Smith Street Books Books

Cats through the eras of art. Cats have been charming us with their indifference for as long as we’ve been sketching on canvas. In the background, on the table, or right at the forefront, cats of the past peer out from paintings and sketches, frescoes and prints across art history. Art Cat is a collection of these painted felines, featuring works from artists across the ages and continents. Japanese prints and German oils, American sketches and Italian murals are all included. The work spans eras and styles, but as different as these cats are, one thing shines through: that we have been obsessed with cats for far longer than the Internet.

Engage in a lively card game that challenges players to recall the timing of various pop culture events. Perfect for trivia enthusiasts, it combines entertainment with knowledge, making it a great addition to game nights. Players can test their memory and learn more about significant moments in pop culture history while competing with friends and family.

This collection showcases 100 stunning postcards that highlight the intricate and traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique known as Mokuhanga. Each postcard features unique artwork, making it a perfect gift for art lovers or a delightful way to share beautiful imagery with friends and family. The set serves as both a celebration of cultural heritage and a versatile medium for personal correspondence.

Featuring a diverse array of artistic styles, this collection showcases painted dogs from various cultures and time periods, including Japanese prints, German oils, American sketches, and Italian murals. Each artwork highlights the universal theme of love for dogs, celebrating the bond between humans and their canine companions through the ages.

Screw meditative methods, white-noise machines, and chamomile tea--this photographic compilation of silly sweeties napping will lull you peacefully to sleep. As suggested by its title, this ridiculous book is a sleeping aid which harnesses the relaxing power of cute animals. Well, wait--haven't you heard? The secret to a happy and fulfilled life is to just get eight hours of sleep per night. Except there's one big catch: getting a good sleep is borderline impossible in our current snoozing climate. We've got smartphones forever by our bedside--complete with the blue-light temptation of scrolling through social media till sunrise. There's only one solution: turn off the phone, and flick instead through this therapeutic book of snoozy animals. They will coo you into sleepy submission. As its title subtly suggests, this book is literally just pictures of snoozing animals. Some of the lil' sleepy sweeties featured include resting raccoons, cats having a catnap, napping numbats, siesta-ing seals, drowsy dingoes, slumbering sloths, and zebras catching some much-needed Zs. Toward these furry angels we must turn in these dire times of sleeplessness to get a good night's sleep of our own. This book is the follow-up-of-sorts to the hugely successful and totally adorable This Book Is Literally Just Pictures of Cute Animals That Will Make You Feel Better.

The ultimate book of bubble tea! Learn how to perfect the beloved Asian drink at home with Bubble Tea. This delicious, colorful book features 22 bubble tea recipes, from brown sugar, matcha and jasmine, and lime to grass jelly and coconut milk, pomegranate, and grenadine and pandan jelly. With a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to making your own tapioca pearls, easy-to- follow recipes for all the flavors imaginable, plus all the basics, this book will leave you never wanting store-bought bubble tea again!

A cookbook for rice lovers Discover some of the best dishes that Asia has to offer, from sushi and nam khao to chicken biryani and lo mai gai. Written by chefs who know their rice, these recipes celebrate the all-time classics, from dishes fit for a holiday feast to quick bowls of kimchi fried rice. With recipes from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and beyond, Rice is (almost) as good as a trip across Asia. Start the day with nasi lemak and end it with nigiri. Whip up a bowl of jok or learn to make biko. Sate your cravings, find new favorites and slurp your way from dawn to dusk with rice, rice, and more rice!