New Releases A Place Called Peculiar: Stories About Unusual American Place-Names From Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, to Intercourse, Pennsylvania, and Bug Tussle, Alabama, this pop-culture history offers a well-written and highly entertaining survey of America's most unusual place-names and their often-humorous origins. Read more
Sketching Domestic and Wild Cats: Pen and Pencil Techniques Suitable for artists at all levels, this guide examines the unique features of domestic cats, lions, tigers, and other cats. Its 59 step-by-step lessons combine descriptive text with more than 400 detailed illustrations. Read more
American Landmarks: Miniature Models to Cut and Assemble Sixteen miniature scale models of famous U.S. architectural landmarks will captivate young and old alike. Includes the Statue of Liberty, Space Needle, Gateway Arch, Chicago Water Tower, Lincoln Memorial, Boston's Faneuil Hall, and more. Read more
Editor's Picks Bain's New York: The City in News Pictures 1900-1925 Original hardcover compilation of 100 images from the photographic archives of one of the United States' earliest news agencies. Police activity, immigration, politics, street life, sports — everything from the mundane to the monumental. Detailed cap... Read more
Customer Favorites Alice Illustrated: 120 Images from the Classic Tales of Lewis Carroll This original compilation features color and black-and-white interpretations of Wonderland by dozens of artists, including Rackham, Robinson, and original illustrator Tenniel. A commentary by editor Jeff Menges discusses the artists and their work. Read more