Beyond Peaks offers an immersive exploration into Schloss Schauenstein, a three-Michelin-starred destination where chefs Andreas Caminada and Marcel Skibba transform an eighteenth-century Swiss castle into a beacon of modern gastronomy. This dual-volume monograph captures the restaurant’s deep-rooted philosophy of terroir and creative collaboration, bridging the gap between historical heritage and contemporary innovation. While the first volume highlights the artisans, gardeners, and winemakers who define the restaurant’s soul, the second provides a meticulous collection of seasonal recipes that translate the alpine landscape into culinary artistry. Ultimately, the work serves as a sophisticated tribute to craftsmanship and culture, designed to inspire professional chefs and passionate home cooks alike through its celebration of the relationship between land and plate.
Discover P.J. Joseph's blog, your guide to colored gemstones, diamonds, watches, jewelry, art, design, luxury hotels, food, travel, and more. Based in South Asia, P.J. is a gemstone analyst, writer, and responsible foodie featured on Al Jazeera, BBC, CNN, and CNBC. Disclosure: All images are digitally created for educational and illustrative purposes. Portions of the blog were human-written and refined with AI to support educational goals.
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
American Surfaces By Stephen Shore: Updated Edition
Discover the updated edition of American Surfaces by Stephen Shore. Featuring unpublished photos from his 1972–73 US travels, this classic redefines how we see the ordinary in everyday life.
His book American Surfaces captures what he saw while traveling across the United States in 1972–73.
Now, an updated edition brings back this classic work with:
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Previously unpublished photographs
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A new introduction by Shore
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A sequence of images shown in the exact order he documented them
Why this book matters
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Shore photographed the ordinary: meals, motel rooms, street corners, and daily moments
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These pictures became a benchmark in photography
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They continue to influence how photographers work today
From 1970s road trips to today’s Instagram age
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Shore’s use of color was groundbreaking in the 1970s
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His style connects directly to how we share images on social media now
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Nearly 50 years later, these photographs still feel fresh and relevant
About Stephen Shore
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Recognized as one of the most influential living photographers
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Known for pioneering color in art photography
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Director of the photography program at Bard College, New York
Do you look at your daily surroundings the way Shore looked at his?
What would your own “American Surfaces” look like today?
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
The Jewelry Book Edited By Melanie Grant
The Jewelry Book, edited by Melanie Grant, is a beautiful volume showcasing over 300 of the industry's top contributors.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Get Dressed: A Historical Guessing Game For Fashion Lovers
Dive into the amazing world of fashion history for children with this interactive and illustrated book by Katy Canales. Young readers will uncover fabulous clothing trends from past to present, revealing the fascinating links between clothing and culture. Packed with extraordinary facts and eye-catching illustrations, this book uses a fun guessing game format to explain why Elizabethan men stuffed their stockings, who could wear red in the Ottoman Empire, and why Marie Antoinette once wore a wig with a toy ship! Discover the history of fashion in a way that's both educational and entertaining for kids.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Monday, November 25, 2024
Great Women Sculptors
A truly who's who, covering more than 300 artists spanning 500 years and 64 countries. Hats off to Phaidon.
Wednesday, August 07, 2024
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Monday, May 09, 2022
Jean Jullien: Jean Jullien
Joyful. Witty. Never before seen artwork and personal sketchbooks.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Thursday, March 03, 2022
Yves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech
This book is as much a tribute to the city as it is to the fashion giant, and it will take you behind the scenes of a creative collaboration where architecture and design meet fashion.
Thursday, February 24, 2022
African Artists: From 1882 To Now
African Artists: From 1882 to Now is a visual anthology mapping the continent's cultural contributions through more than 300 artists.















