Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Costume. Doreen Yarwood It covers every world culture with 650-plus entries in alphabetical order that define and describe designs, materials, accessories, and manufacturing techniques, placing them in historical perspective and tracing the development of tastes and the
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414 Geometric Designs and Motifs (+CD). Dover Publications Inc Circles, squares, ellipses, curves, lines, and angles create unique visual effects that are at times strong and intriguing and sometimes — purely dazzling. More than 400 original, black-and-white, attention-getting graphics that pop, recede, and
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Artistry in Iron. 250 Designs (+CD). A. Raguenet Selected from a rare French multi-volume publication, it features the finest examples of classic European ironwork. An inspiring compilation for historians and metalworkers, this volume features architectural details in a broad range of styles from
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Artistic Japan. 300 Traditional Spot Illustrations (+CD). Carol Belanger Grafton Selected from a periodical called Artistic Japan, originally published in London in 1888 and 1889, the collection features a fascinating array of reproducible, royalty-free art. This treasury of elegantly detailed designs and popular motifs draws
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William & Kate. Celebrating Royal Engagement. Robin Nunn The royal romance of Prince William, second in line to the throne and grandson of Her Majesty the Queen, and Catherine "Kate" Elizabeth Middleton, the daughter of self-made millionaires, is celebrated and examined as a story that could arguably
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Contemporary Celtic Motifs (+CD). Alex Sherman The timeless beauty of these ancient forms is reinterpreted here in more than 200 original designs. -Celtic designs, with their intricate knotwork, dizzying spirals, and repetitive tessellation have a magical quality, both to those who view them
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Fabulous Frocks. Sarah Gristwood Yet the last century alone has seen the most radical changes of style—hemlines swinging from ankle to thigh, outlines alternating between the body-hugging and the bell—and our fascination with the frock has not gone away. -No item of clothing
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Grace Kelly. Life in Pictures. Pierre-Henri Verlhac It is lavishly illustrated chronicle of a unique and glamorous life. This is the first definitive, retrospective photo book published on a Hollywood icon. This book will also coincide with two significant anniversaries: 2006 sees 50 years since
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Big Book of Contemporary Illustration. Martin Dawber From digital drawing, pixilated pictures, and Photoshop fantasies to traditional sketching and painting, it’s a showstopping display of style and technique from more than 160 international artists. Following the hugely successful "Big Book of
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Yves Saint Laurent. Style Yves Saint Laurent’s signature style intertwines references from the art world with those of popular culture and social revolution. In collaboration with Fondation Pierre Berge–Yves Saint Laurent. This retrospective book is the first to cover
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Scottish Jewellery. Diana Scarisbrick In the mid-nineteenth century, demand for the Highland specialties was so high that the supply from local craftsmen had to be supplemented by English imitations. Through the centuries, the distinctive character of Scottish jewelry has enchanted
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Beth Levine Shoes. Helene Verin Long before Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin, Beth Levine was designing shoes that were objects of desire and even lust. If you love shoesand who doesnt?you know that nothing says as much about a womans style as her taste in footwear. Born a
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Alberto Pinto. World Interiors. Alberto Pinto This sumptuous and richly illustrated book features celebrated designer Alberto Pintos most recent interiors. An invitation to escape the everydayto explore the world of Alberto Pinto where elegance, refinement, and luxury combine with his eclectic
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William Morris : Animal / Artifact. James Yood Morris, who lives and works near Seattle, has collaborated with master glass blowers as well as renowned painters and sculptors in making art that is widely admired by artists, sought by collectors, and praised by critics. Internationally acclaimed
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Intimate Chanel. Isabelle Fiemeyer Coco Chanels life and work have been recounted often in print and filmeverything except the details of her most private self: her fondness for symbolism and poetry, the men she loved, her family, and in particular her nephew Andre Palasse, whom she
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Italian Frescoes, Volume 5 : The Baroque Era 1600–1800. Steffi Dr. Roettgen "The fifth in a series of sumptuous volumes dedicated to Italian frescoes published by Abbeville, Italian Frescoes: The Baroque Era, 1600—1800 caps a triumphant finish to one of the finest set of artbooks that one might wish for. The fifth and
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Photography. The Origins 1839 - 1890. Walter Guadagnini The first volume (1839 - 1890) of the History of Photography series considers the years of the invention of photography and those immediately following; extraordinary years from both the point of view of history and of the development of the
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Contemporary Photography from the Far East. Filippo Maggia A true catalogue raisonne, Contemporary Photography from the Far East presents the works of twenty-one of Asias most important contemporary artists who have made their mark on the international contemporary art scene in the fields of photography,
Egyptian Palaces and Villas. Shirley Johnston This lavishly illustrated book offers an unprecedented look inside the opulent estates of the pashas, khedives, and great ladies of 19th-century Egypt, and the princes and kings of the early 20th century. Egypt’s romantic allure does not end with
Marrigje de Maar: Red Roses, Yellow Rain. Huis Marseille Over the course of five trips to China, she photographed housing in Chinese communes that had been scheduled for demolition, finding within them a surprising diversity of types and uses of classical living spaces. Trained sociologist and
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Japanese Art Deco +R. Tomoyuki Onuma Its borders, spot illustrations, and corner ornaments feature stylized flowers, landscapes, flappers, buildings, ships, and other images, all with a Japanese flair. Add an eye-catching touch of the exotic to any project! This unusual collection of
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Japanese Stripes and Splashes (+ CD). Furuya Setsuzan The vivid, unusual images were selected from a rare 1905 two-volume swatch book thought to be originally intended for textile designers. This original collection of intriguing repeated patterns offers more than 150 full-color Japanese woodblock
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1440 Geometric Vector Designs (+ CD). Miguel Angel Sanchez Serrano Take motifs from this visual feast to rev up graphics projects or use them to build your own unique designs Need to enlarge an image? Black-and-white illustrations are vector-based for ultra-clear enhancements. In page after page of dazzling
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Encyclopaedia of Curtians. Catherine Merrick, Rebecca Day, Phoebe Phillips Together with the step-by-step instructions it is THE indispensable curtain-making guide - it has sold more than 30,000 copies worldwide! With graded projects and skills from Quick & Easy to elaborate Swags and Tails, many techniques are explained
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Saxophone Colossus. A Portrait of Sonny Rollins. Bob Blumenthal This intimate appreciation combines the images of John Abbott, who as Rollins’s photographer of choice for the past 20 years has captured the saxophonist at home and at work, and the essays of Bob Blumenthal, a jazz critic who has chronicled
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Fashion Universe of Jean Paul Gaultier Published by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Abrams in conjunction with the first-ever retrospective on Gaultier, this stunning hardcover book in a slipcase explores the ties between the designer and the pop/rock music scene, film, and dance,
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Treasures of Louvre. Michel Laclotte Two hundred years ago, the doors of the Louvre opened to the public for the very first time. ith superb reproductions of nearly 400 of the museums most renowned masterpieces, this glorious little volume provides a grand tour in miniature of the
Treasures of 19th and 20th Century Painting. James Wood Included in this collection are numerous masterpieces of realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Surrealism, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, and other aspects of modernism. The Art Institute of Chicago houses some of the most celebrated
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Norman Rockwell. Christopher Finch But there was something tenacious about his vision, and something uncanny about his access to the wellsprings of public taste. At the outset of his career, Norman Rockwell was not the most likely candidate for long-term celebrity; he was just one
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Great Book of French Impressionism. Diane Kelder Born in controversy, christened in scorn by a sarcastic critic, and developed amid a continuing struggle for recognition and solvency, French Impressionism finally emerged as a powerful and immensely popular artistic movement whose appeal remains
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American Impressionism. William H. Gerdts This exquisite little volume will satisfy the ever-growing passion for American Impressionism. This popular book offers a wealth of beautiful images, with even more color illustrations than the original edition. William H.Gerdts, the preeminent
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Cosy Living. Wim Pauwels The thirty volumes in this series are thematically divided by room (living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and so on), and also by style (including designer homes, country houses and contemporary interiors). The new Home series from Beta-Plus invites
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200 Houses. Mark Cleary From country estates to beachfront holiday retreats, lakeside houses to hip urban dwellings, the one thing all these houses share is quality design. Featured in this massive 800-page collection of residential architecture are houses as diverse in
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Country homes This book looks at a range of country homes. The country houses are rooted in a past based on working the land and in a present largely dedicated to contemplating the landscape. 2009.
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Contemporary Photography from Eastern Europe: History Memory Identity As the title suggests, History, Memory and Identity are the principle open questions for many countries in Eastern Europe that have over the past 20 years seen their course in history change radically in the wake of the fall of the Berlin wall on
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The Medals of the Dassiers of Geneva. William Eisler The book examines the works that established the reputation of the Dassiers, starting with an elegant silver watch case by Jean Dassier for the Fabrique de Geneve (Paris, Louvre), three series of small medals or tokens: The Metamorphoses by Ovid
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Toulouse-Lautrec (Gift Books). Jennifer Ramkalawon In 1882 he moved to Paris to study art, and became friendly with several young artists including Van Gogh, Bonnard and Vuillard. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) was born in the south of France to an eccentric aristocratic family. His
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Fashion Statements. Interviews with Fashion Designers. Francesca Alfano Miglietti In 44 interviews, previously published in the Italian art magazine Virus, designers and photographers define their concept of fashion. In this book Francesca Alfano Miglietti offers a collection of everything that has created scandal, enthusiasm,
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Michelangelo Sculptor,Painter,Architect. Elena Capretti Un libro magnificamente illustrato per il pubblico degli appassionati, con testi aggiornatissimi. In una nuova e originale formula, tutto Michelangelo. Italian edition available. ENGLISH TEXT. Из серии: Atlanti Compatti Arte
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Dali (Skira Mini Art Books). Costantino Porcu This pocket-sized book, abundantly illustrated, tells the history of his art and life, from his early experiments to his great masterpieces, such as Young Woman at the Window, The Enigma of Desire, The Persistence of Memory, Premonition of Civil
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Victore or, Who Died and Made You Boss? Known for making vivid, memorable, and often controversial work, Victore has sought comrades, not clients—brave, smart collaborators who have encouraged him to reinterpret old design solutions and to pressure viewers to think about issues in a
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Leonardo Da Vinci-Skira Mini Art. Lucia Aquino Artist, draftsman, inventor, and philosopher, his contributions to modern society are profound and wide-reaching. Leonardo da Vinci possessed arguably the greatest mind the world has ever known. It also analyzes the history and significance of
Imperial Chinese Robes. From the Forbidden City. Ming Wilson In Qing dynasty China, there were clear rules on what to wear on different occasions. Focusing on the dress and accessories of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), this exquisite book captures the grandeur of the garments worn by emperors and empresses
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The Statues of London. Claire Bullus, Ronald Asprey This elegant survey presents more than 80 of the best and most interesting statues throughout the capital, from Boudicca near the Houses of Parliament to Bobby Moore at Wembley Stadium. London boasts more statues than any other city in the world,
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The Ornamental Arts of Japan. Audsley George Ashdown A passion for Japanese culture swept Europe, and this landmark publication opened the eyes of the world to the grace and beauty of Japanese design. Japanese art was virtually unknown in the West until the middle of the nineteenth century, when the