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Sep 14, 2012 | Contributor: Deidre Woollard | 2 CommentsWe generally hear about knockoffs in the form of counterfeit luxury goods or fast fashion versions of couture clothes but in every industry from restaurants to sports, success breeds imitation. That isn't necessarily a bad thing according to Kal Raustiala and John Springman, the authors of The Knockoff Economy: How Imitation Sparks Innovation.... Read More | 
May 9, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzIn a world where too many people have forgotten the aesthetic and tactile pleasures that a really fine-quality print publication can offer, luxury publisher Assouline reminds us why neither Web nor the fanciest mobile device will ever be a substitute for a great coffee table hardcover. Since 1994, the company has released dozens of books in the fashion, travel, architecture/design, art, photography, epicurean arts, and spirituality sectors—but no matter what the theme might be, the product itself is always a work of art.... Read More | 
Apr 10, 2012 | Contributor: Deidre WoollardYou probably don't need another book to tell you that nutritious food can also be delicious, but Chef Seamus Mullen provides some beautiful inspiration in his new cookbook, Hero Food: How Cooking With Delicious Things Can Make Us Feel Better.... Read More | 
Mar 19, 2012 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern | 1 CommentAssouline, the world's most renowned publisher of luxury books on fashion, travel and style, has come out with the world’s first waterproof coffee table tome. South Pole: The British Antarctic Expedition 1910–1913, produced in a limited edition of 150 copies priced at $3,000 apiece, features forewords by HRH Prince Albert of Monaco and HRH Princess Anne of Great Britain.... Read More | 
Jan 9, 2012 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternThere are fashion victims who dabble in designer frames, major labels who license their names for sunglass lines, and those who shamelessly rip off both — and then there’s Moss Lipow. ... Read More | 
Jan 5, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzIn case you’re in need of inspiration for your 2012 New Year’s resolutions, check out our roundup of recent travel titles, ranging from intellectual to aspirational to a little bit off the rails. Whether you plan to ditch the desk job for good in the upcoming year or just go on a bucket list trip to the bottom of the world, these authors will guide you by example. Enjoy from the armchair or get out there and write your own!... Read More | 
Jan 3, 2012 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternSteve McQueen is one of those icons whom designers never tire of referencing, and style buffs never tire of imitating. With good reason — few Hollywood heavyweights had as much authentic charm and rugged elegance.... Read More | 
Dec 28, 2011 | Contributor: Deidre WoollardSometimes it can be a bit hard to respect the television chef. Bobby Flay has made a name for himself flashing his impish grin and turning up the heat on a variety of shows. Even though Flay competes on Iron Chef regularly, proving he's got the chops, he has a bit of a Rodney Dangerfield problem: love he gets, respect is harder to come by.... Read More | 
Dec 20, 2011 | Contributor: Deidre WoollardJohn Gregory-Smith has traveled the world in search of flavor, and with good reason. His line of 'Mighty Spice' pastes incorporate spices from exotic lands. Like the spice traders of old, Gregory-Smith has been profoundly influenced by what he has seen and tasted.... Read More | 
Dec 12, 2011 | Contributor: Jason Campbell | 1 CommentWe turn our focus to five extremely relevant books from some of beauty and fashion’s top influencers. Highly informative, inspirational and perfectly timed for holiday gift shopping, our selections represent some of the most evolved and aspirational lifestyle books on the market. These titles are sure to please anyone who appreciates the aesthetics, fantasy and insider’s perspective on the multi-faceted world of beauty and fashion.... Read More | 
Dec 1, 2011 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternAmong enthusiasts of fine French cooking, there are few rivals to the extravagant L’Espadon restaurant at the famed Ritz Paris. That’s only fitting for the opulent edifice founded by the Swiss hotelier César Ritz in collaboration with legendary Chef Auguste Escoffier in 1898 in a nobleman’s former mansion on the Place Vendôme.... Read More | 
Nov 28, 2011 | Contributor: Deidre WoollardWho are the art prophets? They are the ones who see, and help create a shift or a changing moment in the art world. In his latest book, PopArt chronicler Richard Polsky rounds up some of the great visionaries of the art world—the dealers, artists, writers and others who had that rare ability to sense the beginning of a movement and birth it into existence. ... Read More | 
Nov 4, 2011 | Contributor: Deidre WoollardWay back in 1982, the Martha Stewart era began with a book titled simply "Entertaining." Now a new book, "Martha’s Entertaining: A Year of Celebrations" brings it all full circle. Martha's new book is far more lavish than the original book based on her experiences as a caterer. This book is a hardcover cookbook but is pretty enough to be a coffee table book. It is full of gorgeous photography and includes recipes, ideas for dining decor and menus that evoke some of the idyllic scenes Stewart has showcased in her magazine, on television shows and in her long series of books. ... Read More | 
Nov 3, 2011 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern | 1 CommentYou can get a privileged look behind the impressive portals of England’s great country estates in all their resplendent finery thanks to a lavish new book by renowned British architectural historian Jeremy Musson from Rizzoli. ... Read More | 
Nov 2, 2011 | Contributor: Deidre WoollardIt's hard not to be envious of Beatrice Peltre and her food-centered life. Peltre has blogged for years on La Tartine Gourmande, gathering fans of her French rustic cooking style and her beautiful photography and gaining a career as a food stylist, recipe developer and food writer.... Read More |
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