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Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Eric Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. He is a highly respected figure in the pantheon of rock and roll greats, and his long career — with the Yardbirds and Cream, and as a solo artist — has been acknowledged by hundreds of awards and accolades over the years. Eric Clapton celebrates the legendary musician through stunning, rarely…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Through 100 groundbreaking dresses, The History of Fashion in 100 Dresses traces the past and present influences and reinterpretations in clothing design. From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood's mini-crini of 1985, from Herve Leger's 1985 bandage dress to Christopher Kane's 2006 neon version, each landmark dress gives examples of how fashion ideas have been reborn and referenced…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Grand Prix Yesterday & Today is a timely celebration of motor racing. Each spread will show a facet of the sport from those pioneering days of more than 100 years ago juxtaposed with a similar one of recent times. Complementing these expertly chosen images are reflections on the situations then and now. The structure of the book allows today's Formula 1 fan to see just how much things have…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 280) Аннотация: British architect Richard Rogers has been described as the last humanist, in recognition of his determination to create public spaces that encompass the diversity and complexity of the contemporary world. This book takes a look at the work of Rogers and his partners, from his early career in the Sixties and Seventies, to his collaboration with Renzo Piano on the design of the Pompidou Centre…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Bowie 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. Bowie, through beautiful photographs and memorabilia, illustrates his journey from humble beginnings to world superstardom.

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: Who was just seventeen and made Paul's heart go boom? Who was Lady Madonna? Was there really an Eleanor Rigby? What inspired Happiness is a Warm Gun? Why was Paul the walrus and what inspired the lyrics to Ringo's Octopus's Garden? In The Complete Beatles Songs, Steve Turner shatters many well-worn myths and adds a new dimension to the Fab Four's rich legacy by investigating the events…

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Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: «Brigitte Bardot was the first official face of Marianne, the figure synonymous with the liberty of France. She became one of the most famous faces of French cinema during the 50s and 60s and set the world alight when she appeared in And God Created Woman in 1957. Working with some of the most revered film directors in the world, including Jean-Luc Godard and Louis Malle, as well as appearing…

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