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V&A Pattern: Modern British Designers (+ CD-ROM)
Автор: Safer Samantha Erin Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 15 декабря 20142017-08-17
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This beautiful series reveals the V&A's spectacular and extensive pattern collection. Modern British Designers traces the past 50 years of creative genius and innovation in British design, highlighting such designers as Terence Conran, Zandra Rhodes and Shirley Craven. Includes a free CD-Rom.
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V&A Pattern: Indian Florals
Автор: Crill Rosemary Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2009 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20112014-08-17
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This new series celebrates the V&A's status as a source of inspiration for designers, reflecting the unique breadth and depth of a collection that represents over 3,000 years of objects from all over the world. The pocket-sized books make attractive and collectible gifts, but are also a valuable source of ideas for designers of all kinds. The first four titles in the series feature some of the museum's most popular patterns, from William Morris wallpapers to 1950s textiles, and a short introduction to each puts the patterns in context. Complete with a free CD of the images inside, to be redrawn or reworked, commercial designers looking to license patterns and individual motifs from the collection can use the books as a starting point for research.
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Winston Churchill: The Story of the Great British Statesman
Автор: Castor Harriet Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 21 июля 20132014-05-22
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One of Britain's most enigmatic and celebrated politicians, Winston Churchill was far more than a just successful wartime leader. International war correspondent, WWI soldier and Nobel Prize winning writer, Churchill always had an unshakable faith in his own abilities, despite his disastrous efforts at school. His faith was rewarded when he became Prime Minister of Britain at the height of WWII. Working tirelessly, his tremendous ability to inspire the nation during such times of horror has become legendary. Above all, he will always be remembered as the man who led the allied forces to victory, freeing Europe from the tyranny of Nazism. Lives in Action is a series of narrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figures in history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read like fiction will keep the most reluctant reader hooked.
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Dictionary of Aviation: Over 5,500 Terms Clearly Defined
Автор: Crocker David Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2007 Страниц: 253 Дата загрузки: 14 июля 20082008-06-15
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This revised edition contains over 5,000 terms used by air traffic controllers, pilots, cabin crew, maintenance crews, ground staff and other airline personnel. Designed for those specialising in aviation and related industries, including trainee pilots, maintenance engineers and other professionals, this dictionary has all the words you need. 'For those in need of a handy reference for everyday work, this new release should prove most useful.' — Aviation News.
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Fear and Fashion in the Cold War
Автор: Pavitt Jane Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2008 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 21 августа 20102010-07-21
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This book explores Cold War fashion in all its aspects, ranging from innovations in materials to the cybernetic visions of the 1960s, from the bikini to the spacesuit, vinyl radiation suits to high-tech jewellery, Paco Rabanne to Barbarella. Set in the context of art, film, science and design, Pavitt explores how the image of the body was shaped by Cold War concerns — atomic anxieties, the space race, technological developments and the first forays into 'hyper-reality.' With a stunning selection of images alongside military, political and scientific research, the book shows how counter-cultural theories and experiences in the later 1960s shaped an alternative view of the 'Cold War Body'.
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Deadly Dangerous Kings and Queens
Автор: Shaw Karl Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 21 июля 20132014-05-22
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A humorous take on British kings and queens through the ages. Packed with facts and information — focusing on all the funny bits.
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Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives
Автор: Ebbutt Blanche Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2010 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20122012-05-06
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Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts For Wives were originally published by A&C Black in 1913. They contain hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which ring true almost 100 years after they were written. An ideal Christmas stocking filler and gift for weddings, engagements and anniversaries. Advice appears under the following chapters: 1. Personalities 2. How to Avoid Discord 3. Habits 4. Financial Matters 5. Evenings at Home 6. Jealousy 7. Recreation 8. Food 9. Dress 10. Entertaining 11. Household Management 12. Children.
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Don'ts for Weddings
Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 15 декабря 20142017-08-17
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«Following the success of Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives a brand new old collection of advice for couples from courtship to the honeymoon. On looking for a partner in life: «Don't single out a girl if you do not intend to propose to her, for the way in which your conduct is regarded will be greatly influenced by your banking account». On The Question: «Don't rush but chose an auspicious moment, A man who tries to propose when a servant is expected to arrive with a scuttle of coals is not likely to meet with much favour». On the Engagement: «Don't allow awkward pauses to break the conversation because your thoughts and eyes are hungrily trying to follow your lover, who is manfully assisting the hostess». On Planning The Event: «Don't forget that elderly bridesmaids in youthful frocks and girlish hats are ridiculous to the unthinking, and pathetic to those who look below the surface». On Gifts: «Don't be thoughtless — Good silver is always a joy, but remember the young wife with only one servant will have to rub up her own silver backed brushes and sweetmeat dishes if she wants them to look nice». The Honeymoon: «Don't indulge in a long honeymoon. Undisturbed possession soon palls, and man was made for something more virile than perpetual billing and cooing».»
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Photography: The 50 Most Influential Photographers in the World
Автор: Dickie Christopher Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 21 июля 20132014-05-22
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This is a pcoket-sized history of photography from its beginnings up to the present, covering important technical developments, styles and famous photographers.
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Design Your Fashion Portfolio
Автор: Faerm Steven Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 декабря 20142015-04-07
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It's now harder than ever to break into the exclusive fashion industry but this is the guide to tell you how to do it. Discover how to develop a first-rate portfolio, and learn everything you need to know to become a professional designer and entrepreneur. Learn how to showcase your talent and make your portfolio stand out in the crowd. Master the art of selling yourself and your work at job interviews, while pitching for freelance work, and promoting your own business. Design Your Fashion Portfolio provides clear advice and instruction on how to present your work based around key fashion genres including lingerie, athletic wear, designer and evening wear and discover how layouts, art direction, and merchandising for each can vary. From developing your graduate thesis, to building your first collection, perfecting your portfolio to interview techniques and career options to establish yourself as a professional, this book is the key to launching your career in fashion.
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Alastair Morton and Edinburgh Weavers
Автор: Jackson Lesley Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 336 Дата загрузки: 18 марта 20152013-06-28
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Edinburgh Weavers was one of the most important textile companies of the twentieth century. Alastair Morton, visionary art director of the company, commissioned a remarkable series of textiles from leading British artists, including Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Elisabeth Frink, as well artist-designers, such as Marion Dorn, Ashley Havinden and Lucienne Day. Morton was also a gifted artist, textile designer and weaver in his own right. This long overdue study traces his wide-ranging career and records the history of Edinburgh Weavers and the glorious textiles it produced. Drawing on the V&A's extensive archive this impressive book features over 300 images of artists' textiles unparalleled in quality and scope and is an invaluable resource.
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Museum of Childhood
Автор: Wood Sarah Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 112 Дата загрузки: 06 мая 20152013-06-23
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The Museum of Childhood traces the history of childhood through some of the museum's most cherished objects. The book reveals how children have played, dressed, learned and grown through the ages, by turns intriguing, poignant and nostalgic. Sarah Wood also tells the story of how one of the world's best collections related to childhood came to reside in Bethnal Green, London. From the oldest surviving English rocking horse, to costume fit for royalty, to toys children of today love, and their parents remember, this book will delight the child in us all.
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British Design from 1948
Автор: Breward Christopher Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 400 Дата загрузки: 16 декабря 20142016-03-22
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This landmark book celebrates the best of British design, documenting the transformation and impact of designers' work over the years between the post-war 'Austerity Games' of 1948 and the 2012 Olympics. As well as essays by leading curators and commentators, British Design incorporates pieces by key practitioners (including Peter Saville, Barbara Hulanicki, Paul Smith and Tom Dixon) to build a comprehensive survey of over 350 of the finest examples of fashion and textiles, furniture, ceramics and glass, theatre design, graphics, photography, architecture, fine art and sculpture from this period. In addition to discussing works commissioned for official purposes, including the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the Festival of Britain, the book highlights the globally influential, and very British, counter-culture, from the sixties boutiques of Mary Quant and Ossie Clark through to the club cultures of Punk, the New Romantics and Rave.
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Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950
Автор: Stanfill Sonnet Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 112 Дата загрузки: 06 мая 20152013-06-23
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This innovative book presents dynamic and interpretive photographs of British ballgowns spanning 60 years and includes designs by Alexander McQueen, Bellville Sassoon, Bill Gibb, Erdem, Gareth Pugh, Stella McCartney and Zandra Rhodes. The specially commissioned photographs, by fashion photographer David Hughes, are supplemented by essays exploring the ballgown as a particularly British garment, with designers, clients and occasions unique to Britain. The social season of debutante parties and private balls, weddings and charity events have long provided Britain's fashion designers with opportunities to design elaborate, tour de force eveningwear. In more recent years the ballroom has been replaced by the red carpet. Though the context has changed, the ballgown remains a staple in many designers' collections and continues to serve as an expression of status, protocol and taste, while simultaneously embodying elements of drama and fantasy.
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Hats: An Anthology
Автор: Jones Stephen Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 23 декабря 20142014-10-20
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Hats: An Anthology, now available in paperback, offers an unprecedented view of the world of millinery, drawing on the V&A's extensive collection of hats, Stephen Jones's own archive and iconic headgear from around the globe. Beautifully illustrated chapters examine the inspiration behind the creation of hats, the history of their construction, the lure of the hat shop and finally the etiquette and occasion of hat wearing for the client.
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Hollywood Costume
Автор: Deborah Nadoolman Landis Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 320 Дата загрузки: 20 декабря 20142013-06-15
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This landmark book celebrates, for the very first time, the costume designer's contribution to the telling of the cinematic story in 100 years of Hollywood. Rocking the conventions of what is considered 'costume', Hollywood Costume reveals what is hidden in plain sight: that films are about people and it is the art of the costume designer who helps create those characters. This book looks at this process of transformation by analyzing some of the finest and most eclectic costumes from the most beloved films of the last 100 years. As well as essays by a wide variety of leading scholars, archivists and private collectors, the book incorporates contributions by key costume designers, actors and directors working in Hollywood today. Fabulous golden age of Hollywood costumes are juxtaposed beside all the contemporary classics including The Tramp, Ben Hur, Cleopatra, The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, Pirates of the Caribbean, Ocean's Eleven, Sherlock Holmes and Avatar.
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Seventeenth-century Women's Dress Patterns: Book Two
Автор: North Susan Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 декабря 20142015-04-07
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Book Two in the V&A's groundbreaking new series presents 17 patterns for garments and accessories from a seventeenth-century woman's wardrobe. It includes patterns for a loose gown, a jacket, a pair of stays and a boned bodice, ivory and wooden busks, shoes, a hat, a stomacher, linen bands and supporters, a bag and a knife case. It also features a description of the stay-making process. Full step-by-step drawings of the construction sequence are given for each garment to enable the reader to accurately reconstruct them. There are scale patterns and diagrams for making linen and metal thread laces and embroidery designs. Multiple photographs of the objects, close-up construction details and X-ray photography reveal the hidden elements of the clothes, the precise number of layers and the stitches used inside.
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Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEFL: Essential Words and Phrases to Help You Maximize Your TOEFL Score
Автор: Wyatt Rawdon Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 126 Дата загрузки: 18 мая 20152015-04-19
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The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is a multiple choice English language proficiency test which measures comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills in an international environment. Scores indicate how well people can communicate in business, commerce and industry. Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEIC is a must-have workbook for all non-native English speakers wishing to expand their language skills in preparation for the Test of English for International Communication. This workbook provides exercises to help teach and build vocabulary related to the TOEIC examination and also covers grammar, use of English, comprehension and spelling.
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The Thief, the Fool and the Big Fat King
Автор: Deary Terry Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2003 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 декабря 20092005-10-27
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Every day, hapless hopefuls — or 'coneys', as the locals call them — come to dirty and dangerous London town, trying to seek their fortunes. Who is waiting for them? Tricksters and conmen, that's who — like young Eleanor's family. Eleanor becomes troubled by her family's cunning and foils their plans to catch a coney. Meanwhile, fearsome King Henry VIII has some rather cruel ideas of justice... for everyone.
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Quilts 1700-2010
Автор: Prichard Sue Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 23 декабря 20142014-10-20
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This groundbreaking book documents the fascinating history of quilt and patchwork production. The hidden histories and personal narratives of some of the most evocative objects in the V&A's collection are revealed, from the origins of the 'love poem' on the Chapman marriage coverlet to the sources of inspiration for the intricately pieced pictorial 'George III coverlet'. Now available in paperback, this lavishly illustrated book challenges the assumption that stitching is simply 'women's work'.
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