Little Nemo may be a diminutive hero of comic narrative, but he sure stands tall as one of the greatest voyagers of the 20th century. The master creation of Winsor McCay (1869-1934), this small and restless sleeper inspired ... Zobraziť viac
At the age of six, Salvador Dali (1904-1989) wanted to be a cook. At the age of seven, he wanted to be Napoleon. "Since then," he later said, "my ambition has steadily grown, and my megalomania with it. Now I want only to ... Zobraziť viac
Not so very long ago, some might have considered wood a material of the past, long since replaced by more modern components such as concrete and steel. The truth is radically different. Bolstered by new manufacturing techniques and ecological benefits, .. Zobraziť viac
Climate change demands new approaches to building. With clear drawings, architect Jean Pistre shows how much indigenous structures can teach us. Profiles of 76 vernacular buildings show the quest for unifying architectural ideas, revealed in huts,... Zobraziť viac
Savor a curious world where fruit and flowers become faces. Arcimboldo’s pictures were meant to amuse and also contained a deeper philosophical or political message. This comprehensive collection peels back their layers with wit and insight and... Zobraziť viac
From precious early minute repeaters by Louis Brandt & Frère and James Schulz to legendary and super-rare vintage chronographs by Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Vacheron Constantin to state-of-the-art contemporary pieces, this book is a glorious... Zobraziť viac
Scandinavian design defines 21st-century interiors, drawing on the spirit of ‘hygge’ to thrive during long, dark winters. Angelika Taschen gathers city apartments, neoclassical villas, mid-century bungalows and summerhouses by architects Bjarke Ingels... Zobraziť viac
From film noir to grandiose musicals, from blonde bombshells to UFOs, the movies of the 1950s heralded a new era of filmmaking. This compendium brings together the most influential and successful films of the fabulous fifties. Whether you’re a rebel... Zobraziť viac
The Case Study Houses program (1945-1966) was an exceptional, innovative event in the history of American architecture and remains to this day unique. The program, which concentrated on the ... Zobraziť viac
Though his work is often categorized as Pop Art for its use of popular iconography and household objects, Jasper Johns can also be described as a Neo-Dadaist... Zobraziť viac
We've searched far and wide, through Africa's deserts and jungles, cities and wildlife reserves, islands and mountains, to uncover the continent's most inspirational dwellings... Zobraziť viac
The last three decades have marked an era of technological upheaval as frenetic and groundbreaking as there ever has been. From early desktop computers and mobile phones to virtual reality: the web is now virtually inseparable from all ... Zobraziť viac
Masterpieces of Western Art traces the history of painting from medieval times to the present day... Zobraziť viac
Beyond the fundamental notion of shelter, what defines a house? The broad-ranging selection of extraordinary dwellings in the Architecture Now! Houses series shows the concept to be infinitely malleable: one house seems to hover above the ground, ... Zobraziť viac
Everybody knows that brand identity is key. A good logo can glamorize just about anything, so it comes as no surprise that logo design is a crucial step in the development of a product or service... Zobraziť viac
Togas, turbans, tailcoats, and top hats: The evolution of style from antiquity to 1888. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, ... Zobraziť viac
The greatest challenge in designing homes is negotiating the delicate balance between aesthetics and the personal desires of the occupants... Zobraziť viac
Monografia známeho režiséra predstavujúca jeho kompletné filmové dielo... Zobraziť viac
This title brings back to life the most important result of Matisse's cut-outs period: Jazz, the legendary suite of twenty colorful prints with calligraphic text. With this, readers can experience Jazz as if they were beholding the 1947 original... Zobraziť viac
