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Happy Birthday

Valeria Manferto De Fabianis, 2009

This cheery, cheeky little book is jam-packed with birthday fun for anyone — from teens to octogenarians. A chunky, spunky collection of celebratory images and happy birthday sentiments, Happy Birthday is brimming with a wide range of festive graphics, including stills of famous birthdays in movies ranging from Gone with the Wind to A Streetcar Named Desire to Lord of the Rings, pictures of mouth-watering birthday cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats, vintage and contemporary birthday card and birthday party invitation art, and much more. Photographs of the birthday celebrations of such eclectic notables as J.F.K., Mick Jagger, Elizabeth Taylor, and Stalin are also featured, and clever and eloquent birthday wishes are liberally sprinkled throughout. This stylishly designed blend of vibrant color and black-and-white images and heartfelt sentiments in this charming compendium will brighten anyone's birthday — even those of us who would normally prefer that our birthdays go unnoticed! Подробнее

Horses

Gabrielle Boiselle, 2006

A collection of the best photographs taken over the 20-year career of equine expert Gabrielle Boiselle, this handsome volume showcases the world's most noble horses in some of the most stunning natural settings on earth. Accompanying the glorious full-colour photographs is an insightful text that offers unique insight into horse behaviour and emotion, based on the author's extensive research and real-life experience of the subject. A handsome tribute to the beauty — both physical and spiritual — of these magnificent creatures, this volume is a comprehensive work to be cherished by horse and animal lovers of all ages. This is the first title in the new series Passions. It features the best photographs taken over a 20 year career. Its insightful text that offers unique insight into horse behaviour and emotion. Подробнее

Ireland: A View from Above

Antonio Attini, 2008

Through stunning aerial photography of Ireland, this book captures the multitudes of colour and lushness of the country's natural landscape and heritage. All lovers of Ireland will enjoy this fantastic aerial trip over the green western outpost of Europe. The book offers readers hundreds of views over a sea of gentle hills and green meadows, desolate moors dotted with heather and gorse, and a jagged coastline tormented unceasingly by the ocean. Breathtaking images spring from the pages of this book, designed to capture an extraordinary plane journey over Ireland, and made even more captivating by the exceptional clarity and unusual perspectives of the photos taken by well known photographers. From the air, the reader can discover boundless landscapes and hidden corners revealed in all their stunning beauty. Подробнее

Israel

Itamar Grinberg, 2008

Israel is the ancestral cradle of many contradictory elements. Its history is 5,000 years old, yet the nation itself is just over 50 years old. It is a melting pot of ethnic groups, cultures, and civilizations all drawn to this tiny strip of land by the promise of the Biblical prophecy. This addition to White Star's aerial presentation series takes readers on a memorable journey over this remarkable land, revealing, through hundreds of remarkable aerial photographs, the contradictions that comprise Israel. Sweeping over the ancient desert of biblical imaginings and the lush valleys that signify the progress of the modern state, the bird-eye images in this handsome volume present the varied landscapes that exemplify the very diversity of Israel, itself. Readers are witness to the incongruous juxtapositions that exist within Israel: the fruit orchards of the fertile Jordan Valley and the stark desert landscape of the Sinai, the ancient city of Hebron and the modern skyline of Tel Aviv. From the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, to the heights of Galilee, photographer Itamar Grinberg, a master of aerial photography, presents us with the rare opportunity to view an entire region at a glance. We admire the splendour of the Omar Mosque, one of the most sacred dwellings of the Islamic religion, and soar over the Mount of Olives cemetery, resting place of thousands of Jews. Centuries-old temples and archaeological sites where one can trace the roots of Christianity and Judaism make a fascinating contrast to the sleek skyscrapers of Israel's modern cities. Throughout the book, informative captions present a well-rounded picture of a young nation with an ancient history. Подробнее

Legendary Movies

Paolo D'Agostini, 2008

From Charlie Chaplin's movie to today's high-tech blockbusters, this superb volume chronicles our favourite films through hundreds of vibrant images and an insightful text with an introduction by legendary director Franco Zeffirelli. Organised by era, Legendary Movies delves into such genres as romance, comedy, action, sci-fi, cult movies, and musicals. The author explores such elements as the thriving Hollywood studios of the 30s and 40s, the Bollywood phenomenon, the influence of international filmmakers, and much more. Readers will be introduced to the key players behind the camera as well as movie stars through the ages who are spotlighted in superb portraits and candids.The second part of the book provides a selection of 130 movies not to be missed. The list includes beloved classics as well as eclectic examples of groundbreaking movie-making technology and techniques. Throughout the book, reproductions of movie posters, movie stills, and other colourful graphics provide movie lovers with a wealth of information and hours of enjoyment. Подробнее

New York

Michael Yamashita, 2007

New York is a city of unexpected juxtapositions: centuries-old landmark buildings rub elbows with sleek, state-of-the-art skyscrapers; world-renowned monuments are just around the corner from local neighborhood shops; and a kaleidoscope of diverse shops, restaurants, and cultural centers can all be found within a very concentrated area. More than 550 vibrant photographs capture the unique character of New York City as seen through the lens of today s top aerial photography experts. Подробнее

Sailing

Valeria Manferto De Fabianis, 2008

Sailing enthusiasts will delight in this treasure trove of images and facts about the world's most spectacular sailboats. The three-dimensional format of White Star's CubeBooks is ideal for showcasing sailboats from a variety of perspectives. From luxury yachts to trim sailboats, this handsome, hefty little compendium spotlights a vast range of the world's most beautiful sailboats. Enthusiasts will appreciate the fine photography that showcases through a variety of perspectives the details on a vast range of boats. Close to 500 photographs portray the excitement of the world's legendary regattas, as well as sailboats in some of the world's most stunning seascapes. Accompanied by informative captions, the images in this volume will be of great appeal to sailing enthusiasts. Подробнее

Treasures in Gold

Gianni Guadalupi, 2008

Precious metal and stone work is common to all the peoples on Earth, but in diverse forms depending on historical period and geographical location and has produced products of rare beauty through the technical skill of artisans gifted with creativity and style. While it is impossible in 330 pages to include all the jewellery and gold collections in the world, this volume will present some of the indisputably best ones in terms of size, elegance of execution, and historical importance. Brilliantly showcased in this book and following the chronological development of the goldsmith's art, in the places where these precious objects were created. We will see the celebrated, majestic, and intriguing gold mask of Tutankhamen, as well as gold from Greek and Roman workshops, skilfully moulded into precious objects for personal adornment as well as ritual and votive use. Our voyage continues as we retrace the steps of other Mediterranean peoples, Etruscans and Phoenicians, whose jewellery is uncommonly majestic, with gold relief and granulation. Подробнее

Wild Horses

Paolo Manili, 2009

Man started taming horses about 5000 years ago. At the time the familiar modern type had not yet developed: it is the result of millennia of human involvement. Of the few original variants of the original species, a descendant still survives: a population of about 1500 horses live wild, free and untamed on the Dzungarian steppes of deep Central Asia. This Mongolian horse is the only true subspecies of wild horse remaining on Earth: others, more or less lucky survivors that we meet in Asia, in South America and in North America, are masterless or undomesticated horses of modern stock living in the wild. Nonetheless, both populations are symbols of freedom, universal testimonials of the pleasure of running wild; they are exhilarating beauty of unharnessed movement. A small band of dedicated, specialist photographers have for many years tracked wild horses in the farthest reaches of the world, observing and photographing them. They have taken pictures of great beauty that portray horses of the unbound prairies, grazing, galloping, clashing and mating, driven by instinct and unrestrained by the hand of man. This book is a tribute to humankind's most valued friend, free at last to be the wonderful — and even occasionally wild — creature that millions of years of evolution have created. Подробнее

Wonders of Egypt

Giorgio Ferrero, 2009

Egypt is a country of a thousand contrasts, and thanks to the marvels of its archaeological treasures, warm waters and sunny beaches, and colorful souks and city streets, it's become a popular destination. Wonders of Egypt depicts this fascinating civilization and its incredible development from ancient empire to modern state. From the pyramids to the Red Sea coral reefs, from the desert oases to the modern megalopolis of Cairo, this stunning visual collection evokes the many attractions of the land of the pharaohs. Подробнее

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