W tej strefie zapraszamy czytelników tak zwane artystyczne dusze po książki z kategorii Sztuka. Polecamy szereg publikacji o sztuce i jej historii,ciekawostki i portfolia artystów, eseje, albumy, książki o malarstwie, rzeźbiarstwie, architekturze oraz histoii fotografii. Biografie ciekawych artystów, książki i powieści przedstawiające fascynujące losy malarzy i osób uwiecznianych na obrazach. W tym dziale tylko ksiązki ze sztuka w tle.
Every three months a space rocket carrying three astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station launches from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. At around the same time, to the north-east in remote grasslands, three other astronauts fall back to earth. The photographs in Some Worlds Have Two Suns document these comings and goings of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft and the local community whose lives are accidentally intertwined with this portal to space.
Route de la Belle Etoile (Route of the Beautiful Star) documents the world of amateur astronomers across four continents. Over five years, photographer Daniel Stephen Homer traced a tangled web of collaborators who have made an outsized contribution to professional astronomical research. His resulting photographs blend the domestic and scientific, the mundane and the cosmic taking the viewer on a journey into the world of astronomical citizen science.
Hollywood Fashion explores the art and legacy of the cinematic costume designer, starting with the birth of the modern motion picture industry on a prime piece of California real estate known as Hollywood.
Readers will discover how film clothing evolved from actors selecting items from their home wardrobes to outfits customized for their roles; everything from suits of armor to ball gowns to office attire to lingerie, all created by a studio designer and a dedicated staff of costumers.
They will also encounter the actresses from each decade who displayed a distinct fashion sense, on and off the screen - women who made the costumer's job less demanding by embodying the character and evoking the time, place and circumstances the designer wished to portray.
The good old record is still spinning! With its demise predicted over and over, the vinyl has shown itself to triumphant over technology trends, beloved by music professionals and fans, collectors and DJs alike.
This richly illustrated photo book celebrates the history of the record with over 200 colour and black and white images, seasoned with essential vinyl knowledge on record magazines, consoles, shops and cafes. From the art legends who shaped the cover art to the LPs that became coveted collector’s items, this is a must-have compendium for all vinyl fans and collectors.
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Album fotograficzny Fotoreportaż Włodzimierza Parysa: Łódź 1970–1979 prezentuje 150 fotografii autorstwa Włodzimierza Parysa – łódzkiego fotografa dokumentującego codzienne życie miasta w latach 70. XX wieku, tworząc wizualną kronikę epoki. Zdjęcia zaprezentowane w albumie zostały podzielone według pięciu łódzkich dzielnic: Bałuty, Śródmieście, Widzew, Górna i Polesie. Część z nich ukazała się na łamach tygodnika społeczno-kulturalnego „Odgłosy”, natomiast wiele pozostawało dotąd niepublikowanych. Wszystkie pochodzą z okresu, gdy Włodzimierz Parys pracował jako fotoreporter tego tygodnika. We wstępie oraz fotograficznej biografii autor, wnuk Włodzimierza Parysa, przedstawia nie tylko specyfikę zawodu fotoreportera, lecz także historyczny i kulturowy kontekst zdjęć.
The only up-to-date book on the market focusing solely on high-end womens watches
An inspiring blend of craftsmanship, innovation, pop culture and style
The cover image presents the famous Serpenti Misteriosi watch in rose gold specially made by Bulgari and worn by Elizabeth Taylor
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Timepiece, jewellery and investment in one.
In times of increasing digitalisation, when anyone can tell the time with a glance at their phone, analogue timepieces have become a real treasure. They look good and are an incredibly versatile accessory. There is a suitable model for every style. This book is a tribute to the ladies watch, which can be a symbol of craftsmanship and status, as well as an irresistible piece of jewellery and a valuable everyday companion. The Wonderful World of Woman's Watches sheds light on the history of womens watches, shows iconic models and the women who wear them and introduces influential women in the world of watchmaking. Of course, there is also a style guide.
Glamorous Parties: A fun visual journey through the most iconic cocktail parties, featuring nostalgic black-and-white vintage shots and vibrant full-colour images of celebrities, entertainers, and models in luxurious and earthy settings
Classic Themes: With chapters on Destinations, People, Fashion, and Art & Design, this book delves into the world of cocktail culture, showcasing ritzy nightlife, lavish poolside gatherings, and opulent ocean yacht soirées
Perfect for Collectors and Entertainers: This upscale, beautifully designed book is an essential piece for collectors, event planners, or anyone who loves the elegance of cocktail parties and luxurious living
An entertaining visual journey through the most iconic cocktail parties, with nostalgic black and white images and vibrant colour photos of celebrities, entertainers and models in luxurious settings. With chapters on destinations, people, fashion and art & design, this book delves into the world of cocktail culture, showcasing dazzling nightlife, sumptuous pool parties and opulent yacht events. An additional section with classic cocktail recipes provides plenty of inspiration for your own party.
After the success of TOUR PARIS 13, Mehdi Ben Cheikhs new "crazy" street art project in Paris: an open-air museum visible from the elevated metro line n°6 in the 13th arrondissement
The reference book of Boulevard Paris 13, featuring the worlds greatest street artists, in an edition enriched with 48 walls
A reference book that gathers the greatest international urban art artists, such as Shepard Fairey, D*Face, Invader, C215, Seth, Roa, and more
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After Tour Paris 13, a spectacular new project has come into being in Paris. The elevated section of metro line 6 now passes through an open-air museum all along the Boulevard Vincent Auriol: Boulevard Paris 13 with its immense murals, executed by the greatest international artists, and which can be viewed as if in a gallery of a gigantic museum.
You can enjoy or repeat this unparalleled experience through a richly illustrated book that relates the genesis and making of the project!
To mark the 40th anniversary of the first teNeues illustrated book, some all-time favourites from the past are celebrated in an affordable, modern softcover edition that fits perfectly on any bookshelf.
This volume indulges the unbroken passion for luxury wristwatches
The best timepieces from premium brands in one volume
Technology, innovation and elegance make this book an exciting and aesthetically pleasing read
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The Revised Edition of the bestseller for the teNeues 40th anniversary.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the first teNeues illustrated book, some all-time favourites from the past are reissued in an affordable, modern softcover edition that fits perfectly on any bookshelf. The Watch Book and The Watch Book II represent the beginning of a real success story. Together with the renowned wristwatch expert and historian Gisbert L. Brunner, high-quality illustrated books about the world of luxury watches have been produced ever since. These titles heralded the launch of the internationally renowned The Watch Book series in 2015 and the following year. Now the bestseller The Watch Book is being reissued and offers sophisticated aesthetics in a small format.
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The first biography of rapper Mac Miller, the Pittsburgh cult favorite–turned–rap superstar who touched the lives of millions before tragically passing away at the age of twenty-six
“Most Dope works as a reminder of Mac’s passion for hip-hop and his gifts as a MC. But the new book from music journalist Paul Cantor absolutely soars as a cautionary tale about drug addiction.” —Esquire
Malcolm James McCormick was born on January 19, 1992. He began making music at a young age and by 15 was already releasing mixtapes. One of the first true viral superstars, his early records earned him a rabid legion of die-hard fans—as well as a few noteworthy detractors. But despite his undeniable success, Miller was plagued by struggles with substance abuse and depression, both of which fueled his raw and genre-defying music yet ultimately led to his demise.
Through detailed reporting and interviews with dozens of Miller’s confidants, Paul Cantor brings you to leafy Pittsburgh, seductive Los Angeles, and frenzied New York, where you will meet Miller’s collaborators, producers, business partners, best friends, and even his roommates. Traveling deep into Miller’s inner circle, behind the curtain, the velvet ropes, and studio doors, this is the story of a passionate, gifted young man who achieved his life’s ambition, only to be undone by his personal demons.
Most Dope is part love letter, part cautionary tale, never shying away from the raw, visceral way Mac Miller lived his life.
Nuty ze słowami po polsku i po węgiersku najciekawszego w dorobku Béli Bartóka (1881-1945) zbioru pieśni. Kompozytor operuje oryginalnymi pieśniami ludowymi węgierskimi, które są po mistrzowsku opracowane fortepianowo. Polskie słowa wprost z węgierskiego przełożył Wojciech Jankowski
Brick by Brick
The world’s most innovative brick buildings
Of all building materials in the world, brick is one of the most enduring and ubiquitous. Traces of brickmaking date back to 7500 BC and fired brick first made its appearance in about 3500 BC. Since then, the trusty brick has shown amazing resilience and remains one of the mainstays of contemporary architecture. Rooted in tradition in countries as different as China and the Netherlands, it is inexpensive, flexible in use, and can also be ecologically fabricated.
This comprehensive volume tours the world to cover the most exciting and innovative brick buildings of the past 35 years, from Paraguay to New Zealand. True to all TASCHEN architecture tomes, it includes new talents like Sanchit Arora from RENESA as well as established starchitects such as Renzo Piano and Peter Zumthor. Featured buildings showcase the variety of brick applications across cultural, domestic, infrastructure, and leisure spaces, including Tate Modern Switch House in London by Herzog & de Meuron, D’Houndt + Bajart’s Boa School Restaurant in Lille-Lomme, and MASS Design’s Maternity Waiting Village in Kasungu, Malawi.
The Best Years of Our Lives
The seminal architecture journal resurrected
From the end of World War II until the mid-1960s, exciting things were happening in American architecture. Emerging talents were focusing on innovative projects that integrated at once modern design and low-cost materials. The trend was most notably embodied in the famous Case Study House Program, a blueprint for modern habitation championed by the era’s leading American journal, Arts & Architecture.
The complete facsimile of the ambitious and groundbreaking Arts & Architecture was published by TASCHEN in 2008 as a limited edition. This new curation—directed and produced by Benedikt Taschen—brings together the magazine’s highlights from 1950 to 1954, with a special focus on mid-century American architecture and its luminary pioneers including Richard Neutra, Eero Saarinen, and Charles & Ray Eames.
A celebration of a politically, socially and culturally engaged publication, this special selection is also a testimony to one of the most unique and influential eras in the history of American architecture.
Monografię tworzy dziesięć tekstów związanych z historią polskiej kultury muzycznej końca XVIII, XIX oraz XX wieku. Ich tematyka jest różnorodna, ale scala je jeden istotny aspekt - dotyczą wyłącznie faktów i zjawisk związanych z dziejami kultury muzycznej na terenach historycznych ziem polskich oraz z dziejami kultury muzycznej Polaków działających za granicą.
Kinbaku-bi, Anyone?
Araki’s Striking Photos of Traditional Japanese Bondage
He’s been called a genius and a poet, but also a misogynist, a pornographer, a monster—but Nobuyoshi Araki’s work transcends simple moralistic classifications. He has said of his work: “There is no conclusion. It’s completely open. It doesn’t go anywhere.” One of the greatest Japanese photographers of our time, Araki’s oeuvre is marked by an unmistakable mastery of composition, color, and tone.
Meaning “the beauty of tight binding,” Kinbaku-bi, the traditional Japanese art of erotic bondage has long fascinated the photographer, becoming one of his most important subjects. Araki plays with patterns of subjugation and emancipation, death and desire and with the slippage between serene image and shock. Whether literally or figuratively, his models are certainly immobilized, but in the most tantalizing ways—girls lay bound but defiant, suspended from the ceiling, in traditional dress or nude, face-on, sometimes with a flower subtly positioned between their legs.
Araki picks his all-time favorite images of bondage. The result is a testament to his ability to tantalizing balance sexual vulnerability and seduction like no other.
For the Love of Letters
A history of fonts and graphic styles from 1628 to 1938
This comprehensive collection offers a thorough overview of typeface design from 1628 to the mid-20th century. Derived from a distinguished Dutch collection, a series of exquisitely designed catalogues traces the evolution of the printed letter via specimens in roman, italic, bold, semibold, narrow, and broad fonts. Borders, ornaments, initial letters, and decorations are also included, along with lithographic examples, letters by sign writers, inscription carvers, and calligraphers.
The first part of the book covers pre-20th-century typefaces, with texts by editor Cees de Jong and collector Jan Tholenaar. The second part deals with the period from 1900 to the mid-20th century, and contains a historical outline by Alston W. Purvis. Featured type designers include: William Caslon, Fritz Helmuth Ehmcke, Peter Behrens, Rudolf Koch, Eric Gill, Jan van Krimpen, Paul Renner, Jan Tschichold, A. M. Cassandre, Aldo Novarese, and Adrian Frutiger.
Hello, HAL
On the set of 2001: A Space Odyssey
Get closer than ever to the movie that changed the movies. This behind-the-scenes spectacular of 2001: A Space Odyssey sheds light on the lead actors, senior production designers, special-effects experts and masterminds of Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, who together revolutionized science fiction and the art of cinema.
Previously available as part of the multi-volume and instant sell-out Collector's Edition, this comprehensive visual record includes on and off set photographs, pre-production paintings, and conceptual designs from the Kubrick archives. These dazzling images offer insight both into Kubrick's meticulous directorial methods, and into the mysteries and magnetism of a film at once vast in scope and intricate in its exploration of our relationship to technology.
Written and researched over several years by the outer space, special effects, and technology journalist Piers Bizony, this compendium is both an exhaustive labour of love and a monument to a masterpiece of 20th century culture.
Venice was a major centre of art in the Renaissance: the city where the medium of oil on canvas became the norm. Nowhere else has been depicted by so many great painters in so many diverse styles and moods. Venetian views were a speciality of native artists such as Canaletto and Guardi, but the city has also been represented by outsiders: J. M. W. Turner, Claude Monet, John Singer Sargent, Howard Hodgkin, and many more. Then there are those who came to look at and write about art. The reactions of Henry James, George Eliot, Richard Wagner and others enrich this tale. Nor is the story over. Since the advent of the Venice Biennale in the 1890s, and the arrival of Peggy Guggenheim in the late 1940s, the city has become a shop window for the contemporary art of the whole world, and it remains the site of important artistic events.
In this elegant volume, Gayford – who has visited Venice countless times since the 1970s, covered every Biennale since 1990, and even had portraits of himself exhibited there on several occasions – takes us on a visual journey through the city’s past five centuries.
Pakiet dwóch książek :Lokomotywy na polskich torach :Od czasu konstrukcji pierwszej lokomotywy minęło ponad 200 lat. Mimo upływu czasu te majestatyczne pojazdy nadal zachwycają swoją masą i mocą. Dzięki nim od XIX wieku możliwy jest zarówno transport wielkich ładunków, jak i dalekie wyprawy turystyczne. Spośród kilkudziesięciu lokomotyw, przemierzających polskie tory, każda jest inna - każda wyjątkowa. Prezentowane w niniejszej książce pojazdy zostały starannie wybrane i podzielone na trzy grupy: lokomotywy elektryczne, spalinowe oraz parowe. Dzięki temu można rozeznać się w różnorodności tych pojazdów oraz z łatwością odnaleźć konkretny model. Książka Lokomotywy na polskich torach to pozycja zarówno dla wieloletnich hobbystów, jak osób, które dopiero zaczynają poznawać spiritus movens polskich składów kolejowych. Opis każdego z pojazdów uzupełniają kolorowe fotografie zachęcające do poznania historii i specyfikacji każdej lokomotywy.Zabytkowe dworce w Polsce : Wiele dworców kolejowych w Polsce to prawdziwe perły architektury, na których piękno nie zawsze zwracamy uwagę. A przecież każdy z nich ma swoją duszę i niepowtarzalny charakter, kształtowany pieczołowicie na przestrzeni lat. Wraz z dynamicznym rozwojem sieci kolejowej dworce zmieniły swój kształt - większość uległa rozbudowie, przystosowując się do zwielokrotnionej liczby podróżujących. Obecnie stanowią nie tylko miejsce odprawy pociągów i pasażerów, ale również atrakcyjne powierzchnie handlowe i nierzadko centra rozrywki. Książka Zabytkowe dworce w Polsce prezentuje 21 najpiękniejszych obiektów z całego kraju. Staranne opisy przybliżają historię każdego z nich, prezentując interesujące informacje architektoniczne, oraz zaskakujące ciekawostki. Wszystkie oprawione zostały wyjątkowymi fotografiami zarówno współczesnymi, jak i tymi sprzed lat, które oddają urok tych szczególnych budowli.
Steam trains half-buried in the desert, roller coasters entangled in trees, hulks of ships perched high and dry miles from water – images like these are bound to make us wonder: what happened here?
From forgotten railway stations to flooded shopping malls, from secret Cold War bunkers to radiation zones, Abandoned Places explores more than 100 fascinating lost worlds from all around the globe. Surveying the ruins of industrial sites and military bases, ghost towns, holiday resorts and airports, the book explains the story of how each place came to be abandoned – whether through natural or chemical disaster, war, economic collapse, or changing tastes and customs. Throughout, though, a picture emerges, not only of what has been lost, but of what remains. Left to the elements but ignored by humanity, these ramshackle settlements and dilapidated structures illuminate times and designs that we thought were long gone.
With 150 outstanding colour photographs exploring hauntingly beautiful locations, Abandoned Places is a brilliant and moving pictorial examination of worlds we have left behind.
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