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A crocheted wool coat of exuberant textures and glowing colours; a shibori dyed and pleated silk vest of baroque sensuousness; a headdress of ribbon intricately ruched in the shape of a leaping fish - these are just a few beautiful, imaginative and provocative, even surreal works of wearable art illustrated in this title.

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From the one-room cubic cycladic houses that inspired Le Corbusier to imposing Venetian towers and houses integrated into rocks, At Home in Greece reveals an astonishing collection of homes.

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Profiles the fifty contemporary landscape practices from around the world. With between four and six case studies for each designer, this title presents an encyclopaedic look at the advanced thinking in garden design and offers an archive for practitioners and enthusiasts alike.

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Tucked away between China and India in the heart of the Himalayas, Bhutan remains a relatively little-known country. Matthieu Ricard, a monk and photographer, went to Bhutan to study with Dilgo Khyenste Rinpoche, a highly revered Tibetan Buddhist master and teacher. This book documents his encounters and experiences.

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Bestselling author Tristan Manco explores the many exciting new ways in which scale is being taken to new extremes in art.

(Paperback, Revised and expanded edition)

Placing its emphasis on black cultural themes rather than on black racial identity, this volume explores the visual representations of black culture during the 20th century.

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The definitive survey of contemporary photography of the human body.

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Brassai (1899-1984) was the first and is still the most famous photographer to chronicle Paris after dark. Born in Hungary, he came to the French capital in 1924, working first as a journalist and then embracing photography, but it was the Paris of the 1930s that came to form the bedrock of his body of work.

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A long overdue survey of the worlds most inventive contemporary apartment buildings, which explores how to make our dwellings comfortable and suitable for 21st-century living.

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Presents twenty-five houses by Jacobsen Arquitetura, one of Brazils leading architectural practices.

(Paperback, Revised and expanded edition)

A discussion of Celtic origins and identity, and of the styles and motifs of the Celts' shape-changing, non-narrative art, including its relationship to ancient Mediterranean civilizations. This revised edition also provides a survey of recent Europe-wide discoveries, and an updated bibliography.

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A comprehensive design resource that reveals how the iconic chairs of the 20th and 21st centuries have been designed for mass production.

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A sourcebook for children's costume down the ages, from antiquity to the present day. It presents different eras and styles of childrenswear, including: Ancient Egyptian pleated linen robes; medieval tunics, stockings and fur-trimmed hats; exquisite miniature 17th-century gowns; and, the printed cotton dresses and slippers of the 19th century.

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Tells the history of China and its 157 rulers from the early empire of 221BC to the revolution, detailing in special features such diverse subjects as the Great Wall of China, the Silk Roads, Buddhism, the Mongols, the Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City and the Opium Wars.

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Spanning 1,500 years, Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings charts all the leaders of Israel from the Ancestors through the united monarchy under David and Solomon, to the fall of Israel (to the Assyrians) and Judah (to the Babylonians), ending with the Second Temple Period, which saw Persian and Greek rule, and, finally, Roman domination.

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Recounts the lives, deeds and misdeeds of the 265 Popes from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI. This book shows how the role has come full circle from selfconsciously spiritual office, through embroilment in political power, and back to its spiritual roots.

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Suitable for collectors and enthusiasts of Clarice Cliffs work, this guide provides information on how to create harmonious displays of a collection for various occasions. It shows how themes based on colour, pattern, season or style, and the use of the ceramics in a lifestyle setting, are at the centre of Clarice Cliffs creative vision.

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A comprehensive study of the history of collage and its fundamental place in modern art.

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The essential reference to more than 50 international menswear designers, labels, brands, stores, blogs and websites.

(Paperback, Second revised edition)

A collection of drawings that ranges over eleven centuries of English historical costume. It includes more than a thousand clear and detailed illustrations, and notes that pinpoint specific features such as fabric, decoration, accessories and cut, make each costume immediately comprehensible.

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A comprehensive survey of crafts worldwide. It explains and illustrates the techniques used in a particular craft, from backstrap weaving and papercutting to metal casting and wood carving, as well as their history. Featuring over 500 illustrations, it is suitable for those concerned with art, craft and decorative objects.

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Suitable for designers and advertising creatives, this book showcases 230 ad campaigns. It demonstrates how brilliant ideas can be used to forge more fruitful relationships between creatives and clients. It asks provocative questions, challenges stale routines, and suggests exercises that will stimulate discussion and kick-start the imagination.

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Against the background of rising mass-transit fares and an unhealthy planet, the liberation and efficiency of getting around by bike has made city cycling one of the most popular pursuits in urban life. This title presents charismatic combinations of individual style and practical function and shows how far cycle attire has moved beyond lycra.

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A charming sketchbook interspersed with David Hockney's sketches of his dogs, Stanley and Boodgie