Artists, Architects & Photographers 100

Артемизия Джентилески е била силно повлияна от баща си, който също така е бил и нейният учител. Особено в ранните й творби, тя и възприема неговите предпочитанията за детайл и бароков патос. Подобно……続きを見る

This intimate account offers a new, unexpected understanding of the artist’s work and of the vibrant 1930s surrealist scene. In 1938, just as she was leaving Mexico for her first solo exhibition in ……続きを見る

'Fizzes with clever vignettes and juicy tidbits... [a] joyous romp of a book.' Guardian 'A fascinating, rollicking book in search of why, where and how fame strikes. Sit back and enjoy the ride.' Pe……続きを見る

»Ein kluger Blick auf die Middle-Ager« NDR. Eines Morgens erwacht Lisa Ortgies im »Emergency Room«. Allerdings in einem echten. Denn bei einem New-York-Besuch erleidet sie einen Herzinfarkt und wird……続きを見る

I am down to a pencil, a pen, and a bottle of ink. I hope one day to eliminate the pencil. Al Hirschfeld redefined caricature and exemplified Broadway and Hollywood, enchanting generations with his ……続きを見る

**Both a love story and a celebration of the warmth and elegance of Iranian culture, A Mirror Garden is a genuine fairy tale of an exuberant heroine who has never needed rescuing. “Captivating.... F……続きを見る

Sure to be hailed alongside H is for Hawk and The Hare with Amber Eyes, an exceptional work that is at once an astonishing journey across countries and continents, an immersive examination of a grea……続きを見る

Als der Journalist Caspar Shaller Margaret Atwood im Herbst 2018 in Toronto trifft, ist er erstaunt, wie klein »die kanadische Königin der Literatur« (Freundin) ist und wie groß ihre Sonnen- brille.……続きを見る

Horst Bosetzky, Bestsellerautor seit fast einem halben Jahrhundert, nimmt uns anlässlich seines 80. Geburtstags mit auf eine höchst vergnügliche wie informative Reise. Er erinnert sich an Orte, die ……続きを見る

WHAT MAKES A CULT ARTIST? Whether pioneering in their craft, fiercely and undeniably unique, or critically divisive, cult artists come in all shapes and guises. Some gain instant fame, others instan……続きを見る

Im Frühling 1941 treffen sich Henri Matisse und der Schweizer Literaturkritiker Pierre Courthion zu mehreren Gesprächen - »Plaudereien«, wie Matisse sie genannt haben will. Er erholt sich gerade von……続きを見る

"Looking at Terry's photographs is like gazing through a window at the most extraordinary and exciting moments of my life." ELTON JOHN Elton John and iconic photographer Terry O'Neill worked toget……続きを見る

»Ich werde oft gefragt: Wann hast du gemerkt, dass du anders bist? Das ist schwer zu sagen. Eigentlich habe ich es schon immer gewusst. Auch wenn es mir anfangs vielleicht gar nicht bewusst war.« Jo……続きを見る

Having been mistakenly perceived as a follower of Salvador Dalí, Catalan surrealist painter and writer Àngel Planells (1901–1989) has passed through the history of art practically unnoticed. Yet his……続きを見る

Originally compiled and published in 1970, this volume contains the full text of The Life of Mr. Thomas Betterton, written in 1710. For Charles Gildon, the text is little more than a skeleton upon w……続きを見る

The definitive and authorised biography of one of the world's most fascinating, famous and admired photographers. Cecil Beaton was one of Britain's greatest cultural icons - not just as a photograph……続きを見る

Charles «Charlie» Spencer Chaplin (1889 – 1977) schuf mit der Figur des tragikomischen Tramp den Prototyp des kleinen Mannes, der gegen die Zwänge der Gesellschaft und für die Freiheit des einzelnen……続きを見る

Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809) sicherten drei Jahrzehnte im Dienst der Fürsten Esterházy eine finanziell sorgenfreie Existenz und verschafften ihm günstige Aufführungsbedingungen für seine Werke. Von de……続きを見る

Sweet Thunder explores the music of Duke Ellington by tracing nine themes through his amazingly productive 50-year career as composer, orchestrator, pianist, and cultural icon. Lifelong listeners to……続きを見る

A memoir of a half mad poet. Talk of abuse, of rape, and a life lived. Poetry and truth laid out in a loose familiar manor. A tough story of survival. 続きを見る

Fotografa, attrice e rivoluzionaria Tina Modotti (1896-1942), dopo un'infanzia trascorsa a Udine, si trasferisce prima a Los Angeles e poi a Città del Messico dove lega il suo percorso esistenziale ……続きを見る

Lovag Országh Sándor József (1838–1917) az Országh Sándor és fia cég alapítója és cégtulajdonosa volt. Orgonaépítő mesterként kezdte pályáját terézvárosi műhelyében. 1898-ban megindította a gyártást……続きを見る

A pioneer among Palestinian artists, Sophie Halaby was the first Arab woman to study art in Paris, subsequently living independently as a professional painter in Jerusalem throughout her life. She w……続きを見る

Mixed media or mystery? There's a secret to understanding the mystery behind the hidden message in a work of mixed-media art. As Seth Apter knows, if you can get to know the artist, you will get to ……続きを見る

The Landscape Paintings of Richard McKinley invites you to experience the artist's life work and lessons learned. In this impressive yet intimate collection of 100 breathtaking pastel and oil landsc……続きを見る

Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jeane Mortenson Baker, Los Angeles, 1° giugno 1926 - Los Angeles, 5 agosto 1962), attrice, cantante e modella, è ricordata come una delle più grandi attrici nella storia del ci……続きを見る

Louis I. Kahn: The Nordic Latitudes is a new and personal reading of the architecture, teachings, and legacy of Louis I. Kahn from Per Olaf Fjeld’s perspective as a former student. The book explores……続きを見る

Com base numa análise da telenovela brasileira no período 1963-1997, o autor mostra que uma das principais características da formação nacional, a de ser multirracial e multiétnica, corre o risco de……続きを見る

Winner of the 2020 Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Award for Photography Outside of Merigold, Mississippi, off an unmarked dirt road, stands Po’ Monkey’s, perhaps the most famous house in ……続きを見る

A retrospective on one of BC’s most famous artists that features beautifully reproduced landscape paintings from all over mainland BC, and unveils new photographs, sketches, and ephemera from the ar……続きを見る