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A Life in Pictures: The Douglas Kirkland Monograph

Kirkland Douglas, 2013

Douglas Kirkland has amassed an impressive body of work throughout his 50-year photography career, his images running the gamut from stars and film-makers, to classics and collectables, to love and nudes. Here, the photographer presents a collection of his images accompanied by a story of his career's development told from his perspective. Kirkland worked for such publications as Look Magazine and Life Magazine, but his career took off with his legendary 1961 Marilyn Monroe shoot for 'Look's' 25th anniversary issue, the photographs from which are still recreated by stars today. Featuring an insightful foreword by acclaimed director Baz Luhrmann and his award-winning wife, Catherine Martin, this volume reveals both Kirkland and his prolific work. Подробнее

Badain Jaran: The Forgotten Desert

Kouwenhoven Bill, 2013

Badain Jaran is a desert, more than 19,000 square miles of endless openness, with innumerable sand dunes up to 1,600 feet tall and mysterious salt-water lakes. It is part of the Alashan desert, south-west to the Gobi in the Inner Mogolia province of China. A place that has been discovered by American scientists on satellite images in the 1980s only that miraculously has been kept hidden to most people since. In 2009-12 Carlos Crespo realised a vast photo essay on the unique, spectacular, and very remote landscape of Badain Jaran. Crespo had to deal with extreme cold in winter and violent sandstorms in spring and autumn in a barely inhabitable environment. Over time he made contact with some of the few Mongolian herdsmen living on the fringes of the desert and won their confidence and sympathy. This allowed him also to make portraits of these people and document their way of living. The new book Badain Jaran is meant to make this extraordinary place a symbol and metaphor for all untouched natural sites, reflecting their importance and the necessity of their protection from being turned into ever more tourist attractions. Подробнее

Amsterdam: A Metropolitan Village

Huibers Ewout, 2013

'Amsterdam: A Metropolitan Village' is a photographic tribute to a city one can be proud of. A city with a unique geographical character, thanks to the wonderful rhythmic play between water and land. And where else can a 15 minute bike ride take you from the heart of the city into a countryside landscape that would not look out of place in the masterpieces of Vermeer? For a whole year, photographer Ewout Huibers, was given the freedom to wander through the city of Amsterdam and capture what he thought was interesting. And the result is at least a tribute of great diversity: from the role of the water in the city, to the parasols in the front yards; from an architectural point of reference, to a cyclist in the snow. The book, like Amsterdam, is both familiar and surprising. Подробнее

Out of the Wild: Zoo Portraits

Ivanovic Boza, 2013

Zoos work to preserve nature, protecting animals from the encroaching human presence in their native environments. Cages and glass — these barriers exist to protect both the animals and the visitors. Photographer Boza Ivanovic, however, artfully transforms this dynamic in his latest book, 'Out of the Wild: Zoo Portraits'. His photographs pull viewers past protective boundaries, reinstating a sensation of awe and even fear. Here, zoo animals appear as they do in nature — without the perceived safety of barriers. As a result of his careful presentation, Ivanovic inspires a tension in his viewers. These animals are at once as terrifying as they are hauntingly beautiful. They emerge from the darkness or swoop gracefully toward the lens. Ivanovic's carefully crafted images restore the majesty of these creatures, revealing that there is still a wild spirit in these animals' hearts — whether in the wild or out. Подробнее

Caught in the Act: Actors Acting

Schatz Howard, 2013

Actors fascinate us in part because they live out the truths we cannot — or do not — want to live out ourselves. In his latest book, acclaimed photographer Howard Schatz develops upon his well-received monthly feature for 'Vanity Fair','In Character.' Schatz' mastery of his craft is demonstrated as he himself acts, taking on the role of a director and giving his subjects detailed situations to explore, which are listed with the resulting image. The actors featured here — including John Malkovich, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Douglas, Colin Firth, Laurence Fishburne, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael C. Hall, Hugh Laurie, Amy Poehler, and Geoffrey Rush, among other illustrious greats — demonstrate their skill for improvisation while Schatz captures the complexity of their emotional and physical range. This inventive collection is a richly entertaining revelation of the fantasy of transformation. Schatz does not simply create characters from these actors — he helps to reveal their humanity. Подробнее

Circus: Paintings and Drawings

Botero Fernando, 2013

Fernando Botero's distinctive exaggerated forms perfectly complement the exaggerated atmosphere of the circus. The esteemed artist uses bright colours and unexpected movement to artfully manifest the poetry of the circus, inviting the viewer to participate in a circus with Botero as the artful ringmaster. In the tradition of great painters also inspired by circus fantasy — Renoir, Picasso, Chagall, and Calder, among others — Botero explores light, colour, style, and space with a poignancy that highlights through the extravagant disproportion of his figures the exceptional beauty of the human body. 'Circus', a collection of more than 130 paintings and 50 works on paper, celebrates this rich history of entertainment and astonishment in this assemblage of images never before published as a complete collection. Подробнее

Porsche 901: The Roots of a Legend

Lewandowski Jurgen, 2013

The transition from the 356 to the 901 has never before been documented as precisely as this — it is the purpose of this book to shed more light on this exceptional period, to describe the genesis of the 901. It goes to the very heart of the Porsche brand — to the creation of the 901, which rapidly transformed into the 911. Over the last 20 years, author Jurgen Lewandowski — whose personal library now amounts to more than 4,500 books — has initiated, written, and edited around 60 books on the history of the automobile and the development of new models. Подробнее

Couture Dogs of New York

Nathan Paul, 2013

Photographer Paul Nathan has documented New York's best-dressed dogs, their owners, and the couturiers who design their made-to-order outfits. While socialising with the four-legged, Nathan attended 'pawties', 'puptials,' and 'barkmitzvahs'. He photographed married dogs who get around in yellow cabs wearing matching outfits and visited the homes of doggie moms and dads with walk-in closets for their 'fur children' filled with enough designer outfits to rival any New York fashionista. And finally he chose fifteen of the most fashionable dogs to invite to his studio along with their favourite couture outfits to pose for this book. The result is a giddily glamorous romp through New York's 'Doggie World' where the city's most fashionable mutts get dressed to the nines even for a walk around the block. Подробнее

See the World Beautiful

Anne M. Menke, 2012

Anne Menke has travelled the world on assignment for the likes of 'Vogue', 'Harper's Bazaar', 'Vanity Fair', and 'The New York Times', usually in search of the perfect environment to shoot a fashion spread. Through this, she has discovered that these environments themselves are the origins of much of the fashion we see on the runways today and has compiled an incredible record of people and places with that in mind. Texts by luminaries such as Peter Beard, Paul Johnson and Paul Smith explain where fashion meets culture in ethnic populations in Latin America, Europe, Asia, North America, and more. Подробнее

Paradise of Growth: Kindergarten Design

Jiajia Xia, 2013

Paradise for Growth-Kindergarten Design welcomes you into an environment of colour, providing an environment for expression and imagination the fundamental elements of a happy childhood; this is a collection of beautifully designed interiors that feel warm, bold and uncluttered leaving space to grow and develop. The designs seem intuitive, themselves playful and unrestrained; spaces where stories are created, where there is talk and laughter; understated simplicity of architectural shape and form and yet undeniably an educational environment to be enjoyed and used practically. Outdoor spaces filter inside, earth and sky are cleverly joined to provide 'classrooms' that are uniquely different. Подробнее

Laduree: Decoration and Inspiration

Gleizes Serge, 2013

Capture the unique Laduree style in your home in this special book created to celebrate Laduree's 150th anniversary. Подробнее

Renovate Innovate

Koen Van Damme, 2012

Instead of focusing purely on how to decorate your interior, this book looks mainly at the necessary structural format when building or renovating a house. Included are powerful interiors from architects such as Hans Verstuyft, Lieven Musschoot, Gino Debruyne and Buro 2. Подробнее

Art of Classic Details: Theory, Design and Craftsmanship

Dodd Phillip, 2013

Lush, beautiful close-up photography A valuable resource for architects, interior designers, builders and home decorators Featuring a foreword by renowned interior designer David EastonIn The Art of Classical Details, classically trained architect Phillip Dodd takes a close-up look at some of the finest examples of neo-classical architecture in the world today. Covering the fundamentals of classical architecture, such as Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite columns, and featuring the work of skilled contemporary classicists, including Marc Appleton, William Baker, Julian Bicknell, Ken Tate, Michael Imber, and Dick Reid, The Art of Classical Details is the definitive guide to today's world of neoclassical architectural detailing. Подробнее

Delvaux: 180 Years of Belgian Luxury

Judah Hettie, 2010

For over 180 years, the output of the Belgian luxury goods house Delvaux has met the needs of a clientele living through times of dramatic change and movement. Founded in an era when travel was largely horse-drawn, the company has survived through revolutions and wars, and adapted to the requirements of railways and ocean liners, bicycles, cars and jets. This book follows Delvaux from the manufacture of travel goods for the local nobility in the 19th century, through the rise of the modern handbag in the 20th century, to the company's vision of a new kind of elegance under its artistic director Veronique Branquinho. The exhibition 'Delvaux. 180 years of Belgian Luxury' runs from Thursday September 17th 2009 till Sunday February 22nd 2010 in the Antwerp Fashion Museum. This book is the official catalogue and gives a splendid overview of fashion and the history of this amazing fashion house. Подробнее

Famous Interiors: The Originals

Vandertol Holland, 2009

In Famous Interiors, Vandertol uses inspiring international interior — photos of eight celebrities as a starting point. The reader peeps into Easy Rider Dennis Hopper's steel barn in Los Angeles, is invited into the home of the founders of the Missoni fashion house, known for their outstanding blend of colourful creations and modern art, discovers the interior of the Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace in the famous Park Plaza, and many more. He then gives numerous styling tips and tricks and shows the reader how to recreate the same luxurious and stylish look within his own home. The reader looks over the shoulder of a renowned interior designer, as van der Tol explains the reader step by step how to create a stylish, modern home. What colours do you use? What do you look for when shopping? How do you blend different styles and materials? How do you create that look of luxury? This book tells all. Подробнее

Italian Designers at Home

Burgiana Alessandra, 2006

Every day we use objects designed to make our lives easier and more pleasant. Chairs, tables, lamps, and drinking glasses all form part of our domestic routine. Many of the most eye-catching examples of these objects were created by Italian industrial designers. But what happens when these designers turn their creative energy toward their own homes? Italian Designers at Home opens the doors to the homes of architects and designers and discovers their routines, idiosyncrasies, and original stories. Like Enzo Mari who cultivates bonsai trees, or Michele De Lucchi who carves miniature houses out of wood, or Dino Gavina who slept in a small cubic structure, in the center of a sixteenth-century room, because it reminded him of the cozy atmosphere of a passenger-train sleeping compartment. Every house has a unique story; every house is a surprise. Beautifully illustrated with 280 color photographs, Italian Designers at Home offers an unprecedented look at more than twenty homes styled by the hand of celebrated Italian design professionals including: Andrea Branzi, Cleto Munari, Alessandro Mendini, Dino Gavina, Mario Bellini, Riccardo Dalisi, Cini Boeri, Stefano Giovannoni, Enzo Mari, Michele De Lucchi, Bob Noorda, Vico Magistretti, and Ettore Sottsass. Подробнее

Living in Brussels

Verbist Muriel, 2011

Engaging portraits of around 20 Brussels interiors and their inhabitants. The book offers an inside view of the merchant houses, apartments and lofts of various creative people from a fabric designer to a dealer in designer furniture, a theatre director, etc. The interiors often represent a mix of various styles from the antique to the contemporary: old-style elements from days gone-by such as wainscoting or ceiling cornices are retained but given more modern colours, often in combination with contemporary design. The featured interiors may not always be that chic, sleek or hypermodern in design but are oozing with personality and originality. Together they offer a very personal insight into the lives of today's creative Bruxellois. Alongside photographs of inspiring interiors, the inhabitants also reveal their favourite locations in Brussels. An originally designed book full of ambiance combining a photographic catalogue of each interior with atmospheric photos of their urban surrounds. Подробнее

Manju: Netsuke from the Collection of the Ashmolean Museum

Seaman Joyce, 2013

Manju netsuke have never been the subject of a book on netsuke. Many books ignore them completely and it is hoped that this catalogue will throw light on the differences between the manju and other better-known types of netsuke. Dr. Barnett was one of a handful of collectors of one particular type of netsuke, the manju. These were not widely appreciated until about ten years ago when interest began to increase and the exquisite workmanship and design of this group of carvers was noticed as an art in its own right and one which presents the artist with a challenge completely different from the more popular katabori netsuke, carved in the round. Dr. Barnett continued to collect until just before her death in 2000, by which time she had acquired some of the finest pieces to be sold over 30 years which will be presented in this book. Manju netsuke have played a small part in the many publications on netsuke, but there has never been a catalogue entirely devoted to the subject. The book aims to provide a description of each object and to explain the tales they illustrate and the sources of these tales, from literature and printed picture books. The range of subjects is wide and includes religious images, scenes from festivals, the theatre, historical incidents, folktales, classical literature and themes from nature. An introduction will include an essay on the history, uses and the collecting of manju in which the techniques of carving will be described and materials will be discussed. Artists biographies, a glossary and bibliography will be included. The catalogue will accompany an exhibition of many of the pieces in this collection alongside woodblock prints from the Ashmolean Museum's collection which illustrate the same legends and subjects. This will take place in the Eastern Art Paintings Gallery. Подробнее

Promotional Packaging and Design: Creative Concepts, Folds and Templates (+ Audio CD)

Campos Christian, 2010

A definitive guide to patternmaking, this accessible book explains the techniques in clear, simple steps, providing the essential know-how for anyone making their first foray into clothes making and fashion design. Using four basic garments (skirts, dresses, jackets and coats), this volume explores contemporary pattern making in detail and explains how to draw, cut and mount patterns. Patternmaking in Practice helps the reader to understand the more complex processes and teaches how to customize and adapt basic models and recreate patterns from pictures. Beginning with an historical introduction to the development of patternmaking, this book describes the traditional methods used and today's advanced body-shaping techniques. A useful visual guide, showing how to take body measurements, the tools to use, how to work with seams and cut fabric, is also included. Подробнее

Raphael: The School of Athens

Carminati Marco, 2013

The fresco The School of Athens in the Vatican stages a scene with 58 characters, among whom, grouped around the central figures, Plato and Aristole, the ancient world's most famous thinkers can be identfied. Raphael masterfully synthesises the history of thought and human wisdom, not only in the space he creates (a virtual 'temple of philosophy', humanistically speaking), but also in time, lending these ancient philosophers the facial features of some of his most talented contemporaries, including himself, naturally. In any case, above and beyond the variety of at times quite subtle theories as to who is who in the fresco, many of which we shall examine here, the most exciting discovery surely when we grasp the astonishing quality of an undisputed masterpiece; a paean to the virtually 'divine' nature of human thought, retrieved from a mythical past, relaunched and turned into concrete action thanks to the new awareness of the Renaissance man. Подробнее

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