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Frances Empire period, guided by the grand visions of the Emperor Napoleon and the more domestic ones of Josephine, was one of the most sumptuous and creative epochs in French furniture and interior design.

By 1800, Neoclassical architects Percier and Fontaine had left an indelible mark on the Imperial residences and on the homes of the countrys leading families. The elegant sensibility of this period reflected a nostalgia for the treasures of ancient Rome and Egypt and resulted in the creation of harmonious interiors to match equally fine facades. Bernard Chevallier takes the reader on a detailed, room-by-room tour through the finest Empire antechambers, bedrooms, libraries, salons and beyond.

This beautifully illustrated volume will be a captivating read for historians, decorators and art lovers alike.

Born into a wealthy New York family in 1928, Marguerite 'Peggy' Guggenheim was one of the greatest art collectors of the 20th century. Using her inheritance to open her first art gallery, Peggy's love of art lead to to eventually settle in Venice, where she relaunched her life after becoming the star of the 1948 Venice Art Biennale. For her, a life without the inspiration of her artist and writer friends would have been unthinkable.

In Encounters with Peggy Guggenheim, renowned photographer Stefan Moses reveals his collection of photographs of Peggy, taken between 1969 and 1974, many of which have never been seen before. Striking, eccentric and dramatic, Moses photographed Peggy in her favourite places around Venice, as well as in her private palazzo at Canal Grande. See Peggy as she glides on her gondola with her Lhasa apso dogs or wears her iconic butterfly glasses made by Edward Melcarth -- the quickness and talent of Moses captures the character of this true eccentric.

An inspiration for art-, photography- and fashion-lovers alike, Encounters with Peggy Guggenheim is a behind-the-scenes look at of one of the world's most eccentric and inspirational women.

English Furniture describes the development of fashionable English furniture between the restoration of Charles II in 1660 and the death of Queen Anne in 1714. Based largely on contemporary documents and on original and firmly documented furniture, together with the latest modern scholarship, it provides a closely-reasoned analysis of changing furniture styles, together with much technical information on materials and processes.

The author's radical new approach to the stylistic and structural analysis of furniture will change perceptions of English furniture and establish a new chronology for late seventeenth and early eighteenth-century English furniture. This extensively illustrated book is the first comprehensive review of the subject for nearly one hundred years. Part one focuses on Charles II and James II, 1660-1688 with chapters on The Restoration, Case Furniture, Seat Furniture, Tables, Stands and Mirrors and Lacquer, japanning and varnish. The second part focuses on William III and Queen Anne, 1689-1714 and includes chapters on Furnishing the Williamite Court, Case Furniture, Seat Furniture, Tables, Stands and Looking Glasses. A full glossary of terms is included as well as a list of manuscript sources and a bibliography.

Covering the entire golden age from 1100 to 1530 and spanning all regions, here are over one hundred windows and panels in astonishing new detail. Nothing significant is omitted and the most important monuments, including the cathedrals of Canterbury, Wells and Lincoln, as well as York Minster and many others are covered in extra depth.

Stained glass is one of the glories of medieval art, and much of the finest glass can be found in England. Intensely moving in its beauty, startling in its colours and fascinating in its imagery, it has for centuries captivated visitors to churches and cathedrals.

Drawing upon an impressive array of original sources, English Style and Decoration offers a cornucopia of design riches.

Lavishly illustrated with page after page of original sketches and printed patterns for furniture, textiles, flooring, wallpaper, glass, ceramics and household utensils, from doorknobs to tableware and light fittings.

  - An unrivalled sourcebook of English design and decoration during the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.
  -  Includes the works of such designers as Kent, Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Adam, Sheraton, Pugin, Morris, Voysey, Liberty and Gimson, as well as many unnamed artist-designers.
  - Ilustrations drawn from rarely reproduced sources: design books, pattern books, shape books, swatch books, company archives, manufacturers’ and retail catalogues.

600 designs, patterns and settings in colour and black-and-white

Claudia Taittinger, of the famed Taittinger Champagne family, shares her secrets for hosting successful dinner parties with sophistication and style, including tried-and-true recipes sure to delight even the most discerning guest.

Having played host to high society from Paris to New York and learned the art of cooking and presentation from some of France's most celebrated chefs at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, Claudia Taittinger is a consummate entertainer and bon vivant -- who can really cook. Elegance, refinement, and graciousness color every detail of every delightful and delicious occasion.

Drawing on traditional rules of French savoir-faire, Taittinger guides readers to hosting unforgettable events. Starting with the type of occasion -- from sophisticated formal parties to holiday gatherings and intimate dinners -- and using exquisite photography, she illustrates how to tailor the table and create the appropriate mood and ambience. Each event is paired with mouthwatering recipes, from a classic Eggplant Terrine and always comforting Salmon Coulibiac to a delicious Duck Breast with Roasted Figs and Wild Mushrooms.

Taittinger deftly combines colors, finishes, textures, and floral arrangements to set the stage for the perfect occasion while sharing time-honored principles of social etiquette, making the grandeur of the Parisian lifestyle accessible for everyone and inspiring the reader to host dinner parties with incomparable French flair.

About the Authors:

Claudia Taittinger has been planning parties all of her life. This is her long-awaited first book.
Lavinia Branca Snyder is a writer and the author of Equestrian Life from Riding Houses to Country Estates.
Mark Roskams is a New York-based photographer. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest and Elle Decor.

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Пролистать книгу Entertaining Chic!: Modern French Recipes and Table Settings for All Occasions

Epica is the largest advertising award covering Europe and the EMEA region, with thousands of entries every year. Their aim is to encourage the highest standards of creativity in European advertising and to help agencies, film production companies and photographers to develop their reputations across the continent.

Epica Book 22: Europe’s Best Advertising features more than 950 commercials, print ads, innovative media ideas, publications, internet sites, direct marketing operations, packaging design projects and integrated campaigns honoured in the 2008/09 Epica awards, Europe’s premier creative awards show.

All the gold, silver and bronze winners are in the Epica Book, together with a good selection of other high-scoring entries.

Epica Book 22 is introduced by Amir Kassaei, Executive Creative Director of DDB Germany. It includes articles by Lewis Blackwell and Mark Tungate, author of Media Monoliths and Adland (Kolan Page), who also contributed the creative synopses.

Key features:

* The only reference annual on European advertising in all media.
* Jury-selected winners of the most prestigious European creative awards.
* Over 1000 coloured images reproduced to the highest quality.

Readership:

* Aimed primarily at creative people working in the advertising industry.
* Also relevant to advertisers, media planners and graphic arts students worldwide.

Epica 25: Europes Best Advertising brings together images from all the 2011/12 Epica Award winners, featuring more than 850 commercials, print ads, innovative media ideas, publications, internet sites, direct marketing operations, packaging design projects and integrated campaigns. It is a unique source of information for all those interested in contemporary European creative trends. The content is conveniently arranged by product category with creative credits and brief explanations where necessary.

Introduced by Martin Spillmann, Founder & Executive Creative Director of Spillmann/Felser/Leo Burnett, Zurich, the 25th annual edition of the Epica Book features more than 850 TV commercials, posters, press ads, radio spots, promotions, internet sites, graphic design projects, integrated campaigns, direct marketing and innovative media operations honoured in the 2011/12 Epica awards (400 pages).

Judged by journalists from 35 leading trade magazines covering the communications industry in Europe and the EMEA region, the 25rd Epica awards attracted 3,739 entries from 589 of the best advertising agencies, photographers, TV and web production companies in 48 countries.

The Epica awards have become the reference for creative achievement in Europe. The Epica Book is a lasting record of the awards and a unique source of information for all those interested in contemporary European creative trends.

Epica 24: Europes Best Advertising is an essential text for those working in the advertising industry. A collection of winning images from the highly esteemed 10/11 Epica Awards, this unique record contains over 1000 high-quality colour images. It is the only reference annual on European advertising that covers all types of media, from commercials and print publications to internet sites and integrated marketing campaigns. The Epica Awards are the most prestigious creative awards in Europe. Thought provoking, visually spectacular, ground breaking or amusing, each image has made an impact and will continue to inspire.

Judged by journalists from 234 leading trade magazines covering the communications industry in Europe and EMEA regions, the 24th Epica awards attracted 3,155 entries from 530 of the best advertising agencies, photographers, TV and web production companies in 48 countries. "Epica Book Twenty Four" features more than 950 commercials, print ads, innovative media ideas, publications, internet sites, direct marketing operations, packaging design projects and integrated campaigns. All the gold, silver and bronze winners are featured, together with a large selection of other high-scoring entries.

Epica is the largest advertising awards covering Europe and the EMEA region, with thousands of entries every year. Their aim is to encourage the highest standards of creativity in European advertising and to help agencies, film production companies and photographers to develop their reputations across the continent.

Erotic Fantasy Art is a unique showcase of today’s very best erotic art and illustration. Drawing on a wide variety of work by traditional and digital painters and illustrators from all over the world, it comprises a sourcebook of ideas and inspiration guaranteed to stimulate the imagination of all artists who strive to give their artwork an erotic edge.

In this book, you will find superlative examples of a wide variety of erotic styles and genres. The authors are on hand to guide you through the selection, revealing the background behind the images, sharing anecdotes drawn from interviews with the artists, and sharing practical tips and tricks on how the works have been created.

This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The pictures can also be used to produce postcards, or to decorate your letters, flyers, etc. They can be imported directly from the CD into most design, image-manipulation, illustration, word-processing and e-mail programs; no installation is required. For most applications, single images can be used free of charge. Please consult the introduction to this book, or visit our website for conditions.

Створіть одного з найоригінальніших художників нашого часу в 3D!

Складні візерунки, елегантна геометрія та карколомна графіка є товарними знаками чарівного візуального світу голландського художника M.C. Ешер (1898-1972).

Загадкова і водночас математична, його робота захопила вчених, вчених і популярну культуру, надихаючи обкладинки книг, обкладинки альбомів, фільми, плакати та головоломки.

Дизайнерські терміни часто використовуються непослідовно – або так само погано, як взаємозамінні. Це призводить до плутанини як для дизайнерів, так і для клієнтів. Нова книга у м’якій обкладинці Essential Elements for Brand Identity закладає основу для побудови бренду, визначаючи інструменти та будівельні блоки, а також ілюструючи побудову сильних брендів на прикладах дизайну світового класу. Це універсальний довідник для поєднання елементів візуального дизайну логотипів з концепціями брендингу та демонструє основні принципи дизайну ідентичності через чітку організацію та різноманітні джерела та приклади.

Завдяки цілісній структурі, яка досліджує ширші концепції, пов’язані з графічною ідентичністю, програмами ідентичності та ідентичністю бренду, Essential Elements for Brand Identity пов’язує формальні дизайнерські питання з бізнес-питаннями. Студенти-дизайнери та досвідчені бренд-менеджери оцінять прагматичну актуальність її змісту та будуть натхненні репрезентативним корпусом робіт, зібраних та представлених у книзі.

This book’s aim is to submerge the reader in the world of illustration.

The first section ranges from how to start to draw a human figure to the techniques to stylize and synthesize it. This section provides a large amount of figures in different poses, as well as hands and feet — often the most difficult parts — in diverse postures and angles. However, in the field of fashion it is also essential to know how to draw fabric, and even more important to know how to draw the folds of clothing. The items of clothing are presented as much in technical drawing as in figures in movement, and forming light and shadow is also explained, as this gives quality to the illustration.

The second part of the book revolves around color and the different techniques with which one can work: watercolor, wax, pastel, and so on. All the drawings that appear constitute a brief exhibition of the changes that the fashion world has experienced and with this in mind a path has been laid which starts in 1900, illustrated in watercolors, and finishes in 2000, illustrated in pencil.

The goal of this volume is to uncover the reader’s desire to paint and to provide him with some of the secrets that will encourage him to do so. After all, experience is the most effective way to learn, whatever the subject.

Maite LaFuente is an illustrator and professor at the European School of Fashion Design in Barcelona, Spain. She is also the director of her own illustration studio, specialized in fashion drawings and design. As an illustrator, her works have been published in important fashion magazines such as Elle and Marie Claire. She currently lives and works in Barcelona where she is currently preparing a new book on fashion illustration.