Kunst & Kultur

The Official Peaky Blinders Cookbook serves up delicious recipes from grills and hearty meals to snacks, sandwiches and bar food, all inspired by the critically acclaimed BBC period crime drama.

Tony Bennett famously sang, "I left my heart in San Francisco," and since the mid-19th century this unique and lyrical Northern Californian City by the Bay has attracted artists, free spirits, dreamers, and entrepreneurs. Close to 500 pages of stunning images sourced from dozens of archives and collections depict the city from its early history...

The sequel to the million copy bestseller &i>The Miniaturist&/i>, &i>The House of Fortune&/i> returns us to the mysterious Brandt family in Amsterdam in 1705 for a story of fate and ambition, secrets and dreams, and one young womans determination to rule her own destiny.

The foundational title in the Rockport Universal series, Universal Principles of Design, Completely Updated and Expanded Third Edition is the definitive multidisciplinary reference for design practitioners in a wide variety of fields.

A crucial visual document of German history, Josef Darchinger's portfolio of postwar West Germany reveals an extraordinary era, caught between increasing affluence and continued penury, between bomb sites and new building, between German Gemutlichkeit and the new threat of the Cold War.

Dig deep into the origins of building. The ground, now often used as a passive foundation for going higher, is rife with possibilities. Bjarne Mastenbroek investigates the relationship architecture has, had, and will have, with site and nature. Through the photography of Iwan Baan and more than 500 analytical drawings by SeARCH, Dig it!...

The essential guide to this unique and fascinating art practice, by acclaimed artist August Lamm.

The ongoing photography series Eyes as Big as Plates by Karoline Hjorth and Riitta Ikonen studies personifications of nature and folkloric explanations of natural phenomena.

Computer World was Kraftwerk's most concise and focused conceptual statement, their most influential record and crowning achievement. Computer World transformed the way pop music was composed, played, packaged and released and, in the process, helped create entire new genres of music including hip-hop, techno, trance, electro, industrial and synth-pop. They influenced the influencers. Upon its release on 10 May 1981, the record was a revelation. It was unlike anything created for mainstream consumers of music at that time, an electronic suite of assured and industrious propulsive forward movement. Kraftwerk set off a sonic detonation that is still being felt today.This book explores Kraftwerk's revolutionary sonic template, their conceptual and artistic preoccupations and lyrical obsessions to provide new insights into one of the greatest records ever made.

A pocket-sized, illustrated book depicting the work and life of Balenciaga the couturier.

This book is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful black and white images.

Peter Lindbergh and Azzedine Alaia, the photographer and the couturier, were united by their love of black, a love that they would cultivate alike in silver print and solid color garments. Accompanying the exhibition Azzedine Alaia, Peter Lindbergh at the Fondation Azzedine Alaia in Paris, this book celebrates their artistic partnership.

A compilation of over 200 breathtaking aerial images taken over the past decade by "Curves" magazine photographer Stephen Bogner, capturing stunning mountain passes, hairpin turns, switchbacks, and scenic roads around the world. Text in English and German.

From the star of The Duchess and the host of 'Telling Everybody Everything', the debut book from superstar comedian Katherine Ryan.

Delve into the mesmerizing world of Johannes Vermeer with 'Vermeer. The Complete Works. 40th Ed.', penned by the renowned author, Karl Schütz. Published in 2021, this book is a comprehensive collection of Vermeer's complete works, offering readers an in-depth look into the life and masterpieces of one of the world's most celebrated painters. This book belongs to the genre of Art History, making it a must-have for art enthusiasts and historians alike. Each page is filled with rich descriptions and vivid illustrations, reflecting Vermeer's exceptional talent and unique style. The book is published by Taschen GmbH, a publisher known for its quality publications in the field of art and history. Written in English, this book is not just a visual treat but also a literary masterpiece. It is an excellent addition to your library, providing insights into Vermeer's artistic journey and his contribution to the world of art.

This astonishing book illuminates the groundbreaking new science of whale cultures--with startlingly human parallels--across our oceans.

HOW TO BE A MOONFLOWER, the new book from bestselling author Katie Daisy, celebrates the magic and mystery of the world at night.

What Alexander McQueen Can Teach You About Fashion breaks down Alexander McQueen's life, work and legacy into 36 highly visual lessons. Covering the iconic looks, McQueen's inspiration and the details that define his sartorial tastes.

A beautiful and informative gift book of depictions of trees in art

Hvor ser du dig selv i fremtiden? Bogen giver indblik i hvordan et par vælger at ændre hverdagen, hvordan de sætter sig for at omdanne en ruin til en bolig i det sydligste Italien, og hvad der venter i sådan et valg.Den kan være inspirator til dem der gerne vil have en gældfri bolig eller et sommerhus et eksotisk sted i Europa.Bogen er rigt illustreret af forfatteren der selv er uddannet fotograf, et værk der pynter og giver inspiration på boghylden.