Art, like beauty, as the adage goes, is in the eye of the beholder. Art also is a living, breathing thing that evolves over time, so whawt is considered "art" is ever changing-how many of the great artists whose works today sell for fortunes were failures during their lifetime? The 20th century unknowingly gave birth to new variations of art that appeared in press photos, comic books, and the covers of pulp magazines and novels. Although the images included in these disposable publications sold for pennies, they have accrued great worth both in terms of monetary value and recognition for their creators. While this fall season brings heaps of glorious new volumes highlighting traditional fine and modern art, there is also a plethora of pop art titles gleaned from comics, movies, and music. It might seem unusual for Michelangelo and Monet to share space with Captain Marvel, Hollywood stars, Doonesbury, Darth Vader, and Metallica, but art comes in all shapes and sizes. It's also been said that those who can't paint take pictures instead, so photography, from film to digital, also gets extensive coverage. The 81 titles here include something for all tastes?and budgets, with prices ranging from $125 on the high end down to $19.95. Starred titles (.) are essential for most library collections. Browse and enjoy!

Classic Fine Arts
Renaissance, Baroque, Romanticism, Neoclassicism,
Art Nouveau, Impressionism

Baillo, Joseph & others. Monet. Oct. 2010. 384p. ISBN 978-0-8109-9709-7. $65.Abrams.

Berliner, Nancy. The Emperor?s Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City. Yale Univ. Oct. 2010. 300p. ISBN 978-0-300-16389-6. $65.

Forrer, Matthi. Hokusai. Prestel. Oct. 2010. 288p. ISBN 978-3-7913-4438-6. $120.

Gabriel Metsu. Yale Univ. Sept. 2010. 244p. ed. by Adriaan E. Waiboer. ISBN 978-0-300-16724-5. $65.

Hodermarsky, Elisabeth.John La Farge's Second Paradise: Voyages in the South Seas, 1890-1891. Yale Univ. Oct. 2010. 240p. ISBN 978-0-300-14135-1. $55.

*Michelangelo: The Drawings of a Genius.Hatje Cantz, dist. by DAP. Dec. 2010. 448p. ed. by Achim Gnann. ISBN 978-3-7757-2589-7. $75.

Papi, Stefano.Jewels of the Romanovs: Family & Court.Thames & Hudson, dist. by Norton. Sept. 2010. 304p. ISBN 978-0-500-51532-7. $75.

Poeschke, Joachim. Italian Mosaics: 300?1300. Abbeville. Sept. 2010. 432p. ISBN 978-0-7892-1076-0. $150.

Zuffi, Stefano & Philippe Daverio.Caravaggio: The Art Lover?s Guide to Understanding the Paintings. Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 256p. ISBN 978-0-8478-3529-4. $45.

Modern Fine Arts
Avante-Garde, Expressionism, Surrealism, Pop Art, Film.

Avant-Garde Art and Artists in Mexico: Anita Brenner's Journals of the Roaring Twenties. 2 vols. Univ. of Texas. (William & Bettye Nowlin Series in Art, History, & Culture of the Western Hemisphere). Oct. 2010. 904p. ed. by Susannah Joel Glusker. ISBN 978-0-292-72184-5. $125.

* Bouvet, Vincent & Gerard Durozoi. Paris Between the Wars 1919?1939: Art, Life & Culture Oct. 2010. 224p. ISBN 978-3-7757-2593-4.$65.. Vendome, dist. by Abrams. Nov. 2010. 416p. ISBN 978-0-86565-252-1. $50.

Buchhart, Dieter & others. Jean-Michel Basquiat. Hatje Cantz, dist. by DAP. Oct. 2010. 224 p. ISBN 978-3-7757-2593-4. $65.

Chicago, Judy & Frances Borzello. Frida Kahlo: Face to Face. Prestel. Sept. 2010. 272p. ISBN 978-3-7913-4360-0. $65.

Kirchner. Hatje Cantz, dist. by DAP. Sept. 2010. 304p. ed. by Felix Krier. ISBN 978-3-7757-2553-8. $75.

Larsen, Susan C. & Neil Juhl Larsen. Charles Biederman. Hudson Hills. Nov. 2010. 304p. ISBN 978-1-55595-335-5. $60.

On Line: Drawing Through the Twentieth Century. Museum of Modern Art, dist. by DAP. Nov. 2010. 216p. ed. by Catherine de Zegher & Cornelia H. Butler. ISBN 978-0-87070-782-7. $50.

Silver, Kenneth E. & others. Chaos and Classicism: Art in France, Italy, and Germany, 1918?1936 . Guggenheim Museum, dist. by DAP. Oct. 2010. 192p. ISBN 978-0-89207-404-4. $55.

* Weidemann, Christiane. 50 Modern Artists You Should Know. Prestel. Sept. 2010. 160p. ISBN 978-3-7913-4470-6. pap. $19.95.

Weimar Cinema 1919?1933: Daydreams and Nightmares.Museum of Modern Art, dist. by DAP. Nov. 2010. 216p. ISBN 978-0-87070-761-2. pap. $39.95. ContemporaryFine Arts
Artists Working Today, Drawings

Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy. Thames & Hudson, dist. by Norton. Sept. 2010. 176p. ed. by Lynne Warren. ISBN 978-0-500-51523-5. $45.

Fisher, Vernon. Vernon Fisher. Univ. of Texas. (M. Georgia Hegarty Dunkerley Contemporary Art). Oct. 2010. 256p. ISBN 978-0-292-72323-8. $55.

Lyon, Christopher. Nancy Spero: The Work. Prestel. Oct. 2010. 312p. ISBN 978-3-7913-4416-4. $85.

Serraller, Francisco Calvo & Antonio L?ez Garcia. Antonio L?ez Garcia: Drawings. DAP. Oct. 2010. 200p. ISBN 978-1-935202-25-7. $75.

Simon, Joan & Whitney Chadwick. Sheila Hicks 50 Years. Yale Univ. Nov. 2010. 256p. ISBN 978-0-300-12164-3. $65.

Yetton, Chris & Britta E. Buhlmann. John Carter. Royal Academy of Arts, dist. by Abrams. Oct. 2010. 160p. ISBN 978-1-905711-79-6. $45.

Pop Culture Arts
Comic Art, Comic Strips, Posters, Film Art, Animation, Music, Glamour Photography

Couch, N.C. Christopher. Jerry Robinson: Ambassador of Comics. Abrams. (ComicArts). Sept. 2010. 224p. ISBN 978-0-8109-7764-8. $35.

de Jong, Cees W. & others. The Poster: 1,000 Posters from Toulouse-Lautrec to Sagmeister. Abrams. Oct. 2010. 568p. ISBN 978-0-8109-9588-8. pap. $35.

* Fuchs, Leo. Special Photographer: From the Golden Age of Hollywood. powerHouse. Oct. 2010. 250p. ISBN 978-1-57687-558-2. $65.

Halfin, Ross. The Ultimate Metallica. Chronicle. Nov. 2010. 232p. ISBN 978-0-8118-7505-9. $35.

Hearn, Marcus. The Art of Hammer Films. Titan. Sept. 2010. 192p. ISBN 978-1-84856-737-5. $35.

The Horror! The Horror! Comic Books the Government Didn?t Want You To Read! Abrams. (ComicArts). Nov. 2010. 304p. ed. by Jim Trombetta. ISBN 978-0-8109-5595-0. $29.95.

Kidd, Chip. Shazam! The Golden Age of the World?s Mightiest Mortal. Abrams. (ComicArts). Oct. 2010. 246p. ISBN 978-0-8109-9596-3. $35.

Koyama-Richard, Brigitte. Japanese Animation. Flammarion, dist. by Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 248p. ISBN 978-2-08-030153-6. $49.95.

Krazy Kat & the Art of George Herriman:A Celebration. Abrams. (ComicArts). Oct. 2010. 176 p. ed by Craig Yoe. ISBN 978-0-8019-959409. $29.95.

Lee, Stan. How To Draw Comics. Crown. Nov. 2010. 224p. I SBN 978-0-8230-0083-8. $24.99.

Newton, Scott. Austin City Limits: 35 Years in Photographs. Univ. of Texas. (Brad & Michele Moore Roots Music). Sept. 2010. 204p. ed. by Terry Lickona. ISBN 978-0-292-72311-5. $40.

Simon. Joe & Jack Kirby. TheSimon & Kirby Superheroes. Titan. Oct. 2010. 480 p. ISBN 978-1-84856-365-0. $62.

Star Wars: Visions. Abrams. Nov. 2010. 176p. ISBN 978-0-8109-9589-5. $40.

Struzan, Drew & David J. Schow. The Art of Drew Stuzan. Titan. Sept. 2010. 160 p. ISBN 978-1-84856-619-4. pap. $39.95.

Walker, Brian. Doonesbury and the Art of G.B. Trudeau. Yale Univ. Nov. 2010. 304p. ISBN 978-0-300-15427-6. $49.95.

Photography
Art Photography, Nature Photography, Documentary Photography, Street Photography

Adams, Robert. What Can We Believe Where? Photographs of the American West, 1965-2005. Yale Univ. Oct. 2010. 120p. ISBN 978-0-300-16247-9. pap.$25.

Barsac, Jacques. Charlotte Perriand: Photography. 5 Continents Editions, dist. by Abrams. Sept. 2010. 376p. ISBN 978-88-7439-548-4. $70.

Cairns, Peter & others. Wild Wonders of Europe. Abrams. Oct. 2010. 288p. ISBN 978-0-8109-9614-4. $50.

Churchward, Charles. Herb Ritts: The Golden Hour; A Photographer?s Work and His World. Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 304p. ISBN 978-0-8478-3472-3. $65.

Crewdson, Gregory & A.O. Scott. Sanctuary. Abrams. Sept. 2010. 96p. ISBN 978-0-8109-9199-6. $60.

Flach, Tim. Dogs. Abrams. Oct. 2010. 200p. ISBN 978-0-8109-7142-4. $50.

Flukinger, Roy. The Gernsheim Collection. Univ. of Texas. (Harry Ransom Center Photography). Sept. 2010. 360p. ISBN 978-0-292-72336-8. $75.

Friedrichs, Horst A. Or Glory: 21st Century Rockers. Prestel. Sept. 2010. 176p. ISBN 978-3-7913-4469-0. $35.

Haworth-Booth, Mark. Photographer of Modern Life: Camille Silvy. Getty. Sept. 2010. 160p. ISBN 978-1-60606-025-4. $40.

Howarth, Sophie & Stephen McLaren. Street Photography Now. Thames & Hudson, dist. by Norton. Sept. 2010. 240p. ISBN 978-0-500-54393-1. $45.

McCartney, Mary. Mary McCartney: From Where I Stand. Abrams. Oct. 2010. 192p. ISBN 978-0-8109-9654-0. $35.

Mate Ferenc. A New England Autumn: A Sentimental Journey.Albatross, dist. by Norton. Sept. 2010. 160p. ISBN 978-0-920256-55-8. $25.

Mohr, Marsha Williamson. Indiana Barns. Quarry Bks: Indiana Univ. Oct. 2010. 152p. ISBN 978-0-253-35568-3. $29.95.

Ninagawa, Mika. Mika Ninagawa. Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 352p. ISBN 978-0-8478-3397-9. $75

Paul Strand in Mexico. Aperture, dist. by DAP. Oct. 2010. 356p. ISBN 978-1-59711-137-9. $75 w/DVD.

Pellicer, Raynal. Photobooth: The Art of the Automatic Portrait. Abrams. Nov. 2010. 304p. ISBN 978-0-8109-9611-3. $35.

Plisson, Philip & Christian Jacq. Egypt: A View from Above. Abrams. Nov. 2010. 336p. ISBN 978-0-8109-8433-2. $55.

Plowden, David. Requiem for Steam: The Railroad Photographs of David Plowden. Norton. Oct. 2010. 192p. ISBN 978-0-393-07908-1. $65.

Ravenal, John. Sally Mann: The Flesh and the Spirit. Aperture, dist. by DAP. Nov. 2010. 200p. ISBN 978-1-59711-162-1. $55.

Richard Misrach: Destroy This Memory. Aperture, dist. by DAP. Sept. 2010. 140p. ISBN 978-1-59711-163-8. $65.

Shatzberg, Jerry (photogs.) & Julia Morton & Gail Buckland (text). Women Then: New York, Paris, London 1954?1969. Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 208p. ISBN 978-0-8478-3474-7. $60.

Woodward, Richard B. William Christenberry: Kodachromes. Aperture, dist. by DAP. Oct. 2010. 176p. ISBN 978-1-59711-147-8. $65.

A Year in Photography: Magnum Archive. Prestel. Oct. 2010. 736p. ed. by Magnum Photos. ISBN 978-3-7913-4435-5. $34.95.

* Yochelson, Bonnie. Alfred Stieglitz New York. Skira Rizzoli. Sept. 2010. 96p. ISBN 978-0-8478-3490-7. $25.

Architecture
Cemeteries, Classical and Modern Architecture

Bingham, Neil. Architecture at the Royal Academy. Royal Academy of Arts, dist. by Abrams. Nov. 2010. 248p. ISBN 978-1-905711-83-3. $70.

* Eggener, Keith. Cemeteries. Norton. (Library of Congress Visual Sourcebooks). Dec. 2010. 336p. ISBN 978-0-393-73169-9. $75. Gautherot, Marcel & others. Building Brasilia. Thames & Hudson, dist. by Norton. Sept. 2010. 192p. ISBN 978-0-500-51542-6. $65.

Pre-Columbian Architecture in Mesoamerica. Abbeville. Sept. 2010. 336p. ed. by Mar? Teresa Uriarte. ISBN 978-0-7892-1045-6. $125.

Zumthor, Peter. Thinking Architecture. Birkh?ser. Sept. 2010. 112p. ISBN 978-3-7643-0582-3. $44.95.

Decorative Arts
Quilts, Folk Art

Warren, Elizabeth V. Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum. Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 350p. ISBN 978-0-8478-3373-3. $75.

Interior Design
Modern, Style, Contemporary, Decorating, Designers

Carter, Mary Randolph. A Perfectly Kept House Is the Sign of a Misspent Life: Creative Ideas and Real-life Tips for Making Your Home Lived-in, Warm, Welcoming, and One-of-a-kind (Without Worrying About Everything Being Just Right). Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 272p. ISBN 978-0-8478-3365-8. $55.

Eerdmans, Emily Evans. The World of Madeleine Castaing. Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 256p. ISBN 978-0-8478-3281-1. $65.

Hagan, Victoria. Victoria Hagan: Interior Portraits. Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 240p. ISBN 978-0-8478-3489-1. $50.

Hampton, Alexa. Alexa Hampton: The Language of Interior Design. Clarkson Potter: Crown. Oct. 2010. 256p. ISBN 978-0-307-46053-0. $50.

Powers, Richard & Phyllis Richardson. Living Modern: The Sourcebook of Contemporary Interiors. Thames & Hudson, dist. by Norton. Sept. 2010. 368p. ISBN 978-0-500-51525-0. $60.

Interdisciplinary
Turkish Art, Art Forms, Interiors, Art in History, Travel Art

Bascom, Mansfield. Wharton Esherick: The Journey of a Creative Mind. Abrams. Oct. 2010. 276p. ISBN 978-0-8109-9575-8. $80.

Curatola, Giovanni. Turkish Art and Architecture: From the Seljuks to the Ottomans.Abbeville. Oct. 2010. 280p. ISBN 978-0-7892-1082-1. $95.

Fersen, Paul in assoc. with Orvis Company. Great Hunting Lodges of North America: Wingshooting?s Finest Destinations. Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 240p. ISBN 978-0-8478-3465-5. $50.

Listri, Massimo. Tuscany: Art and Interiors. Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 360p. ed. by Massimo Vignelli. ISBN 978-0-8478-3138-8. $125.

Schwetje, Burkhard & Flavio Febbraro. How To Read World History in Art: From the Code of Hammurabi to September 11. Abrams. Sept. 2010. 400p. ISBN 978-0-8109-9683-0. pap. $35.

Yoshioka, Tokujin with Kazuo Hashiba. Tokujin Yoshioka. Rizzoli. Oct. 2010. 268p. ISBN 978-0-8478-3411-2. $75.

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Michael Rogers is Senior Editor, LJ Book Review