VINYL

2CELLOS – Score (Music on Vinyl) Blockbuster themes meet classical mastery in this exclusive, limited-edition pressing of numbered purple vinyl (only 1,000 copies made). Far from a plastic rehash of familiar film and TV themes, the album breathes new life into the music that shaped cinematic history. With their signature blend of precision and passion, the duo transforms melodies like Game of Thrones, Schindler’s List, and Braveheart into rich, emotionally charged experiences. Romantic classics also shine, with the cello’s style perfectly suited to classics like “Moon River,” Cinema Paradiso, The Godfather, and Love Story. There’s nuance, soul, and surprise in every note—this isn’t background music; it’s reimagination, and made for uninterrupted, no-skipping required vinyl experience. A must-have collector’s item that honors the past while boldly reinventing it. Includes insert. https://www.musiconvinyl.com/collections/all-products

The English Patient by Gabriel Yared (Fantasy) – Barnes & Noble Special Edition The long-awaited first-ever vinyl pressing of Yared’s score finally receives its due—with this Barnes & Noble Special Edition on sumptuous custard-colored vinyl. Presented in a 2-LP gatefold, the Oscar-winning 1996 soundtrack is as lush, brooding, and tender as the film itself—one of those rare scores that instantly conjures its world with a single note. Romantic yet complex, cinematic yet intimate, Yared’s compositions are rich in longing and atmosphere, evoking desert winds, forbidden love, and loss with aching beauty. This limited edition offers more than nostalgia—it’s a tribute to one of the most beautiful scores of the past 30 years. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/

Vertigo by Bernard Herrmann (Varese Sarabande) One of the most hauntingly beautiful scores in film history, Bernard Herrmann’s Vertigo is a masterwork of emotional tension and romantic obsession. Composed for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 psychological thriller, the music’s spiraling motifs and sweeping orchestration mirror the film’s dizzying descent into madness. This special limited edition pressing on translucent sea blue vinyl adds a visual allure to the sonic brilliance, making it a must-have for collectors and cinephiles alike. A cinematic score elevated to high art, captured in a stunning collectible format. https://varesesarabande.com/

BOOKS

10 Years of Remembering Wildlife by Wildlife Photographers United (Wildlife Photographers United) Marking a decade of powerful conservation storytelling, this landmark anthology gathers the most breathtaking images from the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series—now featuring pangolins alongside elephants, tigers, rhinos, and more. With photography donated by some of the world’s top wildlife artists, the book is both a visual triumph and a rallying cry for endangered species. All profits support real-world conservation efforts, making this elegant volume not only a stunning collector’s piece, but a direct force for good in protecting wildlife. https://rememberingwildlife.com/

Château Léoube: Provence Living by Carole Bamford (Vendome) A radiant tribute to one of Provence’s most breathtaking coastal estates, this volume chronicles Carole Bamford’s soulful restoration of a forgotten chateau into a sustainable sanctuary of elegance. Set against the azure Mediterranean, the book traces the transformation of tangled vineyards and salt-kissed olive groves through stunning photography and personal narrative. In partnership with architect Alain Raynaud, Bamford honors the land’s beauty and history, crafting a home and vision rooted in stewardship, simplicity, and refined Provençal living. A serene, sunlit escape in book form. https://www.vendomepress.com/

Inside Palm Springs by Don Flood et al. (Vendome) A riot of desert glamour and design history, this insider’s peek into Palm Springs style captures everything from Spanish Revival charm to razor-sharp mid-century marvels once inhabited by Elvis, Dinah Shore, and Frank Sinatra. With Peter Haldeman’s sharp storytelling and Don Flood’s sumptuous photography, the homes featured here range from sleek, glass-walled hideaways to bold, art-filled sanctuaries curated by Brazilian furniture aficionados and avant-garde collectors. Think 40,000 pools, private clubs, and the ever-alluring tension between retro cool and cutting-edge chic—this is the desert at its most seductive. https://www.vendomepress.com/

The Refined Home by Sheldon Harte (Vendome) A masterclass in bespoke West Coast luxury, this richly photographed volume spotlights Sheldon Harte’s talent for blending comfort with curated sophistication. From coastal compounds and Napa retreats to daring modernist renovations, each project reflects Harte’s philosophy that true refinement lies in custom craftsmanship and fine art. With behind-the-scenes insights from Mitchell Owens and Hadley Keller and stunning photography by Douglas Friedman, Trevor Tondro, and others, it’s an intimate look at interiors where sensual materials, historical reverence, and artistic bravado meet in perfect harmony. https://www.vendomepress.com/

Carlos Mota–Purple Fever by Carlos Mota (Vendome) Few books dare to revel in a single color with the kind of ecstatic abandon Carlos Mota brings to purple. From plum-hued feathers and violet blossoms to jewel-toned interiors and high-drama fashion moments, these pages pulse with sensuality, mystery, and theatrical flair. Mota weaves together global snapshots—his own and those of fellow image-makers—into a visual tapestry that’s as playful as it is opulent. Neither survey nor monograph, it’s a fever dream of lilacs, lavenders, and royal tones—a maximalist’s ode to a color that refuses to whisper. https://www.vendomepress.com/

Hilfiger Homes by Tommy Hilfiger et al. (Vendome) Rather than a single design philosophy, this book reads like a tour through seven parallel style universes—each an extension of Tommy and Dee Hilfiger’s unapologetically bold and eclectic worldview. From their retro-chic Miami high-rise to the tropical maximalism of Mustique and the refined symmetry of their Greenwich estate, every home reflects the couple’s layered approach to art, fashion, and living well. With vibrant photography by Douglas Friedman, personal insights by James Reginato, and a foreword by Anna Wintour, it’s a front-row seat to a life built on taste, intuition, and reinvention. https://www.vendomepress.com/

Art of Travel Italy – In the Footsteps of the Great Artists by Nick Trend, Cassandre Montoriol (Thames & Hudson) Skip the lines and step into the artist’s studio with this imaginative armchair Grand Tour, where cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice come alive through the masterpieces and messy lives of the artists who shaped them. Illustrated with 450 color images and vivid hand-drawn maps, each chapter invites you into a world of intrigue and beauty—from Caravaggio’s dangerous alleys to Canaletto’s sunlit canals. With its blend of storytelling, art history, and offbeat itineraries, it’s an immersive, eye-opening journey through centuries of creativity. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/

Great Art Explained by James Payne (Thames & Hudson) Forget hushed galleries and jargon-laden wall texts—James Payne brings thirty masterpieces to life with wit, clarity, and infectious enthusiasm. Based on his hit YouTube channel, this engaging guide unpacks everything from Botticelli’s Birth of Venus to Hilma af Klint’s spiritual abstractions and O’Keeffe’s sensual florals, weaving together artist biographies, historical context, and visual analysis without a trace of pretension. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or just curious, it’s a thrilling, accessible invitation to see why great art still speaks—loudly and personally—across time. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/

BVLGARI Polychroma by Kassia St.Clair (Rizzoli) This year’s Bvlgari High Jewelry collection is an exuberant celebration of color as both material and metaphor—captured here in a dazzling volume that honors the brand’s legacy of chromatic daring. With 150 unique, one-of-a-kind pieces, Polychroma explores the emotional and symbolic power of colored gemstones, from fiery rubies to cool aquamarines, as well as the craftsmanship that transforms raw brilliance into wearable art. Kassia St. Clair’s text deepens the visual spectacle, tracing how Bvlgari’s signature palette continues to redefine jewelry as an evolving act of creation. A feast for collectors and color obsessives alike. https://www.rizzoliusa.com/

Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams: The Official Visual History by Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden (Thames & Hudson) Marking five decades of sonic mayhem and theatrical mastery, this official chronicle of Iron Maiden dives headfirst into the band’s relentless evolution from East End upstarts to global metal icons. With 1,024 color illustrations—spanning stage props, handwritten lyrics, legendary gear, and rare photos by Ross Halfin and John McMurtrie—this visual feast reveals the machinery behind Maiden’s mythos. First-hand stories from band members and crew, plus a foreword by founder Steve Harris and afterword by Bruce Dickinson, make it an essential bible for diehard fans and rock historians alike. Total metal immersion. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/

Slow Looking: The Art of Nature Hardcover by Olivia Meehan et al (Thames & Hudson) This contemplative visual journey invites readers to pause, observe, and rediscover the wonders of the natural world through the lens of art. With over 300 color illustrations, Slow Looking bridges millennia and continents, drawing unexpected connections between ancient fossils and Georgia O’Keeffe, Van Gogh’s olive trees and Egyptian reliefs, Monet’s lilies and Mughal watercolors. Olivia Meehan curates a poetic, non-linear meditation on our enduring bond with nature—moving through forests, glaciers, rainbows, and constellations—to awaken the eye and the spirit. A serene, richly illustrated experience that rewards stillness and wonder. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/

Plus: Expanding the Frame by Lydia Hudgens (Smith Street Books) With unapologetic vision and bold aesthetic, Plus redefines the visual narrative of fashion. As the first photography book to exclusively feature plus-sized models, Lydia Hudgens offers a necessary corrective to an industry still tethered to outdated ideals. Divided into “Beauty,” “Editorial,” and “Body,” this groundbreaking volume pairs high-style imagery with intimate interviews from fashion trailblazers like Kellie Brown, celebrating those pushing the industry toward inclusivity. Equal parts art and manifesto, Plus is a powerfully visual call to expand the frame—both literally and metaphorically.

Oasis: Trying to find a way out of nowhere by Jill Furmanovsky, Noel Gallagher (Thames & Hudson) is the definitive visual chronicle of one of rock’s most iconic bands, captured by legendary photographer Jill Furmanovsky. With over 500 photographs—many never before seen—and firsthand commentary from Noel Gallagher, Bruce Dickinson, and others, this extraordinary volume charts Oasis’s rise, rupture, and return, from the chaos of the Definitely Maybe tour to their 2025 reunion. Through candid backstage shots, iconic portraits, and archival treasures, Furmanovsky offers a rare and intimate look at the band’s raw energy, swagger, and vulnerability, bringing readers closer than ever to the phenomenon that defined a generation. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/

The Domestic Stage – When Fashion Image Comes Home by Adam Murray (Thames & Hudson) offers a striking reframe of fashion photography, spotlighting how everyday interiors have become the new runways. From Corinne Day’s raw lens to Carrie Mae Weems’s campaigns for Bottega Veneta, this compelling volume profiles twenty-two photographers who turn living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens into sites of storytelling, subversion, and style. With 147 images and candid commentary, the book traces fashion’s pivot from high-gloss to hyper-personal, revealing how the home became fashion’s most intimate—and rebellious—stage. https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/

Diogenes by Inger N. I. Kuin (Basic Books) Irreverent, fearless, and centuries ahead of his time, Diogenes emerges in this brisk, refreshingly readable portrait as more than just the barrel-dwelling provocateur of legend. Drawing on every available fragment and anecdote, Inger N.I. Kuin recovers the radical thinker who defied social norms, mocked hypocrisy in real time, and planted the philosophical seeds of Stoicism. Accessible yet deeply researched, the book presents Diogenes not as a sideshow but as a thinker with startling relevance—still challenging us to rethink power, conformity, how to live freely. https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/imprint/basic-books/

Surviving Rome – The Economic Lives of the Ninety Percent by Kim Bowes (Princeton) Dispensing with marble-clad elites and imperial triumphs, this eye-opening study brings ancient Rome down to street level—into the fields, workshops, and crowded tenements where real economic life unfolded. Drawing on fresh archaeological and textual evidence, Kim Bowes reconstructs a world shaped by side hustles, piecemeal wages, and the precarious calculus of daily survival. Through vivid portraits of farmers, lenders, and laborers, she challenges long-held myths about Roman prosperity and instead reveals a gritty, improvisational economy that resonates uncannily with our own. https://press.princeton.edu/

Retrospective Columns: Ionic Capitals and Perceptions of the Past in Greek Architecture by Samuel Holzman (Princeton) Rather than simple anomalies, the hybrid Ionic capitals examined here—half carved in archaic round volutes, half in the newer concave style—become a lens through which Samuel Holzman reconsiders how Greek architecture engaged with its own past. Spanning three centuries and sites across Greece, Italy, and Asia Minor, the study pairs technical marble carving experiments with comparative analysis of bilingual vase painting and chiaroscuro techniques to argue for a consciously retrospective aesthetic. Illustrated with original diagrams, this is a rigorous and revelatory look at how style shaped cultural identity. https://press.princeton.edu/