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Exploring the most exciting art spots worldwide, The Art Escapes Atlas invites the reader to delve into surprising new frontiers in culture travel. From homes of artists like Georgia O’Keeffe and Frida Kahlo to hidden treasures in a forest or desert, the book is a collection of precious locations for art outside the museums.

A manual of the not-to-be-missed getaways for art lovers across the world, The Art Escapes Atlas will show the most captivating art, culture and design scenes for those who don’t want to waste any time, and always make the most out of a cultural trip.

About the Author:

Grace Banks is a London-born editor and journalist who specializes in culture and current affairs. She writes for The Guardian, The New York Times, Interview, Elle, VICE, i-D, Mr Porter, Wallpaper*, Forbes.com, Al Jazeera, and others. She is the former editor of Sleek Magazine.

As modern life accelerates, the yearning to escape — to travel farther, stay longer, and reconnect with something elemental—has become a powerful force. Remote Places to Stay Vol. 2 presents a new collection of extraordinary retreats in far-flung corners of the globe, where adventure and tranquility coexist.

From secluded cabins high in the mountains to coastal hideaways on windswept shores, these destinations redefine the essence of travel. Accessible only by footpaths, small planes, or winding waterways, each location immerses visitors in its surroundings' raw beauty and quiet majesty. Thoughtfully designed and deeply connected to their landscapes, these escapes invite travelers to see the world with fresh perspective and intention.

This book is an invitation to rediscover the art of stillness — of inhabiting places that leave an indelible mark. It celebrates travel as a more profound, mindful endeavor, where remarkable settings and inspired design combine to inspire, restore, and transform.

About the Authors:

Debbie Pappyn & David de Vleeschauwer, journalist and photographer respectively, have been passionately exploring the world for more than a decade. They have visited over 100 countries and their articles have appeared in publications including Monocle, Wallpaper*, The Financial Times, and National Geographic.

Imagine a collection of hotels, each one a unique expression of its creator's vision. More than just places to stay, these are spaces where design seamlessly blends with local culture, offering immersive experiences that go beyond the ordinary. Picture a hidden retreat nestled in a bustling city, a haven of tranquility where every detail has been carefully considered to evoke a sense of place. Or perhaps a remote escape where architecture harmonizes with nature, inviting you to reconnect with yourself and the surrounding landscape.

This is the essence of Design Hotels™, a global community of independent hoteliers, each driven by a passion for authentic hospitality and inspiring design. They are the "Originals" – individuals who infuse their properties with personality and a deep connection to their surroundings. From stylish urban sanctuaries to tranquil countryside escapes, each hotel tells a story, inviting you to become a part of its narrative. Discover hidden gems, explore local cultures, and embark on a journey of discovery with Design Hotels™.

About the Author:

Since 1993, Design Hotels™ has been crafting a portfolio which today includes 300+ privately owned and operated hotels that reflect the vision of independent hoteliers — or “Originals” — with a passion for culturally-rooted hospitality and cutting-edge design and architecture. From the pioneering boutique hotels of New York, Paris, and London, to the rising stars of Mexico City, and Nairobi, to remote mountaintops, hidden beaches, and off-the-beaten-path escapes, each independent hotel in our hand-picked collection is a wholly unique creative expression, steeped in the history, culture, and the nature of its environment.

The newest edition of The Design Hotels(TM) Book offers striking accommodations for the eye and inspiration for the spirit. Each edition of the much-anticipated Design Hotels(TM) Book details the company's stunning portfolio of one-of-a-kind, handpicked hotels. The book includes exquisite photographs of bold new hotels and design legends, and stories of the Original hoteliers who brought them to life.

In the times when the Ukrainian art sphere was regulated by the Soviet institutions, local monumental and decorative arts existed at the frontier of the Party’s propaganda and the artistic thirst to experiments. Nowadays, Ukrainian mosaics are wrested out of the architectural context of the country in both literal and metaphorical ways. The artworks are liquidated from the buildings they were specifically created for and indiscriminately despised as ideological pieces of no value. Furthermore, in legal terms mosaics are not defined as objects of art that makes them unguarded in the face of the decommunization process.

Initially incepted as a guide, this book is an equally beneficial companion for the journey through space (in the context of the geographical area of modern Ukraine) and hitchhiking through time (in terms of Ukrainian cultural history). It incorporates the selection of Ukrainian mosaics which undermines the simplified perspective on the Soviet art heritage in Ukraine. The volume is generously supplemented with unique photographs of the documentary photographer Yevgen Nikiforov who continues the research, initially presented in the book Decommunized: Ukrainian Soviet Mosaics (2017). Together with the art historian Polina Baitsym who reveals striking linkages of the mosaics’ plots with broader historical context, he will guide you through the testimonies of the genuine creativity of Ukrainian monumental artists which managed to flourish on the most infertile soil.

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В эпоху, когда сфера культуры в Украинской ССР, как и в других республиках, регулировалась генеральной линией партии, местное монументальное и декоративное искусство развивалось на стыке партийной пропаганды и художественного эксперимента.

Сегодня украинская мозаика буквально вырвана из архитектурного контекста страны. Произведения искусства уничтожаются, исчезают со стен зданий, для которых они были специально созданы, и без разбора осуждаются как часть идеологической пропаганды, не имеющая никакой ценности. Кроме того, с юридической точки зрения мозаики не считаются искусством, что подвергает их опасности перед лицом действующей программы по декоммунизации.
Изначально задуманная как путеводитель, эта книга является не только полезным спутником в путешествии по современной Украине, но и позволяет читателю совершить скачок во времени и узнать больше об украинской культуре второй половины XX века. Издание включает около 120 уникальных панно, и эта внушительная коллекция противопоставляется упрощенному взгляду на советское художественное наследие Украины.

Книга проиллюстрирована уникальными фотографиями Евгения Никифорова, который продолжает собственное фото-исследование, ранее представленное в альбоме "Декоммунизация: Украинские мозаики советского периода". Вместе с искусствоведом Полиной Байцим, которая раскрывает связи мозаичных сюжетов с историческим контекстом, читатель познакомится со свидетельствами подлинного творчества украинских монументалистов, сумевшего расцвести даже в условиях многочисленных ограничений.

Named a Best Gift Book/Best Travel Book of 2019 by the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, House Beautiful, Business Insider, The Daily Beast, Forbes, Fodor’s, The Points Guy, Seattle Times, and more

Patricia Schultz curates the world. When she published the original 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, she created not only a new kind of travel book but also a new way of thinking about our experiences and interests.

Now Schultz captivates our hearts in the same compelling way her original book spoke to our minds. Moving from eloquent word to breathtaking image, she takes us on a visual journey of the best the world has to offer, and as we turn the pages and pore over these images, we feel it all: joy, curiosity, awe, passion, nostalgia (if we’ve been there), inspiration (because we want to go), and a profound and transforming sense of how lucky we are to live in a world filled with such beauty and wonder — to see tributaries of mist curling over the Great Wall, elephants grazing on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, the sun setting on the wild coast of Donegal, masked whirling dancers at a festival in Bhutan.

The book itself is a thing of beauty, an oversize feast of more than 1,000 all-new photographs and 544 pages, every spread and page designed to showcase these mesmerizing photographs and hold just enough of Schultz’s lively text that we know why it is we’re looking at them. It is a perfect gift for every traveller, every fan of the original, every dreamer whose Instagram feed is filled with pictures of places near and far.

“This is the comfort food of travel books. . . . This book will sweep you off your feet.” — New York Times Book Review
 “Gorgeous . . . breathtaking . . . spectacular.” — Publishers Weekly

About the Author:

Patricia Schultz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die. A veteran travel journalist with over 30 years of experience, she’s written for Frommer’s, Berlitz, and Access travel guides, as well as the Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, and Travel Weekly, where she is a contributing editor. Her home base is in New York City, but good luck finding her there.

The bestseller bar guide in an updated version

Since 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die came out in 2018, more than 17,000 copies have been sold. Time for an updated version, with no less than 50 new bars.

Discover which bars you must visit worldwide because of their delicious cocktails, unique interiors or authentic atmosphere.
Sommelier and spirits connoisseur Jurgen Lijcops once again takes you on a trip/bar crawl around the world and also gives you the best cocktail recipes en cours de route.

About the Author:

Jurgen Lijcops has been working for years as a sommelier and spirits connoisseur at highly regarded restaurants. He travels the world to constantly update his drink knowledge and knows the most exquisite bars where you can enjoy the best cocktails and spirits in a relaxed way. In 2016, he started Bar Burbure in Antwerp, with the most exquisite cocktails and long drinks.

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Selection of the 150 most beautiful international hotels with the ultimate reason why you should book immediately

Exclusive selection from the reputable travel journalist Debbie Pappyn
All hotels guarantee a unique experience: a unique view or location, incredible luxury or inimitable charm, sophisticated design, the service or simply manta rays and sea turtles swimming under your bed...The ultimate hotel bucket list

Hotels continue to appeal to the imagination. The sector re-invents itself time and time again and sets the limits for the ultimate overnight stay. But which hotels offer you a once in a lifetime experience? This book lists the ultimate top 150 hotels, compiled by travel and lifestyle journalist Debbie Pappyn. All hotels guarantee a unique experience: a unique view or location, the incredible luxury or inimitable charm, the sophisticated design, the service or simply manta rays and sea turtles swimming under your bed... Debbie Pappyn visited more than 1000 hotels. She draws from her own experience, adds her ultimate wish list and gives you the reason why you have to stay there. This is the ultimate 'bucket list hotel guide' and the sequel to the successful 150 Bars You Need to Visit before You Die, and 150 Restaurants You Need to Visit Before You Die.

About the Author:

Travel journalist Debbie Pappyn and photographer David De Vleeschauwer embark on voyages of discovery commissioned by international titles such as Monocle, Wallpaper*, National Geographic Traveller, Traversias Mexico and Traveller’s World Germany. From Arctic expeditions amongst the Inuit in Canada and a peek behind the iron curtain of North Korea, to exotic explorations through Papua New Guinea, island hopping in Greece or culinary wanderings through Italy.

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A selection of the 150 loveliest international restaurants, that each have a unique story to tell

Chefs, gastronomy and lifestyle are hot topics. However, finding the ultimate dining experience around the world might be challenging and can be disappointing.

From Paris (Plaza Athénée, Septime) and Mexico City (Quintonil, Lorea) to Tokyo (Den, Florilège, Sushi Saito), Amélie Vincent, also known as The Foodalist, selects 150 must-visit restaurants around the world in her latest book 150 Restaurants You Need to Visit before You Die. These culinary hotspots promise a unique experience to the diners, through exquisite menus, original designs and creative chefs.

Founder of The Foodalist Communication Agency (www.thefoodalist.com), Amélie Vincent, is an expert in revealing culinary trends worldwide. She has the world's best chefs in her network, and works with the most influential media around the world.

Thanks to her photographer's eye and her experience as a culinary journalist, 150 Restaurants You Need to Visit before You Die is the ultimate bucket list for every single foodie and gourmet traveller and the sequel to the equally standout book 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die.

About the Author:

Digital influencer, journalist, photographer and TV host, Amélie Vincent is the first official Tastehunter of The World's 50 Best Restaurants, and one of the most influential food experts worldwide. Founder of the communication agency, The Foodalist (www.thefoodalist.com), she advices chefs, media and brands in the realisation of their culinary projects. Committed to sustainable and responsible gastronomy, Amélie organises and moderates conferences and events around the world, and writes for the leading culinary medias (Fine Dining Lovers, Munchies, World's 50 Best).

Lurgen Lijcops, author of the bestseller 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die, selected the 150 wine bars you must visit, from Bordeaux to Cape Town, from Bangkok to Sydney.

Some are unique because of their exquisite decor, others for their breathtaking views or their exceptional service. All of them have a unique wine list that will surprise even the most demanding connoisseurs.

About the Author:

Jurgen Lijcops has been working for years as a sommelier and spirits connoisseur at the highly regarded restaurants. He travels the world to constantly update his drink knowledge and knows the most exquisite bars where you can enjoy the best cocktails and spirits in a relaxed way. In 2016 he started Bar Burbure in Antwerp, with the most exquisite cocktails and long drinks. His previous book, 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die sold over 17,000 copies (and counting).

_The best wine bars in the world, selected by the author of 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die.
_Around 17,000 copies sold of 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die… and counting.
_Over 80,000 copies sold of the 150... series.
_Must-visit wine bars around the world: classics and hidden gems.

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Amsterdam is a city that surprises first-time travellers and longtime visitors alike. Stroll with us through the city's outposts of good food, design, retail and more.

At first glance, horseshoe-shaped Amsterdam is a breeze to circumnavigate and its offerings seemingly obvious. But look closely and you'll find hidden pockets in the maze of canals and burgeoning neighbourhoods that are a quick pedal from the city centre. This archetype of liberalism and diversity is forever reinventing itself.

The Monocle Travel Guide to Amsterdam is an ode to this vibrant European metropolis, featuring all (well, as many as we could fit in) of our favourite haunts. We'll lead you through the cobbled streets to the best independent retailers, recommend restaurants that cater for every craving and spotlight the cosiest bruine cafés for a beer or two. We'll take you on a tour of the Dutch masters, as well as the works of subsequent generations of artists, and steer you towards a fetching mix of classical and contemporary architecture inhabiting the waterside landscape.

The magazine, Monocle, covers the world with its network of bureaus in New York, Toronto, Zurich, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Tokyo, and Singapore. It also employs more than 30 dedicated correspondents - in cities from Bangkok to Bogota, Sao Paolo to Stockholm - as well as a team of on-the-road reporters based out of its headquarters in London. This team's deep understanding of cities and all they have to offer has now been compiled in The Monocle Travel Guide Series.

Get to know the most atmospheric open-air cinemas and drawn up walks around Athen's neighborhoods – one a leafy suburb, another by the sea.

Think of Athens and the first things that spring to mind are ancient ruins and camera-toting crowds (before they hotfoot it to the island-bound ferries at the port of Piraeus, that is). It’s true, the Acropolis is ever-present and during summer the city thrums with schools of holidaymakers. But there’s much more to the Greek capital than temples and tourists.

We’ve looked beyond the admittedly awe-inspiring Parthenon and explored the city’s modernist marvels, from circular school to colonnaded embassy. We’ve combed the cobbled streets for independent boutiques offering straw hats, hand-thrown ceramics and golden jewellery – all proudly “Made in Greece”. When you’re feeling peckish, choose between traditional family-run tavernas and contemporary restaurants spicing up classic Greek dishes.

Attica is a region of riches and, of course, some of the nearby islands are simply too good to miss – so we’ve included a short and sharp list of our top stopovers. For now, though, strap up your sandals and allow us to introduce you to this chaotic but ever-so-charismatic city.

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Monocle reports from around the globe in print, on radio, and online. As its editors and correspondents dart from city to city, they get to know the best places to rest their heads, stretch their limbs, and kick back with a contact in a hard-to-find cocktail bar. 

That information is now available in Monocle’s Travel Guide Series: a line-up of titles that speaks to you in an informed but informal way about everything from architecture to art, late-night bars to early-morning markets. These are books that go beyond the traditional tourist beats to make sure you get the best out of a city — no matter how short your stay. Designed to be compact and collectable, they are also discerning; Monocle’s team won’t list a hundred places to eat but they will tell you where’s best for everything from some tasty fast food to something truly celebratory. Cities are fun. Let’s explore.

From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes Wild Life, a nature book like no other --- a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide- it's an adventure.

From the curious minds of Atlas Obscura, authors of #1 New York Times bestselling Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura, comes an unputdownable celebration of the world's living wonders. Learn how dung beetles navigate by the stars, and trees communicate through their roots. Meet one of the strongest animals in the world: the puny peacock mantis shrimp. Pay your respects to a 44,000 year old shrub, float along flying rivers, and explore a garbage dump overseen by endangered storks. There are first person interviews: hear from a honey hunter and his avian partners, a scientist working to find the world's only ocean-dwelling insects, and an offshore radio DJ who is at the heart of the local fishing community. Examine old examples of bird song notation written on sheet music.

Featuring over 500 extraordinary plants, animals, and natural phenomena, with illustrations and photos on every page, the book takes readers around the globe-from Antarctic deserts to lush jungles, and into the deepest fathoms of the ocean and the hearts of our densest cities. Teeming with detail and wildly entertaining, Wild Life reinvigorates our sense of wonder, awe and amazement about the incredible creatures we share our planet with.

About the Author:

Atlas Obscura is the definitive guide to the world's hidden wonders. Based on the community-driven, editor-curated website atlasobscura.com, Atlas Obscura uncovers unusual and overlooked places not found in your average guidebook. Cofounders Joshua Foer and Dylan Thuras are two of the authors of the # 1 New York Times bestselling book Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders.

Barcelona is a vibrant Mediterranean metropolis of immense cultural pride and heritage. From Picasso to Hemingway, Gaudi to Dali, this sun-struck city has played muse to many great creators in the past, and its thriving contemporary arts scene continues to deliver. Fashion-forward boutiques and independent ateliers rest side-by-side with design emporiums. Gastronomy plays a major role in the city, and you'll fi nd everything from trendy brunch spots to Michelin-starred marvels. Catalonia's ten official wine regions ensure Barcelona is constantly brimming with tempting wine bars and bodegas, while the booming craft beer scene will rouse even the most hardcore of hopheads.

Barcelona Precincts offers a curated list of the very best places to be in Barcelona's 12 hottest precincts, including Born, Raval, the Gothic quarter, Eixample and the old fishermen's quarter of Barceloneta.

About the Author

British travel writer and blogger Ben Holbrook moved to Barcelona from his native Wales in 2009 with the intention of staying for a year. But after discovering the joys of Spanish food and wine, he succumbed to the city's allure and has no plans to leave. As the son of two travel agents, Ben was a born bon vivant, and has always relished the sense of novelty and adventure that travel provides. Ben contributes to a number of global travel publications and writes luxury hotel reviews for The Telegraph in the UK.

Its unique personality finds expression in everything from the fairytale architecture of modernisme patriarch Antoni Gaudí to the neighbourhoodwide street parties celebrating the likes of local saints and a love of reading.

Here's to a city of effortless charm, a coastal gem blessed with an agreeable climate and beautiful beaches. But before you get lost in that glass of vermut, look around. There’s more to the Catalan capital than sun, sea and sand – starting with its diet-dashing food scene and lively hospitality offerings. Barcelona boasts a singular character, proudly guarded and shaped over the centuries. From the sovereign and seafaring years of the ancient Principality of Catalonia to the 1992 Olympics, it has long been a forward-thinking, enterprising and vibrant city. 

We’ve ventured beyond the tourist-beaten tracks of Barri Gòtic and explored every nook, from Sant Andreu to Poble-sec. We’ve found independent retailers and grand fashion labels that abound with dynamic designs, as well as old-world tapas bars and innovative new spots bringing a modern touch to Catalan cuisine. And don’t worry, we haven’t eschewed the beach and bottle entirely – there’s always time for those in this city.

The magazine, Monocle, covers the world with its network of bureaus in New York, Toronto, Zurich, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Tokyo, and Singapore. It also employs more than 30 dedicated correspondents - in cities from Bangkok to Bogota, Sao Paolo to Stockholm - as well as a team of on-the-road reporters based out of its headquarters in London. This team's deep understanding of cities and all they have to offer has now been compiled in The Monocle Travel Guide Series.

An authoritative guidebook in chronological order whereby the buildings can be understood in their respective architectural-historical context.

Berlin is not just the capital city and largest metropolis in Germany. It is also characterized by its most varying architectural landscape. The present architecture guide, now in its latest expanded and updated version, creates comprehensive access to this amazing spectrum.

Proven experts guide the reader through all the historical architectural eras – from the Middle Ages right through the present. The chronological sequence and the high-quality color photos clearly reflect the typical characteristic of every era. As well as approximately 500 individual buildings, the most prominent architects of Berlin and every era are introduced and portrayed