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One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo remains a quintessential Renaissance genius. This 40th edition of Leonardo’s complete paintings is a compact catalogue raisonné of all of the artist’s masterful paintings, both surviving and lost.   01. Workshop of Leonardo, after a design by Leonardo with participation of Leonardo, Christ as Salvator Mundi (detail), from 1507 © Christie’s Images/ Bridgeman Images 02. Annunciation (detail), c. 1473–1475 © Studio Fotografico Paolo Tosi, Florence 03. Burlington House Cartoon (Virgin and Child with St Anne and the Infant St John) (detail), 1499–1500 or c. 1508 (?) © National Gallery, London 04. Virgin and Child with St Anne (detail), c. 1503– 1519. Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris; © Photo RMN (Musée du Louvre) – René- Gabriel Ojéda   #TASCHENbooks #leonardo #leonardodavinci

The deceptively simple lemon takes center stage in the second volume of TASCHEN’s collaboration with The Gourmand, masters of the rich intersection of food and art. ‘The Gourmand’s Lemon’ is available to order on taschen.com. Creative Direction - @laneandassociates Production & Post Production - @studio_private Sound - @helicalsound   #TheGourmand #TASCHENbooks #lemon

“I just threw my real self into that movie as I was at that time… I actually was feeling as alienated as that character was!” David Bowie   Available on taschen.com: ‘David Bowie. The Man Who Fell to Earth. 40th Ed.’   Photos © 1976 Studiocanal Films Ltd. All rights reserved.   #davidbowie #bowie #themanwhofelltoearth #TASCHENbooks @davidbowie

First advertised as a “mind-stretching experience,” Nicolas Roeg’s 1976 ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ stunned the cinema world. A tour-de-force of science fiction as art form, the movie brought not only hallucinatory visuals and a haunting exploration of contemporary alienation, but also glam-rock legend David Bowie in his lead role debut as paranoid alien Newton. ‘David Bowie. The Man Who Fell to Earth. 40th Ed.’ gathers a bumper collection of stills and behind-the-scenes images by unit photographer David James, including stunning shots of Bowie as humanoid alien Thomas Jerome Newton.   Photos © 1976 Studiocanal Films Ltd. All rights reserved.   #davidbowie #bowie #themanwhofelltoearth #TASCHENbooks @davidbowie

Martin Luther’s Bible, first printed in 1534, was a milestone in publishing, democratizing Christianity, and providing printed reference for a new branch of faith: Protestantism. The facsimile, available on taschen.com and in our stores, reveals the multilayered beauty of this UNESCO world heritage masterpiece, showcasing its exquisite script and woodcuts from the workshop of Lucas Cranach.   Illustration: The evangelist Luke (and painter, as legend has it) gazing out of the open bullseye-paned window to watch Jesus on the cross; on the windowsill on the left and the bench beneath are painting utensils, in the corner an easel; in front of it Luke’s attribute, the bull. From the workshop of Lucas Cranach   #TASCHENbooks #lutherbible #martinluther #bible #thebible #lucascranach

‘Pirate Tales’ recalls the exploits of Long John Silver, Henry Morgan, and those inspired by piracy’s Golden Age. Retelling classics of adventure literature, from ‘Robinson Crusoe’ to ‘The Mysterious Island’, with captivating illustrations from artists such as Howard Pyle and Newell Convers Wyeth, this visual delight is also a pleasure to read. Available to order in taschen.com.   Illustrations: Newell Convers Wyeth, Cover Illustration for Treasure Island, oil on canvas, 1911 © TASCHEN / Private Collection Newell Convers Wyeth, Illustration from The Mysterious Island, 1918 © TASCHEN / Private collection Howard Pyle An Attack on a Galleon, 1905 © TASCHEN / Delaware Art Museum: Museum Purchase, 1912   #TASCHENbooks #pirates #piratetales

Beauty meets basic human needs in Shigeru Ban’s architecture   ‘Shigeru Ban. Complete Works 1985–Today’ is a valuable insight into the works and mind of the Japanese architect. Author Philip Jodidio explores long anticipated completed buildings, new projects, and a future outlook of the studio Shigeru Ban after TASCHEN has followed his career from the beginning. This monograph is a journey through the years and evolution of an architect who made a name for himself with true architectural marvels that cannot be surpassed in innovation, elegance, and sensibility. The XXL edition is now available on taschen.com and in our stores around the world   #TASCHENbooks #shigeruban #shigeru #architecture #limitededition @p.jodidio

No other 17th-century artist played the self-portrait game as extravagantly as the Dutchman Rembrandt. Spanning from his youth until just a year prior to his death, this collection gathers the entirety of Rembrandt’s self-portraiture. The works are an intimate glimpse into the artist’s self-reflection and nothing short of a triumph of art history.    ‘Rembrandt. The Complete Self-Portraits’ is available on taschen.com and in our stores around the world.   Images: 1 Self-Portrait (detail), 1658. New York, The Frick Collection 2 Self-Portrait with a Cap and Fur-Trimmed Cloak (detail), 1634. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Gemäldegalerie 3 Self-Portrait in Working Dress (detail), 1652 Oil on canvas. Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum 4 Self-Portrait as the Apostle Paul (detail), 1661. Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, Bequest of Mr and Mrs De Bruijn-van der Leeuw, Muri, Switzerland 5 Self-Portrait with Palette and Maulstick (detail), 1665–69. London, Kenwood House, The Iveagh Bequest   #TASCHENbooks #rembrandt #rembrandtvanrijn #rembrandtselfportraits #paintings

The sky’s the limit with these ingenious tree houses from around the world   The essential book for admirers of arboreal ateliers everywhere, this edition of ‘Tree Houses’ showcases 48 of the finest tree houses around the world. Whether serving as a lofty eyrie for childhood adventures or a unique luxury hotel amid the branches, these are some of the most fantastic human roosts in the sky. Photos: © Åke E:son Lindman; © Pete Nelson; © Renaud Morel/Dans mon Arbre; © Alaisdair Jardine; © ENÉA   #TASCHENbooks #treehouses #treehouse @p.jodidio

Celebrating 90 years of Donald Duck! From his first appearance in 1934, Donald has brought joy and laughter to millions with his iconic voice and lovable antics. Happy Birthday to everyone’s favorite Duck! Stay tuned for more Donald news soon...   Image: Donald in ‘South of the Border’ (1942 /1944) Copyright © Disney Enterprises, Inc.   #DonaldDuck #HappyBirthdayDonald

Discover the latest and the greatest of Japan’s manga scene. This extensive overview features classic maestros like Osamu Tezuka (creator of Astro Boy) and Katsuhiro Otomo (creator of Akira) as well as the most exciting newcomers and, of course, their fictional superstars. #TASCHENbooks #manga #mangaartist

Find tips for beautiful Riomaggiore, one of the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre, and more in our travel reads for your next trip (Link in bio) Photo: Cinque Terre, Italy. © The New York Times/Susan Wright From ‘The New York Times 36 Hours. Europe’, available on taschen.com.   #TASCHENbooks #NYT