"Were they really mad? Well, you know what pop stars are like." - Tom Murray When the acclaimed photographer Tom Murray, was invited to tag along on an early morning photoshoot in 1968, he had no ide
Surmount and Dilute (2) features examples of brilliant and beautiful buildings that challenge boundaries and perception, they are daring in their design; twisting, turning, wildly spiraling creations
From the remote Stone Age mounds and standing stones of the Orkneys to the well-trodden turf at Land's End and from the fens of East Anglia to the wild mountains of Wales "David Gentleman's Britain" r
Surmount and Dilute (1) presents both a collection of innovative architectural design and a thought-provoking challenge on the question of the function and purpose of high-rise living in today's socie
The featured glasses are described against the compelling history of the Jacobite movement in the 18th century. Hundreds of detailed photographs of the engravings help to authenticate the genuine glas
100 British Chairs depicts a selection of chairs that date from several important periods in the history of British chair design. Presented in a roughly chronological sequence, the emphasis is on earl
Grasses are filigree plants of particular beauty, with a great richness of colours, shapes and textures. Including more than 180 stunning colour photographs, Grasses in the Garden: Design Ideas, Plant
This is the first book to cover all aspects of English watches from every period. By dividing the watches into six periods, each with its own introduction, the author has been able to provide an admir
From the smoky backstage dressing rooms of New York and Chicago's pioneering jazz clubs to the acclaimed Jazz festivals that flourished to enthral legions of fans, Ted Williams' camera captured the in
"I was walking up the Miami Beach boardwalk to the Fontainebleau Hotel where Sinatra was staying...I just reached out with the letter in my hand and he took it. He opened it, read it...turned to his s
*Le Cinq is the world famous 2 star Michelin restaurant housed in Paris' most luxurious restaurant, Four Seasons George V. *Le Cinq's menu classic French cuisine with focus on fresh local produce *Le
Awe-inspiring and breathtaking, this volume takes sailing beyond its competitive limits; throwing caution to the winds, it is exciting and terrifying at turns, as it highlights some of the world s mos
*The invention and development of the motor car has led to great transformations in our society and is charted here through the striking posters that were used to show off the latest models *Large nu
In an extraordinary moment of clarity Simon Drew discovered that most people have a birthday every year and that there are other people who have also discovered this and who need a modern highly techn
Derby Porcelain 1748-1848, An Illustrated Guide , is certain to supercede the author's earlier Derby Porcelain as the standard reference book on the subject. It contains much new information and hithe
The Royal Pavilion and its extraordinary interiors and collections have been the subject of much study. As a building of international importance it is unique in Britain in being run by a local author
Tiaras have always inspired a great fascination and the most beautiful and influential women have been painted, photographed and admired whilst wearing them. Even in the twenty-first century they are