Shoes fascinate women of all ages and have the power to crystallize a moment in fashion. In Vogue: The Shoe , Harriet Quick has curated more than 300 fabulous images from a century of British Vogue , featuring remarkable styles that range from the humble clog to exquisite hand-embroidered haute couture stilettoes via fetishistic cuissardes and outrageous statement heels. The images are grouped into five thematic chapters devoted to dazzling Cinderella heels; Town & Country classics; Cult Style inspiration; the escapism of Summer Dreaming and the extreme heels of Fetish & Fantasia. The images include pivotal work from Hoyningen-Huene, Irving Penn, Corinne Day, Norman Parkinson and Nick Knight. Vogue: The Shoe is the latest title in the prestigious Vogue portfolio series, which launched in autumn 2014 with Vogue: The Gown , followed by Vogue: The Jewellery in autumn 2015.
WOMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY wants us to fall in love with our lives. It will help women uncover the sense of awe and wonder that has been buried by the layers of shame, perfectionism and self-objectification that get piled on us by the patriarchy. For too long we have internalised the belief that our bodies are things to be looked at - instead of lived in. That it''s embarrassing to fully express ourselves. That we cannot trust the parts of ourselves that are so full of desire.
This book will unpack the many barriers women face when trying to access joy so that they can discover the delicious life that''s theirs for the taking.
International-bestselling author Florence Given wants to restore your lust for life and your sense of agency, giving you the courage and permission to inch closer to the wildly expansive life that you FULLY deserve - not in the future, not when you''re perfect, not when you''re prettier - but right now.
WOMEN DON''T OWE YOU PRETTY was a Sunday Times besteller in June 2020.
'A thorough guide to just about everything worth drinking.' The Times
'Space for only one wine book in your life? This is it.' Howard G. Goldberg, The New York Times
'wine's answer to the Oxford English Dictionary, except it fits in your bag' Winehacker.com
THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING ANNUAL WINE GUIDE
Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 49th year of publication, with 32 extra pages for this new edition, it has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide to wine.
Providing clear succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world, the book also reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, as well as the best growers to look for and why. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2026 gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both.
This latest edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book includes a supplement on the pricing of wine, explaining why some wines are more expensive than others, the actual costs behind vineyards and winemaking, and how we can use this knowledge to buy cleverly at a time when wine prices are rising. New Yorker cartoonist, Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell, provides the illustrations.
You won't know whether to laugh or cry at these spectacularly bad attempts at taxidermy, brought to you courtesy of the hit website crappytaxidermy.com. The site's plethora of bad taxidermy examples - including a squirrel riding a rattlesnake like a cowboy, and various anatomically imaginative renderings of all creatures great and small - have proved hugely popular. Here the very best of the worst stuffed animals are brought together in one full-colour volume; with additional features including a DIY 'Stuff Your Own Mouse' lesson, and an author's introduction to the craze for getting stuffed.
The world of wine can be intimidating, with its huge variety of types and unfamiliar language, but in Wine: Taste Pair Pour, writer and educator Charlotte Kristensen sets out to empower the reader with accessible knowledge and practical advice. This book celebrates wine as a fundamentally sensory experience that can be enjoyed by all, with a focus on great tips for tasting, choosing and serving wine, and for pairing it with food.
- Learn how to taste and talk about key grapes and wine styles using your five senses to guide you
- Understand successful food and wine pairings, with sections detailing different food categories, each with delicious pairing recommendations and recipes
- Enjoy wine at home and out and about, with key knowledge on how to read a wine label, hosting with wine, tips for buying wine and getting the best out of a restaurant wine list
Hidden in the margins of history books, classical literature, and thousands of years of stories, myths and legends, through to contemporary literature, TV and film, there is a diverse and other-worldly super community of queer heroes to discover, learn from, and celebrate.
Be captivated by stories of forbidden love like Patroclus & Achilles (explored in Madeleine Miller's bestseller Song of Achilles), join the cult of Antinous (inspiration for Oscar Wilde), get down with pansexual god Set in Egyptian myth, and fall for Zimbabwe's trans God Mawi. And from modern pop-culture, through Dan Jones's witty, upbeat style, learn more about 90s fan obsessions Xena: Warrior Princess and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Neil Gaiman's American Gods and the BBC's Doctor Who.
Queer Heroes of Myth & Legend brings to life characters who are romantic, brave, mysterious, and always fantastical. It is a magnificent celebration of queerness through the ages in all its legendary glory.
Luxury vintage clothing and accessories have avid collectors all over the world and interest in the vintage fashion market has never been greater.
Imagine being able to acquire a Birkin bag, a Chanel 2.55, or a Kelly from the 1980s at an affordable price. Imagine wearing a Hermes scarf, the Chanel Premiere watch or one of the famous Louis Vuitton travel bags. Would you be able to recognize these iconic pieces if you saw them on the street? This elegant book highlights the most emblematic vintage pieces from throughout the 20th century and into the early 2000s. You will learn their main characteristics, their history, their trademarks and their manufacturing secrets. From handbags to scarves, watches to dresses, necklaces to shoes, each element of these flagship pieces is deciphered, and you will learn how and why they have become such sought-after staples of haute couture.
Featured brands include:
- Hermes
- Chanel
- Louis Vuitton
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Dior
- Valentino
- Tiffany & Co.
Conçus pour accompagner des costumes ou des pièces de haute couture, ces bijoux présentés dans les pages du Vogue anglais depuis près d'un siècle témoignent de l'ère du temps, mode après mode. Dans cette réédition compacte, plus de 300 images d'archives tirées du célèbre magazine sont regroupées en 5 chapitres thématiques : Show-stoppers, Rock Chick, Minimalist, Exotic et Classical.
A beautiful collection of more than 40 Parisian scenes to colour in, from French designer and decorator Zoe de Las Cases.
Enter the charming world of Zoe de Las Cases and rediscover the joy of colouring. Inspired by snapshots of Paris through the eyes of creators from the city and beyond, this colouring book of 42 drawings is a curated selection of romantic Parisian scenes from around the city, from rooftop views to cosy cafe corners, bohemian apartments to boutique windows.
With thick, creamy paper and coloured thread binding, Paris is a beautiful gift for anyone wanting to romanticize their life. This joyful ode to the French capital is chic, stylish and sure to make you smile as you pick up your pens and pencils and bring the streets of Paris to life.
Immerse yourself in some of the most fascinating worlds of classic literature with this themed trivia and game card deck.
Put your Jane Austen knowledge to the test with a 16pp booklet and 52 trivia and game cards, each one featuring a multiple-choice trivia question, charade, game or challenge about the people, places and relationships of Jane Austen's works.
Packed with trivia questions, party games, charades and challenges; and illustrated with vintage illustrations that make for a delightful game of Snap or Memory - there is something for everyone in this new series of quiz and game decks.
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"Jamie Goode is a rarity in the wine world: a trained scientist who can explain complicated subjects without dumbing them down or coming over like a pointy head. It also helps that he's a terrific writer with a real passion for his subject." - Tim Atkin MW, Observer
This revolutionary book is the only in-depth reference to detail the processes, developments and factors affecting the science of winemaking.
Jamie Goode, a highly regarded expert on the subject, skilfully opens up this complex subject and explains the background to the various processes involved and the range of issues surrounding their uses. He reports on the vital progress in winemaking research and explains the practical application of science with reference to the range of winemaking techniques used around the world, as well as viticultural practices, organics and ecology and lifestyle influences.
This third edition of Wine Science includes new sections such as managing vineyard soils, vine disease and the vineyard of the future. Jamie has updated the text throughout, and many existing chapters are entirely revised.
Written in a uniquely accessible style, the book is divided into three sections covering the vineyard, the winery and human interaction with wine. It features more than 80 illustrations and photographs to help make even the most complex topics clear, straightforward and easy to understand.
Immerse yourself in some of the most fascinating worlds of classic literature with this themed trivia and game card deck Tumble down the rabbit hole and put your knowledge to the test with a 16pp booklet and 52 trivia and game cards, each one featuring a multiple-choice trivia question, charade, game or challenge about the people, places of Lewis Carroll's beloved classics.
Packed with trivia questions, party games, charades and challenges, and illustrated with vintage illustrations that make for a delightful game of Snap or Memory, there is something for everyone in this new series of quiz and game decks.
Eighty years on, D-Day The Oral History is a fresh and significant new history of arguably the most important day of the 20th Century.
On 6th June 1944, the Allied invasion began. For hours, wave after wave of soldiers, sailors, and airmen crossed the channel and stormed the Normandy coast, fighting to gain a foothold in Nazi-occupied Northwest Europe. It was the largest combined air and seaborne invasion ever, involving over 150,000 Allied troops on the ground, and its eventual success became a critical turning point in the war, spelling the beginning of the end for the Third Reich.
As the events of that day fade from living memory, it''s more important than ever to understand what it felt like to be there and to live through it, on both sides. In this definitive work, Garrett M. Graff, the bestselling author of The Only Plane in the Sky: The Oral History of 9/11, compiles hundreds of US, Canadian, UK, French and German voices to tell the full story of exactly how that historic day unfolded, in visceral detail. From paratroopers to fighter pilots to nurses, generals, French villagers, German Defenders to Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt, this is the most intimate re-telling of D-Day published to date.
Praise for THE ONLY PLANE IN THE SKY:
"The most moving and chilling oral history you will read." The Times
"Incredibly evocative and compelling." The Washington Post
"A hugely powerful new book." Dan Snow
"Astonishing book about an astonishing, terrifying atrocity, relived in real time by those who were there. I read it in one sitting & was utterly gripped from start to finish." Piers Morgan
Les Parisiennes fascinent le monde entier par leur style nonchalant et décontracté, mais toujours élégant. Avec l'aide de Judith van den Hoek, dessinatrice de mode pour Elle, Hermes, Vogue ou encore Prada, la fashion coach Aloïs Guinut prodigue ses conseils et révèle ses adresses préférées pour ajouter un peu de chic parisien à son style.
Beginning with the very first electric watches and bringing us all the way up to the the Apple watch, via Swiss quartz, Japanese innovations and much more, Exceptional Watches Electric will transport you through time, uncovering the histories behind the most coveted electric watch models.
Collector Clement Mazarian of Collection Personelle tells the stories of 90 era-defining electric, electronic and quartz watches from the 1920s up to the present day, each one meticulously catalogued and accompanied by a stunning image from celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler. Illustrated technical pages clearly explain the mechanics of these timepieces, while profiles of the watches give readers insight into their cultural histories. Exceptional Watches Electric is a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Featured models include:
- Bulova Accutron
- Hamilton 500
- Omega Electroquartz
- Seiko Quartz Diver''s
- Casio G-Shock
- Swatch Moonswatch
- Louis Vuitton Monterey I
'A historical document, capturing a pivotal moment in the evolution of the role of first lady when clothing became an even bigger part of communication. When, in other words, dress became an officially recognized part of the job.' Vanessa Friedman, New York Times
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Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 photographs, including never-before-seen images, The Look is a stunning journey through Michelle Obama's style evolution, in her own words for the first time.
In this celebration of style, from the moment she entered the public eye during her husband's U.S. Senate campaign through her time as the first Black First Lady of the United States and today as one of the country's most influential figures, Michelle Obama shares how she uses the beauty and intrigue of fashion to draw attention to her message.
Featuring the voices of Meredith Koop, Obama's trusted stylist, as well as her makeup artist Carl Ray, hairstylists Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway, and many of the designers who have dressed Obama for notable events, The Look brings readers behind the scenes not only to reveal how her most memorable looks came together but also to tell a powerful story about how we present ourselves.
Obama's intimate and candid stories illuminate how her approach to dressing has evolved throughout her life - from the colourful sheath dresses, cardigans, and brooches she wore during her time as First Lady to the bold suits, denim, and braids of her post-White House life and all the active looks and beautiful gowns in between.
In The Look, Michelle Obama explores the joy and the purpose of fashion and beauty and how - when wielded with grace and care - they can uplift and affirm the values one holds most dear. Confidence, she concludes, cannot be put on. But when you're wearing something that's intentional or beloved, clothing can make you feel like the best version of yourself.
ARE YOU READY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR LIFE?
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR
'A bold and empowering exploration of self-love... Think of it as a winter shot of self-esteem' GLAMOUR
'Galvanising, gutsy...an uplifting and undeniably beautiful addition to your bookshelf' Diva Magazine
WOMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY IS THE FOLLOW-UP TO THE RECORD-BREAKING, BESTSELLING WOMEN DON'T OWE YOU PRETTY BY FLORENCE GIVEN WHICH HAS SOLD OVER 750,000 COPIES WORLDWIDE
The book will help women uncover their sense of awe and wonder that has been buried by the layers of shame and self-objectification that get piled on us by the patriarchy.
For too long we have internalised the belief that our bodies are things to be looked at - instead of lived in.
That it's embarrassing to fully express ourselves.
That we cannot trust our desire.
WOMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY unpacks the many barriers women face when trying to access joy so that they can discover the delicious life that's theirs for the taking.
International-bestselling author Florence Given wants to restore your lust for life and your sense of agency, giving you the courage and permission to inch closer to the wildly expansive life that you FULLY deserve - not in the future, not when you're perfect, not when you're prettier - but right NOW!
ONE OF FORBES' TOP 30 WOMEN UNDER 30
'A hugely influential young woman' WOMAN'S HOUR
'An incredible mouthpiece for modern intersectional feminism' GLAMOUR
READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF WOMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY:
'This is probably the best book ever written for women'
'I have recommended this book to every woman in my life'
'It's like talking to a big sister who let's you be yourself'
'A culmination of everything you could ever need to live your most vibrant life'
'This book is the epitome of how amazing it is to be a woman'
From the legendary Bowie gigs in the early 1970s, through to a poignant image taken outside his apartment in New York in 2016, Kevin Cummins has captured the many faces of Bowie, including previously unpublished material, and created a book that is essential for Bowie fans everywhere.
The career of celebrated pop photographer Kevin Cummins began on 29th June 1973 when as a 19-year-old photography student he photographed David Bowie. That image is now in the renowned photography collection of the V&A Museum and marked the beginning Kevin Cummins' four-decade-long visual chronicle of David Bowie's remarkable career. David Bowie Mixing Memory & Desire includes some of the best portraits of Bowie ever taken and contains extensive never-before-published imagery of David Bowie from Kevin Cummins' archive, making this a must-have visual treat for Bowie fans everywhere.
*** Contains never-before-seen images. Foreword by Simon Armitage, Poet Laureate. From chaotic early gigs to their final years, NME photographer Kevin Cummins provides a definitive, unique perspective on cult favourites The Fall. In this stunning visual history spanning four decades, discover how and why they emerged as one of the most innovative, boundary-breaking bands in modern music. With interviews and essays from the band''s members and devotees, as well as never-before-seen images from Cummins'' archive, this is the ultimate visual companion to The Fall.
The word 'jewel' derives from the Old French word joiel, a word that finds its roots in the words for playing, joy, and enjoyment, proof that jewellery is intimately tied to notions of pleasure and happiness.
For some, it is the pleasure of love, for others, an obsessive passion. For Wallis Simpson, after the throne had passed her by, her jewelled treasures were her solace. As for Maria Callas, the soprano amassed diamonds and rubies to ward off the poverty of her childhood, and to spark the jealousy of a mother she hated. Barbara Hutton, America's most famous poor little rich girl, went around wearing a tiara, demanding to be called a princess. And they have been the cause of so much drama, Marie-Antoinette, whose diamond necklace identified her and sent her to the guillotine; Joséphine de Beauharnais, who was also embroiled in a necklace affair involving Marie-Antoinette's pearls; Begum Om Habibeh, Miss France 1930, and wife of the Aga Khan, who was robbed of her royal jewellery in the middle of the street...
In this gloriously illustrated book, novelist and jewellery expert David Lelait-Helo stares into the jewellery boxes of these illustrious women to discover their hearts and their minds.
The women featured are:
Ava Gardner
Barbara Hutton
Brooke Astor
Elizabeth II
Elizabeth Taylor
Eugénie de Montijo
Grace Kelly
Helena Rubinstein
Jackie Kennedy
Diana, Princess of Wales
Maria Callas
Marie-Antoinette
Princess Soraya
Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor
Begum Om Habibeh
Ce livre constitue une ressource visuelle sur les tatouages de petit format avec 1000 exemples contemporains représentatifs des différents styles au goût du jour. Ils sont classés par sujets ou motifs.
Editor's Choice - The Bookseller "...the latest addition to the genre is the most stylish yet, comprising images from 1950s Vogue....Even in monochrome the Vogue Colouring Book is a masterful creation, transporting you back to the billowing layers, long gloves and poised hats of the 1950s." Stella magazine. This, the first colouring book from British VOGUE, has been created by award-winning writer, fashion editor, curator and Royal College of Art Professor, Iain R Webb. Celebrating the centenary of British VOGUE, these hand-drawn artworks are inspired by iconic images from the magazine in the 1950s - an era of hats and matching gloves, haughty elegance and hourglass silhouettes (a period that continues to inspire contemporary designers including Miuccia Prada and Dolce & Gabbana). The book features a glamorous dream wardrobe of luxurious ballgowns and soigne cocktail dresses, smart suits and dramatic accessories by key designers including Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Chanel. The accompanying captions offer fashion and style tips (often highly amusing in hindsight) and are taken from the original pages of British VOGUE. The c90 artworks can be coloured in in the spirit of the original images that inspired them or embellished with whatever colours and patterns take the reader's fancy. The colouring book is the perfect present for all those who love vintage fashion and will be published in time for VOGUE's centenary celebrations in 2016, which begin with a major exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
