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Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: On New Year's Day 1964, the first edition of «Top of the Pops» was broadcast on the BBC. The timing was perfect, British rock and roll had just entered its greatest period — the Beatles were occupying the top five positions in the American singles charts, and their international success was followed by the Rolling Stones and the Dave Clark Five, who were both featured on that first programme.…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: For nearly two decades Harry Hammond was Britain’s leading showbiz photographer. Starting in the late-1940s, his camera captured the definitive images of virtually every leading British musician, as well as visiting Americans. Drawing on the invaluable archive of over 11,000 images housed in the V&A, Alwyn W Turner tells the story of Britain’s embrace – and ultimate domination – of rock ‘n’ roll,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Biba remains one of the most evocative names in British design history it pioneered a new style, mixing the contemporary with Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the golden age of Hollywood, dressing itself in the richly luxuriant colours of a bygone time. This book showcases Biba clothing and much of the Biba memorabilia, merchandising and interior design, presenting an entire history of the company.…