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Evocations of Place: The Photography of Edwin Smith

Elwall Robert, 2014

Hailed by the poet and architectural historian Sir John Betjeman as a genius at photography, Edwin Smith (1912 — 1971) was one of Britain's foremost photographers. At the time of his death he was widely regarded as without peer in his sensitive renditions of historic architecture and his empathetic evocations of place. The recurrent themes of Smith's work — a concern for the fragility of the environment; an acute appreciation of the need to combat cultural homogenization by safeguarding regional diversity; and a conviction that architecture should be rooted in time and place — are as pressing today as when Smith first framed them in his elegant compositions. By providing the first in-depth survey of his work, this book introduces Smith's poignant imagery to a new generation. Подробнее

Greetings from Darktown

Hannah Jonny, 2014

The illustrator Jonny Hannah was born and bred in Scotland, and now lives by the sea in Southampton, but he also resides in Darktown — a mysterious coastal town, not found on any map, peopled by pin-up girls, jazz artists and tattooed sailors. Darktown is home to the Unquiet Grave junk emporium; the Mermaid Cafe, where folk legend Woody Guthrie still plays each week; McVouty's vintage clothes shop; and a pier with a condemned helter skelter. Joining Hannah on his trip to downtown Darktown are the writers Philip Hoare and Peter Chrisp, who explore the eclectic influences on Hannah's work, and Sheena Calvert, who introduces a special typographic catalogue of hand-drawn lettering. As he tours Darktown, Hannah presents his prints and paintings in thematic chapters reflecting his passions, and bids farewell to his alter ego, Rocket Man, who inhabits the darkest corners of pop culture. Подробнее

30 St Mary Axe: a Tower for London

Powell Kenneth, 2006

The new office building designed by Foster and Partners for client Swiss Re at 30 St Mary Axe in London is already a well-established icon on the City skyline. Intelligently conceived, innovative in design and construction, and environmentally progressive, there can be few offices worldwide that have earned such affection from the public. This major new book tells the fascinating story of the genesis, development and public reception of one of the world's most radical buildings — winner of over ten major awards, including the prestigious Stirling Prize. Подробнее

Dream Homes

Von Einsiedel, 2005

Dream Homes presents an exciting kaleidoscope of locations and home-decoration ideas from across the globe, from urban sophistication to casual colourful hideaways in the sun. More than 800 stunning images by renowned interiors photographer Andreas von Einsiedel accompany concise project descriptions by leading writer Johanna Thornycroft that compellingly describe the key characteristics of each interior and how these have been achieved. Подробнее

Car Design Yearbook 5

Stephen Newbury, 2006

•The Car Design Yearbook remains the only annual reference available to all the latest trends in car design worldwide • Over 130 cars, clearly organized A–Z, from mass-market brands to high-performance models • Over 550 stunning photographs and original renderings show exterior and interior styling, engine layouts and significant details • Key performance and technical data provided for each car, plus a review of the car’s main stylistic features and innovations • A unique and detailed reference for all car and design enthusiasts Подробнее

Ibiza Style

Ingrid Rasmussen, 2007

The sun-drenched Mediterranean island of Ibiza has been a magnet for creative and glamorous individuals since the 1960s. This beautifully produced book presents a stunning selection of interiors that have been created by this eclectic mix of inhabitants. With the colourful island as their common inspiration, the private homes and boutique hotels featured in Ibiza Style offer a rich variety of interior-design styles, from pretty, rustically furnished traditional fincas to suave, minimalist contemporary villas, and together give a unique and fascinating insight into the lifestyles of their creators. • Features thirty inspirational homes and distinctive hotels, each concisely and evocatively described by interiors expert Chloe Grimshaw • Lavishly illustrated with over 500 photographs by travel and interiors photographer Ingrid Rasmussen • An armchair escape and essential sourcebook for anyone passionate about interior style Подробнее

New London Architecture 2

Kenneth Powell, 2007

Following the tremendous success of Merrell’s New London Architecture, this book presents an entirely new selection of the most exciting building projects of the twenty-first century in London. The architectural renaissance of Britain’s capital continues in the new millennium with the design and construction of ever more striking and imaginative buildings of all types to serve the needs of the city’s population. Projects range in size and budget from such landmark structures as Wembley Stadium and the forthcoming ‘Shard of Glass’ (London Bridge Tower) to such cultural projects as the Young Vic theatre and Britain’s first architecture gallery, near Tate Modern; from offices, schools and hospitals to shops, hotels and private houses. With stunning photographs, drawings and renderings accompanying critical texts, this book offers a compelling portrait of a city eager to embrace the best of the new. • Profiles over 110 new architectural projects, both large and small • Authoritatively written and lavishly illustrated throughout • An essential reference for anyone interested in the changing urban landscape of one of the world’s most vibrant cities Подробнее

Russian Imperial Porcelain Easter Eggs

Tamara Kudriavtseva, 2008

Exquisitely decorated porcelain eggs were produced by the Imperial Porcelain Factory in St Petersburg, and were presented by the Imperial family to their courtiers at Easter. hese eggs have become much-prized collectors’ items, and Russian Imperial Porcelain Easter Eggs, illustrated throughout in stunning colour, is the first survey in English of the subject, the definitive reference work for collectors, historians and Russia enthusiasts. Подробнее

Italian Auto Legends

Zumbrunn Michel, 2006

Classics of Style and Design. A stunning collection of Italian car legends, including many of the most seductive and exhilarating cars ever made. Подробнее

Dream Homes

Von Einsiedel Andreas, 2006

100 Inspirational Interiors. Stunningly illustrated with over 800 photographs by world-renowned interiors photographer Andreas von Einsiedel. Подробнее

Walled Garden

Geddes-Brown Leslie, 2007

A celebration of walled gardens worldwide, from the Far-East to North America, and from Britain and Europe to North Africa. Includes the work of such celebrated designers as Gertrude Jekyll, Vita Sackville-West, Terence Conran, Beatrix Farrand and Christopher Bradley-Hole. An invaluable resource for garden designers, horticultural students and all garden lovers. Подробнее

Dream Gardens: 100 Inspirational Gardens

Lawson Andrew, 2007

The perfect companion to Merrell's bestselling Dream Homes (see pp. 6 and 39), Dream Gardens is a beautifully designed sourcebook of 100 modern and contemporary gardens of all styles in all parts of the world. It presents an exciting array of stunning locations and garden-design ideas, from small, sophisticated, minimalist city gardens to large, richly planted gardens in breathtaking rural locations. Each garden is beautifully photographed to show all its key features and essential details, while concise descriptions offer a rare insight into the aims and achievements of some of today's leading garden designers. With full captions identifying the plants depicted, this book is a valuable source of information and inspiration. Подробнее

New Motorcycle Yearbook 3

Burton Simon De, 2007

Written by an author who has the privilege of writing for a variety of acclaimed directors including Mike Nichols, Taylor Hackford, Ted Demme and Philip Noyce as well as Oscar-winning producers including Kathleen Kennedy, Lawrence Bender, Quentin Tarantino and Gale Anne Hurd. Подробнее

British Auto Legends

Zumbrunn Michel, 2007

The British motor industry has created many of the world’s landmark car designs. Its famous names – Jaguar, Bentley, AC, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin – are inextricably linked with some of the most recognized and coveted cars ever made. This book gathers together more than 50 of the most significant British cars designed between 1907 and the present, each one a milestone of British motoring heritage. With an introduction describing the often tortuous story of British motoring and its great marques, a succinct description of each car’s history, design and performance, and unparalled images by one of the world’s foremost car photographers, this book is an authoritative tribute to the nation that gave the world the sports car. Подробнее

Seduced

Wallace Marina, 2007

Art and Sex from Antiquity to Now. Подробнее

Dog: 5000 Years of the Dog in Art

Pickeral Tamsin, 2008

As dogs crossed the threshold and curled up on the hearthrug of our homes, so in art they leapt from the margins to the centre of paintings. Symbolic, statuesque or sentimental, the developing portrayal of “man’s best friend” in visual art is a fascinating tale. Beautiful reproductions range from the earliest African rock paintings to the work of contemporary artists, bringing delight to art-lovers and dog-lovers alike. Подробнее

Ferrari Legends

Zumbrunn Michel, 2008

Few names in the automobile industry evoke as much glamour as Ferrari. From its inception as a motor racing team in the late 1920s to its position today as one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, Ferrari has produced some of the most alluring and iconic machines ever to grace both the racetrack and the road. Ferrari Legends presents 40 of the most remarkable and significant Ferraris from the marque’s history. Featuring an engaging study of the company’s origins and development, concise descriptions of each car’s background, design and performance, and unrivalled images by one of the world’s foremost car photographers, this book is a spectacular celebration of the passion and brilliance behind this coveted marque. Подробнее

Vacation Homes and Perfect Weekend Hideaways

Karen Howes, 2007

This stunningly illustrated book features over 40 vacation homes from around the world, reflecting a wide range of cultures, styles and ways of life. From Sweden to South Africa, New England to Mexico and Provence to Lamu, Vacation Homes and Perfect Weekend Hideaways reveals the extraordinary variety of places where people go to get away from it all. While some of the properties are highly sophisticated, others are altogether more vernacular or even ‘shabby chic’, their individuality a testament to each owner’s unique sense of style. Elegantly written by interiors expert Karen Howes, and illustrated throughout by today’s top interiors photographers, this book will appeal as much to the armchair traveller as to those wishing to do up their own home-away-from-home in the sun. • Features over 40 inspirational homes from around the world that perfectly capture the essence of vacation living • Stunningly illustrated throughout with more than 500 images by leading interiors photographers • Includes the homes of such celebrated designers as Jasper Conran, Liza Bruce, Carolyn Quartermaine and Ou Baholyodhin • An armchair escape and an essential sourcebook for anyone passionate about interior design and global travel Подробнее

Big-Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed

Blonde Blythe, 2008

In the late 1950s, throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, such artists as Margaret Keane, Gig and Maio created a new kind of mass-produced art known as ‘big eye’. Now big-eye art has undergone a major revival, but with a twist: the wide-eyed, endearing waifs of the earlier movement have transformed into fairies, mermaids, demons and myriad otherworldly beings, including the famous ‘Blythe’ doll. This extraordinary book showcases the dazzling works of over 20 of today’s most significant big-eye artists, offering an insight into a fantastical, sometimes bizarre, metaphysical world. • A fascinating introduction to a cult art form, providing biographies of the featured artists, contact details and website addresses • Includes over 150 captivating images of the work of more than 20 big-eye practitioners, among them Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Lisa Petrucci and Misha • Will appeal to collectors of big-eye and Japanese anime and manga art and dolls, fans of fantasy and Gothic culture, and anyone interested in pop culture Подробнее

Frida Kahlo: The Still Lifes

Salomon Grimberg, 2008

The Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) is one of the most famous artists of all time. However, while much has been written about Kahlo’s striking self-portraits (of which some 80 are known), her still-life paintings (of which 40 or so are documented) have not been subjected to such close scrutiny until now. In this groundbreaking study, noted Kahlo scholar Salomon Grimberg explores in detail and interprets all of the artist’s still lifes, including some that have come to light only recently. Offering provocative new perspectives on Kahlo’s creative process, and revealing how the still lifes reflected her internal reality and complement her self-portraits, this book represents an indispensable contribution to the literature on an enduringly popular artist. • The only complete study of Kahlo’s still lifes, indispensable to understanding the artist, her internal reality and her work • Offers original interpretations by a leading authority on Kahlo • Includes stunning reproductions of every known still life painted by Kahlo, as well as other relevant works and photographs Подробнее

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