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These are the best bikes to be found anywhere right now, giving every kind of cyclist an overview of what is out there. Whether a BMXtreme or mountain bike enthusiast, a keen tourer or racer, a city commuter or courier, or simply fascinated with the constantly advancing mechanics and engineering of folding and other innovative bike designs, this book has something for you.

The bikes on display come from across Europe, East and South Asia and North America, not to mention examples from the southern hemisphere. The major bike manufacturers like Boardman, Giant and Fuji are of course featured, but also more maverick material from Biomega, Calfee and Daymak.

100 Best Bikes is the essential resource for anyone wanting to know about the best in design and engineering for every kind of bike

Fashion of the 21st century: Shaping the styles of tomorrow

This two-volume compilation brings together highlights from TASCHEN's Fashion Now! series to create a comprehensive overview of fashion design around the world at the start of the 21st century. Edited by i-D creator Terry Jones, this book is an indispensible work of reference for anyone interested in the future of fashion. Fast-rising new designers - tomorrow's superstars - feature alongside industry giants and established practitioners:

100 современных дизайнеров моды.

Этот двухтомник включает в себя лучшее из ташеновской серии Fashion Now! создавая исчерпывающее описание мира моды начала 21-го столетия. Собрание, редактором которого выступил создатель журнала i-D Терри Джонс, является бесценным источником вдохновения для любого, кто интересуется будущим моды. Восходящие звезды на модном небосклоне - будущие суперзвезды - представлены в этом каталоге:

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Haider Ackermann / Azzedine Alaïa / Giorgio Armani / Kris Van Assche / Agnes B. / Christopher Bailey - Burberry / Neil Barrett / Luella Bartley / Walter Van Beirendonck / Véronique Branquinho / Thom Browne / Consuelo Castiglioni - Marni / Dean & Dan Caten - Dsquared / Roberto Cavalli / Hussein Chalayan / Maria Cornejo - Zero / Francisco Costa - Calvin Klein / Giles Deacon / Christophe Decarnin - Balmain / Ann Demeulemeester / Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana - Dolce & Gabbana / Alber Elbaz - Lanvin / Silvia Venturini Fendi / Alberta Ferretti / Limi Feu / Tom Ford / Dai Fujiwara - Issey Miyake / John Galliano - Christian Dior / Jean Paul Gaultier - Hermès / Nicolas Ghesquière - Balenciaga / Frida Giannini - Gucci / Katharine Hamnett / Ann Valérie Hash /Desiree Heiss & Ines Kaag - Bless / Lazaro Hernandez & Jack McCollough - Proenza Schouler / Tommy Hilfiger / Viktor Horsting & Rolf Snoeren - Viktor & Rolf / Margaret Howell / Marc Jacobs - Louis Vuitton / Rossella Jardini - Moschino / Wolfgang Joop - Wunderkind / Christopher Kane / Donna Karan / Rei Kawakubo - Comme des Garçons / Adam Kimmel / Sophia Kokosalaki / Michael Kors / Tao Kurihara

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Christian Lacroix / Karl Lagerfeld - Chanel / Ralph Lauren / Christophe Lemaire - Lacoste / Julien MacDonald / Hannah MacGibbon - Chloé / Tomas Maier - Bottega Veneta / Martin Margiela - Maison Martin Margiela / Antonio Marras - Kenzo / Stella McCartney / Alexander McQueen / Angela Missoni / Roland Mouret / Kate & Laura Mulleavy - Rodarte / Richard Nicoll / Nigo - A Bathing Ape / Dries Van Noten / Lucas Ossendrijver - Lanvin / Rick Owens / Bruno Pieters - Hugo Boss / Stefano Pilati – Yves Saint Laurent / Zac Posen / Miuccia Prada / Gareth Pugh / John Richmond / Narciso Rodriguez / Sonia Rykiel / Jonathan Saunders - Pollini / Marios Schwab / Jeremy Scott / Raf Simons - Jil Sander / Martine Sitbon - Rue du Mail / Paul Smith / Anna Sui / Jun Takahashi - Undercover / Olivier Theyskens / Justin Thornton & Thea Bregazzi - Preen / Aitor Throup / Riccardo Tisci - Givenchy / Jean Touitou - APC / Giambattista Valli / An Vandevorst & Filip Arickx - AF Vandevorst / Donatella Versace / Stuart Vevers - Loewe / Milan Vukmirovic - Trussardi / Alexander Wang / Junya Watanabe / Vivienne Westwood / Bernhard Willhelm / Matthew Williamson / Yohji Yamamoto / Italo Zucchelli - Calvin Klein.

Rooms with a view. A collection of 100 heavenly hideaways

When travelling for business, we often prefer hotel rooms of the same type in London, Paris, or Shanghai. It s just more convenient. A different set of rules applies when they search for a place to celebrate a special family holiday, a weekend with a new lover, or a few days of blissful solitude with some great books. Suddenly a balcony with postcard-worthy views counts more than the number of TV channels, a sumptuous bed with a heavenly mattress and hand-ironed linens more than Wi-Fi connection in every nook and cranny of the hotel building.

That s where this new TASCHEN collection comes in. A compilation of 100 hotels, in countries from Abu Dhabi to Vietnam, the two volumes make it a breeze to choose where to relax next. The gamut runs from dream castles like Villa Feltrinelli on Lake Garda to the glass-fronted hipster chic of Juvet Hotel in Norway; from Mediterranean pensiones with nostalgic flair and moderate rates to the pricey-yet-worthy desert glamour of Amangiri resort in Utah s canyon country. Even dedicated web scouts will be tempted by this book to cuddle up on their sofa for a round of paper travelling. While fans of interior design might use it as an inspiring global selection of splendid sofas, beds, lights, and bathroom features.

 - 100 very special hotels and guesthouses all over the world
 - rom bed & breakfast basic to six-star luxurious
 - Selected by TASCHEN s style and travel department according to criteria like stylistic harmony, location, service, and cost-performance ratio
 - Each hotel comes with a reader-friendly chart listing the number of rooms, current prices, type of cuisine, amenities, plus the all-important X-factor: the feature that makes staying there a truly unique experience
 - The full scope of contemporary travel in two neat volumes, coffee table-sized and with countless glossy photographs

The female form has been a central theme in art for as long as there has been some form of artistic expression.

This new title is a worthy addition to that veritable canon that celebrates feminine grace and strength. Compiled over a period of seven years, this volume of photographs is a visual tribute to the women of Denmark — to their womanly beauty and integrity as individuals. The subjects come from all walks of life — models, singers, artists, actresses, artists, and students. Serene and timeless, every portrait allows the individual personality to shine through. The reader is immediately struck not only by the pride these women take, both in their bodies and in their spirits, but also by their indomitable strength and sense of purpose.

With solid bodies of work in their respective fields and worldwide acclaim as top practitioners, photographer Bjarke Johansen and creative director Simon Rasmussen are vital creative presences, both in their native land of Denmark and in international circles.

 - A powerful and original addition to any photographic library
 - 100 Great Danes is an exciting project showcasing some of the most beautiful women of Scandinavia
 - A perfect gift for all admirers of the female form
 - Also available as Collector's Edition - Limited Edition of 50 copies, slipcase, and portfolio with one of two signed and numbered photo prints

This celebration of contemporary street photography — in all its edgy, strange, beautiful, haunting, colorful, and humorous glory — brings together the work of a new generation of talented artists

Over the past few decades, the long tradition of street photography has been wholly transformed by the proliferation of digital cameras, the Internet, and smartphones.

A new generation of photographers have embraced this modern technology to capture the world around us in a way that is un-staged, of-the-moment, and real. Exploring this rich seam of emergent and exciting street photography, the 100 photographs featured in this book are presented on doublepage spreads along with commentary about the work and its creator. Curated by David Gibson, a street photographer and expert in the genre, this stunning book offers a truly global collection of images. Gibson’s insightful introduction gives an insider’s overview of street photography, illuminating its historic importance and its renaissance in the digital age.

About the Author:

David Gibson is a street photographer, the author of The Street Photographer's Manual, and a founder of the street photography collective In-Public. He regularly leads street photography workshops in London and other cities across the globe.

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100 GreatStreet Photographs открывает читателю всю красоту, остроту, странность и необыкновенную свежеть уличной фотографии. Это современное, молодое племя художников, которые работают в ярком и немного шутливом стиле.

Запоследнее время старые традиции уличной фотографии были полностью трансформированы, в основном, из-за появления современной техники, такой как цифровые фотокамеры, смартфоны и интернет. В книге 100 Great Street Photographs подробно рассказывается о том, как молодое поколение фотографов внедрило эти современные технологии, чтобы показать мир вокруг нас в реальном времени, без постановок и фильтров. Исследуя эти новые и увлекательные уличные снимки, автор собрал 100 лучших из них, и поместил в своей книге на полноценных разворотах, на 2 страницы. Также, в издании можно найти подробное описание жизни и творчества самих создателей этих шедевров.

Купив 100 Great Street Photographs, созданную David Gibson, который и сам является уличным фотографом и профессионалом жанра, Вашему вниманию откроется поистине, потрясающая своим масштабом, коллекция фотографий. Остроумное введение от автора дает полнуб рецензию уличной фотографии, как искусства, освещая ее историческую значимость и перерождение, во времена цифрового прогресса.

Об авторе

Дэвид Гибсон – уличный фотограф, автор знаменитого «Руководства уличного фотографа» и основатель коллектива street фотографии - In-Public. Он регулярно проводит мастер-классы в Лондоне и других городах, по всему миру.

Between July 1945 and November 1962 the United States is known to have conducted 216 atmospheric and underwater nuclear tests. After the Limited Test Ban Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1963, nuclear testing went underground. It became literally invisible - but more frequent: the United States conducted a further 723 underground tests, the last in 1992. 100 Suns documents the era of visible nuclear testing, the atmospheric era, with one hundred photographs drawn by Michael Light from the archives at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the U.S. National Archives in Maryland. It includes previously classified material from the clandestine Lookout Mountain Air Force Station based in Hollywood, whose film directors, cameramen and still photographers were sworn to secrecy.

The title, 100 Suns, refers to the response by J.Robert Oppenheimer to the world’s first nuclear explosion in New Mexico when he quoted a passage from the Bhagavad Gita, the classic Vedic text: “If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst forth at once in the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One . . . I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.” This was Oppenheimer’s attempt to describe the otherwise indescribable. 100 Suns likewise confronts the indescribable by presenting without embellishment the stark evidence of the tests at the moment of detonation. Since the tests were conducted either in Nevada or the Pacific the book is simply divided between the desert and the ocean. Each photograph is presented with the name of the test, its explosive yield in kilotons or megatons, the date and the location. The enormity of the events recorded is contrasted with the understated neutrality of bare data. Interspersed within the sequence of explosions are pictures of the awestruck witnesses.

The evidence of these photographs is terrifying in its implication while at same time profoundly disconcerting as a spectacle. The visual grandeur of such imagery is balanced by the chilling facts provided at the end of the book in the detailed captions, a chronology of the development of nuclear weaponry and an extensive bibliography. A dramatic sequel to Michael Light’s Full Moon, 100 Suns forms an unprecedented historical document.

Since the beginning of civilization, women have worn underwear. Justified as protection, or a hygienic necessity, this "second skin" was devised to satisfy perverse erotic instincts. A "trap laid by Venus" to entertain and stimulate the fantasies of both the woman who wears them and the man who discovers them. Corsets, bras and panties are not utilitarian items - they are elements in a mystic ritual linking man and woman. They act as an obsessive focus for fantasy, for the sex they conceal is powerless without the decorations and seductions which separate us from it. Pleasure would perish without censorship.

Women have always known how to stimulate the latent fetishism of the men around them. Under her dress, a Greek girl of the classical period would wear a belt around her hips which was of no practical use except to draw attention to her feminity. Likewise, the women of Rome already wore garters round their thighs, though the stocking had not yet been invented. In our own century, vamps, starlets, pin-ups and models have filled our cínema screens, our advertising hoardings, our office calendars and our imaginations with the erotic engineering of the garter belt and the surreptitious rustle of nylon stockings.

Dessous traces the evolution of this living mythology from its first steps in the dawn of civilization to its apotheosis in the films and advertising campaigns of the modern world. Lavishly illustrated, it demonstrates how the conflict between the need to conceal and the will to reveal has provided women with the means to explore their own sexuality and exercise an erotic ascendancy over men. The result is a richly aphrodisiacal meditation, an intimate exploration of the props of our theatre of desire.

A glimpse through the keyhole of history. From the earliest nude daguerrotypes to experimental nude photography

The history of nude photography is the history of people’s fascination with the topic. Indeed, the photographic depiction of the human body is the only subject that has enthralled photographers, theoreticians and consumers over such a long period – more than 150 years. No other motif is as prevalent as this one during all the phases of development comprising the history of photography, no other is present, whatever the technique, and is a subject of discussion within the context of nearly all aesthetic movements. Nor has any other pictorial topic produced such a variety of specialities as the nude: from the ethnological interpretation of the body to the glamour shot, from nudist photography to the pin-up of today. No other photographic field of application has inspired as much desire as it has awakened official wrath.

1000 Nudes offers a cross-section of the history of nude photography, ranging from the earliest nude daguerrotypes and ethnographic nude photographs to experimental nude photography. The period of time spanned by this work is from 1839 to roughly 1939, from the medium’s infancy to the end of the classic modernist period. Content-wise, the book pays tribute to the full range of pictorial approaches, from the manually elaborated artistic nudes of the turn of the century, enveloped in layers of theory, to the “obscene” postcard motifs which had not the slightest artistic pretension and were intended to exert a maximum effect on the buyer’s wallet.

All the pictures shown are taken from the late Uwe Scheid’s collection, one of the world’s largest and most important collections of erotic photography.

About the series:

Bibliotheca Universalis — Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!

Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together more than 100 of our all-time favourite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.

Bookworm’s delight — never bore, always excite!

Never before have so many bicycles been profiled within one beautifully illustrated volume.

1001 Bikes to Dream of Riding Before You Die explores in detail the greatest bikes of all time and from across the globe: from the early historic velocipedes of the 1890s to the arrival of today’s standard upright bikes that dominate the marketplace.

This comprehensive book brings together models from every cycling discipline, from road to mountain biking and BMX to track racing. Key brands are also represented, from the Italian maestros Colnago, Bianchi, De Rosa, and Pinarello to the American ambassadors, Trek and Specialized. Also included are many of the smaller but equally influential designers, such as BMC, Scott, LeMond, and Cervélo.

1001 Bikes to Dream of Riding Before You Die celebrates the designs and individual stories behind the world’s most influential, groundbreaking, and high-profile bicycles. A detailed photograph of each bike-whether it is a racing shot or stock manufacturing image-is accompanied by illuminating and insightful text revealing the history, development, and importance of each of the 1001 bikes featured.

Each entry details every bike’s specifications and manufacturing history, as well as the impact it has had on the bicycle industry. A visually stunning compendium, the book allows readers to trace the evolution of the bicycle, from its early incarnations in wood, all the way through to the record-breaking race bikes of the contemporary world. It promises to be an intriguing read for all bicycle enthusiasts and experts.

Prepare yourself for the world's greatest road trip.

Strap yourself in for a cavalcade of the fastest, biggest, smallest, most expensive, most innovative and downright sexiest motorized vehicles ever produced. Whether you're a vintage car spotter or an armchair petrolhead, 1001 Cars To Dream Of Driving Before You Die brings you the best stories and the most amazing photographs of the finest cars from every corner of the globe.

This truly global guide offers a unique history of motoring through the ages, from Henry Ford's pioneering Model T, with its hand-cranked starter, to the latest hi-tech vehicles, such as the Lexus LS 600h, hybrid-powered, 4x4 sports saloon, and reveals the stories behind the cars, the geniuses who designed them, the companies and factories who built them, and the people who drove them.

Discover the extraordinary contraptions that started it all more than 100 years ago and drool over today's most spectacular supercars. From the most famous Ferraris and Porsches to ground-breaking sports cars from Brazil, South Africa and New Zealand, 1001 Cars To Dream of Driving Before You Die is the ultimate car enthusiast's companion. Featuring cars chosen by stars, millionaires and world leaders, from James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder and Al Capone's Cadillac V16 to the classic James Bond favourite, the Aston Martin DB5, there's a car here for every petrol-head.

The ultimate guide for every car fanatic.

"1001 Escapes To Make Before You Die" is the essential guide for all discerning travelers seeking an escape from the madding crowd. Every experience described in this book represents a genuine respite from the drudgery of daily life and guarantees a boost to your general well-being. Contemplate the sunset from a minimalist mountain retreat, cruise the Nile on a nineteenth-century cabin cruiser, hire a fort with its own private beach, chill out in an ice hotel, or wallow in a mud bath. The choice is yours. This book is quite simply a compilation of some of the most amazing escapes from the everyday that you can experience in the world - however much time you have to spare and whatever your budget. Within these pages you will find classic escapes that offer away-from-it-all tranquility, such as a sun-drenched private Caribbean island, complete with butler; a converted monastery in Peru, at such high altitude that oxygen has to be pumped into the bedrooms; a lighthouse in Newfoundland; and, that most classic of great train journeys, the Trans-Siberian railway. Beautifully illustrated, "1001 Escapes To Make Before You Die" will also show you some hidden gems located in some of the world's biggest and busiest cities that offer the perfect retreat from the frenzy of city life. Discover an oasis of greenery just a stone's throw from Djemma El Fna, the pulsating center of Marrakech; a tranquil walled garden in the heart of London's Chelsea; and, a hidden treehouse deep within the Amazon rain forest.

Is photography art, documentary or both? Should images simply reveal the world we live in, or provoke us to think, act and react?

1001 Photographs You Must See Before You Die is a visually arresting and invaluable guide to the history and practice of photography. Sweeping through the arts, fashion, society, war, peace, science and nature, the images in this enticing book are as eye-catching as the commentary is engaging. Some you have seen, others will be unfamiliar, but what all the photographs have in common is their ability to move you, shock you and open up the notion of what it is to be human.

Organized chronologically by the date that each image was made, and featuring a reproduction of each photograph, the selection provides some fascinating and unexpected juxtapositions. Insightful text uncovers the creative process behind each image, revealing its visual, aesthetic and historic significance. Why was the photograph taken? Was it set up? What was the intention? How did the world react?

From Roger Fenton to William Eggleston, from Henry Fox Talbot to Nick Knight, and from Henri Cartier-Bresson to Dorothea Lange, all the photographers featured in this book transgressed the boundaries of the camera with a skill and spirit that helped to develop their field into a highly evocative art form. Packed with information that will entertain, inform, educate and surprise you, 1001 Photographs You Must See Before You Die is an essential reference for all lovers of photography.

1001 Road Trips You Must Experience Before You Die is the perfect guide to the world's most breathtaking drives.

The wide-ranging, carefully chosen featured road trips vary in length and severity, from an epic tour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way to a short blast around Monaco's famous F1 street circuit. The hand-picked drives cover mountain passes, coastal highways, motorsport circuits and trips inspired by music, film and literature. Must-see stop-offs and detours along the journey's route are included. Every page provides a wealth of information to assist in planning a drive, including overall distance, start and finish points, and links to specially commissioned digital route maps.

1001 Road Trips You Must Experience Before You Die is an essential reference guide for all those to whom the sight of a key fob represents a world of possibilities - the chance to see fresh horizons, meet new people and expand one's mind. With this book to inspire you, it is time to get on the road and see the world.

1001 Walks You Must Experience Before You Die features wide-ranging, carefully chosen routes varying from the rugged delights of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path to the wilderness of Jamaica, and the Harz Witches’ Trail high up in the German mountains. The hand-picked excursions take in mountain passes, woodland paths, ancient Native-American trails, and much more.

There are easy walks for beginners-some lasting barely an hour – and more demanding challenges that may take several weeks to complete. Every fact-packed entry provides a wealth of information about a must-try walk, including essential details about its start and finish points, overall distance, difficulty rating, maps, and the time it should take to complete. In short, 1001 Walks You Must Experience Before You Die is an essential reference book and guide for all those who love to get out of their cars, get off their bikes, and lace-up their walking shoes.