Sterling Speciality Catalog

PHotoGRaPHy & GiFt
The Art of iPhoneography
A Guide to Mobile Creativity
by Stephanie Calabrese Roberts
This artful guide will help iPhone owners get
the best photos possible from their equipment.
It explains how to choose, load, and
use the most useful apps and focuses on the
specific techniques and skills iPhotographers
need to develop their creative “i.” 160 pp,
9⅛ x 5, Paper
ISBN: 9781454707622 Rights: US/Can
$19.95 ($23.95 CAN)
Sneakers
Over 300 Classics from Rare Vintage
to the Latest Designs
by Neal Heard
With more than 300 styles, from the legendary
Converse All Star to Nike’s Air Max,
Sneakers pays tribute to the cult popularity
of this versatile shoe. Special features explore
brand identity, endorsements from sports
stars, key advertising campaigns, and street
chic. Superbly photographed, this is a musthave
compendium for sneaker enthusiasts.
464 pp, 8½ x 5⅝, Hard
ISBN: 9781780976228 Rights: US/Can
$29.95 ($33.95 CAN)
X-ray
See Through the World Around You
by Nick Veasey
We think of an X-ray as a diagnostic or security
tool—but it’s much more. As awardwinning
photographer Nick Veasey shows
in this eye-opening collection, X-rays reveal
worlds hidden beneath the surface. Veasey,
often in collaboration with scientists
and medical personnel, uses a variety of
specialized equipment to create stunningly
ethereal images of everything from tulips
to tractors. 224 pp, 7 x 8⅝, Paper
ISBN: 9781847960764 Rights: US/Can
$19.95 ($21.95 CAN)
The Classic era of American Comics
by Nicky Wright
In their heyday, the top 500 comics sold over
60 million copies a month, and are still avidly
collected. Nicky Wright tells the fascinating
story of this highly creative popular art form
from the 1930s to the 1950s, tracing its rise
and eventual decline due to the self-censorship
imposed by Congress and the churches.
240 pp, 8⅞ x 11½, Flexibound
ISBN: 9781780974415 Rights: US/Can
$24.95 ($26.95 CAN)
Puppy Love
How Cute Puppies Meet
Celebrate the cuteness of affectionate
puppies as they cuddle, snuggle, and share a
little kiss. The irresistible photos show pairs of
puppies, with details of how they met become
sweethearts. Who knows—these endearing
animals may even give humans some
romantic ideas! 96 pp, 6 x 6, Hard
ISBN: 9781454911333 Rights: W
$9.95 ($10.95 CAN)
Kitty Love
How Cute Kittens Play
Celebrate the cuteness of affectionate
kittens as they cuddle, snuggle, and tussle
mischievously. The irresistible photos kitten
playmates hugging on rugs and enjoying
a warm blanket after their candlelit bath.
Who knows—these endearing animals may
even give humans some romantic ideas!
96 pp, 6 x 6, Hard
ISBN: 9781454911289 Rights: W
$9.95 ($10.95 CAN)
The Art of War
Illustrated Edition
by Sun Tzu
A classic of Chinese philosophy, Sun Tzu’s The
Art of War is one of the most influential books
of military strategy ever written and a perennial
bestseller. More than 2,000 years old, it
lays out a systematic approach to tactics that
leaders have applied to a variety of disciplines.
This elegant gift edition stands apart for its
gorgeous design and period illustrations.
272 pp, 6 x 9, Hard
ISBN: 9781454911869 Rights: US/Can
$19.95 ($21.95 CAN)
Horses
Breeds, Cultures, Traditions
by Susanna Cottica & Luca Paparelli
Certain to inspire unbridled pleasure in horse
lovers, this magnificent volume celebrates
50 breeds and equestrian culture around the
globe. From the ancient traditions of the Palio
di Sienas and snow polo in St. Moritz to London's
Olympia Horse Show, American rodeos,
and the Dubai World Cup, Horses breaks
away from the pack! 272 pp, 9 x 12½, Hard
ISBN: 9788854409316 Rights: US/Can
$29.95 ($33.95 CAN)
Mapping the World
The Story of Cartography
by Beau Riffenburgh
From the crude maps of ancient Babylon to
the satellite-fueled precision of Google Maps,
cartography has been both a record
of dreams and of discoveries. Containing
numerous maps from the archives of the
Royal Geographical Society, Mapping the
World tells the story of the philosophers,
explorers, artists, and scientists whose skills
produced some of the most intriguing artifacts
ever created. 160 pp, 9⅝ x 11⅛, Hard
ISBN: 9780233004396 Rights: US Only
$29.95
The Art of the Map
An Illustrated History of Map Elements
and Embellishments
by Dennis Reinhartz
This lavishly illustrated history of the
golden age of cartography, from the sixteenth
through the nineteenth centuries, explores
not only the embellishments on maps but also
what they reveal about the world in which
they were created. 240 pp, 9⅛ x 10, Hard
ISBN: 9781402765926 Rights: W
$40.00 ($48.00 CAN)
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