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The City of Tomorrow and Its Planning

by Le Corbusier ...

Translated by Frederick Etchells ...

Series series Dover Architecture
In this 1929 classic, the great architect Le Corbusier turned from the design of houses to the planning of cities, surveying urban problems and venturing bold new solutions. The book shocked and thrilled a world already deep in the throes of the modern age.Today it is revered as a work that, quite literally, helped to shape our world. Le Corbusier articulates concepts and ideas he would put to ... Read more

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In this 1929 classic, the great architect Le Corbusier turned from the design of houses to the planning of cities, surveying urban problems and venturing bold new solutions. The book shocked and thrilled a world already deep in the throes of the modern age.Today it is revered as a work that, quite literally, helped to shape our world. Le Corbusier articulates concepts and ideas he would put to
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Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior

The Autobiography of Christian Dior

by Christian Dior ...

Translated by Antonia Fraser ...

Series series V&A Fashion Perspectives
Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the 'New Look' took the world by storm. Originally published in 1957, this charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. This book is part of the V&A Fashion Perspectives ... Read more

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Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the 'New Look' took the world by storm. Originally published in 1957, this charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. This book is part of the V&A Fashion Perspectives
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The Decoration of Houses

by Ogden Codman Wharton ...

The Historical Tradition Rooms in General Walls Doors Windows Fireplaces Ceilings and Floors Entrance and Vestibule Hall and Stairs The Drawing-room, Boudoir, and Morning-room Gala Rooms: Ball-room, Saloon, Music-room, Gallery The Library, Smoking-room, and "Den" The Dining-room Bedrooms The School-room and Nurseries Bric-à-Bracooms may be decorated in two ways: by a superficial application of ... Read more

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The Historical Tradition Rooms in General Walls Doors Windows Fireplaces Ceilings and Floors Entrance and Vestibule Hall and Stairs The Drawing-room, Boudoir, and Morning-room Gala Rooms: Ball-room, Saloon, Music-room, Gallery The Library, Smoking-room, and "Den" The Dining-room Bedrooms The School-room and Nurseries Bric-à-Bracooms may be decorated in two ways: by a superficial application of
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Art Deco

Sacred iconography of tenderness and devotion

by Victoria Charles, Klaus Carl ...

Art Deco style was established on the ashes of a disappeared world, the one from before the First World War, and on the foundation stone of a world yet to become, opened to the most undisclosed promises. Forgetting herself in the whirl of Jazz Age and the euphoria of the “Années Folles”, the Garçonne with her linear shape reflects the architectural style of Art Deco: to the rounded curves succeed ... Read more

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Art Deco style was established on the ashes of a disappeared world, the one from before the First World War, and on the foundation stone of a world yet to become, opened to the most undisclosed promises. Forgetting herself in the whirl of Jazz Age and the euphoria of the “Années Folles”, the Garçonne with her linear shape reflects the architectural style of Art Deco: to the rounded curves succeed
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Anticipations

Of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress Upon Human Life and Thought

by H. G. Wells ...

In 1901, H. G. Wells attempted to predict the future in this book, a fascinating mix of accurate forecasts, (development of cars, buses and trucks, use of flying machines in combat, decline of permanent marriage), and wild misses, including the prediction that submarines will suffocate their crews at sea. ... Read more

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In 1901, H. G. Wells attempted to predict the future in this book, a fascinating mix of accurate forecasts, (development of cars, buses and trucks, use of flying machines in combat, decline of permanent marriage), and wild misses, including the prediction that submarines will suffocate their crews at sea.
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The Training of the Memory in Art and the Education of the Artist

by Horace Lecoq de Boisbaudran ...

The Training of the Memory in Art and the Education of the Artist aims to teach the reader how to memorise things like form and colour composition so that they may draw and paint from memory alone.This fantastic guide is highly recommended for all artists, and it would make for a worthy addition to allied collections.The contents include:Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and ... Read more

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The Training of the Memory in Art and the Education of the Artist aims to teach the reader how to memorise things like form and colour composition so that they may draw and paint from memory alone.This fantastic guide is highly recommended for all artists, and it would make for a worthy addition to allied collections.The contents include:Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and
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King of Fashion: The Autobiography of Paul Poiret

The Autobiography of Paul Poiret

by Paul Poiret ...

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The Ways of Men

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"The Ways of Men" by Eliot Gregory is a profound exploration of human nature and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Gregory delves into the motivations, desires, and moral dilemmas faced by his characters. The book paints a vivid picture of society, examining how individual choices impact the collective experience. Gregory's keen ... Read more

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"The Ways of Men" by Eliot Gregory is a profound exploration of human nature and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Gregory delves into the motivations, desires, and moral dilemmas faced by his characters. The book paints a vivid picture of society, examining how individual choices impact the collective experience. Gregory's keen
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Landscape Painting

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by Lovell Birge Harrison, Sophia Farnsworth ...

In "Landscape Painting," Lovell Birge Harrison presents a comprehensive examination of the techniques and principles vital to capturing the essence of the natural world on canvas. Harrison's approach is characterized by a clear, instructional style that combines practical advice with philosophical reflections on the interaction between artist and landscape. Rooted in the American Impressionist ... Read more

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In "Landscape Painting," Lovell Birge Harrison presents a comprehensive examination of the techniques and principles vital to capturing the essence of the natural world on canvas. Harrison's approach is characterized by a clear, instructional style that combines practical advice with philosophical reflections on the interaction between artist and landscape. Rooted in the American Impressionist
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Furniture Style from Baroque to Rococo - The 18th Century in European Furniture Design

by Peter Philp ...

The eighteenth century is rightly spoken of as the 'Golden Age of furniture-making', with some of the world's most impressive and exquisite furniture having been produced during this time. This lovely little book contains a detailed treatise on the eighteenth century furniture styles from Baroque to Rococo. A wonderful book full of detailed photographs and intricate descriptions, this text will be ... Read more

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The eighteenth century is rightly spoken of as the 'Golden Age of furniture-making', with some of the world's most impressive and exquisite furniture having been produced during this time. This lovely little book contains a detailed treatise on the eighteenth century furniture styles from Baroque to Rococo. A wonderful book full of detailed photographs and intricate descriptions, this text will be
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Your United States: Impressions of a first Visit

by Arnold Bennett ...

I sat with a melting ice on my plate, and my gaze on a very distant swinging door, through which came and went every figure except the familiar figure I desired. The figure of a woman came. She wore a pale-blue dress and a white apron and cap, and carried a dish in uplifted hands, with the gesture of an acolyte. On the bib of the apron were two red marks, and as she approached, tripping, scornful, ... Read more

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I sat with a melting ice on my plate, and my gaze on a very distant swinging door, through which came and went every figure except the familiar figure I desired. The figure of a woman came. She wore a pale-blue dress and a white apron and cap, and carried a dish in uplifted hands, with the gesture of an acolyte. On the bib of the apron were two red marks, and as she approached, tripping, scornful,
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French Ways and Their Meaning

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by Edith Wharton ...

In "French Ways and Their Meaning," Edith Wharton embarks on a captivating exploration of French culture, manners, and social customs as perceived through her American lens. The book combines a travelogue with cultural critique, offering keen observations enriched by Wharton's distinctively elegant prose. Set against the backdrop of an early 20th-century Europe shaped by rapid social change, ... Read more

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In "French Ways and Their Meaning," Edith Wharton embarks on a captivating exploration of French culture, manners, and social customs as perceived through her American lens. The book combines a travelogue with cultural critique, offering keen observations enriched by Wharton's distinctively elegant prose. Set against the backdrop of an early 20th-century Europe shaped by rapid social change,
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