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Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: In the tradition of the bestselling Norman Rockwell's Christmas Book and Norman Rockwell's Spirit of America, this third book in Abrams' Norman Rockwell series will focus on dear ol' Dad. Like the previous books in the series, it will pair Rockwell's illustrations with songs, poetry, short stories and excerpts from novels, all of which convey the spirit of fatherhood. In addition, it will contain…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: One city always seems to win the award for most-wanted style — Paris, where people walking down the avenues mix timeless and trendy pieces in a way that appears effortless. French fashion writers Isabelle Thomas and Frederique Veysset break down the je ne sais quoi of Paris street style, describing the essential elements that should be in everyone's wardrobe. Renowned experts on French style —…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Some of Bernard Trainor's best known gardens, and those this monograph portrays, are monumental; they unfold over many acres, across inland hills or along the Pacific coast, and extend visually toward miles of adjourning land that is often part of state preserves. On these one-of-a-kind tracts, Trainor applies simple, understated frames to rugged natural panoramas, the better to bring them into…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: Sanderson and Boyer invite you to imagine what Manhattan would have looked like to its early explorers; before the skyscrapers, before the crowded sidewalks and the busy intersections of avenues and streets. On the pages of Mannahatta, Sanderson and Boyer take readers on a journey of imagination by geographically matching, or georeferencing, a historical British Headquarts map with a map of…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Those who are looking to decorate or redecorate their home, and anyone with a general interest in interior design. In his first book, A Place to Call Home, Jason Grant shares insider information on how to decorate your home just like a stylist. The book is filled with lots of clever tricks and fun ideas, as well as information on where to source things from. A highly illustrated, creative guide…

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Watercolor is taking the art, fashion, and home decor worlds by storm. The result is an explosion of amazing new work by contemporary artists. This volume surveys the current revival of this loveliest of mediums, in portfolios from more than 20 of today's top watercolor artists from around the globe. From the evocative visual journals of Danny Gregory and Fabrice Moireau, through the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 294 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 255) Аннотация: Inspired by her childhood in Ireland and her frequent sojourns in France, Yvette van Boven has created a collection of recipes that will truly inspire you to step into the kitchen. Using seasonal ingredients such as freshly picked apples and berries, as well as delicate summer lettuces and fresh herbs, Yvette presents recipes for Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch, Snacks, Beverages, Appetizers and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 284 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 253) Аннотация: »Because I'm often headstrong, I've sometimes interpreted classic recipes completely in my own way, and I hope you won't mind. Because I'm often impatient, I've sometimes drawn the recipes because it's faster and because at times, probably unnecessarily, I worry that you don't think in the same realm as I do, I've also added memories and photos so you get a sense of what I mean. Just like a…

Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Among Abrams' top-selling calendars since 2003, Stephen Green-Armytage's annual tribute to the world's fanciest, funniest, and freakiest fowl has gained legions of fans the world over. Featuring the most extraordinary of the extraordinary, this charming 16-month calendar includes many previously unpublished photographs.

Скачать книгу (размер 146 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 30) Аннотация: This sweet and funny collection of postcards is filled with father-and-son moments between Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith, and four-year-old Luke. Perfect to send or keep, the cards feature artwork from Darth Vader and Son as well as delightful new illustrations not included in the book.

Скачать книгу (размер 2 288 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 450) Аннотация: This catalogue provides a historical overview of the development of Japanese art, illustrating and illuminating some two hundred works from the Protoliterate Era (ca. 10,000 B.C.) through the Edo period (1625-1868).

Скачать книгу (размер 1 253 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 247) Аннотация: Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses is a revealing, outrageously rollicking, gorgeously designed book about the career and films of Roger Corman: one of the most prolific, successful, and influential independent producers, directors, and writers in the history of Hollywood, and self-proclaimed king of the «B» movie. As told by Corman himself and the famous figures who got…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Introducing Emily the Strange, a smart and sullen thirteen-year-old with a posse of four cats and a bad attitude. This outspoken little girl has been making her name known across the country, bringing her thought-provoking phrases and nonconformist attitude with her. Now she makes her publishing debut with a pair of journals and a locking diary to inspire your own mischievous thoughts.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: In New Farmhouse Style talented designer Terry John Woods and photographer Kindra Clineff introduced us to their beautiful world of rustic farmhouse style by displaying Woods' own centuries old farmhouse in Vermont. Now in Farmhouse Modern, Woods takes his design sensibility even further by profiling homes in the northeast that are putting a new spin on vintage farmhouse design. Farmhouse Modern…

Скачать книгу (размер 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 56) Аннотация: Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson and cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton give fans of all ages even more to be thankful for with Giving Thanks, a special book about gratitude. Katherine Paterson's meditations on what it means to be truly grateful and Pamela Dalton's exquisite cut-paper illustrations are paired with a collection of over 50 graces, poems, and praise songs from a wide range of…

Скачать книгу (размер 779 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 154) Аннотация: Learn how to make brilliant homewares for your house. From homeowners to renters, we all seem to have one thing in common these days: we want our homes to reflect our personalities and look less like a shot from an interiors magazine. Gone are the days when flat-pack furniture and generic knickknacks ruled the roost. The modern abode is filled with old photos, trinkets, flea-market finds, and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: A collection of photographs of creative peoples' homes, taken by them. Through his varied contacts in the magazine and arts worlds, Rob Meyers, designer of the Wah Nails Book of Nail Art, sent a batch of disposable cameras out to a whole variety of artists, musicians, photographers and bloggers and asked if they would take pictures of the favourite parts of their home. The only rule: they had to…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Grinling Gibbons (1648 — 1721), the greatest of decorative woodcarvers, is seen in this study through the eyes of a fellow carver. His flamboyant cascades of lifelike blossoms, fruits, foliage, birds and fish dominated English interiors of the late seventeenth century — in royal palaces, churches and cathedrals, and great country houses. David Esterly's first-hand experience of limewood foliage…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Ever dreamed you could live in the suite of a Manhattan socialite? Or the grand estate of one of London's men-about-town? How about a Parisian vintage loft? Discover your extravagant dreams of interior design and decoration within the sumptuously illustrated pages of this beautiful book. In Fashion House, internationally acclaimed illustrator Megan Hess has assembled some of the most decadent and…

Скачать книгу (размер 55 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 12) Аннотация: 12 cards, 6 designs, inside a keepsake box. Cards feature one-of-a-kind hand-drawn typefaces as well as classics that originated or were popular in the early decades of the 20th century. The back of each card includes a capsule history of each typeface's origins and use. Typophiles and ephemera aficionados will love to pen letters about letters on these elegant vintage type specimen notecards;…