Beautiful, strong, and ubiquitous, plywood’s worth far exceeds its general reputation. A manufactured wood product, plywood can be used both as boards and in molded form. Its applications are therefor
Commissioned in 1750, the Palazzo Venier was planned as a testimony to the power and wealth of a great Venetian family, but the fortunes of the Veniers waned midconstruction and the project was abando
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Today’s discerning travelers are not merely looking for the best accommodations and eateries, they’re seeking a unique experience. In this age of low-cost flights and easy travel, sponsored search res
A lavishly illustrated, year-by-year reference charts the development of clothing from the 1920s to the present, in a resource that profiles various styles from each decade and provides capsule biogra
The digital era has entirely transformed the world of typography. This elegant and easy-to-use book provides a comprehensively illustrated record of developments in the field, clearly setting them in
Sneakers: The Complete Collectors’ Guide was a phenomenal success, setting trends in sneaker design and collecting that continue to this day. Brands have since reissued classic designs and started cre
Orhan Pamuk explores his idea of Istanbul, mingling personal memoir with cultural history to evoke his home of fifty years.For Orhan the day-dreaming child, the heart of the great teeming city of Ista
Spectacular reproductions of Turner''s works, set in the context of the artist''s themes, ventures, and journeys in England and Europe.J. M. W. Turner is one of the most famousand most mysteriousof ar
A visual resource for sophisticated travelers highlight's London's gastronomic culture while providing up-to-date listings for top-selected hotels, boutiques, and museums, in a guide that profiles the
A lively and intimate look at the career of two of the most influential living artists in the world today. Ever since they met at St. Martin''s School of Art in London in 1967, Gilbert & George have w
Each region of India is a land in its own right, with diverse languages, customs, and cultural traditions. Yet shared social systems, firmly grounded in Hindu religious beliefs, provide the cohesive f
A travel-friendly edition of a guide to eighty top-recommended places to stay on six continents features lavish photography of profiled destinations, complemented by atmospheric historical maps, in a
Showing the evolution and diversity of Hockney''s prolific paintings, drawings, watercolours, prints and photography, this title features quotes from the artist himself that illuminate the thinking be
Of all the ornamental applications of Celtic art, the decorated letter is perhaps the richest. Aidan Meehan''s brilliantly creative study of the great Celtic manuscripts underpins this wonderful colle
In this series of nineteen dialogues with the art critic Suzi Gablik, artists, writers, and philosophers address the central questions of the meaning and purpose of art in an age of accelerating socia
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