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Micronesia, Hawaii, Polynesia, Bora Bora, Seychelles, Maldives, Australia - where does the mind go when imagining such places. Drawn from the best travel blogs and Instagram images, this book brings together the most beautiful locations near, on, or under water. From eco resorts to remote, pristine islands; from sailing on ultra-blue oceans to diving in translucent waters; in aerial and underwater photography, the focus is on finding paradise. Whether thinking about a trip or longing for sun and sand, this book is where those daydreams begin. AUTHOR: Sebastiaan Bedaux works as a freelance lifestyle and travel journalist for several renowned Belgian magazines and newspapers. For the past ten years he has been travelling the world and writing about his holiday experiences on his award-winning travel blog, ambassador.land. SELLING POINTS: * The 20 best Instagram accounts and blogs illustrate paradise on earth - with the focus on the most idyllic beaches, azure seas, both above and below the water surface * A must-have for every adventurous globetrotter with a passion for the sea and water 270 colour images
London's record shop scene is at its most vital and buoyant point since the 1990s, following a resurgence of interest in vinyl over recent years. Tom Greig, who has immersed himself in the world of London's record shops for close to two decades, profiles and tells the story of 60 distinctive independent record stores, selling both new and used vinyl. Vinyl London is at once a practical guide, featuring maps, addresses, opening times and stock information, and an attractive visual celebration of London's record shops. The book is organised geographically, and contains the following chapters; Soho; North; East; South; West; Suburbs; Markets; Vinyl Cafes. AUTHOR: Tom Greig has been digging thro...
The most significant collection of David Bowie images ever assembledA luxurious opus published to coincide with the 5th anniversary of David Bowie's deathImpeccably printed, sumptuously designed, large format hardback bookTop photographers, iconic images, wonderful surprisesMajor marketing campaign, including radio, print and online promotionsEvents with photographers, including on-stage Q&As and book signingsTie-in to exhibitions at galleries, globally David Bowie: Icon gathers the greatest images of one of the greatest stars in history, into a single, luxurious volume. The result is the most important anthology of David Bowie images that has ever been compiled. Featuring work from many of ...
- A collection of modern wabi-sabi projects from around the world, looking at how different designers have played with elements of the same style - A break from the traditional wabi-sabi style and a modern approach to design, redefining wabi-sabi for better reference, enjoyment and practicality - The book's layout is simple and clean, with transitional pages that incorporate elements of Japanese kusanshui and an overall color palette of earthy tones common to the wabi-sabi style - A foreword by Ukrainian designer Sergey Makhno on how the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi has inspired thinking about the meaning of life and led him on his own design journey In recent years, Japanese minimalism h...
In American Cowboys, renowned French photographer Anouk Masson Krantz travels tens of thousands of miles from New York City across the United States to dive deeper into the world of the cowboy culture. Her photography reveals the real lives and communities of this largely overlooked and elusive part of the world.
- Photographs of Michael Caine from the camera of Terry O'Neill CBE - Captures Caine across several celebrated roles, from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to Get Carter - Black-and-white and color images reveal Caine's innate cool, both on and off-screen - Includes never-before-seen contact sheets "When the pre-eminent portrait photographer of the day met the Cockney kid dominating the London film scene, magic was made." -- Australian Women's Weekly Icons "Caine, the timeless gentleman." -- Diego Armes, GQ Portugal "The engaging images are either black and white or in color and therefore perfectly show all facets of the actor. A wonderful book about a very special and remarkable actor! 5 Stars!" -- ...
- A biking photo book to delight cycle fans and sports photography lovers - 200 fascinating color and black-and-white photos by the best cycling photographers - Professional cyclists and passionate fans in spectacular landscapes -- with thrilling texts on the roads, races, and the roar of victory Biking inspires millions of people around the world, with an ever-growing fan base. With some 200 color and black-and-white photographs, Icons of Cycling captures the thrill and fascination of this sport on two wheels. Compiling the work of some of the best cycling photographers, the book breathes the spirit of cycling -- as close and emotional as if the viewer were part of the race. Discover extraordinary shots of the peloton winding along alpine serpentines; exhausted athletes at the end of a stage; and unknown heroes from the team behind the team. A microcosm of ambition and passion, pain and glory, this is both a photographic artwork and a contemporary document of a thriving sport. A cherished collector's item for every cycle enthusiast.
This book brings together striking botanical art of Indian origin spanning a period of 300 years, focussing on the 18th and 19th centuries. Drawn mostly from original works held in the collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, some of the paintings have never been published before. They showcase the richness and variety of art commissioned from talented, mostly unknown, Indian artists who made a substantial contribution to the documentation of the flora of the Indian subcontinent. A foreword written by Sita Reddy places the collections in contemporary context. The book concludes with works from a new generation of botanical artists in India, who excite interest today.
- Journey through the history of LOUIS XIII, a luxury cognac from the House of Rémy Martin- Testimonies from early twentieth-century letters and diaries speak to the enduring quality of the brand- Illustrations, photographs and stylish design evoke the aesthetic of the period- Preface by John MalkovichFirst exhibited at the Exposition Universelle (Paris, 1900) LOUIS XIII has embodied sophistication for over a century. Each bottle is a unique work of art, from the decanter - each of which requires eleven craftsmen to blow the crystal, apply the ornamentation and wrap the 20-K gold collar around its slender neck - to the cognac itself. Composed of up to 1200 eaux-de-vie from the first cru of ...