Art & Culture

Zum Zeitpunkt seiner Präsentation 1955 war der Citroën DS gleichermassen Sensation und Faszination für Designer, Philosophen und Politiker. Kein anderes Fahrzeug vermochte Form und Technologie scheinbar mühelos so stimmig zu vereinen. Radikal in seiner Ausführung und revolutionär in Sachen Komfort und Sicherheit, ist der DS einer der innovativsten Design-Ikonen des 20. Jahrhunderts.In Kollaboration mit Lars Müller Publishers, veröffentlichte der Schweizer Architekt Christian Sumi 2001 eine neue Edition "AS in DS" (Alison Smithson in DS). In diesem neuen Werk, untersucht er die Charakteristiken dieses vollendeten Automobils anhand sorgfältig arrangierter Fotoserien und Zeichnungen von Falminio Bertoni und dem Citroën Designteam, die Innen und Aussenkonstruktion des DS detailliert aufzeigen. Mit Hilfe von Fotoessays der damaligen Werbekampagnen zum Citroën DS, analysiert Sumi dessen Ikonisierung, Wahrnehmung und Theorien, welche das Phänomen in einem zeitgenössischen und philosophischen gleichermassen kontextualisieren.

Follow Ellie''s profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaustive collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in the full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II. Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Last of Us. This limited edition also features an exclusive cover and slipcase, as well as a gallery-quality lithograph!

The Human Planet is a visual report on the state of the Earth today from a photographer who has surveyed the globe to report on such urgent issues as climate change, agriculture, and engineering for change. George Steinmetz is at home on every continent, chronicling the human project that relentlessly redesigns the planet in its quest to build shelter, grow food, extract resources, generate energy, and create beauty through art and architecture. In his images, accompanied by authoritative text by renowned science writer Andrew Revkin, we are encountering the dramatic and perplexing new face of our ancient home.

When restless Dustfinger plunges back into _Inkheart_'s storybook world, Meggie is soon pursuing him into a fresh tale of magic, rivalry and danger...

Take a trip through three centuries of trend. In this spectacular collection from the Kyoto Costume Institute, one of the world's most extensive clothing collections, the smartest minds and sharpest eyes in fashion studies walk us through the outer- and underwear, shoes, and accessories that have defined people around the world.

A beginners guide to drawing plants and animals in 10 simple steps, with helpful short explanations.

Comprehensive and definitive volume telling the complete story of how Aliens was made, featuring new interviews with some of the cast and production crew, and including many rarely seen photos and illustrations from the Fox archives.

Learn to create stunning images of food with this mouth-watering guide to culinary photography from expert author and instagram sensation Beata Lubas.

13 beautiful blackwork patterns with a colourful twist to embroider for the home.

An essential addition to the start-up toolkit, designed for entrepreneurs, founders, graphic designers, brand creators and anyone seeking to decode the complicated world of brand identity. Book of Branding is a creative guide for new businesses, start-ups and individuals, which puts visual identity at the heart of brand strategy.

“Everything you need to start confidently working on your own guitars is right here.”Learn how to do great guitar setups time and time again with this easy to follow, step-by-step manual. With expert tips, clear instruction, and over 260 photos, you will gain the understanding of how to fine-tune any guitar to play its best- with measurability and precision! Use the included cut-out tool templates to broaden your skills. Makes an excellent starter book or reference for budding professionals.***Now updated and expanded with additional content including a section on restringing, neck shimming, scale length determination and new images!***Included in the book:An 8-step method for electric, acoustic & bass guitar setupsHow to adjust neck relief (bow) for optimum playabilityHow to adjust string height for your playing style and guitar typeHow to file nut slots, adjust pickup height and set the intonation accuratelyHow to adjust Fender-style tremolo's, Gibson hard-tails, Floyd Rose and other floating bridgesHow to adjust the saddle on your acoustic steel string or nylon string guitarManufacturer's setup specs for Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Jackson, Gretsch and othersExclusive setup specifications from the author's best playing guitars & bassesCut-out templates for radius gauges, under-string radius gauges & an action rulerA handy measurement conversion chart & more!From your friends at learn-guitarsetups.com and the Guitar Setup Pro App. REVIEWSPraise for Jonny Blackwood:“I have related and referred to Jonny’s guidance many times over the years and I can truly say that I wouldn’t have gotten very far without it.” -Daryl Chonka, guitar tech for Randy Bachman (The Guess Who & BTO), recording engineer, recording & performing artist“Everything you need to start confidently working on your own guitars is right here.” -Andrew deGroot, factory certified guitar tech and luthier, Stang Guitars "The importance of a great setup can’t be overstated. This is a perfect guide for those starting out in the craft, and a great general reference to keep around. Jonny lays out all the info needed to setup your guitar like a pro, without any confusing clutter. You’re in great hands."  -Cory Newman, Luthier, C.A. Newman Guitars “Jonny knows his stuff, does great work and is respectful to those of us whose greatest guitar work will be performed in our own minds.” -Scott McKeen, former city councillor of Edmonton and journalist, The Edmonton Journal

Relax and find peace as you color beautiful fairies in this enchanting coloring book by bestselling coloring designer, Selina Fenech.You'll love spending hours of peace and calm bringing these artworks to life with color. Leave your worries behind, grab your favorite pencils and markers, and escape into a world of magic, relaxation, and the joy of creativity. Perfect for any fairy lover, Fairy Magic by Selina Fenech is filled with stunningly beautiful fairies in whimsical settings, befriending dragons and wizards, or guarding enchanted doorways. Selina Fenech's coloring titles have 1500+ 5-star Amazon Reviews and sold over 100,000 copies. A favorite among the adult coloring community, discover the elegant design, inspiring scenes, and sense of magic that makes Selina Fenech's books so popular. Be calm, be content, and awaken your inner magic. Coloring has become famous for its calming power and benefits for mental and emotional health, in adults and children. Relieve anxiety while you release your inner artist, and amaze yourself with the masterpieces you can create adding color to these magical designs. 25 unique artworks x 2 copies of every artwork. This book includes an extra copy of each of the 25 images, for a total of 50 pages to color in, so you can try different colors or mediums, share with a friend, or have a back-up in case of an oops, so you can have a stress-free experience. Page size is a large 8.5 x 11 inches, 'Letter' size, approx. 22 x 28 cm. Images on one side only, framed within the page, not full bleed. Coloring for all ages, beginner to advanced. With a balance of intricate design and simpler elements, these images will satisfy adults and experienced colorists without being overwhelming to beginner artists. Parental discretion advised for younger artists as some books may contain artistic/concealed nudity or sensual imagery. Explore the complete 'Fantasy Coloring by Selina' collection to find your next artistic adventure. You'll find a whole world of magic with 20+ coloring books in fantasy themes from mermaids to fairies, dragons to unicorns, goddesses to gothic witches, and the totally cute Faedorables books. Selina Fenech has been a world renown fantasy artist for over fifteen years, and has carefully illustrated these coloring designs herself based on her original fantasy paintings.Buy Now, and experience peace through the childlike wonder and magic of coloring.Scroll to the top of the page and click the Add to Cart button.

This powerful photography collection drawn from the National Geographic archive celebrates the lives of women from around the globe.

A fully illustrated biography of iconic American designer Ralph Lauren told through the lens of fashion From the author of Dressing the Man, the seminal tome on men’s fashion, comes the illustrated biography of Ralph Lauren. Published as part of the designer's 50th anniversary, Alan Flusser’s book looks at the life of the iconic American designer through the lens of fashion and cultural impact. This high-level, yet intimate, reflection on the life and work of Ralph Lauren shows how a preppy young boy from the Bronx created one of the most recognizable brands in American fashion.

A collection of wildly inventive portraits of musician Tom Waits, the result of a 30-year collaboration with photographer and illustrator Matt MahurinThis visually arresting book is a testament to the unique collaboration, going back three decades, between the photographer and illustrator Matt Mahurin and the musician Tom Waits.Having shot magazine portraits, album covers, and music videos of Waits, Mahurin was inspired to resurrect 100 dormant film negatives as a jumping off point to explore his own surreal, poetic, and occasion­ally dark vision. The images vary from traditional por­traits to ones that capture Waits in concert—but the majority are richly imagined scenes in which Waits is more muse than musician. In addition to the diverse images, the book includes a foreword by Waits, an essay by Mahurin on their longtime collaboration, and 20 original paintings, drawings, photographs, and digital images inspired by Waits’s song titles.

An authoritative and comprehensive survey of the life and work of the visionary and influential painter Philip Guston, with more than 850 illustrations

An alphabetical history of one of rock's heaviest bands...Metallica!

Invaluable tutorials and insightful tips make Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Drawing a perfect start to your fantasy art journey.

The must-have photography monograph of the year, this lavish oversized volume celebrates David Yarrow's unparalleled wildlife imagery.

This book is a reverent and interactive homage to David Bowie, with dense illustrations of the many real and imagined universes of his own making. Hidden somewhere on each of these double page spreads, a Bowie is patiently waiting to be spotted by the well-trained eye of a fan. As the chameleonic Bowie took on so many iconic personas across his illustrious career, each moment is celebrated chronologically in this book. You will have to find young and dapper David Jones in 1960s Brixton; look for Ziggy Stardust in spaced out Outer Space, crawling with Martian spiders and nestled between the stars; then search for glam Bowie among the revellers at Studio 54; and ask yourself, "is that the Thin White Duke outside Hansa By the Wall in late-70s Berlin?” Each page of this book is so laden with Bowie references that you might even pick up a factoid or two in your search. With fun, detailed illustrations that explore Bowie's world - and that of his influences - Where's Bowie is the perfect guide to the cultural icon for both adults and children. Plus, who doesn't want to raise their kid as a Bowie super-geek? No one - that's who.

See how the story of Jamie Frasier and Claire Beauchamp Randall comes to life on the screen with this official, photo-filled companion to the third and fourth seasons of the hit Starz television series based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling Outlander novels. From its very first episode, the Outlander TV series transported its viewers back in time, taking us inside Diana Gabaldon's beloved world. From the Scottish Highlands to the courts of Versailles to the shores of America, Jamie and Claire's epic adventure is captured in gorgeous detail. Now travel even deeper into the world of Outlander with this must-have insider guide from New York Times bestselling author and television critic Tara Bennett. Picking up where The Making of Outlander: Seasons One & Two left off, this lavishly illustrated collectors' item covers seasons three and four, bringing readers behind the scenes and straight onto the set of the show. You'll find exclusive interviews with cast members, including detailed conversations with Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan (on-screen couple and real-life friends), as well as the writers, producers, costume designers, set decorators, technicians, and more whose hard work and cinematic magic bring the world of Outlander to life on the screen. Every page features gorgeous full-color photographs of the cast, costumes, and set design, including both official cast photography and never-before-seen candids from on set. The Making of Outlander: Seasons Three & Four is the perfect gift for the Sassenach in your life-and the only way to survive a Droughtlander!

A fantastic, accessible and practical guide to contemporary portraiture. Learn from master artist and author Hashim Akib as he shows you how to produce striking, interesting portraits in your own style.

David Busch's Canon EOS R Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting new Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera. It sports a high-resolution 30 MP sensor embedded with 5,655 Dual-Pixel phase detection AF points for lightning-fast, precise autofocus. The EOS R's 3.69 million dot electronic viewfinder provides a bright, clear view. Three available mount adapters make it easy to supplement your R-mount lenses with a broad selection of legacy Canon EF and EF-S optics. The EOS R has Wi-Fi/ NFC connectivity to allow linking the camera to a computer and iOS or Android smart devices, high-definition movie-making capabilities, and a versatile swiveling touch screen LCD. With this book in hand, you can quickly apply all these advanced features to your digital photography, while boosting your creativity to take great photographs with your Canon EOS R.Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Canon EOS R Guide to Digital Photography covers all this upscale camera's features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy EOS R "roadmap" chapter, an easy-to-use visual guide to the camera's features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Canon EOS R today.

"Comparable only to the notes of Leonardo and Sir Joshua." - George Bellows. Inspiring essays, lectures, and notes by a gifted teacher embody both his practical painting techniques and his belief that the joy of the creative process is vital and accessible to everyone.

A stunning photography, lifestyle and travel guide to the world's most famous city

Your voice is a powerful instrument. But how can you get the best out of it? This is a Voice is a practical toolkit of step-by-step vocal exercises to help speakers and singers of all abilities transform the quality of their voice. Using advice from expert vocal coaches, you'll learn: - Breathing exercises and vocal warm-ups - How to pace and project your voice- Techniques for speaking with confidence- How to sing jazz, pop, opera - and even try beatboxing - with style Whether you're a member of a choir or a professional singer, preparing for a big presentation or planning a wedding speech, This is a Voice will give you the skills to make yourself heard. With a foreword by Cerys Matthews.

Take an excursion through the last three centuries of trend. This spectacular collection from the Kyoto Costume Institute, one of the world's most extensive clothing collections, features the outerwear, underwear, footwear, and accessories that have defined self across time and geography.

Absorb the extensive illustrative knowledge of Simone Grunewald and learn to create your own engaging characters and scenes.