ShTransport yourself to the glamour of elite American society in the 1870s–90s. Showcasing stunning gowns from the late 19th century designed by founders of couture, Gilded Age Fashion draws from the finest museum collections to tell the story of an era defined by opulence, when families like the Vanderbilts, Astors, and Rockefellers dressed exquisitely for the grandest events on both sides of the Atlantic. Author Elizabeth Block details the social customs that guided the s...
Settle in at the family table in Sáng, and discover 100 recipes that celebrate the bold, diverse and comforting flavours of Korea. From crisp Korean fried chicken (best served with beer) to bubbling kimchi-jjigae, handmade banchan and sweet, chewy desserts, this is homestyle Korean food at its best — generous, deeply personal, and full of soul.Written by designer-turned-restaurateur Kenny Son, the book reflects the story of his family and their food. His father, Seung kee, br...
Pretty Dirty is no ordinary flower book: it's a richly illustrated ode to the life cycle of flowers, from how they've grown to arranging them in unique ways, to their inevitable decomposing and disposal.Melanie Stapleton, of floral studio Cecilia Fox, is a tireless advocate for making the flower industry more sustainable. Pretty Dirty is richly illustrated with beautiful images of flowers in the wild, floral collaborations, both by Mel and her ‘flower folk’ from around the wo...
Words from a Fashion Icon: Hubert de Givenchy is a beautifully illustrated collection of quotes, featuring Megan Hess’s iconic and widely beloved artwork. This elegant gift book features the best and inspiring quotes from one of the most celebrated figures in fashion history.Words from a Fashion Icon: Hubert de Givenchy features all new illustrations and content from Megan Hess in this beautiful gem of a gift book. Other fashion icons in the Words from a Fashion Icon series ...
Words from a Fashion Icon: Yves Saint Laurent is a beautifully illustrated collection of quotes, featuring Megan Hess’s iconic and widely beloved artwork. This elegant gift book features the best and inspiring quotes from one of the most celebrated figures in fashion history.Words from a Fashion Icon: Yves Saint Laurent features all new illustrations and content from Megan Hess in this beautiful gem of a gift book. Other fashion icons in the Words from a Fashion Icon series ...
Contours is every golf-lover's essential guide, delving deep into golf course architecture, exploring the minds behind the designs, the processes that bring courses to life, and the elements that make some destinations truly special. From the Sandbelt of Melbourne to the Heathlands of London, and the rugged coastlines of Oregon to the manicured perfection of Te Arai Links, to France's Monfontaine and Iona in the Hebrides, this book takes readers on a global journey through go...
Unlock the full spectrum of your creativity with 25 vibrant craft projects in every color of the rainbow. Dive into a vibrant exploration of creativity where art meets craft in this stunning visual journey curated by celebrated artist Lisa Solomon. Art, Craft, Color bridges the worlds of art and practical making through 25 eye-candy, doable projects. organized by color—from delicate pink paper flowers to bold red textile creations and zesty orange culinary delights. This gorg...
Tokyo Story is your guide to a truly surprising city. Japan's capital is a buzzing metropolis that may seem immense, but look close and you'll find it's made up of smaller neighbourhoods, each with their own unique feel. Each themed chapter of this guide tells the tale of Tokyo's rich history, culture and flavour to give you the full travel experience. You’ll find future fashions, the best ramen you’ve ever had, ultra-cool listening bars, crazy moments of pop culture and fant...
Louis Vuitton: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is an extraordinary illustrated biography of Louis Vuitton’s life, recounting his life and career and the birth of the Louis Vuitton brand, from the internationally renowned illustrator and author, Megan Hess. Louis Vuitton’s name is now synonymous with luxury, but the man behind the brand came from very humble beginnings, and his story is one of perseverance and vision: - Louis left his rural village at just 13 years ol...
Style: The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home is a timeless interiors book that shows you how to transform your living spaces using what you own and love. While designing can be a big investment, styling allows you to elevate your spaces with what you’ve already got. This book is at once beautiful and practical, demystifying the creative process of styling so that you can create a beautiful home with confidence.Based on more than a decade of industry experience and teaching, th...
“Polina Chesnakova has a unique voice and Chesnok is the most joyous book, heartfelt and bursting with colour and life.”—Diana Henry, James Beard Award-winning writerChesnok: Recipes with Love from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Beyond is Polina Chesnakova’s third cookbook, a love letter to the food of her childhood. Born in Ukraine to Russian and Armenian parents from Georgia, she grew up cooking and eating at the hip of her mother and aunts. From Georgian tkemali (sour...
An aura is an energy that every single person gives off. It can tell someone whether you’re elated, excited, angry or upset without you having to say a word. With Auras, discover what energy you emit on the daily and learn how to shift it on those days you’re not feeling your best.This handy guide will teach you how to read auras – yours and your friends'! – to help you better understand personality traits, job and relationship preferences, communication style as well as moti...
This special enlarged and updated edition of the international bestseller New York: Through A Fashion Eye shares the best places to play, sleep, eat and of course shop in the Big Apple, from globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess.Skyscrapers, honking cabs and chic New Yorkers strutting the sidewalks – it's a city like no other. But where to visit, and what to do? Let Megan Hess take you on a fashion-lover's adventure through the city that never sleep – from breakfast at Tif...
In Visionary: Gardens and Landscapes for our Future photographer Claire Takacs and landscape architect Giacomo Guzzon introduce stunning private and public gardens from around the world that have addressed both sustainability and climate change with outstanding results.Be inspired by the new ways garden and landscape designers are thinking about planting and garden design in the face of climate change.Featuring more than 80 gardens from across the globe including the USA, UK,...
Coco Chanel is arguably the most significant influence on women's fashion in the twentieth century, a key designer to not only have captured a moment in fashion history, but to have shaped the fashion landscape in years to come.Coco Chanel is a compilation of Megan Hess' stunning illustrations of the 100 most quintessential moments through Chanel's history, from Coco's incredible life, to the impact of Karl Lagerfeld as creative director of the brand, and the incredible items...
Christian Dior: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Master is a stunning illustrated biography of legendary designer Christian Dior from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess.Discover the key moments of Dior's fascinating life and iconic items from the fashion world that he created. Dior's love of flowers, creativity, femininity and good-luck charms were woven into everything he designed, and his New Look remains iconic to this day.Elegantly enclosed by a har...
From globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess, this special enlarged and updated edition of the bestselling travel guide Paris: Through A Fashion Eye shares the best places to play, sleep, eat and of course shop in the City of Lights.Paris is the epitome of style, an epicentre of elegance, and a must-see on every fashion-lover’s list. But where to visit, and what to do? With her inimitable fashion eye, Megan Hess takes you on a personal tour of her favourite places. From peop...
Still is a stunningly photographed interiors book that invites readers to take on the philosophy of the SLOW movement. Living Sustainably. Local. Organic. And Whole.Still features 20 indepth studies of inspirational interiors designed according to the SLOW principles. The owners explain why they chose this path and how it has benefitted their lives. All of the homes have been exclusively photographed by renowned interiors photographer Chris Warnes. The book features homes fro...
A special enlarged edition of the international bestseller Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon celebrating 50 years since Coco's death, 100 years of Chanel No.5 and five years since the original release of this beautiful illustrated biography from globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess.Discover the story of Coco's amazing early life, the iconic fashion empire that she built, and the legacy that the left behind, brought to life with Megan's stylish and whims...
This is Home is an interiors book about simple living and how to focus on our values to create authentic homes full of meaning and joy.Interiors stylist Natalie Walton steps inside fifteen homes across the world to meet the people who made them, and discover whether there is some universality to what makes us happy in the spaces we inhabit.Filled with beautiful photography, transporting stories and practical advice, This is Home reminds and inspires us to nurture the space th...
Your handy, inspirational reference guide to the iconic Art Deco Style. Art Deco was a bold rejection of everything that came before it, trading Art Nouveau's flowing arabesques and the Arts & Crafts movement's natural forms for clean lines and a distinctly industrial aesthetic. This immersive sourcebook brings the movement to life through 60 key pieces and the leading designers behind them, accompanied by 80 color photographs. Opening with an introduction by a leading desig...
Your handy, inspirational reference guide to the iconic Mid-Century Modern Style. Spanning the mid-1940s to the 1980s, the mid-century modern movement was an influential era celebrated for its clean lines, modest proportions, and functional approach to design. Prioritizing form and function, designers defined a post-war aesthetic that embraced new materials that could be crafted into practical, contemporary forms. Design: Mid-Century Modern introduces you to the celebrated i...
Knits to Wearfeatures 17 Scandinavian-inspired patterns that blend comfort with contemporary elegance. Create your own treasured pieces with this beautiful book by one of today’s most beloved knitwear designers, Veronika Lindberg (also known as Kutova Kika). Knits to Wear offers 17 patterns destined to become cherished favourites.From simple, timeless designs to modern pieces with a romantic twist, decorative textures and traditional colourwork, Veronika guides you in craftin...
From the creators of Vegan Chinese Food, Yang and Kathi from the ever-popular @littlericenoodle present a vibrant exploration of vegan Asian street food that goes beyond the familiar bowl of steaming noodles. This enticing cookbook offers recipes from various regions across China, as well as other Southeast and East Asian countries that have captivated the authors during their travels. With dishes ranging from Thai iced tea and Vietnamese bánh mi to Indonesian nasi goreng and...
An architect generally works to a client’s brief when designing a new home or renovating an existing dwelling. However, the opportunity for an architect or a designer to create their own home, without the constraints of a client, must certainly be at the top of their wish list. Featuring twenty architects from around the world, The Architect's House will truly inspire those contemplating building a new home or renovating an older style of residence to take on the adventurous ...
Sam Heughan’s acting career has led him on a unique journey around the world and his love of craft spirits, history and travel is distilled into this personal collection of cocktail recipes. The Cocktail Diaries includes chapters on Sam’s Top 10 all-time favourites, ‘Simple and Timeless’ recipes for those easy crowd-pleasers, ‘Complex and Conversational’ for something a bit more sophisticated, and a final section, ‘Made by Friends’, featuring imaginative recipes created by in...
INSTANT WITCH: The Beginner's Guide is a comprehensive introduction to the world of witchcraft and all it has to offer. Your witchy bestie Megan walks the reader through the essential tools every beginner needs, covering everything from the basics and history of witchcraft to astrology, spell-crafting and herbalism. Packed with bespoke illustrations and 'instant witch tips,' this must-have guide is for the young, the curious, those exploring spirituality or those who want to ...
In Call it Home interior designer and author Amber Lewis, reveals her detail-oriented approach to renovating, decorating, and building a beautiful home in her eclectic, laid-back Californian style. In Call It Home, Amber shows how the tiniest of features help to create an interior style, and shares her secrets to choosing and applying fabric, paint, finishes, tiles, flooring, and more, for a beautifully designed home, shortcutting the often-overwhelming decision-making proces...
London: Through a Fashion Eye is the new travel title from globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess, following on from the bestselling titles on New York and Paris.Let Megan Hess take you on a fashion-lover's adventure through London, showing you the hottest places to eat, sleep and play – all illustrated in her inimitable, elegant style.Featuring fashion-themed restaurants, hotels and sites to visit, as well as Megan's favourite places to shop, this is a must-have insider's ...
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