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30 St Mary Axe: a Tower for London
Автор: Powell Kenneth Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2006 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 09 февраля 20082009-04-29
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The new office building designed by Foster and Partners for client Swiss Re at 30 St Mary Axe in London is already a well-established icon on the City skyline. Intelligently conceived, innovative in design and construction, and environmentally progressive, there can be few offices worldwide that have earned such affection from the public. This major new book tells the fascinating story of the genesis, development and public reception of one of the world's most radical buildings — winner of over ten major awards, including the prestigious Stirling Prize.
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Car Design Yearbook 5
Автор: Stephen Newbury Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2006 Страниц: 288 Дата загрузки: 13 декабря 20082009-02-23
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•The Car Design Yearbook remains the only annual reference available to all the latest trends in car design worldwide • Over 130 cars, clearly organized A–Z, from mass-market brands to high-performance models • Over 550 stunning photographs and original renderings show exterior and interior styling, engine layouts and significant details • Key performance and technical data provided for each car, plus a review of the car’s main stylistic features and innovations • A unique and detailed reference for all car and design enthusiasts
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Ibiza Style
Автор: Ingrid Rasmussen Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 288 Дата загрузки: 13 октрября 20102008-12-23
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The sun-drenched Mediterranean island of Ibiza has been a magnet for creative and glamorous individuals since the 1960s. This beautifully produced book presents a stunning selection of interiors that have been created by this eclectic mix of inhabitants. With the colourful island as their common inspiration, the private homes and boutique hotels featured in Ibiza Style offer a rich variety of interior-design styles, from pretty, rustically furnished traditional fincas to suave, minimalist contemporary villas, and together give a unique and fascinating insight into the lifestyles of their creators. • Features thirty inspirational homes and distinctive hotels, each concisely and evocatively described by interiors expert Chloe Grimshaw • Lavishly illustrated with over 500 photographs by travel and interiors photographer Ingrid Rasmussen • An armchair escape and essential sourcebook for anyone passionate about interior style
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New London Architecture 2
Автор: Kenneth Powell Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 22 апреля 20112011-03-19
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Following the tremendous success of Merrell’s New London Architecture, this book presents an entirely new selection of the most exciting building projects of the twenty-first century in London. The architectural renaissance of Britain’s capital continues in the new millennium with the design and construction of ever more striking and imaginative buildings of all types to serve the needs of the city’s population. Projects range in size and budget from such landmark structures as Wembley Stadium and the forthcoming ‘Shard of Glass’ (London Bridge Tower) to such cultural projects as the Young Vic theatre and Britain’s first architecture gallery, near Tate Modern; from offices, schools and hospitals to shops, hotels and private houses. With stunning photographs, drawings and renderings accompanying critical texts, this book offers a compelling portrait of a city eager to embrace the best of the new. • Profiles over 110 new architectural projects, both large and small • Authoritatively written and lavishly illustrated throughout • An essential reference for anyone interested in the changing urban landscape of one of the world’s most vibrant cities
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Dream Homes
Автор: Von Einsiedel Andreas Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2006 Страниц: 352 Дата загрузки: 24 сентября 20112008-10-17
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100 Inspirational Interiors. Stunningly illustrated with over 800 photographs by world-renowned interiors photographer Andreas von Einsiedel.
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Walled Garden
Автор: Geddes-Brown Leslie Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 июля 20082009-05-15
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A celebration of walled gardens worldwide, from the Far-East to North America, and from Britain and Europe to North Africa. Includes the work of such celebrated designers as Gertrude Jekyll, Vita Sackville-West, Terence Conran, Beatrix Farrand and Christopher Bradley-Hole. An invaluable resource for garden designers, horticultural students and all garden lovers.
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New Motorcycle Yearbook 3
Автор: Burton Simon De Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 272 Дата загрузки: 27 августа 20092010-02-24
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Written by an author who has the privilege of writing for a variety of acclaimed directors including Mike Nichols, Taylor Hackford, Ted Demme and Philip Noyce as well as Oscar-winning producers including Kathleen Kennedy, Lawrence Bender, Quentin Tarantino and Gale Anne Hurd.
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Seduced
Автор: Wallace Marina Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 10 декабря 20092011-03-29
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Art and Sex from Antiquity to Now.
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Big-Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed
Автор: Blonde Blythe Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 10 декабря 20102012-03-29
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In the late 1950s, throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, such artists as Margaret Keane, Gig and Maio created a new kind of mass-produced art known as ‘big eye’. Now big-eye art has undergone a major revival, but with a twist: the wide-eyed, endearing waifs of the earlier movement have transformed into fairies, mermaids, demons and myriad otherworldly beings, including the famous ‘Blythe’ doll. This extraordinary book showcases the dazzling works of over 20 of today’s most significant big-eye artists, offering an insight into a fantastical, sometimes bizarre, metaphysical world. • A fascinating introduction to a cult art form, providing biographies of the featured artists, contact details and website addresses • Includes over 150 captivating images of the work of more than 20 big-eye practitioners, among them Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Lisa Petrucci and Misha • Will appeal to collectors of big-eye and Japanese anime and manga art and dolls, fans of fantasy and Gothic culture, and anyone interested in pop culture
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Collage: The Unmonumental Picture
Автор: Richard Flood Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 20 декабря 20092008-06-11
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The simplicity of collage, together with its strong graphic presence, lent the medium a sense of revolutionary possibility when it was first adopted by avant-garde artists almost 100 years ago. During the twentieth century collage gradually became identified with such artistic practices as Cubism, Dada and Surrealism, and today it has gained new momentum as an energetic art form with a strong political dimension. This stunning book explores the role of collage in contemporary visual culture. Featuring the work of both established talents and a new generation of artists, it examines how collage is used to confront and comment on a world that is dominated by the mass media and obsessed with conspicuous consumerism. • Offers fresh perspectives on contemporary collage, including contributions from the featured artists • Includes the work of both well-known and new practitioners of this vibrant art form, among them Thomas Hirschhorn, Kim Jones, Wangechi Mutu, Martha Rosler, Nancy Spero and John Stezaker
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The Royal Palaces of London
Автор: David Souden Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 223 Дата загрузки: 06 мая 20112010-07-28
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From Eltham and Greenwich to the east of the capital and the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall and Westminster in the centre to Hampton Court and Kew to the west, London's magnificent royal palaces, past and present, have always been places of beauty and power. Some remain working institutions and living homes; others have acquired new functions as show houses of history and art; all have remarkable tales to tell. Sumptuously illustrated throughout. The Royal Palaces of London is the first major survey to bring together the stories of these buildings and the characters, events and art that have filled their grand spaces and intimate corners from the Norman Conquest to modern times.
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Zaida Ben-Yusuf: New York Portrait Photographer
Автор: Frank H. Goodyear Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 22 марта 20112011-02-19
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In the early twentieth century Zaida Ben-Yusuf (1869–1933) was one of the busiest photographers in New York City, maintaining a fashionable studio on Fifth Avenue, exhibiting her distinctly modern portraits across America, Europe and Russia, and publishing work in many magazines. Her self-portraits also challenged traditional perceptions of female identity. This striking book celebrates Ben-Yusuf’s achievement, showcasing a significant selection of her elegant and compelling portraits featuring prominent artistic and political figures of the day. • Brings together much new information about the remarkable life and career of this pioneering woman photographer • Features a revelatory collection of portraits representing a ‘Who’s Who’ of America in the early twentieth century, including Lincoln Steffens, Edith Wharton, Elsie de Wolfe and Robert Henri • An insightful text investigates groundbreaking aesthetic and social changes in the field of photographic portraiture
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The House of Viktor and Rolf
Автор: Caroline Evans Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 256 Дата загрузки: 26 мая 20112011-02-29
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Famed for their high-concept catwalk shows and extravagant collections, the radical Dutch design duo Viktor & Rolf have taken the fashion world by storm over the last 15 years. This sumptuously produced book is the most comprehensive exploration of Viktor & Rolf’s work to date, and includes an essay by the fashion historian Caroline Evans, an interview with the designers, a detailed biography and perceptive texts on each collection. Particular attention is given to signature looks from such collections as Atomic Bomb and Russian Doll, which showcase the duo’s unique blend of cool irony and surreal beauty. Featuring style shots by some of the world’s most celebrated photographers, catwalk images, behind-the-scenes snapshots and portraits, The House of Viktor & Rolf is a stunning tribute to two of the most original designers in haute couture. • The first major overview of the 15-year career of the avant-garde fashion designers • Includes 200 captivating images by such renowned photographers as Herb Ritts, Juergen Teller and Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
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Cult Watches: The World's Enduring Classics
Автор: Michael Balfour Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2009 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20112012-04-15
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All wristwatches are true ‘micromarvels’ of engineering, yet some models have such enduring appeal that they attract the attention of collectors, investors and regular wearers alike. Now available in paperback for the first time, Cult Watches is a lavishly illustrated account of the world’s most popular classic timepieces – the top 30 that have achieved cult status, from the Rolex Submariner and the Tissot Banana Watch to the Ingersoll Mickey Mouse watches and the ‘quartz revolution’ Swatches. Watch-industry expert Michael Balfour introduces the great watchmaking innovators, sets their horological masterpieces in context and discusses their legacies.With future contenders for the status of cult watch also considered, this is a lively and informative history of some of the most sought-after and desirable watches ever produced. • The first book devoted to the wristwatches with the most dedicated following • Each model and its brand is profusely illustrated with both historical and contemporary images, for ready reference • An elegantly produced book that will appeal to watch enthusiasts, collectors and investors worldwide
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Dream Gardens: 100 Inspirational Gardens
Автор: Tania Compton Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2009 Страниц: 351 Дата загрузки: 23 декабря 20112012-02-16
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The perfect companion to Merrell’s bestselling Dream Homes and More Dream Homes (see pp. 19, 43 and 44), Dream Gardens is a stylish sourcebook of 100 modern and contemporary gardens from around the world. Now available in paperback for the first time, this critically acclaimed volume presents an array of wonderful locations and garden-design ideas, from small, sophisticated, minimalist city gardens to large, richly planted gardens in breathtaking rural locations. Each garden is beautifully photographed to show all its key features and essential details, while concise descriptions explore the aims and achievements of some of today’s most influential garden designers.With full captions identifying the plants depicted, Dream Gardens is a valuable source of information and inspiration. • The definitive sourcebook of modern and contemporary gardens of all styles from across the globe, presenting a wealth of locations and design ideas • Features the work of such renowned designers as Terence Conran, Penelope Hobhouse, Piet Oudolf and Dan Pearson • Profusely illustrated, and written in a lively and informative style
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Dream Rooms: Inspirational Interiors from 100 Homes
Автор: Andreas von Einsiedel Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2010 Страниц: 348 Дата загрузки: 20 декабря 20122013-04-12
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Subtitled, inspirational Interiors From 100 Homes. A sumptuous sourcebook for sparking new ideas, clearly organised by room, and focusing on colour, pattern, furniture and more.
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The Sustainable Home
Автор: Cathy Strongman Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2009 Страниц: 208 Дата загрузки: 17 сентября 20142013-03-18
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An essential guide to sustainable building, decorating materials and techniques. Features thirty case studies from around the world.
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Books Do Furnish a Room
Автор: Leslie Geddes-Brown Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2009 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20112011-05-06
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As all book lovers know, a collection of books affords not only access to endless pleasure and knowledge, but also, when skillfully displayed around the home, the opportunity to create a myriad of different impressions. In this beautifully illustrated guide, self-confessed bibliophile Leslie Geddes-Brown offers inspirational solutions and practical tips on how to make the most of books in every room and forgotten nook of the house. A dazzling array of photographs shows how books can transform any room into an alluring and magical place.
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The Car Design Yearbook 8
Автор: Stephen Newbury Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2009 Страниц: 304 Дата загрузки: 7 декабря 20112012-09-14
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This new title in The Car Design Yearbook series features all the new cars launched worldwide from April 2008 to March 2009. This year's edition marks the launch of the Car Design Yearbook Awards, which nominate winners in the categories Best Concept Car, Best Production Car, Best Interior, The Environmental Award and Designer of the Year. For the eighth yearbook, Stephen Newbury and Tony Lewin also explore how tricks of the fashion trade — colour, texture, lines, patterns, shapes and seams — are used in the car industry, and consider the many varied facets of door design.
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Dream Gardens of England: 100 Inspirational Gardens
Автор: Baker Barbara Жанр: Merrell Publishing Год: 2010 Страниц: 352 Дата загрузки: 24 июля 20112012-07-18
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The perfect companion to Merrell's bestselling Dream Gardens (Sunday Times Gardening Book of the Year), Dream Gardens of England is a beautifully designed sourcebook of 100 gardens of all styles in all parts of the country. It presents a wonderful variety of garden-design ideas, ranging from modern sophistication to lush romanticism, and from small city plots to large gardens in breathtaking rural locations. Each garden is photographed to show all its key features and essential details, while concise descriptions offer a rare insight into the aims and achievements of some of today's leading gardeners. With captions identifying the plants depicted, this book is an invaluable source of information and inspiration.
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