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A Graphic History of Civilization

1001 Cocktails

The Perfect Library

1001 Dreams

The Glory of the Tree

1001 Bikes

The Beauty of the Cow

1001 Business Stories

The Elegance of the Cat

1001 Yoga Postures

The Spirit of the Dog

1001 Ideas

The Majesty of the Horse

1001 Guitars

Sci-Fi Chronicles

1001 Cars

Metal Chronicles

1001 Songs

Rock Chronicles

1001 Albums

Mystery

1001 Classical Recordings

Wellbeing

1001 Comics

Fashion: The Whole Story

1001 Video Games

Architecture: The Whole Story

1001 Children’s Books

Photography: The Whole Story

1001 Paintings

Animation: The Whole Story

1001 Books

Design: The Whole Story

1001 Golf Holes

Art: The Whole Story

1001 Gardens

Cinema: The Whole Story

1001 Buildings

Why It Does Not Have To Be In Focus

1001 Historic Sites

Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not Have

1001 Natural Wonders

1001 Days

Done That 26

When Fashion Really Works

1001 Battles

When Architecture Really Works

1001 Escapes

When Art Really Works

1001 Inventions

When Photography Really Works

1001 Beers

When Design Really Works

1001 Wines

When Modern Art Really Works

1001 Foods

Bike!

1001 Whiskies

Luxury

501 Movie Stars

The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti

501 Movie Directors

The Greatest Movies You’ll Never See

501 Great Artists

Rock Connexions

501 Great Writers

Classic Car Family Trees

101 Action Movies

Guitar Family Trees

101 Cult Movies

Shoes

101 Gangster Movies

The Fashion Design Directory

101 Horror Movies

1001 Movies

101 Sci-Fi Movies

1001 Motorcycles

101 War Movies

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Battle of Waterloo 1815 Napoleonic Wars English army 68 000 French losses 40 000

Battle of Kircholm 1605 Polish–Swedish War Polish-Lithuanian army 3 600 Swedish losses 9 000

Battle of Rossbach 1757 Seven Years’ War Prussian army 23 000 Franco-Austrian losses 3 000

Battle of Hastings 1066 Norman Conquests Viking army 7 000 English losses 4 000

Battle of Liegnitz 1241 Mongol Invasions Mongol army 20 000 Christian losses 30 000

Battle of Austerlitz 1805 Napoleonic Wars French army 73 000 Russo-Austrian losses 16 000

Battle of Agincourt 1415 Hundred Years’ War English and Welsh army 6 000 French losses 5 000

Battle of Kursk 1943 World War II Soviet army 2 000 000 German losses 250 000

Battle of Mohacs 1526 Ottoman Wars Ottoman army 60 000 Hungarian losses 18 000

Siege of Tenochtitlan 1521 Spanish Conquests Spanish army 850 Aztec losses 240 000

Battle of Issus 333 BCE Conquests of Alexander Macedonian army 30 000 Persian losses 20 000

Battle of Alesia 52 BCE Gallic Wars Roman army 60 000 Gallic losses 60 000 Battle of Thermopylae 480 BCE Greco–Persian Wars Spartan army 300 Persian losses 20 000

Battle of Montgisard 1177 Crusades Templar and Crusader army 5 000 Ayyubid losses 23 000

Greatest battles fought by the world’s elite forces

Battle of Iwo Jima 1945 World War II US army 60 000 Japanese losses 18 000

480 bce–1949 Location of battle, size of army and number of enemy soldiers killed

Fall of France 1940 World War II German army 2 500 000 Franco-British losses 158 000

Battle of Isandlwana 1879 Anglo–Zulu War Zulu army 15 000 British losses 1 300

Battle of Xuzhou 1948–49 Chinese Civll War Communist army 600 000 Nationalist losses 230 000

Battle of Singapore 1942 World War II Japanese army 35 000 British losses 14 000

Size of army Number of enemy soldiers killed

Dominant period of elite forces Ottoman Empire Janissaries

Sparta Hippeis Crusader Kingdoms Knights Templar

Roman Republic and Empire The Legion

Viking Raiders Berserkers

Nazi Germany Panzer Brigade

French Napoleonic Empire Grenadiers of the Guard

Japanese Empire Imperial Guards

Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Winged Hussars Kingdom of Macedon The Companions

USA Marine Corps

Kingdom of Prussia Cuirassier

Medieval Kings of England and Wales Longbowman

Zulu Empire Impi Warriors

Spanish Habsburg Empire Arquebusier

USSR Soviet Guards

Communist China People’s Liberation Army Rifleman

Mongol Empire Mounted Archer

British Empire Black Watch Infantry Regiment

50 0 BC

Elite soldiers

1 AD

Hippeis, the Royal Honour Guard

The Companions

50 0

10 0 0

150 0

20 0 0

The Legion

Berserkers

Knights Templar

Mounted Archer

Roman Empire and Republic

Viking Raiders

Crusader Kingdoms

Mongol Empire

Trained from a young age, Highly disciplined army, which Attacked in wedge formation, as Spartans were highly disciplined, the “hammer,” whilst the “anvil” followed a physical training brave, and refused to retreat. They of the phalanx of infantry held the regime and drill. A classic example tended to use phalanx formation, enemy in place. Personally led into was the “testudo” (tortoise) advancing in close ranks. formation, where legionaries battle by Alexander.

Berserkers worked their way into an uncontrollable, trance before battle, which made them fearless and violent, and resistant to pain. Vikings would also draw up

Would attack in a concerted mass mounted charge in squadrons in an almost fanatic zeal, and were brave to the point of suicidal.

Superb horsemen and well trained Longbows had a longer range Janissaries could hold centre of and disciplined. As a result of their than crossbows, and could the Ottoman army to defend speed, were able to flank and penetrate metal armour. However, Sultan, whilst the speedy cavalry encircle enemies. The Mongols their use required years of training could flank the enemy. However, were also expert at siege warfare, as the strengh needed to draw the main strength of the Ottomans

In Europe, drew up in a square formation known as the tercio, where they were supported by pikemen. In the New World, the use of firearms would devastate a

Battle of Thermopylae 480 BC King Leonidas I

Battle of Montgisard

Battle of Liegnitz 1241

Siege of Tenochtitlan 1521 Hernan Cortes

Sparta

(‘Hetairoi’) Kingdom of Macedonia

Longbowman

Janissaries

Medieval Kings of England and Wales

Ottoman Empire

Arquebusier Spanish Habsburg Empire

TACTICS

GREATEST BATTLE / LEADER / KILLS PER SOLDIER

Battle of Issus 333 BCE

Battle of Alesia 52 BCE

Battle of Hastings 1066

Alexander the Great

Julius Caesar

Rollo

Caesar’s army of 60,000 decisively defeats a Gallic force of 180,000 after successfully besieging them. Marked the beginning of Roman dominance over Gaul.

William the Conqueror, the descendent of Viking raiders defeats Harald Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England

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Grenadiers of the Guard French

Black Watch Infantry Regiment

Napoleonic Empire

British Empire

Primary tactic was to charge enemy units at high speed until they broke and scattered.

Held in reserve and unleashed against forces weakened by cavalry or artillery. They were highly experienced, and it was compulsory to have served for 10

Drew up in two to three lines of musket for initial volley of rifle against the enemy, followed by a bayonet charge.

Battle of Kircholm 1605

Battle of Austerlitz 1805 Battle of Waterloo 1815

Jan Karol Chodkiewicz

Napoleon Bonaparte

Despite being outnumbered by three times, the PolishLithuanian cavalry annihilated the Swedish infantry at this battle near Riga, massacring them

Napoleon’s army crushes the Russo-Austrian coalition, leaving Napoleon in control of most of central and western Europe

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0.2

A Spartan force of 300 Hippeis Alexander, outnumbered 30,000 led by Leonidas holds off a Persian to 120,000 defeats the Persian army of 70,000 at a narrow pass, army in modern-day Turkey, inflicting 20,000 enemy casalties opening the way for him to before being wiped out. advance east to the Himalayas.

Winged Hussars Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Genghis Khan

Battle of Agincourt 1415 King Henry V

Around 5000 Templars and Crusader infantry (led by the leperous King Baldwin, who was 16 years old) hold back over

At this battle in modern-day Poland, the invading Mongol army of 20,000 wiped out the Christian army of c. 30,000 sent to stop them. This left Europe

Henry led a vastly outnumbered English army to victory against the French. His longbowmen decimated the heavily armoued French knights as they advanced

Suleiman routs the Hungarian army led by their king Louis II, leading to the annexation of most of Hungary by the Ottomans.

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4.6

1.5

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Impi Warriors

Imperial Guards

Panzer Brigades

Soviet Guards

Japanese Empire

Nazi Germany

Soviet Union

People’s Liberation Army Rifleman

Navy Seals

Zulu Empire

1177 Bertrand de Blanchefort

Battle of Mohacs 1526 Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent

The Conquistadors were helped by 20,000 native allies, as well as the European diseases they brought to the New World.

United States of America

Communist China

TACTICS

GREATEST BATTLE / LEADER / KILLS PER SOLDIER

The ‘buffalo horns’ formation; the main force (the ‘chest’) pins the enemy in place, whilst the ‘horns’ on each side flank the enemy and

Determined to the point of fanaticism, and often unwilling to be taken prisoner. Drew on the Bushido code to inspire bravery.

Sheer weight of numbers, surprise, and overwhelming firepower.

Used network of millions of peasants to provide information about disposition of enemy. Initially adopted guerilla style warfare, but after 1946 sought

Special elite troops, who went through gruelling selection and training in range of fighting techniques and weaponry. Quickly deployed in small teams, able

Duke of Wellington

Battle of Isandlwana 1879 Shaka Zulu

Wellington finally defeats Napoleon, paving the way for Britain to become the dominant power in the world. During the fighting the British foot (and

Zulu army encircles and overwhelms British force armed with rifles, all but wiping them out, in an action ed by Kinf Cetshwayo.

Battle of Singapore 1942 Fall of France 1940

Battle of Kursk 1943

Tomoyuki Yamashita

Japan becomes the dominant German army, with air support, power in Southeast Asia, forcing overwhelms Franco-British army the British out of their most and takes control of France in just important strategic stronghold in over two months. the region. Entire British (and Allied

Georgy Zhukov Massed battle in which Soviets ensure that Nazis would be forced into retreat.

Battle of Xuzhou 1948–49 Mao Ze Dong

Operation Neptune Spear 2011

Chinese Communist forces under Mao Ze Dong defeat Chiang Kashek’s Nationalists after encircling them.

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0.09

0.4

0.1

A team of SEALs infiltrate Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan and kill him. Difficult to determine their leader as most of their operations are highly classified.

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0.2

Blitzkrieg, where combined forces of tanks, air, and mobile infantry move quickly together to rapidly overwhelm enemy.

Heinz Guderian

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History & Culture 3

a graphic history of civilization field

a graphic history of civilization jacob field

A Graphic History of Civilization

An Informative Visual Journey from Ancient Times to Today JACOB F. FIELD

In the study of human history, the lives of ordinary people are frequently misunderstood or ignored. By looking at history “from the bottom up” rather than following the traditional approach of the study of princes and kings, elites and empires, this book provides a deeper, more insightful understanding of past societies. A Graphic History of Civilization reveals the history of human society through a series of innovative infographics, maps, and data visualizations, setting out the percentages and patterns of world history in an engaging and original style. From the impact of diet on height to the effect of war on the economy, every aspect of human development is visualized and analyzed, enabling readers to gain a sophisticated, all-encompassing understanding of the past.

• Provides a unique insight into the development of global society. • Information presented in a wide range of maps and charts.

• Researched using original sources by social historian Jacob F. Field. • 352pp • 242 x 199 mm / 9½ x 7¾ in • All rights available • AHTW

4 History & Culture

The Perfect Library World Culture in 123 Books

ROBERT ARP, JACOB F. FIELD, JACK CHALLONER, IAN CHILVERS, PETER BOXALL, JULIA ECCLESHARE

Since the Epic of Gilgamesh emerged from Mesopotamia in the 18th century BCE humankind has produced not only great poetry, drama, and fiction but also advanced religious, philosophical, socio-political, and scientific ideas that have defined our everchanging culture. In The Perfect Library six experts have sifted through the wealth of material that has emerged around the globe to present 123 groundbreaking and influential works that are both rewarding to read and key to understanding the great ideas of the last three millennia. With this single volume readers will discover the essential books to read for a well-rounded knowledge and how each work has influenced world culture.

• Expert guidance for aspiring polymaths everywhere.

• Places each work in the context of contemporary events.

• Illustrated with original book covers and historic photos. • 416pp • 242 x 199 mm / 9½ x 7¾ in • All rights available • TPLB

The Little Prince

1943

Antoine de Saint-Exupery 200 million copies sold Translated into 250 languages

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CHILDHOOD In THE 1940s

A survey of beloved children’s books of the 1940s reveals plenty of robust adventure stories (Five on Treasure Island), anthropomorphic animal tales (Rabbit Hill, Stuart Little), schooldays (Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School, Autumn Term) and historical dramas (Children on the Oregon Trail). But although The Little Prince has proved an ongoing and phenomenal success, it seems to stand somewhat apart from its peers. Saint-Exupéry’s book is a subtle work, introducing philosophical questions and moral fables in unfussy, straightforward prose. Eternal truths are presented in language simple enough for children to understand (“It is the time you have devoted to your rose that makes your rose so important”) though the tale’s themes, which include sacrifice, death, the price of ignorance and the value of imagination, are not restricted to a child’s perspective. All of which may go some way to explaining why The Little Prince remains the most widely translated French-language book in history. ➤

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry lived a colorful life worthy of one of his own stories, and left it in mysterious circumstances. Born into an aristocratic family, he failed as a naval cadet and architecture student before joining the French Army in 1921, then transferring to the Air Force. In 1926 he joined French company Aéropostale as a pilot and manager of an airfield in the Sahara Desert; he received his first Legion d’Honneur for arranging the release of French aviators captured by Moors. Vol de nuit (1931) made his name as a writer, winning the Prix Femina, but in 1935 he almost died when his plane crashed in the Sahara Desert during a Paris-Saigon race. The experience informed both his 1939 memoir and The Little Prince. Following the French armistice in 1940 he moved to the U.S.A. He stayed for more than two years, petitioning the U.S.government to join the war and writing many of his major works. In 1943, Saint-Exupéry began flying reconnaissance missions for the Free French Air Force, but vanished in action in July 1944. The body of an unidentifiable French airman was discovered days later. In 1988, Saint-Exupéry’s identity bracelet was found south of Marseille, some 80 km from where the body had been found; twelve years later, scattered debris from his plane was discovered near the same site. But the cause of the fatal crash remains unknown.

Other works include: + L’Aviateur (1926) (The Aviator, in the anthology A Sense of Life) + Vol de nuit (1931) (Night Flight) – winner of the Prix Femina + Terre des hommes (1939) (Wind, Sand and Stars) – memoir; winner of the Grand Prix du roman de l’Académie française + Pilote de guerre (1942) + Lettre à un otage (1944) (Letter to a Hostage) + Citadelle (1948) (The Wisdom of the Sands) + Lettres de jeunesse, 1923–1931 (1953), posthumous + Carnets (1953), posthumous + Lettres à sa mère (1955), posthumous

Alicupi missum dit ctifes atus bon denihin tierfecest deo temum.

Modern Painters John Ruskin Irked by an attack on J. M. W. Turner, Ruskin defended modern artists. Their goal, he argued, should be to depict nature and to accurately convey its manifesations.

1850

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Principles of Art History Heinrich Wölfflin An analysis of more than 150 masterpieces that explains the shift in the form and style of art between the 16th and 17th centuries. Includes works by Dürer, Botticelli, and Rembrandt.

1900

Studies in Iconology Erwin Panofsky This ground-breaking study of the art of the Renaissance systematically reveals three distinct levels of meaning: factual, conventional, and intrinsic.

1950

Ways of Seeing John Berger As with Berger’s noted TV series of the same name, his book offers a critique of the implied beliefs and assumptions that are inherent in visual imagery.

In the 1950 edition, text runs around black-and-white photographs of works. Some pages can feel rather cramped

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a textbook, or even worse a reference book. He said he wanted it to be “read for pleasure rather than swotted up for an exam,” but as art history became popular in schools and universities, the book was increasingly promoted as a set text. Unlike a reference book, The Story of Art does not attempt consistent coverage of its whole field: it discusses the 18th-century Venetian townscape painter Francesco Guardi, for example, but not his better known contemporary Canaletto. Moreover, painting is generally given fuller consideration than sculpture, and architecture often occupies a place in the background rather than the foreground. In his highly selective treatment of buildings, however, Gombrich can still illuminate a topic with only a few words: for example, when he discusses the use of flying buttresses in Gothic cathedrals: “A Gothic church seems to be suspended between these slender structures of stone as a bicycle wheel, held in shape by its flimsy spokes, carries its load.” Even more selective than the treatment of architecture is the coverage of non-Western art, which is limited to one chapter. Some critics regard this as a conspicuous weakness, and Gombrich has also been taken to task for his relatively slight interest in modern art and (more recently) for failing to mention any women artists. However, the book does not claim to be comprehensive, and it succeeds in its aim “to show the newcomer the lie of the land without confusing him with details.” Although various other writers and teams of writers have subsequently produced single-volume histories of art that offer more information, and in places more accurate information, none of them has seriously challenged Gombrich’s classic in the public’s affection. One of the best of these competitors is Julian Bell’s Mirror of the World: A New History of Art (2007). Bell rightly says that so much has changed since 1950 that “there is a case for approaching the same basic task in a different way,” but he graciously acknowledges that “Gombrich’s lucidity, wisdom, and scholarly manners remain unique and inspiring.”

The Story of Art

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Gombrich subsequently revised and expanded his masterwork to include later works. The last revision, in 1989, featured full-color photographs of paintings (the 1950 edition is overwhelmingly monochrome) and fold-out flaps to display important works to greater advantage.

without having to turn the page.” Another reviewer was Thomas Boase, an eminent medievalist who at the time was president of Magdalen College, Oxford. He was so impressed with the book that he recommended Gombrich be appointed Slade Professor of Fine Art at Oxford University, and he held this post from 1950 to 1953. The Slade Professor is a “guest lecturer,” but the title carries great prestige and made Gombrich an academic “star.” The qualities that these early reviewers admired in the The Story of Art —particularly its clarity and directness—have continued to delight readers to the present day. Gombrich deliberately avoided what he called “high-sounding words and ready-made phrases,” and he wrote—or dictated—using “plain language, even at the risk of sounding casual or unprofessional.” His description of a Titian portrait of a young man exemplifies the effectiveness of this approach: “He seems to gaze at us with such an intense and soulful look that it is almost impossible to believe that these dreamy eyes are only a bit of colored earth spread on a rough piece of canvas.” In an interview in 1995, when he was asked to account for the enduring success of his masterwork, Gombrich said: “I hope it’s because I don’t try to give myself airs. I don’t try to make a mystery of things that are not a mystery.” Nevertheless, for all its charm and warmth, the book is also rigorous and stimulating. Gombrich unfolded the story of art as “a chain of events which hang together,” thus showing how artists “made one discovery after another which enabled them to conjure up a convincing picture of the visible world” and “pass on their achievements to others.” In particular he was concerned with “the conflict between two opposing problems or methods of representing the world”—a conflict he summarized by saying, “You draw what you know or you draw what you actually see.” He later explored these ideas more fully in Art and Illusion (1960). Gombrich was “filled with amazement and gratitude” at the huge success of The Story of Art, but he also regretted the way in which it became regarded as an “authority,” and was treated as

Works in the 1989 edition carry greater impact. They are presented in rich color, with superior reproduction, often enlarged and displayed solo

The Shock of the New Robert Hughes Published to accompany a highly acclaimed BBC series of documentaries that examines the evolution of modern art and architecture after the age of Impressionism.

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THE LITTLE PRInCE

Written after the end of World War II, and published in 1950, the first edition of The Story of Art runs to the end of the 1930s—the latest painting illustrated is Dalí’s Apparition of Face and Fruit-Dish on a Beach from 1938. It is the story of narrative art. But with the 1950s came a revolutionary wave of abstraction, ranging from Mark Rothko’s fuzzy-edged slabs of color (above) and Barnett Newman’s mininimalist line-work to Jackson Pollock’s paint-splattered action paintings. As the decade progressed, the ephemera of everyday life found itself celebrated with the emergence of Pop Art in the USA and UK—marking both another radical departure and a return to figurative art.

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ART In THE 1950s

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

History & Culture 5

Power of Art Simon Schama Documents the lives and masterpieces of eight of the greatest artists of all time— from Caravaggio to Rothko—and recounts the blood, sweat, and tears that went into their key works.

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H a n dk ercHief Tr ee DAVIDIA INVoLuCrATA

Family Nyssaceae (it is sometimes included in the dogwood family, Cornaceae, or given its own status, Davidiaceae). A truly decorative tree.

Natural origin Central and western China. Size To 82 ft. (25 m). Climate Moist temperate.

forest destruction threatens the handkerchief tree as a wild species in its homeland, and it is a good example of how cultivation equals conservation. The handkerchief tree arrived in the West as a myth. The first Westerner to see it in the wild was a French priest, missionary, zoologist, and botanist, Father Armand

a handkerchief, or dove, tree in full flower is a

David (1826–1900), in the province of Yunnan c. 1869, who

remarkable sight, one guaranteed to bring a person to

is commemorated in the handkerchief tree’s Latin name,

a gasping stop even if when they have little interest in

Davidia involucrata. He sent seeds back to Paris where,

plant life. Each purple flower cluster is surrounded by

instead of being sown, they were preserved in

two bracts, which are almost pure white, and up to 10 in.

formaldehyde. It was next seen by a Scottish plant collector

(25 cm) long. The overall effect of thousands of these on a

and sinologist, Augustine Henry (1857–1930), but he was

mature tree, is extraordinary—there is nothing else like it

unable to collect any seeds. With the tree then approaching

among hardy temperate zone flora. The visual impact is

legendary status, a special expedition was needed. The

heightened by a slight breeze, which makes the pendant

leading British nursery at the time, and the main sponsor

bracts flutter like handkerchiefs. Experimental evidence,

of botanical-horticultural expeditions into the

based on the vulnerability of the pollen to being

extraordinarily botanically-rich area of southwest China,

inactivated by water, suggests that the bracts evolved as a

was James Veitch & Sons. In 1899, the nursery sent English

shelter from rain. The flowers are followed by fruit in the

plant collector Ernest Henry Wilson (1876–1930) to collect

form of an extremely hard, dark green, almost walnut-

specimens. Nurseryman and horticulturist Harry Veitch

sized, nut that contains seeds.

told Wilson that finding the handkerchief tree was his

The handkerchief tree is deciduous, easy to grow, and

priority: He was not to be distracted. Yet Wilson, like many

the kind of tree most people would walk past without a

plant-hunters, was woefully unprepared and had no

second glance when it is not in flower. The only catch with

knowledge of the Chinese language. He suffered terribly;

growing it, is that patience is needed, because generally the

being attacked by bandits, contracting a variety of diseases,

handkerchief tree does not flower until at least ten years

and almost drowning in a river when his boat overturned.

old, and, unlike the magnolia, has not produced varieties

Finally, when Wilson reached the area that Henry had

that flower reliably at a younger age. Most mature

described as where to find the tree, he found it had been

specimens are to be seen in arboreta or among lush

felled to build a house, and there were no others in the

rhododendrons in gardens on acid soils; they do not need

vicinity. Wilson pressed on, eventually finding substantial

acid conditions, but do like moist, well-drained soils.

populations in Hubei Province—some 373 miles (600 km)

As with many of the trees of central and western China, the handkerchief tree once had a much wider distribution.

away from his original destination. In 1901, the precious seeds arrived at James Veitch &

Fossil evidence suggests that it was an important part of

Sons. However, they did not germinate, so after two years

the flora of North America 65 to 55 million years ago

they were discarded. By a stroke of luck, the next spring

during the Paleocene Epoch. It is related to Nyssa, a genus

four seedlings appeared on the nursery compost heap, and

still found in both North America and eastern Asia. Sadly,

soon Davidia involucrata arrived in Western gardens.

handkerchief tree

Natural History Series 7

rees are fundamental to life on Earth, to our landscapes—both natural and urban—and to our

history and culture. Many magnificent species of tree provide food, shelter, or ornamentation for our streets and gardens; all help to recycle the atmosphere. And

w trees are essential to life on

heir beauty and diversity.

n historical timeline that depicts

where would we be without one of nature’s most

GLORY

nce and a stunning visual

wonderful inventions: wood? The diversity of trees is part of their universal appeal and splendor. A tree may be home to a local god; it may be a provider of flowers for a wedding or a material for making rope; a source of a miracle drug or of genes for a new crop variety. Moreover, trees are large living things with their own energy, and this book offers unique insight into how humankind has evolved to incorporate them as an

key species and a cultivation chart

integral, essential part of our everyday lives.

ate of domestic trees.

Written by Dr. Noel Kingsbury—a world-class

d and written by leading innovator

expert on plants and the environment—The Glory of

dscape, Dr. Noel Kingsbury.

the Tree celebrates the wonder, mystery, beauty, and

ety of striking images by garden

utility of the tree. It pays homage to 100 key species of tree—chosen for their cultural, economic, or

ones.

historical significance and their importance in the natural world—and includes an indispensable cultivation section that advises on the care and

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selection of trees for the home garden. The lively, original text analyses the particular characteristics of each tree and the specific role that it plays within the ecosystem and the human environment. Breathtaking, specially commissioned photography by Andrea

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GLORY NOEL KINGSBURY & ANDREA JONES

Jones—one of the world’s foremost garden photographers—skillfully captures the nuances of every featured tree. From exquisite close-up detail shots to images of impeccable orchards in bloom, her photographs are both beautiful and informative.

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tR ee An illustrated history Noel Kingsbury Photography by Andrea Jones

The Glory of the Tree An Illustrated History

NOEL KINGSBURY & ANDREA JONES

Trees are fundamental to life on Earth, to our landscapes—both natural and urban—and to our history and culture. Many magnificent species of tree provide food, shelter, or ornamentation for our streets and gardens; all help to recycle the atmosphere. And where would we be without one of nature’s most wonderful inventions: wood? Indeed, without the wide range of trees to be found across the world, it would have been very difficult for human civilization to progress. The Glory of the Tree celebrates the wonder, mystery, beauty, and utility of the tree. It pays homage to 100 key species—chosen for their cultural, economic, or historical significance and their importance in the natural world—capturing their nuances through an engaging combination of lively text and breathtaking photography.

• Written by Noel Kingsbury, a world-class expert on plants. • Specially commissioned photography by Andrea Jones.

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beauty and diversity of this

er the vital role that dogs

istory, trace the development significant breeds, and learn,

f the breeds that have almost

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ges and their special relationship

the perfect gift for anyone and

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animal expert Tamsin Pickeral

rapher astrid Harrisson come

ogs formed an allegiance with humans in early prehistory and the relationship may date back as long

as 14,000 years. This was the beginning of a unique bond between dog and human that has endured the test of time. Since then, there have been numerous momentous events through history at which the dog has been present: following or leading troops into battle, lurking in the shadows of official business, seated on the laps of emperors and curled up in a corner during spiritual and religious occasions. The Spirit of the Dog explores the long and varied history of the dog in human cultures across the world and celebrates the very special place that this faithful creature holds in people’s hearts. Established author and animal specialist Tamsin Pickeral examines the development of the major dog breeds within their historic context—from the slender, powerful Greyhound to the hard-working Siberian Husky, the spirited Jack Russell Terrier and the personable Labrador. Grouped according to their key characteristics—including Elegance and Speed, Power and Strength, Devotion and Loyalty, Agility and Wisdom—the breeds are each studied in comprehensive detail. As a mammal species the dog is the most varied in shape, size and colour, and also the most versatile, whether working as a hunter or protector, or simply providing companionship as a domestic pet. The Spirit of the Dog

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celebrates this diversity, aided by the stunning photography of contemporary animal photographer Astrid Harrisson, whose beautiful and unusual images of our major dog breeds skilfully reflect the virtues of ‘man’s best friend’. With evocative text and exceptional photography, The Spirit of the Dog is an essential volume for everyone who loves dogs.

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An illustrated history Tamsin Pickeral Photography by Astrid Harrisson

The Beauty of the Cow An Illustrated History

TAMSIN PICKERAL & ASTRID HARRISON

The cow has played an intrinsic and fundamental role within many civilizations since ancient times. The Beauty of the Cow celebrates eighty different breeds of cattle from around the world and recalls the ways in which the domestication of the animal impacted early human cultures. Each chapter explores the evolution of the key breeds and documents the geographic, climatic, environmental, and economic conditions that have shaped their development, from the fast-trotting Indian Nagori to the woolly Yak of Tibet, and from the magnificent Watsuki Ankole to the more graceful Guernsey cow. Accompanying the informative and engaging text by animal specialist Tamsin Pickeral are stunning, specially commissioned photographs by award-winning animal photographer Astrid Harrisson.

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Brahman calves are born relatively small, making them

reputation grew. Two more bulls were imported directly

easy for the cow to deliver, but subsequently gain weight

from India in 1885 by J.M. Frost and Albert Montgomery

and size rapidly. They mature very quickly in size and

and were bred to Barrow’s herd. Another group of Indian

sexual proclivity and reproduce well. In terms of

cattle were imported in 1904, this time by the Hagenbeck

temperament, the Brahman responds well to kind

Circus for their appearance at the St. Louis World’s Fair.

treatment and when handled considerately can be docile.

Two years later, 51 cattle were imported by the estate of

The earliest recorded Indian cattle brought to America were imported by Campbell R. Bryce and Dr. Bachman,

Shanghai Pierce, financed by Thomas O’Connor; this was the largest early import of the breed. Eighteen of the

both of Colombia, South Carolina, in 1835. The two men

animals died from the parasitic disease surra while in

are said to have brought two Indian bulls and four cows

quarantine in New York, however, and as a result the

from Egypt; more of the Indian cattle were imported in

Department of Agriculture banned further imports from

1849 by Dr. James Bolton Davis. One of the most

India until 1946. To circumnavigate this shortfall, Indian

significant importations occurred in 1854, when the

cattle of the Guzerat, Gir, and Nelore breeds were

British government presented Richard Barrow of

imported from Brazil between 1923 and 1925—they were

Louisiana, a sugar and cotton farmer, with two Indian

first shipped to Brazil, then driven overland up to Mexico

bulls. The gift was in recognition of the time and effort

and across the border into North America. More bulls

Barrow had devoted to teaching British officials about the

arrived in Texas from Mexico in 1946.

complexities of cotton and sugar cane production, to smooth their establishment in India, a British colony at the

Early on in their U.S. history, the cattle were known by a variety of names, sometimes reflecting the title of the

time. The cattle thrived in the humid, southern climate

ranch on which they had been bred. Familiar titles

and Barrow quickly established a herd by means of

included Big Eared Louisiana Cattle, Brahma, Bremmer,

crossbreeding; they became known as Barrow Grade cattle,

Brahmin, and Bramah cattle. The breed formally became

and appeared in the New Orleans livestock market catalog

known as Brahman cattle in February 1924, when a group

in 1860. The Barrow Grade stock attracted considerable

of breeders met at the Rice Hotel in Houston to found the

interest across the Cajun prairies and were subsequently

American Brahman Breeders Association. The members

discovered by John David Miller, a Virginian cattleman,

drew up a standard, began a registry and by 1942 more

when he was on his way to Texas. While Miller was resting

than 33,000 American Brahmans had been recorded. In

with his herd of Durham cattle near Barrow’s home, one of

1964 Jerry Cotton, a junior classman at North Texas State

Barrow’s bulls got into Miller’s herd and bred with some of

University, rode a Brahman bull named Bobo from Fort

his cattle; Miller was impressed with the results. He duly

Worth, Texas, to the World’s Fair in New York, a journey of

traded some of his Durham cattle for some of Barrow’s

more than 2,000 miles that took seven months to

cattle before continuing on into Texas, where he

complete. Bobo, who had been shod with oxen shoes for

established his ranch. Today Texas remains a center of

the trip, was proclaimed a “Texan Ambassador of

breeding excellence for the Brahman breed.

Goodwill” by Governor John Connally.

In 1871 Captain Mifflen Kenedy, a rancher who became

While the Brahman remains popular as a purebred, it is

one of the richest men in Texas, bought 120 Barrow Grade

also greatly valued for its use in hybrids, in particular as a

cattle, which had been crossed with Durhams, in

cross with European breeds such as the Angus and

Louisiana. He returned with the cattle to his ranch in

Hereford—hence its nickname: “Crossbreeding’s Common

Texas and in 1874 returned to Louisiana, this time with his

Denominator.” Introducing Brahman blood to European

friend Richard King, and purchased 15 bulls. These were

breeds has made them more adaptable to difficult or

taken to King’s famous Santa Gertrudis Ranch, where they

extreme climate conditions and notably more resistant to

were used to create the Santa Gertrudis breed by means of

disease. Unsurprisingly, given such remarkable qualities,

further crosses with Durhams. Other herds of the cattle

Brahman have been exported all over the world and have

were established in Galveston and Victoria, Texas, as their

become an extremely popular beef breed.

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ats are the most enigmatic and alluring of domestic animals. Beguiling beauty, fierce

independence, aloof intelligence, and self-sufficiency characterize their long and exotic history. The Beauty

ELEGANCE

THE

ELEGANCE OF THE

CAT

of the Cat is a celebration of this most captivating animal and a moving account of the feline’s journey from the wild to a comfortable domestic existence. In this beautifully illustrated book, established author and animal specialist Tamsin Pickeral traces the colorful and tumultuous history of the cat, from its glory days in Egypt to its transport on creaking ships to America, and explores the diverse role of the cat in each culture, culminating in the “modern” history of cats, the origins of cat shows, and the selective breeding of pure bred, pedigree animals. Open this richly illustrated book and you will discover the stories behind more than fifty breeds of

An illustrated history

cat, from the lithe-bodied Abyssinian originating from

Tamsin Pickeral Photography by Astrid Harrisson

haired Balinese to the lop-eared Scottish Fold. The

Ancient Egypt to the intelligent Russian Blue with unique silver-blue coat, and from the graceful, longevocative and informative text is accompanied by stunning photographs of every featured breed by award-winning photographer Astrid Harrisson. Her breathtaking images capture the many facets of what makes a cat a cat—its beauty, spirit, intelligence, and

CAT

wit. The Beauty of the Cat is an essential volume for everyone who loves cats.

TAMSIN PICKER AL & ASTRID HARRISSON

The Elegance of the Cat An Illustrated History

TAMSIN PICKERAL & ASTRID HARRISSON

Cats are among the most enigmatic and alluring of domestic animals. The Elegance of the Cat is a celebration of this captivating creature, and a moving account of the feline’s journey from the wild to a comfortable domestic existence. In this beautifully illustrated book, established author and animal specialist Tamsin Pickeral traces the colorful and tumultuous history of the cat, from its glory days in Egypt to its transport on creaking ships to America, and explores the diverse roles of the cat in each culture, culminating in the “modern” history of cats, the origins of cat shows, and the selective breeding of pure bred, pedigree animals. The evocative and informative text is accompanied by stunning photographs of more than fifty featured breeds by award-winning photographer Astrid Harrisson. These breathtaking images capture the many facets of what makes a cat a cat—its beauty, spirit, intelligence, and wit.

• The stories behind more than fifty breeds of cat.

• Researched and written by leading animal author Tamsin Pickeral. • Exquisite images by animal photographer Astrid Harrisson.

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The Spirit of the Dog

amsin Pickeral is an art historian and animal expert

In The Spirit of the Dog, noted author and animal expert

who grew up in the English countryside, the daughter

Tamsin Pickeral and award-winning photographer Astrid

ogs’ allegia

prehistory,

An Illustrated History

of a veterinary surgeon. She was surrounded by a varied mix

past as 14,000 yea

Harrisson join talents to celebrate the beauty and diversity of

of animals, including dogs, ferrets, horses, and even rescued

between humans

“man’s best friend.” This dramatically narrated and stunningly

squirrels. She has been a devoted dog owner all her life, and

illustrated

her studies have focused on the evolution of animals and

book

traces

the

development

TAMSIN PICKERAL & ASTRID HARRISSON

their relationships with humans.

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state are decided;

dogs as they have thrived through the ages, and as they have

emperors, or curl

grand spiritual oc

established their special relationship with humankind.

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primitive geniuses that preside over the evolution of the

by dogs in human

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strid Harrisson is an award-winning

several species, there exists not one, excepting that of the dog,

photographer, as well as an experienced graphic

that ever gave a thought to the presence of man.”

designer and creative director. She began photographing

also celebrates th

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animals while working on a ranch in the hills of northwest

history of the dog in human cultures across the world

Argentina. Astrid has traveled widely since then,

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and Iceland. She has also collaborated with Tamsin Pickeral

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author, she frequently appears in the media as a pet expert

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and is widely recognized and respected as a leader

of the major dog breeds, paying homage to the dog’s

in the field of animal behavior.

Tamsin Pickeral Photography by Astrid Harrisson

huge contribution to our lives. Together with Astrid Harrisson’s striking, beautiful, and unusual images,

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award-winning horse photographer astrid harrisson and

grew up surrounded by horses in the English

equestrian expert tamsin pickeral spent a year combing the

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the sheer beau

world in search of the best examples of more than eighty

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employment to most of the original cast’s principal

beautifully filmed) plot baffled many, hence a re-

Leonard Nimoy in 2012, “I thought it could have a

a handful of gems, notably “All Our Yesterdays.”

actors, most of whom found it hard to escape their

think for 1982’s action-packed Star Trek II: The Wrath

launch pad’s shadow. (William Shatner succeeded

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long future. It is set in the future, so it wouldn’t outdate

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itself very quickly.” Nimoy’s premonition has proved

and heroics earned it a loyal and vocal yet not

best, with T.J. Hooker in the eighties, then The Practice

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had tasted success with Have Gun, Will Travel. The

legend in syndication. Student Mike Mayfield helped

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language. It was relaunched in 1976 as Super Star

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return-to-form Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.

was broadcast two weeks later but is regarded by

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from “The Cage”) and Spock (Nimoy).

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the way for two as-yet unnamed sequels.

CD incarnation, featured the voices of Nimoy, William

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Star Trek: The Future Begins

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

Star Trek: The Animated Series Begin: A Tactical Starship Simulation

Star Trek Star Trek (Gold Key)

Star Trek: The Rebel Universe

Star Trek: 25th Anniversary

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Star Trek (Gold Key) 1967–69

Irregularly published, and bearing little resemblance to the TV series, the Gold Key comics were the medium’s first Trek titles.

Leonard Nimoy joined most of the original cast to voice the animated Spock.

Star Trek: The Animated Series 1973–74

The original cast provided voices for the CD version of the Star Trek: 25th Anniversary video game.

Uhura, Kirk, and Spock—“What characters to have attached to your name in life!” said actress Nichelle Nichols.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture 1979

Stephen Collins played Decker alongside the first movie’s stars.

Star Trek (Marvel) 1980–89

Kirk invites you to save or load in Star Trek: The Rebel Universe.

Having adapted the first movie into a comic, Marvel drew further adventures.

Star Trek (DC) 1984–92

Confirming the widely-held belief that even-numbered Trek movies are the best, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country redeemed the franchise after the unfortunate, William Shatner-helmed Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.

Star Trek: The Rebel Universe 1987

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 1991

Star Trek: 25th Anniversary 1991

Star Trek 2009

In the remarkable successful 2009 reboot, Kirk, McCoy, and Spock were played by, respectively, Chris Pine, Karl Urban, and Zachary Quinto.

DC’s first Star Trek comics were movie tie-ins, but they also published titles based on the original series, as here.

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James T. Kirk

Spock

fictional universe chronology

Leonard McCoy

Montgomery Scott

Establishing the chronology of the Star Trek canon

Hikaru Sulu

Nyota Uhura

Jean-Luc Picard

Geordi La Forge

Will Riker

can prove challenging—not least because its creator,

Data

Worf

Beverly Crusher

Benjamin Sisko

Scott (James Doohan, who sadly declined to join his

The final TV spin-off, Enterprise, threw a further

Kathryn Janeway

Tuvok

Enterprise); second officer Data (Brent Spiner, who

former co-stars in Futurama’s affectionate 2002 spoof

curve ball, being a prequel set over a century before

Kira Nerys

Frakes, who later graced both Deep Space Nine and

Gene Roddenberry, was notoriously revisionist (not

the events depicted in the original series. But with due

“Where No Fan Has Gone Before”); helmsman Hikaru

added a voice to Enterprise’s derided final episode);

to mention often cranky when it came to versions of

respect to that show’s Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott

Sulu (George Takei, who guested in the Star Trek:

head of security Worf (Michael Dorn, whose character

the story that he did not control). “[Gene] had a habit

Bakula) and science officer T’Pol (Jolene Blalock)—

Voyager episode “Flashback,” which refers to events

returned as a first officer in Deep Space Nine); and

of decanonizing things,” observed Paula Block, who

both popular additions to the Trek universe—the real

aboard the Excelsior—captained by the promoted

medical officer Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden,

oversees licensed Star Trek publishing for Paramount.

story begins with “the voyages of the starship Enterprise

Sulu—in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country); and

whose fictional son Wesley is Trek’s own Jar Jar Binks).

“He didn’t like the way the animated series turned out,

—its five-year mission to explore strange, new worlds…

communications officer Nyota Uhura (Nichelle Nicols,

Deep Space Nine was set at the tail end of The

so he proclaimed that it was not canon. He also didn’t

to seek out new life and new civilizations… to boldly

who reprised her role, alongside Walter Koenig, in the

Next Generation, hence several crossover episodes,

like a lot of the movies. So he didn’t much consider

go where no man has gone before!”

fan-created 2007 Star Trek: Of Gods and Man).

and spawned its own spin-off, Star Trek: Voyager.

The crew included Captain James T. Kirk (whose

them canon either. And—okay, I’m really going to

The Next Generation, set about a century after

Neither yielded truly iconic characters, but fans fly

scare you with this one—after he got TNG going… he

predecessor, Captain Christopher Pike, reappeared in

the original series, featured a crew that become as

the flags for DS9’s commander Benjamin Sisko (Avery

sort of decided that some of the original series wasn’t

the original series episode “The Menagerie”); science

well-liked and, in a couple of cases, almost as iconic.

Brooks) and major Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor), and

canon either. I had a discussion with him once, where

officer Spock (arguably the franchise’s best-loved

Led by Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart,

Voyager’s Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew, whose

I cited a couple things that were very clearly canon in

character, hence Leonard Nimoy’s cameos in TNG

who guested in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s pilot),

character was Star Trek’s first female captain) and

the original series, and he told me he didn’t think that

and the 2009 movie), medical officer Leonard “Bones”

it also featured lieutenant commander Geordi La

lieutenant Tuvok (Tim Russ, who guested in DS9, in one

way anymore, and that he now thought of TNG as

McCoy (played by DeForest Kelley, who guested in

Forge (for which role Tim Russ was considered before

of the Trek universe’s many “mirror” storylines, and also

canon wherever there was conflict between the two.”

TNG’s pilot episode), engineer Montgomery “Scotty”

LeVar Burton was cast); Captain Will Riker (Jonathan

appeared in Star Trek: Of Gods and Man). BM

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Star Trek: The Future Begins

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Star Trek VIII: First Contact

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

Star Trek VII: Generations

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

The original series

Star Trek IX: Insurrection Star Trek X: Nemesis

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The Black Dahlia Murder At the Gates

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Soundgarden Joe Satriani Black Crowes Bad Religion

Twisted Sister

Sepultura

Ugly Kid Joe Asking Alexandria

Avenged Sevenfold Steve Vai Children of Bodom

Rush

Behemoth

Corrosion of Conformity

Uriah Heep

The Smashing Pumpkins Skid Row

Machine Head Van Halen

Slade

30 Seconds to Mars Coheed and Cambria Linkin Park Prodigy

Korn

AC/DC

Cheap Trick Baron Rojo

Extreme

chart the evolving evements of 250 of glorious era.

Aerosmith

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Bruno MacDonald foreword by Ozzy Osbourne

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Slayer Black Sabbath

Pearl Jam

Queens of the Stone Age

Metallica

Norma Jean Job for a Cowboy

Nickelback Celtic Frost

The Cult Judas Priest

Led Zeppelin

Nevermore

Black Veil Brides Ozzy Osbourne

Danzig All That Remains

Airbourne ZZ Top Nine Inch Nails

Mötley Crüe

David Lee Roth

Cannibal Corpse Armored Saint

The Almighty

Jane’s Addiction

The Darkness Queen Blind Guardian Underoath

Gojira Stone Temple Pilots Blink 182

Grand Funk Railroad Amen

Type O Negative Alter Bridge Funeral for a Friend

Darkthrone Motörhead Muse Slipknot Suicidal Tendencies Green Day Guns N’ Roses

Thin Lizzy Blue Cheer Status Quo

Candlemass

Iron Maiden Red Hot Chili Peppers

Anthrax Helloween

Deicide Rage Against the Machine Blue Oyster Cult Annihilator Spinal Tap My Chemical Romance

Death

David Roberts

Incubus Bring Me the Horizon

Anvil Offspring

Voi Vod

Turbonegro Death Angel

Bon Jovi Budgie Traffic Rainbow

Burzum April Wine

Arch Enemy Iron Butterfly

Ted Nugent

Bullet for My Valentine Soundgarden

Deep Purple System of a Down

Napalm Death

A Perfect Circle Def Leppard

Deftones

A Visual History of Hard Rock’s 250 Greatest Acts

Black Label Society

metal chronicles

14 Chronicles Series

Have you ever wondered how your favourite band came to be? Wished you had a better overview of its changing sounds and styles? Or been keen to know who played on a particular album? Open this innovative book and you’ll find a fascinating, encyclopedic study of the ever-shifting lineups, labels, appearances and sounds of 250 of the best-known and most important rock acts of the past fifty years. Arranged alphabetically for ease of reference, each insightful review gives you the lowdown on group members—whatever their role, however short-lived their time and however well-known. Photographs of key members, past and present, supplement the engaging text, and founder and current members are highlighted for immediate recognition. Striking, colour-coded infographics provide an overview of every aspect of each band’s story, so you can see at a glance which musicians featured when, what instruments they played, which label(s) the act was with and when, the album release dates and who played on which album. Total sales figures are given for the top bands’ most commercially successful albums. And for more than fifty of the biggest acts, a stunning display of iconic photographs charts their dramatic changes in appearance, relating each iconic look to albums of the same period. Also included is an extensive performer directory. Listing every musician featured in the book, this directory enables you to chart the rock career of individual band members from one act to another— and back again. Comprehensive, information-packed, and thoroughly compelling to explore, Rock Chronicles is the essential reference for everyone who loves rock.

Metal Chronicles

A Visual History of Hard Rock’s 250 Greatest Acts BRUNO MACDONALD

Metal commands the most loyal worldwide audience of any music genre, and its popularity has never been greater. Presented in the same format as the highly successful Rock Chronicles, Metal Chronicles is the perfect book for the world’s legions of metal-heads. Bringing 250 of hard rock’s greatest acts into the spotlight, each compelling article details the changing personnel and fortunes of the featured band. Stunning displays of photographs chart the evolution of more than fifty of the biggest acts, capturing the sense-shattering showmanship of this most visually iconic of genres. Also included is a performer directory that lists every musician featured in the book, enabling readers to chart the career of every individual band member from one act to another and back again. Comprehensive, innovative, and impeccably researched, Metal Chronicles is so loud it might melt your face.

• Chronicles the triumphs of metal’s greatest acts, era by glorious era. • Colorful infographics provide a lively appraisal of each band’s story. • The definitive metal encyclopedia by a team of metal experts. • 576pp • 245 x 172 mm / 9¾ x 6¾ in • All rights available • MECH

Creedence Clearwater Revival Buzzcocks

Hole

Foreigner The Cure

Bryan Adams The Verve Talking Heads The Traveling Wilburys

Nine Inch Nails Julian Cope

Pink Floyd Sex Pistols Chuck Berry

Emerson, Lake & Palmer Iggy Pop / The Stooges

Faith No More

Mott The Hoople

Santana Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band

Mötley Crüe Kraftwerk Aerosmith

Status Quo

Cream / Eric Clapton

Steely Dan

Blur

Bauhaus The Byrds

George Harrison Kiss

AC/DC

Limp Bizkit The Beach Boys Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Beck

Manic Street Preachers

The Who

Supertramp

Boston

Extreme

ories chart the evolving achievements of 250 of by glorious era.

Prince

Coldplay

Elvis Costello Elton John

David Roberts foreword by Alice Cooper

The Jam

general editor

The Fall Simple Minds

John Lennon

The Allman Brothers Band Einstürzende Neubauten Yes

n at-a-glance overview tunning photographic -changing iconic looks.

Soft Machine

Oasis Crowded House The Smashing Pumpkins Judas Priest

Black Sabbath Whitesnake

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The Pretenders Foo Fighters

Green Day

Radiohead

The Stranglers

INXS

The Police

Rush David Bowie

The Rolling Stones The Prodigy

Patti Smith

Offspring

Bachman-Turner Overdrive Tangerine Dream

Guns N’ Roses Alice Cooper

Meat Loaf Nirvana The Saints

Red Hot Chili Peppers Electric Light Orchestra

Bob Seger

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Bruce Springsteen Motörhead

Metallica The Cars Counting Crows Thin Lizzy

Jethro Tull Hawkwind The Small Faces / The Faces

The Bee Gees Sepultura

Korn Fairport Convention

Mariliion

Fleetwood Mac The Kinks Guitar Wolf Faust Bad Company

Lynyrd Skynyrd Elvis Presley Neil Young

Jimi Hendrix

R.E.M.

Joy Division Iron Maiden The Beatles

Bob Dylan

Deep Purple The Grateful Dead Genesis Pearl Jam

David Roberts

The Black Crowes Eurythmics

Eagles The Smiths

The Clash Ramones

Public Image Ltd Van Morrison

Paul McCartney

Traffic Dinosaur Jr

Van Halen Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Led Zeppelin

The Band Kings of Leon

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Iron Butterfly

System of a Down Def Leppard

Bon Jovi Sonic Youth

Have you ever wondered how your favourite band came to be? Wished you had a better overview of its changing sounds and styles? Or been keen to know who played on a particular album? Open this innovative book and you’ll find a fascinating, encyclopedic study of the ever-shifting lineups, labels, appearances and sounds of 250 of the best-known and most important rock acts of the past fifty years. Arranged alphabetically for ease of reference, each insightful review gives you the lowdown on group members—whatever their role, however short-lived their time and however well-known. Photographs of key members, past and present, supplement the engaging text, and founder and current members are highlighted for immediate recognition. Striking, colour-coded infographics provide an overview of every aspect of each band’s story, so you can see at a glance which musicians featured when, what instruments they played, which label(s) the act was with and when, the album release dates and who played on which album. Total sales figures are given for the top bands’ most commercially successful albums. And for more than fifty of the biggest acts, a stunning display of iconic photographs charts their dramatic changes in appearance, relating each iconic look to albums of the same period. Also included is an extensive performer directory. Listing every musician featured in the book, this directory enables you to chart the rock career of individual band members from one act to another— and back again. Comprehensive, information-packed, and thoroughly compelling to explore, Rock Chronicles is the essential reference for everyone who loves rock.

Journey Queen Buddy Holly & the Crickets

The Doors

£25.00

A Visual History of the World’s Greatest 250 Rock Acts

Little Feat

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The Strokes

The Velvet Underground and Lou Reed Doobie Brothers

Rock Chronicles

A Visual History of the World’s Greatest 250 Rock Acts DAVID ROBERTS

Arranged alphabetically by band name for ease of reference, Rock Chronicles offers a fascinating, encyclopedic study of the ever-shifting lineups, appearances, labels, and sounds of 250 of the best-known and most important rock acts of the past fifty years. A team of music writers provides an insightful review of every group, giving the lowdown on every member—whatever their role in the band, however shortlived their time with them, and however well-known. Innovative, color-coded infographics give an overview of each band’s story, so that readers can see at a glance which musicians featured in each formation, which instruments they played, which label the act was with when, the dates their albums were released, and who played on them. Information-packed and compelling to read, Rock Chronicles is the essential reference for everyone who loves rock.

• Band histories chart the achievements of 250 great rock acts.

• Intuitive infographics give an at-a-glance overview of each band.

• A peerless rock encyclopedia edited by an esteemed music author. • 576pp • 245 x 172 mm / 9¾ x 6¾ in • Rights sold: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand • BACA

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SA R A H BA R T L E T T

T H E W O R L D G U I D E TO S U P E R N AT U R A L P L AC E S

Mystery

The World Guide to Supernatural Places SARAH BARTLETT

For thousands of years the Earth has been haunted by ghosts, menaced by vampires, disturbed by malevolent spirits, and graced by mystical powers. From the eerie Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana to the powerful spiritual energy of the Škocjan caves in Slovenia, the supernatural forms part of the ancient myths and legends of every culture. Mystery is a comprehensive guide to the Earth’s supernatural heritage, revealing exactly where and when to seek out mystical, otherworldly, and spine-chilling experiences. Engaging text, accompanied by atmospheric imagery, provides insight into the mystery surrounding each place, highlighting why it is so fascinating, and what it is like to visit today.

• Includes accounts of UFO sightings and ghostly experiences. • Contains full-color, pull-out maps of 600 mysterious places. • The most authoritative world guide to supernatural • 352pp • 227 x 170 mm / 9 x 9¾ in • All rights available • TWGT

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THE WORL D GUIDE TO HE ALING PL ACE S

Wellbeing

The World Guide to Healing Places JANE ALEXANDER

Whether you want to find healing for a specific health issue or you simply want to lose yourself in some of the wildest, most wonderful places on Earth, Wellbeing is the only gazetteer you will need. Organized by type of healing place—mud baths, natural springs, religious buildings, ancient healing sites—and then geographically by country, Wellbeing features little-known places off the beaten track that offer peace and—sometimes—solitude alongside well-known sites, such as the Dead Sea and Mount Sinai. Enticing photographs accompany Jane Alexander’s engaging text, which reveals the history, mythology, and restorative attributes of all the places on Earth that nurture body, mind, and soul.

• Stunning photographs of the world’s most beautiful healing places.

• Contains full-color, pull-out maps pinpointing all 600 healing places. • Written by a team of experienced travel and health writers. • 352pp • 227 x 170 mm / 9 x 9¾ in • All rights available • TWGN

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THE STYLE OF JACKIE KENNEDY

1 Jackie Kennedy on a trip to Canada, 1961, wearing a wool suit by Oleg Cassini. 2 On a state visit to France, 1961, wearing another Oleg Cassini design and matching pillbox hat as well as her signature pearls. 3 Jackie in a Givenchy evening dress and above-the-elbow gloves, 1961.

acqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy (1929–1994) was only thirty-one at the time of her husband John F. Kennedy’s inauguration as President of the United States―one of the youngest First Ladies in history. The ensuing media coverage rendered her an enduring style icon of the 20th century and beyond. Her athleticism and androgynous body represented the dawning of a new era of youth and vitality. The sculpted silhouette of the couture she favoured was in sharp contrast to that of the overdressed and bejewelled Mamie Eisenhower, First Lady of the previous presidency. As well as Capri pants and casual knitted tops for off-duty hours, Jackie Kennedy appreciated the exemplary cut and luxurious fabrics found in the designs of Hubert de Givenchy (opposite), her favoured couturier, whose style was exemplified by Audrey Hepburn. His chemise line offered the body-skimming silhouette that Jackie preferred, with the garment infrastructure cut smaller than the outer garment to form a carapace, allowing movement and a mere suggestion of the form underneath. Instantly labelled the ‘Jackie Look’ by the fashion press, outfits included three-quarter-length sleeves and cropped jackets worn over sleeveless A-line dresses or skirts gently gathered on the hips, accessorized with above-the-elbow gloves. Her cool, minimal style was emphasized by the pure bright colours used by Givenchy, which flattered her year-round tan.

The simplicity of the look, with its minimal detailing, was appropriated for formal wear, and the First Lady favoured a columnar silhouette in sumptuous textured fabrics, either strapless or with the signature boat neckline and small cap sleeves. She discarded pattern, traditional furs and jewelry, considering them ageing, and replaced fine gems with costume jewelry by designers such as Jean Schlumberger. Her much-copied triple-strand pearl necklace, always worn tucked inside a boat neckline (opposite right), was designed by American jeweller Kenneth Jay Lane. Jackie’s signature bouffant hairstyle added to her height and to the circumference of her head (already an exceptional 24 inches). Developed by Kenneth Battle it also determined the positioning of the iconic pillbox hat (opposite). Both Dior and Balenciaga had featured the hat in previous collections, but it was Halston―then milliner at Bergdorf Goodman―who reinterpreted the style, and Jackie herself repositioned it to sit on the back of the head to leave her coiffure undisturbed. For handbags she favoured the Chanel 2.55 and the bamboo-handled Gucci bag first developed in 1947, which became known as the ‘Jackie’. Accusations about Jackie’s excessive spending on European fashion were dismissed by her but as a way of deflecting criticism she enrolled the help of Hollywood designer and family friend Oleg Cassini in 1961. This was initially met with incredulity by the fashion press: the French-born Russian, brother of gossip columnist Igor, was renowned for his glamorous designs for film stars but was reputed to despise Jackie’s favoured chemise line. However, when she appointed Cassini as her official designer it became impossible to know the provenance of her outfits. Jackie needed his workroom facilities as a cover for the couture she continued to acquire but also collaborated with him on ideas that she or her fashion scouts picked up in Europe. As a former film designer Cassini knew the importance of appealing to an audience and incorporated exaggerated details such as oversize buttons or a large stylized bow that could be seen from a distance. Abandoning the pointed toes and the stiletto heel that were in vogue Jackie popularized the low-heeled silver-buckled pump designed by Roger Vivier. The 50,000 dollars she reputedly spent on clothes during the first sixteen months after the election seemed a small price for such a glamorous figurehead―she was voted the most admired woman in the world by the American public for five years running. Relishing her impact while remaining remote, she refused to talk about her look to the fashion press, knowing that this would add to her mystique. The Chanel suit that she wore on the day of the assassination remains in the collective memory as one of the iconic images of the 20th century. She refused to change on the journey back to Washington, and the blood-stained pink skirt marks forever the colour and texture of that tragedy. MF

key events 1951

Jacqueline Bouvier wins Vogue magazine’s ‘Prix de Paris’ contest for college seniors.

1952

Fashion designer Oleg Cassini (1913–2006) opens house in New York.

1952

Hubert de Givenchy (b. 1927) opens couture house in Paris.

1953

Jacqueline Bouvier marries John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) on 12 September in Newport, Rhode Island.

1957

Givenchy launches the influential knee-length chemise dress.

1961

John F. Kennedy’s inauguration as President of the United States.

1961

Oleg Cassini is appointed exclusive couturier to the First Lady.

The President and his wife make a state visit to France where Jackie is admired for her fashion sense.

1962

Jackie establishes the White House Historical Association and leads a nationally televised tour.

1962

Roy Halston Frowick (1932–1990) designs the distinctive pillbox hat favoured by Jackie.

1963

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1968

Halston launches his eponymous womenswear label.

President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on 22 November.

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ne of the forty-nine era-defining outfits archived at the Museum of Costume at Bath, this evening gown from Sarah Burton’s Autumn/Winter 2011 collection was chosen by Hamish Bowles, Editor at Large at US Vogue, as the dress of the year. First shown at the La Conciergerie, Marie Antoinette’s prison and the site of Alexander ‘Lee’ McQueen’s memorable show featuring live wolves on the runway, the collection (full name ‘The Ice Queen and her Court’) was the second to be designed by Sarah Burton (b. 1974) following the untimely death of her mentor Alexander McQueen (1969–2010). Exploiting to the full the artisanal expertise of the McQueen workshops, the highly crafted gown combines the severity and froideur of the untouchable ice queen of fairy tales with the inherent sensuality of the McQueen signature feature, the laced-up corset. The dress has crosslacing from the waist upwards and the bodice is cut in a horizontal line beneath the shoulderblades. The severity of the silhouette is emphasized by the metallic silver skull cap and dazzling purity of colour, but softened by the effervescence of the raw-edged ruffled tulle and embellished surfaces. MF

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The ethereal quality of the Ice Queen theme is emphasized by the metallic silver skull cap seemingly constructed from sections of old-fashioned metal perming rods moulded to fit the shape of the head. These conceal the hair, creating a small, neat head in contrast to the voluminous circumference of the skirt.

The ivory tulle bodice follows the line of the torso to the hips and is embellished with embroidered, individually hand-crafted threedimensional silk organza feathers. More commonly used for wedding veils, the sheer tulle has a mesh-like structure creating very fine hexagonal holes as a base for beading and embroidery.

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The bodice is cut away to form a halterneck with a high-standing collar, further embellished with appliquéd feathers to replicate the ruffled neck plumage of a bird. The collar is resonant of the high boned collars of the Edwardian era (known as ‘wedding bands’ in the Belle Époque period) but also has connotations of bondage.

The skirt is constructed from thirty-one separate panels of silk organza that are looped in deep folds from a seam at the hip, with the edges left soft and frayed in contrast with the crisp handembroidered miniature eagle motifs placed on the surface of the fabric in spot repeat. modern couture 433

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1 Strawberry Hill (1760–90) Horace Walpole 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, UK 2 Fonthill Abbey (1796–1809) James Wyatt Great Western Avenue, Fonthill Gifford, Wiltshire, UK 3 Palace of Westminster (1840–70) Sir Charles Barry and A. N. W. Pugin Westminster, London, UK

hree key components—decay, dogma and decline—mark the timeline of Gothic Revival, and define an epic journey through a still popular architectural style that began with Horace Walpole (1717–97) and Strawberry Hill (1760–90; above) and continues into the 21st century with Demetri Porphyrios (b. 1949) and Whitman College, Princeton University (2007). Although England was at the heart of the revival, significant style exemplars occur in continental Europe, Ireland, Russia and colonial outposts. However, the country where many of Gothic Revival’s highest highs and lowest lows were mooted, debated or built is the United States. The revival style that emerged in the late 18th century was directly influenced by the Gothic style that began in northern France in the early 12th century and continued into the 17th century as Gothic Survival. Its reemergence is credited to the literary genre of Gothic novels, and fantastic tropes from Walpole’s Gothic novel The Castle of Otranto (1764) are reflected in his Strawberry Hill residence. Here, he recycled medieval fragments into an architectural mishmash that anticipated the 19th-century popularity of mixing the myriad satellite styles that fall within the Gothic rubric. Walpole’s studied decay—inaccuracy, antiquarianism and theatricality—became widely influential. Fonthill Abbey (1796–1809; opposite above) epitomizes the elements of ‘unreality’ that were prevalent in early Gothic Revival. Designed by James Wyatt

(1746–1813), the country house was a constructed ‘medieval relic’, but Wyatt raised the bar with his use of asymmetry and careful placement of towers and spires to create shadowed space and intense atmosphere. Despite Wyatt’s skill, the abbey was considered to be a grotesquerie that mirrored its eccentric commissioner, William Beckford (1760 – 1844), whose interference ensured the project’s failure. In an early example of ‘value engineering’, materials were often speculative or insufficiently tested. Sections routinely failed, often in dramatic fashion. The abbey’s main tower collapsed in 1825, probably caused by Beckford’s insatiable desire for increasing the tower’s height. The early period was not all shortcuts and sham. The Russian Orthodox square-plan Gothic Chapel (1830–34) in St Petersburg is inspired by antiquarianism and theatricality, but supported with sound engineering. Architect and set designer Karl-Friedrich Schinkel (1781–1841) designed it as a domestic chapel for the Romanov family. His delightful bijou may resemble one of his stage sets, but his study of original Gothic cathedrals and insistence on engineering accuracy enabled the chapel to survive multiple wars. By the mid 19th century, Gothic Revival had become notable for intractable dogma, diametrical opposition and extremes of style. The revival reached its zenith with the Palace of Westminster (1840–70; below right) by Sir Charles Barry (1795–1860) and A. N. W. Pugin (1812–52), and hit its nadir with the architectural dogma espoused by the Oxbridge Ecclesiologists and Tractarians, who believed that Gothic was the only style of architecture appropriate for the numerous parish churches that were being built to accommodate the growing population. Pugin wholly embraced the medieval ethos and championed Gothic as the only Christian form of architecture. Although the Houses of Parliament is his best-known work, his Roman Catholic church, St Giles in Cheadle (1841–46; see p.352), inspired a generation. Equally influential was All Saints Anglican church (1859; see p.352) in Fitzrovia, London: an unconventional masterpiece designed by William Butterfield (1814–1900). A remarkable interpretation of the exuberant ‘Holy Zebra’ style of brickwork, All Saints is a barely controlled exterior riot—horizontal bands of black and red bricks brace an upper register of brickwork crockets—the whole a mix of English, Byzantine and Flemish influences. Inside, it is a polychromatic cacophony. The amateur antiquarianism of Walpole led indirectly to a desire to preserve and renew the original Gothic buildings that had inspired the Revival. Frenchman Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc (1814–79) and Englishman John Ruskin (1819–1900) led the movement, but their methods differed dramatically. Whereas Ruskin advocated an architectural version of the medical dictum Primum non nocere (First, do no harm), Viollet-le-Duc insisted that the ‘patient’ should not only be saved, but also should live as an improved version, using engineering and materials that would have been unknown to medieval craftsmen. Although his methods are now largely abandoned, Viollet-le-Duc’s

key events 1764

The ‘crumbling castle’ theme of Horace Walpole’s novel The Castle of Otranto sets the tone for the early stages of Gothic Revival.

1824

Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) transforms a medieval ruin into Abbotsford House. It inspires the Scottish Gothic Revival.

1825

The collapse of Fonthill Abbey signals a shift towards a more substantive and developed Gothic Revival.

1838

Alexander Jackson Davis designs Lyndhurst mansion in Tarrytown, New York. He becomes one of the United States’ prime exponents of the Gothic Revival.

1843

1846

James Renwick (1818–95) wins the competition to design Grace Church, New York City. It references York and Beverly Minsters in England.

Upjohn designs his masterpiece, Trinity Church in Manhattan, and diffuses Ecclesiological influence along the United States’ eastern seaboard.

1859

The publication of the anonymous tract “A Word to the Goths”, highlights the divisiveness of hard-core adherents to ‘pure’ Gothic Revival.

1859

1861

The Gothic Revival precinct at Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada is begun. It dismisses the United States’ Neoclassical style for government buildings.

The beginning of the US Civil War marks the rise of the Military Gothic Revival: a profusion of armouries, arsenals, prisons and asylums.

1862

1868

The ‘Battle of the Styles’ in England and the United States exposes the ideological underpinnings of Gothic Revival versus Neoclassical.

George Edmund Street’s (1824–81) Gothic Revival design is chosen for the Crimea Memorial Church, Istanbul, Turkey.

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St Pancras Station & Midland Grand Hotel

sir george gilbert scott 1811 – 1878

1868 – 1876

architect profile

Nfocal points 1 clock tower In 1836, when Charles Barry (1795–1860) won the Palace of Westminster commission with his Gothic Revival design, a ‘great dust heap’ of urban rubbish blighted the King’s Cross area of north London. Spurred by insalubrious surroundings, hard-nosed rail competition, and Barry and A. N. W. Pugin’s ‘Big Ben’ clock tower (1858–59) at Westminster, the Midland Rail bosses insisted Scott’s grand design be signposted with a similarly exceptional clock tower. 2 staircase The exterior of the Midland Grand Hotel is polyphonous— distinctly different parts create pleasing harmony—yet the interior, which has recently been restored, can appear a raucous cacophony. The handrail of Scott’s sweeping dual staircase is the hotel’s focal point and frames a vista visitors could never label dull. Thousands of gold fleurs-de-lis are stamped on red, polychrome columns abound, and Venetian archways beckon guests to their rooms. 3 windows

Grand Midland Hotel Entrance, Euston Road, London, UK The soaring roof of the engine shed was a collaboration between Barlow and Ordish.

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1878

Harvard University Memorial Hall is completed in Collegiate Gothic Style. By this date, Gothic Revival is seen as reactionary rather than revolutionary.

ierce competition and a desire to overshadow the Neoclassical King’s Cross Station (1851–52) and Great Northern Hotel (1854), designed by Lewis Cubitt (1799–1883), were the impetus for Sir George Gilbert Scott’s magnus opus: St Pancras Station and Midland Grand Hotel. Before 1868, trains owned by Midland Railway Company entered London on tracks borrowed from Great Northern Railway, but Midland bought land to the west of King’s Cross, and in 1867 began to lay its own tracks. Although Scott’s design costs exceeded those of his rivals, he won Midland’s architectural competition. The company’s consultant engineer William Barlow (1812–1902) designed the engine shed—the glass and iron roof that spans the terminus tracks and platforms—and Scott designed the station and hotel that enclose it within one long and two short sides. The polychromatic Venetian-inspired linear plan facade dominates Euston Road. Each brick evokes thousands of tiny train carriages. Visitors arrive through forecourt arches, and the most impressive interior feature is the Renaissanceinspired dual curved staircase. Few would disagree with railway historian Christian Wolmar’s assessment of St Pancras: ‘No doubt the grandest and most famous station in Britain.’ Some might argue it is the grandest in Europe. DJ

North Italian Gothic is the prevailing style of the Midland, and it is used to great effect in the design of the windows. The mid-19th century is noted for a raft of ‘Italian’ buildings, many of which show the divisive nature of the style. What some label ‘exuberance’, others see as over the top excess.

1811–41

George Gilbert Scott was born the son of a clergyman. Having studied architecture, he worked for several architects before setting up his own practice when his father died. In 1838, he formed a partnership with William Bonython Moffatt (1812–87) to compete for Poor Law workhouse commissions. 1842–53

Inspired by the writings of A. N. W. Pugin (1812–52), Scott restored many Gothic churches in keeping with the trend for preserving and ‘improving’ medieval church architecture. This body of work led to his appointment as surveyor of Westminster Abbey. 1854–70

Scott’s career peaked during this period and he exerted a strong influence on the development of Gothic Revival style. His prolific output included the Albert Memorial (1864–76) and, controversially, the Whitehall offices (1861–75). He was awarded the commission for Midland Grand Hotel in 1865. 1871–78

Towards the end of his career, Scott continued to savour success but was scapegoated for his over-zealous architectural church restorations. He was knighted in 1872 and died aged sixty-seven after suffering a chronic illness. He was buried in his beloved Westminster Abbey.

battle of styles Architectural competitions were described by 19th-century architects as ‘humiliating’. Thomas Fuller (1823–98) and Augustus Laver (1834–98) won the competition to design New York’s State Capitol (below). By 1872, their ‘Italian Renaissance’ Capitol was complete to the third storey, and an advisory board was appointed to review progress. Fuller and Laver were promptly sacked. The remainder of the Capitol was divided and designed in the preferred style of each architect on the board. The New York Times described it as a ‘tasteless structure’ composed of a Grecian pediment with semi-Gothic towers and a Renaissance roof. So undignified was the affair, the Governor refused to attend the opening ceremony.

4 dome Hotel guests who promenaded Scott’s grand staircase were rewarded by a celestial domed ceiling reminiscent of Lord Leighton’s famous ‘Arab Hall’ in his London home and studio (1864–79). What many saw as a ‘lack of taste’ was admired by others as a masterpiece of Gothic Revival. gothic revival 357

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WHY IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE IN FOCUS

Why It Does Not Have To Be In Focus is art historian Susie Hodge’s passionate and persuasive argument against the most common disparaging remark leveled at modern art. In this enjoyable and thought-provoking book, Hodge examines 100 works of modern art that, on their first appearance, and even in some cases today, attracted critical hostility and derision—from Salvador Dalí’s Lobster Telephone (1936) to Gavin Turk’s Bin Bag (2000). Hodge explains how, far from being negligible novelties, such works are inspired and logical extensions of the artistic ideas of their time. “Notorious” works such as Carl Andre’s Uncarved Blocks (1975)—a rectangular arrangement of blocks of red cedar wood that admittedly might be easily copied by a child—occupy unique niches in the history of ideas, both showing influences of past artists and themselves influencing subsequent artists. Granted, a five-year-old might succeed in executing a Damien Hirst spin painting, but he or she would not understand the creative impulse that lay behind it or its place in the history of artistic endeavor, and therefore the work could not have significance to artists and historians. In Why It Does Not Have To Be In Focus, Susie Hodge proves categorically, once and for all, that modern art is not, and never has been, child’s play.

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To Be In Focus features works of modern art from Hans Arp to udes all media, from painting and sculpture to street art and case, Susie Hodge places the artwork in its cultural context, works of apparent simplicity have expressed complex notions deas. She identifies just what is so special about 100 specially ern art, whether the expression of an inner torment, or an idea political events. In doing so, she reveals that a five-year-old e created any of the works included in this book even if he or hnical ability to produce it. Thought provoking and illuminating, To Be In Focus is guaranteed to transform, as well as inform, es for years to come.

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McGinley’s photography slides between naturalism and artifice. He sets the scenes, providing what he calls ways “of making things happen faster,” but the models have free reign to experiment. He calls his work “pseudofiction”: “It did happen but it might not have happened if it weren’t going to become a photograph.” Nikon F3 High Speed

Ryan McGinley (1977–) shot to fame in an extraordinary fashion. Spotted by a curator, in 2003 he became the youngest artist ever to have a solo show at the Whitney Museum in New York. He was only twenty-five. McGinley is often praised for capturing the essence of a generation, but his work is not so easily pigeon-holed. “In the beginning all the stuff was documentary, but after a while I got bored with waiting for things to happen,” he recalls. So he embarked on a series of summer-long road trips across the United States with a van-load of models (kids cast from art schools and cities around the world) and began his experiments in staging reality. The results of these journeys are series such as Sun and Health (2006) and I Know Where the Summer Goes (2008). Later images such as “Brandee (Midnight Flight)” portray androgynous, twentysomethings somersaulting, running, tumbling, and leaping through wild landscapes. Amassed together, the work is a celebration of youth, hedonism, and endless summers. The nakedness of the models seems to connect them to nature, suggesting a primitive innocence. Yet however natural and carefree the imagery may appear, it has been artfully constructed. McGinley claims, “My photographs are my fantasy life. They’re the life I wish I was living.”

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Other artists who have documented their own youth culture include Larry Clark with Tulsa (1971). However, in stark contrast to the seedy underbelly of Clark’s world, McGinley offers boundless optimism, a serial portrait of kids having fun.

Not only is Brandee (the girl in flight) a motion blur, but the whole scene is also obscured by a swirling mass of highlights. These could be water drops, either rain or water deliberately sprayed into the composition. Indeed McGinley often shoots through smoke and water. The overall effect softens the hard lines of the image, much like the technique of sfumato employed by Leonardo da Vinci in the Mona Lisa (1503–06), and Brandee looks as if she has been painted into a maelstrom.

Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not Have Done That Originally a copywriter for Saatchi & Saatchi and JWT, Susie Hodge is author of more than 70 books for adults and children, including How to Survive Modern Art (2010), How to Paint Like the Impressionists: A Practical Guide to Re-Creating Your Own Impressionist Paintings (2004), The Great Artists (2010) and 50 Art Ideas You Really Need to Know (2011). Hodge has been painting and illustrating for more than 15 years, and runs writing and painting workshops and demonstrations for all age groups and abilities. She has taught practical art and art history in schools and colleges and writes educational resources for all kinds of institutions for both teachers and students. She has an MA in History of Art from London University.

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SUSIE HODGE

Ever since artists stopped trying to reproduce what they could

Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not Have Done That features works of modern art from Hans Arp to Andy Warhol and includes all media, from painting and sculpture to street art and installations. In each case, Susie Hodge places the artwork in its cultural context, explaining how even works of apparent simplicity have expressed complex notions within the history of ideas. She identifies just what is so special about 100 specially selected works of modern art, whether the expression of an inner torment, or an idea borne out of social or political events. In doing so, she reveals that a fiveyear-old could not possibly have created any of the works included in this book even if he or she did possess the technical ability to produce it. Thought provoking and illuminating, Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not Have Done That is guaranteed to transform, as well as inform, your gallery experiences for years to come.

see in favor of attempting to express their feelings about their subjects, critics have likened their art to the untutored efforts

of children. In this enjoyable and thought-provoking book, art

historian Susie Hodge examines 100 works of modern art that have attracted critical hostility and explains how they are inspired

WHY YOUR FIVE-YEAR-OLD COULD NOT HAVE DONE THAT

SUSIE HODGE

MODERN ART EXPLAINED

and logical extensions of the artistic ideas of their time. • 224pp

• An engaging and enlightening reappraisal of contemporary art.

• Full-color reproductions of 100 key modern art pieces.

• 198 x 140 mm / 7½ x 5½ in • Rights sold: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand • WSSP

Front cover image: Number 22 Christie’s Images/The Bridgem ARS, NY and DACS, London 20

Back cover image: Lobster tele Rotterdam, The Netherlands/ Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, D

26 Really Works Series

ReViVaLisM

Planet Gaia

myThology

vivienne Westwood

2010

Historical revivalism remains a constant theme in fashionable dress. The corset appears frequently in British designer Vivienne Westwood’s work, and here the “Loyalty to Gaia” print corset is a symbol of selfdiscipline and restraint. The mannered attitude of “romanticism”—finding expression in the resurrection of historical ideas—extends to an engagement with the cultural and atmospheric values of former periods, and revivalism would be meaningless without these connections. The Greek poet Hesiod wrote in c.700 bce of a “golden age,” recalling the halcyon days of an eternal springtime. He recognized humankind’s innate desire to return to a place of imagined serenity and safety. Westwood constantly references an ideal version of the past at the same time as posing questions about culture, art, and society. In her “Planet Gaia” collection from 2010, she refreshed the insolent punk evangelism of her own genesis to inspire the new generation to care about the planet. Delphos dress (1912) Mariano Fortuny

Bride of Christ dress (1996) Christian Lacroix

We have the choice to become more cultivated and therefore more human— or by muddling along as usual we shall remain the destructive and selfdestroying animal, the victim of our own cleverness.” Vivienne Westwood Drawing on the power of mother earth mythology for inspiration, Westwood combines an eloquent diversity of fabrics and imagery within a single outfit. A calf-length duster in crystal organza—symbolizing the ozonethreatened troposphere—encloses a front-laced and peplumed corset of her pagan Watteau era. It is worn above printed, frayed clam diggers and pleat-fronted boxers. The badged trouser is adorned with a monochrome rustic engraving of a preindustrial eden of flora and fauna. Goddess dress (2008) Rodarte

Warrior Women (2010) Rick Owens

Front-laced bustier; low-cut clam diggers with unfinished edges; printed boxers.

eXOTiCisM

Caftan

eCleCTICISm

emilio Pucci

1969

The hippies were a 1960s youth subcult who preferred exotic garments bought on their global travels to the mass-produced and machine-made clothes retailing in the Western fashion system. On the hippie trail to India and Morocco, they sourced vernacular dress, where the construction of the garment is rooted in the simplest way of utilizing the width of the fabric. This concept is epitomized by the simple T-shaped caftan, a loosely fitting garment open at the neck with deep armholes often cut in one with the body. First depicted in the art of Ancient Persia from 600 bce, by the thirteenth century the caftan had spread into Eastern Europe and Russia, and those worn at the royal court of the Ottoman Empire in the fourteenth century were renowned for their lavish embellishment. In the 1960s, couturiers and high-end designers responded to the hippie trend, and Emilio Pucci fashioned his vibrant polychromatic prints into a relaxed yet glamorous version worn by celebrities such as Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor.

Pucci’s designs captured the postwar desire for travel. The clothes were lightweight, and the dazzling prints reflected the exotic, color-filled horizons of his jet-setting clientele. he drew his inspiration from an eclectic array of sources, including Renaissance painting and the regalia of the Palio race in Sienna. These images were filtered through the medium of his signature style: abstract, non-figurative form and psychedelic swirls of color, often controlled by borders of contrasting print and signed simply “emilio.”

Robe Sorbet (1911) Paul Poiret

Polychromatic slip dress (2004) Christian Lacroix

Haute-hippie caftan (1973) Pierre Cardin

Toga cocktail dress (2010) Matthew Williamson

[My father] was a minimalist before minimalism; a jet-setter before jets were flying; a scientist before fabric technology became a discipline; provocative in his modernity and sartorial daring.” Laudomia Pucci

Pucci caftans (1969), modeled on the rooftop of Palazzo Pucci, Florence, Italy.

When Fashion Really Works MARNIE FOGG

When Fashion Really Works showcases eighty outstanding fashion confections, from the birth of the industry in the mid-19th century to the present day, and defines the characteristics of the garments that render the design both influential and iconic. Succinct yet enlightening text and dynamic fashion photographs—accompanied by quotes from designers and critics—enable readers to swiftly identify what makes each chosen garment so successful. Exploring how a one-season statement becomes a fashion classic, this is a must-have book for all those who love fashion and who want to discover what it is that elevates certain garments to iconic status.

• In-depth analysis of carefully selected garments. • Includes biographies of featured designers.

• Written by highly respected fashion expert Marnie Fogg.

• 224pp • 127 x 177 mm / 5 x 7 in • All rights available • WFRW

Really Works Series 27

above others? Why do some creations have so much more impact than others? When Fashion Really WoRks showcases a selection of eighty outstanding fashion confections, from the birth of the industry in the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Fashion expert Marnie Fogg defines the characteristics of the garments that render the outfit both influential and iconic, from those that appropriate other cultures, such as Jeanne lanvin’s exotic robe de style, to the use of underwear as outerwear, as exemplified by Jean-Paul Gaultier’s corset dress, and from the silhouette-changing “new look” by Christian Dior to the slashed robes of Rei kawakebo for Commes des Garçons.

WHEN Fashion REALLY WORKS

Why do some designs stand head and shoulders

WHEN FASHION REALLY WORKS

When Architecture Really Works DENNA JONES

Exceptional architecture satisfies at a deep level, producing emotions in the viewer that go far beyond functional considerations—from elation caused by soaring spires to pride and reassurance engendered by bold statements of civic unity. When Architecture Really Works features a selection of eighty architectural masterpieces from around the world. Each building is analyzed using ten criteria—security, happiness, nature, endurance, solace, spectacle, community, beauty, symmetry, and space—identifying the elements of each one that distinguish it from its peers. This book lays bare the unique defining qualities of key works by the greatest architects, opening readers’ eyes to the beauty of each building.

• Incisive analysis of the defining qualities of great architecture. • Includes a useful directory of featured architects.

• Showcases eighty outstanding buildings, from ancient to modern.

• 224pp • 127 x 177 mm / 5 x 7 in • All rights available • WDR2

Marnie Fogg

28 Really Works Series

When Art Really Works ANDY PANKHURST AND LUCINDA HAWKSLEY

Andy Pankhurst Lucinda Hawksley

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texture, and incongruity—that make it so successful and distinguish it from its peers. When Art Really

Works is an indispensable book for all those who love looking at art and who want to discover more about what separates good art from great art. • 224pp • 127 x 177 mm / 5 x 7 in • Rights sold: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand

• Illuminating appraisal of eighty of the world’s greatest masterpieces.

• Directory of featured artists, including a list of key works and their locations.

• WARW

When Photography Really Works VAL WILLIAMS

Val Williams

When Photography Really Works showcases eighty distinguished photographs from around the world

standing

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and throughout time—from the first daguerrotypes to

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today’s digital masterpieces, and by photographers

, with social

as diverse as Alfred Stieglitz, Ernst Haas, Edward Weston, Rineke Dijkstra, and Martin Parr. The insightful text will open readers’ eyes to the defining

qualities of the key photographs of every period and genre, from portraiture to landscape and from photojournalism to the nude. • 224pp • 127 x 177 mm / 5 x 7 in • Rights sold: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand • HPRW

• Analytical approach to photography that can be applied to all photographs.

• Directory of featured photographers, with key works and their locations.

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When Design Really Works SUSIE HODGE

Why are some designs more successful and influential than others? When Design Really Works showcases eighty outstanding designs, from the LC4 chaise longue and the

others, and why do some products, services, or

Citroen 2CV to the Penguin paperback and the Dr. Martens boot. Featuring designers as diverse as Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto, Dieter Rams, Ron Arad, and Philippe Starck, this insightful book highlights the elements of each design that distinguish it from

objects enrich our lives while others don’t? When

its peers, such as functionality, innovative use of materials or technologies, and aesthetic appeal, explaining just what it is that makes the design so great. When Design Really Works will open your eyes to the defining qualities of the enduring product

Design Really Works presents a selection of eighty

designs that have become part of our everyday lives.

exceptional designs over time and from around the world, assessing just what it is that makes each

WHen DeSign ReALLy WoRkS

Why are we more receptive to some designs than

one so iconic, innovative, or satisfying. Lively and

WHen DeSign ReALLy WoRkS Susie Hodge

accessible text enables readers to understand the defining qualities of each design and exactly what makes the objects so great.

• A lucid appraisal of eighty of the world’s

• 224pp

greatest designers.

• 127 x 177 mm / 5 x 7 in

• Includes a useful directory of featured

• All rights available

designers.

• WDRW

When Modern Art Really Works SUSIE HODGE

the early twentieth century, can be confusing, Why are some works of modern art so much more

memorable and powerful than others? When Modern

Art Really Works showcases eighty outstanding works from the earliest examples of abstraction in

amusing, or intriguing. What makes a successful the late nineteenth century to the groundbreaking

masterpieces of the twentieth century by artists as diverse as Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Jackson Pollock, Bridget Riley, Ed Ruscha, and Lucian Freud.

work of modern art? What makes a modern artist When Modern Art Really Works highlights the elements of each work that distinguish it from its

peers explaining just what it is that makes it so

great. The insightful text will open your eyes to the

valued, and will modern works stand the test of time? defining qualities of the key works of the last hundred

years of artistic experimentation, from portraits to landscape and from sculpture to installations.

In When Modern Art Really Works, Susie Hodge identifies the qualities of eighty groundbreaking © Quintessence Editions Limited 2011

wHen MODeRn ART ReAlly wORkS

Modern art, usually defined as art produced since

wHen MODeRn ART ReAlly wORkS

works that are celebrated for their daring and influence, assessing just what it is that makes these artworks valued and respected.

• Examines eighty of the world’s greatest works of modern art.

• Written by a highly respected art and design historian.

• 224pp • 127 x 177 mm / 5 x 7 in • All rights available • WMAR

Susie Hodge

30 Sport and Leisure

To many, the racing bicycle is a cult object, a

of bicycles and the jewel in Italy’s

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For years the only bike brand that

uintessentially French and ridden all time.

B I K E !

M A N S H I P. S P E E D .

MOORE • BENSON

vehicle of dreams, a marvel of engineering and aesthetics. With such enthusiasts in mind, Bike! is the first book to be produced on the history of the world’s most famous racing-bike and component manufacturers. Within its pages you will discover the beautifully illustrated story of the artisans and visionary sportsmen who joined forces to create two-wheeled legends. From the cradle of road biking on the plains of northern Italy to the birthplace of mountain biking, Marin County, California, Bike! unmasks the soul behind names like Colnago, Shimano and Campagnolo. Distributed throughout the book are special double-page photographic features on nine landmark bikes, from Fausto Coppi’s 1952 Bianchi to Graeme Obree’s revolutionary ‘Old Faithful’.

B I K E !

Completed by sublime photography and graphic timelines, this book is the most striking tribute ever created to the craftsmanship, precision and speed of the racing bicycle. Co-edited by seasoned cycling journalist Daniel Benson and cycling veteran and bestselling author Richard Moore, Bike! is the perfect book for cycling fanatics and design aficionados alike.

A TRIBUTE TO THE W O R L D ’ S G R E AT E S T

R AC I N G B I C YC L E S

R I C H A R D M O O R E & DA N I E L B E N S O N

FOR E WOR D BY ROB ERT PEN N

Bike!

A Tribute to the World’s Greatest Racing Bicycles RICHARD MOORE & DANIEL BENSON

To some, the racing bicycle is a vehicle of dreams, a marvel of engineering and aesthetics. Bike! is the first book on the history of the world’s most famous racing-bike and component manufacturers. From the cradle of road biking on the plains of northern Italy to the birthplace of mountain biking, Marin County, California, Bike! unmasks the history and the soul behind names such as Shimano and Campagnolo. Interspersed throughout are special features on landmark bikes that introduced groundbreaking technology, such as Maurice Garin’s Ondiana cycle in the first Tour de France of 1903 and the Team Sky Pinarello Dogma of 2010. Completed by sublime photography and graphic timelines, this book is the most striking tribute ever created to the craftsmanship, precision, and speed of the racing bicycle.

• A study of more than forty international manufacturers. • Striking photographs of bikes and components.

• Edited by a seasoned cycling veteran and bestselling author. • 352pp • 242 x 199 mm / 9½ x 7¾ in • Rights sold: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand • VL22

Sport and Leisure 31

A unique tribute to the world’s most hallowed fashion brands, Heritage is not about banal retro styling or taking refuge in past glories; it is about brands with a solid backstory that chime with the story of our culture and that still makes sense today. This illuminating source book takes you on a captivating journey through Europe and North America, uncovering the most fabled creators, from Hermès of Paris and Trickers of London through to legendary US boot brands Chippewa and Wesco.

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Both beautiful to look at and highly informative, Heritage comprises two unique sections: the first provides in-depth portraits of fifty of the finest heritage fashion brands—renowned labels and “hidden gems”—the second is an essential directory of a further 150 brands, which includes details of key items and where to find them. Each featured brand is beautifully illustrated—with historical and modern imagery—and contributes to the story of how artisans from all over the world have created exceptional objects of desire that have endured because of their superb quality, superior craftsmanship, and timeless design appeal. Lively, insightful text also explores manufacturing processes and materials, and reveals how the most revered fashion brands have maintained astonishingly long lineages: for example, UK hatters James Lock & Co. dates back to 1676, yet still retains the ability to survive in the modern marketplace, while the relatively “young” United States has a whole host of brands—Brooks Brothers (1818) through to Coach handbags (1941)— with a fascinating history in the production of “must-have” artisanal goods. Luxurious and sophisticated, Heritage will captivate and inform even the most avid fashion devotee.

Luxury

A Tribute to the World’s Most Enduring Fashion Brands CAROLINE COX

In a climate of saturated multimedia, luxury brands with an established heritage light up the fashion world like a lighthouse in a storm. Consumers value brands with a long-standing reputation of excellence, and those featured in Luxury have proved their worth across successive generations. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this sophisticated publication provides in-depth portraits of fifty of the finest heritage fashion brands, as well as an essential directory of a further 150. Readers will be taken on a captivating journey through Europe, North America, and Asia, uncovering the most fabled creators, from Hermès of Paris and Trickers of London through to legendary US boot brands Chippewa and Wesco. Luxury will delight and inform even the most avid fashion devotee.

• A comprehensive guide to iconic luxury fashion brands. • Illustrated with sublime fashion photographs.

• Written by international fashion authority Caroline Cox. • 288pp • 290 x 238 mm / 11½ x 9½ in • All rights available • HEFN

32 Popular Culture

RAFAEL SCHACTER

THE WORLD ATLAS OF STREET ART AND GRAFFITI

THE

SCHACTER

WORLD ATLAS OF STREET ART AND GRAFFITI

The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti RAFAEL SCHACTER

Art surrounds us and can be seen on any city street or public space all over the world. From Steve Powers in Philadelphia to Banksy in Bristol, and from Blek le Rat and JR in Paris to Os Gêmeos in Brazil and Drewfunk in Australia, The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti is the first serious, in-depth geographical survey of international urban art. The lives and works of urban artists are inextricably bound to the streets, and this extensively researched survey features specially commissioned city maps created by major graffiti and street artists from each region to give readers an “insider” view of their urban landscapes. Lively and informative, this exciting reference traces the development of the art form around the world and demonstrates its challenge to contemporary ideas about the mapping of urban space.

• Places an ever-popular art form into its historical context. • Specially commissioned city “maps” by key street artists. • Features 120 of the world’s greatest street artists.

• 400pp • 235 x 220 mm / 9¼ x 8½ in • Rights sold: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand • WAOS

Popular Culture 33

E–ORSON WELLES NAPOLEON–STANLEY KUBRICK KALEIDOSCOPE–ALFRED HITCHCOCK THE T–DAVID LYNCH MEGALOPOLIS–FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA THE JOURNEY OF G. MASTOR GREATEST FEDERICO FELLINI BATMAN vs SUPERMAN –DARREN ARONOFSKY THE WHITE HOTEL– B MOVIES K KALEIDOSCOPE–ALFRED HITCHCOCK THE GREATEST MOVIES YOU’LL NEVER SEE BA YOU’LL O BERTOLUCCI SHANTARAM–PETER WEIR MEGALOPOLIS–FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA DO NEVER RSON WELLES NAPOLEON–STANLEY KUBRICK KALEIDOSCOPE–ALFRED HITCHCOCK NA SEE LEY KUBRICK THE JOURNEY OF G. MASTORNA–FEDERICO FELLINI THE WHITE HOTEL–B DO BERTOLUCCI NIGHT SKIES–STEVEN SPIELBERG RONNIE ROCKET–DAVID LYNCH MEG FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA GORMENGHAST–TERRY GILLIAM NAPOLEON–STANLEY KUBR POLEON–STANLEY KUBRICK NIGHT SKIES–STEVEN SPIELBERG DON QUIXOTE–ORSON W DARREN ARONOFSKY DON QUIXOTE–ORSON WELLES SIMON BRAUND BATMAN VS SU LEY KUB KUBRICK THE JOURNEY OF G. MASTORNA–FEDERICO FELLINI NIGHT SKIES– S

st Movies You’ll Never See ientere et pultorem ocae nessolute viterbem tia, Fulto hus invente me in sercere sti ntium. Id me clut videntere mo cat, sedestra mentrudemuro eatuam. quam untrum es esicatur, ut tort emque demqua ia re nonestis mori patus consimandes An dius ulicae rei publibusquo inat venter ut ad utem tesimum movenic ientem ocut, nonem capes terniribefac in dem um isteati lintemo entent. Mul m quam, ut in terorit ipsom lorem.

Simon Braund ientere que cupioret pultorem ocae nessolute viterbem omnia occitia Fulto hus invente me in sercere dinere intesti ntium. Id me clut videntere nequodium mo Cat, sedestra mentrudemuro essulic asteatuam, quam untrum es esicatur, utasdam sperratro etortemque demqua ia re nonestis restriorum mori patus consimandes An dius ponoterei sulicae rei publibusquo inat venter ut ad cit; horiorio utem tesimum movenic ientem ocutatus, vilintum et; nonem capes terniribefac in dem actudam utum isteati lintemo entent. Mul vidiemquam quam inatimium Nihillabit, quam maios maionves bontia nos Ad caelatus, videric astimih inuling ulintuastrae hentu estistrit? quam in sena, us consum nonsus res videfecute iam consultorte avoltor avoccit.

BRAUND

The Greatest Movies You’ll Never See SIMON BRAUND

From Stanley Kubrick’s Napoleon to the Nick Cave-scripted sequel to Gladiator, this is the definitive guide to cinematic masterpieces that were never completed. Recognizing the value of ambitious but unfinished works, The Greatest Movies You’ll Never See pays homage to each film’s extraordinary vision and promise in engaging and enlightening text. Whether exploring one director’s casual jottings or reviewing another’s concept art, this book reveals the talent behind each project, the initial concept, the movie’s potential for success, and the reasons it was never progressed. Displaying original artwork from a variety of top design studios of imagined posters of the movies featured, The Greatest Movies You’ll Never See reveals the consequences of man’s imagination exceeding his grasp.

• Includes rarely seen preliminary movie materials.

• Features re-imagined posters of films that were never made. • Written by a team of movie experts.

• 256pp • 242 x 182 mm / 11¼ x 8½ in • Rights sold: UK, US, Canada • PUFM

34 Popular Culture

THE COMPLETE ROAD MAP OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL

nd includes walk-on parts by scores scene before fame and fortune came ve to trace the connections and bands, including the unexpected anges, and all the missed chances me. Rock Connexions brings you behind-the-scenes secrets, and of the biggest names in music from Elvis and the Stones, to the Chili e evolution of the most important find a grab-bag of fascinating extras, record labels, producers, clubs, and owdown on the bands who made them h entertaining trivia to satisfy even ant to find out how the band you e your Rock Connexions.

Trace the intriguing inside story of, and connections between, the bands you love with Rock Connexions – a visual treat of a reference book packed with enticing trivia, iconic images, and an engaging, interactive depiction of rock’s many and varied key line-ups. Inside, you’ll find: An expert overview of the most groundbreaking and influential artists during the past fifty years of rock Key albums, performances, and turning points highlighted for each act Fascinating insight into not only each band’s eventful history but also into their remarkable musical legacy Special features devoted to legendary record labels, producers, clubs, and festivals, along with the stories of the bands who made them famous.

BRUNO MACDONALD

ROCK X CONNE

IONS FOREWORD BY

BRUNO MACDONALD

MICK ROCK

Rock Connexions

The Complete Road Map of Rock ’N’ Roll BRUNO MACDONALD

Rock Connexions sifts through the past fifty years to bring readers the histories of some of the biggest names in music. Tracing the development of key bands and the intriguing connections between the many artists, it’s a who’s who, and a who-knows-who, of the music industry. Special sections cover key record labels like Motown, producers like Rick Rubin, and clubs like New York’s CBGBs, as well as revealing the fascinating truth behind major music events, such as Woodstock, Live Aid, and Lollapalooza. Throughout the book, colorful timelines plot the achievements, connections, and influences of all rock ’n’ roll’s most significant and memorable bands. Brilliant, evocative images—including work by some of rock’s most acclaimed photographers—complete the visual feast.

• A unique record of rock’s most important lineups. • Presented in chronological order.

• Generously illustrated with photographs.

• 288pp • 242 x 182 mm / 9½ x 7 in • Rights sold: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand • RCON

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Writer, musician and university lecturer, Terry

Burrows is among the world’s bestselling authors on the subject of the guitar and music tuition. He

Track the Lineage of the World’s Classic Sports Cars has sold in excess of four million books in at least

a dozen different languages – not only on music but on subjects as diverse as history, technology and

popular psychology. As a musician he has recorded over 40 albums in a wide variety of musical styles and under numerous pseudonyms. His music has

been heard across the globe both in films and BBC

documentaries. Recent performances have included

DARRYL SLEATH the prestigious Aldeburgh classical festival. He lives in London.

In the two decades since Ozzy Osbourne hired him

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the pop, rock, jazz and country

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Like other guitars in the Jet series, the Firebird originally featured a pair of singlecoil DeArmond pickups.

WHITE PENGUIN (1955–62)

The Holy Grail for Gretsch collectors; only a tiny number of White Penguins were originally built.

JET FIREBIRD (1961–70)

From 1968, Filter’Tron pickups were replaced by Gretsch Super’Trons.

WHITE PENGUIN (1961–62)

A twin-cutaway version of Gretsch’s iconic White Penguin model.

CHET ATKINS HOLLOW BODY (1955–61)

The 6120 is the most important guitar in Gretsch’s history, largely thanks to Chet Atkins’s endorsements.

revered the world over. Writing and recording with

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• A sumptuous and definitive photographic catalogue of more than 200 key guitar models selected from across the spectrum of guitar making.

Classic Car Family Trees illustrates how the most Osbourne led to multi-platinum success, inspiring him to create the now legendary band Black Label Society in 1998. In the decade plus since, BLS has

turned the notion of what a rock band should be

• Unique and extensive family trees, including five fold out posters, graphically illustrate how 500 guitar models from 12 manufacturers have evolved over the years.

celebrated performance machines developed, in upside down by inspiring legions of fans (known as Berserkers) all over the world to follow the mantra: Strength, Determination, Merciless, Forever (SDMF for short). Wylde and his Berserkers have established

• Authoritative text, a full listing of specifications, player portrait and cover illustration of a recommended recording accompany every featured guitar.

terms of style and technical innovation, during the a heavy metal institution true to the vision of

uncompromising, unfiltered and unrestrained rock

’n’ roll. Zakk Wylde’s inspiration comes not only from

• A captivating journey into the world of guitars – whether you’re an enthusist looking for a visual treat or a geek in search of the most obscure detail.

sports car’s heyday from 1945 to the early 1980s. the fans, but from such notable guitarists as Randy

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PRINCESS (1962–63)

The original Corvette design was reminiscent of Gibson’s twin-cutaway Les Paul Junior. From 1963, the Corvette body was modified along the lines of the new Gibson SG Junior.

CORVETTE “GOLD DUKE” (1966)

Custom guitars were a growing business in the 1960s. The rounded, upturned headstock of the two “Duke” models was very unusual for Gretsch.

CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN (1962–81)

Twin-cutaway Electrotone version of the Country Gentleman.

vocal stylings of Elton John, Gregg Allman and late

More than 400 individual classic cars are traced Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant. Wylde has won nearly every guitar award imaginable, graced the cover of every guitar magazine thinkable on

numerous occasions and is a major influence to the

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such as Ferrari, Porsche, Maserati, and Jaguar,

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covering the entire spectrum of the sports car genre.

fold-out posters.

• Definitive illustrated catalog of 200 iconic sports cars.

The mahogany-bodied Corvette was Gretsch’s first true solid-body electric guitar.

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• Extensive family trees, including eight

CORVETTE (1961–70)

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within the family trees of influential manufacturers new battalion of rock guitarists.

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Guitar Family Trees is a striking visual account of the most prominent guitars produced by the greatest manufacturers in the instrument’s recent history, from Spanish classical acoustic guitars through to state-of-the-art models designed for interaction with computer software. Arranged by manufacturer, the book provides a textual and photographic catalog of household guitar names, including detailed specifications for each of the 200 guitars featured.

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Shoes tells the complete story of shoe design, from the prehistoric sandal, through the 1940s wedge to the extreme architectural designs of Pierre Hardy for Balenciaga. Join fashion expert Caroline Cox as she traces the evolution of sixty iconic designs, placing each benchmark shoe in its social and cultural context. Along the way, she reviews the pioneering work of key designers, such as Hollywood’s David Evins and Italy’s Salvatore Ferragamo, and esteemed manufacturers, including Christian Louboutin and Sergio Rossi. Also highlighted are successful celebrity associations, such as Kate Moss and Vivienne Westwood. The perfect book for shoe lovers everywhere.

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The Fashion Design Directory is the ultimate guide to who’s who in the world of fashion design. A comprehensive introduction leads you through the most important developments in fashion throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, placing all the most influential names in context. You are then treated to page after striking page of brand showcases. Ordered alphabetically for ease of reference, each of these sumptuous features presents an overview of the evolution of the designer or fashion house, together with an engaging visual timeline that uses exclusive runway images to highlight crucial moments, signature pieces and defining looks throughout the designer’s history. Finally, a stunning fabric swatch directory allows you to view a range of the most arresting, important and memorable prints from forty key designers.

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In a society where what we wear, “who” we wear, and how we look says so much about who we are and what we represent, designers and fashion houses hold immense power. They no longer simply design and make beautiful clothes for us to wear; they present entire glamorous looks, lavish lifestyles, and alluring identities for us to buy into. Written by an expert whose fashion knowledge extends worldwide, The Fashion Design Directory is the ultimate guide to who’s who in the world of fashion design, presenting an enticing panorama of 125 key players from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day—the people and companies who have shaped the world of fashion as we know it and defined the modern perception of style.

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worldwide in twenty-four languages, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die celebrates the great and groundbreaking, classic and cult, must-see movies of all time and offers a treasure trove of incisive, witty and revealing insights into the world of film. This newly revised and updated edition of 1001 Movies is illustrated with hundreds of stunning film stills, portraits and poster art, bringing together the most significant movies from all genres, from action to Western, through animation, comedy, documentary, musical, noir, romance, thriller, short and sci-fi. The selection includes movies from over 30 countries and spans more than a century of extraordinary cinema. Whether your passion is rom-com or art house, The Blue Angel or Blue Velvet, 1001 Movies is the book for you.

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1001 Movies

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The phenomenal success of this book has turned it into a household name. Featuring films from every continent and every genre, from art house to horror and from musicals to westerns, 1001 Movies is the definitive guide to movie greatness, celebrating the best of the best in more than a century of film. Completely revised for 2013, this exciting updated edition features a fresh new design, 500 original movie posters, and 200 new movie stills throughout the book. All the most recent box-office smashes and critically acclaimed films are reviewed together with fifty previously overlooked masterpieces. Quotes by movie directors and critics plus entertaining facts complement the incisive reviews and vital statistics of each film to make this the most fact-filled edition ever.

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Planet of the Apes

Franklin J. Schaffner, 1968

U.S. (20th Century Fox, APJAC) • 112 min • Color

1968

Producer Mort Abrahams, Arthur P. Jacobs Screenplay Michael Wilson, Rod Serling, from novel La Planète des singes by Pierre Boulle Photography Leon Shamroy Music Jerry Goldsmith Cast Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Linda Harrison Oscar John Chambers (honorary award— makeup) Oscar nominations Morton Haack (costume), Jerry Goldsmith (music)

A classic science-fiction adventure that remains as powerful today as when it was first released, Planet of the Apes was a project that had the potential to go horribly wrong—the 2001 Tim Burton remake being an example of just how. Even if the $100 million budget was still two decades away, it was still a risky proposition to make a movie of Pierre Boulle’s novel La Planète des singes. So many actors in ape suits was surely a recipe for audiences sniggering rather than cowering behind their hands. Before the film went into production, makeup supremo John Chambers allayed the fears of studio bosses by shooting a test scene with Charlton Heston (playing the human character, Taylor) and Edward G. Robinson (as apeman Dr. Zaius). Once the ape makeup was proved convincing, Chambers was given $50,000 to develop the simian effects in the film—Robinson, fearing hours in makeup chair would threaten his already failing health, pulled out and was replaced by Maurice Evans. It was money well spent. The apes that Taylor and his two fellow astronauts encounter when their spaceship crashes on a desolate planet are scary indeed, especially when we and Taylor realize that they rule and humans are the mute animals in this strange place. The casting is perfect—Heston, running around in little more than a leather handkerchief, is butch and gruff, and Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter,

Gaav The Cow Dariush Mehrjui, 1968 Iran (Iranian Ministry of Culture) • 100m • BW

Language Farsi Producer Dariush Mehrjui Screenplay Dariush Mehrjui, from play by Gholam-Hossein Saedi Photography Fereduyn Ghovanlu Music Hormoz Farhat Cast Ezzatolah Entezami, Mahmoud Dowlatabadi, Parviz Fanizadeh, Jamshid Mashayekhi, Ali Nassirian, Esmat Safavi, Khosrow Shojazadeh, Jafar Vali Berlin International Film Festival Dariush Mehrjui (OCIC award—recommendation, forum of new film

John Cassavetes and his wife Gena Rowlands collaborated on a number of challenging and risky projects, but it was Rowlands’s exhausting portrayal of a housewife’s impending nervous breakdown in A Woman Under the Influence that remains the apotheosis of their improvisationmannerisms, Rowlands’s descent into madness eventually gives way to the realization that her frustrating behavior may not be as spontaneous or debilitating as it seems. Similarly, her rock of a husband (Peter Falk) may not be as sane as he initially appears to be, and the same could be said for his support network of friends and acquaintances. Stuck in the middle are the couple’s three children, a steady reminder that amidst the confusion is a surprisingly operational (if decidedly unconventional) nuclear family. In fact, A Woman Under the Influence may best be considered an unflinching depiction of what it sometimes takes to keep a family together, though Cassavetes never injects the film with such blatant moralizing. Rather, he prefers to leave the action ambiguous and relentless, united by Rowlands’s unhinged and kinetic performance, and a strangely touching sentimentalism that achieves its emotional force honestly—mostly free from standard-issue plot conventions. JKl 485

Memento

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2000

U.S. (Remember, Newmarket, Todd) 113 min • B/W & Color

Producer Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd Screenplay Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan Photography Wally Pfister Music David Julyan Cast Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior, Stephen Tobolowsky Oscar nominations Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan (screenplay), Dody Dorn (editing)

“Memory can change the shape of a room; it can change the color of a car. And memories can be distorted. They’re just an interpretation, they’re not a record, and they’re irrelevant if you have the facts. ” Leonard Shelby

i The film is based on Christopher Nolan’s brother (and co-scriptwriter) Jonathan’s story ‘Memento Mori.’

Based on his brother Jonathan’s story Memento Mori, British director Christopher Nolan’s second feature is a near-perfect psychological puzzle. Known to movie buffs as “the film filmed backward,” this modern film noir is told in stops and starts. Scenes appear in reverse chronological order then move forward again, presenting information that is useless until another parcel of the plot is supplied. An annoying gimmick in another director’s hands, Nolan makes the chronological scene shifting an effective way to unfold what is essentially a misguided murder mystery where the hero may or may not know that his facts are not “the facts.” Following a long tradition of memory loss within the film noir genre—Blue Dahlia (1945) and Suture (1993)—the main character’s amnesia is yet another exciting factor within a film that has many. Australian actor Guy Pearce stars as Leonard, a nervy and smug ex-insurance investigator. He wears nice suits and drives a nice car but stays in rundown motels, an indication of the self-imposed gumshoe he has become. Suffering from a rare form of amnesia (a real condition called anterograde amnesia, the inability to make new memories), Leonard keeps track of his actions through sticky notes and Polaroids, tattooing his body with the more important “truths” of the matter. His one aim is to avenge the rape and murder of his wife, a near-impossible task considering he has the slenderest of leads and can’t remember anything from the immediate past. The people around him, bedmate Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss) or chirpy Teddy (Joe Pantoliano), could be friends or could be the killer—he has no idea. In virtually every scene, Pearce gives a compelling, nervy performance as the man who is haplessly fanatical about his mission yet so incapable of making the decisions he needs to make. How the threads of the story are unraveled and reorganized is an impressive feat of logic minding and script continuity. This technical ploy demands the audience’s vigilance yet, in true film noir form, doesn’t reward it. In the end, it is the way the tale is told that is memorable, not the story itself. KK

Moulin Rouge!

Baz Luhrmann, 2001

U.S. / Australia (Bazmark) • 127 min • Color Producer Fred Baron, Martin Brown, Baz Luhrmann Screenplay Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce Photography Donald M. McAlpine Music Craig Armstrong Cast Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh Oscars Catherine Martin, Brigitte Broch (art direction), Catherine Martin, Angus Strathie (costume) Oscar nominations Fred Baron, Martin Brown, Baz Luhrmann (best picture), Nicole Kidman (actress), Donald M. McAlpine (photography), Jill Bilcock (editing), Maurizio Silvi, Aldo Signoretti (makeup), Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer, Roger Savage, Guntis Sics (sound)

i Catherine Zeta-Jones and Heath Ledger were contenders to play Satine and Christian.

Writer-director Baz Luhrmann effectively reinvented the movie musical with this brash, fast, gaudy, and unique tale that is the third of his “Red Curtain” trilogy, which began with Strictly Ballroom (1992) and continued with Romeo & Juliet (1996). Moulin Rouge! is a twenty-first-century MTV version of an 1890s Paris romance. As the theatrical curtain rises, we are introduced to the story of Christian (Ewan McGregor), a young Englishman who comes to Paris to be a writer. He soon makes contact with a group of artists led by Toulouse Lautrec (John Leguizamo) who want to stage a show, and who enlist Christian to write it. He approaches Moulin Rouge owner Harold Zidler (Jim Broadbent) for funds and falls in love with the beautiful star of the Moulin Rouge, Satine (Nicole Kidman). Of course, in the tradition of the best tortured romances, their love may never be, because she is betrothed to the slimy Duke (Richard Roxburgh) and, unbeknownst to Christian, she is also dying of consumption. McGregor is wide-eyed, charismatic, and sensitive as struggling writer Christian, and Kidman is a joy to watch as Satine—sexy, strong, and ravishing. Besides being a celebration of show business, of life, and of color, Moulin Rouge! is also a celebration of music, which Luhrmann uses to ingenious effect. The featured songs are all recognizable but used in a very unusual manner. Love or loathe this visual masterpiece, you could never say you have ever seen anything quite like it before. JB

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• Authoritatively written by a team of motorcycle experts.

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Can you tell a Tequila Sunrise from a Sundowner? And what do the White Russian, Flaming Caesar, and Rusty Nail have in common? Written by an international team of critics and connoisseurs, 1001 Cocktails You Must Taste Before You Die serves up a lip-smacking

selection of this most delicious of party-starters. Each review provides detailed recipes and tantalizing tasting notes for each drink, alongside recommendations for further investigation. You’ll also learn about the legendary barmen who created the world’s most-loved cocktails, the legendary bars where they served them, and the favorite tipples of the famous. An absorbing read for aperitif aficionados and novices alike, 1001 Cocktails takes you on an entertaining and educational bar crawl around the world—with no sore head in the morning.

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Breakfast Martini Late 1990s, London Flavor 1 spoon 2 shots ½ shot ½ shot Garnish

Orange marmalade (fine sliced) London dry gin Cointreau triple sec Freshly squeezed lemon juice Orange zest twist and slice of toast

Stir marmalade with gin in the base of a shaker until it dissolves. Add other ingredients, shake with ice, and fine strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with orange zest and toast.

This now world-famous drink was created in the late 1990s by bartender, raconteur, and long-term president of the United Kingdom Bartender’s Guild, Salvatore Calabrese. Salvatore is of proud Italian descent and typically wants little more than a swift espresso for breakfast. However, one morning, his English wife, Sally, made toast and marmalade and insisted that he sit down for breakfast. Salvatore enjoyed the tangy preservecovered toast immensely and came up with the idea for his Breakfast Martini. He took the jar of marmalade to work with him and, later that day, at London’s Library Bar in the Lanesborough Hotel, he perfected a cocktail that would become his legacy among bartenders and cocktail drinkers worldwide. Salvatore’s Breakfast Martini has a bittersweet flavor and therefore makes a wonderful aperitif to enjoy before lunch. It has inspired bartenders around the world to create their own unique combinations of flavors using preserves such as jam and marmalade. Over the past decade bartenders have also started to refer to classic cocktail books such as Harry Craddock’s The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930), in which Craddock specifies the recipe to a “Marmalade Cocktail” that is very similar to Salvatore’s Breakfast Martini. However, Salvatore maintains that the inspiration for his signature cocktail, which is simply a White Lady with the addition of marmalade, was an English breakfast tradition and not a classic English bartending book. SD

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Margarita Reposado tequila (100% agave) Cointreau triple sec Freshly squeezed lime juice Salt rim and lime wedge

Reposado tequila (100% agave) Freshly squeezed lime juice Agave nectar Lime wedge

Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

The Margarita is one of the best-known cocktails and it has a long but somewhat disputed history. It may have been invented as early as the 1930s when Young’s Market Company started distributing Cuervo tequila in the United States. However, there are many stories, and no proof, surrounding the origins of the cocktail. For example, Carlos “Danny” Herrera claims to have created the Margarita in 1947 or 1948 at his Rancho La Gloria bar in Rosarito, Mexico, for an actress called Marjorie King, who drank no spirit except tequila. He added Cointreau and lime, and the unique salt rim, and named his creation Margarita, the Spanish for “Marjorie.” Alternatively, the Margarita could simply be a twist on the “Daisy,” a classic cocktail dating back to Victorian times and made with citrus juice, sweetened with a syrup or liqueur, and fortified with a base spirit. Margarita is the Spanish word for “daisy.” XX

Created by Julio Bermejo and named after his family’s Mexican restaurant and bar in San Francisco, Tommy’s Margarita now appears on the menus of bars all around the world. In turn, the small family restaurant where the drink was created has become something of a mecca for bartenders and bar flies wanting to experience the now-famous drink in the bar where it was invented. Their journey is a well-rewarded. At Tommy’s, the classic Margarita triad of tequila, sugar, and triple sec is enhanced with agave syrup and handsqueezed Persian limes. The bar’s shelves groan with the largest selection of 100% agave spirit in the United States, and drinkers are encouraged to sample how different tequilas taste in the bar’s signature cocktail. If you join the Blue Agave Club and work your way through a selection of thirty-five tequilas, you will be awarded an oak-framed diploma and a T-shirt. XX

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Reposado tequila (100% agave) Freshly squeezed lime juice Cointreau triple sec Lime wedge and salt foam*

Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. Squirt salt foam over surface of drink from siphon.

As its name suggests, the Salt Foam Margarita is simply a classic Margarita cocktail with the addition of a layer of salt foam. Foams can be applied to the surface of practically any cocktail, the aroma and flavor of which usually contrast with that of the drink beneath, thus adding complexity. The secret behind the creation of foams is protein strings, which when unravelled form structures that hold air and harness flavor. Therefore, in order to produce a foam you need protein, and in the bar environment this is most commonly available as egg white or even cream; however, more hi-tech artificial protein substitutes, such as Hi-foamer, are also available. The magic is achieved by a reaction between the protein and Nitrous oxide (N2O), commonly known as laughing gas. XX *To Make Salt Foam: see p828

Pour ingredients into ice-filled glass, stir, and serve with straws.

The Batanga was created in 1961 by Don Javier Delgado Corona, the owner/bartender of La Capilla in Tequila, Mexico. Still mixing, even in his eighties, Don Javier is noted for stirring his drinks with a huge, somewhat menacing knife. The Batanga is a very popular drink throughout Mexico, helped by its being featured in an advertising campaign by El Tequileño, a tequila distilled close to Don Javier’s bar. The advertisements proudly hang on the bar’s walls, and naturally El Tequileño is Don Javier’s tequila of choice. Tequila the spirit is named after the town of Tequila, which lies about 40 miles (64 km) west of the city of Guadalajara in the Mexican state of Jalisco. La Capilla is by far the bestknown bar in the town. Rustic and very much a local’s haunt, it lies a few blocks away from the town’s main square and the José Cuervo distillery, which is open to the public and well worth a visit. XX

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Each and every person dreams, even if some claim not to. Dreaming is an important part of human experience crucial not only to general wellbeing but also to the understanding of our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. The desire to understand our dream life has a long and rich history, from ancient Egyptian and Native American interpretations to the studies of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. Organized by emotional theme, such as anger, fear, love, and loss, 1001 Dreams You Must Understand Before You Die provides analysis of 1001 case examples from every culture, enabling readers to better understand the meaning of their own dreams and the deeper workings of their subconscious. Evocative imagery and special archetypal dream treatments, including Freudian and Jungian interpretations, further enhance understanding, ensuring a rich journey of discovery.

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father call ing her name, not mine, and I felt very upset.”

it was as if she didn’t care about the raging storm.”

Being curled into a tight ball may be associated with feeling under attack or feeling the need to protect yourself from an issue. Fernandez had difficulties over the years with his parents and had received a third less than his sister in his father’s will (his mother predeceased his father). Although he hadn’t gone to a lawyer as yet he had personally challenged his sister over this. She wouldn’t back down on what she saw as her father’s last wish. The image of Fernandez as a tiny figure symbolized his self-esteem in relation to his family—the feeling that he’d always been the less valued child. The fact that he couldn’t open up out of the ball revealed his inner struggles over having tried to improve his relationship with his parents but not managing to succeed. His sister looking down angrily at him represented the difficulties in their relationship now. His father’s voice calling his sister signified a special place she had with their parents, increasing how belittled he felt. The nightmarish feel of this dream helped Fernandez realize that he needed to harden his resolve to continue to face and discuss these difficulties with his sister. PS

A storm raging outside of some sort of shelter often symbolizes that a problem is originating from outside the dreamer’s control. In this case, Linda’s marriage of three years was going through a difficult patch and she was angry with her mother for trying to take over. All she wanted was a bit of support but her mother had become over-involved, for instance phoning Linda’s husband behind Linda’s back to have words with him. The dream being set in Linda’s home symbolized how it reached to the core of Linda’s life. Being buffeted by a big storm represented Linda’s powerful emotions about her marital difficulties and her mother interfering. Her mother sitting through the storm represented how Linda saw her: as a law unto herself; Linda felt helpless against how strong her mother was. Trying to close the windows to shut out the storm symbolized Linda’s attempts to stifle her mother’s interference. Linda realized this nightmare was a wake-up call to set firmer boundaries with her mother. She resolved the situation by letting her mother know how much she valued her support when asked for, but that she was never to get involved in other ways. PS

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“I found myself lying in my bed with James, my new boyfriend. It was definitely my room and there was a sense of tension. But the tension was within me. James was lying bare, almost like a classical painting, his beautiful body splayed across the covers. My anxiety increased as I noticed an exotic bird perched on the edge of the bed. It was then that I noticed that the bedstead was made of wrought iron, when in real life mine is a basic wooden one. The bird just sat there, on the end of this decorative wrought-iron structure, and kept staring at me with piercing eyes. I waved one hand gently at it to try and startle it. I was hoping that the bird would fly off. But it didn’t, it only moved its head a bit as if it was glancing at every part of my body. James didn’t seem to notice this bird and I didn’t want to bother him. He was perfectly happy and relaxed the way he is after we’ve had sex.” Key Dream Symbolism When a piece of furniture that’s part of the dreamer’s life changes its design or structure it can symbolize a desire for change or indicate that a change has already started. Exotic birds often symbolize a desire for something more pleasurable or interesting. Birds taking flight in a dream may represent a desire to move on or escape from something.

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Carla’s dream is full of vivid imagery relating to the feeling that she can’t let go in bed with her new boyfriend James, despite wanting to. Carla has always felt inhibited about her body and what she sees as her lack of skills when it comes to sex. In the dream it is only Carla who is aware of the tension in the room, her bed being bigger and more decorative, and the exotic bird. This symbolizes that it is very much about her feelings rather than about James. This dream springs from her insecurities and desires. The tension permeating the dream symbolizes the tension within Carla about wanting to be a good lover, enjoying a freer sexual attitude. This theme has recurred in her waking life and she often thinks about it. Her bed changing from a basic wooden structure into a decorative, strong wrought-iron bedstead symbolizes a type of wish fulfilment. She wishes the bedrock of her sex life—literally her bed—was more exciting than it is. The wood has changed from something mundane into something special, representing the journey she’d like to make as a lover. This image fully mirrors her desire to try new, inventive things. The distinctive image of the exotic bird staring at Carla, and her feeling that it was looking at “every part” of her, symbolizes her own self-examination and selfcriticism. She feels uncomfortable with the bird staring at her but really it represents her own discomfort with sexual relationships. She tries to wave off the bird, which represents the way that she has waved away various chances to be honest about her sexual insecurities. Her dream casts James in the role he has in waking life, as a man that’s sexually satisfied and at ease in bed. Her wish is to be like this with him. Carla found it illuminating discussing the symbols of her dream. It gave her an impetus to face her sexual inhibitions head on. She used her dream as a way to open this conversation with James, who had no idea she felt so inhibited. PS

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Sometimes called the “king of asanas,” Headstand is one of the most challenging poses in yoga. It is an inverted Mountain pose and replenishes every cell in the body. It is strongly rejuvenating and benefits all the internal organs, glands, and nerves. In addition, Headstand strengthens the deep abdominal muscles and tones the muscles that support full respiration. Every part of the body has to work against gravity to lift its own weight. Because of its inverted position, Headstand rests the heart. If performed correctly (the weight must be kept mainly on the arms and elbows), it can realign the neck and strengthen arms, wrists, and hands. It is also said to balance the spirit. If you feel any pain in the neck, come out of the pose. Consult a yoga teacher if you have high blood pressure, glaucoma, osteoporosis, or are pregnant. Build up to Headstand with Dolphin.

In this variation of Headstand, the head and arms create a tripod, and the weight is carried mostly by the head itself, with the arms used mainly for balance. It is very important that the head is aligned correctly with the spine to prevent discomfort and damage to the neck. You may need to use a folded blanket when starting out with this pose, but be careful that there is not too much padding because this may destabilize your balance. The head is considered to be the “seat of Brahman” (the soul), and Headstand poses are important in yoga because their practice helps to promote blood flow through the brain, making the mind clearer and more focused. This asana is often used as an entry pose to some of the arm balances, such as One Legged Sage Balance. The benefits (and cautions) are the same as those for Headstand.

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A pupil of Parmenides, Zeno of Elea lived in a Greek colony in Italy in the fifth century bce. Although his ideas are only known to us through comments in the works of later Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, Zeno is famous for his teasing paradoxes. The paradox of the arrow is a thought experiment that challenges commonsense notions of time and movement. When an arrow is shot from a bow, it appears obvious that the flying arrow moves. But Zeno denies it is ever in motion. He invites us to look at the arrow at any moment during its flight—as it were, freezing the frame. We will see that, in that instant, the arrow is at rest, statically occupying its place in space, no more no less. But the flight of the arrow is simply a succession of instants. Since in every single instant

According to traditional biographies, Siddhartha Gautama was a prince from northern India who renounced his privileged life to seek spiritual awakening. At first he followed the ascetic tradition of Indian holy men, mortifying the flesh with extreme fasting and other hardships. After seven years of such striving, and now so emaciated as to be barely alive, he came to sit under the Bodhi Tree at Gaya. One evening, he accepted a little nourishing food, relaxed, and felt a profound change overtake him. After sitting through the night, at dawn he achieved a state of perfect understanding, becoming a Buddha (“enlightened one”). Siddhartha’s insight into the nature of reality was later formulated as the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism. The first truth is that life, as usually lived, is suffering

“Zeno’s arguments . . . cause much “Birth is suffering, aging is suffering, disquietude to those who try to solve them.” illness is suffering, death is suffering.” Aristotle, Physics, 6:9

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the arrow is immobile, there is never an instant when it is in motion. Our impression of the arrow moving is therefore an illusion, according to Zeno. The implications of Zeno’s vision are radical. If time is a series of static, unconnected moments, then in reality the world is unchanging and eternal, without past or future. A sensible person is, of course, loathe to accept such notions. One solution to Zeno’s arrow paradox seemed obvious to Aristotle. He argued that there were no “instants” of time. As he put it, “Time is not composed of indivisible moments.” In other words, time flows continuously, like a stream, from the past into the future, freeing the arrow to fly to its target. But British philosopher Bertrand Russell, in the early twentieth century, accepted Zeno’s arrow paradox as “a very plain statement of a very elementary fact.” AE

(duhkha)—frustration of desire, losing what we want, having to live with what we don’t want. The second truth is that suffering results from clinging to the illusory things of the world with desire or hatred, striving for one or fleeing another. The third truth spells out the solution: the achievement of nirvana, the state of enlightenment in which the world can be seen for the delusion that it is. Freedom from illusion will mean freedom from attachment to illusory desires. The final truth sets out the practical path to enlightenment— dharma—including right understanding, right speech, right action, and right concentration. In the context of the traditional Indian belief in reincarnation, nirvana is seen as the escape from the endless cycle of death and rebirth. Freedom is found in the realization that even the self is an illusion. KM

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The Futurist Manifesto

“Our hearts . . . are nourished by fire, hatred and speed!” Marinetti, Futurist Manifesto, 1909

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Published in French and Italian newspapers by Italian literary intellectual F. T. Marinetti in 1909, the Futurist Manifesto caused a sensation in European cultural circles. It proclaimed the wholesale rejection of the established values of European civilization in favor of “violence, cruelty, injustice” and “the beauty of speed.” Marinetti called on Europe to turn its back on the accumulated art and literature of the past, to burn its libraries and destroy its museums. Instead, artists should embrace the new world being created by the engineers and inventors of the early twentieth century, the automobiles, locomotives, and airplanes that were transforming the speed of human life and of social change. This appeal for a new aesthetic appropriate to a new technological world—to find beauty in cars and aircraft rather than in ancient statues—was to have a widespread impact on the visual arts, influencing not only the Italian Futurist art movement but also Russian Constructivism and British Vorticism. There was a more disturbing political and moral dimension to Marinetti’s thought, however. His manifesto was, he proclaimed, a work of “ruinous, incendiary violence.” Rejecting humanism, reason, and utilitarianism, he embraced a self-consciously masculine cult of danger and destructive action. This was pitted against the “feminized” comfort and complacency of bourgeois Europe—the manifesto declared “contempt for women” as a principle. Marinetti was prepared to embrace the revolutionary violence of bomb-throwing anarchists, hailing their “destructive gestures,” but reserved his highest praise for war, militarism, and patriotism. He described war as a “hygiene” that would cleanse European society. After World War I, Marinetti’s cult of violence and militarism made him a leading figure in the founding of Benito Mussolini’s Fascist movement in Italy. He went on to coauthor the Fascist Manifesto in 1919. AE

Freud’s interpretation of ancient legend is a key to modern psychology Oedipus is a character from ancient Greek myth who, in unwitting fulfillment of an oracular prophecy, murders his father and goes on to marry his mother. Viennese psychologist Sigmund Freud, familiar with this legend through Sophocles’ tragedy Oedipus the King, made connections between this myth and the material he claimed to have uncovered through dream interpretation, psychoanalysis of neurotic patients, and self-analysis. Freud first used the term “Oedipus complex” in print in 1910, by which time it had formed an integral part of his thinking on child development and the origin of neuroses. Freud read the Oedipus myth as an expression of the repressed fantasies of every young male child. “It is the fate of all of us,” he wrote, “to direct our first sexual impulse toward our mother and our first murderous wish against our father.” According to Freud, at the age of three boys entered a stage of psychosexual development in which their genitals became the prime erogenous zone. In this “phallic stage,” boys focused their desire upon their mothers; they violently resented and feared their fathers as more powerful rivals. He later extended the theory to female children in the “Electra complex”—girls desiring their fathers and feeling murderous toward their mothers. Freud claimed that, in a normal individual, the Oedipal stage was left behind as the child learned to identify with the parent of its own gender and choose a sexual object outside the family. Those who remained fixated on their opposite-gender parent, however, developed neurotic symptoms and sexual deviance. Critics have pointed out that there is little in the way of solid evidence to support Freud’s vision of the hidden psychosexual dramas of childhood. However, if it cannot claim the authoritative status of science, the Oedipus complex has itself become a myth with great potency in modern culture. KM

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Type Semi-hollowbody electric Body & neck Maple body; set neck Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard Pick-ups Three single-coil “toaster” pick-ups

In 1957 Gibson President Ted McCarty filed patents for a series of conspicuously modern instruments with three unusual new designs: the Moderne, the Flying V, and the Futura (later known as the Explorer). Unlike any preceding guitar, the Futura featured a dramatic angular body shape, its heavily extended treble horn counterbalanced by a similar protrusion at the opposite corner of the body. The headstock design was also unusual: a V-shape with three tuners on each side. The sound came from a pair of P.A.F. (Patent Applied For) pickups—the first humbucking pick-ups—designed in-house in 1955 by Seth Lover. Shortly before the Futura went into production in 1958, it was rechristened the Explorer, and almost immediately the headstock was replaced by a drooping “hockey stick” design that later influenced 1980s superstrat builders—notably Grover Jackson. McCarty’s new range was a spectacular failure. The Moderne never reached production, and both the Explorer and the Flying V were discontinued within a year. Like the Les Paul, however, both would enjoy a revival: production of the Explorer resumed in 1976 and it has since remained a popular rock guitar. Although Gibson’s production records are sketchy, it is estimated that fewer than fifty original Explorers were built, making these instruments extremely valuable. TB

The first of the 1958 Capri range, the Rickenbacker 325 is a small-bodied, semi-hollow instrument with a three-quarter-scale length. It was designed by Roger Rossmeisl, a guitar craftsman from a family of German instrument makers. It would have remained a minor instrument in history were it not for John Lennon. During one of The Beatle’s club residencies in Germany, he bought the 325 from a Hamburg music store, then played it almost exclusively during the heady days of Beatlemania. Lennon’s 325 was one of the first to come off the production line in early 1958—one of only four exported to Germany—and was something of a rarity. At first, Lennon’s guitar had no soundhole; this feature was added to production models to indicate that it was not a cheaper solidbody instrument. It also had double the number of volume and tone controls found on subsequent models. Lennon’s original 325 had a number of adjustments, including a black paint job applied by British guitar manufacturing legend Jim Burns in 1962, and a rewiring that disconnected the center pick-up so that the central position on the selector switch would blend the two active pick-ups. Lennon eventually owned four 325s and was partly responsible for Rickenbacker’s elevation to one of the most desirable guitar brands of the 1960s. TB

Original Exploerers are so rare and valuable that they are seldom used in performance. The most high-profile player is The Edge (David Evans) of U2; much of the 2000 album All That You Can’t Leave Behind features the sounds of a Gibson Explorer.

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At the end of the 1950s the Les Paul was given an overhaul in an effort to gain a better share of the solidbody electric guitar market. The thick mahogany archtop of the original gave way to a thinner flattopped body with twin cutaways, which gave easy access to all 22 frets. The neck was made both thinner and slimmer and advertised as “the fastest neck in the world.” The electrics that had helped give the Les Paul its unique tone were left unaltered. The new design was christened the “Solid Guitar”—the “SG.” The range comprised the same four

“I started to develop that neck-bending technique… you didn’t need a tremolo arm… you could do it by just shaking the guitar.” PETE TOWNSHEND

models as the Les Paul: Standard, Junior, Special, and—the flagship guitar—the deluxe Custom. The first Customs were striking in appearance: the alpinewhite paint job matched with sumptuous gold-plated hardware; luxury status was further enhanced by the ebony fingerboard. A third P.A.F. humbucker was added, the three-way selector switch providing neckonly output in the front position, a blend of middle and bridge pick-ups in the center position, and neckonly in the back position. This combination enabled the standard control wiring of two volume and tone controls to be maintained. The SG range was a triumph for Gibson. Priced to compete with the cheaper Fenders, the Standard became the company’s best-selling guitar. TB 106 1960–69

Until 1965, and the recording of the Rubber Soul album, John Lennon had exclusively used the Rickenbacker 325 on all of the band’s recordings; he would later become more closely associated with the Epiphone Casino.

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Think you know your music? This book will make you think again. 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is a critical list spanning over fifty years of exceptional recordings. Packed with fascinating insights, it describes why particular albums are so significant, their key tracks, the circumstances of their creation, their critical reception, and why they have stood the test of time.

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1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die MATTHEW RYE

This comprehensive book answers the need for straightforward information about all the greats of classical music, from the earliest hymns to the modern avant-garde. Showcasing 1001 outstanding classical and operatic recordings, it steers you away from less accomplished performances and explains why each selection is considered the definitive version of a particular piece.

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Once dismissed as suitable only for children, comic books have become a massive global industry. 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die is a fascinating guide to this vibrant section of popular culture. Packed with fantastic reproductions of classic covers and interior pages, this book is a visual treat as well as a goldmine of information for anyone with an interest in comics.

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The global video games market is huge, generating revenue that well exceeds that of the global music market. 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die is the ultimate guide for participants in the world’s most dynamic entertainment medium, outlining each game’s play mechanics, artistic qualities, and genre impact.

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Featuring everything from wordless picture books and traditional fairy tales for the very young, through humor and adventure stories for five- to ten-year olds, to manga and hard-hitting fiction for teenagers, this is an ideal reference for parents and teachers wishing to introduce children to the wonderful and inspiring world of literature.

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Written by an international team of artists, curators, art critics, and art collectors, 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die provides an inspiring tour of the world’s greatest paintings. The lively critiques of each work include details of its background and current location along with biographical details for each artist. From Ancient Egyptian wallpaintings to contemporary Western canvases, this book is truly comprehensive in scope and beautiful to leaf through.

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What makes a golf hole special, or indeed memorable? For some it is the thrill of a tricky shot over a deep ravine, or the beautiful scenery of an ocean-side tee-off. For others it is the recollection of famous golfers who have played out their victories and frustrations at a championship course. Fully revised and updated for 2013, 1001 Golf Holes You Must Play Before You Die provides golf enthusiasts with a truly comprehensive guide to the world’s ultimate golf holes. Covering par-3, par-4, and par-5 holes—the hazardous, the scenic, and the celebrity-designed—the absorbing articles about each hole are accompanied by information-packed panels providing details about location, designer, and length.

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1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die is a visual testament to the world’s greatest achievements in architecture. Comprehensive yet concise, each article includes essential information about the featured structure: who designed it, who commissioned it, key dates in its construction and more. The accompanying descriptions detail the historical and geographic considerations that influenced the design while stunning photographs illustrate the technical ingenuity and aesthetic brilliance of architects past and present. The book is organised chronologically beginning with the marvels of the ancient world and continuing with the masterpieces of each successive era to the present day. On display is

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Covering a vast and varied range of historic sites, from ancient wonders and places of worship to great works of engineering and major battlefields, 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die is a geographical guide to human civilization and achievement. Even if readers don’t manage to visit all the 1001 sites, after reading this book they will feel as though they know them all intimately.

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1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die MICHAEL BRIGHT

Taking readers on an incredible journey to the most remarkable sights in the natural world, from fragile reefs to violent volcanoes, 1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die explains the creation and development of each breathtaking site. Spanning every continent and ocean, this comprehensive guide offers compelling insight into our planet’s priceless resources.

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The lunar landing, the Watergate break-in, the release of Nelson Mandela, the death of Princess Diana, 9/11 – these triumphs and tragedies are among the many thousands that have shaped our world through the centuries. This remarkable book presents enthralling accounts of 1001 lifechanging events that have taken place around the world since the Big Bang. From the foundation of Rome on 21 April 753 bce to the execution of Saddam Hussein on 30 December 2006, and from the Battle of Marathon on 21 September 490 bce to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in 2011, 1001 Days That Shaped the World tells the history of the world through extraordinary moments, decisive encounters, memorable incidents, and natural disasters. Compiled by historian, Peter Furtado, and written by an international team of historians, journalists, and scientists, 1001 Days That Shaped the World features a detailed and informative account of every event, together with an assessment of the longer term physical, cultural, social or economic impact. Evocative paintings and dramatic photographs complement the incisive text to make this book the one essential guide you’ll need to understand just why the world is what it is today.

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1001 Battles

That Changed the Course of History R. G. GRANT

1001 Battles That Changed the Course of History is the essential guide to the most intense, dramatic, important, and extraordinary conflicts that have occurred over the last five millennia. It reveals the fascinating, and sometimes surprising, ways in which key military events have shaped the world in which we live.

• Insightful descriptions of every battle.

• Structured to enable readers to trace entire wars.

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1001 Escapes

To Experience Before You Die HELEN ARNOLD

A sun-drenched private Caribbean island with your very own butler; a luxury hideaway in the Scottish Highlands; the original ice hotel in Sweden; restorative hot springs in Iceland—1001 Escapes to Experience Before You Die highlights where in the world you can truly hide away and recharge your batteries.

• The definitive guide to relaxation retreats. • Endless inspiration for vacations to come.

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1001 Inventions That Changed the World JACK CHALLONER

From the invention of the wheel to the development of the World Wide Web, this engaging and accessible book reveals the origins and impact of everything from paper to the personal computer. Illuminating text describes each item’s evolution and significance, and signposts subsequent inventions related to it.

• Insights into how science has shaped history. • Written by scientists and anthropologists.

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1001 Beers

You Must Try Before You Die ADRIAN TIERNEY-JONES

Within the pages of this thirst-inducing book is a host of thoroughly quaffable world classics, including cutting-edge new wave American craft microbrews, English ales, speciality Belgian beers, wheat beers, and Central European lagers—hundreds of new experiences to tempt every beer lover.

• Reviews the origin, style, and making of 1001 beers. • More than 800 photographs.

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1001 Wines

You Must Try Before You Die NEIL BECKETT

This book takes you beyond the initial taste sensation to give you the history, anecdotes, facts, and opinions associated with every vintage, opening up the whole world of sparkling, white, red, and fortified wines behind the labels. 1001 Wines will inspire wine lovers to discover the wines of their dreams.

• Written by wine personalities and connoisseurs. • Edited by the experts at Fine Wine magazine.

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1001 Foods You Must Try Before You Die FRANCES CASE

With comprehensive tasting notes and luscious photography, 1001 Foods is a tantalizing guide to the most interesting tastes the world has to offer. It presents 1001 delectable morsels that will make the taste buds tingle. Readers can dip in at leisure, and use it for inspiration for shopping, cooking, and dining out.

• Ideal reference book for cooks.

• Tasting notes included for every ingredient.

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Time-honoured, luxurious, and naturally made, whisky has a noble heritage unparalleled by any other spirit. Scottish writer David Daiches once said, “The

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drinking of whisky is more than indulgence: it is a toast to civilization, a tribute to the continuity of culture, a manifesto of man’s determination to use the resources of nature to refresh mind and body, and to enjoy to the full the senses with which he has been endowed.” It is not just the Scots who have mastered the art of producing this delectable drink. 1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die takes you on a fascinating

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global whisky tour – from Scotland and Ireland through North America, Japan, India, and the rest of the world, providing insight into the 1001 best and most exciting whiskies ever made – from the established classics, such as Scotland’s Springbank, to emerging greats from Japan. Each evocative review traces the heritage of the single malt, grain, blend, or bourbon selected, and reveals the particular production methods used in its formation. Detailed and tantalizing tasting notes complete the text – whether tempting your palate with light citrusy flavours, warm, spicy overtones, or hints of everything from earthy peat and bitter chocolate to sweet syrup. An invaluable resource for whisky afficionados everywhere, 1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die explores the traditional tipple’s incredible diversity, introduces you to a host of often new, and sometimes rare, finds, and is sure to enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of the drink in all its forms. A unique and inspirational guide to the

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1001 Whiskies

You Must Try Before You Die DOMINIC ROSKROW

First manufactured in Celtic monasteries as a healing tonic, whisky became known as usige beata—“the water of life.” In the centuries since then, it has become one of the best-loved beverages for the discerning drinker. While the Scots are often viewed as the ancient whisky masters, 1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die reminds readers that there is plenty of quality whisky beyond Scotland, too. From the very best in Scotland, Ireland, America, and Canada to the emerging greats in mainland Europe, Japan, and India, each bottle featured has been selected for its high quality, its striking flavor, and the loving care and craftsmanship involved in its production. An inspiring reference book for whisky afficionados everywhere, this book will encourage novices to explore and indulge in the incredible diversity of the drink, while connoisseurs will be led to new, and sometimes rare, finds.

• An essential and definitive resource for every whisky lover.

• Features 800 bottles, labels, and distilleries from all over the world. • Reliable tasting notes provided for each whisky.

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501 Movie Stars

501 Movie Directors

For more than a century, movie stars, both male and female, have captured the imagination of millions of fans across the world. 501 Movie Stars pays homage with a dazzling and comprehensive gallery of the biggest stars in cinema’s history.

In a tribute to the guiding creative forces behind the great movies of our time, 501 Movie Directors is a comprehensive gallery of the giants of world cinema— established greats, legendary auteurs, enfants terribles, and emerging talents.

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501 Great Artists

501 Great Writers

From Renaissance muralists and Impressionist painters to Cubist mixed-media gurus and postmodern video artists, 501 Great Artists is an enthralling guide to the inspiring individuals behind some of the world’s most famous masterpieces.

501 Great Writers reviews the influences and most significant works of authors who have shaped the course of literature. Every entry is illustrated with a portrait of the individual, as well as an original cover or a rendering of a scene from a key book.

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101 Action Movies

101 Cult Movies

Roller-coaster plots, death-defying onscreen escapades, larger-than-life heroes: 101 Action Movies presents the pick of the genre, from iconic James Bond blockbusters to the films of Bruce Lee and Sylvester Stallone.

A treasure trove of the most obscure, eccentric, controversial, downright weird, yet iconic movies ever made. Each of the 101 movies in this brilliant book is a hidden gem that all discerning film buffs should know about—and see!

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101 Gangster Movies

101 Horror Movies

Organized crime, wisecracking tough-guy characters, crazy and charismatic crooks played by the likes of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro—here are 101 of the greatest movies to examine modern society’s dark underbelly.

This fright fest of a book analyzes 101 of the most renowned, most loved, and most feared horror flicks ever made—from the classics of Georges Méliès and F. W. Murnau to the bloodbaths of Tobe Hooper and David Cronenberg.

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101 Sci-Fi Movies

101 War Movies

Perfect for moviegoers with a taste for the fantastic, 101 Sci-Fi Movies collects and assesses the films that leap—quite literally—into another dimension, from the low-budget tales of Flash Gordon to the slick CGI world of The Matrix.

World War II propaganda movies, “antiwar” films, poignant meditations on past conflicts: 101 War Movies explains the impact and significance of the best ever films to shoulder a rifle, crouch in a trench, or protest at man’s inhumanity.

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