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"The Cool Cities" range is a re-launch with new editions of the previous "Cool Guides" in a new smaller format and lower price. This title is fully updated to reflect the latest hip spots and places to be across the world.

What makes a restaurant truly cool? All of us would agree that it's a unique blend of cuisine, ambiance and decor. It goes without saying that the service is exceptional and that both ingredients and techniques the very finest available. We promise you'll be bowled over by this unparalleled assortment of the coolest restaurants anywhere. Whatever their location and speciality, these cool dining spots are hip and happening. Whether nestled in a cosy side street or at a landmark hotel, each is a distinctive experience that will tantalize your taste buds and all your other senses.

Steve McCurry is an American photojournalist best known for his photograph, "Afghan Girl" that originally appeared in "National Geographic" magazine. McCurry focuses on the human consequences of war, not only showing what war impresses on the landscape, but rather, on the human face. He is driven by an innate curiosity and sense of wonder about the world and everyone in it, and has an uncanny ability to cross boundaries of language and culture to capture stories of human experience. Most of my images are grounded in people. I look for the unguarded moment, the essential soul peeking out, experience etched on a person's face. I try to convey what it is like to be that person, a person caught in a broader landscape, that you could call the human condition.

Car Design America" is second in a series on world automotive history. From the streamliner to the show cars of the '50s and '60s, American car design's influence on international style is reflected in Cadillac's slogan, the standard of the world. The bombastic Harley Earl and the extravagant Raymond Loewy created iconic designs, and the mythical Corvette, Mustang, and Thunderbird were born. Without forgetting retro and the most recent designs, this book traces the evolution of American automobile culture through the decades - both all-time classics as well as unique models. This in-depth study shows creatively produced objects that are elevated from a bunch of metal parts to cultural goods.

Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. This title traces its origins to Karl Benz's creation of the first petrol-powered car, the Benz Patent Motorwagen, patented in January 1886 and Gottlieb Daimler and engineer Wilhelm Maybach's conversion of a stagecoach by the addition of a petrol engine later that year. Mercedes-Benz is one of the most well-known and established automotive brands in the world, and is also the world's oldest automotive brand still in existence today.

For almost four decades Volker Hinz?s photographs defined the look of Stern magazine. His subtle yet revealing portraits of German politicians from Willy Brandt onwards are a vivid historical and artistic record of the Federal Republic. As masterful as any of the major figures he profiled, Hinz excelled at capturing exactly the right moment. His reportage from the U.S. and across the globe gave us memorable images of greats such as Muhammad Ali, Woody Allen, Pele and Franz Beckenbauer. Hinz's works are classics that linger indelibly in our collective consciousness. Unlike most celebrity photography, his images have both the crisp candor of a snapshot and the reflective depth of fine art.

For its 100th anniversary, the construction company Holcim has commissioned a unique artistic memento. Star photographer Marco Grob along with the artistic duo of hiepler, brunier, were invited to photograph the company's workers and its workplaces. The result is a stunning homage to 80,000 employees in 70 countries. With his sensitive yet direct portraits, Marco Grob captures the face of the company. His images provide an engaging contrast to the abstract beauty of hiepler, brunier,'s architectural studies of Holcim's workplaces. The resulting series of black-and-white photography has great resonance and pays fitting tribute to the New Objective tradition of August Sander and Albert Renger-Patzsch.

A wide variety of different projects, styles and aesthetics make up this diverse collection that epitomizes living in London. This book gives you a fascinating insight into the exclusive world of London luxury apartments.

This new edition takes us across Europe, exploring the finest hotels the continent has to offer. From Paris to London, Rome to Majorca, these accommodations have exceptional standards and personalized charm. Their styles are wide ranging--everything from classic elegance to cutting-edge design. Of course, let's not forget the attentive service and exquisite dining options. What ever you desire, you can be certain these lodgings will offer every indulgence you can think of. Whether downtown or on the beach, there's an extensive range of locations. With this compre - hensive reference, you'll have no excuse for not seeing Europe in the best of style.

This impressive volume showcases the finest golf resorts around the globe. All these hotels enjoy a unity of style that ties together interiors and exteriors. All corners of the earth and every type of setting are represented. This outstanding collection shows fine architecture and interiors set amidst lush, manicured greens and fairways. The book features golf resorts from Scotland where the game was invented, as well as from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Northern Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Each resort is remarkable in its own right and will certainly please the avid golfer. But with their top-notch standards and settings, they are a delight for the non-golfer as well.

Alternating aerial shots with dramatic landscapes, vivid animal studies, and portraits of the proud Maasai people, this stunning book captures the spirit of the place and its inhabitants. This master photographer conveys the adventure and excitement of this unique country. As with all his best-selling titles, Poliza's concern for fragile eco-systems and vibrant cultures is on every page. A skilled artist and gifted storyteller, Poliza's one-of-a kind work combines advanced technique and original composition. Each breathtaking image stands on its own as a fascinating piece of art.

This is a fascinating insight into the life and works of Eve Arnold, with many personal accounts and a vivid history of her work shown through her photography. Eve Arnold is an American photojournalist. She joined Magnum Photos agency in 1951, and became a full member in 1957. Her interest in becoming a photographer began in 1946, when she worked for a photo-finishing plant in New York City. She briefly learned photographic skills in 1948 from Harper's Bazaar art director Alexei Brodovitch. She may be best known for her images of actress Marilyn Monroe on the set of Monroe's last (1961) film, "The Misfits", but she took many photos of Monroe from 1951 onwards. Arnold photographed Queen Elizabeth II, Malcolm X, and Joan Crawford, and also traveled around the world, photographing in China, Russia, South Africa and Afghanistan. Arnold left the United States in the early 1960s moving to England, which eventually became her adopted home. In England, while working for the UK "Sunday Times", she began to seriously use colour as a medium for photography. In her adopted homeland, she was later appointed a member of the Advisory Committee of the National Media Museum formerly the Museum of Photography, Film & Television in Bradford in 1997.

From the idealism of Moore's Utopia to the ease of Gauguin's Tahiti, islands fuel the imagination. Indeed, who hasn't day-dreamed of an unique slice of paradise? Editor Farhad Vladi presents the many types of private islands in this compelling volume, featuring everything from Canadian lake isles to Pacific atolls. Within its chapters you will discover a world of islands with castles as well as properties owned by celebrities like Johnny Depp and Richard Branson. However, islands are not just for the wealthy; for smaller budgets the prices start at $30,000! Lovers of nature and adventure seekers will be intrigued by the independence remote islands offer, while more sociable types will appreciate the many beautiful resort isles. If you can dream it, it's out there for you.

From the idealism of Moore's Utopia to the ease of Gauguin's Tahiti, islands fuel the imagination. Indeed, who hasn't day-dreamed of an unique slice of paradise? Editor Farhad Vladi presents the many types of private islands in this compelling volume, featuring everything from Canadian lake isles to Pacific atolls. Within its chapters you will discover a world of islands with castles as well as properties owned by celebrities like Johnny Depp and Richard Branson. However, islands are not just for the wealthy; for smaller budgets the prices start at $30,000! Lovers of nature and adventure seekers will be intrigued by the independence remote islands offer, while more sociable types will appreciate the many beautiful resort isles. If you can dream it, it's out there for you.

Robert Capa was a Hungarian combat photographer and photojournalist who covered five different wars: the Spanish Civil War, the Second Sino-Japanese War, World War II across Europe, the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and the First Indochina War. He documented the course of World War II in London, North Africa, Italy, the Battle of Normandy on Omaha Beach and the liberation of Paris. His action photographs, such as those taken during the 1944 Normandy invasion, portray the violence of war with unique impact. In 1947, Capa co-founded Magnum Photos with, among others, the French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. The organization was the first cooperative agency for worldwide freelance photographers.

With "The Golden Age of Formula 1", legendary photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch created a homage to a special time in racing. That successful title not only showcased great sports images, it defined the essence of an era and also set a very high standard for Schlegelmilch's new book, "Formula 1: The Roaring 70s". The colour photography has an intriguing and exciting feel, leading the readers back to an ambiance far removed from today's glossy standards. Those halcyon days really did have a special charm all their own. This volume presents all the stars of the decade: Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, Niki Lauda, and Mario Andretti. Even the uninitiated will become true fans.