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The Actor, the Rebel and the Wrinkled Queen
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2003 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 декабря 20092005-10-27
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Old, ailing Elizabeth I is on the throne – but a rebellion to overthrow her is being plotted by the dashing Earl of Essex. One of the rallying points for the uprising will be the Globe Theatre. When the Queen learns of the plan, the plotters are defeated, and she throws Master Shakespeare's theatre company into the most putrid prison in the land. Can James, a boy actor, and the bard himself think of a way to earn the Queen's forgiveness — and be freed?
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The Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2003 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 декабря 20092005-10-27
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The day Queen Mary Tudor – or ‘Bloody Mary’, as she’s called, because she has anyone who doesn’t go to church burned – came to town was the most terrifying day of young Meg’s life. Everyone wants to impress Her Majesty, and what better way to show their devotion than by burning a witch themselves. But “the witch”, Old Nan is more clever and cunning than the townspeople and in the end, she isn’t the one who sparks the ferocious temper of the frightful Queen...
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The Prince, the Cook and the Cunning King
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2003 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 декабря 20092005-10-27
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King Henry VII is already mean and he's ruthless and very angry. When a young boy called Lambert Simnel announces that he, not Henry, should be the king of England. But he is no match for the powerful king. And no one is more surprised than Lambert to hear what his extraordinary punishment will be...
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The Chronology of Fashion: From Empire Dress to Ethical Design
Автор: N.J.Stevenson Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2011 Страниц: 288 Дата загрузки: 14 августа 20132014-09-24
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The Chronology of Fashion traces the history of fashion from the late 18th century up to the present. Following a strict chronology, it pinpoints the times when a distinctive style of suit or dress, hat or handbag, cut or style of hair or fabric, or indeed an entire look attained its peak of popularity and influence. Highly illustrated with full figure images, silhouettes and swatches of materials, the book also looks at key designers, how fashion has played a crucial role in art and film, and the trends that identified and defined various periods. This book should be a must for anyone interested in fashion and its development.
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Culture to Catwalk: How World Cultures Influence Fashion
Автор: Kristin Knox Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2013 Страниц: 255 Дата загрузки: 24 июля 20142017-03-28
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A contemporary look at both traditional clothing and street styles from 38 countries around the world and the influence these two very different kinds of dress are having on fashion and designers today. Traditional dress from around the globe inspired the early designs of people like Coco Chanel and Christian Dior. Culture to Catwalk looks back at the roots of the industry, the backlash against brash consumerism, globalisation and ‘fast-fashion’ and that what people are wearing locally on the streets is once again influencing what stalks the catwalk (just as at the turn of the century). It features interviews and quotes from designers and brands including Hussein Chalayan, Rei Kawakubo, Sophia Kokosalaki and many more.
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Lady Gaga Style Bible
Автор: David Foy Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2011 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 21 августа 20132012-06-21
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Lady Gaga Style Bible is a vibrant photographic fantasy storybook: it is part fashion show pictorial, part retrospective homage-a complete guide to Monster Fashion, categorised from A to Z. Style subjects include 'Attention to Detail', 'The Retro Nod', 'Hair and Hats', and 'Meat and Greet', an expansive look at her eye-popping Franc Fernandez designer creation made from raw beef and worn at the 2010 VMA awards. Stunning photographs superbly document her unrivaled artistic craft-a perfect modern amalgamation of glam rock inspirations like David Bowie and Freddie Mercury and fashion influences Donatella Versace and Alexander McQueen. The images in this collection vividly capture Lady Gaga's complex persona: undoubtedly riveting, provocative, and disturbing, they show a beauty that comes from power and total confidence that draws the audience in and an ugliness and hardness that perplexes and fends off foes. Taken together they also provide a running commentary on the intersection of culture, sexuality, music, technology and performance art. Lady Gaga Style Bible is an exceptional publication timed perfectly to capture a star at the ascendancy of her career at the forefront of an artistic revolution.
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Don'ts for Mothers
Автор: Anonymous Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 15 декабря 20142017-08-17
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Following the success of Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives a brand new old collection of advice: — from Birth to Weaning — the care of Young Children — Boyhood and Girlhood Don't wash the baby in hot water, it would weaken and enervate the babe, and thus predispose him to disease. Luke warm rain water will be the best to wash him with. Don't choose a wet nurse of a consumptive habit. Check if she or any of her family have laboured under king's evil ascertaining if there be any seams or swellings about her neck Don't rock an infant to sleep, it might cause him to fall into a feverish, disturbed slumber, but not into a refreshing, calm sleep. Besides, if you once take to that habit he will not go to sleep without it. Don't add either gin or oil of peppermint to the babe's food. It is a murderous practice Don't purge an infant during teething or any other time. IF WE LOCK UP THE BOWELS, WE CONFINE THE ENEMY, AND THUS PRODUCE MISCHIEF.
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Japanese Street Style
Автор: Pat Lyttle Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2012 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 21 июля 20132014-05-22
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Japanese Street Style is the first book of its kind to showcase the most innovative and cutting-edge looks in Japan today. Japan has a rich and exciting culture that combines a rich history with an embracing of innovation and modernity. Japan has become one of the strongest stages for fashion and style in the world and this book showcases the most cutting edge and innovative looks from this fashion capital. All the most influential designers such as John Galliano, Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith and Alexander McQueen have looked to Tokyo for inspiration from within its rich visual culture of fine textiles and techniques. Street style in Japan combines this historic sense of style with the most contemporary and cutting-edge looks and this book includes one-of-a-kind photographs of all the major fashion tribes from Gothic Lolita and Harajuku to Dolly Kei, Ganguro and Kigurumi to the popularity of the furry tail, this is the complete contemporary fashion collection.
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The Pirate Captain
Автор: Terry Deary Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2011 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20142014-09-27
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The North Atlantic, 1726 Captain Fly is the greatest pirate to sail the seven seas — or so he says. But his captives Jed and Arthur think he's a bad-tempered bully. Now Captain Fly has ordered his prisoners to work for him as pirates, or he'll kill them! It's time to stop the cruel captain for good... A fantastic story blending pirate legend with historical fact and Terry Deary's vividly imagined characters!
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William Morris (+ Audio CD)
Автор: Parry Linda Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2009 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20112014-08-17
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This new series celebrates the V&A's status as a source of inspiration for designers, reflecting the unique breadth and depth of a collection that represents over 3,000 years of objects from all over the world. The pocket-sized books make attractive and collectible gifts, but are also a valuable source of ideas for designers of all kinds. The first four titles in the series feature some of the museum's most popular patterns, from William Morris wallpapers to 1950s textiles, and a short introduction to each puts the patterns in context. Complete with a free CD of the images inside, to be redrawn or reworked, commercial designers looking to license patterns and individual motifs from the collection can use the books as a starting point for research.
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Seventeenth-Century Women's Dress Patterns
Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2011 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20132014-04-07
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This breathtakingly detailed book presents dress patterns, construction details, embroidery and making instructions for fifteen garments and accessories from a seventeenth-century woman's wardrobe. Full step-by-step drawings of the construction sequence are given for each garment alongside photographs of the objects and the groundbreaking use of x-ray photography revealing the hidden elements of the clothes, the precise number of layers and the stitches used inside.
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Large-scale ceramics
Автор: Robison Jim Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2005 Страниц: 112 Дата загрузки: 04 июля 20092010-08-31
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Large-scale ceramics demand a number of considerations that do not concern most ceramicists: kiln size, assembling, weatherproofing and installation are some of the things that must be taken into account. This book discusses these issues as well as giving advice on obtaining and handling commissions.
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Horrockses Fashions: Off-the-Peg Style in the 40s and 50s
Автор: Boydell Christine Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2010 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20122014-03-16
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Horrockses was one of most respected ready-to-wear labels of the late 40s and 50s. This title tells the story of this iconic label and its role in the history of the British high street, while also exploring the connections between couture and ready-to-wear fashions in the post-war decades.
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Couture in the 21st century
Автор: Bee Deborah Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2010 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20122012-05-06
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Couture in the 21st Century is a reference book of inspirations, featuring interviews with 30 of the world's top designers today expressing, in their own words, the importance of the traditions of couture in shaping the future of fashion. Over the last decade, designers have been delving into the archives of the old masters such as Paul Poiret, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel and Madeline Vionnet and discovering a new relevance in traditional techniques. This comprehensive study of contemporary couture features interviews with designers such as Giorgio Armani, Oscar de la Renta and Azzedine Alaia, as well as the fresh faces such as Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri at Valentino, Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent and Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy. Each designer describes his or her own particular relationship with couture accompanied by beautiful photographs and illustrations, as well as a portrait of the designer by Rankin, the internationally renowned photographer. Couture in the 21st Century captures the allure of couture in the hands of the world's best-known couturiers. It is a must have this season for anyone interested in fashion.
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Textiles and Dress of Gujarat
Автор: Edwards Eiluned Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2011 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 23 февраля 20132012-12-20
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The textiles and dress of Gujarat in northwestern India are acclaimed for their design and craftsmanship. The sophisticated weaves, dyeing techniques, intricate embroideries, vibrant motifs and embellished dress, and the communities to which many of these are unique, have all been the subjects of extensive documentation. Textiles and dress play a central role in the construction of a visual identity of Gujarat and its people. This book examines the 'social life' of Gujarat's textiles, tracing the historical journey of cloth and dress up to the present day. It looks closely at dyed and painted textiles, and embroidery, and locates their place in culture, trade and commerce, and the role of entrepreneurship in the survival of these handmade textiles.
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Va: Christopher Dresser: A Design Revolution
Автор: Whiteway Michael Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2011 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 23 февраля 20132012-12-20
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Dresser was also a pioneer in his vision of industry as a means to spread the tenets of good design. Working with over fifty manufacturers, he produced an astonishing range of reasonably priced, widely available consumer goods, while his belief in the supremacy of form over ornament resulted in designs that were truly radical in relation to contemporary Victorian taste. Seven leading specialists in the field explore the impact of Christopher Dresser's work in the context of that of his contemporaries such as Pugin, Owen Jones and Godwin. Over 300 illustrations illuminate the vast scope of his output, from Gothic-Revival castiron to the experimental and highly innovative shapes and glazes of Linthorpe ceramics and his astonishingly modern metalwork. This ground-breaking book reassesses not only individual designs (many of them previously unattributed) but also his varied sources of inspiration, including the strong Japanese influence in his later work, and the profound impact his work has had on future generations.
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Japanese fashion designers
Автор: English Bonnie Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2011 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20132015-03-16
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Over the past 40 years, Japanese designers have led the way in aligning fashion with art, ideology and integrity, as well as addressing identity and social politics through dress. They have demonstrated that both creative and commercial enterprise is possible in today's international fashion industry, and have refused to compromise their ideals, remaining autonomous and independent in their design, business affairs and distribution methods. The inspirational Miyake, Yamamoto and Kawakubo have gained worldwide respect and admiration and have influenced a generation of designers and artists alike.Based on twelve years of research, this book provides a richly detailed and uniquely comprehensive view of the work of these three key designers.
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Edward Bawden's London
Автор: Skipwith Peyton Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2011 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20132014-04-07
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This beautiful book, with almost 200 striking images, shows London as represented by Edward Bawden (1903-1989) in prints, posters, drawings, paintings, murals and advertising material produced during his long career. The wide range of illustrations includes early work executed whilst a student in the early 1920s; the Morley College murals carried out in partnership with Eric Ravilious; advertising work for London Transport, Fortnum & Mason, Twinings Teas, Shell, Westminster Bank; the mural for the Lion & Unicorn Pavilion at the 1951 Festival of Britain; and a varied selection of his finest series of linocuts — including London Monuments and London Markets.
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How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architecture
Автор: Cragoe Carol Davidson Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2008 Страниц: 256 Дата загрузки: 26 мая 20112011-02-29
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This book is a practical primer to looking at architecture and all the elements that are included in buildings, from cornices and friezes tocolumns and porticos — all facets of buildings are included. Each chapter takes an architectural element and looks at its variety across various historical periods and geographical locations. Examples are shown through dozens of fine engravings with extended captions,creating a dip-in read and an effective I-Spy guide. Additional sections look at the clues offered by history, geography and religion (with a timeline showing how and where architectural elements have been introduced), and at the significance of the ornaments.
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Balenciaga
Автор: Ellis Miller Lesley Жанр: A&C Black Издательство: A&C Black Год: 2007 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 20 сентября 20122009-07-21
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More than three decades after his death, the Spanish couturier Cristobal Balenciaga (1895-1972) has become a legendary figure in the history of 20th century fashion. His name is now a byword for clothes executed to the highest standards and characterized by their sculptural quality, deft manipulation of textiles, and dramatic use of colour. This absorbing new book, with breathtaking illustrations, examines Balenciaga's design and business practice, placing him firmly in the context of the time and country in which he learnt his trade and the international fashion scene in which he subsequently matured and triumphed. It accompanies the major exhibition The Golden Age of Couture, opening at the V&A in September 2007.
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