In Whose Name?: The Islamic World After 9/11 (Magnum Photos)(Pevná vazba)

In Whose Name?: The Islamic World After 9/11 (Magnum Photos)(Pevná vazba)

On September 11, 2001, the photographer Abbas watched the World Trade Center towers fall in New York--live on Siberian TV. It spurred him to begin a journey through the Islamic world that would last seven years. The photographs published here are the final result of that project. Born in Iran,

Magnum China (Magnum Photos)(Pevná vazba)

Magnum Photos first covered China on assignment in the 1930s, when Robert Capa and Henri Cartier-Bresson established what has become a long-standing cultural engagement with the ever-changing country. Magnum's long history with China puts the agency in the unique position of being able to provide

Magnum Manifesto (Magnum Photos)(Pevná vazba)

In this landmark photography publication and accompanying exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of the renowned photo agency, Cl ment Ch roux and Clara Bouveresse demonstrate how Magnum Photos owes its preeminence to the ability of its photographers to encompass and navigate the points

Magnum Streetwise (Magnum Photos)(Pevná vazba)

Magnum Streetwise is the definitive collection of street photography from Magnum Photos, and an unparalleled opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the true greats of the genre. An essential addition to the street photography canon, this volume showcases hidden gems alongside many of street

The Islamic World: A History in Objects (Akbarnia Ladan)(Pevná vazba)

This illustrated introduction offers a fresh approach to the history of the Islamic world from its origins to the present day. Told in six chapters, arranged both chronologically and thematically, and richly enhanced with outstanding images, it provides an illuminating insight into the material

Feast - Food of the Islamic World (Helou Anissa)(Pevná vazba)

Magnum Cycling (Magnum Photos)(Pevná vazba)

It's no surprise that some of the world's finest photographers have shot a bicycle race at some point in their careers. Cycling embodies the elements of a great photograph--the human form, pushing itself to physical extremes, thrilling landscapes, the spectacle of the crowd. It also provides a

Islamic Maps (Rapoport Yossef)(Pevná vazba)

Spanning the Islamic world, from ninth-century Baghdad to nineteenth-century Iran, this book tells the story of Islamic cartography and the key Muslim map-makers who shaped the art over the centuries. Muslim geographers like al-Khwārazmī and al-Idrīsī developed distinctive styles, often based

World Press Photo 2020 (World Press Photo Foundation)(Pevná vazba)

2019's best visual journalism compiled in one book. Selected from thousands of images by photo journalists, picture agencies, newspapers and magazines from all over the

Ren Burri: Explosions of Sight (Btrisey Mlanie)(Pevná vazba)

A member of the famous artist-owned photo agency Magnum Photos, Swiss photographer Ren Burri (1933-2014) found himself wherever history was happening during the late twentieth century. His countless travels took him across Europe and the Americas to the Middle East to Japan and China to document

Zandra Rhodes: 50 Fabulous Years in Fashion (Nothdruft Dennis)(Pevná vazba)

Celebrating decades of achievement by one of the foremost names in British fashion, whose vitality and influence continue to shine Zandra Rhodes provides a luscious documentary of this leading British designer, spanning her 50-year career in fashion and textile design. The book showcases not only

What is Islamic" Art?" (Shaw Wendy M. K.)(Pevná vazba)

Revealing what is 'Islamic' in Islamic art, Shaw explores the perception of arts, including painting, music, and geometry through the discursive sphere of historical Islam including the Qur'an, Hadith, Sufism, ancient philosophy, and poetry. Emphasis on the experience of reception over the context

Pedagogy in Islamic Education: The Madrasah Context (Hardaker Glenn)(Pevná vazba)

This book provides an understanding of pedagogy rooted in the developments of Islamic Education. It is the first book to explore this in the Madrasah context. The focus on Islamic pedagogy provides a way to explore knowledge, spirituality and education that is shaped by a universal approach to

Divided by Terror: American Patriotism After 9/11 (Bodnar John)(Pevná vazba)

Americans responded to the deadly terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, with an outpouring of patriotism, though all were not united in their expression. A war-based patriotism inspired millions of Americans to wave the flag and support a brutal War on Terror in Afghanistan and Iraq, while many

Ornament and Decoration in Islamic Architecture (Clevenot Dominique)(Pevná vazba)

A dazzling study of the role and fundamental importance of decoration in Islamic architecture, now available in

Classic Starts(r) Around the World in 80 Days (Verne Jules)(Pevná vazba)

Take a thrilling whirlwind trip around the world with Phileas Fogg! When Fogg--a man of habit whose every day is just like the one before--makes a bet that he can circle the globe and be back in his men's club in just 80 days, the race is on. Jules Verne's classic tale bubbles with excitement,

The Making of Salafism: Islamic Reform in the Twentieth Century (Lauzire Henri)(Pevná vazba)

Some Islamic scholars hold that Salafism is an innovative and rationalist effort at Islamic reform that emerged in the late nineteenth century but gradually disappeared in the mid twentieth. Others argue Salafism is an anti-innovative and antirationalist movement of Islamic purism that dates back

The Apollo Deception (Silver Mitch)(Pevná vazba)

In 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon . . . didn't they? After China announce a space mission to place their own flag next to the one US astronauts planted during the Apollo 11 mission, few people bat an eyelid. Shortly after this statement Charlie Stephens, a 74-year-old former filmmaker, is

Jihad and Death - The Global Appeal of Islamic State (Roy Olivier)(Pevná vazba)

Everything you need to know about how Islamic State attracts new followers, by a world-renowned sociologist of

New Developments in Islamic Economics: Examples from Southeast Asia (Ab Rahman Asmak)(Pevná vazba)

New Developments in Islamic Economics: Examples from Southeast Asia investigates the latest developments in a vibrant and fast-moving area of practical financial and economic study. This book is primarily focused on Malaysian contexts, while also presenting perspectives from Indonesia and

After the Apocalypse: America's Role in a World Transformed (Bacevich Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

A bold and urgent perspective on how American foreign policy must change in response to the shifting world order of the twenty-first century, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Limits of Power and The Age of Illusions. The purpose of U.S. foreign policy has, at least theoretically,

Islamic Art: Architecture, Painting, Calligraphy, Ceramics, Glass, Carpets (Mozzati Luca)(Pevná vazba)

This gorgeous survey of art from the Islamic world covers three continents and fourteen centuries. From its birth in the seventh century through modern times, the Islamic religion has inspired glorious works of art. This stunning book includes more than four hundred reproductions of treasures of

The Levelling: What's Next After Globalization (O'Sullivan Michael)(Pevná vazba)

A brilliant analysis of the transition in world economics, finance, and power as the era of globalization ends and gives way to new power centers and institutions. The world is at a turning point similar to the fall of communism. Then, many focused on the collapse itself, and failed to see that a

Art of Atari (Lapetino Tim)(Pevná vazba)

Atari is one of the most recognized names in the world. Since its formation in 1972, the company pioneered hundreds of iconic titles including Asteroids, Centipede, and Missile Command. In addition to hundreds of games created for arcades,