Kimono Couture: The Beauty of Chiso (Li Vivian)(Pevná vazba)

Kimono Couture: The Beauty of Chiso (Li Vivian)(Pevná vazba)

This is the first in-depth exploration of the art and history of the kimono in Japan, told from the perspective of one of the country's oldest and most prestigious kimono houses still in operation today - the 460-year old House of Chiso. Kimono Couture highlights Chiso's textile and design

Vivian Maier: The Color Work (Westerbeck Colin)(Pevná vazba)

The first definitive monograph of color photographs by American street photographer Vivian Maier. Photographer Vivian Maier's allure endures even though many details of her life continue to remain a

Dior: Couture (Demarchelier Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Dior is one of the most revered names in fashion, the archetype of the Parisian couture house. Famous for launching the 'New Look,' Christian Dior's landmark first collection that marked a sea change in women's dress after the Second World War, Dior is known today for its exquisite couture line of

Vivian Maier Developed: The Untold Story of the Photographer Nanny - Marks Ann

The definitive biography that unlocks the remarkable story of Vivian Maier, the nanny who lived secretly as a world-class photographer, featuring nearly 400 of her images, many never seen before, placed for the first time in the context of her life.Vivian Maier, the photographer nanny whose work

Women of Singular Beauty: Chanel Haute Couture by Cathleen Naundorf (Naundorf Cathleen)(Pevná vazba)

This rare collection of Cathleen Naundorf's high fashion photography--shot exclusively for this book--focuses on Chanel haute couture. Photographer Cathleen Naundorf gained exclusive access to Chanel's physical archives to handpick gowns and photograph them against theatrical backdrops of her own

The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits: The Botanical Photography of Levon Biss (Biss Levon)(Pevná vazba)

A highly original collection of high magnification photographs that unlock the hidden beauty of seeds and fruit, from the author of Microsculpture The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits is a photographic study that celebrates the wonders of nature and science in mind-blowing magnification. Levon

Atlas of Beauty - Women of the World in 500 Portraits (Noroc Mihaela)(Pevná vazba)

Creatures of the Order (Evans Fay (Senior Commissioning Editor))(Pevná vazba)

The Beauty of Order in the Animal

Black Beauty (Sewell Anna)(Pevná vazba)

Perhaps the most celebrated animal story of the nineteenth century, Black Beauty is the suspenseful and deeply moving account of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners -- some, sensitive riders who treated him gently; others, cruel drivers who thoughtlessly inflicted lasting

Vintage Couture Tailoring (Von Nordheim Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

The trade secrets of couture tailoring are revealed an invaluable guide for professionals and enthusiastsTraditional tailoring has not changed for many centuries, however, the techniques are now known only by a few practicing in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor's workrooms. Nothing

The Beauty of Chemistry: Art, Wonder, and Science (Ball Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Images and text capture the astonishing beauty of the chemical processes that create snowflakes, bubbles, flames, and other wonders of nature. Chemistry is not just about microscopic atoms doing inscrutable things; it is the process that makes flowers and galaxies. We rely on it for bread-baking,

Plant Based Beauty (Arnaudin Jess)(Pevná vazba)

The essential guide to detoxing your beauty routine.Plant-based beauty is part of a growing global movement that is not just about the food we eat but the choices we make when it comes to what we wear and the beauty products we use. We are more aware than ever that our personal actions have an

The Beauty of Home: Redefining Traditional Interiors (Flanigan Marie)(Pevná vazba)

The Beauty of Home combines refined elegance and innovative simplicity for a fresh, new perspective on traditional interior design.Magic doesn't necessarily follow a formula, but perhaps it does have a framework. Marie Flanigan's interiors are timeless and soulful--immediately recognizable, yet

Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion (Fukai Akiko)(Pevná vazba)

Future Beauty is the first comprehensive survey of Japanese avant-garde fashion of the last 30 years. Such designers as Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo made an enormous impact on the world fashion scene in the late twentieth century, challenging established notions of beauty and

The Crossing: Sir Vivian Fuchs, Sir Edmund Hillary and the Trans-Antarctic Expedition to 1953-58 (Knight John)(Pevná vazba)

The Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1953-58 organised and led by Sir Vivian Fuchs and supported by Sir Edmund Hillary was one of the most extraordinary exploits ever undertaken in Antarctica - but it has been underappreciated. On the sixtieth anniversary of the crossing, this book tells the complete

Awaking Wonder: Opening Your Child's Heart to the Beauty of Learning (Clarkson Sally)(Pevná vazba)

A Ray of Light (Wick Walter)(Pevná vazba)

A photographic exploration into the beauty and magic of light from the creator of the bestselling A Drop of Water and the Can You See What I See? series.The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired with simple yet fascinating text and scientific

The Story of Tools: A Celebration of the Beauty and Craftsmanship Behind the Tools of Handmade Trades (Hole &. Corner)(Pevná vazba)

A unique book exploring the beauty, culture and craft of tools. Tools make our lives better. They help us to measure, plan, make, maintain, repair and make our ideas a reality. They are empowering, giving us the potential to do things for ourselves. Since pre-historic man first sharpened his first

Beauty and the Beast (Sabuda Robert)(Pevná vazba)

True love comes to life in Robert Sabuda's classic retelling of the favourite fairytale, Beauty and the

Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion (Hess Megan)(Pevná vazba)

Join internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess as she explores the timeless beauty and glamour of ten of France's best-loved designers in a stylish celebration of one of the world's favourite fashion destinations. From the courts of Versailles to the cobbled streets of Paris, French

Yves Saint Laurent: The Complete Haute Couture Collections, 1962-2002 (Menkes Suzy)(Pevná vazba)

This is the only comprehensive overview of legendary design house Yves Saint Laurent's haute couture collections, shown through original catwalk

Joan - Beauty, Rebel, Muse: The Remarkable Life of Joan Leigh Fermor (Fenwick Simon)(Pevná vazba)

The first biography of Joan Leigh Fermor, society beauty, professional photographer and

The Story Orchestra: The Sleeping Beauty: Press the Note to Hear Tchaikovsky's Music (Tickle Jessica Courtney)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the enchanting world of The Sleeping Beauty in this musical retelling of the ballet--push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's score. Join the King and Queen as they throw a party for their new baby, Princess Aurora. But

Kimono, Vanishing Tradition: Japanese Textiles of the 20th Century (Imperatore Cheryl)(Pevná vazba)

Kimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese clothing; it means 'thing to wear.' This revised and expanded second edition provides an overview of various traditional garments, introduces types of designs found in twentieth century kimono that are still available, and presents wearable art and