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 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 1 381 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…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 156 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 228) Аннотация: A visual celebration of one of rock's sexiest, most magnetic stars. Lenny Kravitz is the quintessential rock god: he has musical chops, glamorous style, and sex appeal for miles. Kravitz's talents as a writer, producer, actor, and multi-instrumentalist are without question: he has won four consecutive Grammy Awards, setting a record for the most wins in the Best Male Rock Vocal Performance…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 220) Аннотация: Published on the occasion of an exhibition of the same name, Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing is the first book on the Schorr Collection of Basquiat's works on paper. Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was barely out of his teens when he rocketed to the center of New York's art scene; he was 27 when he died of a heroin overdose. A friend of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, and always controversial,…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: The bible of indie culture. index A to Z celebrates the uncompromising personalities, humor, and DIY brilliance of the indie generation and captures the spirit of the era with sections like F for Fashion, featuring designers Kate Spade and Marc Jacobs; I for Indie with Harmony Korine and John Waters; and others such as Royalty, Vanished, and X-Rated. Paying homage to Generation X's OItO glossy,…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: The preeminent luxury silver brand in the world, Georg Jensen is the essence of Danish design and craftsmanship. Founded in 1904, Georg Jensen has a deep heritage in high-end silversmithing that represents timeless design and enduring style. The eponymous founder was trained as an artist at the turn of the twentieth century, and his jewelry designs in the art nouveau style won immediate acclaim.…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Written by Halston's niece and confidante, this is the first monograph to chronicle the designer's life and his glamorous, minimalist aesthetic that personified American fashion in the electric 1970s. After rising in the fashion world from his beginnings as a milliner for Bergdorf Goodman, Roy Halston Frowick (1932-1990) launched his eponymous womenswear label in 1968, buoyed by his connections…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: An invitation into the evocative, human-scaled, and artful interiors designed by Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright: The Rooms presents the warm interior spaces and exceptional design work of this beloved American master. Wright was an early proponent of total design. Unsatisfied with what was available in designing a given space or home, he invented what was needed, developing a language of…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: The first monograph published on the acclaimed fashion house celebrates a brand famous for its lustrous fabrics and artisanal quality. Gimmo Etro founded the eponymous fashion company in 1968 with the launch of a range of fabrics made with noble and natural fibers embellished with original designs via an innovative color process. The company's signature paisley motif appeared in its first…