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Alexandra Druesne, 2009

The new Home series from Beta-Plus invites you to take a fascinating journey through the most beautiful and inspiring interiors. The thirty volumes in this series are thematically divided by room (living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and so on), and also by style (including designer homes, country houses and contemporary interiors). The reports in these books combine to create a unique voyage of discovery through modern trends in decoration and architecture, reflecting the lifestyle and outlook of people who live in these beautiful homes. Home series is a unique collection of thirty titles, eclectic and stylish, devoted to interior design and decoration, and presented in a handy format. Every book shows the finest projects by leading architects and interior specialists, in a kaleidoscope of styles and genres, and is packed with ideas for your own home. This book is dedicated exclusively to streamlined, minimalist kitchens. It features all aspects of such kitchens, including kitchen design, cooking surfaces and a selection of materials for the worktops and floors. Подробнее

Designer Houses

Jo Pauwels, 2009

The new Home series from Beta-Plus invites you to take a fascinating journey through the most beautiful and inspiring interiors. The thirty volumes in this series are thematically divided by room (living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and so on), and also by style (including designer homes, country houses and contemporary interiors). The reports in these books combine to create a unique voyage of discovery through modern trends in decoration and architecture, reflecting the lifestyle and outlook of people who live in these beautiful homes. Home series is a unique collection of thirty titles, eclectic and stylish, devoted to interior design and decoration, and presented in a handy format. Every book shows the finest projects by leading architects and interior specialists, in a kaleidoscope of styles and genres, and is packed with ideas for your own home. This volume is concerned with what many would consider the central room of the home: the living room. With over 100 gorgeous colour photographs, this book explores the layouts and trends in contemporary living room design. Подробнее

From Rembrandt to Vermeer

Bernd Wolfgang Lindemann, 2009

From Rembrandt to Vermeer deals with the most outstanding works of the Golden Age of Flemish and Dutch art and offers a splendid selection of pictures belonging to the most important collection of seventeenth-century Flemish and Dutch paintings in the world, that in the Gemaldegalerie in Berlin. It includes such masterpieces as The Money Changer and the Portrait of Hendrickje Stoffels by Rembrandt, Jan Vermeer's Woman with a Pearl Necklace; The Mother, the Woman Weighing Gold by Pieter de Hooch, Rubens' Landscape with a Hanged Man, an extraordinarily beautiful landscape painting, with its oppressive and disquieting atmosphere; Prince Tommaso Francesco of Savoy-Carignano and the Portrait of a Genoese Noblewoman by Anton van Dyck, Rubens' favourite disciple and a painter who was loved and sought after by the great families of Europe because of his notable skill as a portraitist. Подробнее

Inspirational Apartments: Decoration Empire

Conny van Gelder, 2009

Inspirational Apartments is a beautiful coffee-table book, illustrating apartments that possess an international allure. The best craftsmen from around the world have collaborated to decorate and furnish these extraordinary apartments, under the direction of Decoration Empire. Thong Lei and Anne Noordam are the founders and owners of Decoration Empire, a Dutch company specialising in home decoration. Their trademarks are the use of unique materials, traditional techniques and art. Decoration Empire consists of a team of 30 people who all have their own speciality in order to be able to fulfill all of their concepts on the highest possible level. Previous publications focusing on the work of Decoration Empire include the best-selling Past in Present. Подробнее

Robyn Beeche: Visage to Vraj

Stephen Crafti, 2009

Australian photographer Robyn Beeche discovered a new world when she went to London in the late 1970s. From catwalk shows to clubs, Beeche captured the leading designers and artists of the time, becoming an important photographer of the fashion world and working extensively with designers such as Zandra Rhodes, Vivienne Westwood, Bill Gibb and Mary Quant. Working with legendary make-up artists such as Richard Sharah and Phyllis Cohen, Beeche took fashion photography to a new level, creating surrealistic masterpieces. While the Blitz club was the place to be at the start of the 1980s, a few years later Beeche discovered the beauty of India, particularly the region of Vraj, which she visited on many occasions to document local festivals and culture. She moved to Vrindavan permanently in 1992. Through Beeche's superb photography, this book conveys the vibrancy of London and the richness of India, beautifully capturing the tapestry of life in both countries. Подробнее

Shirley Craven and Hull Traders: Revolutionary Fabrics and Furniture 1957-1980

Lesley Jackson, 2009

The most gifted textile designer of her generation, Shirley Craven won a string of awards during the 1960s. This book celebrates her remarkable achievements at Hull Traders and documents her arresting hand screen-printed furnishing fabrics in full. Подробнее

Bathrooms The new «Home» series from Beta-Plus invites you to take a fascinating journey through the most beautiful and inspiring interiors. The thirty volumes in this series are thematically divided by room (living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and so on), and also by style (including designer homes, country houses and contemporary interiors). The reports in these books combine to create a unique voyage of discovery through modern trends in decoration and architecture, reflecting the lifestyle and outlook of people who live in these beautiful homes. «Home» series is a unique collection of thirty titles, eclectic and stylish, devoted to interior design and decoration, and presented in a handy format. Every book shows the finest projects by leading architects and interior specialists, in a kaleidoscope of styles and genres, and is packed with ideas for your own home. This volume focuses on bathrooms, which have recently become of increasing interest for interior designers. This beautifully illustrated book shows some of the very best in modern design. Подробнее

Custom Motorcycles

Miquel Tres, 2009

Featuring the photographs of acclaimed Barcelona-based photographer Miquel Tres, «Custom Motorcycles» presents a fascinating visual record of custom-built motorcycles and their owners. Through his extraordinary photographs, Miquel has documented not only the unique design and detailing of these awe-inspiring machines but also the landscapes, meetings, races and people associated with the custom motorcycle lifestyle. The photographs in this book have come from Miquel's intimate access to races, meetings and pilgrimages across Spain and the USA and represent a rare look inside the respected, though often little understood, subculture of devoted to motorcycle owners and devotees. Подробнее

Fashion Jewels: Coppola E Toppo

Deanna Farneti Cera, 2009

Deanna Farneti Cera first glimpsed the jewels of Coppola e Toppo in 1987 at an auction house in Milan. Instantly fascinated by their diversity, the evocative power of the colours, the wealth of shapes and motifs and the multitude of materials used, she soon developed an overwhelming passion for the stunning creations. This book, researched over the last twenty years, is the culmination of that passion and a reconstruction of the creative path of Coppola e Toppo, charting their inspiring partnership from their first appearance in «VOGUE» in 1948, through to Lyda's death in 1986. Подробнее

Hariri and Hariri Architecture This new monograph documents the highly creative and evocative work of internationally acclaimed firm Hariri & Hariri Architecture. Established in 1986 by Cornell-educated, Iranian-born sisters Gisue and Mojgan Hariri, this New York-based firm has been commissioned for high-profile projects such as the iconic Sagaponac House in Long Island, New York. Awarded for the quality and originality of its work with accolades such as the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters Academy Award in Architecture, the firm's designs have also featured in numerous exhibitions and publications. This superbly designed monograph presents the firm's visionary achievements in the areas of urban, residential, commercial, cultural, hospitality and product design as well as art objects. The firm's celebrated recent projects include the US$80-million Sternbrauerei Salzburg (a world-class residential and mixed-use development in Salzburg, Austria), a 50,000-square-foot loft building in the heart of the Dallas Arts Center and the US$250,000 'Rock Crystal' chandelier for Swarovski. Подробнее

New Palladians

Alireza Sagharchi, 2010

New Palladians showcases how, at the outset of the 21st century, classical and vernacular traditions are flourishing as a modern phenomena, practiced by a wide spectrum of architectural firms, scholars, students, universities and institutions. The 'New Palladians' are dedicated to the highest standards of craftsmanship and design, and to the very best ecological building and sustainable urbanism. The reference to Palladio is to engage him as a model of professional integrity and building expertise that encompasses the dimensions and dialectics of cities, the countryside and nature. The efficient didactic nature of Palladio's work and its contextual adaptability, has favoured the flourishing of Palladian architecture throughout the world. This book features the latest architectural and urban projects from fifty of the most important classical architects in the world today. Подробнее

Robert Adam: The Search for a Modern Classicism

Richard John, 2010

This important addition to the New Classicists series features the work of Robert Adam Architects Ltd, one of the leading practitioners of traditional design in the UK. The practice manages a broad portfolio of work including house conversions and additions, the restoration and extension of major Grade I country houses, new private homes, small-and large-scale speculative housing developments, commercial work, and master-planning for institutional clients. Подробнее

Jacqueline Groag: Textile and Pattern Design

Geoff Rayner, 2009

Czech-born Jacqueline Groag (1903-1985) was an incredibly adept textile designer who trained at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Vienna during the 1920s under Franz Cisek and Josef Hoffmann. She produced textile designs for the Wiener Werkstatte and some of the Parisian fashion houses while she lived in Vienna. She married the architect and interior designer Jacques Groag — they made a successful team. However, in 1939 they were compelled to emigrate to the UK. Jacqueline Groag continued to produce textile design work for the British market, and after the war her designs could be seen at numerous outlets such as David Whitehead, Grafton, John Lewis and Liberty. For more than 20 years she worked as a freelance designer, supplying designs for carpets, greetings cards, laminates, plastics, textiles, wallpapers and wrapping papers to many firms including Bond-Worth Carpets, British European Airways, the British Overseas Airways Corporation, Dunlop, ICI and London Transport. In 1984 she became a Fellow of the Faculty of Royal Designers for Industry. She was a prodigious and successful designer to the end of her life. Along with Lucienne Day and Marian Mahler she is seen as central to a new and exciting development in textile design in the 1950s. Together their work is featured in a major exhibition Designing Women which begins in Colorado Springs in September 2008. This is a ground breaking publication on the work of this highly important and influential designer. Подробнее

How the Watch Was Worn: A Fashion for 500 Years

Genevieve Cummins, 2010

The watch was not only made to work, but to wear. Its creation, approximately 500 years ago, has been one of man's mechanical masterpieces. This deserves to be celebrated. The technical and decorative aspect of the watch has been extensively covered in available literature. The manner of wearing has, however, been sadly neglected — a surprising fact, considering that the watch with its attachment is one of the more common and significant fashion accessories. This book aims to correct the deficiency by presenting in largely pictorial fashion the relevant styles and changes from 1510 to 2010. To achieve this, over 1,000 fascinating images are included. These depict watches and people wearing watches (paintings, engravings, fashion plates, advertisements and photographic portraits) as well as gowns and outfits of the day adorned with appropriate styles of watches and chains. The types of watches include fob, pocket, pendant, brooch, ring, buckle, cufflink, doll, occupational etc along with the current dominant wristwatch. Attachments for the watch include chatelaines, brooches, wristbands, guard, vest and fob chains. Confused terminology for these chains is clarified. Those interested in watches, jewellery, fashion and antique photography should find this publication an invaluable resource, as will re-enactors, keen for authenticity. Подробнее

21st Century Bars

Andrew Hall, 2010

This new title features more than 100 exciting bars, restaurants and nightspots from countries including the USA, Australia, Canada, the UK, Japan, China, The Netherlands, and Germany. Each project has been selected for its unique interior design, exquisite attention to detail, and overall design aesthetic. The inspiring photography reveals the intricacies of each design as bar trends from around the world are explored, showcasing the very best that the 21st century has to offer. Подробнее

Living Rooms

Jo Pauwels, 2009

The new Home series from Beta-Plus invites you to take a fascinating journey through the most beautiful and inspiring interiors. The thirty volumes in this series are thematically divided by room (living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and so on), and also by style (including designer homes, country houses and contemporary interiors). The reports in these books combine to create a unique voyage of discovery through modern trends in decoration and architecture, reflecting the lifestyle and outlook of people who live in these beautiful homes. Home series is a unique collection of thirty titles, eclectic and stylish, devoted to interior design and decoration, and presented in a handy format. Every book shows the finest projects by leading architects and interior specialists, in a kaleidoscope of styles and genres, and is packed with ideas for your own home. This volume is concerned with what many would consider the central room of the home: the living room. With over 100 gorgeous colour photographs, this book explores the layouts and trends in contemporary living room design. Подробнее

Masterworks of European Painting

Steven Nash, 2000

This beautiful volume presents colorplates and essays covering 100 masterpieces of European art from one of America's finest collections, housed in the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. Подробнее

Foale and Tuffin: The Sixties: A Decade in Fashion

Iain R. Webb, 2009

Marion Foale and Sally Tuffin were two bolshy girls who just did it. After meeting at Walthamstow Art School in 1955 and then studying together at the Royal College of Art, they embarked on a trailblazing career in fashion lasting throughout the 1960s, until their partnership came to an end in 1972. Quirky, youthful creativity, acute sensitivity to the latest moods and trends, expert craftsmanship, and a little Swinging Sixties good fortune placed them at the hub of the cultural explosion in London that defined the era. Their boutique off Carnaby Street was at the epicentre of the new fashion scene. Suddenly, David Bailey was photographing their outfits for Vogue, Cathy MacGowan was wearing them on Ready, Steady, Go!, and they were jetting around America as part of the ground-breaking Youthquake tour. Through detailed interviews with Foale and Tuffin themselves, exclusive access to their personal archives, and contributions from an extraordinary array of figures from the fashion, art and cultural scenes of the 1960s, 70s and beyond, Iain R. Webb builds a fascinating picture of the time, throwing new light on how fashion and business underwent a period of unprecedented change. It was a period of cross-pollination in art, music and fashion, of entrepreneurial and cultural innovation. Contributors include Manolo Blahnik, Sir Terence Conran, Felicity Green, Barbara Hulanicki, Caterine Milinaire, Janet Street Porter, Mary Quant and Jean Shrimpton. The narrative of the Foale and Tuffin story perfectly traces the decade from its groovy, optimistic beginnings, when the two embryonic fashion designers blithely set up shop in 1961, to its crash-and-burn finale, as Sixties sanguinity melted away into a hangover of Seventies cynicism, masked as it was with the distraction of fancy-dress escapism. Подробнее

Framing the Nineteenth Century: Picture Frames 1837-1935

John Payne, 2007

A richly illustrated source book, detailing materials and methods of manufacture, Framing the Nineteenth Century is a select catalogue of frame makers and frames from the early 19th century to the early 20th century. For a long time, the frames of the 19th century were seen as poor imitations of the craftsmanship of earlier centuries, but in this book frames are celebrated for their unique qualities. Designed as a reference for professional frame makers, restorers and conservators, the book will be of equal interest to art collectors and anyone interested in the rich and diverse world of 19th-century design and manufacturing. Framing the Nineteenth Century focuses on English, European and Australian frame makers and through detailed illustrations, profiles of frame sections, dimensions and notes on manufacture and materials, is both a survey and a pattern book for the period. It includes a cross-reference index to artists. Подробнее

Small Spaces

Jo Pauwels, 2009

The new Home series from Beta-Plus invites you to take a fascinating journey through the most beautiful and inspiring interiors. The thirty volumes in this series are thematically divided by room (living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and so on), and also by style (including designer homes, country houses and contemporary interiors). The reports in these books combine to create a unique voyage of discovery through modern trends in decoration and architecture, reflecting the lifestyle and outlook of people who live in these beautiful homes. Home series is a unique collection of thirty titles, eclectic and stylish, devoted to interior design and decoration, and presented in a handy format. Every book shows the finest projects by leading architects and interior specialists, in a kaleidoscope of styles and genres, and is packed with ideas for your own home. With a move to smaller and more flexible spaces, architects and designers are pushing the parameters of available space. This book shows what can be done with a small space, using a combination of ingenuity and style. Подробнее

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