With poignant profiles of trailblazers like Jim Obergefell and Ellen DeGeneres alongside striking archival and contemporary photography, Frankie Frankeny crafts a vivid, chronological tapestry of personal courage and collective progress. Both historical document and emotional tribute, this volume is as inspiring as it is essential. https://www.rizzoliusa.com/

Beneath Our Feet: Everyday Discoveries Reshaping History by Michael Lewis & Ian Richardson (Thames & Hudson) Richly illustrated with 200 color images, Beneath Our Feet unveils over fifty extraordinary archaeological finds—many unearthed not by professionals, but by hobbyists, mudlarks, and metal detectorists whose discoveries are rewriting British history. From the Bronze Age Ringlemere Cup to a gold pendant linked to Henry VIII, each artifact is a window into a forgotten past. Celebrating the public’s growing role in archaeology through the Portable Antiquities Scheme, this compelling volume brings buried histories vividly—and unexpectedly—to light. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/

Paolo Roversi by Sylvie Lécallier, Paolo Roversi (Thames & Hudson) Spanning five decades of ethereal, boundary-pushing fashion photography, this is a definitive monograph that captures the singular vision of a master in pursuit of timeless beauty. Featuring 150 hauntingly luminous images—many made with large-format and Polaroid cameras—the book traces Roversi’s evolution from his Paris debut in 1977 to his iconic collaborations with Dior, Rei Kawakubo, and Yohji Yamamoto. Designed in close collaboration with the artist, this volume is both an intimate retrospective and a poetic study in light, form, mystery. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/

Greece: The Monocle Handbook (The Monocle Series) by Monocle et al (Thames & Hudson) Monocle’s latest entry in its acclaimed travel series is a sun-drenched, design-savvy guide to Greece that balances insider charm with practical insight. Featuring 450 vivid color illustrations, this handsome volume leads readers from the cafés of Athens to hidden Cycladic coves, spotlighting the best in local dining, design, and craft along the way. Profiles of olive oil producers, contemporary artisans, and architects offer depth beyond the tourist trail, while thoughtful advice on where to live or invest makes this a stylish companion for both short stays and long-term dreams. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/

The Ruins of Rome – A Cultural History by Roland Mayer (Cambridge University Press) Mayer offers a richly layered chronicle of how the Eternal City’s crumbling grandeur has stirred imaginations for centuries. From medieval pilgrims to Renaissance antiquarians, and from 18th-century English estate décor to Europe’s romantic garden follies, Mayer traces the aesthetic and emotional power of Rome’s remains. With insight into early preservation efforts and the rise of archaeological parks, this elegant study reveals how ruins became not just relics—but enduring symbols of cultural longing and reinvention.

Revisions: Francis Bacon in the Act of Painting Hardcover by Martin Harrison, Sophie Pretorius (Thames & Hudson) A revelatory companion to the Francis Bacon: Catalogue Raisonné, Revisions peels back the myth and mystery surrounding Bacon’s process, offering unprecedented insight into the act of painting itself. With 200 color illustrations—including rare X-ray and infrared images, and photographs capturing works mid-creation—Martin Harrison clarifies Bacon’s oft-misunderstood practice of “rough sketching.” Sophie Pretorius contributes the first comprehensive visual survey of Bacon’s transitional stages, bringing to light unseen facets of his visceral, evolving compositions in a volume as forensic as it is illuminating. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/

Interwoven – Exploring Material and Structures by Maarit Salolainen (Thames & Hudson) Part tactile textbook, part cultural meditation, Interwoven is a vibrant, richly illustrated journey through the art and science of woven textile design. With 400 color images and an innovative pedagogical approach, Salolainen bridges prehistoric twining, binary logic, and digital jacquard to show how textiles both reflect and shape human ingenuity. From structural analysis to emotional storytelling—through fibers, yarns, and multilayered weaves—this volume invites readers to the loom, weaving together history, sustainability, and the enduring language of thread. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/