Fauna: The Art of Jewelry (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Figures and Faces: The Art of Jewelry (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Jewelry has always been a vehicle for the deepest of human emotions: remembrance, faith, devotion, love, belonging, and mourning. The human figure has long been a source of inspiration and a means of expression for jewelers, and it is perhaps the most intimate and involving of subjects. Following

Chanel: The Complete Collections (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive and captivating overview of all of Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel collections, showcasing his creations through original catwalk photography 'Chanel fans rejoice. . . . As glamorous and chic as you'd expect.'--The Observer (on the first edition) This fully revised edition of the first

Yves Saint Laurent Accessories (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

An exclusive homage to - and retrospective of - the iconic fashion designer's couture accessories.'One can never overstate the importance of accessories. They are what turns a dress into something else. I like dresses to be sober and accessories to be wild', Yves Saint Laurent, 1977.Yves Saint

Cabinet of Wonders: The Gaston-Louis Vuitton Collection (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

A collector since his childhood, Gaston-Louis Vuitton (1883-1970), the third generation of the legendary design family and grandson of the founder of the luxury brand, accumulated hundreds of objects over his lifetime. In addition to building a collection of trunks his roving eye lit upon rare

The Art of Falconry (Morel Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

The Art of Falconry by Patrick Morel represents a milestone in titles on the sport, quite unique in scope, style and content. It presents falconry in theory and in practice, celebrating it as both an art form and a living cultural heritage. Far from being merely another -how to- book, however, it

Androgyne: Fashion and Gender (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

In January 2011, Jean Paul Gaultier's haute couture runway show ended with the image of a willowy blonde bride in a diaphanous gown. The bride was a man, and one of the first models to walk for both men's and women's collections. The event marked the start of a trend. 'This ad is gender neutral,'

Cabinets of Curiosities (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Unicorns' horns, mermaids' skeletons, stuffed and preserved animals and plants, precious metals, clocks, scientific instruments, celestial globes--all knowledge, the whole cosmos, arranged on shelves in a single room. Such were the cabinets of curiosities of the seventeenth century, the last period

Maison Lesage: Haute Couture Embroidery (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

The most prestigious Parisian Haute Couture artisans, Maison Lesage has collaborated with the biggest names in fashion, from Chanel, Schiaparelli, and Yves Saint Laurent, to Cristobal Balenciaga, Valentino, and Alexander McQueen. Founded in 1924, when the Lesage family bought the eminent firm of

Jewelry for Gentlemen (Sherwood James)(Pevná vazba)

The first book of its kind: a dazzling overview of the overlooked art of male jewelry, an increasingly popular requisite of the welldressed contemporary

Fashion Quotes: Stylish Wit and Catwalk Wisdom (Mauris Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

The fashion world has long been celebrated for its scintillating salon wit. The sharpest tongues and quickest repartee has always sprung from the lips of fashion royalty. From Oscar Wilde to Miuccia Prada, fashion's words of wisdom have become our daily bread. Fashion Quotes compiles hundreds of

Ancient Egyptian Jewelry: 50 Masterpieces of Art and Design (Fletcher-Jones Nigel)(Pevná vazba)

The artistry and splendor of ancient Egyptian jewelry in fifty masterpieces Jewelry was worn by ancient Egyptians at every level of society and, like their modern descendants, they prized it for its aesthetic value, as a way to adorn and beautify the body. It was also a conspicuous signifier of

Unexpected Pleasures - The Art and Design of Contemporary Jewelry (Cohn Susan)(Pevná vazba)

In recent decades, contemporary jewelry has transcended its role of adornment to challenge traditional meanings and become a signifier of new identities. Working in traditional mediums of gold and precious stones as well as with innovative materials, designers and artists are pushing the boundaries

Image Control: Art, Fascism, and the Right to Resist (Nathan Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Susan Sontag meets Hanif Abdurraqib in this fascinating exploration of the unexpected connections between how we consume images and the insidious nature of Fascism. Images come at us quickly, often without context. A photograph of Syrian children suffering in the wake of a chemical attack segues

Dior: New Couture (Demarchelier Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

The second volume of legendary photographer Patrick Demarchelier's sublime portraits of iconic Dior haute couture looks, from Christian Dior to Raf Simons. From the moment Christian Dior unveiled his famed 'New Look' collection in Paris on February 12, 1947, women's fashion changed forever. Still

The Name of the Wind (Rothfuss Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss' epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle. 'I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.' --Lin-Manuel Miranda OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD! DAY ONE: THE NAME OF THE WIND My name is Kvothe. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow

The Slow Regard of Silent Things (Rothfuss Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss' epic fantasy universe of The Kingkiller Chronicle, in this illustrated companion novella, The Slow Regard of Silent Things. 'I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.' --Lin-Manuel Miranda Deep below the University, there is a dark

The Five Temptations of a CEO: A Leadership Fable (Lencioni Patrick M.)(Pevná vazba)

A commemorative edition of the landmark book from Patrick Lencioni When it was published ten years ago, The Five Temptations of a CEO was like no other business book that came before. Highly sought-after management consultant Patrick Lencioni deftly told the tale of a young CEO who, facing his

Me... Jane (McDonnell Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Patrick McDonnell-beloved, bestselling author-artist and creator of the Mutts syndicated comic strip--shares the inspiring story of young Jane Goodall, the legendary and inspiring conservationist featured in the hit documentary film Jane. In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell

The Wise Man's Fear (Rothfuss Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Discover book two of Patrick Rothfuss' #1 New York Times-bestselling epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle. 'I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.' --Lin-Manuel Miranda DAY TWO: THE WISE MAN'S FEAR 'There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon,

Strategiya - The Foundations of the Russian Art of Strategy(Pevná vazba)

Point of View (Bard Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

The Art of Destiny (Bungie)(Pevná vazba)

Timed to the release year of the game, The Art of Destiny showcases the stunning art and design behind one of the most highly anticipated new franchises in gaming today. From the mysterious dunes of Mars to the jungles of Venus and the abandoned aerospace installations on the Moon, Destiny takes

Applied Ethics: Remembering Patrick Primeaux (Schwartz Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The late Patrick Primeaux, a past editor of this series, was an outstanding teacher of business ethics and a longtime chair of the Theology Department at St John's University in New York City. Patrick, through his teachings, research articles and books, had a profound influence on how many

The Art of Movement (Browar Ken)(Pevná vazba)