Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: The events of the past few years, from 9/11 to the South Asian tsunami disaster, have once again shown us that despite round-the-clock news coverage, the Internet and multi-channel cable TV, the still image is as powerful as ever. Photography remains the ideal tool for capturing human emotion, drama and tragedy. «Photojournalism» features evocative and stirring images from the world's greatest…
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: From the time he first appeared in a school production of Peter Pan, aged just 10, Heath Ledger knew that he wanted to be an actor. His journey from his home in Perth, Western Australia, to international stardom in Hollywood was tragically brief, yet eventful. Ledger lived his entire adult life as a sought-after celebrity in the full and unrelenting glare of the media spotlight. The book follows…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: From the day they were born, Prince William and Prince Harry have been the focus of attention in Britain and around the world. Their parents' fairytale wedding, followed swiftly by the arrival of two sons, seemed like the perfect happy ending. Growing up in Highgrove and at Kensington Palace, the two young princes were successfully sheltered from the pressures that drove their parents apart and,…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 360 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 464) Аннотация: Trainers pays tribute to the cult popularity of this most versatile of shoe, and charts the rise and rise of the trainer. With over 300 styles included, from old-school adidas to the newest lines from Reebok, from Nike's latest high-tech offerings to the legendary Converse All Star, all photographed in full colour, this is the complete compendium of casual shoe style that tells you everything you…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Demons records and explores the changing visions of evil over the centuries through art history, bringing together a series of striking images of Satan, demons and the wicked in paintings, stained glass, icons, lithographs and illuminated manuscripts. Each chapter opens with an essay exploring and explaining the overlying theme and captions discuss the symbolism in, and techniques of, individual…
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: It takes two special talents to get into «Bad Boys of Football». First, you have to be a top footballer, so that rules out 99 per cent of the population; then you have to be a very, very bad lad. How bad? Well a little bit of drunk and disorderly isn't enough. Prepared to put it about a bit on the field? That won't work either. We are talking seriously flawed, but outstanding talents. What a…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: On 31 August 1997, the world was stunned by the tragic death of the most popular and photographed woman of the modern age: Diana, Princess of Wales. The outpouring of public grief at this tragically early death was unprecedented in modern times. Now, 10 years on, «Diana: The People's Princess» celebrates both her life and her legacy. A dignified and unexploitative celebration of Diana's life,…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: »Vintage Furniture» is a celebration of the inspiring designs, leading designers, and amazing advances in furniture manufacturing of the past century and up to the present day. With public interest in retro styling stronger than ever, «Vintage Furniture» is an invaluable historical reference and source book for every collector of furniture, whether they enjoy following a particular designer or…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: In «Vogue Make-up», Juliet Cohen throws open her make-up bag and regales us with smart beauty tips from the experts and recommendations from the cosmetic counters. With insider knowledge and professional advice, the book covers all aspects of make-up, from colour eyeshadows to concealers, mascaras to manicures. «Vogue Make-up» demystifies techniques with advice from beauty gurus and make-up…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: First published in 2005 to celebrate the golden anniversary of European football's grandest competition, «50 Years of the European Cup and Champions League» covers every season's competition with a full report and statistical summary of the Final. Each decade, from the 1950s to the 2000s, will be the subject of an individual section and there will be a specially commissioned interview with a…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Packed with photographs of the most terrifying scenes in cinema history, this unique, definitive, comprehensive guide traces the story of horror over the past century, decade-by-decade, and provides a witty and informative critique of over 250 films, plus any TV series and literature that informed them. And with feature spreads on related themes appearing throughout — from vampires, ghosts and…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Modern ideas of beauty are inextricably linked to fashion — and «Vogue» is considered to be the authority. As the world's leading fashion bible, «Vogue» has created and documented key trends with its unrivalled access to the world's best models, hairstylists, make-up artists and photographers. «Vogue» celebrates female beauty in all its uniqueness from the quirky to the classic. Beauty is not…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: »The Cat» is one of the hottest new licensed properties from Japan. Following on from the success of «The Dog», «The Cat» is an irresistible collection of over 400 of the best images from a unique photo collection of over 50,000 eye-catching colour images of over 30 breeds of cat. Every photograph is shot with a fish-eye lens, giving the distinctive and adorable 'Strange Ratio': 70 per cent head…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Written with the band's co-operation, Steve Malins' biography throws light on this private, frequently misunderstood group and their lives, which have been bizarre, hilarious, extreme and destructive through nearly 20 years of constant success and excessive celebration. Now fully updated and expanded with an additional 10,000 words, new cover and enlarged format, this new edition will coincide…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: »The Dog» is one of the hottest licensed properties from Japan. The first licensed book, «The Dog» is an irresistible collection of over 400 of the best images from a unique photo collection of over 100,000 eye-catching colour images of 70 breeds of dog, from loveable Labrador and jolly Jack Russells to sensational Siberian huskies. Every photograph is shot with a fish-eye lens, giving the…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Metallica: The Thrash Stash takes you along on the wild, wild ride that was the evolution of the hugely successful band. From dingy basement clubs in the early 1980s through tragedy, success, excess and earsplittingly loud music to recording with the San Francisco Symphony orchestra and Lou Reed, Metallica has seen plenty in its 30-plus years. This beautifully designed and illustrated book also…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: David Bowie Treasures tells the story of one of the world's most iconic and influential figures in popular music. With a career spanning over four decades, David Bowie has consistently topped charts all over the world, selling an estimated 140 million albums worldwide. David Bowie Treasures, through beautiful photographs and unique memorabilia, illustrates his journey from humble beginnings to…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: Written with the band's co-operation, Steve Malins' biography throws light on this private, frequently misunderstood group and their lives, which have been bizarre, hilarious, extreme and destructive through three decades of success and excessive celebration. Now fully updated and expanded, this new edition will coincide with the release of the band's 13th album in 2013.
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: David Bowie is the international figure all starry-eyed hopefuls aspire to when setting out on a path to fame and fortune in the music industry — whether they know it or not. The man had a glittering career fuelled by the spirit of reinvention — he left over 20 albums in his wake — and was as colourful musically as he was dressed. If a picture says a thousand words, this book ranks as the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Victorian Britain is traditionally remembered as a nation in industrial development. However, beyond the 'satanic mills' overlooking the Dickensian slums alongside teeming docks or in burgeoning industrial cities, blossomed a new world beside the old agricultural and fishing Britain. Victorian Britain and Ireland in Colour consists of 350 colour images that show some of today's most familiar…