The Book of Palms
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After an epic Amazonian journey through Brazil and Peru, German botanist von Martius compiled an unsurpassed catalogue of all known genera of palm. This exquisite encyclopedic treasury is a jewel of 19th-century botany, as remarkable for its meticulous classification, as it is for its maps, color landscapes, and cross-sectioned diagrams showing the architecture of these majestic trees.
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Living in Bali
Carved wood, secluded courtyards, and frangipani blossoms: soak up the Eastern elegance of these heavenly Indonesian interiors. Opening onto gorgeous green landscapes, majestic mountains, or beautiful coastlines, these Balinese homes exude relaxing, contemplative vibes. Unwind and refresh with this compact showcase of rustic paradises, updated with fresh, never-before-seen images.
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The Parrots
TASCHEN is proud to announce the long-awaited, latest and final publicationsfrom artist David LaChapelle: a two-volume project to complete his career-spanning anthology. Here,Good Newspicks up from Lost + Found,Part I, in a monumental curation of images never before publishedin book form. It marks a dramatic conclusion to LaChapelle’s five-book narrative, one that has captivated a generation of viewers across the globe.
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Tree Houses
Gardens designed for refined pleasure and spiritual relaxation were first perfected in ancient China. Western travelers from Marco Polo onwards saw them, and marveled at their intricacy, their elaborate garden buildings, their subtle design, and their assured use of plants, water, and natural materials. Yet for many centuries Westerners found them hard to understand and could not use the skills and concepts that they contained.
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Great Escapes South America
A revised and updated edition of the most inspiring South American hotels. From beachside idylls in Bahia, Brazil, to a converted monastery in Peru, each luxurious getaway is presented with interior and exterior photographs; pricing, services, and contact information; as well as the perfect novel for each location.
