Thousands of wonderful experiences are recommended in Universe Publishing’s bestselling 1001 Series. Hallmarks include informative reviews, beautifully reproduced artwork, and a global perspective to highlight the best literature, art, music, and food life has to offer.

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1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up
by Julia Eccleshare
Preface by Quentin Blake
ISBN: 9780789318763
$36.95 Hardcover

The newest addition to the 1001 series. Beloved classics and important new works from around the world are profiled in this authoritative guide to classic and contemporary children’s literature today.

1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die
edited by Matthew Rye
Preface by Steven Isserlis
ISBN: 9780789315830
$36.95 Hardcover

Experience the joy of classical music. Selected by a team of 22 leading music critics from around the world, the 1001 classical recordings profiled are absolute must-hear pieces that will delight discerning music fans.

1001 Paintings You Must See
Before You Die
by Stephen Farthing
Preface by Geoff Dyer
ISBN: 9780789315243
$36.95 Hardcover

An art museum in its own right. This highly browsable, full-color volume highlights popular paintings, key works of power and beauty, paintings that were turning points in the history of art, and rediscovered masterpieces.

1001 Books You Must Read Before
You Die
by Peter Boxall
Preface by Peter Ackroyd
ISBN: 9780789313706
$34.95 Hardcover

A trove of reviews covering a century of memorable writing. 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die is a boon companion for those who enjoy good literature and an inspiration for anyone who is just beginning to discover a love of books.

1001 Wines You Must Taste Before
You Die
edited by Neil Beckett
Preface by Hugh Johnson
ISBN: 9780789316837
$36.95 Hardcover

"With 1001 Wines, you'll learn about, and hope for, a taste of some of the world's most sought-after wines."--San Francisco Chronicle

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1001 Foods You Must Taste Before You Die
edited by Frances Case
Preface by Gregg Wallace
ISBN: 9780789315922
$36.95 Hardcover

1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die
The World's Architectural Masterpieces
by Mark Irving
Preface by Peter St. John
ISBN: 9780789315649
$36.95 Hardcover

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die
by Robert Dimery
Preface by Michael Lydon
ISBN: 9780789313713
$34.95 Hardcover