Chronicle Books Llc: 1635 books
Library of Luminaries: Frida Kahlo
An Illustrated Biography
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2016
Step into the world of one of history's most celebrated artists and feminist icons: Frida Kahlo. This beautifully illustrated biography is full of colorful details that illuminate the woman behind the artwork, including excerpts from Kahlo's personal letters and diaries on her childhood dreams of...
Imagination Illustrated
The Jim Henson Journal
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2012
Jim Henson's iconic puppet characters, fantastic worlds, and warm humor have delighted millions of people of all ages. His incredibly diverse body of work, from the Muppets to the world of The Dark Crystal, reveals his charm and genius to fans old and new. Compiled directly from The Jim Henson Company...
Houseplants and Hot Sauce
A Seek-and-Find Book for Grown-Ups
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2017
This cheeky seek and find features illustrated scenes from the life of a modern gal—from brunch with friends to shopping for succulents—with clever and funny challenges on every page. Lenny Letter contributor Sally Nixon combines the nostalgia of visual puzzles with smart, contemporary content for a fresh and charming ebook.
The Diva Rules
Ditch the Drama, Find Your Strength, and Sparkle Your Way to the Top
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2015
Michelle Visage is not your average diva. Powerful, positive, and polished, this diva's not only glamorous, she's a savvy businesswoman with serious credentials who works her tail off. From her days vogueing in the downtown Manhattan clubs in the '90s to her successful career in radio and her ultimate...
Ceramics
Contemporary Artists Working in Clay
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2016
This ebook presents the work of 30 contemporary artists who have turned to clay to shape their most innovative ideas into stunning works of art. From cups shaped like crystals to a tree trunk made of porcelain and stoneware planters painted to look like ladies, popular curator and blogger Kate Singleton...
But I Wanted a Pony!
An Anne Taintor Motherhood Collection
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2013
This new collection of vintage-with-a-twist work by Anne Taintor offers up a fresh serving of Anne's signature hilarious commentary on the joys, challenges, and cocktail hours of motherhood. From the fundamentals (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers!) to putting food on the table (you see...
by Rae Dunn
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2017
Brimming with joie de vivre, France provides a glimpse into the gorgeous sketchbooks that artist Rae Dunn compiles during her annual sojourns in Paris, Provence, and the French Riviera. Colors, tastes, and smells come to life with each turn of the page, as Dunn's charming watercolor sketches and dreamy...
An Atlas of Countries that Don't Exist
A Compendium of Fifty Unrecognized and Largely Unnoticed States
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2017
What is a country? Acclaimed travel writer and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton brings to life the origins and histories of 50 states that, lacking international recognition and United Nations membership, exist on the margins of legitimacy in the global order. From long-contested lands like Crimea...
How to Speak Baseball
An Illustrated Guide to Ballpark Banter
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014
This guide to the language of baseball decodes the amusing, clever phrases that pepper commentary about the sport. Packed with witty explanations of everything from "duster" and "rubber arm" to "up the elevator," this ballpark lexicon plays on a nostalgic love for the...
Paper Cutting Book
Contemporary Artists, Timeless Craft
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2011
There's a renaissance underway in the art form of cut paper, with an explosion of raw talent and an abundance of amazing work produced in the medium in recent years. This gorgeous volume features work from 26 contemporary international artists who are creating images of astonishing intricacy, using...
A Letter to My Dog
Notes to Our Best Friends
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2013
Dogs know how to talk to us they do it all the time. A pair of raised ears or a wagging tail can speak volumes to those in the know. In this heartfelt ode to the furriest of family members, dog lovers get the chance to say something back, sharing personal letters penned to their beloved companions....
by Lisa Swerling, Ralph Lazar
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
Mindful living is happy living. This refreshing book from the creators of Happiness Is . . . illustrates 500 inspiring ways to slow down, unplug, de-stress, connect with others, and relish the simple moments in life: sitting under a ceiling fan on a hot day, taking lunch away from your desk, letting...
by Andrew Bolton, Jack White
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Anna Sui's trendsetting rock-and-roll looks have made her one of this decade's top five fashion icons (Time). Here, in the first book to cover the entire scope of Sui's twenty-year career, fans get rare access to the designer's creative process. This richly visual retrospective celebrates her influence,...
Library of Luminaries: Virginia Woolf
An Illustrated Biography
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
One of literature's most beloved authors is beautifully documented in this illustrated biography of Virginia Woolf. Featuring handwritten text paired with beguiling illustrations, this ebook reveals the formative events of Woolf's life: how she was supported—and challenged—in her craft, her struggles...