a list of artist books and publications by an artist who makes and collects books. with an extensive background in art book publishing and collecting, curating libraries is my expertise. this list is a peek inside of my personal library: approximatel...
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ART BOOKS ON/BY WOMEN ARTISTS
PERFORMANCE
LAND ART
PHOTOGRAPHY
PAINTING
ARTIST BOOKS (ASSORTED)
ART BOOKS ON/BY WOMEN ARTISTS
ana mendieta, a huge inspiration and favorite of mine. this book is a must for any filmmaker's library. detailed and insightful. absolute LOVE.
Covered in Time and History: Ana Mendieta Films
in my top 3 exhibition catalogues of all time. iconic show at MoMA with this book to add. could not recommend more. its a must.
Sanja Ivekovic: Sweet Violence
a project on gentrification of nyc by brooklyn native and artist martha rosler. i highly recommend this to any artist and filmmaker who has witness gentrification, specifically of nyc. this is of great passion and perspective worthy of any library.
If You Lived Here: City in Art & Activism
this book is a must for any barbara kruger fan. also great cover. absolute love.
Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You. I Mean Me.
another must for any filmmaker. as a huge fan of her work, this book helped me hold on to the fragments that seemed to pass too quickly at first glance. worth the read.
Trinh T. Minh-ha: The Twofold Commitment
this book is an amazing palate cleanser for any room or library. makes for a perfect gift.
Agnes Martin
a nice addition and energetic cover guaranteed to spruce up any book shelf or coffee table.
Yayoi Kusama: Every Day I Pray for Love
a unique and bright exhibition catalogue for kusama’s show at the new york botanic garden. this makes for a lovely gift! worth collecting.
Kusama: Cosmic Nature
inspirational read on the work and life of georgia o'keeffe.
Georgia O'Keeffe: Living Modern
one of the most recent titles on one of my favorite artists and filmmakers. if you’re a fan, this one is worth adding to your library.
Carolee Schneemann: From Then and Beyond
the life and work of frida kahlo curated by the legendary judy chicago. need i say more? this is a very rare and special find.
Frida Kahlo: Face to Face
highly recommend this title to any frida fan or garden enthusiast. its very special and makes for a thoughtful gift.
Frida Kahlo's Garden
i have the smaller version of this one, but i think it's time for an upgrade. this is a stunning catalogue of frida's work. it is vibrant, emotional and decorative on any shelf or coffee table. a GREAT gift!
Frida Kahlo, The Complete Paintings
i yearned for this title for years and it was truly worth the wait. it is a must in any woman artist’s library.
Women House
it shocks me even as i type this, but i have this one signed. faints. an absolute love.
Becoming Judy Chicago: A Biography of the Artist
absolutely adore her work and philosophy. this book a great insight into her notebooks, written performances and use of text.
Lee Lozano: Language Pieces
oh my goodness. this book was love at first sight. i highly recommend. LOVE!
Joan Mitchell
probably my favorite title on yoko ono. a comprehensive look into her work and process. inspirational and worth collecting.
Yoko Ono: One Woman Show, 1960–1971
deep insight into the life and mind of performance artist Marina Abramovic.
When Marina Abramovic Dies: A Biography
this is such beautiful insight to eva hesse's mind and personal process and philosophy. one of the best gifts i've ever received.
Eva Hesse: Datebooks, 1964/65
a comprehensive guide to the process of the late great dara birnbaum. a must read.
Dara Birnbaum: Note(s): Work(ing) Process(es)
a nice addition for any barbara kruger lover.
Barbara Kruger: Money Talks
this is the exhibition catalogue for her show at MoMA PS1. an absolute love of mine.
Niki de Saint Phalle: Structures for Life
this book is what dreams are made of.
Niki De Saint Phalle: The Tarot Garden
this is all about the woman artist friendship circle. highly recommend to woman artists and friends alike. love her.
Correspondence Course: Epistolary History of Carolee Schneemann
a special selection of writings by artist and brooklyn native martha rosler.
Martha Rosler, Decoys and Disruptions: Writings
i absolutely love this one. probably couldn't survive without it as a woman artist. highly recommend, just for the retro feminist graphics alone. can't stress it enough.
The New Woman's Survival Catalog: Woman-made
what is it about simone forti and me needing to have every single one of her books. as a new yorker, this one is special to me. love.
Simone Forti: OH, TONGUE
a lovely and imaginative read. recommend.
Leonora Carrington: The Debutante and Other Stories
picked this up at the 59th venice biennale. my first exposure to her work. immediate fan. a must for any diarist and filmmaker.
Sophia Al Maria: Virgin with a Memory
one of my favorite artists. love this one.
Carolee Schneemann: Split Decision
incredibly lucky to have this one signed. truly profound work by shirin neshat.
Shirin Neshat: I Will Greet the Sun Again
my most recent book purchase. i am a sucker for the cover of course. love it so far.
Art Monsters: Unruly Bodies in Feminist Art
my life changed when i came up on this one.
Bad Girls
the only word to describe this is iconic.
Kim Gordon: Is It My Body? Selected Texts
as a new yorker, i am proud to have this in my library. highly recommend her work.
Martha Rosler: The Bowery in two inadequate descriptive systems
love. huge fan of her work and obscurity.
Sarah Lucas: Au Naturel
the first book i read on kusama. instant love.
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Room, Phalli's Field
another one of my favorite artists.
Mona Hatoum: Domestic Disturbance
my absolutely #1 favorite book on schneemann. the world of her mind. LOVE.
Carolee Schneemann: Uncollected Texts
a thoughtful biography on abstract expressionist lee krasner (jackson pollock's wife). please familiarize yourself with her because simply put, she's better. ;)
Lee Krasner: A Biography
absolutely love this one on o'keeffe. one of my favorites and this is a compact but comprehensive survey on her work.
O'Keeffe (Basic Art Series 2.0)
this book is a small, sweet and thoughtful read for any georgia o'keeffe fan.
Georgia O'Keeffe: Words/Works, Vol. 1
a thoughtful, comphrehensive guide to the work and process of rachel whiteread.
The Art of Rachel Whiteread
love her. that is all.
Louise Bourgeois
one of my absolute favorites.
Carla Lonzi: Self-portrait
gothic novel by surrealist leonor fini. LOVE.
Leonor Fini: Rogomelec
a compact but thorough book of poems, drawings and performances by yoko ono. this is a great gift and a must read for all.
Grapefruit: Instructions & Drawings by Yoko Ono
a lovely edition for the coffee table.
Hilma af Klint: Visionary
this is a must have for any eva hesse fan! i love this edition, the cover and the bind too.
Eva Hesse 1965
this book is too awesome to even be adequately described.
Her-Story of Women Artists in Revolution
a very special title on kusama.
Yayoi Kusama : Inventing the Singular
PERFORMANCE
this is an incredibly special book on the unseen work and process of ana mendieta. top 10 of my library for sure. it's rare, but highly recommend the investment.
Unseen Mendieta: The Unpublished Works of Ana Mendieta
one of my absolute favorite performance artists. this book is wild ride that will change you. love is an understatement.
Chris Burden: Extreme Measures
adding this to my library was an absolute dream. this is a rare and valuable one i hold very dear to my heart. highly recommend.
Simone Forti: Thinking with the Body
a comprehensive delve into artwork that uses the body as medium. a must for the library of any performance artist/enthusiast.
Body of Art
an amazing addition for any performance artist/lover. i felt so lucky when i came up on this title. it is truly a treasure.
The Concrete Body: Rainer, Schneemann, Acconci
this books enlightens us to dance as conceptual art. highly recommend this title. love her.
Yvonne Rainer: Work 1961–73
worthy read on the performance art and process of dan graham. this book is affordable and tends to go in and out of print so grab it while you can.
Dan Graham: Theatre
purchased this at the art museum in PR. such a raw, beautiful find. recommend to all performance artists and enthusiasts.
Corporal Traces (Bilingual)
LAND ART
oof, this book on the writings by land artist robert smithson truly transformed my mind. something i always referred back to during my time in the field. one of my all-time favorite artists. always worth the read.
Robert Smithson: The Collected Writings
great edition on land artist robert smithson.
Robert Smithson
from the artists on artists lecture series. love this title on land artist robert smithson.
Artists on Robert Smithson
a great read on the mysterious life and process of land artist michael heizer.
Michael Heizer: The Once and Future Monuments
this book was a gift and one of the best i've ever received. essential for every land/performance artist. profound.
The Ethics of Earth Art
this is a special one if you are a fan of robert smithson's texas and unfortunately, final works. very special considering it includes the beloved, yet tragic amarillo ramp.
Robert Smithson in Texas
a beautiful edition on one of my favorite recluse land artists, michael heizer.
Michael Heizer
as there aren't many books on land artist walter de maria, one of my absolute favorites, this book lends handy insight from those around him. highly recommend.
Artists on Walter De Maria (Lecture Series)
for all heizer fans and land art enthusiasts.
Effigy Tumuli: Reemergence of Ancient Mounds
another nice smithson title.
Robert Smithson: Art In Continual Movement
PHOTOGRAPHY
an archive of incredible work by renowned sicilian city and mafia photographer. once you experience her work, you will be forever changed. HIGHLY recommend. a stunner.
Letizia Battaglia: Photography as a Life Choice
this book is so nice, i bought it twice. one signed and one to routinely flip through. a necessary addition for any photography enthusiast. stellar work. watch the film.
Nan Goldin: The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
an artist and visionary gone too soon. the only book of photography by the late and beloved ren hang. 18+. HIGHLY recommend.
Ren Hang
this is in my top 10 coffee table books for sure. expect to see iconic photos of your faves ranging from mary j. blige to rose mcgowan. its feminine, sexy, fierce. LOVE.
Bettina Rheims
this is an iconic edition dear to my heart. it is a hefty size with a fierce cover, jam packed with warhol's legendary polariod archive. perfect for gifting and coffee tables/decor.
Andy Warhol: Polaroids 1958-1987
the iconic title and series new york girls by photographer richard kern. just the perfect amount of sex and sleaze. 18+.
New York Girls
one of my absolute favorites. sexy summer photography by testino in rio. what's not to love? HOT is an understatement.
MaRIO DE JANEIRO Testino
an interesting and obscure archive of photography by wolfgang tillmans. these volumes have stood the test of time in my library. i will always go back to them.
Wolfgang Tillmans. four books. 45th Ed.
my absolute favorite japanese photographer. a truly beautiful monologue and comprehensive archive of his work over the years. 18+.
Araki.
just araki again, love him. explicit so 18+.
Araki: Tokyo Lucky Hole
sleek cover, sexy archive and a profound statement on any art lover's coffee table. this is my #1 recommended gift to all. it truly never goes out of style.
Helmut Newton. SUMO.
another sleek newton title. its just a good vibe. makes for a great gift.
Helmut Newton: Polaroids
who can pass up having a title like this on the shelf? an excellent newton archive.
Helmut Newton: World without Men
another sexy coffee table number by photographer helmut newton. recommend.
Helmut Newton: Sex & Landscapes
classy and timeless. an archive of photographer helmut newton’s wife.
Mrs. Newton
fun, funky and fashionable. this is a must photography title.
David LaChapelle, Lost + Found
the most stunning nature photography that you have ever seen in your life. this is such an incredible coffee table book and gift.
Sebastião Salgado: GENESIS
i never expected to love this one, but i do. its small but thick with images of new deal american photography. travel through time.
New Deal Photography. USA 1935–1943
this is a collector's edition, so an investment likely to appreciate over time. i can't recommend it enough if you are a yoko fan. it is quintissential nyc and some of the last photos of john lennon ever taken. intimate, romantic and creative photogr...
Kishin Shinoyama. John Lennon & Yoko Ono. Double Fantasy, Collector's Edition
PAINTING
i love this comprehensive survey on basquiat. it is a must have and a great gift.
Jean-Michel Basquiat. 40th Ed.
this is a well done archive of his paintings. a reasonable size and beautiful cover.
Dalí: The Paintings
this is an absolute must for any bosch lover. it is a HUGE and comprehensive survey on his intricate and mystical work. a great gift!
Hieronymus Bosch, The Complete Works
this cover has always been one of my favorites. it is stunning on a coffee table. a comprehensive archive of klimt's work.
Gustav Klimt: The Complete Paintings
a book that truly sets the mood. leaving this open on a gloomy day is an instant boost. a timeless gift and uplifts any interior. LOVE.
Mark Rothko: Paintings on Paper
a highlight survey on mark rothko. this title is great for inspiration and reference. this series makes for fun shelf building.
Rothko
a creative catalogue on the work of blinky palermo. this title is a favorite of mine.
Blinky Palermo: To the People of New York City
a compact survey on botticelli, this title is great for referencing and inspiration.
Botticelli
a comprehensive survey on the paintings, sculptures and architecture of michelangelo. a beautiful title for any renaissance lover. nice on the coffee table.
Michelangelo. The Complete Works
absolutely love this compact but informative survey on miro's work. vibrant and colorful.
Miró
one of my favorite painters. i love this book for admiration and inspiration purposes.
Modigliani
ARTIST BOOKS (ASSORTED)
this book will eventually become collectible. a huge and comprehensive archive of richard serra's early work. serious love.
Richard Serra: Early Work
this will absolutely become a collectible. perfect for any coffee table. love it.
Cotton Puffs, Q-tips & Drawings of Ed Ruscha
this makes for a great addition to any library and a wonderful gift. perfect for inspiration and insight to the artist's mind. love this.
Basquiat: The Notebooks
this is a dreamy one for any warhol fan or illustrator. also adorable on a coffee table.
Andy Warhol: Seven Illustrated Books 1952–1959
a wonderful monologue on artist ai weiwei. highly recommend and encourage this read.
Ai Weiwei by TASCHEN
this is a notably collectible title by ed ruscha with a great cover. highly recommend investing in this one. truly adds to any interior.
Ed Ruscha: Los Angeles Apartments
a stunning contemporary title on the work of rashid johnson. highly recommend.
Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers
a thick and comprehensive guide to the world of the legendary keith haring. this is an automatic statement piece on any bookshelf or coffee table. love it.
Keith Haring (Rizzoli)
the only book that you need on murakami. the cover is puffy (instant cool factor) and the archive is rich and illuminating. i'm a fan.
Murakami: Ego
gifted this book to my mom and she absolutely loved it. a great collection of paintings by kehinde wiley. absolute love.
Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic
a great gift for any art lover in their cowgirl/boy/x era. clean presentation of lesser known western-fluence warhol work.
Warhol and the West
can't stress how much i love this one. 18+.
Bruce Nauman: Mindf*ck
quirky and obscure. i love having this one on my shelf. sick cover too.
Slant Step Book: Mysterious Object & Artworks
a comprehensive guide to the work of collective general idea. a fun and funky title with a good cover. recommend to any fans.
General Idea
this is an interesting and special publication on raw materials by contemporary artist bruce nauman. as a huge fan this was a must. plus the cover is A+.
Bruce Nauman: Raw Materials
love referring back to this title. it's tiny but packs a big punch.
Ai Weiwei: Humanity (ISMs)
a nice title on the artist duo. i love them.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude
absolutely love this book, especially the cover. it sets the perfect modern touch to a room, shelf or coffee table.
Matisse, Cut-outs
this is such a great title on turrell's archive thus far. this book is a guaranteed vibe. its ambiant and makes for an incredible gift.
James Turrell: A Retrospective
ART WRITING: HISTORY, CRIT & THEORY, etc.
this is a staple in any artist or art lover’s library. delving into the politics of art, love and passion. can’t recommend this one enough.
Art on My Mind: Visual Politics by bell hooks
highly recommend this one. so glad that i added it to my library on first glance. major insight to the LA art scene of the 60/70s.
South of Pico: African American Artists in LA
an incredible book on the work of ana mendieta and how it pertains to history and the world. highly recommend for better context to her work.
Radical Virtuosity: Ana Mendieta & Black Atlantic
probably the only memoir that i ever revisit. if you aren't familiar with her, you should be and this is the perfect way to become so.
Confessions of an Art Addict: Peggy Guggenheim's Memoir
this title is full of exhibition related ephemera. an absolute fave of mine. so much design inspiration in here.
Please Come To The Show
i love e-flux. absolutely worth the read.
E-flux Journal: The Internet Does Not Exist
an introspective and valuable read.
Chaos, Territory, Art: Deleuze & Earth
this one is for all of the art historians and critics in your life. frank o hara forever.
Art Chronicles: 1954-1966
for all of your lovers and surrealists. i thrifted this back in 2012 and it changed my life. as both an artist and lover. beautiful.
Mad Love (French Modernist Library)
love this book and not just because one of my mentors is featured in it. huge inspiration and insight towards my own studio practice.
Inside the Studio: Talks With New York Artists
thrifted this special find. highly recommend.
Difference and Excess in Contemporary Art
this is for anyone straddling or embodying both artist and writer. an interesting read.
Theories and Documents of Contemporary Art
a world where art and architecture meet. where light is medium. we love flavin.
Light in Architecture and Art: Dan Flavin
absolutely here for these conversations especially irwin and turrell. very west coast.
The Los Angeles Tapes: Solomon's Interviews
this has truly saved me in times where the artist as business model felt like defeat. art theory and contemporary philosophy. this will do your artistic/studio practice good.
Mobile Autonomy: Exercises in Artists' Self-Organization
this fed the land meets performance artist in me and i just have to pass it on.
The Ethics of Art: Ecological Turns in Performing Arts
simply a delicious read for all artistic minds.
The Psychology of an Art Writer
this is evidently out of print and i am floored by how much it has appreciated. a reminder that your library is an art collection!
Self-Organised
one of my absolute favorite series.
New York Studio Conversations: 17 Women on Art
interesting insight into 1960s nyc through the lens of artist friends eva hesse and sol lewitt. can also make for a great gift.
Irrational Judgments: Eva Hesse, Sol Lewitt and 1960s New York
an intense and passionate ride by a former lover of basquiat. it is definitely an awakening experience and a must read.
Widow Basquiat: A Love Story
this was a gift that i will always appreciate and pass on to others. i am always going back to it.
Werner's Nomenclature of Colours: Zoology & Arts
idc what people say, nauman is THE contemporary. this is a comprehensive edition on some of his most provocative and interesting work. love this so much.
Bruce Nauman: A Contemporary
it's in the title. fun, quirky and rare.
Ed Ruscha's Los Angeles
a moving and profound catalogue of art.
This Will Have Been: Art, Love & Politics 1980s
hot, edgy, badass. its all here.
Mark Leckey: Fiorucci Made Me Hardcore
highly recommend. so interesting.
Overwrite: Ethics of Knowledge, Poetics
a lifesaver. can't stress it enough!
Art/Work: Everything to Know & Do for Art Career
my life changed when i came up on this book. full of everything you need to know.
Art-Write: The Writing Guide for Visual Artists
this one is for all of my women artists and writers. a huge help and insightful. love.
Writing Selves
a spicy, sassy take on male dominated art history. this book is pretty badass.
Guerrilla Girls' Bedside Companion to Art
this is a practical and sensible version on modern art compared to the out of print (huge) double volume that i have. i am definitely going to upgrade to this reprint.
Modern Art: A History from Impressionism to Today
a deep, challenging and insightful read. love having this one in my collection.
Sacred Intent: Conversations with Carl Abrahamsson
abstract expressionism is my favorite. this is a compact, mild survey on the movement. it makes for a nice gift, especially for art history students or modern art enthusiasts.
Abstract Expressionism
a new yorker necessity, especially if you are an artist, photographer or filmmaker.
Danny Lyon: American Blood Selected Writings
exhibition catalogue for an amazing show at the museum of contemporary art in athens.
Statecraft and Beyond
a west texas staple, this is interesting insight to mind and process of judd.
Donald Judd Writings
this one is exciting due to the features of fellow artists and minds. highly recommend.
Donald Judd Interviews
a title that i picked up on the road during my land arts residency. i hold it so close to my heart. merging earth and sky, it is enlightening and brought me so much closer in connection to the spirit of material.
Earth Is My Mother, Sky Is My Father: Navajo Sandpainting
as a land artist, this book is in my top 10. highly recommend to all.
Decolonizing Nature: Art & Politics of Ecology
this is my ONE. title, cover, contents. YES.
High Times, Hard Times: New York Painting 1967-1975
this was the ultimate score at art book fair.
Shopping in Jail: Ideas, Essays & Stories
especially insightful for those straddling the artist/critic line. i enjoyed this read.
Oscar Wilde: The Critic as Artist
truly insightful and an affirming reminder to pursue your dreams and who you truly are.
The Artist's Way
PEOPLE, POWER & POLITICS
obligatory recommended reading.
bell books: All About Love, New Visions
a very obvious hell yeah.
bell hooks: Feminism Is for Everybody
this is probably my #1 angela davis title.
If They Come in the Morning: Voices of Resistance
an informative, aware and educational read. please take the time to read this if you haven't already.
Are Prisons Obsolete?
my introductory reading to angela davis and i was immedialtely hooked on her genius.
Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson & Palestine
another highly worthy angela davis title.
Women, Race & Class
oof, this one is a must read. all i can say.
The Violence of Financial Capitalism
i love this series of books. this is a great one for contemporary culture.
The Administration of Fear
a must in any library. by the genius audre lorde.
Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle The
this is a must in any library!
The Fire Next Time
attn: required radical reading for all feminists, women and men alike.
SCUM Manifesto
if you haven't read this title yet, there is truly no time like the present. an absolute must.
Nineteen Eighty-Four: A Novel
FASHION, CULTURE & ARCHITECTURE
some fun fashion and stuff.
believe it or not, this title has multiple covers to choose from so that you can complement your interior. i absolutely love this one. it is perfect for the fashion lover or designer in your life. highly recommend. great gift.
Pucci
the exhibition catalogue for the studio 54 show at the brooklyn museum. a big score.
Studio 54: Night Magic
this one is so special, i am afraid to take it out of the plastic. the cover is lovely and it complements all interiors. iconic edition.
Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style
this makes for a lovely gift. the perfect touch of modern architecture to any interior.
Julius Shulman: Modernism Rediscovered
another one extremely worth collecting.
Vivienne Westwood by Terry Jones
truly cannot stress how FIRE this one is. currently out of print, so valuable. big yes.
Rei Kawakubo by Terry Jones
sleek, sexy and always in style. this is a great coffee table title on issey miyake.
Issey Miyake
issey miyake collector's edition in the issey bag, need i say more? this one is quite the splurge, but a FABULOUS gift for any fashion designer, collector or enthusiast. make a stylish statment with this book. once it sells out, it is likely to appre...
Issey Miyake Collector's Edition
how am i just seeing this set?! immediate purchase. absolutely love this and highly recommend adding this to gift registries!
Little Guides to Style: The Story of Four Iconic Fashion Houses
classy, chic, timeless. rich in content and presentation. fabulous on any bookshelf.
Chanel 3-Book Slipcase (New Edition)
as a HUGE galliano girl, this is one of my favorites! i love his work, his vision and his style. this is a perfect title capturing all 3.
Dior by John Galliano
my absolute favorite designer. this edition is so stylish. it is a book to be treasured.
Jean Paul Gaultier: The Complete Collections
a lovely edition on valentino. a must for all fashion lovers.
Valentino, A Grand Italian Epic
one word: FABULOUS. just wow. a stunning title that instantly upgrades any interior. gifting this is an exceptional gesture. love it.
Tom Ford
an essential. edgy, timeless, classic supreme. i love this hardcover. a must have!
Supreme
a beautiful statement piece and comprehensive guide to the world of fornasetti italian design. highly recommend.
Fornasetti: Memories of the Future
a great gift and addition for any jay z fan.
The Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z
hands down the classiest book on the shelf. this makes for a fabulous gift and is the perfect touch to any interior. LOVE THIS!
Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion
an absolute must for any fashion student and/or designer. wow, this is jam packed with textile references and loads of information. HIGHLY recommend!
Textilepedia: The Complete Fabric Guide
got this as a gift and absolutely LOVE it. jam packed with photography and style. looks amazing on any shelf or coffee table.
Assouline Tokyo Chic
this one is so worth it. hot is an understatement. 18+. highly recommend.
Psychedelic Sex
this one has become so incredibly RARE. zero exaggeration, this is a HOT title. very queer, very here. all pages are pink! 18+.
Forever Butt
this is an absolutely STUNNING XL book on pompeii. it is classy, artistic and a jam packed history lesson. looks great on any coffee table and is a stylish gift.
Fausto & Felice Niccolini, Houses and Monuments of Pompeii
this is such a versatile book! there is something in here for everybody. i love giving this one as a gift. highly recommend.
1000 Record Covers
this is a classic that regularly goes in and out of print. worth collecting while you can.
Bauhaus
a huge and expansive survey on frank lloyd wright. definitely enough said. well done.
Frank Lloyd Wright
this is a neutra stan club. from the cover to the interiors, this coffee table edition on richard neutra is sleek and sexy. it also makes for a great gift. i really love this one.
Neutra, Complete Works
a nice addition to my architecture series. perfect for any fan of his pavilions.
Mies van der Rohe
this in a must in any library of style. its an easy but detailed title, great for reference.
Eames
a must if you are into mid century modern design and architecture. makes a fabulous gift for your architect friends!
Case Study Houses
i'm really glad i picked this one up on a whim. an exciting and insightful read on our hybrid upbringing, this is for the 90s kids.
The Nineties: A Book
FILM
this book quickly became one of my favorites. once you open it, you won't look back and will rewatch every one of her films. HIGHLY recommend. it is a rich read.
Sofia Coppola: ARCHIVE
just a big yes. for any film lover, maker and especially new yorker. absolutely love.
SPIKE
a book on the work of artist and filmmaker barbara hammer. a must for any fan of her.
Barbara Hammer: Evidentiary Bodies
this book is radical. HIGHLY recommend.
Illuminating Video: An Essential Guide to Video Art
this title is out of print and i feel so blessed to have it in my library! if you are a fan of his films and can get your hands on this, do it!
The Pedro Almodóvar Archives
FOOD/DRINK & TRAVEL
this one sets such a vibe. I LOVE IT! and these make for incredible gifts.
Assouline Capri Dolce Vita
this is an incredible coffee table book series. i love this one and will list the others as well.
Assouline Greek Islands
another favorite of mine in this collection. it's also so fun coordinating the different color covers.
Assouline Amalfi Coast
absolutely stunning and creative imagery of the puglia region of italy. this book can transform any room and sorry in advance, will make you book a trip.
Puglia: Between Sea and Sky
oh wow, i love this book way more than i ever expected. stunning! a great gift too.
Gray Malin: Italy
had this on my wishlist for too long, i am in love with it! such a good cover and packed with awesome recipes. perfect gift too.
The Missoni Family Cookbook
the coziest title ever. pefect for decoration inspo, i also love this as a holiday gift.
Assouline Aspen Style
absolutely love this title! featuring work and real recipes from the artist. the gold cover is the perfect touch. a great gift for all.
Dalí: Les dîners de Gala
i love displaying this in the kitchen/dining area. bright cover for your coffee table. this is a great addition to any library and is a perfect gift!
Assouline Wine & Travel Mediterranean Islands
perfect for your personal library, but this trio also makes such a SICK GIFT.
Assouline Wine & Travel Trio Gift Set
absolute love. perfect for when you are bored, low on inspiration or hosting. yum.
Salad Freak: Recipes to Feed a Healthy Obsession
this book is a must especially if you love to host. the perfect inspiration to always keep things fresh and delicious.
Around the Board: Boards, Platters, and Plates: Seasonal Cheese and Charcuterie for Year-Round
absolutely one of the best gifts i've ever received. creative combinations and is a huge assist when creating interesting spreads and charcuterie boards. HIGHLY recommend for all friends, hosts and snackers!
The Cheese Board Deck: 50 Cards for Styling
had this on my bridal shower recipe and it is so sweet both in taste and experience. creative and the recipes are just right so you don't have to worry about "overdoing" it. love this one a lot.
Kindred Spirits: Cocktails for Two
i truly cannot get enough of this one. an impressive title and a fabulous gift. every recipe is a hit and it is so chic!
La Sicilia in Cucina, Dolce & Gabbana
a huge YES all around. it is jam packed with style, taste, recipes and history. i absolutely love this title. its a favorite.
The Regional Italian Cookbook: The Silver Spoon
an anthony bourdain cookbook, need i say more? this title is the most loved, most coveted, most treasured. LOVE IT.
Anthony Bourdain, Appetites: A Cookbook
one of my absolute favorite titles to gift. perfect for all celebratory occasions. love it!
Assouline Veuve Clicquot
CLASSICS, CULTURE & PHILOSOPHY
i minored in philosophy and women's studies, so my library of thought is ever growing. a bookcase dedicated to our humanity, individual and collective experiences. i hope that these titles provoke thought and inspire pursuit of intellectual freedom.
i pass this book down to anyone who will listen. it got me through some trying times during a 2 month residency in the desert. incredibly passionate and insightful. LOVE.
Red: Passion and Patience in the Desert
an awesome index of archetypal symbols and their meanings. perfect for bedside and gifting. this is one i always refer back to.
The Book of Symbols
in the philosophy bag. a good read. introspective. highly recommend to artists.
Being and Nothingness
back in the philosophy bag. a staple read.
Carl Jung: Man and His Symbols
a classic, a staple, a must.
Inferno by Dante Alighieri
for a more classical taste. beautiful linen cover and nice size. definitely sets the tone of a room or coffee table.
William Blake. Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’. The Complete Drawings
assigned reading in an anthropology class a few years back. this book always stuck with me, i'm so glad to have it in my library.
An Anthropologist On Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales
was assigned this read years ago (while minoring in philosophy) and always kept it in my library. it's a classic for a reason.
Plato, The Republic
treated myself to this title while redefining my studio practice during the pandemic. an insightful read. i am always a descartes fan.
an essential to my library of philosophical thought.
Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus
a lot of philosophy is male-centric, so this is a wonderful take from the feminine perspective on nietzsche's ideology.
Womanizing Nietzsche
modern philosophy is where my interest in this stuff peaked for sure. essential reading.
Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil
an essential read!
Ayn Rand, The Virtue of Selfishness
essential read for your library of thought.
Ayn Rand, The Romantic Manifesto: Philosophy
received this one as a gift. love it on the shelf or on the coffee table. beautiful illustration.
Astrology, The Library of Esoterica
this one is so special to me. highly recommend.
Sacred Woman: Healing Feminine Body & Mind
i have the retro out of print version of this (for the cover), but am so glad that i started collecting some of these books. interesting.
Lowen, The Betrayal of the Body
this is another one that i acquired for the retro cover, but this is actually an astounding and insightful read on depression. i highly recommend it.
Lowen, Depression and the Body: Biological Basis
this was assigned reading for philosophy of art/music and it absolutely stuck with me. an examination of aesthetics, beauty and desire. this read will open your mind and perspective. highly recommend.
Kant: Critique of Pure Reason
assigned reading from a philosophy class, an essential in every library of thought.
Freud, The Future of an Illusion
POETRY
a sweet one for all yvonne rainer fans.
Poems by Yvonne Rainer
i keep this one on me regularly. love it.
Frank O'Hara: Lunch Poems
this was my initial introduction to bukowski and i never looked back.
Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame
MY #1 FAVORITE BUKOWSKI TITLE!
The Last Night of the Earth Poems
who hasn't gone through a bukowski phase? this was one of my favorites.
You Get So Alone at Times That It Just Makes Sense
ART EPHEMERA
fun art stuff for your home/library.
i couldn't even believe that these exist! I LOVE THESE SO MUCH! corso como girls.
10 CORSO COMO Tarot Cards
i cannot recommend this one enough. grab this while you can. a tarot deck designed by the one and only dalí. this is one for all of the surrealists in your life. ABSOLUTE LOVE.
Dalí: Tarot
i love this on the coffee table, they are also perfect for framing/gallery walls! definitely makes for a perfect gift too.
