Steve Turner: The Beatles 1962-66: Stories Behind the Songs

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: There was rich praise for the original edition of The Beatles Stories Behind The Songs Book, including Steve Matteo in The Music Paper describing it as 'One of the most readable and illuminating books ever written about The Beatles'. In his autobiography, Many Years From Now, even Paul McCartney acknowledged Steve Turner's work. Who was 'just seventeen' and made Paul's heart go 'boom'? Was there…

Steve Turner: The Beatles 1967-70: Stories Behind the Songs

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: There was rich praise for the original edition of The Beatles Stories Behind The Songs Book, including Steve Matteo in The Music Paper describing it as, 'One of the most readable and illuminating books ever written about The Beatles', and in his autobiography, Many Years From Now, even Paul McCartney acknowledged Steve Turner's work. Where is Penny Lane? What was the inspiration for Lucy In The…

Chris Welch: Led Zeppelin: Stories Behind the Songs

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Led Zeppelin's music has thrilled generations of rock fans. Arising from the blues-rock movement of the late Sixties, it quickly expanded into something enormous, more potent and more dazzling than anything that had been heard before. They were a simply monumental musical experience, a meeting of brute force and intelligence with a riot of differing influences, from folk to funk, filling out the…

Bruce Jones: 60 Years of the Formula One Championship

Скачать книгу (размер 1 666 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 328) Аннотация: n 2010, the Formula One World Drivers' Championship reaches a landmark and 60 Years of the Formula One World Championship is published to celebrate this anniversary. Through stunning photographs and with a report on each year, every moment of significance is recorded complete with all the drama and passion. Complementing this is a series of specially commissioned interviews with half a dozen of…

Chris Ingham: Metallica: The Stories Behind the Biggest Songs

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Metallica formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California, their original line-up consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, lead guitarist Dave Mustaine, and bassist Ron McGovney. Mustaine and McGovney subsequently left and were replaced by Kirk Hammett and Cliff Burton. Burton sadly died when the band's tour bus crashed in 1986 and Jason Newsted stepped in as a replacement…

Burrows Terry: The Treasure of the Beatles

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: 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;…

Andy Warhol: Treasures

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: One of the world's best-known artists, Andy Warhol (1928-1987) still exerts influence on contemporary art and culture. Packed with information about Warhol's prolific creativity, as well as his other cultural interests, the project follows the arc of his life. This beautifully illustrated publication reveals Warhol's rags-to-riches life from his early years in Depression-era Pittsburgh to his…

Homer Karen: Things a Woman Should Know About Shoes

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Women love shoes. Even women who couldn`t care less about fashion can appreciate the line of a finely turned heel. This book is for women and men for whom the mere thought of new shoes prompts an involuntary sigh of pleasure. It examines how shoes can alter the way you feel about yourself by simply changing the way you walk.

Watson Linda: Vogue Fashion

Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Looks at the fashion history and celebrates the significant designers, developments and movements of various decades. This book chronicles influences from the arrival of the flapper to modern trends to plunder the past as well as cross-blend disciplines.

Chris Roberts: Heath Ledger

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: From the time he first appeared in a school production of Peter Pan, aged just 10, Heath Ledger knew that he wanted to be an actor. His journey from his home in Perth, Western Australia, to international stardom in Hollywood was tragically brief, yet eventful. Ledger lived his entire adult life as a sought-after celebrity in the full and unrelenting glare of the media spotlight. The book follows…

Ingrid Seward: William and Harry: The People's Princes

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: From the day they were born, Prince William and Prince Harry have been the focus of attention in Britain and around the world. Their parents' fairytale wedding, followed swiftly by the arrival of two sons, seemed like the perfect happy ending. Growing up in Highgrove and at Kensington Palace, the two young princes were successfully sheltered from the pressures that drove their parents apart and,…

Fairs Marcus: Green Design

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: «From vast architectural projects to modest one-off pieces of salvaged furniture, «Green Design» shows how the design world is responding to the environmental challenges of the twenty-first century. Emerging trends in green design are covered, such as recycling and ethical sourcing. Also considered is the parallel issue of social sustainability, where the welfare of factory workers is given equal…

Fay Sweet: Vintage Furniture

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: «Vintage Furniture» is a celebration of the inspiring designs, leading designers, and amazing advances in furniture manufacturing of the past century and up to the present day. With public interest in retro styling stronger than ever, «Vintage Furniture» is an invaluable historical reference and source book for every collector of furniture, whether they enjoy following a particular designer or…

Juliet Cohen: «Vogue» Make-up»

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: «In «Vogue Make-up», Juliet Cohen throws open her make-up bag and regales us with smart beauty tips from the experts and recommendations from the cosmetic counters. With insider knowledge and professional advice, the book covers all aspects of make-up, from colour eyeshadows to concealers, mascaras to manicures. «Vogue Make-up» demystifies techniques with advice from beauty gurus and make-up…

Ward Laura: Demons

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Demons records and explores the changing visions of evil over the centuries through art history, bringing together a series of striking images of Satan, demons and the wicked in paintings, stained glass, icons, lithographs and illuminated manuscripts. Each chapter opens with an essay exploring and explaining the overlying theme and captions discuss the symbolism in, and techniques of, individual…

Ewing Jerry: Metallica: The Thrash Stash

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Metallica: The Thrash Stash takes you along on the wild, wild ride that was the evolution of the hugely successful band. From dingy basement clubs in the early 1980s through tragedy, success, excess and earsplittingly loud music to recording with the San Francisco Symphony orchestra and Lou Reed, Metallica has seen plenty in its 30-plus years. This beautifully designed and illustrated book also…

Bowie Treasures

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: David Bowie Treasures tells the story of one of the world's most iconic and influential figures in popular music. With a career spanning over four decades, David Bowie has consistently topped charts all over the world, selling an estimated 140 million albums worldwide. David Bowie Treasures, through beautiful photographs and unique memorabilia, illustrates his journey from humble beginnings to…

Steve Malins: Depeche Mode

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: Written with the band's co-operation, Steve Malins' biography throws light on this private, frequently misunderstood group and their lives, which have been bizarre, hilarious, extreme and destructive through three decades of success and excessive celebration. Now fully updated and expanded, this new edition will coincide with the release of the band's 13th album in 2013.

Welch Chris: David Bowie: A Life in Pictures

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: David Bowie is the international figure all starry-eyed hopefuls aspire to when setting out on a path to fame and fortune in the music industry — whether they know it or not. The man had a glittering career fuelled by the spirit of reinvention — he left over 20 albums in his wake — and was as colourful musically as he was dressed. If a picture says a thousand words, this book ranks as the…

Michelle Olley: Love Lust Desire

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Love Lust Desure is the ultimate book of erotic photography, featuring the best work of the leading erotic photographers. These photographs celebrate the huge range of ways in which people express their sexuality, from fetishism to fantasy, and show the beauty of the naked form, male and female. Erotic photography is now at the forefront of fashion, and Love Lust Desire brings together a…