Arts and Culture

The perfect primer on American photographer Mary Ellen Mark, best known for her photojournalism, documentary photography, portraiture and advertising photography. The work of Mary Ellen Mark (1940–2015) bears witness to her fascination with the human condition and her gift for connecting intimately with her subjects. Skilled at blending into unusual or insular environments, she travelled all

The perfect primer on American photographer, photojournalist and filmmaker Ruth Orkin. Ruth Orkin (1921–85) always dreamed of becoming a filmmaker, and although that ambition was thwarted until later in her career, she quickly found other ways of engaging with the world of images. She was given her first camera at the age of ten and by the age of seventeen, she was cycling across America from

Reshuffle art history with Queen of Arts, a beautifully illustrated deck of playing cards and book spotlighting the lives, work and legacies of fifty-four remarkable women.

Did you know that the four suits of a modern-day deck of playing cards once represented the four classes of society in medieval France? Hearts represented the clergy, Spades the nobility, Diamonds the mercha

With the discovery of her archive in a thrift auction house in 2007, Vivian Maier’s posthumous trajectory from relative obscurity to one of the great American photographers of the 20th century is a story of a singular consistent talent. From the mid 1950s throughout her adult life she worked as a nanny between New York and Chicago, and it was during this time that she created a huge body of photog

Ruth Orkin is a legend of street photography – her atmospheric pictures taken in cities such as Florence, New York and London still shape the image of these metropolises today. But Orkin’s specialty not only encompassed the urban but also the personal. This is evident in her unique eye that enabled her street scenes to consistently offer penetrating insights into the time and personality of her su

Capturing grace Her American Girl in Italy–the street scene with the whistling Italians–is an icon. Now sensational negatives and slides have surfaced from the archive that reveal a little-known side of Ruth Orkin: that of the sensitive, interested, witty chronicler of the women’s world of the 1940s and 1950s. Orkin thought up editorials like the tongue-in-cheek reportage Who works harder? comp

Experience the Wizarding World like never before through the 100 objects that make the films of Harry Potter magical. From Harry´s Nimbus 2000 Quidditch broom to Hermione´s Time-Turner to the Sorting Hat, beautiful images and behind-the-scenes stories explain and explore each iconic artifact. Harry Potter in 100 Objects explores the Wizarding World through 100 significant objects. Through beautif

Go behind the scenes of the Wizarding World in this in-depth guide to the making of the on-screen magical creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. For the first time, fans can learn about the conception and creation of the Basilisk, Bowtruckles, Zouwu, and more in this comprehensive, fully updated and expanded edition of Harry Potter: The Creature Vault.Harry Potter: Creatures o

The groundbreaking casting of Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Uhura in 1966 took women and people of color into a newly imagined future. But it was the 1960s and she had to do it in a miniskirt. Since then, each Star Trek show has both reflected the values of its time and imagined a future in which all genders were equal. In her first book, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine star Nana Visitor sets out to discover

Experience The Shop as never before through behind-the-scenes anecdotes, insights from the hosts and guests, stunning photography, and unforgettable quotes from culture-leading athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs—all giving an in-depth look at the real, unfiltered, empowering conversations that only happen within the walls of The Shop. You've watched them talk, laugh, and debate on The Shop, a s

The Westeros Cookbook enables you to recreate the mouthwatering meals enjoyed by your favorite characters in the iconic TV shows, with regionally themed chapters such as “The Crownlands” and “The Westerlands & The Iron Islands”.RENOWNED RECIPE DEVELOPERS: Super-fans Joanne Bourne and “Geeky Chef” Cassandra Reeder brings their passion and knowledge to transform the fictional dishes of the seven kin

Inspired by the events seen in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, this book is a charming journey through key scenes from the film, showing Harry’s journey from the Cupboard Under the Stairs to full-fledged Gryffindor. The all-new, beautifully detailed, immersive illustrations and clever paper engineering will amaze fans of all ages. Engineered for delight, six spreads invite readers to activa

Dive into the Wizarding World and reimagine your favorite characters—Harry, Ron, Hermione, Luna, Hagrid, and more—as popular Funko Pops! A complete guide to all Harry Potter Funko Pops to date, The World of Funko: Harry Potter pairs striking full-color images, new photography, and fun facts, exclusive interviews with key creatives and artists, and so much more, making it the ultimate collectible f

Following the huge international success of House of the Dragon season one, HBO’s acclaimed series returns for a second season. Author Gina McIntyre, who wrote Insight’s best-selling book on season one, Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon: Inside the Creation of a Targaryen Dynasty, has returned to the set at Leavesden Studios near London to chronicle the making of season two, receiving unprecede

Gather your fellowship and retrace the remarkable journey from the Shire to Mordor with this detailed and in-depth exploration of Peter Jackson’s timeless Lord of the Rings trilogy. From Tolkien’s original story to the actors’ anecdotal experiences, to its cultural impact on the entire world, this book will captivate every fan of the One Ring. Now, for the first time in history, Polygon’s Year of

Behold the stunningly stylized renderings of Godzilla and the many monsters from Monster Island in this one-of-a kind collectible. Delve into the lore of the monster with fascinating information and insightful analysis written by an expert in Godzilla’s history, while coming face-to-face with the creature in stunning 3-D. Featuring expanding flaps, pull-tab attacks, and one of the tallest pop-ups

Tune in to receive unheard-of access, as Brian Levant and Fred Fox Jr. chronicle life on set and examine the evolution of a television show that made history. Explore season by season with never-before-seen photographs, private anecdotes, and rare interviews with the creators, cast, and crew of the show. A PHOTOGRAPHIC TREASURE TROVE: This coffee-table art book includes stunning, full-color photos

The Sopranos?is widely regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time. Now, in honor of its 25th anniversary, this expansive volume explores the seminal series and the stories behind the stories through a plethora of photographs, archival materials, and exclusive one-on-one interviews with show creator, David Chase, key crewmembers, and cast, including Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, St