The Illustrated Letters and Diaries of the Pre-Raphaelites (Marsh Jan)(Pevná vazba)

The Illustrated Letters and Diaries of the Pre-Raphaelites (Marsh Jan)(Pevná vazba)

An engrossing look at the life, love, and work of one of the first modern movements in British art: the Pre-Raphaelites. The Pre-Raphaelites were a true avant-garde, supremely talented artists ahead of their time. Using their own letters, diaries, poems, and paintings, this handsome illustrated

The Illustrated Letters of the Bronts: The Letters, Diaries and Writings of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bront (Gardiner Juliet)(Pevná vazba)

The Illustrated Letters of the Bront s is the story both of the real world of the Bront s at Haworth Parsonage, their home on the edge of the lonely Yorkshire moors, and of the imaginary worlds they spun for themselves in their novels and poetry. Wherever possible, their story is told using their

The Pre-Raphaelites (Petiot Aurlie)(Pevná vazba)

Meet the renegades of Victorian art in this gorgeously illustrated exploration of their work and influence In the revolutionary year of 1848, a group of young British artists set out to return a lost vibrancy to European art. Calling themselves the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, they mounted an

Joanna, George and Henry: A Pre-Raphaelite Tale of Art, Love and Friendship (Bradbury Sue)(Paperback)

Biography of three artists closely associated with the Pre-Raphaelites whose letters give a vivid insight into the dramas of their personal life. Joanna, George and Henry tells the story of the intertwined lives of three young artists in the 1850s. When the transcript of the material on which this

The Illustrated Letters of Jane Austen: Selected and Introduced by Penelope Hughes-Hallett (Hughes-Hallett Penelope)(Pevná vazba)

An exquisite selection of letters from one of the most enduringly popular authors of all time: Jane Austen. Beautifully illustrated with contemporary paintings and engravings of Regency England--the England that Jane Austen herself would have observed--this collection of correspondence by the

Great Diaries - The world's most remarkable diaries, journals, notebooks, and letters (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Henry Wallis (1830-1916): From Pre-Raphaelite Painter to Collector/Connoisseur (Lanigan Dennis T.)(Pevná vazba)

- The first comprehensive study of Henry Wallis, celebrated Pre-Raphaelite painter and art collector/connoisseur- Includes an extensive catalogue raisonn of Wallis's work- Contains numerous unpublished letters, to and from members of the Pre-Raphaelite circle: William Holman Hunt, Frederic George

The Pre-Raphaelites: Their Lives and Works in 500 Images: A Study of the Artists, Their Lives and Context, with 500 Images, and a Gallery Showing 300 (Robinson Michael)(Pevná vazba)

This is an essential volume for anyone wanting to learn more about the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and their ethos, and offers the opportunity to study their greatest works in one beautiful collection. This impressive new book opens by looking at key Pre-Raphaelite artists in turn, documenting the

Jane Austen's Letters (Le Faye Deirdre)(Pevná vazba)

Jane Austen's letters afford a unique insight into the daily life of the novelist: intimate and gossipy, observant and informative--they read much like the novels themselves. They bring alive her family and friends, her surroundings and contemporary events, all with a freshness unparalleled in

Temple of Science: The Pre-Raphaelites and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (Holmes John)(Pevná vazba)

Built between 1855 and 1860, the Oxford University Museum of Natural History is the extraordinary result of close collaboration between artists and scientists. The architect Benjamin Woodward consulted with two groups on the design and decoration of the building: a panel of Oxford scientists and

The Elder Sons of George III: Kings, Princes, and a Grand Old Duke (Curzon Catherine)(Pevná vazba)

Using original letters, diaries and newspapers, the royal family and the insular world of the Georgian court are brought vividly back to life.For nearly 60 years, King George III reigned over a tumultuous kingdom. His health and realm were in turmoil, while family life held challenges of its own

Pre-Raphaelite Drawing (Cruise Colin)(Paperback / softback)

The paintings of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood are widely known and loved. This book presents a comprehensive survey of the intimate world of the Pre-Raphaelites

Pre-Raphaelite Drawings and Watercolours (Payne Christiana)(Paperback)

An exhibition catalogue focusing on the Ashmolean's rarely seen reserve collection of Pre-Raphaelite drawings and

Diaries and Selected Letters (Bulgakov Mikhail)(Paperback)

The career of Mikhail Bulgakov, the author of Master and Margarita - now regarded as one of the masterpieces of twentieth-century literature - was characterized by a constant and largely unsuccessful struggle against state censorship. This suppression did not only apply to his art: in 1926 his

The Coffin Ship: Life and Death at Sea During the Great Irish Famine (McMahon Cian T.)(Pevná vazba)

A vivid, new portrait of Irish migration through the letters and diaries of those who fled their homeland during the Great Famine The standard story of the exodus during Ireland's Great Famine is one of tired clich s, half-truths, and dry statistics. In The Coffin Ship, a groundbreaking work of

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1) (Kinney Jeff)(Pevná vazba)

Boys don't keep diaries--or do they? The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with

Pre-Raphaelites: From Rossetti to Ruskin (Roe Dinah)(Paperback / softback)

The Pre-Raphaelite Movement began in 1848, and experienced its heyday in the 1860s and 1870s. Influenced by the then little-known Keats and Blake, as well as Wordsworth, Shelley and Coleridge, Pre-Raphaelite poetry 'etherialized sensation' (in the words of Antony Harrison), and popularized the

David Sedaris Diaries: A Visual Compendium (Sedaris David)(Pevná vazba)

A visual compendium of the illustrated diaries David Sedaris has been creating since 1977 - time capsules of both our culture and the thoughts and observations of one of our most beloved

Istanbul - Memories and the City (The Illustrated Edition) (Pamuk Orhan)(Pevná vazba)

Like the Dublin of Joyce and Jan Morris' Venice, Orhan Pamuk's bestselling Istanbul: Memories of a City is a triumphant encounter of place and sensibility, beautifully written and immensely moving. Since the publication of Istanbul, Pamuk has continued to add to his collection of photographs of

Jane Austen: The Chawton Letters (Sutherland Kathryn)(Pevná vazba)

The life of Jane Austen has fascinated the millions of readers around the world who cherish her work. A new collection presents an intimate portrait of Austen in her own words, showing the many details of her life that found echoes in her fiction, especially her keen observations of the 'little

Timelines of World History (Chisholm Jane)(Pevná vazba)

A gorgeously illustrated guide to the history of the world, from wars and revolutions to ground-breaking inventions, discoveries and artistic movements. With over 3,500 key dates from the Stone Age to the year 2000, organised geographically so readers can compare what was happening in different

Words of War: The Story of the Second World War Revealed in Eye-Witness Letters, Speeches and Diaries (Richards Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

During the Second World War, across the frontline as well as on the Home Front, millions of people recorded their thoughts of their experiences - whether in letters, their personal diaries or those prosecuting the war giving speeches. Much as Letters of Note celebrated the great letters written

The Cover Art of Blue Note Records: The Collection (Marsh Graham)(Pevná vazba)

The Cover Art of Blue Note Records is Graham Marsh and Glyn Callingham's classic collection of the finest record sleeves produced by the celebrated Blue Note record label. This new edition is the complete compilation of the original volumes published nearly two decades ago. Including every cover,

The Illustrated Letters of Oscar Wilde: A Life in Letters, Writings and Wit (Gardiner Juliet)(Pevná vazba)

'I don't regret for a single moment having lived for pleasure. I did it to the full, as one should do. . . ' Oscar Wilde. Explore the life of Oscar Wilde through his own words, lavishly illustrated with paintings, photos, cartoons, and caricatures. With his sharp wit and dramatic life, Oscar Wilde