Black Dog Leventhal imprint: 175 books
The New York Times Book of the Dead
Obituaries of Extraordinary People
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2016
The obituary page of The New York Times is a celebration of extraordinary lives. This groundbreaking book includes 300 of the most important and fascinating obituaries the Times has ever published.
The obituary page is the section many readers first turn to not only see who died, but to read...
New York Times The Times of the Sixties
The Culture, Politics, and Personalities that Shaped the Decade
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2014
There is no better record of events than The New York Times, and The Times of the Sixties captures the history, culture, and personalities of the 1960s through 400 articles and original commentary with contemporary photos throughout.
The Times of the Sixties represents one of the most fascinating,...
New York Times Book of the Civil War 1861-1865
650 Eyewitness Accounts and Articles
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2010
The Civil War as you've never experienced it before, through original, first-hand reportage of The New York Times, the country's newspaper of record.
The New York Times, established in 1851, was one of the few newspapers with correspondents on the front lines throughout the Civil War. The Complete...
by Chuck D
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
A comprehensive, chronological survey of rap and hip hop from 1973 to the present by Chuck D, arguably the most influential rapper in the world.
In the more than 40 years since the days of DJ Kool Herc and "Rapper's Delight," hip hop and rap have become a billion-dollar worldwide...
Van Life
Your Home on the Road
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
With hundreds of funky vehicles, awe-inspiring landscapes, and cleverly designed interiors in tiny spaces, Van Life is perfect for anyone who dreams about living on the open road.
More and more, people of all generations -- from millennials to baby boomers -- are taking a break from conventional...
Where Are They Buried?
How Did They Die? Fitting Ends and Final Resting Places of the Famous, Infamous, and Noteworthy
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2019
The bestselling guide to the lives, deaths, and final resting places of our most enduring cultural icons, now revised and completely updated for 2019.
Where Are They Buried? has directed legions of fervent fans and multitudes of the morbidly curious to the graves, monuments, memorials, and...
Sommelier's Guide to Wine
Everything You Need to Know for Selecting, Serving, and Savoring Wine like the Experts
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2008
This updated and revised edition is the essential guide for aspiring wine connoisseurs who are seeking the knowledge and confidence of a C.I.A. wine professional.
Written by a leading wine educator from the esteemed Culinary Institute of America, The Sommelier's Guide to Wine is an engaging,...
The New York Times Complete World War II
The Coverage of the Entire Conflict
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
Experience the history, politics, and tragedy of World War II through the original, often firsthand daily reportage of The New York Times, our country's newspaper of record.
The Times' complete coverage of World War II is now available in a paperback edition of this unique book. Hundreds of...
Case Files of the NYPD
More than 175 Years of Solved and Unsolved Crimes
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2018
"Characters galore, both good guys and gangsters, leap from the pages***" (The New York Times)*** in this irresistible, authentic look at 175 years of true crime cases from the NYPD archives, packed with photos, artifacts and expert revelations.
From atrocities that occurred before...
Atlas of Cursed Places
A Travel Guide to Dangerous and Frightful Destinations
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2015
Atlas Obscura says this lushly illustrated New York Times bestselling guide to dozens of dangerous, eerie, and infamous locations is the perfect gift for "those who believe the world is still full of mysteries to investigate."
Pick up the acclaimed Atlas of Cursed Places and visit...
Eleanor Roosevelt: In Her Words
On Women, Politics, Leadership, and Lessons from Life
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2017
This illustrated, first of its kind collection of excerpts from Eleanor Roosevelt's newspaper columns, radio talks, speeches, and correspondence speaks directly to the challenges we face today.
Acclaimed for her roles in politics and diplomacy, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt was also a prolific...
by David Pogue
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2009
The wit and wisdom of the Twittersphere captured in a hilarious, occasionally poignant, and often useful collection of hand-picked tweets.
New York Times technology columnist David Pogue has tapped into the brilliance of his half-million followers on Twitter by posting a different, thought-provoking...
New York Times Book of New York
Stories of the People, the Streets, and the Life of the City Past and Present
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2009
This unique volume uncovers the most fascinating and compelling stories from The New York Times about the city the paper calls home.
More than 200 articles and an abundance of photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphs from the preeminent newspaper in the world take a look at the history...
The Rolling Stones All the Songs
The Story Behind Every Track
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2016
Comprehensive visual history of the "World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band" as told through the recording of their monumental catalog, including 29 studio and 24 compilation albums, and more than a hundred singles.
Since 1963, The Rolling Stones have been recording and touring, selling...