The Silver Spoon was the first English edition of the bestselling Italian cookbook of the last fifty years, Il cucchiaio d'argento. With over 2,000 recipes, its simple style and authenticity has made it the definitive, bestselling book on Italian cooking, for both gourmets and beginners. Following its phenomenal success, this new updated and revised edition is illustrated with newly commissioned photography and includes new menus by celebrated Italian chefs.

The definitive Peruvian cookbook, featuring 500 traditional home cooking recipes from the countrys most acclaimed and popular chef, Gastón Acurio. One of the worlds most innovative and flavorful cuisines, Peruvian food has been consistently heralded by chefs and media around the world as the "next big thing." Peruvian restaurants are opening across the United States, with 20 in San Francisco alone, including Limon and La Mar. Acurio guides cooks through the full range of Perus vibrant cuisin...

Compiled by Vefa Alexiadou, the grand dameof Greek cookery, Greece: The Cookbook isa valuable collection of more than 800 fresh,simple, and delicious dishes. Alexiadou hasselected recipes that show the breadth anddepth of Greece's culinary traditions, withsections dedicated to starters, soups andsalads, fish and shellfish, meat, and desserts.Straightforward instructions will appealto home cooks of all levels, while gorgeouscolour photographs throughout offer plentyof inspiration for culinary ...

A celebration of the rich and varied work of Italian-born American artist, designer, and master of metal, Harry Bertoia From chapel altarpieces and bronze fountains, to wire chairs and silver brooches, Harry Bertoia's creative output was varied in the extreme. This new book explores his entire career: his move from Italy to Detroit at 15; his formative years at Cranbrook; his work with Charles Eames and Knoll; through to his fascinating sound sculptures. In doing so, the book demonstrates how...

A revised and updated edition of the most comprehensive survey published of Mapplethorpe's photography

A fascinating journey into the world of textiles and color through the eyes of Kvadrat expert Giulio Ridolfo

Denmark's Kvadrat, one of the world's leading textile companies, provides high-end fabrics to major design companies, collaborating with some of the most interesting creative talents working today. Kvadrat is renowned for its beautiful, sophisticated color palette - and this luxuriously produced book tells the story of Giulio Ridolfo, the man who helps Kvadrat find the right color for ...

An important and fascinating collection of original projects by unique thinkers in the world of architecture and spatial design

This book, the final masterpiece from Tomi Ungerer, is a timely, thought-provoking tale of friendship, trust, and hope - originally conceived for readers aged 5-8, this is also a must-read for all fans of the artist's iconic work

The most comprehensive book available on master architect and designer Marcel Breuer