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This original, illustrated monograph recounts haute couture designer Jean Patous charmed life and career during the apex of twentieth-century glamour, and is drawn from extensive research into previously unpublished family archives. During the 1920s and 1930s, the French couturier Jean Patou was Chanels main rival: day pyjamas, jersey sportswear, swimwear, and the little black dress were all among the innovative designs marking Patous relatively brief career as the king of Parisian fashion. He died at the age of 49 in 1936, having had only fifteen years to make his mark on the history of couture. Yet in that short time this handsome ladies man made a colossal fortune, employed 1,200 people in his shops and studios in Paris, Deauville, Biarritz, and New York, and invented some of the worlds legendary fragrancesJoy and Que Sais-je among othersonly to die alone and ruined in his hotel room the Hotel Georges V in Paris where he lived to escape creditors. This book recounts the story of Patous charmed life and career during the most glamorous years of the twentieth century. For the first time, the heirs of the Patou family have agreed to open their extensive private archives to a researcher. The author, historian Emmanuelle Polle, spent more than two years opening box after box to choose from thousands of unpublished documents: photographs, diaries, client lists, and original, hand-colored sketches. The photographs of fashion designs, original fabrics, art deco furniture, perfume bottles, and vintage clothing photographed especially for this volume, alongside vintage prints by major names in fashion photography (Baron de Meyer, Laure Albin Guillot, or the Seeberger brothers) retrace the universe of the remarkable aesthete and adept of a certain minimalism that was Jean Patou. This book will be an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of fashion and of the greatest years of Parisian style. |
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Following the success of Style Book: Fashionable Inspirations , this new volume offers a fresh take on the iconic patterns and prints that are renewed and recycled year after year, from the runways to street wear. Fashion editor Elizabeth Walker draws on eclectic influences from around the world: embroidered kimonos from Japan, batiks from Indonesia, paisley from India and France, animal prints, bold op-art geometrics in black and white, bright kangas from Kenya, Hawaiian print hibiscus, or bold splashes of color combining Schiaparelli pink with tangerine and turquoise. From Grace Jones in a zebra print jumpsuit to a flappers scalloped swimsuit, or from Marc Jacobs in a Mickey Mouse t-shirt to Nicolas Cage in a snakeskin jacket, you can take your cue to liven up the gray workday commute in a jewel-toned ikat print or a jaunty African tribal fabric. The striped mariners pullover that looked great on Picasso is still in style, and hounds-tooth checkered trousers will turn heads and add bounce to your stride. The images selected herefeaturing both celebrities and more proletariat fashionistas spotlight the striking prints and patterns that add panache to any look. |
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A complete introduction to contemporary gardens, from new innovations, practices, and materials, to the notable designers and their signature creations, to a glossary of key terms. This volume introduces the most important trends and issues in gardening today; defines what constitutes a contemporary garden; and examines the latest innovations, practices, and approaches that have contributed to its development. Talk About Contemporary Gardens makes it easy for novice gardeners to identify different gardening styles and place them in historical context, from the wasteland redevelopments of Simone Kroll, to contemporary Japanese landscaping that embodies the spirit of Zen, to the natural feather gardens of Sylvie and Patrick Quibel. Since the art of landscaping is tied to nature and the elements, a chapter on the relationship between gardening and the seasons looks at the life cycles of plants, the importance of light, rain, and the seasons, and how gardens behave when the sun goes down. The book demonstrates the relationship between landscape gardening and contemporary art, architecture, design, and urbanism, examining the rich influences that tie them all together. From Brancusis sculpture-filled spaces, to Gaudis natural curves and buildings, the text and illustrations highlight how these practices inform each other in the modern world. Entirely pink gardens, the sweet perfume of Arabian jasmine, the tang of lemons and the gentle tinkling of fountains in the Imaginary garden: this book offers readers a sensory journey to some of the worlds most exotic gardens. A list of international gardens to visit, biographies of thirty great landscapers and their signature gardens, a list of key words, and a glossary complete the volume. |
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Respected interiors specialists Barbara and René Stoel — tie chart the evolution of interior design from the sev — enteenth century to the present day. They introduce thirty-four significant designers from the last four hundred years along with the elements of their legacy that remain relevant in interior design today. Arranged chronologically, the text places the designers in their historical context and details the primary elements that characterized their style or revolutionized taste in their day. The photographs provide a visually evocative overview of the designers key works, illustrating the overall impact of the room and the details that make each space memorable. The clean lines and light-filled interiors of John Saladino contrast with the luxurious, richly colored spaces created by Jacques Garcia. These portraits of the designers and their chefs doeuvres demonstrate the aesthetic principles and creativity that shaped the history of interior design. From eighteenth-century interiors by Dennis Severs, to Billy Baldwins elegant yet liveable home design, or from Madeleine Castaings eclectic creations that blended antiques with art, to the gracious curves and pastel hues of Charles Rennie Mackintoshs art nouveau Hill House, and from Bill Williss interpretation of Orientalism in Marrakesh, to the clean and graphic lines of Andrée Putmans sleek interiors, this volume abounds with inspiration. |
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In The Paris Gourmet, Trish Deseine serves up a definitive guide to French cuisine, divulging her secrets on all aspects of Gallic food and entertaining. Her extensive black book of foodie addresses in Paris and online is an essential resource for stocking your kitchen with indispensible cooking utensils and table trimmings, procuring the best ingredients, or dining at her most treasured restaurants. Her practical advice covers everything from selecting produce at the market to a sampling of her favorite French recipes. Trish distills tips gleaned over two decades of living in France into lists of rules on all aspects of enjoying food and entertaining tips from hosting a great cocktail party to being the perfect guest. A glossary of French cookery terms completes this handsome book that features a leatherette binding and ribbon page marker. Trish has become one of Frances most celebrated food writers thanks to her unpretentious approach to food. This accessible book provides all the information you need to delight in French culinary traditionsin the style of Patricia Wellss seminal Food Lovers Guide to Paris and to host like a true Parisienne. |
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«Cet hymne a la volupte detourne le mythe antique pour composer un court roman, en vers et en prose, entre badinerie et satire. Quatrieme de couverture Les Amours de Psyche et de Cupidon Dans Les Amours de Psyche et de Cupidon (1669), La Fontaine deploie un etonnant talent de prosateur, et detourne, en conjuguant galanterie et grivoiserie, un mythe celebre depuis l'Antiquite. Dans ce conte badin ou se melent emotion et plaisanterie, elans precieux et pointes satiriques, affleure un « sens ambigu de fraicheur et de profondeur « (Paul Valery).» |
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Famous not only for his passion for antiquities but also for his much-lauded and internationally famous interior design work, Jacques Garcia purchased the imposing Chateau du Champ de Bataille twenty years ago in a state of virtual ruin and lovingly restored it to its former splendor. The chateau is now a treasure house of seventeenth and eighteenth century architecture, furniture, and garden design, to which Garcia brought his considerable expertise gained from numerous restoration projects including rooms at Versailles and the Louvre. Every detail from the library with its collection of priceless books, to the grand dining room with its rare collection of Sevres porcelain, to the hall of taxidermy has been carefully studied and interpreted through the prism of Jacques Garcias extraordinary eye and inimitable style. This superbly illustrated volume, documents the meticulous research and epic restoration undertaken by Jacques Garcia. Informed by history and imbued with the exquisite beauty of the chateau and its priceless collection of paintings, sculptures, porcelain, silver, and furniture, Garcias masterpiece will be a revelation to specialists on French art and a delight and inspiration to anyone interested in interior decoration and restoration. |
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From Sloane Square to Notting Hill and from Spitalfields to Piccadilly, discover the most original and exceptional homes that London has to offer. Barbara and Rene Stoeltie take readers on a diverse and personalized journey through London in this selection of the most elegant, quirky, bold, and original residences of the capital city. Take a tour through the homes of the interior design elite, from Christopher Gibbs's classic English home on Cheyne Walk to David Gill's cavernous renovated glove factory in Vauxhall; from Gabrielle Cross's extensive collection of inherited art to Sera Hersham-Loftus's ultra-feminine Victorian house in St. John's Wood; and from Anthony Redmile's antique-filled abode to Duggie Fields's post-modernist art collection housed in Earls Court. Readers can integrate ideas into their own home, as the Stoelties, true connoisseurs of the world of interior decoration, dissect the style of each home in concise and enlightening texts accompanied by exquisite photography. This volume presents an exclusive array of London homes that perfectly reflects the diversity and eclecticism of the city's inhabitants and will also provide a source of inspiration for contemporary interiors. |
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Dans les vastes plaines et les profondes forêts russes, vous croiserez la route de rusés renards et d'ours patauds, mais attention aux rencontres avec la redoutable Baba Yaga! Si des êtres aux pouvoirs mystérieux peuplent ces contes, vous ne trouverez ni fées, ni baguettes magiques. Car face aux difficultés, l'entraide, le courage et l'intelligence restent les armes les plus efficaces. |
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Une sélection de 32 chansons Issues des plus grands classiques du patrimoine: Gentil coquelicot, Dansons la capucine, Il était un petit navire, Au feu, les pompiers, ou encore Ah ! vous dirai-je Maman. Des chansons illustrées avec beaucoup de tendresse et réunies dans un CD en fin d'ouvrage, pour partager d'agréables moments avec les petits. Un enregistrement musical respectant les compositions originales, connues de certains, dans des arrangements vivants et modernes. |
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«The cat's meow of a tribute to all aspects of the feline form. This handsome gift volume brings together a miscellany of anecdotes, facts, quotable quotes, and interesting stories that celebrate the beloved cat in all its guises. From the first apparitions of cats in Egyptian art and decoration to the story of Hemingway, who frequently left his house cat to babysit the writer's son Bumby, and from the beloved cartoon characters Felix the Cat, Sylvester, and Tom (Jerry's sidekick) to the history of the famous French Chat Noir cabaret and the jazz classic «Kitten on the Keys», this book offers a pastiche of interesting facts on all aspects of cats.» |
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18 histoires qui mettent en scène des animaux et des enfants dans des histoires pleines d'humour pour sourire ou rire aux éclats avec les petits. Le Monstre de la jungle Hip hip hip, sorcière! Petit Âne veut être un loup Pas bêtes, les poulettes! Pira, le rat pirate Sauve qui peut! Loup ne sait pas compter Le Petit carnet d'Archibald Gare à Edgar! Le Monstre que personne n'a vu Ma maîtresse est une ogresse! Vite vite au loup! Hubert et les haricots verts Je ne suis pas un lapin! La Maison toute de travers Petite sorcière a peur de tout Chic le Père Noël! Le Plus féroce des Loups! |
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Decouvrez Les merveilleuses histoires du Pere Castor. |
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Qu'est-ce qui fait le grand acteur? A cette question, Diderot répond en bravant l'opinion de son temps. Le comédien n'a pas à ressentir les passions qu'il exprime; c'est par l'étude des grands modèles, la connaissance du cœur humain et un travail assidu qu'il parvient à incarner ses différents rôles. Cette thèse de Diderot est-elle si novatrice? Pour en mesurer la portée, il faut la replacer dans la suite des théories sur l'art du comédien élaborées avant lui. |
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Devant le palais du roi de Perse, le Conseil et la vieille Reine sont gagnés par l'inquiétude: qu'est-il advenu de Xerxès et de son armée, partis soumettre la Grèce en franchissant audacieusement l'Hellespont? Mais voici un messager, qui s'en vient annoncer l'issue des combats... Avec Les Perses, Eschyle compose une tragédie unique et paradoxale: en prise sur l'histoire immédiate, presque sans action, elle se déploie en un somptueux tissu de récits et de plaintes, et la joie du vainqueur y balance subtilement la compassion pour le vaincu. |
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«Pour les hommes du 231e régiment d'infanterie, les différences d'âge et de condition sociale n'importent plus. Tous sont venus s'enterrer dans les tranchées boueuses de Crouy, sous la pluie et le feu de la mitraille allemande. Leur seule certitude face aux armées ennemies: «I'faut t'nir». Barbusse fut l'un des leurs. Tiré de ses carnets de guerre, ce roman, prix Goncourt 1916, révéla à ceux de l'arrière le quotidien des poilus: leur courage, leur camaraderie, leur argot, mais aussi la saleté, l'attente et l'ennui. Cette guerre, l'état-major, le gouvernement et la presse patriotique la censurent. Il faudra un roman comme Le feu pour en dire toute la barbarie mécanique, mais aussi l'espoir: celui de s'en sortir vivant.» |
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