Abrams & Chronicle Books

When Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury was published in 2004, the book was the first to describe the dramatic rise of the world’s finest luxury company. Written with full access to the company’s archives, it demonstrates Louis Vuitton’s passion for fine design with a stunning array of archival art, product designs, and cutting-edge advertising. The company is examined through the lives of

Celebrate the art of Studio Ghibli, thebeloved Japanese animation film studio, with this extensive collection of 100full-color postcards showcasing final frames from all their feature-lengthfilms-from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984) to When Marnie WasThere (2014).

Just as planting seeds is necessary to start new life in a flower garden, so must "seeds" (in the form of ideas and actions) be planted if you are going in a new personal direction or starting a new enterprise.

This companion to the bestselling The Wes Anderson Collection is the only book to take readers behind the scenes of The Grand Budapest Hotel. Through a series of in-depth interviews between writer/director Wes Anderson and cultural critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Anderson shares the story behind the film’s conception, personal anecdotes about the making of the film, and the wide variety of sources that

Discover truth and inspiration in the dark with the Classic Horror Oracle Deck. This uniquely entertaining and beautifully creepy oracle deck harnesses the energies and dark truths revealed in iconic classic horror movies to find guidance, discover inner resources, and inspiration. Each of the 50 carefully selected films is represented by an evocative mini-movie-poster-like illustration celebrated

Stop and smell the rose quartz, babe! This super-sparkly crystal oracle deck by author and astrologer Nina Kahn (@valleygirlmystic) lets you tap the esoteric energies of crystals and add some enchantment to your day! Each card represents one specific crystal, and explains its unique properties and how to apply them to your present situation or question. Using intuition as your guide, draw a card a

‘Whether you are new to wanting to understand birdsong, or are already a fully fledged birdwatcher, this book casts a spell. A truly lovely reading experience’ - Love Reading This is a book full of fascinating stories about birdsong for every week of the year, with QR codes to bring each song to life. Leading bird expert and writer, Dominic Couzens, takes you on a journey to enjoy an authentic

A blend of literary history, memoir, and self-help that shows how French literature can bring humor, happiness, and romance to our lives   Like many people the world over, Viv Groskop wishes she was a little more French. A writer and comedian, Groskop studied the language obsessively starting at age 11 and spent every vacation in France, desperate to escape her Englishness and to have some Frenc

The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figures from diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. The inimitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, former associate justice of the US Supreme Court, embodied the power of persistence and integrity.

UNIQUE, WACKY, AND BEAUTIFUL: These hilariously wacky portraits have taken the internet by storm, and there’s something for everybody! This fun set features all kinds of animals from the domestic to the wild—red pandas, tigers, kittens, and more—as well as gold foil on the front and back covers for gorgeous flair.

This bold, colorful notecard set features illustrated renderings of inspirational quotes from remarkable women including "Find your own happiness" by Jane Austen, "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement" by Helen Keller, "Truth is powerful and it prevails" by Sojourner Truth and many more.

Part family drama, part contemporary thriller, Rule of Threes is a middle grade story about what happens when "perfect" is out of your control.

Featuring one of the most popular characters from the new Star Wars films, How to Speak Astromech with BB-8 collects 10 essential BB sounds alongside tongue-in-cheek translations and playful illustrations.

This practical, thought-provoking journal will guide you in discovering a well-suited and fulfilling career path.

Church, Interrupted: Havoc & Hope: The Tender Revolt of Pope Francis is a revealing portrait of Pope Francis's hopeful yet controversial efforts to recreate the Catholic Church to become, once again, a welcoming place of empathy, love, and inclusiveness.

Filled with clues from NPR's popular news quiz show, Wait, Wait . . . Don't Tell Me!, this collection features 80 new crossword puzzles, perfect for every fan who's been itching to put their own trivia powers to the test!With a foreword by your host Peter Sagal, More Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! Crossword Puzzles is bound to challenge and delight listeners of the show and die-hard puzzlers alike.