Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Originally published in the 1960s, this title in Sasek's beloved travel series for children is reproduced in this facsimile edition, which offers a colorful, spirited, and unique tour of Ireland via the deft paintbrush strokes and witty voice of a master storyteller. Full color.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 284 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 253) Аннотация: Cliff May’s modern homes epitomize the indoor-outdoor lifestyle characteristic of the American Dream, fusing the open plan/open living philosophy with the traditional ranch house. Starting in the 1930s, the modern ranch house took the country by storm, migrating from California to Arizona, and Cliff May was the chief proponent of this style. His long, low designs managed to be both modern and…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Like the other Sasek classics, this is a facsimile edition of the original book. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later. Facts have been updated for the 21st-century, appearing on a This is... Today page at the back of the book. These charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, make…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Following the runaway bestsellers This is New York and This is Paris, Universe is pleased to reissue another title from M. Sasek's beloved and nostalgic children's travel series. Like the other Sasek classics, This is Texas is a facsimile edition of his original book that is still timely and current in every way. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative,…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 248 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 442) Аннотация: Any urbanite has faced the challenges of limited living space. This valuable survey of the latest in small-scale apartment and loft design features the best examples of smart and chic urban living from the most fashionable cities around the world. The apartments, lofts, and small houses profiled here prove that small-scale efficiency as well as beautiful, thoughtful design can overcome the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: During its more than 50-year history, the Corvette has developed into much more than an automotive nameplate — it has become one of the world's most recognized automobiles. How the Chevrolet Corvette came to be one of the most popular sports cars in the world — and the longest-running automotive nameplate in Chevrolet history — is a rich and compelling story that combines politics, passion,…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: This pioneering art series combines stunning high-quality color reproductions with expert commentary on the most popular artists of all time at an extremely accessible price. Giotto, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Vermeer are names well known to any student of art history, museum-goer, or culturally engaged. individual. Rizzoli is pleased to launch its Classics of Art…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 276) Аннотация: Accompanying Rizzoli's best-selling Frank Lloyd Wright: The Houses, this exceptional publication features Wright's major projects and programs, including such masterpieces as the Guggenheim Museum, Marin County Civic Center, Unity Temple, Johnson Wax, Taliesin, and Taliesin West, to name only a few. Also included is stunning archival imagery of the great demolished buildings, such as the Imperial…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Called tsubo-niwa after a unit of measurement that is two person-sized tatami mats placed side by side, the pocket garden has been a part of the Japanese architectural canon for thousands of years. Undergoing a modernization in the last few decades in which a new generation of architects began experimenting with the concept in imaginative ways, the contemporary garden follows a distinct yet…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 543 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 500) Аннотация: Cosa ci fanno il diavolo sotto le spoglie di un esperto di magia nera, un enorme gatto che prende il tram da solo (tentando di pagare il biglietto!) e altri bizzarri personaggi a zonzo per le vie della Mosca anni '20? Un capolavoro assoluto, un affresco della realtà infernale della Mosca sovietica.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Pared to programmatic essence, Michael Gabellini’s work emanates a serenity that belies an underlying complexity. His spaces unfold as intricately crafted, yet subtle stages for the interaction of volume, light, and materials. Initially recognized for his work for major fashion brands such as Giorgio Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo, and, especially, Jil Sander, Gabellini set a new aesthetic standard…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: «The two-time winner of the Best Designer of the Year Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and hailed as the king of minimalism, Narciso Rodriguez is poised to take his place in the pantheon of great American designers. As Anna Wintour put it, «No one but Narciso has ever made a simple line look more stunning». Like the famously copied wedding dress he made for Carolyn Bessette…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: The classical elegance of the Regency period in England is considered one of the most sophisticated and refined moments in design history. Throughout the twentieth century, designers took elements of the Regency vocabulary and restyled them to meld with the reigning design aesthetic of the day to extraordinary effect. The book opens with an introduction to the original Regency period, which built…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Stanford White (1853-1906), arguably the most celebrated American architect of his day, was the visionary genius of the illustrious architecture firm McKim, Mead & White. A defining figure of the Gilded Age, White lived an extravagant life, which ended prematurely in a sensational death. His celebrity as a result was such that perceptions of the man have to some degree distracted attention from…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: One of the most beautiful regions of the California coast, Santa Barbara also has one of America's most affluent and stylish demographics. Possessing the most summery, mild, seductive climate in the country, Santa Barbara has been an elegant and chic style destination since the turn of the last century, when wealthy East Coast families wintered there. Soon after, villas and estates were being…
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: When those in the magazine industry need inspiration, they look to Purple. It has influenced countless other magazines and spawned trends that have trickled down through all levels of culture. To celebrate its fifteenth anniversary, this volume brings together the best in fashion, art, and culture from Purple's illustrious history. Purple revolutionized fashion photography in the nineties by…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: «Una raccolta di storie tragiche che indagano sui «luoghi oscuri» della coscienza, sui dolori di vite sbagliate, su amare solitudini. La commissaria Adele Sofia е una donna ricca di umanita e intuito pur nell'apparente durezza. E lei a indagare su delitti irrisolti ed е grazie al suo desiderio di giustizia che molti di essi trovano una soluzione. Sono pagine che raccontano, interpretati da Dacia…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Jean-Michel Frank was perhaps the most influential Parisian designer and decorator of the 1930s and 1940s, inspiring such varied talents as Andree Putman and Bonetti and Garouse. Frank established his reputation and signature look with the design of the Paris apartment of the Vicomte Charles de Noailles. The Noailles were leading progressives of their day and patrons of the major painters of…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 636 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 322) Аннотация: California Romantica features the most important, yet rarely seen, residential exemplars of the California Mission and Spanish Colonial styles, by such noted architects as George Washington Smith, Wallace Neff, Richard Requa, Lilian Rice, and Paul R. Williams, among others. From whitewashed stucco walls and cloistered patios to tile roofs and sumptuous gardens, each house shown is a rare…