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MUST-READS Haute couture, bespoke motorcycles and coveted menus take center stage this fall. BY NOELLE LACOMBE City Parks Catie Marron captures the spirit and beauty of 18 of the world's most beloved city parks in an extraordinary visual and poetic journey, from Calcutta to Chicago. Photographs by Oberto Gili are presented alongside evocative essays by celebrated writers and personalities, including President Bill Clinton, Ian Frazier and Zadie Smith. (HarperCollins) Amber, Guinevere & Kate With their unique features and waiflike figures, Amber Valletta, Guinevere Van Seenus and Kate Moss symbolized the anti-supermodel that, alongside grunge, signified a global shift in '90s pop culture. In this title, photographer Craig McDean captures the evolution of these models from the beginning of their careers. (Rizzoli) Baccarat 1764 In celebration of more than 250 years as one of the most prestigious luxury houses, Baccarat is releasing a sumptuous publication, written by Murray Moss and Laurence Benaïm, showcasing over 300 pieces of crystal creations. This lavish coffee table book offers an in-depth look at the brand's storied history, starting with the very first set of glasses commissioned by Louis XVIII. (Rizzoli) Eating at Hotel Il Pellicano In this cookbook, Juergen Teller photographs the extravagantly elegant food from the celebrated Hotel Il Pellicano in Tuscany. This title explores the complexity and originality of two-Michelin-starred chef Antonio Guida and his wild and whimsical dishes. (Violette Editions) Shiro Kuramata The first-ever complete monograph on this highly influential Japanese designer is presented in two volumes featuring photographs, drawings, essays and interviews from the Kuramata archives. (Phaidon) Valentino: Objects of Couture With specially commissioned photography and artwork by David Bailey, Luisa Lambri, Nobuyoshi Araki, Scheltens & Abbenes, Philip Lorca diCorcia and Douglas Gordon, this volume celebrates Valentino's latest phase, under creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. (Rizzoli) 198 BAL HARBOUR It's Modern: The Eye and Visual Influence of Alexander Liberman This visually rich volume presents, for the first time side-by-side, the commercial work and artwork of Alexander Liberman. As the editorial director of Condé Nast from 1960 to 1994, Liberman was responsible for reshaping Vogue into the publication we know today. With works by Matisse, Picasso, Beaton, Leibovitz, Newton, Ritts, Horst, Avedon and Penn, this engaging book is a must for lovers of fashion, art and magazines. (Rizzoli)