The motorcycle is back! Similar to the fresh contemporary scene that has established itself around bicycles in the last few years, the motorcycle is currently undergoing an aesthetic rebirth. A young subculture worldwide is discovering the motorcycle as an expression of its personality and creativity. The Ride explores motorcycle riding as it is meant to be: as a means of getting around with attitude, as an extension of one’s own body, as an expression of personal freedom, but also as a significant challenge to technical expertise, craftsmanship, physics, discipline, and driving skill.

The Ride: New Custom Motorcycles and Their Builders, Collector's edition

Engineering & Transportation

Hunter, Chris

Automotive

gestalten

"Disturbing, macabre, and moving: the images in this book examine our enduring desire to make peace with death. Chosen from the spectacular collection of a death-obsessed print dealer from Chicago, Richard Harris, they include art from an array of time periods, places, and traditions. Works by Linda Connor, Robert Mapplethorpe, Andy Warhol, Otto Dix, and Francisco Goya are shown alongside Renaissance vanitas paintings, Japanese Ukiyo-e woodcuts, photographs of Mexico's Day of the Dead and eerie snapshots from 1900s of anonymous sitters posing with skulls and skeletons. The book is divided into five sections (Contemplating Death, The Dance of Death, Violent Death, Eros &amp; Thanatos, and Commemoration), each accompanied by a short introductory text. In these pages we are presented with some of the many faces of death: violent and cruel, benign and playful; death the friend and death the enemy. The epitome of terrible beauty, this book is a reminder of the end awaiting us all. "

Death: A Picture Album

Arts & Photography

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

A candid exploration of the most publicly discussed of private acts--sex--and those who have devoted their lives to studying it. Looking at key sexologists throughout history including Sigmund Freud, Marie Stopes, and Alfred Kinsey, this book investigates how sex research has shaped our current attitudes toward sexual behavior and identity. From anthropological surveys and questionnaires to ancient sex toys and machines, The Institute of Sexology presents fascinating findings alongside a wide range of rare documents, artworks, photographs, and erotica from the past. Spanning several centuries, the book delves deeply into sexual practices and conventions from all over the world at different time periods. From raunchy ancient carvings to 1920s erotic postcards, The Institute of Sexology proves that kink has been around for longer than you think. The book's compilation of sexually progressive memorabilia opens a visually stimulating discussion on the topics of sexual freedom and fetishism. Through their documentation of courtship rituals from faraway lands and their historical government-sponsored sexual questionnaires, sexologists encourage us to take a critical look at our approach to sexual practices. Sexologists have hugely influenced our attitude toward this most basic of subjects, yet The Institute of Sexology reminds us that while contemporary reservations on sexuality are being loosened, there were times in the past when sex and sexual identity were explored much more openly. Preconceived ideas are thrown out the window in this richly illustrated book that suggests our understanding of sex is in constant evolution. The Institute of Sexology highlights the profound effect that the gathering and analysis of information can have in changing attitudes and lifting taboos.

The Institute of Sexology

Contemporary art in a brutalist church, a Russian log cabin by a lake, a gourmet restaurant in a basement, a secret garden in Mitte, cocktails in a pharmacy… Get lost in Berlin. Getting lost in the city is not about throwing away the map. It’s about surrendering yourself to the essence of the place. The sights, smells, flavours and sounds that make it unique. The photography, the art, the creativity that provide its individual inspiration. Getting lost is diving headfirst into what makes each city its own.

Berlin: LOST In City Guide (LOST iN City Guides)

Travel

Europe

Getting lost in the city is not about throwing away the map. It’s about surrendering yourself to the essence of the place. The sights, smells, flavors and sounds that make it unique. The photography, the art, the creativity that provide its individual inspiration. Getting lost is diving headfirst into what makes each city its own.

LOST in Paris: A City Guide (Lost In, 2)

Artist studios in churches, a hidden bar in a burger joint, hippie beaches in the center, a restaurant in a greenhouse, thrilling views from the old docks… Get lost in Amsterdam. Getting lost in the city is not about throwing away the map. It’s about surrendering yourself to the essence of the place. The sights, smells, flavours and sounds that make it unique. The photography, the art, the creativity that provide its individual inspiration. Getting lost is diving headfirst into what makes each city its own.

Amsterdam: LOST In City Guide (Lost in City Guides, 3)

A Michelin-starred pub, a secret bar behind a blue door, a book club wired with a massive sound system, a quiet green hill for gazing at the city's skyline and a restaurant above the clouds… Get lost in London. Getting lost in the city is not about throwing away the map. It’s about surrendering yourself to the essence of the place. The sights, smells, flavours and sounds that make it unique. The photography, the art, the creativity that provide its individual inspiration. Getting lost is diving headfirst into what makes each city its own.

LOST iN London: A City Guide (Lost In, 4)

A flamingo garden, slow food markets, a secret bar, traditional trattorias, hidden masterpieces of Italian design... Get lost in the ice-cool northern city. LOST iN Milan is― 68 technicolour pages filled with tips on: Eating Drinking Shopping Partying Outdoor activities &amp; wellness - Includes 5 long-form interviews with celebrated locals on their relationship with Milan and their absolute favourite spots in town - A selection of the hottest places to visit in two of the city’s most charismatic neighbourhoods - A selection of our top picks for the entire city - An in-depth story on the city’s rich design heritage - A surreally quotidian photo showcase - An original piece of fiction - Shopping guide - Recommended books, films &amp; music to get you in the Milan state of mind

Milan: LOST In City Guide (LOST iN City Guides)

LOST iN the City

Barcelona: LOST In City Guide (Lost in, 7)

Tropical vibes in Queens, Michelin-starred Viking cuisine, ice-cold martinis in Kennedy's haunt, Brooklyn handcrafted jeans, beach life with The Boss, la dolce vita in the Bronx… Get lost in the sparkle of New York City. Getting lost in the city is not about throwing away the map. It’s about surrendering yourself to the essence of the place. The sights, smells, flavours and sounds that make it unique. The photography, the art, the creativity that provide its individual inspiration. Getting lost is diving headfirst into what makes each city its own.

LOST iN New York City: A City Guide

United States

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