Alberto Vargas took over Esquire magazine's monthly pin-up post in late 1940. By 1942, when the U.S. joined the war, he had more than a million ardent fans who carried his pin-ups in backpacks and duffel bags as reminders of the ... Zobraziť viac
The Book of Miracles first surfaced only a few years ago and is one of the most spectacular discoveries in the field of Renaissance art. The near-complete illustrated.. Zobraziť viac
The Master of Modern Discoveries from the Julius Shulman vaults The buildings burned in our memories, which to us represent... Zobraziť viac
To select the never-before published color photographs for this vast project, Elliott Erwitt sifted through his ample archive of nearly half a million 35mm slides. Then he began the mammoth task of whittling it down to this ... Zobraziť viac
Living in the country means enjoying peace and calm far away from urban stress. The country retreats we create for ourselves reflect this difference. A measure of the value we place on our rural sanctuaries is the attention paid to every... Zobraziť viac
Since the dawn of modernism, visual and music production have had a particularly intimate relationship. From Luigi Russolo s 1913 Futurist manifesto L Arte dei Rumori (The Art of Noise) to Marcel Duchamp s 1925 double-sided discs Rotereliefs, ... Zobraziť viac
Christophe Hardiquest, chef of Restaurant Bon-Bon in Brussels, earned his second Michelin star earlier this year. Culinary guide Gault Millau awards him a top ranking too: with a score of 19 out of 20, Restaurant Bon-Bon is in the top 5 of the best ... Zobraziť viac
City lights and cherry trees: The woodblock prints of Tokyo that captured Europe's imagination Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world, ... Zobraziť viac
This brand new series showcases recent projects of famous interior architects and designers. Each project in this book is contemporary and cutting edge. Zobraziť viac
The young Kubrick’s photographic essays for Look magazine. Before becoming the critically acclaimed filmmaker responsible for such iconic films as Dr. Strangelove and The Shining, ... Zobraziť viac
Taschen: "It's worth its weight in wood.... This is a truly beautiful book." - LA Weekly, Los Angeles"... Zobraziť viac
SeaLegacy co-founder, National Geographic photographer, acclaimed ocean conservationist, and TED Talks favorite, Paul Nicklen traces his extraordinary love affair with the polar regions in his most recent book, Born to Ice... Zobraziť viac
The most exciting new buildings todayare almost all environmentally aware, sustainable, and conceived to consume less energy than ever before. Discover the best examples of green projects from theArchitecture Now!series in this handy Bibliotheca Universal Zobraziť viac
Designing private residences has its own very special challenges and nuances for the architect. The scale may be more modest than public projects, the technical fittings less complex than an industrial site, but the preferences, requirements... Zobraziť viac
The volume studies the manifestations of a centuries-long linguistic tradition that did not vanish at the dawn of modernity. It brings together contributions about various countries of Western and Central Europe. Le XIXe siècle est connu comme l'é Zobraziť viac
As his personal circumstances move in constant flux, Ai Weiwei remains a cultural magnet. Renowned for his political activism and social media activity almost as much as for his social interventions, contemporary approach to the readymade, and... Zobraziť viac
From legendary releases to ultra-rare records, Elvis Presley to Iron Maiden, discover the 750 album covers that made rock history. Fact sheets, insider interviews, and lists from leading collectors of their top 10 records... Zobraziť viac
