Hardcovers: Lifestyle

ABRAMS

More Is More: Tony Duquette (Oct., $75) by Hutton Wilkinson illuminates the life and creative process of the American designer known for his fantastical artwork, film sets and interiors.

ACC EDITIONS

My Favourite Dress (Nov., $65) by Gity Monsef and Samantha Safer identifies the choices of fashion designers and celebrities and the reasons behind their decisions.

BATSFORD

(dist. by Sterling)

Embroidered Books: Design, Construction and Embellishment (Sept., $27.95) by Isobel Hall contains techniques for making both soft- and hard-back books.

Experimental Textiles (Sept., $27.95) by Kim Thittichai covers new techniques and unusual materials.

CICO BOOKS

(dist. by Ryland Peters & Small)

Rachel Ashwell: Shabby Chic Interiors (Oct., $35) by Rachel Ashwell suggests a peaceful way of living using the author's signature style.

Romantic Irish Homes (Sept., $40) by Robert O'Byrne showcases 15 dwellings, from ancient castles to farmhouses.

COLLINS & BROWN

(dist. by Sterling)

Ultimate Quilting Bible: A Complete Reference with Step-by-Step Techniques (Sept., $29.95) by Marie Clayton illustrates each part of the quilting process.

CREATIVE PUBLISHING INT'L.

Simple Sewing: The Complete Illustrated Machine-side Reference of Tips and Techniques (Oct., $24.99) by Beth Ann Baumgartel describes basic sewing for garments and home decor.

DISNEY PUBLISHING

Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings (Jan., $35) by David Tutera and Kristie Kelly. Disney's experts help plan idyllic ceremonies.

NICKY EPSTEIN BOOKS

(dist. by Sterling)

Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch: Creating Gifts for the People You Love (Nov., $19.95) by Nicky Epstein outlines 30 projects.

FIREFLY

Native American Clothing (Sept., $65) by Theodore Brasser collects photos of items made of skins, pigment, quills and sinew.

FLAMMARION

Jacques Grange: Interiors (Sept., $75) by Pierre Passebon studies the signature combination of good taste and audacity that made the designer a favorite with Saint Laurent and others.

F+W/BETTERWAY HOME

Home Basics: Electrical Made Easy and …Plumbing Made Easy (Sept., $19.99 each) by Ron Hazelton are the first titles in a new series.

F+W/IMPACT

Dracopedia (Sept. $26.99) by William O'Connor gives step-by-step instructions for drawing and painting 13 kinds of dragons.

GIBBS SMITH

Horses & Homes (Sept., $40) by Jenifer Jordan illustrates how to establish an equestrian interior design.

Kathryn M. Ireland: Creating a Home (Oct., $40) shows how Ireland uses her own fabric line and others' to pull together a magnificent home.

HARPERCOLLINS/IT! BOOKS

The Style Strategy (Sept., $21.99) by Nina Garcia emphasizes getting the best fashion look on a budget.

INTERWEAVE PRESS

(dist. by IPG)

Knitwear Design Workshop: A Comprehensive Guide to Handknits (Nov., $34.95) by Shirley Paden offers advanced tips for those who want to begin designing.

LANNOO

(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)

Country Chic (Oct., $50) by Beatrix Kleuver reveals how to achieve this warm, simple look for your home.

SALLY MILNER PUBLISHING

(dist. by Sterling)

Stumpwork Medieval Floral (Sept., $32.95) by Jane Nicholas offers instructions on embroidering eight flowers.

MONACELLI PRESS

Rooms to Remember: The Classic Interiors of Suzanne Tucker (Sept., $65) by Suzanne Tucker displays the designer's award-winning, site-specific approach. Author tour.

MOTORBOOKS

Motorcycle Dream Garages (Oct., $35) by Lee Klancher opens the doors to places where bikes are repaired and friendships are made of beer, b.s. and bruised knuckles

NEW HOLLAND

(dist. by Sterling)

The Spirit of Christmas: Traditional Recipes, Crafts and Carols (Oct., $14.95) by Catherine Atkinson et al. offers inspiration for the holidays.

PIE BOOKS

(dist. by Rizzoli)

Premium Novelties: Graphics for Promotional Kits, Gifts & Goodies (Sept., $59) by Ami Miyazaki introduces promotional novelties for attracting customers.

POINTED LEAF PRESS

(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)

All American: The Exuberant Style of William Diamond and Anthony Baratta (Oct., $95) gathers a quarter-century's worth of the duo's best work.

CLARKSON POTTER

Perfect Palettes (Dec., $35) by Stephanie Hoppen explores tools and techniques for creating successful color palettes on all surfaces of the home.

POTTER CRAFT

The Knitter's Book of Wool (Oct., $30) by Clara Parkes examines the range of sheep, farms and people who make up the community of knitters and spinners.

POWERHOUSE BOOKS

High Glitz: The Extravagant World of Child Beauty Pageants (Sept., $29.95), photos by Susan Anderson, exposes the subculture of this billion-dollar industry.

QUARRY BOOKS

Who's Your DADA? Redefining the Doll Through Mixed Media (Oct., $24.99) by Linda O'Brien and Opie O'Brien suggests projects for creating mixed-media dolls.

Art Making and Studio Spaces: An Intimate Look at the Work and Work Spaces of 31 Artists (Jan., $29.99) by Lynne Perrella includes pages that provide a journal-like treatment of the topic.

RIZZOLI

Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture (Sept., $85) features essays by members of the design world on the house's most visible collaborations.

ROYAL COLLECTION

(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)

The Royal Tour: A Souvenir Album (Sept., $19.95) by Caroline de Guitaut celebrates the striking dresses and jewelry worn by Queen Elizabeth II.

RYLAND PETERS & SMALL

Simple Home (Oct., $29.95) by Mark and Sally Bailey suggests ways to infuse your home with Zen-inspired simplicity.

SIXTH & SPRING BOOKS

(dist. by Sterling)

Cardigans (Jan., $24.95) by Louisa Harding provides patterns for a variety of sweaters.

SKIRA

Taisho Kimono: Speaking of Past and Present (Sept., $95) by Jan Dees, photos by Michiel Elsevier Stokmans, sheds light on the artistic kimono.

Extreme Beauty in Vogue (Oct., $55) edited by Phyllis Posnick gathers the magazine's sensual images that explore the limits of contemporary ideas of beauty.

SKIRT!

The Gospel According to Coco Chanel: Life Lessons from the World's Most Elegant Woman (Sept., $19.95) by Karen Karbo, illustrated by Chesley McLaren, delivers a contemporary look at the fashionista's life.

SKYHORSE PUBLISHING

(dist. by W.W. Norton)

Homesteading: A Back to Basics Guide to Growing Your Own Food, Canning, Keeping Chickens, Generating Your Own Energy, Crafting, Herbal Medicine, and More (Nov., $24.95), edited by Abigail R. Gehring.

STACKPOLE BOOKS

Bandboxes (Oct., $24.95) by Edwina Cholmeley-Jones provides patterns and techniques for making and decorating cardboard boxes.

STERLING/LARK

Luxe Knits: Couture Designs to Knit and Crochet (Sept., $24.95) by Laura Zukaite contains 26 projects for the experienced knitter.

The Joy of Sox: 30 Must-Knit Designs (Oct., $22.95) by Linda Kopp presents techniques, tips and trivia.

STEWART, TABORI & CHANG

Donnie Brown: From the Couture to the Cake (Oct., $35) by Donnie Brown. The host of Style Network's Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? covers all the bases a bride-to-be needs.

Reversible Knitting: 50 Brand-New, Groundbreaking Stitch Patterns (Oct., $29.95) by Lynne Barr includes never-before-seen patterns.

UNIVERSE

Paper Astronaut: The Paper Spacecraft Mission Manual (Sept, $27.50) by Juliette Cezzar commemorates the 40th anniversary of the moon landing with die-cut models for assembling.

V&A PUBLISHING

(dist. by Abrams)

V&A Pattern: The Fifties by Sue Prichard zeroes in on mid-20th-century designs; and ...William Morris (Oct., $12.95 each) by Linda Parry unveils Morris's timeless designs.

VENDOME PRESS

(dist. by Abrams)

The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé (Sept., $95) by Robert Murphy, photos by Ivan Terestchenko, tours the homes and collected treasures of the designer and his lifelong business partner and friend.

VIKING STUDIO

Good, Better, Best: Trade Secrets for Spotting a “Find” (Oct., $35) by Carol Prisant helps antiques novices and devotees choose quality items.