Tom of Finland XXL
420.50 ₾The ultimate collector’s edition celebrating Tom of Finland’s revolutionary erotic art featuring over 1000 illustrations and essays by John Waters, Camille Paglia, and other cultural luminaries. This TASCHEN masterpiece chronicles six decades of groundbreaking gay art that transformed masculine imagery and sexual representation, showcasing the complete artistic evolution of Touko Laaksonen from unknown Finnish artist to international icon of LGBTQ+ visual culture.
Tom of Finland. the Complete Kake Comics. 45th Ed
130.50 ₾Experience Tom of Finland’s legendary Kake comics in this complete Taschen collection curated by Dian Hanson. Twenty-six episodes showcase the iconic leatherman’s global adventures, featuring the artist’s distinctive celebration of gay sexuality through powerful illustrations of mustached men and liberated desire. These groundbreaking comics represent some of the most influential works in gay art history.
Magic Book
420.50 ₾Embark on a truly magical mystery tour through five centuries of conjuring history with Mike Caveney’s sparkling compendium. This Taschen America publication features hundreds of rarely seen vintage posters, photographs, handbills, and engravings documenting the evolution of magical arts from medieval thaumaturgies to 20th-century showmen, spanning the captivating period from the 1400s to the 1950s.
The Art of Pin-up
130.50 ₾Celebrate the golden age of pin-up artistry with this definitive Taschen collection featuring the top 10 masters of the genre. From Enoch Bolles to Alberto Vargas, explore original artwork, rare sketches, and vintage magazine covers that defined American visual culture. Dian Hanson provides expert historical context for this influential art movement.
Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn
507.50 ₾Anton Corbijn’s definitive photographic chronicle of Depeche Mode spans over three decades of iconic collaboration. This TASCHEN volume unveils 500+ images from the Dutch master’s personal archives, including never-before-seen photographs, stage designs, and album covers. Corbijn’s brooding aesthetic has shaped the band’s visual identity since 1986, cementing their reputation as effortlessly cool pioneers of electronic music.
Dian Hanson’s: The History of Men’s Magazines. Vol. 1
319.00 ₾Discover the sophisticated origins of men’s magazines in this TASCHEN volume by Dian Hanson. Featuring over 700 rare covers and interiors from France, Germany, the U.S., and Turkey, this scholarly exploration traces the genre from its colorful Parisian beginnings in 1900 through 1945, revealing how illustrations, jokes, and cartoons shaped early publishing history.
Decorative Art 1960s
217.50 ₾Experience the design revolution of the 1960s through TASCHEN’s comprehensive visual survey of decorative arts. From Pop’s bold statements to hippie-era excesses, this colorful collection captures the explosive creativity of a transformative decade. Featuring authentic interiors, lighting, textiles, and ornamental designs from the coveted Studio Yearbook archives, it’s essential reading for understanding how social change shaped artistic expression.
Freydal – Medieval Games
942.50 ₾Stefan Krause’s Freydal – Medieval Games presents the largest surviving medieval tournament book, featuring Emperor Maximilian I’s spectacular court games. This TASCHEN publication showcases all 255 gold and silver illuminated manuscripts from Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World program. Commemorating the 500th anniversary of Maximilian’s death, this extraordinary collection reveals the elaborate world of medieval tournaments and ring jousting through stunning preserved artwork.
Modern Architecture A–Z
420.50 ₾Journey through architectural history with TASCHEN’s comprehensive A-Z encyclopedia featuring nearly 300 profiles of visionary architects and movements. From Gio Ponti’s geometric brilliance to Zaha Hadid’s futuristic innovations, discover the masters who shaped modern space across three transformative centuries of design evolution.
Walt Disney Film Archives. the Animated Movies 1921-1968
420.50 ₾Step into Disney’s Golden Age of Animation with this stunning visual archive featuring 1,500 rare images from 1921-1968. Expert contributors including John Lasseter reveal the creative magic behind Walt Disney Productions through exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, original story sketches, and cel setups. A comprehensive celebration of animated films, legendary animators, and the revolutionary techniques that transformed cinema forever.
Small Houses
420.50 ₾Philip Jodidio’s Small Houses from Taschen America showcases exceptional compact architecture from world-renowned firms including Alphaville, Olson Kundig, and BIG. This inspiring collection proves that 100 square meters offers plenty of space for intelligent, responsible living through innovative design solutions that maximize every inch.
100 Contemporary Houses
391.50 ₾Philip Jodidio’s 100 Contemporary Houses opens doors to the most pioneering residential designs of recent decades. This TASCHEN publication features architectural masters like Daniel Libeskind, Herzog & de Meuron, and Zaha Hadid, exploring how visionary architects transform the concept of home into stunning constructed reality through innovative domestic architecture and modern design solutions.
Magic Mirror of M. C. Escher
203.00 ₾Step into M.C. Escher’s impossible worlds with this updated TASCHEN classic. Long before digital art, Escher created mind-bending illusions and impossible geometries that challenged perception and celebrated human imagination. This comprehensive collection showcases his key graphic works, revealing the mathematical precision behind tessellations, architectural impossibilities, and visual puzzles that continue to inspire artists and scientists today.
Neutra Complete Works
420.50 ₾Barbara Lamprecht’s authoritative examination of Richard Neutra’s architectural legacy in this comprehensive Taschen publication. Explore the complete works of the modernist master who revolutionized 20th-century design through innovative residential and commercial projects. Essential reading for architecture enthusiasts and design professionals seeking insight into Neutra’s groundbreaking approach to steel, glass, and landscape integration that continues influencing contemporary architecture today.
Jazzlife
942.50 ₾Experience the golden age of American jazz through this stunning pictorial collection by William Claxton, Steve Crist, and Joachim E. Berendt. Jazzlife captures intimate moments with legendary musicians, offering readers an unprecedented visual journey into the heart of jazz culture. This Taschen publication combines masterful photography with expert commentary, creating an essential tribute to America’s most influential musical art form and the extraordinary artists who shaped it.
CASE STUDY HOUSES
420.50 ₾Elizabeth A. T. Smith’s definitive retrospective explores the revolutionary Case Study House program that transformed American residential architecture. This TASCHEN publication examines 36 prototype homes designed between 1945-66, focusing on the Los Angeles area’s innovative approach to postwar housing. Essential reading for understanding how visionary architects redefined the modern home through the International style movement.
History of Ec Comics
942.50 ₾The definitive chronicle of EC Comics’ revolutionary eight-year reign that transformed comic book publishing forever. Discover how Bill Gaines and creative legends like Harvey Kurtzman and Wally Wood reinvented the medium with iconic titles including Tales from the Crypt and MAD. An essential exploration of comic book history’s most influential era.
Frida Kahlo. the Complete Paintings
942.50 ₾Experience the complete artistic journey of Mexican icon Frida Kahlo in this comprehensive TASCHEN monograph. Featuring all 152 paintings in stunning reproductions, this collection captures Kahlo’s transformation of personal suffering into powerful visual statements. A champion of justice and women’s rights, Kahlo’s vibrant artwork continues to inspire generations with its raw emotion and political courage.
Domus 1940s
203.00 ₾Charlotte & Peter Fiell present Domus 1940s, TASCHEN’s freshly revised exploration of architecture and design during history’s most transformative decade. From World War II’s widespread destruction to postwar reconstruction and the democratization of design, this curated collection reveals how the search for new social values reshaped our built environment forever.
Diego Rivera. the Complete Murals
406.00 ₾Experience Diego Rivera’s revolutionary murals like never before in this comprehensive TASCHEN catalog. Featuring unprecedented detailed photography that required scaffolding to capture, this collection showcases the complete mural works of Mexico’s greatest artist. From Cubism influences to mature Mexican mural painting, discover Rivera’s artistic evolution and his powerful depictions of social change that still grace public buildings across Mexico.
History of Press Graphics, 1819-1921
420.50 ₾Explore a century of revolutionary press graphics that transformed journalism into art. This Taschen collection reveals how illustrated newspapers influenced avant-garde movements, featuring masterworks by Jean Cocteau, Juan Gris, Thomas Nast, and Gustave Doré. Discover the modernist design principles that shaped visual storytelling from 1819-1921.
Charlie Chaplin Archives
420.50 ₾Paul Duncan’s Charlie Chaplin Archives unlocks the master filmmaker’s creative process through rare personal letters, original sketches, storyboards, and intimate photographs. This TASCHEN publication combines archival treasures with oral histories from Chaplin and his closest collaborators, revealing the impromptu invention behind cinema’s most beloved works. A literary journey through filmmaking genius.
Dalí. the Paintings
319.00 ₾The definitive study of Salvador Dalí’s painted works featuring previously inaccessible masterpieces that epitomize surrealist exploration of the subconscious. TASCHEN’s opulent edition combines Dalí’s paintings with his personal writings, drawings, and rare archival material, offering unprecedented insight into the creative mind of surrealism’s most iconic artist through meticulous scholarship.
Leonardo. The Complete Paintings and Drawings
319.00 ₾Frank Zöllner and Johannes Nathan present the ultimate Leonardo da Vinci collection in this TASCHEN masterpiece. Celebrating 500 years since the Renaissance master’s death, this comprehensive survey reveals the complete artistic legacy of painter, sculptor, architect, and inventor. Full-bleed details showcase surviving and lost works with unprecedented clarity, offering intimate access to Leonardo’s revolutionary techniques and timeless genius.
Tree Houses. Fairy-Tale Castles in the Air
101.50 ₾Journey through 50 extraordinary tree houses from around the world in this stunning TASCHEN collection by Philip Jodidio. From romantic hideaways to contemporary architectural marvels, discover how famed architects and skilled craftsmen create fairy-tale castles among the branches. These inventive arboreal adventures celebrate humanity’s timeless desire to climb trees for shelter and perspective, showcasing the perfect harmony between imagination and nature.
Hiroshige & Eisen. The Sixty-Nine Stations along the Kisokaido. 40th Ed.
130.50 ₾Experience the masterful collaboration between Keisai Eisen and Utagawa Hiroshige in this stunning collection of woodblock prints depicting Japan’s historic Kisokaidō route. This vivid artistic tapestry captures 19th-century imperial Japan through exquisite craftsmanship, presenting both a major cultural artifact and woodblock masterwork. TASCHEN’s 40th edition preserves these legendary prints showcasing the journey between Edo and Kyoto with remarkable beauty and historical significance.
Karl Blossfeldt. the Complete Published Work
130.50 ₾Karl Blossfeldt transformed botanical photography into fine art through his mesmerizing monochrome studies of flora. This Taschen collection presents his complete published work, showcasing semiabstracted plant studies that bridge 19th and 20th-century image-making. Blossfeldt’s sculptural approach reveals nature’s hidden architectural beauty, capturing the formal elegance and visual poetry inherent in botanical specimens with unprecedented artistic vision.
Homes for Our Time. Contemporary Houses around the World
391.50 ₾Philip Jodidio’s Homes for Our Time. Contemporary Houses around the World showcases exceptional residential architecture by masters like Shigeru Ban and MVRDV alongside emerging talents. This TASCHEN anthology features stunning photography and detailed plans, offering a comprehensive look at innovative contemporary homes that define modern living across the globe.
Dark City
261.00 ₾Jim Heimann’s captivating examination reveals how post-WWI Los Angeles transformed from small town to metropolis while attracting gangsters, cults, and killers alongside dreamers. This TASCHEN publication exposes the organized crime and corruption that flourished beyond Hollywood’s glittering surface, chronicling America’s most notorious urban transformation through the lens of deviant behavior and social upheaval in California’s emerging megacity.
Dalí. The Wines of Gala
319.00 ₾TASCHEN’s Dalí. The Wines of Gala unveils Salvador Dalí’s intoxicating passion for wine through surrealist art and ancient grape mythology. This delightfully eccentric follow-up to Les dîners de Gala combines sensuous artwork with wine culture exploration, showcasing the master’s ability to transform viticulture into visual poetry. A mesmerizing journey through Dalí’s unique artistic philosophy.
Gaudí. the Complete Works. 40th Ed
130.50 ₾Rainer Zerbst’s comprehensive exploration of Antoni Gaudí showcases the visionary architect who revolutionized Barcelona’s skyline. This TASCHEN edition features brand-new photography, original drawings, and complete documentation of Gaudí’s works, including furniture and unfinished projects. Experience how Gaudí merged Orientalism with natural forms to create his unique Modernista aesthetic.
Warhol on Basquiat
348.00 ₾An intimate photographic journey into the legendary friendship between Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Michael Dayton Hermann unveils hundreds of never-before-seen images alongside Warhol’s diary entries, capturing the electric 1980s New York art scene with cultural icons like Madonna and Keith Haring. This TASCHEN volume reveals collaborative artworks and rare ephemera.
Logo modernism
391.50 ₾Immerse yourself in the visual DNA of modern branding with Jens Müller’s stunning compilation of 6,000 logos from modernism’s golden era. This TASCHEN treasure reveals how legendary companies across industries—from airlines to art galleries—distilled their identities into timeless, geometric perfection between 1940-1980. A masterclass in clean design principles that revolutionized corporate communication.
Tattoo Book
725.00 ₾Journey through centuries of tattoo artistry with legendary historian Henk Schiffmacher’s personal collection. Tattoo Book by TASCHEN unveils stunning artifacts and designs spanning from the 1730s to 1970s, showcasing the cultural evolution of tattooing worldwide. This oversized volume captures the essence of tattoo history through rare pieces that defined the medium’s artistic legacy.
Helmut Newton and Alice Springs. Us and Them
72.50 ₾An intimate photography collection revealing the artistic partnership between Helmut Newton and Alice Springs (June Newton). This visual masterpiece combines personal self-portraits with celebrity shots, showcasing how two master photographers’ lives and creative visions became inexplicably intertwined, creating an extraordinary testament to collaborative artistry.
Greek Myths
72.50 ₾Discover the legendary world of Greek mythology through Taschen’s stunning visual collection featuring tales of the Trojan War and Odysseus. Gustav Schwab’s classic anthology comes alive with Clifford Harper’s masterful drawings and Golden Age illustrations, transforming ancient stories of gods and heroes into an extraordinary artistic journey that celebrates the timeless narratives of classical civilization.
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