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A dazzling glimpse into the remarkable work of spiders, this book brings an array of stunning spiderwebs to life.

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Gold lies at the heart of human history. From the Big Bang and the formation of ancient empires through gold rushes, gold vaults, and space exploration, this book reveals what makes gold more than simply alluring.

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An exhilarating and eclectic volume on the social, cultural, and technological history of interior design from prehistory to the present day, exploring how spaces shape our lives.

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A "genre--killer" illustrated guide to the world of anime featuring the most important movies and television series, from all--time classics and cult favorites to under-the-radar gems.

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Vivienne Westwood's jewellery creations in a beautifully produced volume, published in close collaboration with the house and authored by fashion---and Westwood--expert Alexander Fury.

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A specialized monograph on the artist whose importance has finally been recognized, given clarity by recent biographical research.

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A fabulous visual reference of William Morris's extensive range of textile and wallpaper designs--a charming book for anyone with a passion for exquisitely designed patterns.

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Taking into account a wealth of scholarship, this book explores the movement in terms of its political implications and rich cultural contexts.

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Born at the end of the Second World War, Kiefer's career represents a quasi-existential quest to redefine Germanness. This book explores his passion for alchemy, his admiration for great female figures obscured by history, and his relationship with the landscape and nature, a notable topic of his most recent works.

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An introduction to Andean art and architecture that describes the varied artistic achievements of the Chavin, Paracas, Moche, Nasca, Chimu and Inca cultures, among others. It deals with the discoveries and advances in the field.

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Cristobal Balenciaga made his name in Paris in the 1940s and 1950s in the golden age of haute couture, and was hailed by Coco Chanel as the only true couturier amongst us, able to design, cut, assemble and sew a dress entirely by himself. This book intends to mark the inauguration of the Balenciaga Museum in Getaria, Guipuzcoa, Spain.

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The latest title in Thames & Hudsons World of Art series surveys the extraordinary diversity and creativity of global body art, past and present.

Part of the "Photofile" series, this book brings together the best work of Edward Steichen, one of the world's greatest photographers.

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With illustrations that demonstrate the rich colors and intense light that imbue Fra Angelico's work, this book takes a deeper look at one of the master painters of the Florentine Renaissance.

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Lee Miller was a Vogue cover girl, Man Ray's lover, the first photojournalist at the liberation of Dachau and Buchenwald, and one of the important female photographers of the 20th century. This book gives us a wide lens view on Miller's fashion photography. It shows how her fashion photographs were a combination of wit, art and modernist edge.

While certain photographs have become world-famous images indelibly printed on the cultural consciousness, the stories on the other side of the lens have been all too often distorted, obfuscated or overlooked. This book focuses on the lives and backgrounds of nearly forty great photographers, and also sheds light on their work.

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The first comprehensive, career-spanning monograph of NUNO, one of Japans most innovative and respected textile design studios.

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Brings together the work of some of the world's greatest photographers. This title contains about sixty full-page reproductions, together with an introduction and a bibliography.

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A new edition of Sergio Larrain's classic collection, featuring forty previously unseen photographs.

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Tells the story of sixty years of shoes. This book covers more than 350 leading womens shoes designers and manufacturers, and includes a range of fashionable styles, from trainers to haute couture.