Kunst & Kultur

A dark contemporary romance from viral BookTok and USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire, featuring reimagined characters from popular fairy tales and other stories.***A woman can be great, and terrible too.Evelina Westerly has always been "the bad guy". As the brains, brawn, and botanist behind her family's drug empire, she's her father's ruthless secret weapon. With her days divided between perfecting her greenhouse, seeking revenge for her sister's murder, and putting a gun to the head of anyone in her way, Evelina doesn't have time for anything else. Especially not for love.After a one-night stand with a gorgeous man at a nightclub, she's sated her urges and is back to her criminal ways. Until that same man shows up as the new Westerly lackey...under a totally different name.But Nicholas Woodsworth's real secret is much more dangerous than an alias. He's an undercover DEA agent, and he's hell-bent on destroying the drug trade that devastated his family. When he realises the youngest daughter of the Westerly empire is the same woman he's been fantasising about since that night at the club, attraction wars violently with disgust within him.Evelina embodies everything he's against, and he's been sent here to be her downfall. Yet the more they learn about the darkness in each other's hearts, the more alike they seem-and when hatred turns to something more, Nicholas will have to decide whether he can love a wretched woman...even if it means bringing both of their lives to ruin.Wretched joins the Never After series as a dark and sexy reimagining of a classic tale, twisting it into an enticing new shape for mature readers.TropesFractured Fairy TaleEnemies to LoversMafia RomanceForbidden LoveDark RomanceSpicy RomanceLove/HateBad Girl/Good GuyTouch Her and DieThe Never After Series:HookedScarredWretchedTwistedCrossedHexed

"Sharing more than 125 wide-ranging, simple recipes and the four-week meal plan that helped her lose weight and reverse her risk for diabetes and heart disease, the author presents this updated edition of her plant-based, low-fat cookbook that has been expanded with new information, inspiration, and photos."--

Outlive is a captivating book written by the brilliant Peter Attia. Published in 2023 by Random House LCC US, this book takes the reader on an unforgettable journey. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, as it skillfully blends elements of mystery, adventure, and suspense. The author's unique storytelling style and the book's intriguing plot make it a must-read. The publication year, 2023, marks a significant milestone in the author's career, as it is the year that this masterpiece was shared with the world. As you dive into the pages of Outlive, you will be transported into a world crafted by Peter Attia's imaginative mind. Random House LCC US, the publisher, is known for their high-quality books, and Outlive is no exception. This book is a testament to their commitment to delivering engaging and thought-provoking content to readers. In conclusion, Outlive is a book that deserves a spot on every book lover's shelf.

Bell Jar, a captivating novel penned by the iconic Sylvia Plath, is a title that warrants your attention. This engrossing piece of literature, which was published in 2022, is a testament to Plath's profound understanding of the human condition. The genre of the book, which is a blend of autobiographical and psychological elements, is a testament to the author's ability to weave a complex narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is engaging. The Bell Jar is a testament to Plath's ability to capture the complexities of the human psyche with an unparalleled level of depth and sensitivity. Published by the renowned Faber And Faber Ltd., this book is a must-have for any literature enthusiast. If you're a fan of deeply introspective and emotionally charged literature, then Bell Jar is a title that you simply cannot afford to miss.

'There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself.' Hannah Gadsby, NanetteHannah Gadsby's unique stand-up special Nanette was a viral success that left audiences captivated by her blistering honesty and her ability to create both tension and laughter in a single moment. But while her worldwide fame might have looked like an overnight sensation, her path from open mic to the global stage was hard-fought and anything but linear. Ten Steps to Nanette traces Gadsby's growth as a queer person from Tasmania - where homosexuality was illegal until 1997 - to her ever-evolving relationship with comedy, to her struggle with late-in-life diagnoses of autism and ADHD, and finally to the backbone of Nanette - the renouncement of self-deprecation, the rejection of misogyny and the moral significance of truth-telling. Equal parts harrowing and hilarious, Ten Steps to Nanette continues Gadsby's tradition of confounding expectations and norms, properly introducing us to one of the most explosive, formative voices of our time.

A visual history of the world s most coveted and popular footwear, from early Keds and Converse All Stars to the latest fashion and design icons.

The award-winning, bestselling author of &i>Station Eleven&/i> and &i>The Glass Hotel&/i> returns with a novel of art, time, love and plague that takes the reader from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony of the moon three hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and space.

The new children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams - a timeless adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.

Mend and customize your old clothes creatively to revitalize your outfits - and save the planet.

A year-by-year journey through the life and work of David Hockney that follows the artist from London in the Swinging Sixties, via Californian swimming pools, to the landscapes of his native Yorkshire. Artworks and biographical text together let the reader take part in Hockney's artistic research, inspiration, and creation.

An intimate, revealing look at one artist's journey from self-censorship to full expression

From the award-winning author of Ma'am Darling: 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret comes a fascinating, hilarious, kaleidoscopic biography of the Fab Four.

This richly illustrated book celebrates in words and pictures the beautiful work that award-winning artist Alan Lee produced for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, and includes dozens of brand-new paintings and pencil drawings exploring the world of Bilbo Baggins.

A highly original collection of photographs that unlock the hidden beauty of the insect world.

Written by an international team of scholars, historians and journalists, this title will enlighten and excite anyone who is passionate about tattoo art in its many forms worldwide.

Makeup, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. In Face Paint, Lisa Eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from Egyptian and Classical times up through the Victorian age and golden era of Hollywood, and also surveys the cutting-edge makeup science of today and tomorrow. Face Paint explores the practical and idiosyncratic reasons behind makeup's use, the actual materials employed over generations, and the glamorous icons that people emulate, it is also a social history of women and the ways in which we can understand their lives through the prism and impact of makeup.

Dette er 2. del af historien om filmmanden Lau Lauritzen juniors utrolige karriere i dansk film, der strakte sig fra 1929 til 1969. Det er samtidig historien om det filmselskab, som han var med til at skabe - ASA Film. Et væsentligt - men overset - kapitel i den danske filmhistorie.2. del tager sin begyndelse lige efter Danmarks befrielse i 1945, hvor Lau Lauritzen ud over sit virke som filminstruktør, skuespiller og kunstnerisk leder af ASA, også sætter sig i direktørstolen og gradvist får mere at gøre med den økonomiske side af filmproduktionen. Slutningen af 1940'erne var en omskiftelig og økonomisk usikker tid for ASA Film, men i 1950'erne går selskabet en lys tid i møde. Sammen med Henning Karmark producerer ASA en lang række af de populære Morten Korch-film og de mindst lige så folkekære Far til fire-film. Sideløbende lykkes det ASA at holde den kunstneriske fane højt og vinde Bodilprisen for årets bedste danske film i 1948 - "Støt står den danske sømand", 1950 - "Café Paradis", 1951 - "Det sande ansigt", 1953 - "Farlig ungdom" og 1957 - "Bundfald". Det var gode år for ASA, men faren lurede ude i horisonten i form af tv-mediets udbredelse og den medfølgende drastiske nedgang i biografbesøgene.Lau Lauritzen blev fra 1950 også direktør for den store københavnske premierebiograf Kinopalæet. En biograf som han i bogstaveligste forstand byggede op fra en ruin til en blomstrende forretning. Han regnede med at biografen skulle være kronen på hans værk og sikre hans alderdom, men så gik der politik i sagen. ASA og Lau Lauritzen samarbejdede bl.a. med filmproducenterne Henning Karmark, Jens Dennow, Preben Philipsen og Aage Stentoft. Denne bog handler også om disse betydningsfulde bagmænd i dansk film. Hvordan de samarbejdede på kryds og tværs og på et tidspunkt overtog meget store dele af den danske filmbranche. Bogen indeholder desuden detaljerede gennemgange af film som sensationen "Vi vil ha' et barn", den satiriske "Vejrhanen", kriminalfilmen "Taxa K 1640 efterlyses", Nina og Frederik-filmen "Verdens rigeste pige", marinesoldater-kammeraterfilmen "Sømand i knibe", den romantiske komedie "Min kone fra Paris", den sidste problemfilm "Rikki og mændene" og Dirch Passer/Poul Reichhardt-serien om "Mig og min lillebror" m.m.fl. Bøgerne om Lau jun. er 60 års dansk filmhistorie set fra Lau Lauritzens synsvinkel. Denne 2. del dækker perioden fra 1945.

Intimate pictures of the top artists in rap music from one of the most influential and culturally relevant photographers of his generation Despite only being 26 years old, photographer Gunner Stahl has captured shots of some of the world''s most famous rappers including Drake, Migos, Kayne West, A$sap Rocky, Childish Gambino, Gucci Mane, Post Malone, Migos, and many others. He started by capturing the burgeoning hip-hop scene in Atlanta with an undeniable raw energy that has led to professional opportunities with magazines like Vogue, Fader and Highsnobiety as well as brands like Google, Red Bull, Moncler, Adidas, Stella McCartney, PUMA, and Kylie Jenner''s Thick clothing collection. In Portraits, he will publish unseen images of rap''s most famous artists along with written contributions from rapper Swae Lee and photographer Chi Modu.

Featuring an all-new cover and including a new section on the legacy of the films, Harry Potter: Page to Screen Updated Edition chronicles the complete filmmaking journey of the beloved Harry Potter films.

Suitable for those who work with automated text and image design, this work shows examples of working correctly on a conceptual level. It gives the user exact directions for using all of the grid systems presented (8 to 32 grid fields).

Book 1 in L. J. Smith's incredible vampire series - in love with two vampire brothers, will Elena choose good or evil? Currently streaming on Netflix and ITV-XElena is the school beauty, but she's bored. Until a new boy turns up in her class. Stefan is dark and mysterious - and she's determined to get to know him better. But Stefan is just as determined to resist her ... until a series of attacks in the area terrify the town and Stefan is held responsible. Elena is the only one who offers to help and, falling in love with her, Stefan tells her his terrible story. He is a vampire, on the run from his evil brother, Damon, who doesn't share Stefan's qualms about drinking human blood. And Damon is the one Stefan suspects of really being behind the recent attacks ... Can Elena help prove his innocence - without revealing his secret?

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Named a Most Anticipated book of 2024 by TIME ∙ The New York Times ∙ Goodreads ∙ Entertainment Weekly ∙ Today ∙ Paste ∙ SheReads ∙ BookPage ∙ Woman's World ∙ The Nerd Daily and more!A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it…right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra. Which is how Daphne begins her new story: Stranded in beautiful Waning Bay, Michigan, without friends or family but with a dream job as a children’s librarian (that barely pays the bills), and proposing to be roommates with the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra’s ex, Miles Nowak. Scruffy and chaotic—with a penchant for taking solace in the sounds of heart break love ballads—Miles is exactly the opposite of practical, buttoned up Daphne, whose coworkers know so little about her they have a running bet that she’s either FBI or in witness protection. The roommates mainly avoid one another, until one day, while drowning their sorrows, they form a tenuous friendship and a plan. If said plan also involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their summer adventures together, well, who could blame them? But it’s all just for show, of course, because there’s no way Daphne would actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex…right?

A study of a life lived in an environment of wild music and endless wonder, Sonic Life is the long-awaited memoir of iconic American musician and Sonic Youth frontman, Thurston Moore. A music-obsessed retrospective, beginning with his childhood epiphany of rock 'n' roll in the early 1960s into an infatuation with the subversive world of 1970s punk and no wave blasting forth from New York City - where he eventually runs off to join a band in 1978. By 1981 Moore would form the legendary and notorious experimental rock group Sonic Youth, who proceeded to record and tour relentlessly for almost 30 years, always progressing, always exploring.Along the way we meet a constellation of artists and musicians who colluded and collided with Sonic Youth including Velvet Underground, Stooges, Patti Smith, Television, Sex Pistols, Clash, Nirvana, Hole, Beastie Boys, Neil Young and a cavalcade of other musical visionaries, as well as figures from the art world - Jean Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Gerhard Richter.Simply put, Thurston Moore and Sonic Youth changed the sound of modern alternative rock music and opened the minds of a generation of artists to new possibilities within the form. This is essential reading.

The definitive biography of the iconic English artist, packed with weird and wonderful artwork

Become a master of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is vast, incredibly varied, and richly complex. Different worlds, different timelines, countless characters. This is the guide to that universe. Created in close collaboration with Marvel Studios, it will frame the MCU's biggest events: what happened, when, where, and why.Follow the entire story of the MCU from before the Big Bang to the Blip and beyond. Along the way, learn more about the evolution of the Iron Man armors, the hunt for the Infinity Stones, and the formation of The Multiverse. Want to know how many times aliens have invaded Earth, or the complete history of Cap's shield? Look no further!A treasured keepsake for any movie buff, filled with exclusive infographics, illuminating timelines, and amazing movie stills, this book will have pride of place on any MCU fan's shelf.© 2023 MARVEL