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Treasures of Bob Dylan tells the story of one of counter culture's biggest heroes, as never before. It illustrates Bob Dylan's journey in beautiful photographs and unique memorabilia from his unassuming beginnings in Minnesota through to his quest for success in the Big Apple and beyond. Bob Dylan's groundbreaking work and epochal impact on the art and music scene is encapsulated completely in this book, making it an essential insight for music and culture fans of all ages. |
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Documenting the history of this family brand and representing a summary of Miuccia Prada's key collections and pieces, including the launch of the Miu Miu line, this book showcases the brand's emphasis on understated elegance and luxury, technologically advanced fabrics and originality of design. The book follows a biographical chronology detailing the origins of the brand as a leather-goods manufacturer, then follows the life and career of Miuccia Prada, with chapters organized into collections, collaborations and themes such as art influences and the perfume and beauty lines. Beautiful photography of her finished designs, along with close-up details, portray the innovation of this influential fashion house and the woman behind it. |
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Highlighting the classical work of the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, and beautifully illustrated with over 250 rare, or previously unpublished, images from art collection of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Golden Age of Botanical Art brings together the stories of the brave and intrepid explorers and the many professional artists who recorded for posterity the flora that were discovered on their expeditions. Truly global in its scope, this fascinating story of botanical art moves across centuries and continents looking at the artistry of China and India, delving into the sketchbooks of globetrotting men and women and following the voyages of those who discovered new worlds and species as far apart as Africa and South America, whether they were hardened scientists or intrepid Victorian ladies. Including features on key figures — from Leonardo da Vinci to the artists of Empress Josephine Bonaprte — The Golden Age of Botanical Art shows that what might have been a gentle pastime for some in fact made a significant contribution to our understanding of the world and the glories of nature. Martyn Rix is a botanist and Editor of Curtis's Botanical Magazine, and as such has an unrivalled knowledge of botanical art. |
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Издательство: Carlton, 2012 Жанр: Carlton Страниц: 160 страниц Загрузил: admin, 26 декабря 2015
«Statistics show that the average woman owns 20 pairs of shoes and more than half of them are never worn. Some own as many as 100 pairs. «The Shoe» will appeal to these women as well as those who have bought the same pair of shoes in every colour or the latest pair of trainers without the slightest desire to go jogging. Newly updated with the most current designers and the celebrities that wear them, «The Shoe» reveals the fascinating facts about the craftsmanship behind the industry as well as profiles on the world's most coveted and iconic designer brands thorough fascinating, concise text and over 200 sumptuous images of the shoes. Celebrating the enduring classics that have helped define the styles of today, as well as the latest trends, this book is every footwear fetishist's dream. Discover the history of heels, the range of styles available and an A-Z of brands from the triumverate of Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin to legendary classics Ferragamo, Gucci and Prada, to fashion favourites such as Nicholas Kirkwood, Nicholas Kirkwood, Giuseppe Zanotti and Pierre Hardy.» |
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Издательство: Carlton, 2013 Жанр: Carlton Страниц: 1120 страниц Загрузил: admin, 20 сентября 2019
«This is the 25th edition of the ultimate reference book on European football. The «UEFA European Football Yearbook 2012-13» contains everything that a football fan will need to watch their favourite team or country as they battle for glory. Gloriously illustrated with dramatic action photos, artworks and maps, this exceptional volume begins with a review of UEFA competitions, at club and national levels, on adult, youth (Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21) and women's football. A detailed review of the UEFA 2012 European Championship is followed by the thought — (and argument-) provoking Top 100 Players of the Season section, with each of the 100 top stars in Europe — not just those who represent UEFA member nations — discussed with biographical and statistical information. At the core of the book is the statistical review of all 53 UEFA member nations' domestic competitions, not just league tables, but a full results service (with dates, venues and scorers for every league match), plus appearance infomation for each club in the league and main cup competition. The last section concentrates on the clubs in the top division of each nation for the upcoming season, with a map of the country and information on each of their European competition entrants. An appendix provides infomation UEFA and the Executive Committee, an events calendar for all UEFA competitions in 2012-13 and the complete FIFA World Cup 2014 UEFA qualifying competition. If you want to get into an argument about European football, «The UEFA European Football Yearbook 2012-13» is the perfect weapon to ensure you win!» |
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«This enthralling collection of Sherlock Holmes adventures comprises the first two volumes of short stories as they were originally gathered together in book form. Initially published in «The Strand» magazine, the first of the short stories followed the successful serialization of Conan Doyle's first two Holmes novels «A Study in Scarlet» and «The Sign of Four». «The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes» contains four of Conan Doyle's own all-time favorite Holmes mysteries, «The Adventure of the Speckled Band», «The Red-Headed League», «A Scandal in Bohemia» and «The Five Orange Pips». «The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes» has another three of Conan Doyle's favorites in «The Adventure of the Reigate Squire», «The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual» and «The Adventure of the Final Problem». It is in «The Final Problem», of course, that Dr Watson sadly reports the death of Holmes at the Reichenbach Falls near Meiringen in Switzerland. Holmes' titanic struggle with his arch enemy, Professor Moriarty, had seen them both apparently plunge over a sheer drop, although Watson never actually saw Holmes' body. This was Conan Doyle's attempt to bring an end to Holmes' adventures, but he was to be resurrected by popular demand eight years later. «The Memoirs» also includes «The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter», in which Holmes' brother, Mycroft, appears for the first time and «The Adventure of the Gloria Scott», in which Holmes describes to Watson his very first case.» |
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«'I have my eye on a suite in Baker Street...' So said Sherlock Holmes when he and Dr Watson first met. Their humble address at 221B Baker Street has since become almost as famous as the great detective himself, the incredible popularity of Sherlock Holmes' adventures never wavering over the last 120 years. Dr Watson's initial encounter with Holmes came in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first Sherlock Holmes novel «A Study in Scarlet», first published in 1887. The tale involves the investigation of a grisly murder in foggy South London that casts a sinister shadow all the way across the Atlantic to the sun-scorched plains of Utah. «The Sign of Four», the second novel, was first published in 1890. This is a tale of a damsel in distress, intrigue in colonial India, stolen treasure, a baffling murder and four despicable ex-convicts. Perhaps the most famous of all Sherlock Holmes stories was the third novel, «The Hound of the Baskervilles». Featuring bizarre behavior and mysterious deaths on the Devon moors, the tale first appeared in print in 1901. In 1914, the final Sherlock Holmes novel, «The Valley of Fear», saw Holmes unraveling the mystery of a dead man's mistaken identity while facing up to his old foe, Professor Moriarty. Although many more of Holmes' cases were recorded in short stories, these were the only novels. Each is faithfully reproduced in this one epic volume, complete and unabridged, providing an ideal introduction to Sherlock Holmes for the uninitiated as well as a nostalgically familiar collection for long-established Holmes fans.» |
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William Travilla is one of the best costume designers of all time and Marilyn Monroe his most famous client. Marilyn's Dresses will focus on the striking dresses Travilla designed for Marilyn, from his early work on the thriller Don't Bother to Knock and the gorgeous pink dress in which Marilyn sang Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend to the legendary white dress from The Seven Year Itch, which arguably contributed to the collapse of Marilyn's marriage to Joe DiMaggio. Featuring Travilla's original sketches, rare costume test shots, dress patterns, photographs of Marilyn wearing the dresses, plus exclusive and never before-seen extracts from interviews with Travilla, this book offers a fresh insight into the golden age of Hollywood. |
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Decade by decade, the lavishly illustrated Vintage Handbags recounts over 100 years of handbag history, from Elsa Schiaparelli's mesh bags for Whiting & Davis in the 1920s through the Hermes Kelly bag in the 1950s to the Fendi Baguette of the 1990s. Accompanied by archive images, fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of period pieces, the most collectible and beautiful handbags are showcased. An invaluable reference as well as a visual delight of times past, the book explores the key designers, technical developments and cultural influences that shaped handbag design, revealing exquisite and groundbreaking work from such luminaries as Salvatore Ferragamo, Coco Chanel, Hermes, Fendi, Bonnie Cashin and Judith Leiber. |
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The Beatles Treasures tells the amazing story of the band, from their early beginnings to the international supergroup that they became. Each fully-illustrated double-page spread covers either a year of their history, one of the band members or an album. It builds to tell the complete, fascinating story of the Fab Four in words and pictures. The memorabilia includes: 1957 Quarrymen programme; 1961 receipt from the Top Ten Club in Hamburg; 1963 poster of Beatles concert with Billy J Kramer in support; 1964 ticket stub from Atlantic City concert; Flyer for The Beatles and Gerry & The Pacemakers concert; 1967 'Being for the benefit of Mr Kite' poster that inspired the song; 1981 Beatles family tree... and more! |
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The contemporary trend for retro-inspired fashion and vintage clothing is often overlooked in modern knitting patterns and many of today's knitters are frustrated by the limited availability of challenging patterns using interesting shapes and stitches, which is why so many are turning to vintage patterns. Unlike others knitting books based on copying vintage patterns, however, Knitting Vintage aims to reinvent retro patterns for modern fashion trends. Divided into chapters according to eras, there are approximately five knitting projects per decade, from the 1900s to the 1980s — the last time that handknitting was popular with the masses and before runway trends were so readily available and affordable. Mood boards provide illustrations, photographs, materials and colourways that were used as inspiration for the projects. A beautifully illustrated publication with a nostalgic feel, the book has a foot firmly in the present. Each project uses modern yarns but encourages the use of vintage accessories and notions, with listings of where to source them. The patterns are for more experienced knitters, but there will be a range of skill levels involved to encourage newer knitters to progress and learn new (or old!) techniques. |
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The Rolling Stones were around when the Beatles were topping the charts throughout the 1960s, they survived metal's and then punk's popularity in the 1970s and 1980s and they kept on rockin' through the turn of the century. Treasures of the Rolling Stones, an unofficial publication, tells the story of one of the biggest acts in popular music history in words, photographs and in beautifully reproduced facsimile memorabilia. |
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Lavishly presented and illustrated, Vintage Tattoos explores the bold, colourful and enduringly popular designs that were perfected across two World Wars, explains their history, symbolism and social significance, and delves into the colourful lives of the era's most famous practitioners. The book is arranged thematically, beginning with the maritime emblems and circus displays that kickstarted the golden age of vintage design. Interspersed throughout the pages are five stand-alone spreads profiling some of the most influential and fascinating tattooists of the period, and authoritative Q&A interviews with old-school tattooists. |
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In this book, Andy Gill assess the circumstances behind Dylan's most famous songs, tracing the artist's progress from young tyro folkie to acclaimed protest singer, and through the subsequent changes which saw him invent folk-rock and transform rock'n'roll with symbolist poetry, before retreating into country-tinged conservatism just as his followers were engaged in the great psychedelic freak-show of the late 1960s. Even then, he couldn't help but innovate, introducing the world to another strain of popular music — country-rock — which would come to dominate the American charts through the next decade. Always one step ahead of the crowd, always pushing himself to extend the boundaries of his art, the Dylan of the 1960s remains a beacon of integrity to which fans and fellow musicians keep returning. |
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From haute couture to ready-to-wear, this title documents the season-by-season fashions of the WWII era and the immediate post war period. It covers every aspect of female fashions from the period, from lacy evening gowns, tailored skirt-suits and luxurious fur jackets to figure-sculpting undergarments, satin negligees and glamorous swimwear. |
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Queen: one of the biggest bands the world has ever seen. Sell-out tours, chart-topping records and stunning success for four decades. This book showcases the band, its members, recordings and concerts through images and the written word, as well as through the unique pieces of memorabilia that are from the private collections of Queen's members. |
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Green Day, emerging from the west coast punk scene in the early 1990s, are hugely popular around the world, and made the rare move from garage punk to universal critical acceptance. The album American Idiot topped charts all over the globe and the award-winning Broadway show based on it plays to packed houses. Green Day Treasures tells the story of this amazing band through words from long time Green Day expert and journalist Gillian G. Gaar, photographs from some of Rock 'n' Roll's best photographers and examples of rare facsimile memorabilia. |
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Treasures of Pink Floyd tells the story of one of the most important bands in the history of popular music with words, pictures and removable facsimile memorabilia. The book recounts every decade of the band's existence and every album they recorded. It contains profiles of all five members and discusses the significant influence they had on music and culture across the world. This book is an essential purchase for every fan that wants to immerse themselves in the amazing, surreal and fascinating world of Pink Floyd. |
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Bruce Lee was more than just an action star; he was an icon of speed, strength and charisma — an energy that ignited and inspired people all around the world — and as famous for his mental as his physical prowess. The Treasures of Bruce Lee, published with the Bruce Lee Estate, will tell this unique star's story as never before; through painstaking research, unseen memorabilia and unpublished photographs from the family archives. Bruce Lee Treasures charts Lee's story from his birth in San Francisco back to the Far East, and explains how he became the invincible martial artist feared and famous the world over. Discover Lee's directorial, acting and choreographic genius through analysis of all of his movies. Relive iconic moments such as his yellow jump suit, two-finger press ups and, of course, the one-inch punch, and discover the secrets of their origins. A unique collectable for every fan, Treasures includes facsimiles of an Enter the Dragon film poster, a hand-drawn anatomy sketch showing key pressure points, a handwritten poem, and many other posters, handwritten notes, sketches and cards, together with tickets and invitations. |
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Audrey Hepburn remains an icon of style with timeless beauty and charm. These ready-to-hang portraits, in black-and-white and color, capture the radiant Hepburn both in her most popular movies and offscreen. She contemplates Paris during the filming of Funny Face; poses with a cigarette holder as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's; appears as the title character in Sabrina; gazes over her shoulder while standing in a doorway; and models a stunning strapless gown in an early glamour shot. |
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