F.F - Artists, Architects & Photographers 1

Maxfield Parrish enjoyed tremendous popularity throughout the early decades of the twentieth century. Bruce Watson, writing in Smithsonian magazine, deemed Parrish the "comman man's Rembrandt." It's……続きを見る

"A young boy in a Southern town grapples with his identity amidst trials and societal scorn, discovering strength in his heritage and mother's wisdom. This tale unveils the essence of self, found in……続きを見る

In his brief and troubled life, Edgar Allan Poe (1809–49) was as haunted by tragedy and loss as he was plagued by poverty, illness, and alcoholism. Poe's personal misfortunes doubtless influenced th……続きを見る

Step into the powerful and creative world of the guitar, one of the most beloved and versatile musical instruments ever created. Whether you are a complete beginner, an aspiring musician, or someone……続きを見る

"Emplissons jusqu’au bord la coupe des plaisirs : enivrons-nous de sa liqueur, notre nectar." George Gordon Byron, sixième baron Byron, plus connu sous le nom de "Lord Byron" (1788-1824), reste pour……続きを見る

"Les gens ont trouvé que ce n'était pas bien de ma part d'avoir invité à dîner les mauvais éléments de la vie et d'avoir pris plaisir à leur compagnie. Mais ces êtres, sous l'angle où l'artiste en m……続きを見る

It is surely no accident that the name of Rembrandt is familiar to thousands who know little or nothing of his art. It has, in fact, become so embedded in the mental consciousness of modern times, t……続きを見る

L’édition VisiMuZ d’Alfred SISLEY est un nouveau type de monographie, alliant textes originaux, informations pointues, et une iconographie très abondante et judicieusement placée. Elle s’adresse à t……続きを見る

John Lennon beschreef Yoko Ono (1933) ooit als de beroemdste onbekende kunstenaar ter wereld. 'Iedereen kent haar naam, maar niemand weet wat ze doet.' Ze was enkel van historisch belang voor zover ……続きを見る

L'éloge d'Andy Warhol (1928-1987) que prononce son ami John Richardson éclaire un fait capital et trop souvent passé sous silence : « La connaissance de sa piété secrète change inévitablement notre ……続きを見る

Avant de s’imposer comme un immense metteur en scène, François Truffaut a inauguré une nouvelle façon de regarder les films et d’en parler. Ses articles passionnés pour les Cahiers du cinéma en témo……続きを見る

Satie ne fut pas qu’un musicien. Il n’a cessé d’accorder une attention toute particulière à l’écriture, il a multiplié les jeux de mots, les calembours, les formules faisant mouche, qui peuplent ses……続きを見る

Tiffany se despierta en una celda, con el pelo sucio, un mono naranja y el recuerdo borroso de haberlo perdido todo. Lleva pocas horas en prisión y ya ha regalado la cena, ha enseñado las tetas y s……続きを見る

A biographical excavation of one of the world's great, troubled cities A remarkable view of one of the world's most beloved and troubled cities, Adina Hoffman's Till We Have Built Jerusalem is a gri……続きを見る

A tribute to the cartoonist known as "Michelangelo with a sense of humor," the creator of the beloved comic strip Cul de Sac (Pat Oliphant, editorial cartoonist). Richard Thompson is renowned among ……続きを見る

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt eines der größten Künstler der Renaissance! In "Botticelli" von Emil Schaeffer tauchen Sie ein in die schillernde Epoche der Renaissance und erleben die Kunst un……続きを見る

The Real Shelley; New Views of the Poet's Life in two volumes is a biography of Percy Bysshe Shelley written by John Cordy Jeaffreson. Jeaffreson wrote the book in order to offer a new look on the l……続きを見る

Esta biografia faz justiça a uma mulher cuja história jamais foi contada com toda a sua grandeza. “Este livro é uma correção necessária após anos de agressões a Yoko. Em vez de atacá-la, o autor rec……続きを見る

War and Peace in the Worlds of Rudolf H. Sauter is the first book to examine the creative life and worlds of Rudolf H. Sauter (1895–1977), the German-born artist, poet, cultural observer and nephew ……続きを見る

Ce livre raconte l'histoire captivante et profondément humaine de Pierre Kouadio, un jeune marin ivoirien devenu un armateur visionnaire. Pierre incarne le renouveau de l'ambition maritime africaine……続きを見る

Photographer Trey Ratcliff crosses borders to find beauty—both literally and figuratively. In a world where people are inundated with images of despair and violence, Ratcliff seeks out life’s go……続きを見る

In John Cordy Jeaffreson's 'The Real Shelley: New Views of the Poet's Life,' readers are treated to a comprehensive analysis of the life and work of the iconic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Jeaffreson ……続きを見る

Ce livre est à la fois une biographie (la vie) mais aussi une étude critique de l’œuvre du peintre. Gustave Geffroy a replacé et commenté les tableaux réalisés par Velázquez à la place qu’ils occupe……続きを見る

John Lennon una volta ha descritto Yoko Ono come l’artista ignota più famosa al mondo. «Tutti conoscono il suo nome, ma nessuno sa cosa fa.» Per molti, è stata importante solo nella misura in cui ha……続きを見る

Pat LaFontaine shares the personal details of his own struggle with depression and physical rehabilitation, as well as those other amazing athletes who were challenged by adversity and won. These ar……続きを見る

Autopubblicarsi ed essere felici: il self-publishing raccontato dagli scrittori che hanno pubblicato i loro libri con Youcanprint e che, convintamente, hanno scelto l'autopubblicazione per raggiunge……続きを見る

The Imagineers, those men and women who helped Walt Disney bring his creations to life, have achieved legendary status among theme park enthusiasts. IT'S KIND OF A CUTE STORY is the life story of on……続きを見る

George Catlin gained renown for his nineteenth-century paintings of Indians and their lands, sympathetic portraits that counterbalanced those of other Americans eager to conquer and dominate both. I……続きを見る

A poet would be overcome by sleep and hunger before being able to describe with words what a painter is able to depict in an instant . This sentence, attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci, may well be app……続きを見る

A richly rewarding narrative about a young painter's love affair with the Greek island of Sifnos When Christian Brechneff first set foot on the Greek island of Sifnos, it was the spring of 1972 and ……続きを見る