Скачать книгу (размер 850 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 168) Аннотация: A visually arresting chronicle of the career of one of the top fashion photographers of a generation. Glen Luchford is a true fashion photographer's photographer. His influential and imaginative style — iconic, elaborately lit, highly cinematic, with extreme narratives — reinvigorated fashion photography in the 1990s and 2000s. This book is a photographic artist's diary documenting the span of…
Скачать книгу (размер 769 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 152) Аннотация: A gorgeous exploration of the relationship between the haute couture of Dior and the fashion photography that captures it. Including more than 150 gorgeous photographs and organized according to every room of the house, the book addresses key design principles such as color and pattern (encouraging self-expression and risk taking) and mixing and accessorizing (fearlessly using decorative elements…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: A sensuously designed showcase of covetable concept or limited-edition cars by the best American and European manufacturers. Dream Cars presents some of the world's most breathtaking concept cars built between 1934 and 2001, a series of visionary designs that influenced the automotive industry and challenged notions of what is possible both aesthetically and technologically. Stunning all-new…
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Roxie Munro's newest addition to her popular Inside-Outside series os bigger and better than ever! Join her on a journey to the wide world of Texas, where you can visit rugged Lambshead Ranch in Albany, the Kimball Art Museum on Fort Worth, and Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center on Houston. Enjoy Cowboy Stadium on Irving, the River Walk on Dan Antonio, and views of the spectacular Rio Grande and…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: A treasure trove of never-before-seen playfully erotic photos of legendary pinup girl and style icon Bettie Page, from cult pinup photographer Bunny Yeager. Bunny Yeager has long been credited for capturing Bettie Page's true nature — her flirtatious and playfully erotic side — in classic pinup images that continue to influence photography and fashion today. This collection, culled from Yeager's…
Скачать книгу (размер 3 094 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 608) Аннотация: The man behind Purple magazine is the chronicler of his generation, exposing the lifestyles of the creative elite through his intimate, autobiographical photographs. Purple magazine has gained cult status during the span of its twenty-year history, and its editor Olivier Zahm has become a celebrity in the international fashion world. Notorious for his obsessive photographic documentation of his…
Скачать книгу (размер 11 907 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 2336) Аннотация: Architecture is a strange mixture of persistence and flux, an amalgamation of elements — some that have been around for over 5,000 years and others that were (re)invented yesterday. The fact that these elements change independently of each other, according to different cycles and economies, and for different reasons, turns each building into a complex collage of the archaic and the current, the…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 176 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 428) Аннотация: The definitive monograph on the complete work of Yohji Yamamoto — one of fashion's most transformative designers working today and widely acknowledged as a master of postwar fashion design. Since the early '80s, Yohji Yamamoto's groundbreaking silhouettes and innovative design aesthetic have propelled him to the highest rank of the international avant-garde. Distinguished by his antifashion…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: 100 wines paired with more than 100 dishes, from two of the most respected experts in the business. Pairing wine and food can bring out the best qualities in each. But how do you hit upon the right combination? And is there just one? Do you fall back on the old rules or decide by cuisine or season? The choices can be perplexing, and fashions are constantly changing. Eric Asimov and Florence…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: An exquisitely illustrated celebration of this influential style that is now at the forefront of interior design. Vintage Industrial covers the period from 1900 to 1950, which produced the raw, functional aesthetic that has become a cornerstone of modern design. The advent of the second industrial revolution created the need for a new kind of furniture to satisfy the demands of a rapidly growing…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Celebrating the ultimate masterpieces of modernist design, from the Arts and Crafts movement up to the twenty-first century, Total Design offers an intimate tour of houses conceived as complete works of art. Each of the spectacular houses making up Total Design demonstrates how an architect realized a unifying vision through all aspects of design — architecture, furniture, fittings, decorative…
Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: A fascinating survey of Jewish art and history from one of the most comprehensive Jewish collections. The Jewish World represents an overview of Jewish art that spans the multiple dimensions of Jewish life across the globe. Through beautiful photographs and insightful texts, this richly illustrated book brings to light masterpieces of Judaica and craftsmanship — from classical paintings to lush…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Award-winning Boston chef Jeremy Sewall presents contemporary versions of New England classics that capture the flavors of this time-honored cuisine. In this first cookbook to explore contemporary New England fare, Jeremy Sewall adapts the region's fresh, simple flavors into refined dishes for the home cook. More than one hundred delectable recipes highlight the area's celebrated farms and…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: An arresting mix of artisanal, old, and contemporary furnishings is the hallmark of Casamidy's vibrant and cheerful interiors. For the design duo of Casamidy, Jorge Almada and Anne-Marie Midy, creativity is a way of life that is reflected in their designs, a fusion of their French and Mexican heritages. They show how to incorporate artisanal objects and treasured family heirlooms to orchestrate…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 717 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 338) Аннотация: This highly sought-after volume detailing one of the most influential magazines of the twentieth century is now back in print at a newly affordable price. In 1950, Fleur Cowles established what would become one of the most important and talked about magazines ever created. Critically lauded for its sharp mix of clothes, literature, art, travel, decor, theater, and humor, Flair made publishing…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 503 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 296) Аннотация: Interior designer Nancy Braithwaite's long-awaited first book is a striking tutorial in the power of simplicity in design. In the world of interior design, Nancy Braithwaite is known for her single-minded devotion to the principle that has guided her work for more than forty years: simplicity. Braithwaite's work is luxuriously minimalist, its beauty inextricably tied to its Shaker-like purity.…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: An irreverent cookbook filled with inventive recipes for baking that deliver a punch. Libbie Summers is not your run-of-the-mill cook. Growing up, she was the kind of child who dunked her potato chips into chocolate syrup to see if it might taste good (it does). That insatiable curiosity-and sweet tooth-is what fuels this book. Sweet and Vicious is all about exploring new taste sensations in the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Loulou de la Falaise is the first monograph to celebrate the life and work of the style icon and muse to Yves Saint Laurent who became the embodiment of French chic. Renowned for her bohemian chic, daring style as well as for her lightness, nonchalance, and humor, Loulou de la Falaise was not only an influential fashion icon but also a breath of fresh air to the world of Parisian haute couture.…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: The exclusive world of one of the twentieth century's most glamorous and alluring women, as seen through her private homes and gardens. Nicknamed The Swan by Richard Avedon when he photographed her iconic portrait in 1953, Marella Agnelli is not only one of the great beauties of the last century, but also the most elegant and cultured of that exclusive club. Born the Neapolitan princess Marella…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: The fashion house Louis Vuitton has long been the ultimate symbol of luxury, its storied brand a glamorous invitation to a world of adventurous savoir faire. Recently, innovative collaborations with the most exciting artists and designers of today have reinterpreted the house's famed monogrammed pattern, signature bags, and couture shoes, clothes, fine watches, jewelry, and accessories into…