Inspired by the East: How the Islamic world influenced Western art
Автор: Daniel Noel Название: Kay Nielsen: East of the Sun and West of the Moon ISBN: 383657022X ISBN-13(EAN): 9783836570220 Издательство: Taschen Рейтинг: Цена: от 1394.00 р. 1992.00-30% Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание: Fairy-Tale Finesse Reviving East of the Sun and West of the Moon, Kay Nielsen's Scandinavian masterwork
Step into a world of star-crossed lovers, magical winds, mischievous giants, and trolls, through some of the most exquisite illustrations in publishing history. In this gorgeous reprint, TASCHEN revives the most ambitious publication project of beloved Danish artist Kay Nielsen, one of the most famous children's book illustrators of all time.
First published in 1914, East of the Sun and West of the Moon is a celebrated collection of fifteen fairy tales, gathered by legendary Norwegian folklorists Peter Christen Asbjornsen and Jorgen Engebretsen Moe on their journeys across Norway in the mid-nineteenth century. Nielsen's illustration edition of Asbjornsen and Moe's tales is considered a jewel of early 20th-century children's literature, highly sought-after by art and book collectors worldwide. An original signed copy of the book sold at auction in 2008 commanded the highest price ever paid for an illustrated children's book.
This finely crafted reprint restores the stunning detail and artistry of Nielsen's images to their original splendor. Featuring 46 illustrations, including many enlarged details from Nielsen's rare original watercolors. The book is printed in five colors, comes with three accompanying essays, illustrated with dozens of rare and previously unseen artworks by Nielsen, explore the history of Norwegian folktales, Nielsen's life and work, and how this masterpiece came to be. ..".a beautiful reprint of the fairy tale, with its sumptuous illustrations presented in full glory." -- VOGUE.com
Описание: A comprehensive, illustrated guide to the history, lands, and inhabitants of Middle-earth. The fantasy world of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth contains a rich assortment of people, cities, and creatures--as well as a deep, intertwined history that spans thousands of years. In this beautifully illustrated, leather-bound volume, best-selling author and Tolkien scholar David Day presents four decades of research and writing on the lands and inhabitants Middle-earth. Sections of this A-to-Z dictionary are devoted to discussion of the battles, history, beasts, and heroes of Tolkien's stories, and are accompanied by black-and-white illustrations. This comprehensive volume on Tolkien's world also includes an appendix of three primary legends that served as sources for Tolkien's creations--the Volsunga saga, the Nibelungenlied, and Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle--and more than 200 black-and-white illustrations This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
Описание: Let the fantastic vision of Guillermo del Toro guide your tarot practice with this sumptuously illustrated deck inspired by the haunting world of the award-winning filmmaker.
From the macabre world of Guillermo del Toro comes a deliciously twisted take on a traditional seventy-eight-card tarot deck. Designed and illustrated by Toms Hijo, this deck features sumptuous original artwork inspired by the themes, imagery, and characters of some of del Toro's most popular films, including Pan's Labyrinth, Crimson Peak, and The Shape of Water. Featuring both major and minor arcana, the set also comes with a helpful guidebook explaining each card's meaning, as well as a simple introduction to creating and reading spreads.
Packaged in a collectible gift box, this imaginative set is the perfect gift for del Toro collectors and tarot enthusiasts alike.
Автор: McCurry Steve Название: Steve McCurry: Looking East ISBN: 0714876380 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780714876382 Издательство: Phaidon Press Ltd. Рейтинг: Цена: 4281.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Portraits by Steve McCurry. This portfolio contains a selection of the best and most poignant portraits by Steve McCurry, known and loved the world over for his beautiful and enduring images of the landscapes and people of South and Southeast Asia. The collection includes iconic as well as lesser-known portraits of children, monks, pilgrims, and travellers that McCurry has encountered on his journeys throughout Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, and Tibet. Now in paperback.
Автор: Ingalls Gemma, Ingalls Andrew Название: In Full Flower: Inspired Designs by Floral`s New Creatives ISBN: 0847858693 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780847858699 Издательство: Rizzoli Рейтинг: Цена: 5363.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: This gorgeously photographed volume celebrates the most influential floral designers today.
Автор: Bourke Stephen Название: The Middle East: The Cradle of Civilization ISBN: 0500294453 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780500294451 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Рейтинг: Цена: 3298.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A profusely illustrated historical survey of a fascinating region, now available in a new format.
