Travel today is fast, comfortable, and accessible to many. But between the 17th and early 19th centuries, it was a privilege reserved for the elite. Young British aristocrats would embark on a Grand Tour as the final stage of their education.Italy was the highlight of this cultural journey, with visits to Rome, Florence, Venice, and Mount Vesuvius. Along the way, they admired art and architecture, forged connections, and refined their taste - often returning home with artwork...
The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery takes the reader on a tour of the finest jewellery from the Art Deco glamour of the 1930s through the Retro pre-war and war years, the cocktail suburban lifestyle of the ’50s, the rebellious ’60s, the glitter and glamour of the ’70s disco era and, finally, to new ‘career-woman’ style of the ’80s. Through each period, jewellery historian and collector Beth Bernstein shows how to identify the most popular gemstones, materials, styles and co...
An updated edition of the classic guide to the wines of the world—and how they are made. Wine from Grape to Glass is the essential guidebook for wine lovers who want to understand how their favourite wines are grown, how they are produced, and how best to savour them. The first half of the book is devoted to the process of wine making and wine appreciation.The mysteries of the vineyard and terroir, the grape harvest, fermentation, and aging are all explained in full, as are t...
Michael Köckritz, the editor of the internationally acclaimed automotive culture magazine ramp, has now turned his attention to one of the most prestigious German car brands: BMW. In his customary detailed manner, he guides his readers through all the significant points of the company's history in his latest coffee table book, BMW Milestones. He showcases the most significant and innovative 40 models, presented in chronological order and enriched with intriguing background in...
In recent years David Hockney has returned to England to paint the landscape of his childhood in East Yorkshire. Although his passionate interest in new technologies has led him to develop a virtuoso drawing technique on an iPad, he has also been accompanied outdoors by the traditional sketchbook, an invaluable tool as he works quickly to capture the changing light and fleeting effects of the weather. Executed in watercolour and ink, these panoramic scenes have the spatial co...
"The Orient Express, in the collective imagination, embodies the golden age of travel. The fabrics, the silverware, the woodwork; their evocative fragrance... all contribute to this particular atmosphere, created by the best craftsmen of the time.The experience on board is absolutely unique..." - Sir Kenneth Branagh, from the forewordThe first train to connect Paris to Constantinople - the gateway to the Orient and epitome of all its associated desires and fantasies - the Ori...
Gone are the days when golf was a quaint and old-fashioned pastime. Back on the Olympic program since 2016, the sport has had a rebirth like none other, with professionals like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy reinvigorating the course, and celebrities from Justin Timberlake to Bill Murray perfecting their backswing. While traditional golf clubs such as the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St.Andrews are still the measure of all things, exciting new golf courses and golf resorts ha...
London: the capital city of the United Kingdom and the political, economic, and cultural heart of the country. Along with Paris, Tokyo, and New York, London is considered one of the alpha capitals of the world: a pulsing, vibrant mega-metropolis which attracts millions of tourists and travellers each year with its history, museums, theatre, art, fine dining, rich traditions, and multicultural flair. Streets of London is a contemporary take on the classic city photo book.To ca...
Accompanying catalogue for the Marina Abramovic exhibition at the Royal Academy from 23 September – 1 January 2024. Over the past half century, Marina Abramovic has earned worldwide acclaim as a pioneer of performance art. This handsome new book records the first UK exhibition to include works from her entire career.Re-performances of some of her best-known and most radical pieces appear alongside new and recent work. An augmented-reality app for iOS and Android enables reade...
"There are some wonderfully intimate, tender and witty photographs in this big sumptuous volume, as well as ones that capture, as only the still camera can, the insecurity and pain behind the ever-smiling facade." — John Banville, The Guardian"...an unprecedented reissue, enriched by Michael Arnold, the photographer’s grandson." — Harper's Bazaar France""Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold", one of the best (if not the best) photographic documents ever released about the ultimate se...
Horological trends flit by faster than ever in today's fast-paced society. But Rolex does not rely on gimmicks; theirs is a more perennial allure, with a reputation built on traditions and hard-earned skill. A company that innovates while paying homage to their roots, every Rolex is the culmination of centuries of watchmaking expertise.Within this book you will find explanations of the making process, descriptions of the materials involved and expert commentary on what makes ...
