Art Books


Throughout his career, Richard Diebenkorn (1922–1993) produced
still lifes and landscapes in a range of media. Learn More…

 

This outstanding selection of abstract works on paper by California painter Richard Diebenkorn (1922–1993) draws from three distinct periods of his work: the early experiments. Learn More…

 

 

An intimate look at works on paper by Oakland based artist Squeak Carnwath. Learn More…

 

 

 

 

 

Kenneth Patchen: A Centennial Selection is a rich collection of poems and full-color art by the legendary poet, pacifist, populist, and pioneer of handmade books. Visit our Patchen Cove for poems, art, photos and tributes to Patchen as we celebrate his 100th birthday. Learn More…

 

 

 

Ambrose Bierce’s Civil War Stories are widely considered to be the finest fiction to come out of that war. Bierce’s stories pull no punches. Some commentators have described these tales as antiwar stories. In addition to his Civil War fiction, this book includes Bierce’s poignant memoir “What I Saw at Shiloh.” Paintings by Sonoma realist master, Chester Arnold, add a vivid dimension to this collection. Learn More…

 

After a distinguished early career as an abstract painter, Richard Diebenkorn (1922–1993) focused almost exclusively on the human figure from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s. Learn More

 

 

 

A selection from Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London, inventively brought back to life through works by Northern Californian contemporary artist William T. Wiley. Learn More…

 

 

 

This short story collection from award-winning California author Daniel Coshnear includes 12 stories about occupation, featuring ordinary heroes. A thoughtful mood is reinforced with 16 full color images from Oakland artist Squeak Carnwath. Learn More

 

 

 

In Poses: An Essay Drawn from the Model,Genine Lentine writes acute responses to sessions with live models. The book features 12 drawings from the model by Richard Diebenkorn. Learn More…