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Charles Latham's Gardens of Italy: From the Archives of Country Life

Attlee Helena, 2009

Bearing testament to the rich heritage of some of Italy’s greatest gardens in the golden age before World War I, this stunning compilation is a pictorial preservation of these magnificent Renaissance and Baroque gardens from 1903 onwards. Presented in intricate detail, these exceptional photographs of aristocratic gardens—fallen into a state of picturesque decrepitude as a result of the political turmoil that overtook Italy in the 19th century—highlight the elaborate architecture, statuary, and ingenious waterworks favored by Renaissance architects, and are brilliantly captured in all their faded magnificence. Accompanied by incisive commentary by a leading authority on garden history, this beautiful historical photographic documentation is an essential resource for garden, architecture, and history enthusiasts alike. Подробнее

The Book of the Edwardian and Interwar House

Lawrence Richard Russell, 2009

More than one million houses were built in Britain during the Edwardian period and another four million in the years between the two World Wars; most of these are still in use as homes today. This book explains to current owners of such houses why and by whom their structures were built; how the original occupants would have decorated, furnished, and used them; and the development of the distinctive architectural styles of the time. The leading architects of the Edwardian period were enthusiasts for a return to English vernacular styles, in contrast to what they considered the dry rigidities of classicism and the extravaganzas of the Gothic revival, while also being obliged for the first time to address the changes necessary to incorporate innovations such as modern sanitation, bathing facilities, and the use of electricity into their designs. The first half of the book looks at the styles that these men created for showpiece developments and the way in which their designs were copied by speculative builders and adapted for the first council houses. There are also chapters on the gardens of the period. In the second half, individual chapters are devoted to the various elements of the house—fireplaces and chimneys, doors and windows, kitchens, bathrooms, staircases, and more—including the methods and materials used in their construction and the decorative styles and materials fashionable at the time. Подробнее

Paper Folding Templates: Folding Solutions for Brochures, Invitations and Flyers

Witkowski Trish, 2012

Paper Folding Templates is a comprehensive, highly practical guide to formats, techniques, and design considerations for paper folding for printed matter and publications. It shows the reader how to use creative folds to add to their designs and lift layouts and product out of the ordinary. Paper Folding Templates covers everything from simple standard folds to the more exotic fold and is the ultimate guide for creatives at all levels. It demonstrates just how achievable these results are, and gives the reader all the information they need to know to make informed decisions when choosing the correct format for their designs. Packed full of useful advice on print considerations, colour reproduction, binding and postage, Paper Folding Templates also provides a range of folding templates and illustrations to help designers and papercrafters understand the possibilities that are available to them. Подробнее

Styling, Lighting and Photographing Food: Professional Techniques and Advice for Great Results in the Studio or on Location

Ferroni Lara, 2012

A professional techniques book, this practical guide comprises case studies, lighting diagrams, styling advice and professional tips for success with all types of food photography whether in the studio or on location, without resorting to commercial food styling tricks. This hard-working soup-to-nuts handbook arms the reader with a wealth of information on styling and photographing food looking fresh, hot, or cool, clearing model releases and liaising with agencies, and even achieving unobtrusive dining and cooking shots. The book is divided into four sections: the first section provides an overview of the basic types of food photography, trends and teams. The second section examines all the photography and lighting considerations including equipment, composition and best practices. The third section similarly discusses all the general stylistic considerations such as choosing backgrounds and props. The final section is categorized by shoot type and technique and is organized into a series of cases studies and photographer profiles. Подробнее

A Passion for Collecting

Clifton-Mogg, 2008

We are all born collectors. In childhood we hoard marbles, ribbons, toy soldiers, postage stamps — all manner of knick-knacks — and experience an instinctive thrill in finding the next and better one. This stays with us through our adult life and this book looks at collectors around the world, and the things that they have graduated to collecting. The book is not only about the various types of things that people collect, but also the innovative and stylish way that they choose to display their collections for the world to see. The collectors are broken down into 10 categories, from passionates to junkies, through beachcombers, inheritors, dreamers and more. There is also a section at the back of the book on the many ingenious ways that they use to display these collections. Подробнее

The Country Houses of John Vanbrugh: From the Archives of Country Life

Musson Jeremy, 2009

The country houses designed by Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) are some of the most original and memorable works of architecture in Britain. He was rightly judged ‘The Shakespeare of architects’ by Sir John Soane, and was the designer of Castle Howard in Yorkshire and Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, two of the great iconic houses of Britain. Vanbrugh’s life was almost as remarkable as his houses. The son of a merchant of Dutch extraction, his grandfather had left Haarlem to avoid religious persecution as a protestant; his mother was related to many of the great landed families of the day. Before turning his attentions to architecture in 1699, he worked as a merchant, travelling to India in the service of the East India Company; served as an army officer; was arrested and imprisoned on suspicion of being a spy, and, as a playwright, wrote and produced successful comedies such as The Relapse. Accompanied by well-researched, fascinating accounts of his great houses and their landscapes, Jeremy Musson’s book brings together 200 of the finest photographs of his country houses, taken for Country Life magazine over the last century. Complete with an introductory biography of Vanbrugh’s remarkable life and character, The Country Houses of John Vanbrugh is a truly comprehensive work that will delight admirers of this great all-rounder of the Augustan age. Подробнее

The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti Since its genesis on the East Coast of the United States in the late 1960s, street art has travelled to nearly every corner of the globe, morphing into highly ornate and vibrant new styles. From Steve Powers (Espo) in New York to Kid Zoom in Australia, taking in Banksy’s London, Paris as transfigured by Honet and OX, and the gargantuan murals of the Brazilian twins ‘Os Gêmeos’, The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti is the first truly geographical history of the form. Featuring specially commissioned works from major graffiti and street art practitioners, The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti offers the reader an insider’s view of the urban landscape as the artists themselves experience it. This beautifully illustrated book, produced with the help of many of the artists it features, dispels the idea of such art as a thoughtless defacement of pristine surfaces, and instead celebrates it as a contemporary and highly creative inscription upon the skin of the built environment. Organized geographically, by continent and by city – from New York, Los Angeles and Montreal in North America, through Mexico City and Buenos Aires in Latin America, to London, Berlin and Madrid in Europe, as well as Sydney and Tokyo in the Pacific – it profiles more than 100 of today’s most important artists and features over 700 astonishing artworks. Подробнее

Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History

Popoff Martin, 2013

Formed in Los Angeles in 1981, Metallica has become the single bestselling heavy metal act in music history, with more than 100 million album sales to its credit. Now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the band remains hugely popular worldwide: in 2009, Metallica's 1991 self-titled LP became the bestselling album of the SoundScan era. In this book, the first complete illustrated treatment of the band, acclaimed heavy metal journalist Martin Popoff leads a roster of respected heavy metal writers to take on Metallica's entire history, analyzing each of the group's ten studio albums (including 2011's LuLu collaboration with Lou Reed) and providing a complete discography. More than 300 images complement extensive band stories: their formative years spent woodshedding in the clubs of Los Angeles, tragedies like the death of founding bassist Cliff Burton, the triumphs of multiple platinum recordings, personnel changes like the departures of Dave Mustaine and Jason Newsted, and tours covering the world over. Live-performance and candid off-stage photographs are accompanied by a stunning selection of memorabilia, including gig posters, concert tees, picture sleeves, backstage passes, buttons, ticket stubs, and more. By following the same critically acclaimed, high-quality format as Voyageur Press' previous books on Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Queen, Iron Maiden, and others, Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History is the authoritative tribute to one of history's most successful and admired heavy metal bands. Подробнее

Fifth Avenue, 5 A: M. : Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's Before Breakfast at Tiffany’s Audrey Hepburn was still a little-known actress with few film roles to speak of; after it – indeed, because of it — she was one of the world’s most famous fashion, style and screen icons. It was this film that matched her with Hubert de Givenchy’s “little black dress”. Meanwhile, Truman Capote’s original novel is itself a modern classic selling huge numbers every year, and its high-living author of perennial interest. Now, this little book tells the story of how it all happened: how Audrey got the role (for which at first she wasn’t considered, and which she at first didn’t want); how long it took to get the script right; how it made Blake Edwards’ name as a director after too many trashy films had failed to; and how Henry Mancini’s soundtrack with its memorable signature tune ‘Moon River’ completed the irresistible package. This is the story of how one shy, uncertain, inexperienced young actress was persuaded to take on a role she at first thought too hard-edged and amoral – and how it made Audrey Hepburn into gamine, elusive Holly Golightly in the little black dress — and a star for the rest of her life. Подробнее

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Portfolio 23

Rosamund Kidman Cox, 2013

Presenting the year's very best wildlife images, this powerful collection of pictures represents the work of many international photographers, both professionals and amateurs. It comprises all the winning and commended photographs from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 competition, the most prestigious event of its kind in the world. Подробнее

The Making of Return of the Jedi: The Definitive Story Behind the Film

Rinzler J.W., 2013

In this fully-illustrated thirtieth-anniversary tribute to the blockbuster movie Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi acclaimed New York Times bestselling author J. W. Rinzler ventures back into the Lucas film archives to reveal the fascinating development process and astonishing cinematic wizardry behind the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy. The completion of a journey through movie history that began with the acclaimed The Making of Star Wars, this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Return of the Jedi is a treasure trove of fresh interviews with key cast and crew members, never-before-published concept artwork, candid on-set photography, scripts, storyboards and production notes that transports the reader back over thirty years to relive the entire film-making process — from story to screen and onward into legend. Illustrated with more than 1,000 images and spanning the entire production, from location shooting in the Yuma Desert and the redwood forests of California, to Elstree Studios in England, The Making of Return of the Jedi is a lavish and enthralling celebration of one of the most cherished movies ever made and will be a must-have addition to the collections for Star Wars fans and serious cinephiles alike. Подробнее

Klimt

Delpech Sylvie, 2009

Discover the work of Gustav Klimt through this exciting sticker book. Read about his life and then explore six of his paintings, looking at the original work and recreating it on the opposite page with the re-usable stickers. Подробнее

Joan Miro

Delpech Sylvie, 2007

Discover the work of Joan Miro through this exciting sticker book. Read about his life and then explore six of his paintings, looking at the original work and then trying out your own version on the opposite page. By arranging the re-usable stickers, you can experiment with colours, shapes and composition to recreate the original or produce your own individual and surprising masterpiece! Подробнее

Vassily Kandinsky

Delpech Sylvie, 2007

Discover the work of Vassily Kandinsky through this exciting sticker book. Read about his life and then explore six of his paintings, looking at the original work and then trying out your own version on the opposite page. By arranging the re-usable stickers, you can experiment with colours, shapes and composition to recreate the original or produce your own individual and surprising masterpiece! Подробнее

Audrey the 60s

Wills David, 2012

Audrey Hepburn charmed cinema audiences in the 1950s as a new type of screen presence — gamine, doe-eyed and refreshingly casual. By the 1960s she had metamorphosed to become a trendsetting sophisticate, achieving unrivalled status as an actress, model, movie star and champion for underprivileged children worldwide. Curator and archivist David Wills has amassed one of the world's largest private collections of original Audrey Hepburn photography. Now, in Audrey: The 60s, he has gathered a spectacular selection of work from her key photographers — much of it digitally restored from original negatives and transparencies — to create a truly breath-taking portfolio of images which pays homage to the most beloved and enduring style icon of the decade that changed everything. Among the highlights are: Never-before-seen on-set photography from some of Audrey Hepburn's most cherished movies, including Breakfast at Tiffany's, Charade, My Fair Lady, How to Steal a Million and Two for the Road; Outtakes and rare images from fashion shoots, some not seen since their original appearance in Vogue; Previously unpublished work by photographers Bert Stern, Cecil Beaton, Douglas Kirkland, William Klein, Howell Conant, Bob Willoughby, Pierluigi Praturlon and many others. Pairing over two hundred stunning images with reflections and recollections from friends, photographers, designers, close collaborators and Hepburn herself, Audrey: The 60s is an unforgettable showcase of the actress's timeless beauty and extraordinarily influential style. Подробнее

Audrey Style

Pamela Clarke Keogh, 2009

Audrey Hepburn was one of the most admired and emulated women of the twentieth century, and has become a timeless style icon. But her beauty was more than skin deep and for the first time, this style biography reveals the details made up her appeal. Drawing on original interviews with luminaries such as Hubert de Givenchy and Gregory Peck, and featuring memories of the star from the likes of Steven Spielberg and Ralph Lauren, Keogh's gorgeous book brings the real Audrey to life. With more than ninety colour and black and white photos, many of which have never been published before, as well as original designer sketches from Vera Wang, Monolo Blahnik and Alexander McQueen, Audrey Style gives measure to the grace, humour, intelligence and, of course, inimitable fashion finesse that was Audrey Hepburn. Подробнее

CU Next Tuesday

Wajnryb, 2005

Linguists have traditionally been coy about the subject of swearing; so much so that two of the most frequently used four-letter words in the English language have only recently found their way into standard dictionaries. But Ruth Wajnrb approaches the subject head on, challenging her readers to set shocks and sniggers aside and to examine it like any other kind of communication. The result is a fascinating, and often very funny, book that will quickly persuade her readers that bad language is possibly even more interesting than good. We use swear-words in a whole range of contexts, not just to abuse others, but to express irritation, surprise, even affection, or simply to intensify an otherwise commonplace observation. Historically, as one expression has lost its taboo quality it has been replaced by others and this is a continuing process; blasphemy, for example, has largely lost its power to shock over the past century, and the lexicon of swearing is now reduced to core of about a dozen 'taboo' words of which two, 'fuck' and 'shit', have proved to be almost infinitely adaptable, both grammatically and semantically. Подробнее

KISS: Behind the Mask

Leaf, 2005

With its combination of cartoonish monster-movie makeup and oversized costumes, ear-splitting amplification and gleeful songs in praise of sex, heavy metal rock legend Kiss has never been accused of not being excessive, and this book is a great example of why it is still a multimillion-dollar profit-making machine. While this book covers much of the same biographical territory as Gene Simmons's Kiss and Make-Up and Kisstory (the band's self-published 440-page coffee-table-sized tome), the authorized bio presents more than enough new material to make it essential for hardcore fans. Much of the book's first half presents a previously unpublished work based on the only in-depth interviews the band gave in 1980. The result is a remarkably humanizing look behind the heavy metal tomfoolery, with Simmons more honestly discussing his Jewish upbringing than he does in his autobiography, and the rest of the band disarmingly admitting to borrowing from the glam-rocker New York Dolls as well as the Harlem Globetrotters. The book's second half, however, is the true highlight for Kiss fans: a comprehensive look at all of the Kiss albums ever made. Among the surprises is the praise of noted producer Eddie Kramer, a close associate of Jimi Hendrix, for the band's no-nonsense work ethic. Of note are Kiss's hilariously guileless quotes, such as the admission that another producer «made a point of trying to get us to stop writing songs about getting laid, which was valid. But he needed to understand that's all we ever did.» Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. Подробнее

Scotland`s Coast

Cornish, 2005

Britain's leading landscape photographer and Britain's most breathtaking coastline are irresistibly combined in this glorious collection of images. Подробнее

Kelly Hoppen: Creating a Home for the Way You Live

Kelly Hoppen, 2011

Kelly Hoppen: Ideas taps into this world-renowned designer's exceptional talent and professional experience. It's an indispensible source of inspiration and advice for anyone undertaking home design or redecoration, whatever the scale or budget. Kelly considers every element of a home — from walls to windows, floors to doors, stairs, lighting and more giving you the know-how you need to make informed decorating decisions and think beyond the obvious solutions. Kelly reveals how layout and style choices can give the same space a number of different feels. Throughout the book Signature Details sections illustrate tried and tested ways to give a home the designer touch, whilst Kelly's Key Notes, Kelly Loves...' and tip-filled inspiration boxes offer a wealth of clever ideas at a glance. The room-by-room masterclass includes checklists and more tips, highlighting key considerations for spaces of any size and shape. Photos, sketches, and mood boards illustrate alternative ways to treat any given space and explain the creative process involved in turning a concept into reality. Each option introduces a unique look that Kelly would present to a client, such Clean & Simple, Hollywood Glamour or Contemporary Comfort. Kelly Hoppen: Ideas is an invaluable resource for anyone embarking on a home design project. Подробнее

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