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La Fayette: La princesse de Clèves

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: L'action se déroule au XVIE siècle à la cour du roi de france Henri II. Le triangle amoureux inclut le prince de Clèves, sa jeune femme et de son amant, le duc de Nemours.

Jean Patou: A Fashionable Life

Скачать книгу (размер 1 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 280) Аннотация: This original, illustrated monograph recounts haute couture designer Jean Patous charmed life and career during the apex of twentieth-century glamour, and is drawn from extensive research into previously unpublished family archives. During the 1920s and 1930s, the French couturier Jean Patou was Chanels main rival: day pyjamas, jersey sportswear, swimwear, and the little black dress were all…

Style Book II: Pattern and Print

Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: Following the success of Style Book: Fashionable Inspirations , this new volume offers a fresh take on the iconic patterns and prints that are renewed and recycled year after year, from the runways to street wear. Fashion editor Elizabeth Walker draws on eclectic influences from around the world: embroidered kimonos from Japan, batiks from Indonesia, paisley from India and France, animal prints,…

Talk About Contemporary Garden

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: A complete introduction to contemporary gardens, from new innovations, practices, and materials, to the notable designers and their signature creations, to a glossary of key terms. This volume introduces the most important trends and issues in gardening today; defines what constitutes a contemporary garden; and examines the latest innovations, practices, and approaches that have contributed to…

The Art of the Interior

Скачать книгу (размер 1 727 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 340) Аннотация: Respected interiors specialists Barbara and René Stoel — tie chart the evolution of interior design from the sev — enteenth century to the present day. They introduce thirty-four significant designers from the last four hundred years along with the elements of their legacy that remain relevant in interior design today. Arranged chronologically, the text places the designers in their…

The Paris Gourmet: Restaurants Shops Recipes Tips

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: In The Paris Gourmet, Trish Deseine serves up a definitive guide to French cuisine, divulging her secrets on all aspects of Gallic food and entertaining. Her extensive black book of foodie addresses in Paris and online is an essential resource for stocking your kitchen with indispensible cooking utensils and table trimmings, procuring the best ingredients, or dining at her most treasured…

Thuillier Jacques: Georges De La Tour

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Georges de La Tour ranks with Vermeer and the Le Nain brothers among those seventeenth-century painters whose unmistakable talent is matched only by the aura of mystery that surrounds the artists themselves. Jacques Thuillier's groundbreaking monograph, first published in 1993, places La Tour's oeuvre in the specific context of the Lorraine region where he lived and worked, but also repositions…

Zazzo Anne: Paris Haute Couture

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: «A comprehensive history of high fashion in Paris from Madame Gres and Balenciaga to Yves Saint Laurent and Yohji Yamamoto, spanning all aspects from clothing and accessories to perfume. Ever since Charles Frederick Worth dressed the Empress Eugenie in the 1860s, launching a «golden century» for dressmaking, Parisian haute couture has been a source of endless admiration and fascination. Its…

Le Goff Herve: Chansons de France pour les petits (+ Audio CD)

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Une sélection de 32 chansons Issues des plus grands classiques du patrimoine: Gentil coquelicot, Dansons la capucine, Il était un petit navire, Au feu, les pompiers, ou encore Ah ! vous dirai-je Maman. Des chansons illustrées avec beaucoup de tendresse et réunies dans un CD en fin d'ouvrage, pour partager d'agréables moments avec les petits. Un enregistrement musical…

Herme Pierre: Paris Patisseries: History, Shops, Recipes

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: An exquisitely photographed introduction to the great French tradition of baking — from the simple croissant to the light and flaky millefeuilles, drawn from the best pastry chefs in Paris. Temptations abound for the sweet tooth in Paris, from the hottest culinary trends to time-honored classics. Patisserie is an integral part of the city's culinary tradition and the source of countless…

Stoeltie Barbara: New York Interiors: Bold, Elegant, Refined

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Barbara and Rene Stoeltie capture the essence of New York's sophisticated and glamorous elegance, inspiring the reader with profiles of seventeen style setters and their private homes. New York Interiors is an inspirational guide to the eclectic interior style of the Big Apple. The reader is taken on a thrilling exploration of both traditionally designed and strikingly modern interiors, which…

Vervoordt May: At Home with May and Axel Vervoordt: Recipes for Every Season

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: In the same understated, covetable style as her husband's interiors, May Vervoordts recipes bring out the essence of fresh ingredients in simple yet exceptional dishes. The name Vervoordt is synonymous with effortless sophistication and quality. Over the past 25 years, Axel and May Vervoordt have cultivated a reputation for excellence in the fields of art, interior design, and entertaining.…

Bau: Cooking with Chocolate

Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: This comprehensive, practical, and heavily illustrated reference offers the essential building blocks and recipes for working with chocolate in the home kitchen. This cooking school in book form opens with 100 fundamental step-by-step techniques: chocolate basics (tempering, ganaches, pralines), candy fillings, decorations, doughs, creams and mousses, ice cream and sorbet, sauces, and bakers…

Gagnaire: Pierre Gagnaire: 175 Home Recipes with a Twist

Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: Celebrated French chef Pierre Gagnaire, described by Ruth Reichl in The New York Times as The Wizard of Paris, offers 175 classic and yet innovative recipes for everyday and special occasions, from lazy brunches to midnight feasts. Pierre Gagnaire is one of Frances most creative chefs, revered for pushing the boundaries of taste and texture. While he has published several books on food-related…

Duck: Provence Style: The Art of Home Decoration

Скачать книгу (размер 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 188) Аннотация: Provencal houses are true homes. Warm shades of ochre glow from the walls and roofs, weathered floors shine, and reflections dance off glazed ceramics hitting cotton tablecloths. The region of Provence has always produced the right materials for building, painting, furnishing and decorating its homes, and for over two thousand years, local artists have worked to create the authentic Provencal…

Doisneau Robert: Robert Doisneau: Paris

Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: As a photographer, Robert Doisneau is known for his ability to infuse images of daily life with poetic nuance that imbued his photojournalism with an enduring popular appeal. The unprecedented scope of this collection provides the opportunity to study his more composed, aesthetically structured images alongside his snapshots, which offer a more anecdotal account of Doisneau's Paris. Organized…

Cats: The Most Beautiful Cats

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Cats is a celebration of the beloved feline and its place within our cultural history, from ancient times to classic stories such as Puss in Boots. Mummified by the Egyptians and domesticated by the Romans, the cat is one of man's most magnificent companions. The first volume of this adorable gift set covers the history of the cat from ancient Egyptian civilization to the present, cat-related…

A Gourmet Tour of France: Legendary Restaurants from Paris to the Côte dAzur

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: It would be difficult to find a selection anywhere in the world of more splendid restaurants, creative chefs, succulent dishes, harmonious odes to tradition, or convincing hymns to the art of living well than these forty featured restaurants. Prominent restaurant critic Gilles Pudlowski leads the reader on a gourmet tour of France, sharing menu selections from his favorite restaurants along with…

Sueur Helene: The Little Book of Michelangelo

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: A painter, on panel and in fresco, a sculptor, architect, and poet, Michelangelo Buonarroti was the first artist recognized by his contemporaries as a genius. The Little Book of Michelangelo provides an accessible introduction to the life and work of this most influential of artists. A biographical essay sets the scene, and the handy alphabetical entries that follow, accompanied by some 100…

Quellec Jean-Loic: Impressions of the Sahara

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Sahara. The name itself evokes a horizon of shifting dunes, a rich palette of reds and browns as diverse as the blues of the ocean. The civilizations scattered in this unforgiving landscape seem huddled against the overwhelming power of the elements, yet seen up close the architecture of these desert places is very complex, characterized by pure, abstract lines and arabesques forms that mimic the…