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Some of the most important people in fashion Chanel, Alaia, Blahnik, Yves Saint Laurent, Pucci, Kenzo and Missoni are known for their public image and their iconic designs. But what kind of world have they cultivated behind closed doors

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An examination of the latest discoveries in the archaeology of Ancient China, including: the early Neolithic painted pottery; the Shang bronzes; the bronze bells of the Marquis Yi of Zeng; the terracotta army of Qin Shi Huangdi; and the lavish tomb of the Marquis of Dai from the Han dynasty.

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A photographic road trip through film director Wim Wenders life, featuring over 400 polaroids taken over five decades between 1968 and 2017.

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Which contemporary artworks best capture the zeitgeist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries This book, written by one of the freshest and most exciting voices in cultural criticism, predicts which artists and artworks from the past two decades will come to define our age through their power to question, provoke and inspire.

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"This engaging nonfiction picture book is a fun and informative read for children interested in learning about the lives of birds."--

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The latest book from critically praised author and illustrator Joanna Rzezak, this beautifully illustrated, informative volume introduces children to the ocean and its creatures, as seen through the eyes of one school of fish.

Erik Desmazieres is acknowledged as a contemporary master of the art of etching. This book locates Desmazieres and his work in the long tradition of artist-printmakers, surveys the world of 17th-century antiquarianism and its intriguing cast of characters; and examines today's reawakened interest in cabinets of rarities and curiosities.

(Hardback, Second edition)

A new edition of Campbell and Coles acclaimed survey of Italian Renaissance art, updated to reflect the very latest scholarship and contemporary restorations.

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The love of place is endemic in English literature, from the work of the earliest poets and hermits to the suburban celebrations of John Betjeman, covering all varieties of the British rural and urban landscape. This book presents an image of Britain as seen by writers of different regions and periods.

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A nautical ABC a bracing book for young children everywhere.

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The African continent contains some of the world's most vibrant culture and creativity, and yet its buildings - vernacular, colonial or contemporary - have rarely engaged the interest of Western architects. This seven-volume work is suitable for all those interested in the burgeoning continent.

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David Adjaye is one of the worlds most exciting and accomplished architects, and has built many highly acclaimed houses and public buildings in the UK and USA. This title documents Adjaye's tribute to African metropolitan architecture.

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A mesmerizing, continent-spanning survey of the most dynamic scenes in contemporary African photography, and an introduction to the creative figures who are making it happen.

Presents the work of a select group of photographers whose concern is not to depict violence, disaster and suffering directly, but to examine its aftermath. This book shows the possibility for contemporary photography to question what happens and continues to happen in our world, and its potential to connect us emotionally with our fellow humans.

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A compact guide to the gods and symbols of ancient Egypt, their interpretation, their significance and their cults. It answers questions such as why the jackal represents Anubis, the embalmer god, and why the dung beetle represents the sun god Khepri.

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A collection of watercolour drawings of plants. It presents the paintings of a selection of the native and cultivated flora of Ireland. It describes the history of plant collecting and horticulture by the Irish since earliest times. It offers notes on the individual plants.

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A guide to a journey back in time to ancient Athens in 432 bc. It describes various places to stay and shop, what to do, and what to avoid. It is suitable for tourists, armchair travelers and history buffs.

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An architectural journey through the cityscapes and buildings of Andrew Brombergs career to date, exploring the influences of nature and social and urban development on his projects and ideas about architecture.

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The first-ever comprehensive history of animation surveys the evolution of this dynamic industry around the world from Hollywood to Tokyo, from Moscow to Sydney.

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A career-to-date monograph by Anja Niemi, one of today's most fascinating contemporary photographers, who places herself in front of the lens to create elegant, meticulously staged, and utterly memorable imagery.

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There has never been a designer quite like Anouska Hempel, and this richly illustrated volume both a celebration of her work and an intimate insight into it offers a captivating overview of her greatest achievements.

An essential book for English speakers on how to design with Arabic.