Future Heirloom Books - The Huntington Store

Open book with floral design and 'ROSES' text on a white background

Open book with floral design and 'ROSES' text on a white background

Roses in the garden $65.00

Book titled 'Frank Lloyd Wright on the West Coast' with a cover image of a modernist house.

Frank lloyd wright on the west coast $55.00

The book of colour concepts $200.00

Book cover of 'Penjing: The Chinese Art of Bonsai' by Zhao Qingquan with a bonsai tree illustration.

Penjing: the chinese art of bonsai $26.95

The classic guide to gardening $17.95

Book titled 'Emma' by Jane Austen with a yellow spine on a white background

Book titled 'Emma' by Jane Austen with a yellow spine on a white background

Emma: an annotated edition $35.00

Book cover of 'Sense and Sensibility' by Jane Austen with a classical painting on the cover.

Book cover of 'Sense and Sensibility' by Jane Austen with a classical painting on the cover.

Sense and sensibility: an annotated edition $35.00

Book titled 'Case Study Houses' by Taschen on a white background

Book titled 'Case Study Houses' by Taschen on a white background

Case study houses: the complete csh program, 1945 - 1966 $30.00

Book titled 'The Birds of America' by John James Audubon with a red cover and bird illustration.

Book titled 'The Birds of America' by John James Audubon with a red cover and bird illustration.

The birds of america: the bien chromolithographic edition $350.00

Two books with floral design on a white background

Two books with floral design on a white background

The book of printed fabrics $200.00

Book titled 'Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design' by Phaidon with a colorful cover.

Book titled 'Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design' by Phaidon with a colorful cover.

Defining style: the book of interior design $69.95

The secret garden $30.00

Box set of Jane Austen novels with floral design on a white background

Box set of Jane Austen novels with floral design on a white background

The complete novels of jane austen $35.00

Book cover of 'Gifts from the Fire: American Ceramics, 1880-1950' with ceramic artwork on a green background.

Book cover of 'Gifts from the Fire: American Ceramics, 1880-1950' with ceramic artwork on a green background.

Gifts from the fire $65.00

The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is one of the 18th century’s greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time. Though scientists of his era often collected natural specimens for research purposes, Amsterdam-based pharmacist Albertus Seba (1665–1736) was unrivalled in his passion. His amazing collection of animals, plants and insects from all around the world gained international fame during his lifetime. In 1731, after decades of collecting, Seba

The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is one of the 18th century’s greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time. Though scientists of his era often collected natural specimens for research purposes, Amsterdam-based pharmacist Albertus Seba (1665–1736) was unrivalled in his passion. His amazing collection of animals, plants and insects from all around the world gained international fame during his lifetime. In 1731, after decades of collecting, Seba

Cabinet of natural curiosities 1734 - 1765 $30.00

This gripping graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s groundbreaking dystopian novel stands beside the acclaimed previous graphic novel adaptations, Kindred, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and Parable of the Sower, winner of the Hugo Award Set against a background of a war-torn continent under the control of a Christian fundamentalist fascist state, Parable of the Talents is a modern masterpiece that resonates powerfully.

This gripping graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s groundbreaking dystopian novel stands beside the acclaimed previous graphic novel adaptations, Kindred, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and Parable of the Sower, winner of the Hugo Award Set against a background of a war-torn continent under the control of a Christian fundamentalist fascist state, Parable of the Talents is a modern masterpiece that resonates powerfully.

Parable of the talents: a graphic novel adaption $25.99

Book titled 'Printing the Revolution' with a red cover and graphic design on a white background

Book titled 'Printing the Revolution' with a red cover and graphic design on a white background

Printing the revolution: the rise & impact of chicano graphics 1965 to now $60.00

Book with a portrait of William Morris and text on a white background

Book with a portrait of William Morris and text on a white background

Anarchy & beauty: william morris & his legacy 1860-1960 $50.00

Open book showing a collage of images with 'Also On View' text on a white background

Open book showing a collage of images with 'Also On View' text on a white background

Also on view: unique & unexpected museums of greater los angeles $45.00

This is the story of the long-overlooked contribution made by women to one of the most important and influential artistic movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This coffee table book would make a lovely gift for art history buffs, feminists, and artists alike.

This is the story of the long-overlooked contribution made by women to one of the most important and influential artistic movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This coffee table book would make a lovely gift for art history buffs, feminists, and artists alike.

Women pioneers of the arts and crafts movement $45.00

The Call of the Wild, written by Jack London, is an adventure novel set in the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s. The novel follows the story of a domesticated dog named Buck, who is stolen from his home in California and sold as a sled dog in the Yukon Territory. Against all odds, Buck adapts to his hostile environment and thrives as a sled dog, eventually becoming the leader of a wolf pack. 120 pages Embossed hardcover

Call of the wild $25.00

Drop into the world of Alice in Wonderland with this interactive 3D book. Alice drops into a rabbit hole and a world of talking cats, frantic rabbits, and eccentric characters. Expect the same story but updated with interactive elements like a growing Alice. Hardcover (Illustrated) Interactive 320 pages

Drop into the world of Alice in Wonderland with this interactive 3D book. Alice drops into a rabbit hole and a world of talking cats, frantic rabbits, and eccentric characters. Expect the same story but updated with interactive elements like a growing Alice. Hardcover (Illustrated) Interactive 320 pages

Alice's adventures in wonderland $35.00

Gardenlust is a botanical tour through the world's most stunning gardens. This coffee table book will take you on a journey featuring fifty botanical gardens. Expect to find private estates, city yards, public parks in Dubai, and gardens in Chile, Australia, and California. Hardcover 416 pages

Gardenlust is a botanical tour through the world's most stunning gardens. This coffee table book will take you on a journey featuring fifty botanical gardens. Expect to find private estates, city yards, public parks in Dubai, and gardens in Chile, Australia, and California. Hardcover 416 pages

Gardenlust $40.00

Book titled 'The Art of Tapestry' by Helen Wynter with tapestry designs on a white background

Book titled 'The Art of Tapestry' by Helen Wynter with tapestry designs on a white background

The art of tapestry $60.00

The Secret Garden follows orphan Mary Lennox to live with a distant uncle she's never met. Mary begins to discover the garden and meets friends along the way and transforms life at her new home. Expect the classic 1911 story, but updated with interactive elements, and illustrations. Hardcover (Illustrated) 384 pages

The Secret Garden follows orphan Mary Lennox to live with a distant uncle she's never met. Mary begins to discover the garden and meets friends along the way and transforms life at her new home. Expect the classic 1911 story, but updated with interactive elements, and illustrations. Hardcover (Illustrated) 384 pages

The secret garden $35.00

The Chinese sayings known as "Cheng-yu" are comparable to proverbs or idioms in English. Chinese Proverbs Illustrated features a selection of the most commonly known Cheng-yu. Alongside the phrase is an explanation, its English translation, and what the calligraphy characters symbolize. Hardcover 160 pages

The Chinese sayings known as "Cheng-yu" are comparable to proverbs or idioms in English. Chinese Proverbs Illustrated features a selection of the most commonly known Cheng-yu. Alongside the phrase is an explanation, its English translation, and what the calligraphy characters symbolize. Hardcover 160 pages

Chinese proverbs illustrated $40.00

Houseplants have the power to transform any room. They help create indoor oases that bring a sense of tranquility to our busy lives. Featuring: More than 130 plant profiles including foliage plants, succulents and cacti. Detailed care information including troubleshooting tips and tricks to ensure that your houseplants thrive. Hardcover.

Houseplants have the power to transform any room. They help create indoor oases that bring a sense of tranquility to our busy lives. Featuring: More than 130 plant profiles including foliage plants, succulents and cacti. Detailed care information including troubleshooting tips and tricks to ensure that your houseplants thrive. Hardcover.

Plantopedia - the definitive guide to houseplants $49.95

From the first known photograph taken in Los Angeles to its most recent sweeping vistas, this photographic tribute to the City of Angels provides a fascinating journey through the city’s cultural, political, industrial, and sociological history. It traces the city’s development from the 1880s real estate boom, through the early days of Hollywood and the urban sprawl of the late 20th century, right up to the present day. 572 pages. Hardcover.

From the first known photograph taken in Los Angeles to its most recent sweeping vistas, this photographic tribute to the City of Angels provides a fascinating journey through the city’s cultural, political, industrial, and sociological history. It traces the city’s development from the 1880s real estate boom, through the early days of Hollywood and the urban sprawl of the late 20th century, right up to the present day. 572 pages. Hardcover.

Los angeles, portrait of a city $70.00

In a new edition with embossed cover, Wuthering Heights sees the passion of Catherine and Heathcliff take place at their childhood home. This dark tale about love and loss, power and possession, action and terrifying reaction, is known as one of the greatest works of fiction in the English language. 368 pages Hardcover

Wuthering heights $25.00

Book cover of 'The Story of Art Without Men' by Katy Hessel with a pink background and colorful text.

Book cover of 'The Story of Art Without Men' by Katy Hessel with a pink background and colorful text.

The story of art without men $45.00

William Shakespeare's writings capture the range of human emotion and conflict and have been celebrated for more than 400 years. The Sonnets are William Shakespeare's most popular works, and a few of them, such as Sonnet 18, Sonnet 116, and Sonnet 73, have become the most widely-read poems. 168 pages Hardcover

The sonnets $25.00

During the turbulent 1950s to 1970s, Black American artists, responding to increasing civil rights activism, challenged inequities in the art world. Artists created works that celebrated their racial identity, connected with Black audiences, and participated in the struggle for political, economic, and social equality. 144 pages. Hardcover

Black artists in america: from civil rights to the bicentennial $45.00

A full-size facsimile of one of the most complete early copies of the famed First Folio, selected and luxuriously produced by the British Library, is a must-have for actors, playwrights, and bibliophiles as well as anyone who truly loves the art of the English language. Limited edition, hardback book with case.

A full-size facsimile of one of the most complete early copies of the famed First Folio, selected and luxuriously produced by the British Library, is a must-have for actors, playwrights, and bibliophiles as well as anyone who truly loves the art of the English language. Limited edition, hardback book with case.

Shakespeare's first folio $135.00

This beautifully illustrated guide offers stunning visual examples and detailed discussions of the objects, aesthetics, philosophy and cultural significance of Japanese design. With more than 200 color photos, this detailed guide will be enjoyed by everyone from professional designers to art students. Softcover.

This beautifully illustrated guide offers stunning visual examples and detailed discussions of the objects, aesthetics, philosophy and cultural significance of Japanese design. With more than 200 color photos, this detailed guide will be enjoyed by everyone from professional designers to art students. Softcover.

Japanese design $19.99

This classic novel tells the story of Count Dracula and his attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and a woman led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Hardcover with metallic embossed design.

Dracula $25.00

With threads of poems and other literary pieces about her Yaqui and Mestizaje heritage, Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin weaves a rich tapestry of her many-layered existence living as a Xicana in this country. Her activist background and her life in Aztlán now called the United States southwest gives her poetry a sensibility, a voice for Mexicans and Chicanos who experience life and struggles on both sides of the border.

With threads of poems and other literary pieces about her Yaqui and Mestizaje heritage, Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin weaves a rich tapestry of her many-layered existence living as a Xicana in this country. Her activist background and her life in Aztlán now called the United States southwest gives her poetry a sensibility, a voice for Mexicans and Chicanos who experience life and struggles on both sides of the border.

Chicana on fire $18.00

This edition of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America features a striking new package. The book presents exquisite reproductions of all 435 of Audubon’s hand-colored engravings, derived from the original plates of the rare double elephant folio. 696 pages. Hardcover with presentation case.

This edition of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America features a striking new package. The book presents exquisite reproductions of all 435 of Audubon’s hand-colored engravings, derived from the original plates of the rare double elephant folio. 696 pages. Hardcover with presentation case.

Audubon's birds of america $195.00

This definitive guide that teaches you how to use the Japanese concept of wabi sabi to reshape every area of your life and find happiness right where you are. Wabi Sabi teaches you to find more joy and inspiration throughout your perfectly imperfect life. 256 pages.Hardcover.

This definitive guide that teaches you how to use the Japanese concept of wabi sabi to reshape every area of your life and find happiness right where you are. Wabi Sabi teaches you to find more joy and inspiration throughout your perfectly imperfect life. 256 pages.Hardcover.

Wabi sabi: japanese wisdom for a perfectly imperfect life $24.99

An unabridged collection of classic verse. Leaves of Grass, featuring poems such as “Oh Captain! My Captain!” and “Song of Myself,” was met with both scathing criticism and glowing praise when it was originally published in 1855. Arguably the best historical commentator of the nineteenth century. 414 pages. Hardcover.

Leaves of grass $18.99

This deluxe gift edition The Art of War and other classic Chinese military texts is presented with a striking, foil-embossed cover design and gilded page edges. Written between 500 BCE and 700 CE, these seven texts have inspired generals for millennia, both in China and the wider world. Hardcover.

This deluxe gift edition The Art of War and other classic Chinese military texts is presented with a striking, foil-embossed cover design and gilded page edges. Written between 500 BCE and 700 CE, these seven texts have inspired generals for millennia, both in China and the wider world. Hardcover.

The art of war & other chinese military classics $24.99

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man describes Stephen Dedalus’s development from a bright young student to a promising clergy student to an artist. Set in Ireland at the turn of the century, It begins with his earliest childhood memories and progresses to his grand epiphany. 272 pages Hardcover.

A portrait of the artist as a young man $25.00

The definitive edition of the complete works of the "grand dame" of American science fiction begins with this volume gathering two novels and her collected stories. An original and eerily prophetic writer, Octavia E. Butler used the conventions of science fiction to explore the dangerous legacy of racism in America in harrowingly personal terms.

Octavia e. butler: kindred, fledgling, collected stories $35.00

A lavishly illustrated history of Japanese screens―limited to 3,000 numbered copies. Japanese screens are unique for being beautiful artworks as well as portable furnishings. Bound in the Japanese style and housed in a clamshell box, this volume also comes with a frameable reproduction of an exceptional screen.

A lavishly illustrated history of Japanese screens―limited to 3,000 numbered copies. Japanese screens are unique for being beautiful artworks as well as portable furnishings. Bound in the Japanese style and housed in a clamshell box, this volume also comes with a frameable reproduction of an exceptional screen.

Japanese screens: through a break in the clouds $175.00

With Eve’s Hollywood Eve Babitz lit up the scene in 1974. The books that followed have seduced generations of readers with their wit and impossible glamour. The title essay recounts the accident that came close to killing her in 1996; it reveals an uncharacteristically vulnerable yet charming Babitz. Softcover.

I used to be charming: the rest of eve babitz $19.95

A new reissue of Babitz’s collection of nine stories that look back on the 1980s and early 1990s—decades of dreams, drink, and glimpses of a changing world. Black Swans further celebrates the phenomenon of Eve Babitz, cementing her reputation as the voice of a generation. Paperback 256 pages.

Black swans: stories by eve babitz $16.95

In their remote mountain village, Li-yan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea. For the Akha people, life goes on as it has for generations, until a stranger appears at the village gate in a jeep, the first automobile any of the villagers has ever seen. Paperback.

The tea girl of hummingbird lane Sold Out

Shanghai Girls by Lisa See NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A gifted writer . . . explores the bonds of sisterhood while powerfully evoking the often-nightmarish American immigrant experience.”—USA Today. 322 pages Paperback

Shanghai girls $18.00

In a world that reduced Mexican immigrants to invisible labor, the Nayarit was a place where people could become visible once again. In 1951, Doña Natalia Barraza opened the Nayarit, a Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles. In a Place at the Nayarit, historian Natalia Molina traces the life’s work of her grandmother.

A place at the nayarit: how a mexican restaurant nourished a community $29.95