Porsche 356: 75th Anniversary relates the full story of Porsche's original sports car from the first Gmund coupe to today's beloved collector car.
Ferdinand Porsche was a brilliant engineer who, prior to World War II, had been involved in a variety of significant automotive engineering developments including the first hybrid drive vehicles. From the early 1900s, Porsche was developing racing cars including the Mercedes SSK and the mighty Auto Union Grand Prix. During this period, Porsche also developed the groundbreaking Volkswagen, which would prove critical to his postwar, namesake automobile manufacturer.
The Typ 356 was developed by Ferdinand's son "Ferry" Porsche and introduced in 1948. Though the rear-engine layout was based on the Volkswagen, most similarities ended there. The 356 had a unique chassis, higher performing engine, and a handsome wind-cheating body. Little known outside Germany initially, by the early 1950s the 356s were lauded for their excellent handling, build quality, and growing volume of competition successes.
Porsche's 356 evolved over its 17-year life through four distinct series: pre-A, A, B, and C, with coupes, cabriolets, Speedsters, Hardtops, and Roadsters among the many body variations. Equipped with the "Carrera" 4-cam engine, the 356 was a force in sports car racing. Dedicated competition models were developed beginning in 1953, and the Rennsport Spyders dominated road racing, endurance, and hill climb events for over a decade.
The 356 story includes a cast of fascinating characters, from those engineers who designed the cars, to race drivers who built the "giant-killer" mystique, to owners like James Dean and Janis Joplin who fell in love with the little bathtub-shaped sports cars. From titled European gentlemen in the 1950s to movie stars like Paul Newman and Steve McQueen in the 1960s, the first Porsches attracted enthusiasts and racers alike. Today, the car has an even wider following among collectors including Porsche fans like Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. "356 Fascination" continues with ongoing restoration efforts, vintage racing, and an "Outlaw" movement, all enhanced by large-scale events that celebrate the car's history.
Porsche 356 75th Anniversary tells the in-depth story and is a must-have book for anyone that loves Porsche and sports car history.
This comprehensive and in-depth study delves into the life and works of one of modern films most celebrated, successful and intriguing auteurs, Christopher Nolan.
'What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient...highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it's almost impossible to eradicate.' - Cobb, Inception How has Nolan become this leading director? Is he the new Kubrick? What do audiences get out of his games?
Visually, he offers a steely science-fiction noir with the highlights of big stars and a magician's flourishes, whether he is tackling Victorian London or the far reaches of outer space. In narrative terms, his films twist and turn, provoking as many questions as they answer.
This book will look to crack open the magic box of Nolan's twisting universe. As a character, he eludes easy answers. Veteran film author Ian Nathan's research will lean into deciphering his cryptic pronouncements and motivations alongside the history and making of his films.
Examining both the making of and the inspiration behind his many, many hit films, from The Prestige (2006) to the hugely successful Batman films, through to his mind-bending science fiction works such as Inception (2014) and Tenet (2020).
Filled with fascinating insights and illustrated throughout with cinematography from his visually stunning ouvre, this book offers a unique, important and unmissable insight into the mind of this most brilliant of directors.
Publié pour la première fois en 1814, Werner?s Nomenclature of Colours est un guide taxonomique des couleurs utilisé par les naturalistes et les anthropologues depuis plus de deux siècles. À la fin des années 1790, Abraham Gottlob Werner conçut son propre jeu de couleurs standardisé, qui permettait à l?auteur de décrire même les plus subtiles différences chromatiques avec une terminologie cohérente. Son schéma a ensuite été adapté par un peintre de fleurs d?Edimbourg, Patrick Syme, qui a tracé les minéraux réels décrits par Werner et les a utilisés pour créer les nuanciers de couleurs présentés dans le livre. Werner?s Nomenclature of Colours est un charmant artefact de l?époque des explorateurs, qui continue d?être prisé des artistes et des scientifiques.
In 1906, J. P. Morgan commissioned Edward S. Curtis to produce a series of books depicting Native American life. Edward S. Curtis Portraits contains over 250 of the project's beautiful and haunting portraits.
"In Mr. Curtis we have both an artist and a trained observer, whose pictures are pictures, not merely photographs." --President Theodore Roosevelt Talented photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis set out on the project with the goal of becoming a successful portrait artist, but as he worked taking photographs of the "vanishing Indian," he discovered a calling as an ethnographer and embarked on a mission to document every aspect of traditional Native American culture before it disappeared forever. He considered the loss of Native American traditions a national tragedy and sacrificed his financial security, marriage, and even his health to pursue his mission.
Curtis's highly expressive portraits convey the full range of human emotions, attesting to the trust he established with his subjects, and serve as exquisite examples of classic portraiture. From Alaska to Mexico, the photographs in this compact volume feature tribes such as: The ApacheThe JicarillasThe NavahoThe PapagoThe QahatikaThe MohaveThe YumaThe MaricopaThe WalapaiThe HavasupaiThe YavapaiAnd many more Though Curtis has been criticized for idealizing the people he photographed with props and staged shots, his deep respect for them and earnest attempt to understand them is apparent in his work. Today, these portraits allow us a precious glimpse into Native American life as it existed before complete colonial expansion in the United States.
This new and updated edition covers the full life's work of iconic director Wes Anderson, including Asteroid City, The French Dispatch, and his collection of four short films for Netflix.
Loaded with rich imagery and detailed analysis of his incredible films - including the classics The Grand Budapest Hotel, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The French Dispatch - this is the first book to feature all of Wes Anderson's movies in a single volume.
Acclaimed film journalist Ian Nathan provides an intelligent and thoughtful examination of the work of one of contemporary film's greatest visionaries, charting the themes, visuals, and narratives that have come to define Anderson's work and contributed to his films and idiosyncratic character that's adored by his loyal fans. From Anderson's regular cast members - including Bill Murray and Owen Wilson - to his instantly recognisable aesthetic, recurring motifs and scriptwriting processes, this in-depth collection will reveal how Wes Anderson became one of modern cinema's most esteemed and influential directors.
Presented in a stunning slipcase, this new edition brings this book right up to date and will continue to delight all Wes Anderson devotees and movie lovers in general.
Mystic and occult practices date back centuries, but why do we still chase the esoteric? Over the past two hundred years, image-makers have been drawn to these unknown spheres and have created curious artworks that transcend time and place - but what is it that attracts artists to these magical realms? From theosophy and kabbalah, to the zodiac and alchemy; spiritualism and ceremonial magic, to the elements and sacred geometry - The Art of the Occult will introduce major occult themes and showcase the artists who have been influenced and led by them. Discover the symbolic and mythical images of the Pre-Raphaelites, the automatic drawing of Hilma af Klint and Madge Gill, Leonora Carrington's surrealist interpretation of myth, alchemy and kabbalah, the theosophical practices of Mondrian and Kandinsky, and many more.
Fold your way to an organized home! Home organization professional Janelle Cohen encourages you through this basic organization technique with expertise and humor for a process that is less stressful and more fun.
If organizing your home seems like a huge undertaking, leaving you feeling overwhelmed even before you've begun, there is a simple thing you can do to make it manageable: folding. The simple act of folding is great for saving space, creating attractive drawers and shelves, and editing your belongings. In The Folding Book, Janelle guides you through all the folds you could ever imagine and more-including the dreaded fitted sheet-with step-by-step photos and instructions and her helpful tips and tricks.
In this visually stunning book, you will learn how to expertly fold over 100 items in all their incarnations:
Clothing and accessories.
Infant, toddler, and children's clothing and accessories.
Linens and towels (bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen).
Clothing and accessories for travel.
Along with all the folding techniques, Janelle shares her wisdom on how to easily maintain this organization and create an organization system that will not only make a positive impact on your home but also your life.
Travel to Planet Drag and explore the styles, influences, artists and events that have made the art of drag so outrageously popular in 15 countries around the world.
Exquisitely styled by top drag artists and with a foreword by Canada's Drag Race judge Brooke Lynn Hytes, this is the ultimate guide to drag - a glittering, feathered foray into the past and present of this much-loved art form.
Gloriously embellished with historical photos along with stylish contemporary shots of some of the world's biggest drag stars, this is a deep dive into drag's meteoric rise to the mainstream.
The carnival court of drag has exploded and it now holds a fierce place in popular culture. And while Rupaul's Drag Race does highlight some nuanced differences between national drag styles, there's a lot more to the story that you don't know...
In this extravagant exploration across Planet Drag, we'll stop at:
The UK, where pantomime culture gave us a wicked comic attitude that still prevails
Germany, home to tuntes who don't see themselves as impersonating women at all
The USA, a unique melting pot of drag culture
France, where Joan of Arc is considered by some to be the very first drag king
Australia, the country that birthed blockbuster film The Adventures ofPriscilla, Queen of the Desert, which saw drag reach a whole new audience.
Plus 10 more countries that have altered and expanded the art of drag in ways you might not expect.
This is drag unashamed, unneutered, unapologetic... and world-conquering. A must-have for any drag fan.
Featuring contributions from Courtney Conquers, Zephyr Aspen, Kat Joplin, Alex Nolos, Javier Izquierdo Cubas, Jeffrey Rowe, Tsarlotte Lucifer, Juliana Santos, Courtney Norton, Presley Stewart, Viktor 'Caffeine' Skancke, Sara Altea Balestra and Gigi Rajkumar Guerandi.
In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Amelia Earhart, the American aviation pioneer.
When Amelia was young, she liked to imagine she could stretch her wings and fly away like a bird. As a grown woman, she set a new female world record for flying up to 14,000 feet. She also flew across the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, and eventually undertook the most dangerous mission of all: to fly all the way around the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the aviator's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist.
When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the 'School Strike for Climate'. Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike.
She had found her voice and uses it to inspire humans to action with her powerful message: "No one is too small to make a difference." This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the climate activist's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
This beautifully illustrated book seeks to tell children the true story of art, in which the rich visual canon from every culture is explored by looking at key works from different times and places.Even before they could write, people were telling stories with pictures. And though art is universal, the story we know about it is not. Art Decolonized opens your eyes to a global view of art by taking you on a whirlwind tour around the world and through time. With two companions-a boy and a girl-travel through 25 destinations from the history of art , circling the globe.Each spread shows a stunning, edge-to-edge illustrated scene from art history portraying an artist or artists making important artwork within a detailed background. A paragraph of introductory text and small captions around the page give fascinating details about the artists and the time and place in which they lived. Art project ideas provide inspiration throughout. Written by art history teacher Dr. Sarah Phillips, who rewrote and decolonized the A Level syllabus in the UK, and illustrated by talented artist Dion Mehaga Bangun Djayasaputra, this gorgeous book offers a fresh, inclusive view of the history of art.
Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle.
Begin with a musical puzzle frame that outlines in illustrations and text the key events of Swan Lake - from Prince Siegfried's encounter with a flock of swans after running away from home to his discovery that the most beautiful swan is actually a human princess, Odette, who has been cursed by an evil sorcerer, to how the curse is finally lifted.
Using the full puzzle image on the poster as a reference, put together an enchanting illustration showing Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, the swans, their retreating adversaries and their beautiful kingdom. Then press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score. Imagine the flock of swan ballerinas spinning gracefully to the shimmering strings and spellbinding harp, the four cygnets dancing in unison to the playful music of two oboes and more.
Flip the poster over to find additional details on the story's happy ending and biographical information about the composer and how the music connects with the story.
This musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music.
The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.
Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Nutcracker, The Nutcracker: Musical Puzzle, The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, The Hall of the Mountain King and Four Seasons in One Day.
Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.
Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle.
Begin with a musical puzzle frame that outlines in illustrations and text the key events of The Nutcracker story - from the special gift Clara receives from her uncle on Christmas Eve, a wooden nutcracker shaped like a soldier, to the toy's transformation into a prince who takes Clara on a tour of his kingdom, the Land of Sweets.
Using the full puzzle image on the poster as a reference, put together an enchanting illustration showing Clara, her grand Christmas tree, the nutcracker and some of the fantastic characters she meets on her adventure. Then press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score. Imagine dancers leaping through the air and spinning furiously across the stage to the classic 'Russian Dance', the Sugar Plum Fairy dancing delicately to the sparkly sound of the celesta and more.
Flip the poster over to find additional details on the story's happy ending and biographical information about the composer and how the music connects with the story.
This musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music.
The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.
Also available from the Story Orchestra series: Swan Lake, Swan Lake: Musical Puzzle, The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, The Hall of the Mountain King and Four Seasons in One Day.
Manufacturer's note: Please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.
Celebrate Taylor Swift's extraordinary music and style with more than 70 pages of activities and 100+ fabulous stickers!
A global sensation, multiplatinum artist, and gifted storyteller, Taylor Swift has captured the hearts of millions around the world, and now you can immerse yourself in Taylor's music like never before with The Unofficial Taylor Swift Sticker and Activity Book.
Put on some of your favorite Taylor tunes and pass the relaxing hours paying homage to the world's most beloved artist with your own color choices and creative touches. The stickers and line-drawn coloring designs include Taylor-inspired illustrations of:
Iconic Taylor outfits
Memorable Taylor quotes
Music-inspired imagery
and more!
Use the stickers to embellish your creatively colored pages or add your own distinct style to decorate anything from scrapbooks and gift wrap to photo albums and stationery. Then add an extra dose of fun with all sorts of Taylor-themed activities, including:
Mazes
Crosswords
Trivia
Word jumbles
and more!
If you're looking to destress, unlock your inner creative, or simply pass the time until the next Taylor release, these stunning coloring pages, activities, and stickers will keep you entertained throughout the eras!
Cette jolie boîte rassemble 50 cartes postales reprenant la nomenclature des couleurs de Werner, c'est-à-dire le nuancier de couleurs qui a été utilisé par les naturalistes et les anthropologues pendant plus de deux siècles, notamment l'illustre Charles Darwin lors de son voyage à bord du HMS Beagle.
89 illustrateurs du monde entier qui dessinent pour les enfants. Parmi les créateurs français, on reconnaît Magali Bardos, Marion Billet, Olivier Douzou, Delphine Durand, Laurence Jammes, ou encore Jean-François Martin.
This book is not only for "painters" but for all types of creative individuals who want to experience and play with watercolor, whether their background is mixed-media, textile art, journaling, or paper craft. Unlike the typical watercolor text books, this unique, beautiful volume is a field book of inspiration, creative ideas, how to's, and projects, all from an artist's perspective. Each creative exercise features a technique, shows step-by-step photographs, and includes a clever idea for a gift or project that can be made from the painted samples.
Une suite dans la série à succès Atlas of Adventures pour voyager à travers les merveilles du monde antique et moderne : la Tour Eiffel, la Grande Muraille de Chine, Uluru, Angkor Vat, Uluru, ou la vallée de Yosemite... Pour découvrir les paysages les plus impressionants du monde, les bâtiments les plus célèbres ou les Antiquités les plus émouvantes.
