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The extraordinary life story of Song Huai-Kuei, better known as Madame Song, follows the arc of 20th-century history. Artist, entrepreneur and impresario, Song broke cultural barriers for love, transcended Cold War borders for her art, and laid the foundations for a global fashion industry. With her cosmopolitan outlook, she defined an influential vision for Chinese culture on the world stage and asserted an Asian perspective in 21st-century art and design. Madame Song is a name that everyone interested in the roots of contemporary visual culture needs to know.
At the heart of this volume is a critical biography that explores Song's youth in revolutionary China, her cross-cultural marriage to Bulgarian fibre artist Maryn Varbanov, her success within avant-garde circles in Eastern and Western Europe during the Cold War, and finally her efforts within China to revive traditional aesthetics in tandem with the explosive rise of global couture. Throughout her life, she cultivated an aspirational image of what a modern Chinese woman could be within a changing and opening world. A consummate networker, Song built bridges between people, disciplines and business interests, often in the elegant surroundings of Maxim's de Paris, Beijing, the restaurant she famously helped to open.
In tracking the highs and lows of the massive social changes that occurred throughout her lifetime, Madame Song's exceptional life serves as a fascinating lens through which to view 20th-century China.

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Between documentation and fiction-the realities of four world-famous photographers.

Recognizing strangeness in familiar objects, the present in the past, the artificial in the authentic-the four masterly photographers in this collection offer glimpses of a world that blurs the boundary between reality and imagination. Showcasing the work of Thomas Demand, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Andreas Gursky, and Jeff Wall, this book presents four photographers whose images skillfully interrogate the possibilities and limitations of their medium.

Working with both analog and digital technologies, each photographer not only formulates a wholly distinct way of seeing reality but also analyzes human perception itself, inviting viewers to individually interpret their works. Their subjects range from fleeting everyday scenes to mysterious events and re-enacted historical happenings. What these images all share is the artists' intent to meld the documentary-traditionally seen as photography's cardinal virtue-with the fictional. This exclusive volume presents the works of the stars of the contemporary international photography scene.

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Mag-Art полон креативных идей. На страницах книги вы найдете примеры различных стилей оформления журналов; использования стандартных и новых форматов; применения разнообразных материалов для обложки и упаковки издания. Интересные приемы внутренней навигации, иерархии заголовков, оформления колонтитулов и, конечно же, постпечатной обработки не оставят равнодушным ни одного профессионального дизайнера.
Издание на английском языке.

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The world s greatest magicians from the Middle Ages to the 1950s
Magic has enchanted humankind for millennia, evoking terror, laughter, shock, and amazement. Once persecuted as heretics and sorcerers, magicians have always been conduits to a parallel universe of limitless possibility whether invoking spirits, reading minds, or inverting the laws of nature by sleight of hand. Long before science fiction, virtual realities, video games, and the Internet, the craft of magic was the most powerful fantasy world man had ever known. As the pioneers of special effects throughout history, magicians have never ceased to mystify us by making the impossible possible.

This book celebrates more than 500 years of the stunning visual culture of the world s greatest magicians. Featuring more than 750 rarely seen vintage posters, photographs, handbills, and engravings as well as paintings by Hieronymus Bosch and Bruegel among others, Magic traces the history of magic as a performing art from the 1400s to the 1950s. Combining sensational images with incisive text, the book explores the evolution of the magicians craft, from medieval street performers to the brilliant stage magicians who gave rise to cinematic special effects; from the 19th century s golden age of magic to groundbreaking daredevils like Houdini and the early 20th century s vaudevillians.

Серия: Art History

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Featuring new and iconic images, this follow-up to Prestel's highly successful A Year in Photography: Magnum Archive includes some of the most striking photography ever collected in one volume. As readers flip the pages they will find themselves traveling from west to east across the globe. Each country is represented in three or four images captured by a single photographer. While renowned figures such as Robert Capa, Bruce Davidson, and Martin Parr are included, readers will also find younger photographers such as Olivia Arthur, Alessandra Sanguinetti, and Mikhael Subotzky, all of whom present dazzling new views of our changing world. Shining a light on the human condition in every corner of the globe, this compilation exemplifies Magnum founder Henry Cartier- Bresson's vision of "a community of thought, a shared human quality, a curiosity about what is going on in the world, a respect for what is going on and a desire to transcribe it visually."

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The photography book of the decade and a landmark publication celebrating the vision, imagination and brilliance of the world's most renowned photographic agency. There are very few books which can be genuinely thought of as 'exceptional' - this is one of them.
With over 400 images selected by Magnum's photographers, this is at once a permanent record of many of the iconic images from the last 60 years by a legendary creative collective, and an insight, as seen through the critical eyes and minds of Magnum photographers, into what makes a great photograph.
Organized by photographer, Magnum Magnum harks back to Magnum's early days, evoking the spirit of what made it such a unique creative environment, where each of the four founding members picture-edited the others' photographs. Here, a current Magnum photographer selects and critiques six key works of another of the 69 photographers featured, with a commentary explaining the rationale behind their choice.
Including the work of both the acknowledged greats of photography in the 20th century and the modern masters and rising stars of our time, this is the essential book for anyone interested in photography or the world depicted by it.

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The first complete illustrated bibliography of 1, 000 iconic photobooks created by members of the renowned photo agency

This fascinating in-depth survey brings Magnum's history alive through the genre of the photobook - an essential vehicle for photographers to share their work.

Its pages include unpublished behind-the-scenes material, together with ephemera from the photographers' archives about the making of their books. With an introduction by Fred Ritchin and texts by Carole Naggar, this book explores the evolution of the photobook, as well as the important role that Magnum has played in the history of documentary photography.

Серия: Art Photo

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A duo of high-profile tastemakers invite readers inside fifteen homes that are infused with the blend of vintage and contemporary style that is the essence of Parisian chic.

Style icon Ines de la Fressange and globe-trotting artist Marin Montagut share a uniquely Parisian sensibility for interiors that combine a variety of design traditions into a harmonious living space.

With extensive photographs, watercolor illustrations, mood boards, color palettes, and practical advice on the indispensable objects that personalize each maison, this exquisite volume is rich in inspiration for creating Parisian chic at home.

Natural materials wood, wicker, bamboo, cotton, and linen create warmth and personality. Vintage suitcases, vegetable crates, and jewel-toned pharmaceutical jars transform into charming storage containers. Embroidered cushions, terrariums, and fresh flowers enliven a room with pops of color. Collages, original art, or humble objects displayed in a series add a signature style to each residence.

The authors take readers inside fifteen Parisian apartments including their own that demonstrate how to imbue a home with a sense of well-being through a mix of vintage and contemporary styles. Each owner is passionate about home decor whether in a studio, loft, or duplex and they continually evolve their interior with new treasures uncovered in flea markets, on their travels, at design fairs, or in artisanal workshops.

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Man Ray (1890-1976) is indisputably one of the most original artists of the 20th century. His revolutionary nude studies, fashion work, and portraits opened a new chapter in the history of photography. Born under the name of Emmanuel Radnitzky in Philadelphia, he began his artistic career in New York. In 1921 he moved to Paris, where he was enthusiastically welcomed into Dadaist and Surrealist circles. Man Ray experimented tirelessly with new photographic techniques, multiple exposure, rayography, and solarization being some of his most famous. Erotic, playful, and sometimes sinister, his compositions show unusual bodies and objects: strange, striking images that transform our perceptions of reality. This collection of famous, lesser known, and unknown works fully illustrates Man Ray's singular visionary power.

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Flower are one of the most common subjects for artwork, yet Mapplethorpe excels at bringing something radically new to his flower photographs. Setting them in a universe apart, their poses are classical, reduced to a series of essential forms. Their compositions are profoundly simple but mask a complex dynamic. Each one is evocative, and almost always sexually charged. When photographed by Mapplethorpe, these delicate organisms become almost muscular in their raw power.
Robert Mapplethorpe was born in 1946 and was raised in Long Island, New York. He received a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. By the early 1980s, he challenged the definition of photography with new techniques and formats. Mapplethorpe continued to create powerful images until his death from AIDS in 1989.
Often marveled at, but never equaled, Mapplethorpe's flower photographs are sublimely beautiful
These images represent some of Mapplethorpe's-and photography's-finest moments
Design by Dimitri Levas
Text in English, German and French

Серия: Photography

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Entering fashion history in 1993 with his notorious `grunge' collection for Perry Ellis, Marc Jacobs would soon be hailed by American Vogue as `the dauphin of grungy, understated cool'. He quickly rose to become one of the most influential designers of his generation, both at the helm of his own label and as creative director of Louis Vuitton from 1998 to 2014.
Known for his collaborations with prominent artists, musicians and muses - from Stephen Sprouse to Sonic Youth, Debbie Harry, Sofia Coppola and Chloe Sevigny, Marc Jacobs `changed what it means to be a fashion designer, just as once upon a time Andy Warhol changed what it meant to be an artist', according to fashion historian Valerie Steele. Opening with an essay on the designer's work, Marc Jacobs: Unseen unfolds chronologically, revisiting the designer's most iconic creations and revealing previously unseen behind-the-scenes moments of models, hairdressers, stylists, make-up artists and Marc Jacobs himself at their most creative. Robert Fairer's stunning and highenergy photographs capture the youth, glamour and spirit that defined Jacobs's shows.

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Twenty-one houses in and around Marfa, Texas, provide a glimpse at creative life and design in one of the art world's most intriguing destinations. When Donald Judd began his Marfa project in the early 1970s, it was regarded as an idiosyncratic quest. Today, Judd is revered for his minimalist art and the stringent standards he applied to everything around him, including interiors, architecture, and furniture. The former water stop has become a mecca for artists, art pilgrims, and design aficionados drawn to the creative enclave, the permanent installations called "among the largest and most beautiful in the world, " and the austerely beautiful high-desert landscape. In keeping with Judd's site-specific intentions, those who call Marfa home have made a choice to live in concert with their untamed, open surroundings. Marfa Modern features houses that represent unique responses to this setting-the sky, its light and sense of isolation-some that even predate Judd's arrival. Here, conceptual artist Michael Phelan lives in a former Texaco service station with battery acid stains on the concrete floor and a twenty-foot dining table lining one wall. A chef's modest house comes with the satisfaction of being handmade down to its side tables and bath, which expands into a private courtyard with an outdoor tub. Another artist uses the many rooms of her house, a former jail, to shift between different mediums-with Judd's Fort D. A. Russell works always visible from her second-story sun porch. Extraordinary building costs mean that Marfa dwellers embrace a culture of frontier ingenuity and freedom from excess-salvaged metal signs become sliding doors and lengths of pipe become lighting fixtures, industrial warehouses are redesigned after the area's white-cube galleries to create space for private or personally created art collections, and other materials are suggested by the land itself: walls are made of adobe bricks or rammed earth to form sculptural courtyards, or, in one remarkable instance, a mix of mud and brick plastered with local soils, cactus mucilage, horse manure, and straw.

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- Updated edition on the occasion of an exhibition at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, held from 22 March 2018 until 2 September 2018

- Includes extra images from an exhibition held in Antwerp, and new texts by Olivier Gabet and Ina Delcourt

- A celebration of Martin Margiela's stunning body of work seldom examined during his time at the French luxury house, Hermes

- Published with the cooperation of the reclusive Margiela himself
"Anybody who's aware of what life is in a contemporary world is influenced by Margiela." - Marc Jacobs.

Martin Margiela, known for his avant-garde ideas and cult following, became the arbiter of all things classic French Chic. His ability to apply his unique design process to vastly different fashion houses is the hallmark of a great designer. This new edition of Margiela. The Hermes Years has been published with the cooperation of the reclusive Margiela himself, including never-before-published photographs, drawings and testimonies

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Now Taschen has paired Mailer's original text with Bert Stern's photographs from the legendary Last Sitting-widely considered the most intimate photographs of Monroe ever taken-to create a fitting tribute to the woman who, at the time of her death in 1962, was the world's most famous, a symbol of glamour and eroticism for an entire generation. But though she was feted and adored by her public, her private life was that of a little girl lost, desperate to find love and security. Mailer's Marilyn is beautiful, tragic, and complex. As Mailer reflects upon her life - from her bleak childhood through to the mysterious circumstances of her death - she emerges as a symbol of the bizarre decade during which she reigned as Hollywood's greatest female star.
This book, conceived by Lawrence Schiller, Mailer's collaborator on five works, combines the author's masterful text with Stern's penetrating images of the 36-year-old Marilyn. Photographed for Vogue magazine over three days at the Bel-Air Hotel, Marilyn had never allowed such unfettered access, nor had she looked so breathtakingly beautiful. Six weeks later, mysteriously, she was dead. In this bold synthesis of literary classic and legendary portrait sitting, Mailer and Stern lift the veils of confusion surrounding Monroe - the woman, the star, the sex symbol - and offer profound insight into an iconic figure whose true personality remains an enigma even today.
First published as a Taschen limited collector's edition, this book is now available in a popular hardcover version, published on 50th anniversary of Bert Stern's Last Sitting and of Marilyn Monroe's death, August 5, 1962.

Серия: Фотоальбомы

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On her final film, Marilyn Monroe gave a young photographer his big break, and this is their story
You re already famous, now you re going to make me famous, photographer Lawrence Schiller said to Marilyn Monroe as they discussed the photos he was about to shoot of her. Don t be so cocky, Marilyn replied, photographers can be easily replaced. The year was 1962, and Schiller, 25, was on assignment for Paris Match magazine. He already knew Marilyn they had met on the set of Let s Make Love but nothing could have prepared him for the day she appeared nude in the motion picture Something s Got to Give.

Marilyn & Me is an intimate story of a legend before her fall and a young photographer on his way up. Schiller s extraordinary photographs and vibrant storytelling take us back to that time with tact, humor, and compassion. With more than 100 images, including rare outtakes from the set of Marilyn s last film, the result is a real and unexpected portrait that captures the star in the midst of her final months.

Серия: Art Photo

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Inspired by the boys and girls from Copacabana.
Mario Testino is one of the world's most successful fashion and portrait photographers, whose images are noted for their freshness and intimacy. Peruvian by birth, Testino has been fascinated by Rio de Janeiro since his earliest summer vacations. "When I was 14, on holiday, and going from my house to the beach and seeing everyone walk everywhere in their tiny bathing suits-the girls and boys were so sexy and carefree and wild-I just could not believe it." This easy sensuality, sexual freedom and lust for life left a deep impression; Testino has been going back ever since, for work and fun, passion and inspiration. Featuring candid shots of exquisite cariocas baring nubile flesh, including supermodel Gisele Bundchen, MaRIO DE JANEIRO Testino captures the essence of this incomparably seductive city and its sultry citizens. From its breathtaking sunset panoramas, to the throbbing chaos of its world-famous carnival, this is Testino's love poem to the Brazilian metropolis that captured his teenage heart, and never let go.
Features include:
- Foreword by songwriter and singer Caetano Veloso
- Introduction by actress/TV personality Regina Case
- Essay by supermodel Gisele Bundchen
- Softcover with plastic jacket-for beach reading-available in yellow, orange or red, inspired by Rio's glorious sunsets!
About the photographer:
Peruvian-born Mario Testino travels extensively shooting for Vanity Fair, American, British, and French Vogue. Other clients include Burberry, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Michael Kors. His solo exhibitions have shown in galleries worldwide, and his work is held in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery and V&A Museum in London, and others. He holds the Medalha Tiradentes, the state of Rio de Janeiro's highest award.

Серия: Фотоальбомы

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In I Love You, Mario Testino presents a celebration of weddings. A beginning in life -that is also a culmination and a public promise - captured by a unique photographic point of view which shows beauty not only in emotion and tradition, but in the complete intimacy of shared joy.

Featuring essays by the illustrious fashion designer Carolina Herrera and party expert Riccardo Lanza, the book traces Testino's memories of many iconic moments and many unknown ones, captured in the privacy of close friendship and family. Unparalleled access unveils the secret, the tender, the wild and the festive of such celebrations, some of which can be considered the most talked-about unions of the past four decades.

I Love You is a homage to weddings and to everything they comprise. A love declaration and a glimpse into the heart of brides getting ready, special rites among friends, the zest of extraordinary parties. Every image showing the unique fantasies of a life to start anew.

"Long live love!"

- Mario Testino

Серия: Art Photo

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The mere mention of Mario Testino's name evokes a rush of adrenalin in anyone that cares, even a bit, about the worlds of fashion and celebrity. So omnipresent is he at major magazine shoots and A-list events - an insider if ever there was one - that he has become a celebrity himself.
The launch of Testino's latest book, to celebrate his inaugural exhibition in China, brings together an exciting selection of his best studio work with glamorous examples of his candid shots.
A beaming Gwyneth Paltrow clutching her freshly-won Oscar, a fur-cloaked Jennifer Lopez atop a commode, and the unforgettable portraits of royalty including Diana, Princess of Wales, and her sons are just a few of the hundreds of iconic pictures that are brought together, for the first time, inside the book.
Testino's best recent advertising and fashion work rounds out the selection, making this a must-have collector's item for any art or fashion lover's library.

Серия: Фотоальбомы

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Each year the pristine beaches, lush pine forests, and picturesque New England towns of Martha s Vineyard draw tens of thousands of admirers to this beautiful island. Some of these visitors have become part-time residents, building contemporary homes alongside the traditional Victorian cottages, sea captains mansions, and colonial farmhouses that comprise the island s cultural and architectural heritage. Rarely does one find such a concentration of outstanding contemporary design.

Authors Keith Moskow and Robert Linn expand their 2005 survey of Vineyard residential design to present twenty-five new houses that extend the traditional Vineyard vernacular of shingled houses and cottages. Each of the architects has described the goals for the project and the source of the design. Some reference nautical themes, others environmental concerns, and still others appropriateness of materials and scale. A significant number rely on a plan strategy based on a series of pavilions to minimize intrusion in the landscape while still taking advantage of views and prevailing breezes. What links the houses is that they are all built to stand the test of time in the sometimes extreme marine environment and they respectfully break with tradition.

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A breathtaking survey of 20 years of fashion designs by Martin Margiela

Timed to coincide with a major exhibition, this volume revisits the years during which celebrated designer Martin Margiela achieved the status as one of the most important designers at work today. One of the "Antwerp group of six" who changed the face of contemporary fashion, Margiela created 41 runway shows between 1989 and 2009 which promoted a unique vision of understated luxury -- monochromes, oversize volumes, and his signature "constructed-deconstructed" cuts - whose credo is comfort, timelessness, sensuality, and authenticity.
Famously reclusive, Margiela never showed his face even at his own shows in order that the work could stand purely on its own, free from any link to celebrity or self-promotion. This volume chronicles these amazing fashion shows in careful detail: the extraordinary spaces, the music, the designer's intentions, the iconic pieces. Over the years, recurring motifs and inspirations become more apparent including anonymity, whiteness, past and anteriority, diversion. The book reveals the sensitive, poetic and incredibly innovative universe of this most influential contemporary fashion designer.

Серия: Art Fashion

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Mass housing in Germany, Russia, and Ukraine represents an enormous volume of housing today and therefore an important tool for the future development of cities. But transformation of these districts is needed due to the functional, societal, and technical challenges they face. How can sustainable, socially compatible, ecologically responsible, and economically efficient development be achieved?
This book summarises the results of a three-year research project. Based on the selected case studies, it points out the qualities and values as well as the problems and possibilities involved in spatially transforming prefabricated housing estates from the 1960s and 1970s.
The specific features and characteristics of the socialist city are evaluated with respect to their potentials and difficulties, and with regard to the requirements placed on future district planning and development. Hence this book contributes to the on-going discussion and serves as a valuable basis for developing planning strategies.

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Offers a tantalizing glimpse inside some of the world's most stylish houses Every great architect has an original vision. The ability of master architects to see the big picture, to create inclusive, responsive designs that embrace building, site, and interiors with subtlety and style, leads to their work gaining widespread praise and international acclaim. Their talent and ambition, along with an unfaltering attention to detail and flair for fusing art and architecture, combine to produce houses of unparalleled style and comfort. Masterpiece: Iconic Houses by Great Contemporary Architects presents an up-to-the-minute collection of residential work from these much-lauded practitioners, proving that architecture can always be re-imagined. This invaluable new compendium of spectacular houses designed by architecture's brightest stars also provides unique insights into their personal design philosophies. Stunning architectural photography of each house is supplemented with detailed descriptions, plans, sections, and sketches, revealing the mastery behind each design. Project locations range from the USA to France, from Italy to Dubai, and from Hong Kong to Spain.

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This work contains more than 350 designs, of which 256 are letter, that display the glories of extant medieval manuscripts. The illuminated letters and borders not only comprise a practical archive of usable lettering, they also offer a wonderful glimpse of the ancient art of manuscript illumination. Original selection of plates from The Art of Illuminating As Practised in Europe from the Earliest Times , originally published by Day and Son, London, 1860.

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Растущее разнообразие ассортимента материалов для создания интерьеров делает процесс их отбора все более трудоемким. Это практическое пособие содержит профессиональный обзор многочисленных типов материалов, необходимых для оформления различных поверхностей и объектов.
Авторами книги детально проанализированы как традиционные, так и современные материалы, а также способы их сочетания и технологии отделки, в итоге определяющие качество поверхностей. Фактура материала и рисунок его укладки также играют важную роль в воплощении задуманного образа и достижении конкретного пространственного эффекта. Именно поэтому книга включает большое количество шаблонов, данных о свойствах материалов и методах их применения. Издание призвано восполнить недостаток информации по этой теме, стать источником вдохновения для дизайнеров и архитекторов и, конечно, настольной книгой и студентов.
Язык издания: английский.

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This new sensibility, which we have dared to call maximalism, brings together the intentions of designers who are building a new complex and eclectic modernity. As it occurs in each aesthetic trend born with energy, maximalism has shaken all the disciplines and even has contributed to the combination of all of them with the consequent derivation of new multidisciplinary material.
Text in English, Spanish

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During its most creative period (1879-1915), McKim, Mead & White received nearly 1, 000 commissions, which include many of the most famous and important buildings ever built in America-among them, and included here in lavish new photography, are the Boston Public Library, Madison Square Garden, Washington Memorial Arch, Morgan Library, the campuses of Columbia and Harvard universities, Pennsylvania Station in New York (archival photos), the American Academy in Rome, and the Harvard, Metropolitan, and University clubs in New York. An unprecedented tribute to this legendary firm, McKim, Mead & White: The Masterworks is certain to stand the test of time as one of the most important publications in architecture.

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This beautiful book illustrates the splendid ornamental lettering and decorative art in illuminated Russian manuscripts dating from the 10th through the 16th centuries. It contains over 1000 motifs reprinted in full color from a rare book of design first published in France in 1870. Among the designs are richly embellished letters from the Cyrillic and Greek alphabets, elaborate manuscript page heads and ornate corners and borders. Many of the designs incorporate mythological creatures, religious iconography and design elements deeply rooted in early Slavic and Byzantine cultures. There is a strong Celtic flavor as well. On page after page, the distinctive motifs in this collection reflect the unique heritage of Russian design, a rich amalgam of East and West. Students of graphic design and the decorative arts will find the book an invaluable reference. Graphic artists will find these rare, copyright free examples of medieval ornament, which lend themselves to color copying, ...

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Based on the French Riviera in Mougins Village on the heights of Cannes, Francobelge Interiors founded in 2016 specializes in the realization of construction, renovation and decoration projects.

With more than 15 years of experience and a passion for decoration, Francobelge Interiors creates organic interiors inspired by natural colors and elements of nature.

Francobelge Interiors is the alliance of noble and authentic French materials subtly mixed with warm Belgian interiors. Inspired by numerous trips around the world, their team has been able to take advantage of the different harmonies and styles to create timeless, sober and elegant custom interiors.

In close collaboration with teams of qualified craftsmen, Francobelge Interiors accompanies its clients in projects from Monaco to Saint-Tropez as well as abroad, in the Netherlands, Belgium, the United States, Switzerland Their field of vision is limitless.

In this first monograph, Francobelge Interiors shows 10 recent houses and apartments at the French Riviera, in Monaco, Monte Carlo and in Los Angeles.

Text in English and French.

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The Mediterranean coast is attracting a growing number of people from all over the world, both holiday-makers and other visitors, some of whom eventually decide to settle in one of the countries that enjoy its unique environment. The benign climate, with its dry summers and mild winters, as well as the stunning tapestry of bays, rocky coves, sandy beaches, lush mountain ranges and strong red earth have all conspired to create a unique Mediterranean architectural style. Exceptionally beautiful houses, apartments and estates, many of which have been meticulously restored, all reflect their surroundings. The bright colors, the terracotta tiles of the roofs, the white-washed walls and interior details are still the most typical design elements, but reinterpreted in a thousand different ways. The residences featured in this book are fine examples of the splendor and enchantment of Mediterranean architecture. They have been selected to pay homage to the various cultures that contribute to resplendence and to illustrate the perfect fusion between tradition modernism.
Издание на английском, французском и немецком языках.

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One single word best sums up human behaviour over the past 150 years: consumption. And the unbridled frenzy with which humankind has come to need newer things at a quicker pace has found its ultimate expression in the mall. The mall concept was invented in Europe in the late 19th century - in the form of shopping arcades - and has evolved to become the huge complexes that we see today. In "Mega Malls", we see that the mall has become a place where we can satisfy even the most insignificant of our needs, and for many years now this has involved much more than simply supplying ourselves with food or any other item imaginable. As shown in the variety of projects selected in this compilation - chosen from among the most impressive shopping centres in the world - the mall has become a place offering shopping and entertainment in equal doses. Through the full-coloured images and illustrations in "Mega Malls", it is not hard to see how malls have become an all-encompassing feature in our lives.
Литература на английском языке.

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The work of Erich Mendelsohn (1887-1953) is extraordinarily open-minded in its attitude to material and planning, as a result of his completely original form of architectural thinking. Mendelsohn`s genius lay in the fact that he was not influenced by his predecessors; rather, his imagination sprung from an entirely personal place, refusing to borrow from any existing artistic forms or styles. He became famous with the Einsteinturm in Potsdam (the supreme masterpiece of architectural expressionism, one of the most heretical and revolutionary works in history), the Hat Factory in Luckenwalde, and the Schocken Department Store in Stuttgart. To this day, Mendelsohn`s methods remain stimulating and provocative and his work begs to be (re)discovered.
Издание на английском языке.

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Appetite for art: over one hundred years of menu graphics
Until restaurants became commonplace in the late 1800s, printed menus for meals were rare commodities reserved for special occasions. As restaurants proliferated, the menu became more than just a culinary listing. The design of the menu became an integral part of eating out and as such menus became a marketing tool and a favored keepsake.
Menu Design is an omnibus showcasing the best examples of this graphic art. With nearly 800 examples, illustrated in vibrant color, this deluxe volume not only showcases this extraordinary collection of paper ephemera but serves as a history of restaurants and dining out in America. In addition to the menu covers, many menu interiors are featured providing a epicurean tour and insight to more than a hundred years of dining out. An introduction on the history of menu design by graphic design writer Steven Heller and extended captions by culinary historian John Mariani accompany the menus throughout the book. Various photographs of restaurants round out this compendium that will appeal to anyone who enjoys dining out and its graphic and gastronomic history.
Nearly 800 stunning examples of menu design Covers
more than a century of exquisite vintage design

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A culinary and graphic travelogue through Europe

Jim Heimann s new book on Menu Design in Europe is a mouthwatering feast for the eyes, featuring hundreds of European menus from the early 19th century to the end of the millennium. At once a history of continental cuisine and a sprawling survey of graphic styles, Menu Design in Europe satisfies the craving for foodies and design enthusiasts alike.

The dominance of French cuisine provided the template for the culinary delights that spread throughout (and beyond) the continent. As restaurants and dining experiences increased in the 19th century, the need for a more formal presentation of available items resulted in a range of printed menus that could be both extravagant and simple. The 1891 menu from Paris s Le Grand Vefour, with its intricate die-cut design, evokes a bustling Belle Epoque bistro, while the 1932 menu from London s Royal Palace Hotel transports you to the bar at a spirited, Jazz Age nightspot. On the opposite side of the design spectrum, the menu for the mid-century Lasserre restaurant expresses a surrealistic simplicity. A range of stylistic decades is represented, from masterpieces of Art Nouveau and Art Deco to the graphic appropriations of the German Democratic Republic. Also showcased are the Michelin awarded restaurants of the celebrity chef era and rarities such as a German military menu from World War II.

More than just bills of fare, these menus often represent a memorable dining experience, at times being presented with as much care and attention to detail as the meal itself. So, although one cannot sit in La Tour D Argent in 1952 and sample its famous duck dish Le Caneton Tour d Argent, we can surely imagine what it was like when looking at the waterfowl-themed illustration displaying the night s offerings. Featuring an essay by graphic design historian Steven Heller and captions by leading ephemerist and antiquarian book dealer Marc Selvaggio, Menu Design In Europe features menus from leading collectors and institutions, providing a sumptuous visual banquet and historical document of two centuries of culinary traditions.

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Exploding with color, textures, patterns, and ideas, this guide to the best of Mexican decor is packed cover to cover with splendid eye-popping photos. From Costa Careyes to the Yucatan Peninsula, this diverse selection of villas, casitas, haciendas, cabanas, and palapas paints a multihued picture of Mexican style.
Редактор: Angelika Taschen.
Фотографы: Barbara and Rene Stoeltie.
Издание на английском, французском и немецком языках.

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Miami has long been known for its miles of sandy beaches and for the melting pot of Hispanic immigrants who reside in neighborhoods extending inland from Miami Beach. But the third most popular American city after Los Angeles and New York is also famous for its unique contemporary architecture. Miami Houses is a beautifully produced and copiously illustrated tour of residential design by renowned architects such as Ramon Pacheco, Pablo Uribe, Barry Sugarman, Alain Schuhmann, and Santiago Bernal. The dazzling re-designs of houses in the landmark Art Deco District and the distinctive Latin-inspired interior design on view here have succeeded in making innovation the hallmark of Miami style. Includes an introduction and helpful captions.
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What city made Don Johnson a Ferrari-driving pastel-suit-wearing international icon, is playground for the America's retired upper crust, birthplace of the plastic-pink-flamingo-in-the-front-yard phenomenon, and home to America's biggest Cuban population? You don't have to be a genius to figure out that Miami is the singular town in question. Fun, happy, and sexy homes populate this dreamy seaside city where blue sky, green palm leaves, and electric vibes provide an exotic backdrop to the fabulous and outrageous interiors we've selected for you. Among the gems we've mined for this new addition to our Interiors collection are locations used in the television series "Flipper" and "Miami Vice, " a house on stilts suspended over the crystal clear ocean water, a high-rise apartment with jaw-dropping views, the Art Deco fabulousness of Morris Lapidus's Eden Roc hotel, and a Cuban woman's modest home bursting with kitschy religious paraphernalia. Whether they're exploding with color and pizzazz or imploding with white minimalism, these are the creme de la creme of Miami pads.
About the editor:
Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle.
About the photographer:
New York-based French photographer Eric Laignel captures architecture and design for the pleasure of the eyes. His work is regularly featured in various international publications, though his favorites projects remain TASCHEN s Berlin Interiors and Miami Interiors.
About the author:
Patricia Parinejad graduated in Germany, started as a producer and author for the international press, and collaborated with TASCHEN on several book projects. As a photographer, she works with high end design and architectural companies and clients such as Cartier and Air France and her artistic work is part of different private collections. She resides in Paris and Los Angeles.
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Fun, happy, and sexy homes populate this dreamy seaside city where blue sky, green palm leaves, and electric vibes provide an exotic backdrop to the fabulous and outrageous interiors we`ve selected for you. Whether they`re exploding with color and pizzazz or imploding with white minimalism, these are the creme de la creme of Miami pads.
Highlights include:
- classic 1950s Eden Roc Hotel by Morris Lapidus
- residence of artist Michele Oka in South Beach
- the house of Tui Pranich designed according to strict Feng Shui principles
- apartment of a Cuban woman in an Art Deco district
- "Stiltsville"-colorful huts hovering over the water on stilts
Редактор: Angelika Taschen.
Фотограф: Eric Laignel.
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In this collaborative volume, black-and-white photographs by London-based Russian photographer Sasha Gusov (born 1960) document the shooting of Russian film director Andrei Konchalovsky's (born 1937) film The Sin. Both taking Michelangelo as their subject, Gusov's photographs resemble Quattrocento paintings, capturing Konchalovsky's actors in stark and meditative poses.

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This definitive survey of one of the most popular, collectable and dynamic periods of international design offers a rich overview of all aspects of the subject. Mid-century furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles, product design, industrial design, graphics and posters are covered, as well as architecture and interior design, exemplifying post-war optimism and energy, use of innovative and affordable materials and forms of mass manufacture, and newly developed precepts of good design .
Nearly 100 major and influential creators of the mid-century period are highlighted, whether based in Scandinavia, Western Europe, America, Japan, Brazil or Australia. They include icons such as Saul Bass, Robin Day, Charles and Ray Eames, Marimekko, Isamu Noguchi, Dieter Rams, Lucie Rie and Paolo Venini, as well as architects Alvar Aalto, Philip Johnson, Richard Neutra and Oscar Niemeyer. An additional illustrated dictionary features hundreds more key mid-century designers and manufacturers as well as important organizations, schools and movements.
The book showcases classic designs as well as little-seen rarities, and unusual objets d art as well as mass-produced items. Complete with thirteen specially commissioned essays by renowned experts and over 1, 000 mainly colour illustrations, it is a must-have acquisition for any design aficionado, collector or reader seeking inspiration for their home.

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The mid-20th century was one of the most popular, collectable and dynamic periods of international design. Drawing on the inventive style of the era, this chic little book features scores of exclusive illustrations of classic mid-century designs, from Eames chairs to Poul Henningsen lamps and George Nelson clocks, all rendered in a distinctive graphic style.
Featuring over ninety pieces by sixty designers and design duos, Mid-Century Modern: Icons of Design is arranged chronologically, and includes chairs, tables, storage, lighting, and product and industrial design. Each spread includes a graphic depiction of the piece, while fact-filled and informative texts explain the designers' influences and the products' place in design history. The models, materials and designers index offers easy reference through the book.
Brimming with the most recognizable and well-loved pieces from a period of design that is always in style, this book is the ideal gift for all design and interior enthusiasts.

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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) was one of the founding fathers of modern architecture. The creator of the Barcelona Pavilion (1929), the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois (1945-1951) and the Seagram Building in New York (1954-1958), Mies was one of the founders of a new architectural style. Well known for his motto "less is more, " he sought a kind of refined purity in architectural expression that was not seen in the reduced vocabulary of other Bauhaus members. His goal was not simply building for those of modest income but building economically in terms of sustainability, both in a technical and aesthetical way; the use of industrial materials such as steel and glass were the foundation of this approach. Though the extreme reduction of form and material in his work garnered some criticism, over the years many have tried-mostly unsuccessfully-to copy his original and elegant style.
This book explores more than 20 of his projects between 1906 and 1967, from his early work around Berlin to his most important American buildings.
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Less is more: finding perfection in purity
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886 1969) was one of the founding fathers of modern architecture, and creator of the Barcelona Pavilion (1929), the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois (1945 1951) and the Seagram Building in New York (1954 1958). Famed for his motto "less is more, " Mies sought a refined purity in architectural expression that was missing from the vocabulary of his Bauhaus peers. He aimed to build for those of modest income while also building economically and sustainably, both in technical and esthetic terms; the use of industrial materials such as steel and glass were the foundation of this approach. Though his stark forms and modern materials provoked some criticism, over the years many have tried most unsuccessfully to copy his original and elegant style.
This book explores more than 20 of his projects between 1906 and 1967, from his early work around Berlin to his most important American buildings.

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The Home series is devoted to interior design and decoration, and presented in a handy format. Leading architects and interior specialists provide inspirational and unique designs that are packed with impressive ideas for your own home Architects inspired by minimalism, such as John Pawson, Claudio Silvestrin, Peter Zumthor and Alberto Campo Baeza, brought about far-reaching changes in the world of contemporary architecture and interiors. The power of simplicity is fundamental to minimalist living: the purest essence of the home and interior, with no redundancy or frills. This book presents recently completed projects by leading architects and designers who have been influenced by minimalism: they are all worthy ambassadors of the less.

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Interior design today is guided more than ever by the need to be stylish and functional. In modern design excessive decoration has been replaced by the well thought-out arrangement of spaces, and furniture with pure lines, which meets specific needs. Whatever the size of a room, the prevailing concepts are balance and harmony - characteristics which, given the hectic pace of life today, make the home a place where people will feel comfortable.
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Modern Baroque Interiors deals with an extraordinary design trend: Old buildings are restored to regain their charming essence. Baroque furniture, heavy curtains, chandeliers and winged chairs are set in high-tech surroundings. Gold, silver, burgundy and black emphasize the sophisticated and luxurious nature of the baroque essence. Ornaments and glitter dominate modern interiors. Purity and simplicity are combined with complexity and voluptuousness to create an astounding contrast. The come-back of the baroque style is triumphant. This book illustrates projects with outstanding baroque interiors from the past two years. An index with contact information on the designers and architects is enclosed. available

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Inspired by far-away places in Asia, Africa and South America, people create small oases in private homes to remind them of exotic cultures. Thus ethno design has become a new trend in interior design: tropical wood furniture, bright colors like orange and red, ethno art and accessoires such as african sculptures, were rediscovered and merged with modern interiors. Exotic elements such as buddha statues, palmtrees and animal rugs are blended with modern architecture. Modern Ethno Design presents around 50 outstanding projects inspired by the fusion and powers of pagan rites. An index with contact information is enclosed.

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The buildings burned in our memories, which to us represent the spirit of fifties and sixties architectural design, were those whose pictures were widely published in magazines and books; but what about those that got lost in the process, hardly or never appearing in publication?
The exchange of visual information is crucial to the development, evolution, and promotion of architectural movements. If a building is not widely seen, its photograph rarely or never published, it simply does not enter into architectural discourse. Many buildings photographed by Julius Shulman suffered this fate, their images falling into oblivion. With this book, TASCHEN brings them to light, paying homage to California Modernism in all its forms.
The abandoned files of Julius Shulman show us another side of Modernism that has stayed quiet for so many years. Bringing together nearly 250 forgotten masterpieces, Modernism Rediscovered pays tribute to these lesser known yet outstanding contributions to the modern architectural movement. It's like sneaking into a private history, into homes that have rarely been seen and hardly appreciated as of yet.
About the photographer:
A resident of Los Angeles since 1920, Julius Shulman documented modernist architecture in Southern California and across the globe for nearly eight decades. His images of Pierre Koenig's Case Study House No. 22 (1960) in Los Angeles and Richard J. Neutra's Kaufmann House (1947) in Palm Springs are among the most recognizable and iconic architectural photographs of the 20th century. Shulman's interest in photography developed into a career when he photographed Neutra's Kun Residence in Los Angeles with his Kodak Vestpocket camera in 1936. Neutra admired young Shulman's images and continued to commission his work. Other leading architects of the time followed suit, as did hundreds of magazines, newspapers, and book publishers. Shulman's numerous awards include the Architectural Photography Medal from the American Institute of Architects (1969), a lifetime achievement award from the International Center of Photography in New York (1998), and honorary doctorates from various academic institutions. He died on July 15, 2009 at the age of 98.
About the author:
Pierluigi Serraino is a practicing architect resident in the San Francisco Bay Area. The author of many books on architecture, including TASCHEN's Modernism Rediscovered, his articles and projects have appeared in Architectural Design, ArCA, Global Architecture, Hunch, Construire, Architettura, ACADIA, and Journal of Architectural Education.
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Cutting-edge techniques used by the world's best chefs
"The most important book in the culinary arts since Escoffier." - Tim Zagat
A revolution is underway in the art of cooking. Just as French Impressionists upended centuries of tradition, Modernist cuisine has in recent years blown through the boundaries of the culinary arts. Borrowing techniques from the laboratory, pioneering chefs at world-renowned restaurants such as elBulli, The Fat Duck, Alinea, and wd~50 have incorporated a deeper understanding of science and advances in cooking technology into their culinary art. The authors and their 20-person team at The Cooking Lab-scientists, inventors, and accomplished cooks in their own right-have achieved astounding new flavors and textures by using tools such as water baths, homogenizers, and centrifuges, and ingredients such as hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, and enzymes. Modernist Cuisine is a work destined to reinvent cooking.
How do you make an omelet light and tender on the outside, but rich and creamy inside? Or French fries with a light and fluffy interior and a delicate, crisp crust that doesn't go soggy? Imagine being able to encase a mussel in a gelled sphere of its own sweet and briny juice. Or to create a silky-smooth pistachio cream made from nothing more than the nuts themselves. Modernist Cuisine offers step-by-step, illustrated instructions, as well as clear explanations of how these techniques work. Through thousands of original photographs and diagrams, the lavishly illustrated books make the science and technology of the culinary arts clear and engaging. Stunning new photographic techniques take the reader inside the food to see cooking in action all the way from microscopic meat fibers to an entire Weber grill in cross-section. You will view cooking-and eating-in a whole new light.

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Традиционное понимание современного, переходящее из 1920-х годов в послевоенную эпоху, уже довольно давно пребывает в состоянии кризиса. Это особенно бросается в глаза в таких областях как городское планирование, архитектура и дизайн. Теоретики и практики либо отчаянно защищают существующую концепцию как имеющую большое историческое значение и призывают ее поддерживать и развивать, либо игнорируют как недолговечную и потерявшую актуальность, предлагая заменить ее чем-то иным и новым. Исследователь и практикующий архитектор Витторио Маньяго Лампуньяни предлагает третий вариант: мы попытаемся трансформировать собственное понимание современности, продолжая следовать первоначальным социальным и гуманистическим амбициям, стоящим за этим определением, но в то же время в значительной степени пересмотрим его идеологические, политические, технические, функциональные, экономические, экологические и эстетические предпосылки. Наш мир, который продолжает сотрясаться от войн, также страдает от человеческого безрассудства и алчности. Капитализм требует от нас все превращать в товар, что ведет к перепроизводству и излишнему потреблению, и мы одновременно становимся жертвами и соучастниками этой беды. Потребительское отношение ко всему приводит к новым формам эксплуатации и усугубляет неравенство в разных частях света. Исходя из этих глобальных проблем, автор предлагает новый подход к проектированию и дизайну, который определяется стремлением к долговечности. Это подход отвергает легкомысленную трату ресурсов и бездумное копирование шаблонов. Лампуньяни предлагает альтернативу современной зацикленности на зрелищности, бессодержательной и в этом случае даже вредной, и требует прийти к сдержанности, основательности и благородной простоте.
Язык издания: английский.

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In the ingenious projects presented in this book, planners make creative use of construction techniques, often artisanal, to create flexible-use living environments that optimize the use of space. Some recurring elements in this type of planning are enclosures that integrate and conceal furnishings, new lofts that take advantage of underutilised interior height, furniture that can be moved to differentiate areas, and independent volumes that focus functional areas.

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In the designs of Tricia Guild, atmosphere is everything. Patterns, colour, texture, furniture and furnishings interweave to create spaces that have all the depth and meaning of installation art. Yet just as an outfit never feels complete without a spritz of scent, a room without plants is only nearly complete. Only nearly perfect.
At Designers Guild, Tricia Guild uses flowers, leaves and stems to enhance a room's mood, bringing soul to the spaces we live in. A flower has many spirits over the course of its life, from the promise of those first pristine and innocent buds, to the resplendent joy of full blooms and the wistful glory as they fade. The cycle of nature provides an ever-evolving muse for Tricia Guild. Her latest book explores how blooms can evoke emotion, presenting a plethora of inspirational designs that breathe fresh life into our homes and workspaces.

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Architecture on the moon is no longer a naive fantasy dreamt up by space-flight pioneers. In fact, various building typologies for lunar architecture have emerged in recent years. Their prototypes are being tested in hostile regions on Earth and are waiting to be deployed on the moon.
This book's publication marks the 50th anniversary of the first human landing on the moon. It examines all artefacts that we have sent to the moon, from bizarre technologies to habitation modules for astronauts. This architectural guide thus offers a full retrospective of the history of lunar missions, from the space race during the Cold War through to the missions being prepared by China, India, and Israel in the present day. All of these are considered under the rubric of architecture. At the same time, efforts to commercialise space travel have come to the fore in recent years. New players have entered the stage, competing to utilise the moon's vast and untouched resources.
This book also presents essays by and interviews with space experts, including a discussion with Galina Balashova, renowned architect of the Soviet space programme, and a piece by Alexander Glushko, son of Valentin Glushko, legendary head engineer of the Soviet space programme. Brian Harvey, Gurbir Singh, and Olga Bannova provide an insight into current and future developments in lunar architecture, writing on China, India, and the US, respectively.

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Spain owes its special historical position in Europe very largely to his intensive encounter with the Orient. In the summer of 710, a small force under the command of a Berber named Tarif ibn Malik landed to the west of Gibraltar. The Islamic armies that followed in its wake succeeded in conquering large areas of Spain within a short span of years. The conquerors gave the country the name of "al-andalus." Thus began a period of cultural permeation that was to last for almost 800 years. In spite of intolerance and animosity, there developed between Muslims, Christians, and Jews a shared cultural environment that proved the basis for great achievements.
Moorish-Andalusian art and architecture combine elements of various traditions into a new, autonomous style. Among the outstanding architectural witnesses to this achievement are the Great Mosque in Cordova and the Alhambra in Granada, recognized and admired as part of the world's heitage right up to the present day. They are described in detail in this book. The main centres of Hispano-Islamic art and architecture, the cities of Cordova, Seville and Granada, are discussed within the chronological framework of developments, both political and cultural, from 710 to 1492.
The author traces the changes in architectural forms over the centuries, and concludes with an attempt to identify those enduring characteristics which run like a thread through Hispano-Islamic architecture, for all the different influences to which it was subject. Alongside mosques, castle ruins, and splendid palaces, the reader will find detailed photographs of Moorish decorative art in all its thousand and one variations.
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A vibrant new collection of the best maximalist interiors from today's top designers.
Rooms of jewellike color and glorious pattern. Enchanting lacquered ceilings and geometric floors. Brilliantly massed collections of furniture, objects, and art. Although maximalism has always had a place in interior design-practiced by noted decorators such as Dorothy Draper, Sister Parish, and Mario Buatta-today it is bigger than ever. Thanks to its contemporary practitioners, rooms rich with color, pattern, and everything else have exploded onto the design scene in recent years. More Is More Is More celebrates the best of this work with page after page of lushly photographed vivid inspiration and ideas.
Each of the five chapters in More Is More Is More begins with an essay on a theme-color, pattern, surfaces, elements, and layering-followed by dozens of showstopping rooms from acclaimed, award-winning designers, including Ken Fulk, Steven Gambrel, Kelly Behun, Mark D. Sikes, Pierce and Ward, Bunny Williams, Corey Damen Jenkins, and Redd Kaihoi. The images are enhanced by commentary from the designers describing their process for creating the room and offering insight on how to incorporate the ideas at home.
With a design as lavishly maximalist as its subject, More Is More Is More is a perfect gift for design fans.

Серия: Art Interiors

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The fifth entry in the Morphosis series presents the recent work of Pritzker Prize-winning Thom Maynes multifaceted firm, featuring a large body of built work published here for the first time.
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So many books, articles and guides have been written about Moscow. The great city is known world wide, thanks to films, TV programmes and photos. Still, Moscow is ready to reveal more secrets to a visitor. The book you are holding in your hands will take you on a tour full of wonderful discoveries. It contains information about streets, squares, and buildings the Russian capital is famous for, its monuments, theatres, museums, cathedrals and monasteries, and people who inhabit the city.
The authors made an attempt to walk the reader through different periods of Moscow's development, from its early days to the present time. Of course, providing all information about the ever-changing city is impossible, as each written book is just a small step towards greater insight and understanding of the amazing City's versatile nature.
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This publication is an attempt to reconstruct some of the largely forgotten pages from Moscow's life at the turn of the 19th century, to present a broad cross-section of its community from a governor-general to a shady dosser on the basis of widely diverse masterworks by renowned Russian photographers active at that time.
The photographs have been selected from the major collections belonging to. The Central State Archives of Cinematic and Photographic Documents in St. Petersburg, one of the basic sources of photographic material on the Emperor Nicholas II coronation festivities and other State events that took place in Moscow during his reign; The Photo Archives of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute of the History of Material Culture, abounding in depictions of architectural structures collected by the Imperial Archaeological Commission; and The Russian State Archives of Cinematic and Photographic Documents in Krasnogorsk, which house an immense amount of material on theatrical art. The book also includes photographs from the remarkable collection of M.S.Pariisky along with works by N.I.Svishchov-Paola, the photo studio of K.E. von Can and Co. and other photographers.
Most of the 170 prints herein presented were made from authentic glass negatives or original positives. Each picture is accompanied by a caption and, whenever possible, by the name of the photographer and the date it was taken. A large number of subjects are supplied with extensive commentaries which give the readers an insight into the realities of Russia's past.

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Katharina Feuer studied interior design and has worked in London and Los Angeles. She lives in Stuttgart, and works as an editor and photographer at fusion publishing.
Text in English, French, Spanish, German

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The best views of wellness in the mountains, gathered in Mountain Escapes.

Impressive mountain panoramas, breathtaking architecture and cosy fireside evenings - this new volume from the Review Books series is dedicated to extraordinary places of longing. Discover mountain hotels and resorts from Machu Picchu to the Himalayas. To immerse and unwind at the highest level. With digital extension.

In "Mountain Escapes", author Martin N. Kunz presents a finely selected collection of individual houses, all in spectacular surroundings, on more than 250 pages and with almost 500 photographs. There is something for everyone in this compendium: from the remote lodge and chalet in the luxury ski area to the resort on the roof of the world. With stunning images and accompanied by lively and informative text, this new title from the Review Book series brings the holidays home and provides inspiration for the next holiday.

Martin N. Kunz, an expert in the field of special hotels, curated an extraordinary selection of places to recharge your batteries, finally really switch off and have time for yourself again. And along the way, you can discover the most impressive regions on earth. In this book, everyone will find the right accommodation for them - from ambitious mountaineers to wellness lovers in search of relaxation!

In addition to the book, you will receive a QR code for the free accompanying image recognition app. Hold your smartphone over a picture in the book and you will automatically be taken to the web pages of the corresponding facility, from where you can access videos, related picture galleries and soundtracks - or book your next holiday directly.

A picture journey to the world's most breathtaking mountain regions - from Aspen and Machu Picchu to the Alps, the Atlas Mountains and the Himalayas.

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Known throughout history as man's best friend, the bond between humans and dogs is a deep and enduring one. This charming volume is a heartwarming addition to the tradition of public homage to beloved pets. These heartfelt photographic portraits were submitted to the photo community of the German magazine Dogs. Then members of the public voted on their favourites - a kind of doggy beauty pageant if you like! Browse the pages of this endearing book and find your own personal favourite.
81 color and 14 b/w Photographs.
Text in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

Серия: Photography

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This is a lavishly illustrated, full-color exploration of nail art in all its weird and wonderful variations. It highlights the talents, tools, and creativity behind this expressionistic art form, and looks at its impact on celebrity culture and competitive exhibitions. The book features different styles of nail art, including expressionistic, fantasy, nail wraps, and is of interest to fashionistas as well as the artistically inclined and culturally curious.

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There is something for everyone in the world of nail art. You can go all out with intricate designs, gems and glitter or settle for a unique polish shade and a strategically placed stud. Find all the inspiration you need in this beautifully illustrated collection of nail art highlighting the talents, tools and creativity behind this expressionistic art form.
Including fabulous step-by-step projects designed by prominent nail artists from around the world, you can get your fingertips on all their insider tricks and ideas to create your own individual nail style.

Helena Biggs is deputy editor of Scratch, the UK and Europe's leading magazine for nail professionals. She has written nail-related articles for a number of beauty spa and lifestyle publications. Shortlisted for a trade beauty journalist award, Helena is passionate about the nail industry and has judged a number of competitions. She organizes the annual Scratch Stars Awards, the only awards that solely recognize the talent in the UK nail industry.

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An affordable introduction to the work of Nan Goldin, based on works from the legendary Collection Lambert
The third volume of the Lambert Collection Icons series is dedicated to Nan Goldin (born 1953), very much an icon of her generation, whose work is prominent in Yvon Lambert's Collection, which contains more than 100 works of the photographer's deeply, personal candid portraiture. The photographer and collector were personal friends, enjoying a passionate relationship marked by periods of estrangement and intense reunions. More than 80 of the artist's portraits are included here--snapshots of people meeting, laughing, embracing, entwining, loving, suffering, crying, dying and living as intensely as possible.

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The very best of Naomi Campbell
in an updated two-volume portfolio
Supermodel, entrepreneur, activist, provocateur. Since her teenage rise to stardom, Naomi Campbell has dazzled the world with her looks, her strength, and her irrepressible spirit. The first black model to grace the cover of French Vogue and TIME magazine, she has been the face of hundreds of magazine covers, countless editorials and advertising campaigns, and a favorite subject for some of the best photographers of the 80s, 90s, and today.

Originally published as a signed Collector s Edition of just 1, 000 copies, this book gathers the very best of Campbell s portfolio in an updated unlimited XL edition. It features photographs from the likes of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Richard Avedon, Anton Corbijn, Steven Meisel, Helmut Newton, Herb Ritts, Paolo Roversi, Ellen von Unwerth, and Bruce Weber, and includes such unforgettable shoots as Peter Lindbergh s sequence of Naomi dancing as Josephine Baker on the beach for Italian Vogue and Jean-Paul Goude s stunning composition of the model racing against a cheetah for U.S. Harper s Bazaar.

The collection also features texts written by Naomi exclusively for this publication alongside magazine covers, ads, video stills, and more. Naomi recalls her childhood; the beginning of her modeling career; working with fashion s greatest designers, including Azzedine Alaia, John Galliano, Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld, Gianni Versace; and her meteoric rise to superstardom. Photographer biographies and an illustrated appendix are also included.

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At the turn of the century, the American photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) started on his 30-year project to produce a monumental study of North American Indians. Using an approach that was both artistically and scientifically ambitious he recorded, in words and pictures, the traces of the traditional Indian way of life that was already beginning to die out. The most important images of Curtis' work have been included in this compact homage to the great photographer.
Издание на английском языке.

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Visit the world's greatest natural wonders in this spectacular visual guide.

Your journey gets underway with an inspiring foreword by celebrated naturalist Chris Packham, before you explore our planet as never before. Cross the continents to enjoy the most breathtaking landscapes and natural features on Earth. The diverse range of delights includes the Rocky Mountains, Namib Desert, Great Barrier Reef, Skogafoss waterfall, Ninety Mile Beach, Antarctic ice sheets, Amazon River - and everywhere in between.

Captivating landscape photography combines with 3D terrain models, explanatory artworks, and accessible text to reveal what lies beneath the surface and show how incredible geographical features are formed.

To complete this picture-perfect package, all the plants and animals inhabiting these remarkable environments are also included, making Natural Wonders of the World a complete celebration of our world today.

Satisfy your wanderlust from the comfort of your armchair as you experience our wonderful world in unparalleled depth and detail.

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The continual refinement of human knowledge of the body and soul came to be one and the same thing for me, and the architecture of human living space its most necessary application and valuation." - Richard Neutra
Born and raised in Vienna, Richard Neutra (1872-1970) came to America early in his career, settling in California. His influence on post-war architecture is undisputed, the sunny climate and rich landscape being particularly suited to his cool, sleek modern style. Neutra had a keen appreciation for the relationship between people and nature; his trademark plate glass walls, and ceilings which turn into deep overhangs, have the effect of connecting indoor and outdoor space. Neutra's ability to incorporate technology, aesthetics, science, and nature into his designs won him recognition as one of Modernist architecture's greatest talents.

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In the architecture of Richard Neutra (1892-1970), inside and outside find their perfect modernist harmony. As the Californian sun glints off sleek building surfaces, vast glass panel walls allow panoramic views over mountains, gardens, palm trees, and pools.
Neutra moved to the United States from his native Vienna in 1923 and settled in Los Angeles. He displayed his affinity with architectural settings early on with the Lovell House, set on a landscaped hill with views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Mountains. Later projects such as the Kaufmann House and Nesbitt House would continue this blend of art, landscape, and living comfort, with Neutra's clients often receiving detailed questionnaires to define their precise needs.
This richly illustrated architect introduction presents the defining projects of Neutra's career. As crisp structures nestle amid natural wonders, we celebrate a particularly holistic brand of modernism which incorporated the ragged lines and changing colors of nature as much as the pared down geometries of the International Style.

Серия: Basic Art Series

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"The continual refinement of human knowledge of the body and soul came to be one and the same thing for me, and the architecture of human living space its most necessary application and valuation."
Richard Neutra
Born and raised in Vienna, Richard Neutra (1872-1970) came to America early in his career, settling in California. His influence on post-war architecture is undisputed, the sunny climate and rich landscape being particularly suited to his cool, sleek modern style. Neutra had a keen appreciation for the relationship between people and nature; his trademark plate glass walls and ceilings which turn into deep overhangs have the effect of connecting the indoors with the outdoors. Neutra's ability to incorporate technology, aesthetics, science, and nature into his designs him recognition as one of Modernist architecture`s greatest talents.

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The quintessential California Modernist
Richard Neutra and his search for modern architecture
"[...] the definitive volume on the Viennese-born architect." - Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles
Originally from Vienna, Richard Neutra came to America early in his career, settling in California. His influence on post-war architecture is undisputed, the sunny climate and rich landscape being particularly suited to his cool, sleek modern style.
Neutra had a keen appreciation for the relationship between people and nature; his trademark plate glass walls and ceilings which turn into deep overhangs have the effect of connecting the indoors with the outdoors. His ability to incorporate technology, aesthetic, science, and nature into his designs brought him to the forefront of Modernist architecture.
In this volume, all of Neutra's works (nearly 300 private homes, schools, and public buildings) are gathered together, illustrated by over 1000 photographs, including those of Julius Shulman and other prominent photographers.
The author:
Barbara Lamprecht writes on and teaches architectural history, concentrating on Modernism, and practices architecture, specializing in sustainability and small spaces. She contributes to Dwell, The Architectural Review, Architecture, Architectural Record and Fine Homebuilding.
The editor:
Peter Gossel runs a practice for the design of museums and exhibitions. He has been the editor of TASCHEN's monographs on Julius Shulman, R. M. Schindler, John Lautner and Richard Neutra, as well as the editor of the Basic Architecture Series, and continues to work for TASCHEN as a freelance-editor.

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Originally from Vienna, Richard Neutra came to America early in his career, settling in California. His influence on post-war architecture is undisputed, the sunny climate and rich landscape being particularly suited to his cool, sleek modern style.
Neutra had a keen appreciation for the relationship between people and nature; his trademark plate glass walls and ceilings which turn into deep overhangs have the effect of connecting the indoors with the outdoors. Neutra's ability to incorporate technology, aesthetic, science, and nature into his designs brought him to the forefront of Modernist architecture.
For the first time, all of Neutra's works (nearly 300 private homes, schools, and public buildings) are gathered together in one volume, illustrated by over 1000 photographs, including those of Julius Shulman and other prominent photographers.
About the editor:
Peter Goessel runs a practice for the design of museums and exhibitions. He is the editor of TASCHEN's monographs on Julius Shulman, R. M. Schindler, John Lautner and Richard Neutra, as well as the editor of the Basic Architecture Series.
About the author:
Barbara Lamprecht writes and teaches architectural history, concentrating on Modernism, and practices architecture, specializing in sustainability and small spaces. She contributes to Dwell, The Architectural Review, Architecture, Architectural Record and Fine Homebuilding. She is also the author of TASCHEN's Neutra: Complete Works.
Издание на английском, французском и немецком языках.

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How the Farm Security Administration introduced America to Americans
"Through these travels and the photographs, I got to love the United States more than I could have in any other way." - Jack Delano
Amid the ravages of the Great Depression, the United States Farm Security Administration (FSA) was first founded in 1935 to address the country's rural poverty. Its efforts focused on improving the lives of sharecroppers, tenants, and very poor landowning farmers, with resettlement and collectivization programs, as well as modernized farming methods. In a parallel documentation program, the FSA hired a number of photographers and writers to record the lives of the rural poor and "introduce America to Americans."
This book records the full reach of the FSA program from 1935 to 1943, honoring its vigor and commitment across subjects, states, and stylistic preferences. The photographs are arranged into four broad regional sections but otherwise allowed to speak for themselves-to provide individual impressions as much as they cumulatively build an indelible survey of a nation.
The images are both color and black-and-white, and span the complete spetrum of American rural life. They show us convicts, cotton workers, kids, and relocated workers on the road. We see subjects victim to the elements of nature as much as to the vagaries of the global economic market. We find the work of such perceptive, sensitive photographers as Marion Post Wolcott, Jack Delano, Russell Lee, Walker Evans, Ben Shahn, and Dorothea Lange, and read their own testimonies to the FSA project and their encounters with their subjects, including Lange's worn, weather-beaten and iconic Migrant Mother.
What unites all of the pictures is a commitment to the individuality and dignity of each subject, as much as to the witness they bear to this particular period of the American past. The subjects are entrenched in the hardships of their historical lot as much as they are caught in universal cycles of growing, playing, eating, aging, and dying. Yet they face the viewer with what is utterly their own: a unique, irreplaceable, often unforgettable presence.

Серия: Bibliotheca Universalis

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В 1920-е годы во Франкфурте-на-Майне была разработана беспрецедентная программа архитектурного и культурного обновления города. Эта концепция вошла в историю культуры под названием Новый Франкфурт . Под руководством мэра города Людвига Ландманна и архитектора Эрнста Мая здесь была воплощена концепция современности как образа жизни: более 10 000 новых жилых единиц было спроектировано в рамках программы жилищного строительства и развития города, принятой в 1925 году. Как местные, так и приглашенные архитекторы разрабатывали новаторские проекты по заказу Министерства строительства. Они занимались проектированием жилых пространств, ориентированных на семью, стремились сделать жилье доступным для людей с низким доходом, развивали технологии сборного строительства, им же принадлежит концепция стандартной кухни. Среди приоритетов были строительство учебных заведений, учитывающих потребности детей, и комплексное городское и ландшафтное планирование. Эта книга содержит четыре эссе, которые позволят читателю углубиться в изучение культурного контекста этой масштабной программы и проникнуть в суть работы многочисленных специалистов, задействованных в ее реализации. Богато иллюстрированные тексты, вошедшие в книгу, дают представление о наиболее важных задачах Neues Frankfurt , об отдельных поселках и выдающихся зданиях, а также предлагают общий обзор этого феномена. Каждый избранный авторами архитектурный объект сопровождается точной информацией о его местонахождении и маршрутах общественного транспорта, так что читатели могут совершить содержательную экскурсию по Новому Франкфурту.
Язык издания: английский.

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This lavishly illustrated volume displays dozens of the most spectacular residential interiors created in recent years. Located all over the world, they are set apart by their imaginative and innovative design, as well as their use of the latest technologies in construction, newly developed sophisticated materials, and furnishings from leading designers.
Whether it's one room or an entire house, NEW INTERIORS is sure to provide lots of inspiration on decorating the home.

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New Museums" examines the boom in architecturally ambitious museum projects in detail, beginning with the Guggenheim Bilbao's groundbreaking role in the development of contemporary museum architecture and continuing with a beautifully illustrated tour of thirty-one examples of the most innovative and exciting museum architecture around the world.
Among the projects presented here are Yoshio Taniguchi's redesign of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Herzog & de Meuron's Tate Modern in London, Tadao Ando's Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Zaha Hadid's Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, Renzo Piano's Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, and Alvaro Siza's Museu Serralves in Oporto, Portugal.

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