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Edizioni White Star was founded in 1984 and within a few years it became one of the most important publishers of illustrated books, both nationally and internationally. Today it boasts a catalogue of more than 600 books, published in various languages and distributed directly in 6 countries (Italy, France, Germany, United States of America, Great Britain and Ireland), which range from Archeology to Art, and on to Nature, High Technology, Photography, Ethnology, Mountaineering, Marine Biology, Music, Haute Cuisine, Cinema and Social Customs. The rapid evolution of Edizioni White Star has been matched with an exponential growth of co-editions, distributed in more than 60 countries; starting from 230 coeditions in 1998, Edizioni White Star has increased to over 1000 coeditions per year. The international vocation of Edizioni White Star has led to the foundation of solid cooperation with some of the most important international cultural institutions in the world, and with some of the most famous publishers. White Star’s partners include the prestigious National Geographic Society, for whose books and maps White Star has been the exclusive licensee in Italy since 2001. In order to reinforce its commercial presence abroad, Edizioni White Star has set up direct operations in Germany, with White Star Verlag, and in France, with Editions White Star, through a dedicated book distribution network.
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NEW TITLES FALL 2010 / SPRING 2011
MY FIRST STEPS BABY GIRL, 4
CLOSE TO GOD, 33
MY FIRST STEPS BABY BOY, 4
ARCHAEOLOGY FROM ABOVE, 37
MY FIRST STEPS WITH TEDDY BEAR BABY GIRL, 6
GREAT DISCOVERIES IN ARCHAEOLOGY, 38
MY FIRST STEPS WITH TEDDY BEAR BABY BOY, 6
THE PHOENICIANS, 40
MY COLLECTION OF FAMILY RECIPES, 8
ANCIENT THAILAND, 40
222 EASY RECIPES ITALIAN CUISINE, 9
EGYPT AND THE HOLY LAND,, Yesterday and Today, 46
PASTA!, 10
THE ART OF POMPEII, 53
A MATTER OF STYLE, 12
THE ART OF THE PHARAOHS, 54
MORE THAN JUST A KISS, 14
LAST AFRICAN WARRIORS, 56
LEGENDARY ROCK SONGS, 16
HORSES, Master Portraits, 57
LINGERIE, 18
SUSTAINABLE LIVING, 58
POP ART, 19
NEW FRONTIERS IN ARCHITECTURE, 60
MASTERPIECES OF ITALIAN DESIGN, 19
WORLD TRADE CENTER, 62
CHICKEN PARADE, 20
CLASSIC SAILBOATS, 64
CAT PARADE, 20
AUTOMOBILES, 65
DOG PARADE, 20
HARLEY DAVIDSON A WAY OF LIFE, 68
L FOR LABRADOR, 21
SURF!, 82
WHAT A COW!, 21
THE PERFECT STORM, 83
PINKY PIGGIES, 21
THE MAGIC OF THE RED SEA, 85
KITTENS & KITTENS, 22
GENTLE GIANTS, 86
ONCE UPON A TIME IN AFRICA, 24
WONDERS OF AMERICA (CUBEBOOK), 90
JAPAN, 25
WONDERS OF ITALY (CUBEBOOK), 91
MASTERPIECES OF NATURE, 28
SPORTS (CUBEBOOK), 91
SMALL TOWNS AND VILLAGES OF THE WORLD, 32
EUROPE (FLYING HIGH), 96
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My first steps Baby Girl Baby Boy PHOTOGRAPHS BY
BABY GIRL 978 88 544 0551 6
E LLE M ENDENHALL
This special diary will help you recall the first three years of your baby's life, with space to record the most important events and all the exciting “firsts”. Available in both “baby girl” and “baby boy” versions, the book features pages illustrated with beautiful photographs taken by a photographer who specializes in pictures of newborn babies. There are places to insert the best photographs of your baby, so that you never forget the most important and magical moments of the first years. There is space for jotting down dates, thoughts, and feelings, and the book also has a small envelope for the first lock of hair and a cute pocket for drawings, well wishers' cards etc. The book goes through the phases of growth, step by step, starting with a page dedicated to the birth and others reserved for the baby's favorite lullaby, bath-time, first words, and for all of the baby's first steps... in life.
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ELLE MENDENHALL, of Ella Bella Photography (http://www.ellabellaphotos.com) in Austin, Texas, specializes in creative portraiture of newborns and babies using only natural light. She is one of Austin’s premier portrait artists, sought after for her creative style and modern approach to photographing newborns and babies. Elle is also a devoted mother of 2 little boys, the main source of inspiration for her photographic artwork.
MY FIRST STEPS 26.5 x 28.5 cm 96 pages Hardcover
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My first steps with Teddy Bear Baby Girl Baby Boy This amusing diary, designed for noting down and later reliving the most important events in a child’s first years of life, accompanies us page after page with a roundup of curious characters who seem to have come right out of a tale from times gone by. Teddy bears – everyone’s favorite emblems of the child’s world, and for many, highly desirable collectors’ items – are the protagonists of this volume, along with your little one, whose most important stages in growth are recorded here. There are special places for making notes or for attaching photographs and memories, from birth dates to the most important moments in the day, allowing you to collect all the most important information regarding your child’s precious early years. And what better companions for this magical journey than teddy bears, with their sense of tenderness, innocence and candor?
MY FIRST STEPS WITH TEDDY BEAR 26.5 x 28.5 cm 96 pages Hardcover with elastic band
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My collection of
Family Recipes Enjoy this amusing “house diary� where you can note your own favorite recipes and even record tricks and secrets of the family kitchen. A useful collection of simple suggestions will help you in matching wines and foods; evaluating the best methods for cooking based on ingredients and types of preparation; choosing the right type of sauce to season every shape of pasta; decking out your kitchen in colors and flavors using rare salts, exotic spices, and prized herbs; playing with creamy sauces to enrich your plates or prepare delicious desserts; and guiding you through the difficult art of pastry making. Appealing and vivacious images, all playing on the colors and forms of everyday foodstuffs, make this useful homemaking instrument all the more captivating.
My collection of FAMILY RECIPES 26.5 x 28.5 cm 96 pages with notes holder sleeve Hardcover with elastic band
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222 Easy Recipes Italian cuisine EDITED BY ACADEMIA BARILLA PREFACE BY MICHAEL WHITE Designed for food lovers with little cooking experience, this book presents 300 quick, appetizing, and tempting, yet easy, recipes from the chefs of Academia Barilla. Minimum effort and maximum flavor are required when cooking fresh, tasty, traditional Italian food. The recipes include starters, first courses, main courses, and original ideas for tantalizing menus, all with simple and genuine ingredients that contribute to the creation of rich and varied dishes. Each recipe is clearly illustrated in a simple step-by-step manner. The fact that this work was co-created with Academia Barilla, an institution dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Italian cuisine worldwide, is its intrinsic hallmark of quality. ACADEMIA BARILLA is the first international center dedicated to the promotion and development of Italian Gastronomic Culture. In order to achieve this objective, on a daily basis, it appraises the wealth of Italian products and is committed to sustaining research into its own services, which are of a very high standard of quality. For this reason, Academia Barilla is availing itself of the skills of renowned chefs, gourmets and experts in regional culinary traditions that are recognized at a national and international level who can combine a great love for the Italian gastronomic tradition with a passion for innovation. MICHAEL WHITE spent a year and a half learning from Chef Paul Bartolotta and trained with the venerated Italian chef Valentino Marcattilii. In 2001, he returned to Spiaggia as Chef de Cuisine and in 2002, he took New York by storm as Executive Chef of Fiamma Osteria. In 2007, White partnered with New York’s accomplished restaurateur Chris Cannon and in May 2009, the two opened Marea, a restaurant devoted to the bounty of the sea. Endlessly inspired by the notion of taste memory, White strives to recreate the sensory feel of true Italian dining experiences with each dish he creates.
222 EASY RECIPES italian cuisine Edited by Academia Barilla 520 pages - 22 x 22 cm Flexibound 978 88 544 0557 8
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Pasta! TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY ACADEMIA BARILLA INTRODUCTIONS BY SCOTT CONANT AND MASSIMO BOTTURA The greatest quality of Italian cuisine, appreciated, sought after and imitated all over the world, lies in the variety of its products and preparations. Italy is divided into 20 regions that are extremely varied in landscape, climate and history, factors that have contributed to the very different traditions from north to south. This extreme diversity has a common denominator: wheat, flour, pasta. In promoting Italian gastronomic culture, Academia Barilla could not refrain from dedicating a book to the main national dish. This book aims to travel around all of Italy in a journey that covers 100 pasta recipes—fresh pasta, egg pasta, stuffed pasta, long spaghetti or short macaroni—from the Val d’Aosta to Sicily, in the search of old flavors and traditions that are always as good as new. ACADEMIA BARILLA is the first international center dedicated to the promotion and development of Italian Gastronomic Culture. In order to achieve this objective, on a daily basis, it appraises the wealth of Italian products and is committed to sustaining research into its own services, which are of a very high standard of quality. For this reason, Academia Barilla is availing itself of the skills of renowned chefs, gourmets and experts in regional culinary traditions that are recognized at a national and international level who can combine a great love for the Italian gastronomic tradition with a passion for innovation. MASSIMO BOTTURA, a key figure among a new generation of Italian chefs, draws a fine line between tradition and innovation at his two-Michelin-star restaurant Osteria Francescana located in the heart of Modena’s historic center. He describes his kitchen as “territorial cuisine seen from 10 kilometers away.” Osteria Francescana ranked 6th place at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2010 and is regarded by the international press as Italy’s best restaurant. SCOTT CONANT brings a deft touch and unwavering passion to creating food that is unexpected and soulful at Faustina as well as at Scarpetta, in New York. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Conant was named one of America’s Best New Chefs by Food & Wine magazine in 2004. He has appeared on The Today Show, MARTHA and Bravo’s Top Chef. On the Food Network, Conant can also be seen as a guest judge on Chopped and as host of the 24 Hour Restaurant Battle. Conant has also published two cookbooks: New Italian Cooking and Bold Italian.
PASTA! Text and photographs by Academia Barilla Introduction by Scott Conant and Massimo Bottura 23,5 x 35 cm - 304 pages Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0577 6
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Italy’s Great Chefs and their secrets PREFACE BY MARIO BATALI FOREWORD BY PAUL BARTOLOTTA PHOTOGRAPHS BY LUCIO ROSSI A delectably illustrated culinary tour of Italy’s regional cuisines by its finest chefs. Far more varied and complex than pizza and spaghetti, authentic Italian cuisine is comprised of a multitude of dishes, each magnificent in its own right and each completely different from the others due to its region of origin. From Florence to Venice, from Rome to the Amalfi Coast, from Sicily to the Italian Alps, each regional cuisine of Italy reflects the history and culture of its people. With a preface and a foreword by the award-winning and international chefs Mario Batali and Paul Bartolotta, this slipcased volume bountifully serves all who are eager to learn the secrets of genuine Italian cuisine, the time-honored dishes recognized as regional specialities. Gorgeous, atmospheric photographs by famed food photographer Lucio Rossi capture the mood and aesthetics of the maestros’ dishes and illustrate how to prepare and serve their most famous and savory recipes. Also included is practical stepby-step advice on how to present the prepared specialty dishes and how to select accompanying wines. With its content arranged geographically, this rare delicacy of a book is not a mere compilation of recipes but a scrumptiously illustrated guided tour through Italy’s regional cuisines, personally narrated by the premier practitioners of Italy’s most refined gastronomic arts. Created in close collaboration with the Academia Barilla, which was founded to identify, protect, and distribute authentic Italian gastronomic products, the book takes special pains to identify the authentic and the exquisite within the diverse tapestry of Italian cuisine. MARIO BATALI was named “Man of the Year” in the chef category by GQ Magazine, and “Outstanding Chef of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation. He has authored several books, including Simple Italian Food and Molto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes. PAUL BARTOLOTTA is currently head of the Bartolotta Restaurant Group in Milwaukee, and Ristorante di Mare at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel. Bartolotta learned all aspects of running a fine restaurant at the most prestigious restaurants in France and in Italy. LUCIO ROSSI began his career as a photographer in 1976 in Parma, producing reports for manufacturers. In 1984 he started the RCR studio, specializing in interiors and advertisements.
ITALY’S GREAT CHEFS and their secrets Preface by Mario Batali Foreword by Paul Bartolotta Photographs by Lucio Rossi 504 pages - 23.5 x 35 cm Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0543 1
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A Matter of Style Intimate portraits of 10 women who changed fashion EDITED BY VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS PREFACE BY ANNA MOLINARI, TEXT BY PAOLA SALTARI The pages of this book bring to life ten female icons of style and elegance who have captivated entire generations; even today they are inspirational models of beauty and subjects of fascination. This book is an extraordinary photographic collection of women who have marked the history of fashion, from film stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn to controversial characters like Lady Diana and Coco Chanel. These women helped revolutionize the concept of femininity and, through their personalities and the events in their private lives, featured prominently in the media for years. Stories of unforgettable lives and intimate portraits are celebrated in a book without precedent. VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS was born in Vercelli, Italy. She studied Literature and earned her degree in Philosophy from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. A travel and nature enthusiast, she has collaborated in the production of television documentaries and numerous photojournalism reports for the leading Italian specialist magazines, and has also written the texts for many photography books. In 1984, she and Marcello Bertinetti founded White Star Publishers, of which she became editorial director. ANNA MOLINARI was born and started to work in Carpi where she still lives and works. After finishing school, she started working for her parents’ company, a famous knitwear manufacturer in Carpi, where she acquired experience and perfected her techniques. In 1977, she decided to leave her parents’ company to take the plunge into the world of fashion; together with her husband Giampaolo Tarabini, she founded Blumarine. And this is how Anna Molinari’s fairy tale began. As a designer, she is endowed with incredible creativity and joie de vivre that she transmits to all her collections. PAOLA SALTARI was born in Bondeno, in the Province of Ferrara in 1974. She graduated in political science at the University of Bologna with a thesis on sociology in fashion, then completed her master’s degree in communication at the European Fashion School in Milan, before becoming a professional journalist. She has worked for Edizioni Moderne Internazionali and the weekly Grazia. In 2003, she joined the editorial staff of Vanity Fair as the deputy head of style.
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THE LAST QUEEN OF JAIPUR The legendary life of maharani Gayatri Devi Text by Dharmendar Kanwar 25.5 x 29.5 - 288 pages Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0494 6
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A MATTER OF STYLE Intimate portraits of 10 women who changed fashion Edited by Valeria Manferto De Fabianis Preface by Anna Molinari, text by Paola Saltari 25.5 x 29.5 cm - 272 pages flexibound with flaps and jacket 978 88 544 0562 2
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John Lennon In His Life EDITED BY VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS PREFACE BY YOKO ONO LENNON TEXT BY JOHN BLANEY A life-spanning photo-biography of the most revered Beatle, revealing his creative inspirations and capturing key moments in his life. John Lennon is a legend in the history of popular culture, the primary impetus and creative force behind the world’s most beloved and influential rock band, an iconoclastic personality who epitomized the explosiveness of his times, and a musical genius who wrote dozens of timeless songs before his life was tragically cut short in 1980. This photo-biography of the Fab Four’s enigmatic leader is dedicated to his artistic career, which began in Liverpool in 1962, and also to his life, which was marked by restless exploration – into art and music, consciousness and spirituality, politics and protest, love and peace. Featuring family photos and reproductions of documents that bear witness to momentous events and the origins of his “Imaginative” songs, this compilation, like no other, sheds light on his relationships with Paul, George, and Ringo; his attitudes toward mind-expanding drugs, social revolution, and the Vietnam War; the cataclysmic breakup of the Beatles; and the tenderness of his love for Yoko Ono and their only child Sean. VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS was born in Vercelli, Italy. She studied Literature and earned her degree in Philosophy from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. A travel and nature enthusiast, she has collaborated in the production of television documentaries and numerous photojournalism reports for the leading Italian specialist magazines, and has also written the texts for many photography books. In 1984, she and Marcello Bertinetti founded White Star Publishers, of which she became editorial director. JOHN BLANEY is a contributor to music magazine Shindig, the author of Paul McCartney: The Songs He Was Singing; John Lennon: Listen To This Book; Lennon & McCartney: Together Alone; and Beatles for Sale: How Everything They Touched Turned to Gold; and the creator of a documentary about the pair. He applies his education in art history as curator at the Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) Museum of Technology.
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FIDEL CASTRO El Líder Máximo, a life in pictures Edited by Valeria Manferto De Fabianis Flexibound with flaps and jacket 978 88 544 0340 6
JOHN LENNON in his life Edited by Valeria Manferto De Fabianis Preface by Yoko Ono Lennon Text by John Blaney 25.5 x 29.5 cm - 272 pages flexibound with flaps and jacket 978 88 544 0449 6
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More Than Just a Kiss The greatest love movies TEXT BY ROBERT MARICH
MORE THAN JUST A KISS The greatest love movies Text by Robert Marich 26 x 30 cm - 288 pages 186 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0572 1
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More Than Just a Kiss presents a collection of the greatest love movies, etched in the public’s mind for their romantic stories featuring famous actors, framed in epic surroundings, and delivering memorable words. Fifty memorable films, from the black and white era to today, are handsomely presented and analyzed in words and pictures. The book explains their enduring appeal, provides entertaining insight on the talent that made them, and points out little known but fascinating bits of their history. The sophisticated atmosphere of English Patient, elegiac style of Out of Africa, and pageantry of Shakespeare in Love. The book has plenty of star power provided by Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, Tom Cruise, Meg Ryan, Richard Gere, Hugh Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart and others. And then there are the words that inspire the romance! From When Harry Met Sally…, the Meg Ryan character captures the sad plight of wounded hearts on the rebound with “The first date back is always the toughest, Harry.” And a non-sensual phrase from Casablanca somehow resonates forever with moviegoers as a romantic/tragic farewell in “Here’s looking at you kid.” Film journalist/analyst ROBERT MARICH, who authored the book Marketing to Moviegoers, has a quarter century experience writing about film and media. His article have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Variety, Hollywood Reporter and London-based Screen International. Marich recently finished editing and revising the latest edition of a college textbook about the music industry. Now based in the New York City area, he has covered film while living in Los Angeles, London and New York.
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Legendary Movies PREFACE BY FRANCO ZEFFIRELLI TEXT BY PAOLO D’AGOSTINI
LEGENDARY MOVIES Preface by Franco Zeffirelli Text by Paolo D’Agostini 600 pages - 26 x 30 cm 665 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0399 4
From Charlie Chaplin’s movie to today’s blockbusters, this superb volume chronicles our favorite films through hundreds of vibrant images and an insightful text with an introduction by legendary director Franco Zeffirelli. Organized by era, Legendary Movies delves into such genres as romance, comedy, action, sci-fi, cult movies, and musicals. The author explores such elements as the thriving Hollywood studios of the 30s and 40s, the Bollywood phenomenon, the influence of international filmmakers, and much more. Readers will be introduced to the key players behind the camera as well as movie stars through the ages who are spotlighted in superb portraits and candids. The second part of the book provides a selection of 140 movies not to be missed. Spanning the decades and a wide range of genres, the list includes beloved classics as well as eclectic examples of groundbreaking movie-making technology and techniques. Throughout the book, reproductions of movie posters, movie stills, and other colorful graphics provide movie lovers with a wealth of information and hours of enjoyment. FRANCO ZEFFIRELLI earned worldwide acclaimed for his Academy Award-nominated 1968 film version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. His 1977 TV mini-series Jesus of Nazareth is still shown on Easter weekend around the world. In November 2004 he was awarded an honorary knighthood by the UK. A member of the Italian senate since 1996, he is also an opera director, designer and producer. PAOLO D’AGOSTINI, a journalist and cinema critic, has written articles in the entertainment section of the national daily paper “La Repubblica” since its foundation in 1976. Over the years he concentrated on Latin American and East European film-making, and then passed on to Italian cinema, first the so-called Italian comedy, and then the “new” Italian cinema that became popular in the mid1970s. D’Agostini was president of the Sncci, the Italian Critics’ Union. He has also served on the screening committee of the Venice Film Festival and of the one that nominates the Italian Oscar candidate, has been a member of many film festival juries, and has held course on cinema at La Sapienza University, Rome.
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Legendary Rock Songs TEXT BY NATHAN BRACKETT Legendary Rock Songs is an unforgettable celebration of the songs that changed pop music history. From the origins of rock in the 1950s to the music of contemporary bands, the book presents some of the greatest songs in rock, demonstrating their value both from a musical point of view and their deeper meaning and impact on generations of fans. We also reveal the stories behind the songs. This work, arranged chronologically, casts a new light on intriguing anecdotes and unpublished facts about rock stars. Accompanying the text are evocative, rare images, including photographic portraits, powerful shots of musicians in concert, and faithful reproductions of the most beautiful singles covers. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to trace the course of rock history and fashion. NATHAN BRACKETT is a deputy managing editor at Rolling Stone, where he oversees magazine’s record reviews section and other music and technology coverage. He served as the editor of RollingStone.com from 2007-2009, and is the editor of Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” (2010). He has commented on music for ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, Inside Edition, VH1, MTV and many other networks. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children.
LEGENDARY ROCK SONGS Text by Nathan Brackett 288 pages - 26 x 30 cm Hardcover
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Legends of Rock The artists, instruments, myths and 50 years of youth music TEXT BY ERNESTO ASSANTE
LEGENDS OF ROCK The artists, instruments, myths and 50 years of youth music Text by Ernesto Assante 464 pages - 26 x 30 cm 463 color photographs Hardcover 978 88 544 0281 2
This spectacular celebration of rock-and-roll traces the history and highlights of this most enduring and most controversial of music. From beatniks to punks, and from hippies to grunge rockers, rock has experienced countless social and cultural transformations. Legends of Rock recounts the stories and the cities, instruments, fashions, and personalities that have made this music great. Organized chronologically, this encyclopedic volume spotlights such pioneers as Elvis Presley, beloved storytellers like Bob Dylan, classic favorites including The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Who, punk rockers like Patti Smith and the Sex Pistols, grunge rockers including Nirvana and Pearl Jam, as well as icons Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, and many more. Portraits and vibrant pictures of the performers in concert as well as images of the greatest albums of all time supplement the entertaining text. ERNESTO ASSANTE has worked as a music critic for close to 30 years. He contributes to numerous publications including Rolling Stone. He has worked as a radio broadcaster and as a television writer and has written several books on music and musicians.
Masters of Rock Guitar FOREWORD BY JOE SATRIANI PREFACE BY ADRIAN BELEW TEXT BY ERNESTO ASSANTE Try to imagine a world with no guitars. Neither blues, nor flamenco or rock. The guitar has always been a protagonist of extraordinary pages of jazz history, it was the queen of folk and blues, and in its electric embodiment, it was the basic stone of rock’n’roll. We want to celebrate the electric guitar myth and legend, the extraordinary instrument that turned into a key to open the doors of sensation, creativity and of life itself. Lots of figures have contributed to this history: legendary musicians as Chuck Berry, B.B. King, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Santana, Ben Harper, Jimi Hendrix. This volume is devoted to guitars and to the rockstars who have made use of them. A handsomely illustrated tribute to the instruments that have earned these guitarists their reputations as some of the greatest musicians of all time, this volume will strike a chord with music enthusiasts of all ages.
MASTERS OF ROCK GUITAR Foreword by Joe Satriani Preface by Adrian Belew Text by Ernesto Assante 344 pages - 26 x 30 cm 231 color photographs Hardcover 978 88 544 0423 6
JOE SATRIANI, a guitar virtuoso who has received 14 Grammy nominations for his solo album compositions, has played with Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, and Steve Vai, one of his many students who became rock stars. ADRIAN BELEW is one of rock’s most versatile and prolific guitarists. As a solo artist, a member of King Crimson, and contributor to the recordings and tour bands of such eminent acts as Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Paul Simon, Talking Heads, Tori Amos, and Cyndi Lauper, he has left his imprint on some of rock's most memorable music.
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Lingerie The evolution of seduction EDITED BY VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS TEXT BY ANNA FOLLI From the crinoline to thigh highs, and from the corset to the Gstring you can choose to conceal or to reveal, the important thing is to be liked and to like yourself. In this book, the history of lingerie is seen both for its elegance and from an ironic angle. Starting from the first bodices and corsets which were true instruments of constriction hidden under layers of crinolines, we come to the glittering and theatrical display of lingerie on the catwalks of the most recent fashion shows of Victoria’s Secret. The century between these two extremes ushered in social changes that influenced our habits: we can see a reflection of these changes in the colorful advertising campaigns of the 20th century and enjoy comparing that retro style with today’s glossy advertising. And while some past slogans may raise a smile out of amusement or nostalgia, the pictures of film stars shown “in déshabillé,” on or off the set, are absolutely breathtaking. Hovering precariously between modesty and provocation, lingerie remains inextricably linked with feminine evolution and reflects, better than any other garment, changes in society. VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS was born in Vercelli, Italy. She studied Literature and earned her degree in Philosophy from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. A travel and nature enthusiast, she has collaborated in the production of television documentaries and numerous photojournalism reports for the leading Italian specialist magazines, and has also written the texts for many photography books. In 1984, she and Marcello Bertinetti founded White Star Publishers, of which she became editorial director. ANNA FOLLI graduated in Humanities at the State University, Milan, specializing in contemporary Italian literature. Since 1996, she has worked as a professional journalist, and has been director of Anche Noi and editor-in-chief of Arredare. Since 1999 she has worked as a freelance writer, specializing in the fields of culture, current affairs and tourism, and she has also made documentaries all over the world. Anna Folli contributes articles to many of the leading Italian publishers.
LINGERIE The evolution of seduction Edited by Valeria Manferto De Fabianis Text by Anna Folli 22.2 X 28.8 cm - 256 pages 165 color photographs Flexibound with flaps and jacket 978 88 544 0477 9
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CULT CATALOGUE 2010-2011
Pop Art
Masterpieces of Italian Design
PREFACE BY VALENTINA CIUFFI AND VERONICA LENZA TEXT BY MARTINA ANGELOTTI
TEXT BY DESIGN.DOC
Lots of images, together with simple and direct language, make the best and most accessible way to talk about one of the most famous artistic movements of the Twentieth Century. In this volume, Pop Art will be portrayed together with those artists who have been flagged as its pioneers, developers and masters, in pictures which underline the originality of their work and their individual biographies. 22.2 X 28.8 cm - 256 pages 165 color photographs Flexibound with flaps and jacket
Since the 1930s, the “Made in Italy” label has been synonymous with design excellence, the very definition of style, beauty, sensuality, and whimsicality. This volume is a museum galley of Italy’s greatest designs of products for the home, including typewriters, lamps, sofas and chairs, kitchen appliances, salt and pepper services, ashtrays, and more. Over 200 photographs of classic objects by the nation’s top designers are featured with texts that describe the context of their origins and influences from around the world.
22.2 X 28.8 cm - 256 pages 165 color photographs Flexibound with flaps and jacket
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 ANIMAL PARADE
ANIMALPARADE SPRING 2011
A new series of illustrated books dedicated to the animal world offers an opportunity to observe the amusing expressions and behavior of various species close up, with original pictures and special perspectives. This is a collection of books in a handy format to be looked at again and again. Interpret the animals’ behavior and their habits with the help of brief captions and quotations.
SPRING 2011
CHICKEN PARADE
CAT PARADE
SPRING 2011
Photographs by Jane Burton
DOG PARADE Photographs by Araldo De Luca
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ANIMAL PARADE CATALOGUE 2010-2011
L FOR LABRADOR
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Photographs by Araldo De Luca 978 88 544 0553 0
WHAT A COW!
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978 88 544 0554 7
PINKY PIGGIES 978 88 544 0556 1
128 pages - 28.5 x 29 cm Hardcover with jacket The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 22.5 x 22.9 cm
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 PETS
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Kittens & Kittens PHOTOGRAPHS BY JANE BURTON Small and frightened, impetuous and clumsy, all the kitten’s nuances have a place in this book, enriched by shots from a photographer whose passion for animals helped her capture the most diverse expressions and amusing behavior of these little felines. From their first steps around their mother to the first games with their siblings, the uncontrollable desire to discover the world makes these small kittens move in all directions with a disarming natural simplicity. Readers will be immersed in a universe of kittens.
KITTENS & KITTENS Photographs by Jane Burton 208 pages - 28.5 x 34.7 cm 138 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0578 3
JANE BURTON (1933-2007) Had a lifelong love of animals. She trained as an artist and started by illustrating books and magazines with lifelike drawings of animals. She later traveled with her husband to many parts of the world photographing wildlife, and making several wildlife films for television. Some 30 years ago she began photographing domestic animals, especially cats, and now has a worldwide reputation as a cat photographer. Burton always took immense care to ensure that her subjects were thoroughly acclimatized to the studio environment before beginning a photo session. Her photographs show animals that are happy and behaving normally. Drawing from her immense archives, Edizioni White Star published A Cat’s Life (2008), an extraordinary gallery of splendid and captivating pictures from the feline world.
Puppies Wet Noses and Fuzzy Bellies PHOTOGRAPHS BY JANE BURTON The ultra-endear ing appeal of the y oungest dogs, in master ful studio por traits.
PUPPIES Wet noses and fuzzy bellies Photographs by Jane Burton 224 pages - 28.5 x 34.7 cm 133 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0538 7
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Redirecting their attention and loving gaze to the next generation of cuddly creatures, photographer Jane Burton zoom in on the ultra-endearing and ever so childlike behavior, poses, and facial expressions of puppies, arguably the most beloved of all pets. While mature pooches can appear sly and wizened, the diminutive size, vulnerability, and light-hearted playfulness of their young evoke the same sort of loving and protective response as we have for human children. The expert studio portraiture in this lavish large-format volume feature adorable canine cuties of dozens of breeds nuzzling with their mothers, romping with their siblings, blithely exploring their surroundings, and yipping with curiosity and delight. Juvenile dog lovers of every age will feel they’ve barked up the right tree with this dear and amusing collection, which will have their hearts glowing with puppy love.
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Fur and Feathers... An Unusual Farm EDITED BY VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS Animal lovers and por trait photography aficionados of all ages w i l l l o ve t h i s q u i r k y c o l l e c t i o n o f i m a g e s b y s k i l l e d photographers that depicts adorable far m animals at their m o s t e x p r e s s i v e and drama tic.
FUR AND FEATHERS... AN UNUSUAL FARM Edited by Valeria Manferto De Fabianis 240 pages, 28.5 x 34.7 cm 267 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0478 6
Featured in countless cartoons and children's fables, farm animals are especially endearing to us humans. Now comes a quirky and adorable book that employs the first photo-realist take on the expressions and poses of our favourite creatures. Drawing inspiration from George Orwell's Animal Farm, this unusual menagerie of color images features the work of worldfamous pho tographers, including Jane Burton, Michael Duva, Tim Flach, Dave King, and Joel Sartore, who use customized studio portraiture techniques to corral horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, bunnies, hens, geese, cats and dogs at their most amusing and anthropomorphic. VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS was born in Vercelli, Italy. She studied Literature and earned her degree in Philosophy from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. A travel and nature enthusiast, she has collaborated in the production of television documentaries and numerous photojournalism reports for the leading Italian specialist magazines, and has also written the texts for many photography books. In 1984, she and Marcello Bertinetti founded White Star Publishers, of which she became editorial director.
The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 22.5 x 27.8 cm IN THE SAME SERIES:
A CAT’S LIFE! Photographs by Jane Burton 240 pages - 28.5 x 34.7 cm 212 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0392 5
A DOG’S LIFE! Photographs by Araldo De Luca 240 pages - 28.5 x 34.7 cm 231 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0331 4
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY
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Once Upon a Time in Africa 50 years of explorations and adventures TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANGELO AND ALFREDO CASTIGLIONI PREFACE BY GIOVANNA SALVIONI AND ALESSANDRO ROCCATI An extraordinary journey through time to discover the real roots of a continent and its people.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN AFRICA 50 years of explorations and adventures Text and photographs by Angelo and Alfredo Castiglioni 272 pages - 25.5 x 29.5 cm 507 color photographs hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0485 4
The last heirs of the great explorers of the 19th century, twins Angelo and Alfredo Castiglioni have collected, during the long decades of field research, precious documents, exceptional photos and new evidence of a continent that no longer exists. Entered with strength in the Third Millennium and in the global communication routes, Africa travels, today, towards modernity, wiping out, day after day, every heritage of its own composite cultural and ethnic identity. For this reason the precious archeological and anthropological work made by the Castiglioni brothers is particularly important today. This volume reconstructs, through the almost 50-year career of the two Italian explorers, the deep identity of the Black Continent, from the most ancient traditions to the surprising passing rituals. An important part of the volume is dedicated to the archeological expeditions in Africa, starting with the discovery in the Nubian Desert in Sudan of Berenice Panchrysos, the “entirely gold” city of pharaohs, quoted by Pliny the Elder in his Naturalis Historia whose traces were lost. A find that the French Academician, Jean Vercoutter considered “among the great discoveries of archeology.” ANGELO and ALFREDO CASTIGLIONI carried out, for nearly 50 years, research expeditions in the archeological, anthropological and ethnologic field, most of all making accurate cine-photographic documentations. They have published several books and made five films, distributed in the national and international circuits: Africa segreta (1969); Africa Ama (1971); Magia Nuda (1975) with Alberto Moravia’s commentary; Addio Ultimo Uomo (1979) with Vittorio Suttafava’s commentary; and Africa dolce e selvaggia (1982). GIOVANNA SALVIONI teaches Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology at the Catholic University of Milan. Her training initially cultivated an interest in traditional African cultures. This was followed by an interest in the culture of the Roma ethnic group, in light of the general fight against all forms of poverty, discrimination, and racism. ALESSANDRO ROCCATI holds the Chair of Egyptology at the University of Turin. He has taught at several universities, both in Italy and abroad, and participated in numerous archeological missions in Egypt and Sudan. He has also organized international exhibits and conventions, and published many scientific works. From the start, his interests lay in the field of philology, language, literature, and culture of pharaonic Egypt.
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Japan Light and shadows in the land of the rising sun TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY IAGO CORAZZA AND GRETA ROPA INTRODUCTIONS: SUSANNA MARINO, MARCO GUIDI, KEIKO ICHIGUCHI, PAOLO CAPPONCELLI, SCILLA ALECCI This book goes beyond simplistic, popular interpretations of Japan. The result of years of research, numerous journeys and excellent contributions, the book offers an in-depth view into the fascinating contrasts and the behavior of a population that has always appeared impenetrable to Western curiosity and logic. Hundreds of spectacular and previously unpublished pictures lead directly to the heart of Japan. Examining its most disturbing shadows, not only for evidence of incredible contradictions, but to comprehend an extraordinarily complex universe. This is a journey through images and facts that bear witness to a country that can still amaze and fascinate, a country that can ask new questions and provide equally new solutions, in an extraordinary kaleidoscope of preservation and breaking from the past, the clash of tradition and the avant-garde. IAGO CORAZZA began as photographer for an important publicity agency at the age of 15. His passion for travel led him throughout Europe and to Africa, first as traveler and later as guide. Through publishing unusual travel reports, he has realized services and documentaries across the world. As television director and photography director he produced broadcasts for television stations RAI, Mediaset, Videomusic, and TMC, as well as for major regional radio stations. Furthermore, for television and cinema, he realized the documentary series Extreme TV, as well as commercials, cultural and geographical documentaries, short films, monographs, and musical programs. As director of production and director of photography he supervises broadcasts of events, shows, musical events, and performance programs for various national radio stations. He has published dozens of articles with various periodicals and publishing houses, including National Geographic, Oasis, and Edizioni White Star. GRETA ROPA is a correspondent in foreign languages and received her degree in the sciences of training and selection of human resources. She has several years of experience to her credit in the sectors of fashion and publicity. As a passionate writer, traveler, and photographer, she has collaborated on documentaries filmed in various parts of the world. She works for cinema and television, and collaborates as a writer with various periodicals and publishing houses, including Oasis and White Star.
JAPAN Light and shadows in the land of the rising sun Text and photographs by Iago Corazza and Greta Ropa Preface by Susanna Marino, Marco Guidi, Keiko Ichiguchi, Paolo Capponcelli, Scilla Alecci 272 pages - 29.5 X 31.3 cm 182 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0574 5
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Farewell to the Last Man Irian Jaya and Papua New Guinea TEXT BY IAGO CORAZZA AND NICOLA PAGANO Irian Jaya and Papua New Guinea have somehow remained untouched by “civilization”: there are still hundreds of unknown populations in Irian Jaya, many of which are dying out. This volume introduces readers to this place that is the reign of the last men of the earth. This heritage of humanity is examined thoroughly in a compelling text written by a journalist who specializes in in-depth anthropological research. Hundreds of specially commissioned pictures bring to life this remarkable vestige of prehistory. Through the authoritative text and unsurpassed photography, this book investigates the everyday lives of and challenges confronted by these people, evokes the island’s splendid yet hostile natural environment, and depicts the unique uncultivated characteristics of its flora and fauna. FAREWELL TO THE LAST MAN Irian Jaya and Papua New Guinea Text by Jago Corazza and Nicola Pagano 288 pages - 29.5 x 31.3 cm 400 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0398 7
Anthropologist, percussionist, photographer, and world traveler NICOLA PAGANO is a renaissance man for our time. He has lived and worked in Africa, Australia, and Asia, and has produced TV and radio programs on travel and ethnology.
Christopher Columbus and the Mystery of the Bell of the “Santa Maria” HISTORICAL TEXT BY CONSUELO VARELA CHAPTER: THE BELL OF THE “SANTA MARIA” EDITED BY ROBERTO MAZZARA In this unique volume, hundreds of photographs accompany a penetrating analysis to fit together the pieces of the many puzzles surrounding Christopher Columbus. The controversial revelations of this book, derived from the interpretation of ancient maps and the results of underwater exploration, reveal new and surprising discoveries into his lineage and true identity. The latter part of the book is devoted to one of the most important events in modern archaeology: the search for the diving bell of the flagship of Columbus’ expedition, The Santa Maria, discovered in 1994.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS and the Mystery of the Bell of the “Santa Maria” Historical text by Consuelo Varela Chapter: The Bell of the Santa Maria edited by Roberto Mazzara 224 pages - 25.5 x 31 cm 220 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0396 3
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CONSUELO VARELA is a researcher of the School of Hispanic American Studies in Seville. Her works are focused on the study of the early years of the discovery with a special attention to Columbus and Vespucci. She wrote hundred of articles and twelve books, three of which translated in English, French and Italian: Cristobal Colon. Textos y documentos Completos, Brevisima relacion de la Destruction de las Indias, Americo Vespucci. ROBERTO MAZZARA is best known for having found the diving bell of the Santa Maria, the flagship of Christopher Columbus’ fleet, which he discovered in 1994 off the northern coast of Portugal.
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The five books in the “Discovery” series gather together the fruit of a great passion shared by famous photographers like Michael Yamashita, Bill Curtsinger, Kazuyoshy Nomaci and Gianni Giansanti. Each volume includes photographs bearing on events of cultural significance: the expeditions of the Chinese explorer Zheng He and Marco Polo, the pilgrim routes trudged by the various peoples of the world, the most fur-flung corners of the Earth’s wild place, and the custom and cerimonies of the different ethnic groups in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley.
MARCO POLO A photographer’s journey Photographs and Text by Michael Yamashita Historical introduction by Gianni Guadalupi 504 pages 978 88 544 0005 4
A PHOTOGRAPHERS’S PILGRIMAGE 30 years of great reportage
EXTREME NATURE Images from the world’s edge
Text by Kazuyoshy Nomaci 504 pages
Photographs and Text by Bill Curtsinger 408 pages
VANISHING AFRICA
ZHENG HE Tracing the epic voyages of china’s greatest explorer Text and photographs by Michael Yamashita Introduction by Gianni Guadalupi 448 pages
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Photographs and Text by Gianni Giansanti and Paolo Novaresio 504 pages 310 color photographs 978 88 544 0006 1
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 AMAZING NATURE
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Masterpieces of Nature TEXT BY ABI BURNS This photographic book is an invitation to discover a series of extraordinary natural wonders. It involves the reader in a close contact exploration of nature’s primordial force and the treasures of incredible beauty that it holds. The book provides a surprising portrait of the Earth’s environmental resources and presents a great wealth of themes, which vary with the changing eco-systems, climates, geological formations, flora and fauna. The book’s general introduction presents the subject in its wider aspects, while single introductory passages to the various chapters examine in depth the specific themes that form the basic structure of the book’s five sections. A fascinating journey in pictures will help you discover the most magnificent peaks, the seas and the oceans with their submerged wonders, the endless deserts, the eternal ice fields, and the luxuriant forests that cover our planet. The book is enriched by a very careful selection of pictures—panoramic views intermingled with closer perspectives—that bring the reader even closer to the detail of the subjects. The Earth’s natural heritage, widely and diversely illustrated, produces a kaleidoscope of colors and unexpected revelations. Dr. ABI BURNS gained a first class honors degree and PhD in biological sciences from Oxford University. She then worked for a number of years as a senior scientist and acted as an expert witness to the Council of Europe. She now works as a writer with a particular interest in landscape and wildlife. She has traveled extensively giving her a wide experience to draw on. In 2009, Burns was named BBC Nature Writer of the Year.
MASTERPIECES OF NATURE Text by Dr. Abi Burns 272 pages - 27.5 x 34 cm 133 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0571 4
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VANISHING WILDERNESS OF ANTARCTICA Text by Colin Monteath 228 color photographs 978 88 544 0487 8
TIMELESS EUROPE Text by Franco Andreone 404 color photographs 978 88 544 0157 0
VANISHING WILDERNESS OF AFRICA Text by Giovanni G. Bellani 312 color photographs 978 88 544 0426 7
AN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY THROUGH THE NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD IN A SERIES OF SPLENDIDLY TIMELESS NORTH AMERICA Text by Francesco Petretti 409 color photographs 978 88 544 0214 0
VANISHING WILDERNESS OF ASIA Text by Stefano Brambilla 383 colour photographs 978 88 544 0460 1
ILLUSTRATED VOLUMES
AMAZING NATURE SERIES 272 pages - 27.5 x 34 cm Hardcover with jacket The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 22.5 x 27.8 cm
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 AMAZING NATURE
Vanishing Animals PREFACE BY FULCO PRATESI TEXT BY BARBARA FRANCO AND SIMONA GIORDANO A stunning visual call to action to save the endangered species of the world. A poignant chronicling of the vulnerability of the animal life supported by the world’s ecosystems, this important book presents an overview of the principal animal species that are threatened with extinction. For each species, it presents the challenges involved in conservation and explores the actions WWF is taking in the field. Above all, it examines the connection between the protection of a certain species and the survival of the local populations. BARBARA FRANCO is the Advertising and Multimedia Manager for WWF-Italy. SIMONA GIORDANO is a publishing consultant for WWF Italy. She has played the roles of author, editor and editor-in-chief in the production of this book.
VANISHING ANIMALS Preface by Fulco Pratesi Text by Barbara Franco and Simona Giordano 978 88 544 0397 0
Global 200 Places that must survive PREFACE BY FULCO PRATESI This book was created thanks to the enthusiastic support of the WWF, which saw it as a means of raising public awarness of the need to preserve the delicate ecosystems underpinnig our every survival. The book highlights some of the areas most at risk, which often extend over more than one country. Stunning picturesreveal the unique features of each area and the nature of the threat they are facing, with the purpose of conveying a universal message, capable of bestriding borders and influencing political priorities, in the interests of protecting nature. FULCO PRATESI, an architect now aged 70, founded Italy’s first WWF branch in 1966. From 1970 to 1998, he served this branch in 1966. From 1970 to 1998, he served this branch as vice president, then becoming its president. As a working journalist specializing in ecological and naturalitic subjects, Pratesi has also been writing for many years for Italian newspapers, and has contributed many reviews on wildlife topics.
GLOBAL 200 Places that must survive Preface by Fulco Pratesi 978 88 544 0301 7
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AROUND THE WORLD CATALOGUE 2010-2011
Dream Vacations Around the World TEXT BY SIMONA STOPPA A m a g i c a l w o r l d t o u r o f 8 0 u l t r a - d e s i r a b l e d e s t i n a t i o n t h r ough photographs depicting sites of historical and natural grandeur. Readers who hold this book in their hands have booked passage on a fabulous journey to 80 of the world's best-loved destinations. The dream getaways on five continents were selected for their natural beauty, attractive accommodations, abundant charm, and their historical or artistic treasures. The trip begins in the high-class ski resorts and castles of Europe, wending its way to the lush-life and archaeological pearls of the Mediterranean, where one can breathe history. Onward we trek to spectacular safari sites in the national parks of Africa, to the jewels of antiquity in the Middle East, the sun-drenched beaches of Southeast Asia and Polynesia, onward and upward to the planet's highest mountaintops, finally landing in the Americas for expeditions to the Caribbean, the Florida Keys, the Rocky Mountains, California, and the ruins of ancient Amazonian civilizations. Never conceived so exquisitely before, with so many dazzling photos and an exhilarating text, this illustrated itinerary will fulfill all our exotic travel dreams and remind us how fantastic our world is. SIMONA STOPPA, a professional journalist, specializes in marine, environmental, nature-related and anthropological themes. She has conceived and developed new television shows, writes illustrated books and tour guides, and also contributes to the leading marine and travel magazines in Italy and other countries.
DREAM VACATIONS AROUND THE WORLD Text by Simona Stoppa 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 522 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0481 6
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 AROUND THE WORLD
Small Towns and Villages of the World TEXT BY PAOLO PACI PREFACE BY GIANNI BIONDILLO The most common small town model is comparable to that of a medieval village, with fortified walls and towers, a marketplace, an old town hall, and a cathedral. This is the layout of many town centers, like San Gimignano, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Stein am Rhein. The Old European countryside is dotted with hamlets like these, whose populations usually run between 5000 and 15,000. They’ve become well-restored tourist attractions thanks to promotion from various national associations, often to the point of overcrowding in the high season. They’re perfect postcards, right out of a dream, where many urban residents eventually plan to retire. But this particular small town model is not the only one: there are many places in the world with various origins and urban plans, where the local communities still represent a vivacious economy and culture. There are fishing villages, mining towns, and farming communities, from China to New Zealand and from Canada to Thailand, where the new tourist economy is key to survival, though it’s hardly the only aspect of their development. Places of art, history, and nature staunchly guarded by their residents, these small communities are the last bastions against urban life and alienation. PAOLO PACI has been a professional journalist since 1991. His career began in 1983 with Weekend Viaggi, where he became the managing editor in 1992. He went on to participate in the design and launch of Viaggiesapori. VS Viaggiare Scoprire followed in 2006, and he became the editor-in-chief in 2009. Paci is an enthusiastic globetrotter, specializing in travel, gastronomy, and Alpine cultures. He has reported from all over the world and published a dozen books with various publishers. For Mondadori in 2005 he wrote 365 giorni sulle Alpi. His most recent works were published by Feltrinelli: Alpi, una grammatica d’alta quota; Cuochi, artisti, visionari; Evitare le buche più dure. In the 1990s he designed and coordinated the Guide Weekend series for Quadratum, and he is currently sub-editor of La Cucina Italiana. GIANNI BIONDILLO is a writer, a poet, an essayist and a scriptwriter for cinema and television. His first novel, Per cosa si uccide (2004) which met with a very favourable response from both the public and critics, was the first in a successful series of detective novels, set in today’s multi-racial Milan. The main characters are a police inspector and the city itself which plays a major role in the plot. The changing face of a city is a theme to which Biondillo dedicated two books, where he accompanies the reader through metropolitan suburbs, viewed as creative spaces that reflect the changes taking place in our society.
SMALL TOWNS AND VILLAGES OF THE WORLD Text by Paolo Paci 288 pages - 26 x 36 cm 271 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0569 1
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Close to God The holy places of the Christian religion TEXT BY PIETRO TARALLO The veneration of holy places is one of the oldest forms of expression of popular Christian piety. A sense of holiness tends to be embodied by the places as well as by some exceptional individuals and every culture has endeavored to honor these places, which are considered to be an expression and embodiment of the Divine. The firsts to be visited with assiduity were the sites in Palestine that have been pilgrimage destinations since the first centuries of the spreading of Christianity. The veneration of saints and martyrs led to the creation of sanctuaries all over the Western world, and since the 4th century these places were increasingly widespread: one such example is Santiago de Compostela in Spain. In the Middle Ages, many of these sites were considered to be surrounded by an aura of grace; visiting was an act of penance and obtained merit in the eyes of God. Today, these places are still significant pilgrimage destinations to millions of faithful in addition to being popular tourist destinations for non-believers because of their vast historical and artistic heritage. This book is dedicated to those, believers or otherwise, who wish to explore the wealth of art and culture found in these important places of faith. PIETRO TARALLO was born in Florence in 1941 and graduated in law and humanities. He has worked in advertising, as a teacher, and a journalist. He now works with leading Italian magazines and several publishers for whom he has written various books. He has written dozens of tourist guides on Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Australia for various publishers in addition to a series of guides to holy places. He has also written material and scripts for documentaries.
CLOSE TO GOD The holy places of the Christian religion Text by Pietro Tarallo 288 pages - 26 x 36 cm 224 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0575 2
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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WONDERS Text by Carla Serra and Silvia Bombelli 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 574 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0099 3
PEOPLES OF THE WORLD Edited by Mirella Ferrera 320 pages - 26 x 36 cm 683 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0220 1
GREAT CITIES OF THE WORLD Text by Marco Cattaneo and Jasmina Trifoni 320 pages - 26 x 36 cm 574 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0096 2
EXTREME ALTITUDE The Worlds Greatest Mountains Text by Stefano Ardito 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 615 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0279 9
WONDERS OF THE WORLD Masterpieces of architecture from 4000 B.C. to the present Edited by Alessandra Capodiferro 320 pages - 26 x 36 cm 574 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0465 6
TIMELESS WONDERS A fantastic journey through the world’s natural beauties Robert J.Moore 320 pages - 26 x 36 cm 614 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0308 6
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SAILING AROUND THE WORLD Text by Elisabetta Eördegh and Carlo Auriemma 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 590 colour photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0444 1
THE GREAT NATIONAL PARKS OF THE WORLD Text by Angela S. Ildos and Giorgio G. Bardelli 320 pages - 26 x 36 cm 596 colour photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0470 0
GREAT RIVERS OF THE WORLD
CASTLES OF THE WORLD
Paolo Novaresio 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 610 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0144 0
Gianni Guadalupi and Gabriele Reina 272 pages - 26 x 36 cm 431 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0097 9
GOLF Around the world: the great game and its most spectacular courses Preface by Adam Scott Text by Fulvio Golob and Giulia Muttoni 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 522 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0400 7
THE WORLD’S GREATEST ROYAL PALACES Marcello Morelli 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 860 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 462 0
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 WORLD HERITAGE SITES
The Great Book of World Heritages Sites TEXT BY MARCO CATTANEO AND JASMINA TRIFONI In 1972 UNESCO adopted the Convention for the Protection of the Cultural and Natural Heritage, which was signed by over 150 countries. This work examines 110 of the most significant sites presented in White Star’s original three volumes dedicated to architectural, natural and archaeologycal treasures, respectively. Photographs by the world’s top professionals and maps indicating the locations of these sites are accompanied by scientifically up-to-date desciptive texts. This in a tribute to our Planet and a catalog of its unparalleled beauty. MARCO CATTANEO is a professional journalist, assistant editor of the Italian edition of Scientific American, and author of the book Heisenberg and the Quantum Revolution. An avid traveler and photographer, he has written for the Italian nature magazine Airone and currently contributes to Meridiani.
THE GREAT BOOK OF WORLD HERITAGE SITES
JASMINA TRIFONI is an experienced travel journalist who often contributes to Meridiani and also writes for several other publications. She has traveled extensively and specializes in the ethnic and cultural issues specific to India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
Text by Marco Cattaneo and Jasmina Trifoni 512 pages - 26 x 36 cm 1165 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0100 6
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THE TREASURES OF ART
NATURE SANCTUARIES
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Marco Cattaneo and Jasmina Trifoni 432 pages - 26 x 36 cm 921 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 829 1
Marco Cattaneo and Jasmina Trifoni 400 pages - 26 x 36 cm 901 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 228 2
Marco Cattaneo and Jasmina Trifoni 400 pages - 26 x 36 cm 896 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0061 0
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Archaeology from Above TEXT BY MARILIA ALBANESE, DAVIDE DOMENICI, GIORGIO FERRERO AND STEFANO MAGGI The first book to por t r a y t h e w o r l d ' s f o re m o s t a r chaeological sites exclusively from the air. The opportunity to see the beauty and grandeur of the world's foremost archaeological sites in their totality, as complete architectural units, is impossible on foot. From above, whether in a plane, helicopter or hot-air balloon, the entrenched fields seem to breathe new life, the cities recover the largeness of their dimensions, and the thermal baths and theaters seem ready to host their patrons again. This spectacular volume records the fabulous journey by a group of renowned specialist photographers, never before made, over the Pyramids of Egypt and elsewhere in the Middle East, over the sites where the great Mediterranean civiliza?tions arose, then hovering over the architectural jewels of the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, beholding the complex struc?ture of the historic cities of the Far East, and tracing the sinuous stone snake of the Great Wall of China. MARILIA ALBANESE is Director of the Italian Institute for Africa and the Orient and the Education Coordinator at the Civic School of Oriental Cultures and Languages in Milan. She is the author of several books including the recent Siddhartha - The Prince who became Buddha. DAVIDE DOMENICI is an archaeologist specializing in Mesoamerica. He has participated in excavations in Peru, Chile, and Mexico, and has headed up the Rio La Venta archaeological project in Chiapas. He is currently on the faculty of Paleography and Medieval Studies at the University of Bologna. STEFANO MAGGI is Professor of Archaeology in the Roman Provinces, Department of Sciences of Antiquity, at the University of Pavia. He specializes in the development of city-planning and architecture in the ancient world. His publications include a book on the layout of the forums in the cities of the Roman Cisalpine Republic, a monograph on the Roman amphitheaters of northern Italy, and various essays on the theaters and amphitheaters of the Roman world. GIORGIO FERRERO, after obtaining a degree in Egyptology with a study on Ancient Nubia, collaborates with Egyptology department of UniversitĂ degli Studi di Milano and with Civiche Raccolte Archeologiche e Numismatiche in Milan. For White Star Publishers he edited several books on archaeological subjects and published Egypt - History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization.
ARCHAEOLOGY FROM ABOVE Text by Marilia Albanese, Davide Domenici, Giorgio Ferrero and Stefano Maggi 192 pages - 30.5 x 42.5 cm 185 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0493 9 also available in reduced format: 26 x 36cm
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 TIMELESS TREASURES
Great Discoveries in Archaeology The past revealed TEXT BY MARK J. ROSE AND ETI BONN-MULLER What did English archaeologist Howard Carter say and how did he feel when opening the door to Tutankhamun’s tomb for the first time? Which of Homer’s footsteps did the German Heinrich Schliemann follow when making the dreams of every scholar come true by identifying the ruins of Troy? This book, which includes period photographs of the great dig sites and the objects found there, recalls the events surrounding the most important archaeological discoveries of all time, from the sands of Egypt and the forests of Central America to the ancient cities of the Mediterranean and the palaces of the Middle East. This is an enthralling work that accompanies the reader through stories of great archaeologists, and some regular people who, thanks to their intuition, tenacity or good fortune, have revealed some of the great wonders of antiquity to the world. MARK J. ROSE received his MA and PhD in classical archaeology from Indiana University and specialized in Aegean prehistory. He has studied faunal remains from numerous sites throughout the eastern Mediterranean, including Kommos, Crete; Franchthi Cave, Greece; and Hala Sultan Tekke, Cyprus. He has worked for the Archaeological Institute of America for more than two decades and published on a wide variety of topics, ranging from Predynastic Egypt to the ethics of archaeology and the media. He is currently researching the death of Seqenenre Taa II. He has been the online editorial director of Archaeology magazine and the AIA since 2000. ETI BONN-MULLER received her MA in eastern Mediterranean archaeology from K.U. Leuven, Belgium. Her research subjects on the Bronze Age have included the art of body painting and tattooing in the Aegean, which was the subject of her undergraduate thesis at Harvard University, and a comparison of ivories from Greece, Cyprus, and the Near East. She has participated in excavations at Palaikastro on Crete and Sagalassos in Turkey. After working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, she joined the staff of Archaeology magazine, where she has written on the archaeology of China, Crete, Egypt, Germany, and Israel. She is currently the AIA online senior editor.
GREAT DISCOVERIES IN ARCHAEOLOGY The past revealed Text by Mark J. Rose and Eti Bonn-Muller 288 pages - 26 x 36 cm 258 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0560 8
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Timeless treasures series This page delve into the history of humankind viewed through its most magnificent works. At the same time, the books take a look at the thrilling lives of the patrons and artists whose works have enriched the cultural heritage of the various civilizations. PETRA Splendors of the Nabatean civilization Preface by Barbara A. Porter Text by Francesca Ossorio 304 pages 201 color photographs 978 88 544 0445 8
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THE TREASURES OF IMPERIAL BEIJING
THE GREAT BOOK OF ARCHAEOLOGY
HIDDEN TREASURES OF ANTIQUITY
Text by Nicoletta Celli and Mario Sabattini 312 pages 272 color photographs 978 88 544 0234 8
512 pages 950 color photographs 978 88 544 0038 2
Edited by Alberto Siliotti 432 pages 639 color photographs 978 88 544 0150 1
LOST CITIES From the Ancient World
THE DWELLINGS OF ETERNITY
Text by Maria Teresa Guaitoli and Simone Rambaldi 312 pages 556 color photographs 978 88 544 0186 0
Edited by Alberto Siliotti 304 pages 978 88 8095 448 4
LOST CIVILIZATIONS Rediscovering the Great Cultures of the Past
THE ETERNAL ARMY The terracotta soldiers of the forst emperor
Edited by Fabio Bourbon 352 pages 978 88 8095 701 0
Edited by Roberto Ciarla Photographs by Araldo De Luca 288 pages 346 color photographs 978 88 544 0082 5
POMPEII The history, life and art of the buried city Edited by Marisa Ranieri Panetta 416 pages 417 color photographs 978 88 544 0030 6
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 HISTORY AND TREASURES OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
The Phoenicians
Ancient Thailand
TEXT BY ENRICO ACQUARO AND PAOLA DE VITA
TEXT BY NICOLETTA CELLI
The volume goes over the most significant moments in the history of Phoenicians, from their origins in the East to their transfer to the West and the foundation of Carthage. The Phoenician colonization touched large regional areas, from North Africa to Sicily, from Sardinia to the Iberian Peninsula. The “imperial” adventure of Carthage followed the tracks of this colonization and clashed first with the Greeks living in Sicily and then with Rome. This volume, deriving its themes from the most recent results of historical and archeological research, is directed to a non-specialized public and its purpose is to provide an overall picture of the Phoenician civilization.
Dedicated to the art and culture of Thailand, this volume explores the ancient and various origins of this country’s modern identity. The Thai identity is the result of an extraordinary process of integration, clashes and selection of different cultural traditions, an expression of the various civilizations that inhabited the same area over time. From the contacts with the Indian world to the beginning of the first Buddhist Dvaravati civilization, to the provincial features of the Khmer civilization and the flourishing of the first reign, this book illuminates the fascinating route to modern Thailand through the most up-todate historical studies and reconstruction based on archeological and artistic testimonies.
THE PHOENICIANS
ANCIENT THAILAND
Text by Enrico Acquaro and Paola De Vita 244 color photographs 978 88 544 0366 6
Text by Nicoletta Celli 206 color photographs 978 88 544 0407 6
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THE AZTECS
ANCIENT ISLAM
ANCIENT PERSIA
Text by Francesca Romana Romani 232 color photographs 978 88 544 0372 7
Text by Anna Vanzan 254 color photographs
THE CELTS
CHINA
GREECE
EGYPT
Text by Daniele Vitali 254 color photographs 978 88 544 0321 5
Text by Stefania Stafutti and Federica Romagnoli 234 color photographs 978 88 544 0330 7
Text by Stefano Maggi 254 color photographs 978 88 544 0202 7
Text by Giorgio Ferrero 280 color photographs 978 88 544 0250 8
THE ETRUSCANS
THE INCAS
INDIA
THE KHMERS
Text by Antonella Magagnini 264 color photographs 978 88 544 0322 2
Text by Carolina Orsini 228 color photographs 978 88 544 0365 9
Text by Maria Angelillo 266 color photographs 978 88 544 0306 2
Text by Stefano Vecchia 264 color photographs 978 88 544 0311 6
THE ASSYRIANS AND THE BABYLONIANS Text by Alfredo Rizza 274 color photographs 978 88 544 0268 3
Text by Davide Domenici 266 color photographs 978 88 544 0239 3
HISTORY AND TREASURES OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS 208 pages - 29 x 32 cm Hardcover with jacket The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 22.5 x 24.8 cm THE MAYA
ROME
Text by Davide Domenici 228 color photographs 978 88 544 0148 8
Text by Maria Teresa Guaitoli 232 color photographs 978 88 544 0147 1
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Royal Mummies Immortality in Ancient Egypt INTRODUCTION BY ZAHI HAWASS TEXT BY FRANCIS JANOT An illustrated overview of the mummies of ancient Egypt. Since the major archaeological excavations of the 19th century, we have been fascinated by the mummies of ancient Egypt. Written in an authoritative yet accessible tone appropriate for YA and adult readers alike, this essential resource provides an information-packed overview of royal mummies. The text describes the ancient Egyptians’ belief in the Afterlife and how mummification ensured that their bodies were preserved for eternal life. Revealing the secrets of the embalming room, the meaning of the amulets found with mummies, and the ornate splendor of the mummies themselves, this volume explores all facets of a practice that lasted for more than 3,000 years, starting around 2,500 BC. Spotlighting such renowned examples of well-preserved mummies as Tutankhamen, Seti I and Rameses the Great, more than 200 color photographs depict the ornate sarcophagi, hieroglyphics, and amulets that add to the mystique of the mummy. ZAHI HAWASS is Secretary General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, and through the years he has made important archaeological discoveries. He is the author of numerous publications on ancient Egypt, including The Realm of the Pharaohs and The Treasures of the Pyramids (White Star Publishers). FRANCIS JANOT was born in Épinal (Vosges), France in 1959. Thanks to his specialization as both pathologist and Egyptologist, he has become known in archaeological research circles after over twenty years of excavations in Egyptian necropolises. His first book, Les instruments d´embaumement de l´Egypte ancienne (The Instruments Used for Embalming in Ancient Egypt), was published in 2000 by the French Institute of Oriental Archaeology of Cairo (IFAO). These studies on the instruments used and the operations carried out by the priest-embalmers, together with the pathological and archaeological observations made of the mummies in their tombs, make Janot one of the rare specialists of ancient Egyptian mortuary and embalming rituals. In 2003 he organized the first interdisciplinary study of an Old Kingdom (Fourth Dynasty) mummy that is kept in storage in the Museo Egizio, Turin. An Elder Scientific Member of the IFAO and winner of the prize awarded by the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès, at present Janot is Associate Professor at the University of Nancy and a member of the National Academy of Oral Surgery.
ROYAL MUMMIES Immortality in Ancient Egypt Introduction by Zahi Hawass Text by Francis Janot 368 pages - 26 x 36 cm 250 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0389 5
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The Queens of ancient Egypt
The Realm of the Pharaohs
PREFACE BY SUZANNE MUBARAK TEXT BY ROSANNA PIRELLI
TEXT BY ZAHI HAWASS
A fascinating survey of the role and status of the female rulers of Egypt documented with hundreds of superb reproductions and graphics, this authoritative volume provides an enthralling exploration of the role and status of the queens of ancient Egypt. The book compares images and stories of queens from different eras with images and stories of monarchs who were their contemporaries, using historical reconstruction based on written sources and on archeological documentation. Over 250 color reproductions of statues, carvings, and much more supplement the text. Preface by Suzanne Mubarak text by Rosanna Pirelli 272 pages - 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0334 5
“If you could spend a day at the Giza Pyramids, you would watch the sun rise over the Eastern Desert and see its light caressthe face ofthe Sphinx... Just this one day would convince you that the allure and mystery of ancient Egypt are still alive.” This is how Zhai Hawass, one of the world’s greatest Egyptologists, introduced his journey along the Nile to discover and explore the thousand of years of the civilizations of the pharaos. With pictures by the most prestigious international photographers and charts and explanatory drawings to clarify and supplement text, Hawass eloquently introduced readers to the treasures of ancient Egypt Text by Zahi Hawass 416 pages - 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0161 7
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RAMESSES II Text by T.G.H. James 320 pages - 26 x 36 cm 340 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 826 0
VALLEY OF THE KINGS The Tombs and the Funerary Temples of Thebes West text by Kent R. Weeks Photographs by Araldo De Luca 434 pages - 26 x 36 cm 502 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 712 6
THE GREAT PHARAOHS
THE PYRAMIDS AND THE SPHINX
Text by T.G.H. James 640 pages - 26 x 36 cm 779 picture and drawings Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0037 5
Text by Corinna Rossi 280 pages - 24.5 x 34 cm Hardcover with jacket
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THE TREASURES OF THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM Edited by Francesco Tiradritti Photographs by Araldo De Luca Preface by Suzanne Mubarak 416 pages - 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket
THE TREASURES OF TUTANKHAMUN and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo text by Alessia Amenta Photographs by Araldo De Luca 280 pages - 24.5 x 34 cm 378 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0068 9
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LUXOR AND THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS
ABU SIMBEL, ASWAN AND THE NUBIAN TEMPLES
Text by Alessandro Bongioanni 192 pages - 26 x 36 cm 153 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0009 2
Text by Marco Zecchi 160 pages - 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket
TUTANKHAMUN
THE TREASURES OF THE PYRAMIDS
Text by T.G.H. James 320 pages - 26 x 36 cm 700 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 451 4
Text by Zahi Hawass 416 pages - 26 x 36 cm 517 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 233 6
ANCIENT EGYPT Art and Archaeology in the Land of the Pharaohs Text by Giorgio Agnese and Maurizio Re 256 pages - 26 x 36 cm 461 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0408 3
ANCIENT EGYPT Artist and explorers in the Land of Pharaos Text by Catherine H. Roehrig 328 pages - 26 x 36 cm 411 color drawings Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 244 2
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Egypt and the Holy Land Yesterday and Today Lithographs and diaries by David Roberts R.A. TEXT BY FABIO BOURBON PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANTONIO ATTINI David Roberts (1796-1864) was born in Edinburgh into a very humble family but, thanks to his artistic gifts, he succeeded in becoming one of the most appreciated landscape painters of his time. After traveling in Europe, in 1838 he departed for Egypt and the following year he visited the Sinai Peninsula, Petra, Jerusalem and Palestine, the Lebanese coast and Baalbek. Using the drawings from his travels, the Belgian engraver made splendid lithographs which made him famous. This is a collection of the original plates, published for the first time between 1846 and 1848 accompanied by some excerpts from Roberts's travel diary. In addition, every illustration is accompanied by a photograph which shows the same view as it appears today. As well as offering a sample of Roberts's techniques and taste, this book is an excuse for a journey in time through the artistic treasures and the wonderful landscapes of Egypt and the Holy Land.
EGYPT AND THE HOLY LAND YESTERDAY AND TODAY Lithographs and diaries by David Roberts R.A. Text by Fabio Bourbon Photographs by Antonio Attini 528 pages - 21.2 x 29.4 cm 611 illustrations Flexibound with flaps 978 88 544 0555 4
IN THE SAME SERIES:
EGYPT YESTERDAY AND TODAY Lithographs and diaries by David Roberts R.A. Text by Fabio Bourbon Photographs by Antonio Attini 272 pages - 26 x 36 cm 230 pictures and drawings Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0049 8
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THE HOLY LAND YESTERDAY AND TODAY Lithographs by David Roberts R.A. Text by Fabio Bourbon Photographs by Antonio Attini 272 pages - 26 x 36 cm 230 pictures and drawings Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0060 3
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ANCIENT EGYPT Lithographs by David Roberts R.A. Text by Fabio Bourbon 128 pages - 30.5 x 24 cm 168 pictures and drawings Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0090 0
THE HOLY LAND Lithographs by David Roberts R.A. Text by Fabio Bourbon 64 pages - 30.5 x 24 cm 85 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0384 0
THE ART OF DAVID ROBERTS A PRESTIGIOUS SLIPCASE CONTAINING:
THE HOLY LAND Text by George Croly 320 pages in color
EGYPT AND NUBIA Text by William Brockedon 288 pages in color
THE LIFE, WORKS AND TRAVELS OF DAVID ROBERTS Text by Fabio Bourbon 32 pages in color 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with slipcase 978 88 544 0229 4
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Explorers and artists These richly illustrated books - including maps and plates by celebrated artists - narrate the boundless desire for discovey that has led Western man to explore uncharted worlds.
26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 29.7 cm THE LOST CITIES OF THE MAYAS The life, art and discoveries of Frederick Catherwood
AMERICAN INDIANS The art and travels of Charles Bird King, George Catlin and Karl Bodmer
Text by Fabio Bourbon 200 pages 978 88 8095 334 0
Text by Robert J. Moore 280 pages 978 88 8095 275 6
CHINA REVEALED The west encounters the Celestial Empire
THE EXPLORERS From the Ancient World to the present
Text by Gianni Guadalupi 336 pages 978 88 8095 229 9
Text by Paolo Novaresio 312 pages 978 88 8095 836 9
THE DISCOVERY OF ANCIENT EGYPT Text by Alberto Siliotti 368 pages 978 88 8095 312 8
THE DISCOVERY OF THE NILE History, adventure and discovery Text by Gianni Guadalupi 352 pages 978 88 8095 799 7
Dreaming of Africa TEXT AND WATERCOLORS BY DENIS CLAVREUL With the hand of an artist, the the understanding of a scientist, and the awarnesses of a naturalist, Denis Clavreul has created these enchanting watercolors of the endless grasslands of East Africa.
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Oriental treasures in the Mediterranean From Damascus to Granada TEXT BY HENRI STIERLIN PHOTOGRAPHS BY HENRI AND ANNE STIERLIN Over 400 color photographs convey readers to the Mediterranean’s shores to discover the gems of Islamic art and architecture, ranging from miniatures to splendid mosques. This extraordinary journey passes through the centers of Western Islam. With its rich arrey of illustrations this work reveals the mirage of a subtle art, and offers readers a better understanding of the works created by a culture extending from the Pillars of Hercules to the Middle East. 296 pages - 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0087 0
Islamic art The influence of Persian Architecture from Isfahan to the Taj Mahal TEXT BY HENRY STIERLIN From its very origins, Islamic art has created extraordinary works. The Friday Mosque in Esfahan, the Registan in Samarkand, the Red Fort and the Taj Mahal at Agra reflect the enchantment of the most exquisitely refined artwork. In this work, over 400 photographs , historical documents and prints illustrate the masterpieces created over thousand years by the great dynasties of Eastern Islam.
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Siddhartha The Prince who became Buddha TEXT BY MARILIA ALBANESE PHOTOGRAPHS BY GIANNI AND TIZIANA BALDIZZONE A compelling reconstruction of the life of the man who became Buddha. Siddhartha Gautama, destined to become the Buddha, it was a historical character that was born in a century of great ferments and in a country where the spiritual search has been a priority for a long time. The reconstruction of his real profile is not easy, since the popular pity well soon took him, transfiguring the events of his human existence. The salient episodes of the life of the Buddha are introduced in the first part of the work, getting information from various literary sources, such as the Buddhist Canon or the Chinese pilgrims’ reports, with an iconographic support of works produced in different times and countries. In the second part it is human feeling of the Buddha that is tried to express, going the same way that one day saw him tireless pilgrim, with a specially commissioned search of modern images, that remembers the suffered run of Siddhartha, tragically stricken by a universal pain and determined to find an antidote, not only for the people of his time and his country, but forever and for everybody. MARILIA ALBANESE received her doctorate in Classical Archaeology and Egyptology from the University of Tübingen. Subsequently, she served for more than a decade as archaeologist and ceramologist for excavations at Thebes, Qasr Sagha, Lisht, and Dahshur. She joined The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1985. She was elected Lila Acheson Wallace Curator in Charge of the Department of Egyptian Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1991. Since then, her responsibilities have included the organization of numerous exhibitions at the Metropolitan and the active participation in the Museum’s ongoing program of excavations in Egypt. Italian photographers GIANNI and TIZIANA BALDIZZONE met in Madagascar in 1977. Since then their common interest in ethnology has taken them to the most secluded areas of the world, especially in Asia and Africa. Authors of several books published by major international publishers, they are regular contributors to international magazines (such as GEO, Terre Sauvage, Le Pelerin, Airone, The Geographical).
SIDDHARTHA The Prince who became Buddha Text by Marilia albanese Photographs by Tiziana and Gianni Baldizzone 348 pages - 28.5 x 33.5 cm 400 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0395 6
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Humankind is capable of producing works of genius that leave an indelible mark on a periond’s culture. The link between art, faith, and history has produced extraordinary masterpieces of sacred and profane art, which these books display to best effect, whether they be objects, houses, temples or places of worship, accompanied by anecdotes concerning the captivating episodes associated with them. 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 29.7 cm
THE HOLY BIBLE Places and stories from the Old and New Testament Text by Gianni Guadalupi 304 pages 311 color photographs 978 88 544 0191 4
THE TREASURES OF THE MONASTERY OF SAINT CATHERINE Photographs by Araldo De Luca Foreword by Archibishop Damianos of Sinai Text by Corinna Rossi 208 pages 201 color photographs 978 88 544 0142 6
TREASURES IN GOLD Masterpieces of Jewelry from Antiquity to Modern Times Edited by Gianni Guadalupi 336 pages 725 color photographs 978 88 544 0320 8
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The Great Civilizations The populations that influenced the ancient development of the Mediterranean (the cradle of Western civilization), and of the Middle and the Far East, and those who wrote the history of the Americas, are described in ten substantial and elegantly bound volumes. Written by the most highly regarded archaeological scholar-researchers, these works feature unparalleled illustrations, from photographs to drawings and maps, and embark on a series of enthralling journeys through time and space to seek the far-reaching and spectacular traces of these ancient, magnificent civilizations. ISRAEL A journey through the art and history of the Holy Land Text by Sarah Kochav 292 pages 978 88 8095 904 5
ANCIENT GREECE The dawn of the western World Text by Furio Durando 292 pages 978 88 544 0045 0
ANCIENT INDIA From the origins to the XIII century A.D. Text by Marilia Albanese 296 pages 978 88 8095 657 0
EGYPT Temples, Men and Gods Text by Alberto Siliotti 292 pages 978 88 8095 542 9
ANCIENT ROME History of a civilization that ruled the World Text by Anna Maria Liberati and Fabio Bourbon 292 pages 978 88 544 0043 6
ANCIENT CHINA Chinese civilization from the origins to the Tang Dynasty text by Maurizio Scarpari 292 pages 978 88 8095 459 8
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SPLENDORS OF ANCIENT PERSIA Photographs and text by Henri Stierlin 288 pages 978 88 544 0146 4
THE INCAS and other Andean Civilizations Text by Maria Longhena and Walter Alva 292 pages 978 88 8095 330 2
ANGKOR Splendors of the Khmer Civilization Text by Marilia Albanese 296 pages 978 88 8095 830 7
ANCIENT MEXICO History and culture of the Maya, Aztecs and other pre-columbian populations Text by Maria Longhena 292 pages 978 88 544 0129 7
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The art of Pompeii PHOTOGRAPHS BY ARALDO DE LUCA TEXT BY ANTONELLA MAGAGNINI A magnificent collection of stylized reproductions of Pompeii’s pictorial treasures by a leading antiquities photographer. The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 - freezeframing a ripe moment in time - bestowed upon posterity an incalculable heritage of art and knowledge in the miraculously well-preserved remains of the city of Pompeii. This volume of lush color images taken by renowned photographer Araldo De Luca, takes readers inside the houses and into the secrets of one of the most charming sites of classical antiquity. Accompanying the photos, which are presented in a distinguished oversized format, are accessible texts that elucidate the daily life, the mythic and heroic imagination, and the religious customs and beliefs of the ancient Romans.
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ARALDO DE LUCA won the prestigious Ilford Prize “Spazi ed immagini del Barocco Romano” (1980). Considered one of the world’s greatest photographers of statuary and jewelry, De Luca has developed sophisticated lighting techniques that heighten the power of his seductive images to communicate the passion that the artists invested in their work. White Star Publishers have worked with him on many volumes, including Egyptian Treasures from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (1999), Tutankhamun: the Eternal Splendor of the Boy Pharaoh (2000), Illustrated Guide to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (2003), The Valley of the Kings (2002), Ramesses II (2002), The Treasures of the Pyramids (2003), Pompeii (2004), The Eternal Army (2005) and A Dog’s Life (2008). ANTONELLA MAGAGNINI, an archaeologist, is an administrator at the Capitoline Museum in Rome and professor of Etruscology and Italic Archaeology. Her particular interests are Rome’s earliest phases and 19th century museology. For White Star Publishers Antonella Magagnini contributed “Joys of the Etruscan Aristocracy” in the volume: Treasures in gold - Masterpieces of Jewelry from Antiquity to Modern Times (1998) and The Etruscans - History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization (2008).
THE ART OF POMPEII Photographs by Araldo De Luca Text by Antonella Magagnini 176 pages 95 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0501 1
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The Art of the Pharaohs PREFACE BY ZAHI HAWASS, TEXT BY GIORGIO FERRERO PHOTOGRAPHS BY ARALDO DE LUCA
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Thanks to its large format, this magnificently illustrated book shows portraits and monuments that are considered to be artistic masterpieces of antiquity in a new light. It traces the profiles of several sovereigns, presenting an accurate and in-depth picture of the history and art of Ancient Egypt and its undisputed protagonists: the Pharaohs. “King of Upper and Lower Egypt,” “Lord of the Two Lands,” and “Son of Ra,” are some of the titles held by the sovereigns who ruled over one of the richest and most powerful states of antiquity for more than 3,000 years. The history of Ancient Egypt through the millennia is marked by a succession of sovereigns and dynasties. The Pharaoh played a central role in the ideology and in the concept of reality of Ancient Egyptians. This can be seen in the many monuments that feature and commemorate the feats of these sovereigns and the royal lists compiled by the ancient scribes. The Pharaoh, as the incarnation of the falcon god Horus and son of the sun god Ra, was the guarantor of cosmic order on Earth (Maat) and the intermediary between the gods and men. Chief priest, head of the army and head of political and administrative life, the Pharaoh was the prototype for the absolute monarch and, to some degree, his figure personified the state. Some Pharaohs left such traces of themselves that they became historical immortal figures. The names Khufu, Tutankhamun and Ramesses II remain well known after thousands of years due to their monuments and treasures. Of the other Pharaohs, the names and fragments of representations are the only traces we can use today to reconstruct the events of those times. ZAHI HAWASS is Secretary General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, and through the years he has made important archaeological discoveries. He is the author of numerous publications on ancient Egypt, including The Realm of the Pharaohs and The Treasures of the Pyramids (White Star Publishers). GIORGIO FERRERO received his degree in Egyptology from the University of Milan. He has published the volume Egypt - History and Treasures of an ancient Civilization (White Star Publishers). ARALDO DE LUCA is considered one of the world’s greatest photographers of statuary and jewelry. His photographs have been published by White Star Publishers in the volumes: Egyptian Treasures, from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo; Tutankhamun; The Valley of the Kings; Ramesses II; The Treasures of the Pyramids; The art of Pompeii and The eternal army.
THE ART OF THE PHARAOHS Preface by Zahi Hawass Text by Giorgio Ferrero Photographs by Araldo de Luca 176 pages 131 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0568 4
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Masterpieces of art
Wonders of the World
TEXT BY LUCIA GASPARINI AND SERENA MARABELLI
TEXT BY FRANCESCO BOCCIA
This authoritative volume traces more than two thousand years of timeless masterpieces that have become universal symbols of the genius of humankind, from the mask of Tutankhamun to “The Scream” by Edward Munch. Organized chronologically, each work of art is presented through a meticulously researched text that analyzes the techniques employed by the artist and places each art work in its historical context. Throughout the book, fine quality photographs from the archives of the world’s foremost museums reveal the mastery of each artist through pictures that depict each work in its entirety as well as details that are discussed in the text.
Organized chronologically, Wonders of the World starts with the pyramids at Giza which were built in 2560 BC and ends with the Experience Music Project in Seattle, a museum of rock and roll memorabilia and technology-intensive multimedia displays designed by Frank Gehry and built in 2000. Among the countless other buildings featured in this book are The Parthenon in Athens, Angkor Thom in Siem Reap, Cambodia, The Taj Mahal in India, The Capitol of the United States in Washington, DC, The Opera House of Sydney, and The Sagrada Família, in Barcelona.
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176 pages - 35.5 x 43.5 cm 260 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0371 0
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Last African Warriors TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY GIANNI GIANSANTI This large format photography book, with its striking visual impact, is a collection of work by the late Gianni Giansanti. The material comes from his travels in Africa, the cradle of humanity, where ancestral ties to nature still exist. It chronicles the lifestyle and social structure of Ethiopian tribes in the Omo Valley, looking at populations of warriors as well as peaceful peoples, highlighting the pride and strength of these individuals so accustomed to physical hardship and suffering. Enhanced by these extraordinary images, this volume also pays homage to the skill of a photographer who was always present for history in the making, and who never gave up on his search for the origins of man.
A photography exhibit will open in September 2010 at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan including pictures taken from this book. Large format: 34 x 41.5 cm The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 28.5 x 34.9 cm
GIANNI GIANSANTI began his career as a freelance photographer in Italy in 1978. He provided exclusive coverage for important events in Italian history and won many international prizes for his reporting. His photo essays often became bestsellers; among the most successful were John Paul II and Benedict XVI, published by White Star Publishers. In 2009, Giansanti also created an exhibit called “Twenty Italians Who Are Changing Italy.� This photographic retrospective, presented in Florence at Palazzo Strozzi, was a great public and critical success.
LAST AFRICAN WARRIORS Text and photographs by Gianni Giansanti 216 pages 276 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0472 4
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Horses Master portraits PHOTOGRAPHS BY FABIO PETRONI FOREWORD BY OLIVIERO TOSCANI PREFACE BY MEREDITH MICHAELS-BEERBAUM The history of horses is tightly interwoven with that of humanity, which owes its equine friends a great deal, from fieldwork to transport, from traveling and discovering to sports. This volume is a tribute to mankind’s tireless companion. Clever use of light, which comes from Petroni’s long experience as a still life and portrait photographer, has enabled him to create original images, with a style that is somewhat unusual for animal photographs—a style that is spectacularly enhanced thanks to the book’s large format. The thing that, above all, has enabled the photographer to communicate so directly the true essence of these magnificent quadrupeds is undoubtedly his emotional closeness to his models, the result of love and knowledge developed over so many years. Here, in front of the camera, are smart, timid, aggressive, proud, indolent, protective, curious, and gentle horses, in an explosion of emotions. Large format: 34 x 41.5 cm The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 28.5 x 34.9 cm
FABIO PETRONI lives and works in Milan. After studying photography, he turned professional in 1984, since then he has worked with some of the most famous names in international photography. He works with some of the top advertising agencies and has been involved in campaigns for well known national and international brands. His particular focus is on portraits and still life, areas in which he has demonstrated his intuitive and rigorous style. He is the official photographer of the IJRC (International Jumping Riders Club), and is responsible for the public image of major international horse-riding. OLIVIERO TOSCANI is known as the creative force behind the world's most famous newspapers and brands, and as a conceiver of successful corporate images and publicity campaigns. The recipient of prestigious international awards and recognition, he is Accademico d’Onore at the Accademia delle Belle Arti in Florence. He lives in Tuscany, where he produces olive oil and wine and raises horses. MEREDITH MICHAELS-BEERBAUM is a German horse riding champion. She has been devoted to show jumping since she was a young girl, and has become one of the most successful athletes at both European and international levels. She has won various medals both in team and individual competitions. She was the first woman ever to rank number one in the international show jumping ranking of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI).
HORSES Master portraits Photographs by Fabio Petroni Foreword by Oliviero Toscani Preface by Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum 176 pages 105 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0561 5
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Sustainable Living Masterpieces of Ecological Architecture TEXT BY MARCO MORO AND BEATRICE SPIRANDELLI When people say “ecological house,” they can be referring to any one of an infinite number of project plans destined to produce the least predictable outcomes you could possibly imagine. Ecological architecture measures itself with and adapts, above all, to the place – whether the context is urban, suburban, rural, or natural – with its environmental features, landscape, available resources, culture, and characteristic social and economic dynamics. If one were simply to call it “conscious architecture,” one could not go wrong. This volume’s objective is to illustrate some of the most prominent tendencies and lines of research that have emerged, and to introduce some of their advocates – pioneers, masters, or budding youth – through a broad review of projects dedicated to the most widespread way of living in the world: the individual or singlefamily home. But sustainability in architecture does not refer only to individual homes that are immersed, ideally, in verdure. Accordingly, one section of the book is dedicated to illustrating the best realizations of ecological buildings for a wide variety of uses. Ecological architecture has a new, polycentric geography, where ideas diffuse and develop in a multidirectional manner. Planners from every part of the world, of every age and background, have succeeded in distilling the poetics of living in harmony with the environment. Together they present a fascinating panorama of “architectural biodiversity.” MARCO MORO architect, was born in Padua in 1961 and lives and works in Milan. After collaborating with a number of different professional studios, including Angelo Mangiarotti’s studio in Milan, he became involved in communications and publishing. Since 1997 he has been editor-in-chief of L’architettura naturale, Europe’s first magazine dedicated exclusively to sustainable architectural projects. He has also been a member of the directive committee of ANAB (National Association for Bioecological Architecture) as well as its communications manager. He heads the editorial section for Edizioni Ambiente, a Milanese publishing house specializing in environmental themes and sustainable development. BEATRICE SPIRANDELLI was born in Badia Polesine, and she now lives and works in Milan as a freelance architect. She deals primarily with planning and consultation in sectors relating to sustainable architecture. She is an expert in landscape-environmental conservation and collaborates actively with the ANAB in training activities, particularly in organizing study travels. She freelances for numerous enterprises in the sector.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING Masterpieces of Ecological Architecture Text by Marco Moro and Beatrice Spirandelli 288 pages - 26 x 36 cm 322 color photographs Hardcover with jacket
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Eco Structures Forms of Sustainable Architecture EDITED BY GIANPAOLA SPIRITO PREFACE BY ANTONINO TERRANOVA TEXT BY SABRINA LEONE, GIANPAOLA SPIRITO AND LEONE SPITA How to build green - a spectacular gallery of eco-friendly buildings by the world’s leading architecture firms. Building green to reduce pollution and waste, conserve energy, save money, and live sustainably has become the new architectural imperative to meet the economic and environmental challenges of the new century. This portfolio of leading-edge ecostructures by prestigious firms the world over, proffers blueprints for the future of architecture. The five chapters present innovations in engineering, materials, and aesthetic design that illustrate how advanced technology answers the challenge to use less and recycle more; how using local materials reduces costs to the budget and the planet; how incorporating elements of nature into the built environment conserves our ecology; how buildings can take on the shapes of their natural surroundings to literally harmonize with the land; and how existing structures can be modernized by eco-friendly engineering and sustainable materials. Environmentalists, contemporary architecture buffs, and anyone involved in the construction industry will treasure this exciting, forward-looking tome. GIANPAOLA SPIRITO is a professor of Theories in Contemporary Architectural Research. She obtained her doctorate with a thesis on contemporary architecture. For White Star Publishers she has written New Urban Giants . ANTONINO TERRANOVA is a full professor of architectural design, and chair of the department of architecture at La Sapienza, University of Rome. He teaches architectural and urban design. He is the author of White Star Publishers' Skyscrapers and numerous books on city planning and contemporary metropolitan landscapes. SABRINA LEONE and LEONE SPITA , members of the faculty of architecture Ludovico Quaroni at La Sapienza, University of Rome, are contributors to leading journals and authors of books on modern architecture.
ECO STRUCTURES Forms of sustainable architecture Edited by Gianpaola Spirito Preface by Antonino Terranova Text by Sabrina Leone, Gianpaola Spirito and Leone Spita 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 322 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0497 7
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New frontiers in Architecture The United Arab Emirates between vision and reality TEXT BY OSCAR EUGENIO BELLINI AND LAURA DAGLIO A rampant building boom is transforming the desert lands of the Persian Gulf ’s fabulously wealthy oil-producing countries: they are becoming large metropolitan areas at an exponentially rapid pace. The rush for luxury and the race for the biggest, best and most dazzling feed a burgeoning real-estate market where promoters and large commercial companies create visionary and futuristic architecture. In addition to new luxury towers of record height there are skyscrapers with spectacular rotating sections, almost dream-like qualities of the new forms, and the shaping of enormous artificial islands that change entire coastlines – all part of a general challenge to master, even change, climate and environment. The planners involved belong to some of the largest international studios, firms that have opened new headquarters in the Gulf – in fact, the entire architectural star system is called upon to give a cultural imprint and to express a new concept of the city and its buildings. OSCAR EUGENIO BELLINI born in 1965, is an architect and researcher at the Building Environment Science & Technology Department of the Politecnico di Milano. As a researcher he focuses on project-related themes addressing the relationship between technology and the constructability of architecture. In addition to his research activity he participates in national and international architecture competitions. LAURA DAGLIO who was born in 1970, is an architect. She teaches architectural technology at the Faculty of Architecture and Society at the Politecnico di Milano, where she is a researcher in the Building Environment Science & Technology Department.
IN THE SAME SERIES: NEW FRONTIERS IN ARCHITECTURE the United Arab Emirates between vision and reality Text by Oscar Eugenio Bellini and Laura Daglio 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 370 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0550 9
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BUILDING ARABIA Expanding the Limits of Architecture Text by Laura Daglio and Oscar Eugenio Bellini 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 406 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0450 2
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Masterpieces of modern architecture TEXT BY MATTEO AGNOLETTO, FRANCESCO BOCCIA, SILVIO CASSARÀ, ALESSANDRA DI MARCO, GUYA ELISABETTA ROSSO, MARCO TAGLIATORI Modern architecture merges the dreams and technological experience of humanity. This illustrated book examines more than 40 works that have changed the face of our planet. It probes a century of great structures, seeking in these glass, steel and concrete masterpieces the very essence of our civilization, through the legacies they have left us and their extraordinary insight into our future. MATTEO AGNOLETTO, born in Modena in 1972, worked at the architectural firms of Renzo Piano and Jean Nouvel and is the cofounder of ACZ Studio di Architettura. In addition to teaching at the university level, Agnoletto writes articles for newspapers and magazines, and is the editor in chief of Parametro. His monograph on Renzo Piano will be released shortly. FRANCESCO BOCCIA, born in Milan in 1967, works as a freelance architect and also contributes to numerous trade periodicals. His publications include La ricostruzione virtuale del Teatro alla Scala (1996). SILVIO CASSARÀ, born in Modica in 1947, is an architect. He teaches at Italian and foreign universities, and writes for architectural journals, including Parametro. Cassarà has recently organized exhibitions presenting several New York architects. His publications include Richard Meier: Recent Works (2004). ALESSANDRA DI MARCO, born in Milan 1972 is the archivist responsible for maps and photographs at CEDAT (Centro di Documentazione dell’Architettura e del Territorio) at the Polytechnic Institute of Milan. GUYA ELISABETTA ROSSO, who was born in Vercelli in 1975, has collaborated with Piedmontese architectural firms and with the Polytechnic Institute of Milan on the development of the Territorial Coordination Plan for the Province of Mantua (2000). Rosso works with the Special Building Projects Area at Milan Polytechnic.
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MARCO TAGLIATORI, born in Turin in 1968, is a freelance architect specializing in interior design. He has also worked with the Polytechnic Institute of Turin. In 1997 he curated an exhibition on Norwegian Functionalism at Castello del Valentino in Turin.
MASTERPIECES OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE MUSEUMS Masterpieces of architecture in the world Text by Giulia Camin 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 686 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0280 5
Text by Matteo Agnoletto, Francesco Boccia, Silvio Cassarà, Alessandra di Marco, Guya Elisabetta Rosso, Marco Tagliatori 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 695 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0145 7
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The world’s greatest
World Trade Center PREFACE BY MIKE WALLACE - TEXT BY PETER SKINNER This volume is an emotional tribute to the Twin Towers, for a quarter of a century a symbol of peace and progress. An entire chapter is dedicated to a dramatic account of its tragic end. Yet World Trace Center is also a message of hope for the future: the book illustrates the reconstruction, and the work underway. Readers will be drawn into the heart of New York, a city that never gives up and is very successfully reinventing itself in a still more thriving form. 192 pages - 20 x 37.5 cm 199 color photographs Hardcover with jacket
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Lighthouses TEXT BY ANNAMARIA MARIOTTI This book is dedicated to the most attractive lighthouses in the world, the lighthouses of our dreams, history, legends, films and novels: the small, slender lighthouses isolated amongst the rollers on a stormy coast, reachable only by boat, visited only by seagulls and inhabited by an old retired sailor. This volume describes the individual characteristics, location and history of these extraordinary coastal monuments, now on the way to extinction. 176 pages - 20 x 37.5 cm 160 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0088 7
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NEW URBAN GIANTS The Ultimate Skyscrapers Text by Gianpaola Spirito and Antonino Terranova 216 pages - 20 x 37.5 cm 250 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0332 1
CATHEDRALS OF THE WORLD
CITY SQUARES OF THE WORLD
Text by Leyla CiagĂ 216 pages - 20 x 37.5 cm 224 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0178 5
Text by Maria Teresa Feraboli 216 pages - 20 x 37.5 cm 208 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0276 8
SKYSCRAPERS
BRIDGES
Text by Antonino Terranova 312 pages - 20 x 37.5 cm 361 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 230 5
Text by Angia Sassi Perino and Giorgio Faraggiana 184 pages - 20 x 37.5 cm 223 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0032 0
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Classic Sailboats TEXT BY JILL BOBROW The book is dedicated to all lovers of classic and vintage yachts, but also to anyone who harbors a passion for the sea and a taste for the unmistakably classic sport that is sailing. Through a fascinating series of images, you will get to know the timeless charm of the most luxurious yachts - with their sails, prestigious finishing and many surprising details - and you will discover the amazing J-Class. An ideal book for those who love to perpetuate the ancient traditions of sailing and for those who think that the ancestral challenge between man and sea still has meaning and dignity. JILL BOBROW is currently Editor-At-Large for Yachts International magazine. She is the former Editor-in-Chief of ShowBoats International and was the founding Editor of Boat International USA Magazine and Editor of the Megayachts USA book series. She has had a long career of writing, publishing, and the yachting world. She spent her post university years working on boats, crewing, cooking on charter boats, and living in the West Indies. She wrote her first story for Wooden Boat Magazine in 1974. She worked at Motor Boating and Sailing Magazine in 1978, and then in 1980 started Concepts Publishing with photographer Dana Jinkins. She co-authored more than a dozen books creating high-end yachting-related titles such as Classic Yacht Interiors; The World’s Most Extraordinary Yachts; Harbors of Enchantment, a Yachtsmen’s Anthology; Sprit of Tradition, Old And New Classic Yachts; St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Antigua and Barbuda, and Outrageous Yachts. Several of these books have become classics and collector’s items. Over the course of her career, she has cruised on numerous famous yachts in countless locales the world over.
CLASSIC SAILBOATS Text by Jill Bobrow 288 pages - 27 x 31 cm Hardcover with jacket
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Automobiles Legendary models of history and innovation TEXT BY SAVERIO VILLA Many cars have simply traveled on the road. Some models, on the other hand, have contributed to the history of four-wheeled transportation. An innovative and captivating line, an original design, the introduction of new elements, and the verve to ride in fashionable and trendy cars are the ingredients that led to the success of these legendary vehicles. They were sold in the millions, produced and re-produced for decades, and restyled or elevated to the role of a status symbol. These cars have now become an integral part of our motorized world. This book, enriched with splendid photographs of the cars and featuring exclusive period pictures, follows the history, evolution and success of car models that have left their mark on the pavement. SAVERIO VILLA is a journalist who specializes in the world of cars and engines, with a focus on auto history, technical innovations and vintage cars. He began his professional career in the mid-1980s with the magazine Auto. Since then he has been the deputy director of Evo, oversaw the automotive page of Panorama, and was the director of Auto Oggi and Panoramauto. Today, he contributes to Gente Motori, Autocar, Ruoteclassiche and the Corriere della Sera.
AUTOMOBILES Legendary models of history and innovation Text by Saverio Villa 288 pages - 27 x 31 cm 276 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0570 7
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Legendary Motorcycles PREFACE BY GIACOMO AGOSTINI TEXT BY LUIGI CORBETTA A superbly illustrated chr onicle of the most influential and in novative motorcycle models from the past 100 years. Motorcycles connote images of freedom and free spirits. They have inspired songs like "Born to be Wild" and helped make the image of James Dean. They've come a long way from their ungainly two- and three-wheeled ancestors that first made an appearance in the late 19th century. Packed with archival and specially commissioned photographs, this stunning volume chronicles the evolution of the motorcycle, from early 1910's until today, documenting the major milestones in this illustrious history and spotlighting the most influential models that have emerged over the last century. Among the manufacturers whose bikes are represented are BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Moto Guzzi, Suzuki, Triumph, Yamaha, and many more, all showcased in hundreds of brilliant color photographs. Accompanying the extraordinary photographs are the stories behind the vehicles, with a wealth of technical information about each motorcycle. LEGENDARY MOTORCYCLES Preface by Giacomo Agostini Text Luigi Corbetta 300 pages - 27 x 31 cm 250 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0448 9
GIACOMO AGOSTINI is an Italian multi-time world champion Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. Nicknamed Ago, he is the alltime leader in victories in motorcycle Grand Prix history. He started his career very young and his results caught the eye of Count Domenico Agusta who signed Agostini to ride for his MV Agusta squad. From 1965 season, he won the 500cc title seven years in succession for the Italian factory. In 1974 Agostini leaved MV Agusta to ride for Yamaha. He retired from motorcycle competition in the 1977. LUIGI CORBETTA is a writer and a freelance journalist who has written for the leading Italian monthly magazines on motorcycles for many years. He has collaborated with Motociclismo and Motociclismo d’Epoca, the most important Italian monthly magazine in the motorcycle field, where he has also been involved in the historical archives.
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LEGENDARY ITALIAN CARS
LEGENDARY AMERICAN CARS
Text by Peter Ruch 300 pages 370 colour photographs 978 88 544 0447 2
Preface by Giorgetto Giugiaro Text Enzo Rizzo 300 pages 212 color photographs 978 88 544 0492 2
Text by Matt DeLorenzo 324 pages 389 color photographs 978 88 544 0039 9
LEGENDARY CARS Cars that made history from the early days to the 21st century
MASTERS OF CAR DESIGN
CONCEPT CARS From the 1930s to the present
Text by Larry Edsall 288 pages 262 color photographs 978 88 544 0098 6
Text by Larry Edsall 320 pages 350 color photographs 978 88 544 0337 6
Text by Larry Edsall 264 pages 494 color photographs 978 88 544 0469 4
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Harley Davidson A way of life PHOTOGRAPHS AND TEXT BY ALBERT SALADINI AND PASCAL SZYMEZAK This book reviews the history of Harley-Davidson and reveals its many secrets, describing its evolution and the great bikes that won resounding fame. Readers of this book will explore the history of the firm from its origin to nowadays; they will also get a peek behind the scenes into Harley-Davidson’s inner world, learning how it operates and about the lives of its most important personalities. Numerous full-color photographs display the most famous examples of the customizers’ craft. At the dawn of the new century Harley-Davidson responded to the creativity and innovativeness of the industry’s technical specialists with its own custom motorcycle, the V-Rod, incorporating revolutionary technology. Discussion of this model fills the final pages of this detailed chronicle of Harley-Davidson’s history and its association since 1909 with the V-Twin motor. ALBERT SALADINI is currently working as a journalist for France 3. Saladini is an expert in cars and motorcycles. An avid HarleyDavidson enthusiast, he has written numerous books on the subject, often in collaboration with Pascal Szymezak. PASCAL SZYMEZAK is a journalist who specializes in motorcycles and works for various motorcycle and motorcycle travel magazines. He has been editor-in-chief of a monthly devoted to HarleyDavidson, its history, news from America and travel in the States.
HARLEY DAVIDSON A way of life Photographs and text by Albert Saladini and Pascal Szymezak 368 pages - 26 x 36 cm 598 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0549 3
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HARLEY DAVIDSON customizing the legend Photographs and text by Albert Saladini 208 pages - 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 408 8
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THE GREAT BOOK OF HARLEY DAVIDSON 528 pages - 26 x 36 cm 865 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0356 7
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CONVERTIBLES History and evolution of dream cars
CLASSIC CARS From 1945 to the present
Text by Giuseppe Guizzardi and Enzo Rizzo 352 pages - 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 305 0
Text by Michael Bowler 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm - 246 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 652 5
THE GREAT BOOK OF AUTOMOBILES Text by Michael Bowler, Giuseppe Guzzardi and Enzo Rizzo 632 pages - 26 x 36 cm 1080 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 983 0
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AUTOMOBILES Elegance on wheels Text by Matt DeLorenzo Photographs by Ron Kimball 208 pages - 34 x 41.5 cm - 148 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0424 3 also available in reduced format: 28.5 x 34.9 cm
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Trains
The Bicycle
History from hissing steam to silent speed
the Myth and the Passion
TEXT BY FRANCO TANEL
TEXT BY FRANCESCO BARONI FOREWORD BY FELICE GIMONDI
No one could have thought that in just a few decades the “puffing machines� know as railway trains would have brought into existence an extensive and intricate network of lines crisscrossing the whole world. This book traces the history of the railway through both archive and specially commissioned photographs and boats a fluent, knowledgeable commentary by Franco Tanel, a real authority on the subject.
320 pages - 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0277 5
We all rode a bicycle of some sort when we were children; it is the simplest and most common means of transport. This book traces the history of the bicycle, looking at the way the design has evolved through different models and changing components and providing a wealth of information and technical details to provide a complete and up-to-date reference work for the keen cyclist.
304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 350 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0336 9
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The Great Sailing Ships
Sailing Yachts
The history of sail from its origins to the present
History and Evolution
TEXT BY FRANCO GIORGETTI
TEXT BY FRANCO GIORGETTI
The superb book combines descriptions of the famous boats in the history of sailing with detailed information of how they were built, who designed them and what the underlying concept that inspired them were. The reader will thus become familiar; with the help of photographs and important historical documents, with the epic period of sailing.
Hundreds of stunning photos recording the most spectacular regattas in history are accompanied by the observations of an architect and yacht designer, providing a lively, technically precide, and detailed narrative. This magnificent publication describes the most important yachts, tracing the history of their prototypes and reliving their great regattas, while also recording the extraordinary inventiveness that gave rise to the mostluxurious yacht afloat. Finally, the book also includes a report of the 32nd America’s Cup competition, held off Valencia.
304 pages; 26 x 36 cm 582 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0304 8
328 pages; 26 x 36 cm 576 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0327 7
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Hot Air Balloons History, Evolution and Great Adventures INTRODUCTION BY BERTRAND PICCARD TEXT BY JEAN BECKER PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERTO MAGNI AND DANIELA COMI A color f u l i l l u s t r a t e d h i s t o r y o f h o t a i r b a l l o o n s w i t h i m a g e s o f dazzling, imaginativ e a i r s h i p s a n d s t o r ies of er oic flights. Featuring vintage prints and spectacular photos, this colorful illustrated history of hot air ballooning showcases its heroic achievements, the imaginative, often futuristic shapes of the airships, the innovative navigators and engineers, and the popular modern-day events that speckle the heavens with hundreds of balloons. From the dangerous fivehour voyage in the Montgolfier brothers' balloon in 1783 to the epic exploits in today’s “impossible” airships by Bertrand Piccard and the late Steve Fossett, this dizzyingly entertaining volume offers passage on a breathtaking journey through one of the most picaresque and physically heroic fields of aviation history. Featuring images of the passing countryside from high aloft and direct testimony from the brave figures who decided to "call upon the clouds" in person, the book culminates with the pageantry of popular ballooning events in places as far flung as France and Albuquerque, New Mexico, where each year almost 800 balloons color the sky, giving their pilots their moments of glory and recalling the birth of aerostatics in the eigtheenth century. BERTRAND PICCARD succeeded with Brian Jones the first non-stop round-the-world balloon flight, achieving the longest flight in terms of both duration and distance in the history of aviation. They were decorated with the Olympic Order and the gold medal of the French Ministry of Youth and Sport and received among others the highest distinctions of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, the National Geographic Society, the Explorer’s Club. ROBERTO MAGNI was born in the province of Bologna (Italy) and started taking photographs in 1988 and for the most part did travel reportages. DANIELA COMI met Roberto Magni during a reportage in Holland. They shared a common passion for photography and travelling. JEAN BECKER is a journalist who has reported on France's involvement in recent international conflicts. A renowned hot air balloon navigator, he has recorded nearly 2,500 hours of flight and participated in the expedition over the Norwegian island of Spitzbergen and the winter crossing of Norwegian Lapland.
HOT AIR BALLOONS History, Evolution and Great Adventures Photographs by Roberto Magni and Daniela Comi Introduction by Bertrand Piccard Text by Jean Becker 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm 359 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0489 2 also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 29.7 cm
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HISTORY OF FLIGHT From the flying machine of Leonardo da Vinci to the conquest of the space Text by Riccardo Niccoli 320 pages - 26 x 36 cm 696 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0211 9 also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 29.7 cm
The Great Book of COMBAT AIRCRAFT Text by Paolo Matricardi 432 pages - 27 x 31 cm 411 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0151 8
CENTURY OF WAR Introduction by Wolf Blitzer Text by Luciano Garibaldi 496 pages - 25.5 x 31 cm 573 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0388 8
Complete book of WORLD WAR II COMBAT AIRCRAFT Text by Enzo Angelucci and Paolo Matricardi Drawings by Pierluigi Pinto 416 pages - 26.5 x 37 cm Hardcover with jacket
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Art and Design in Modern CUSTOM FIXED-BLADE KNIVES
Art and Design in Modern CUSTOM FOLDING KNIVES
Text by David Darom 276 pages - 22.5 x 29 cm 329 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0212 6
Text by David Darom 256 pages - 22.5 x 29 cm Hardcover with jacket
the Art of Modern CUSTOM KNIFEMAKING
THE GREAT COLLECTIONS Modern custom Knives
Text by David Darom 252 pages - 22.5 x 29 cm Hardcover with jacket
Text by David Darom 288 pages - 22.5 x 29 cm Hardcover with jacket
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Gianni Giansanti, who has covered the Vatican for 20 years, photographed John Paul II and Benedict XVI during many public and private occasions. He has created fascinating reports that use the language of photography – an extraordinary instrument that has grasped the expressions and feelings of the two popes – to paint uncommon portraits of these two important figures. The books examine memoirs, new reports, and pictures of their public and private life to show the official face as well as the private and human side of these great pontiffs. What clearly emerges is the multifaceted figure of John Paul II, a charismatic Christian leader who powerfully shaped the last decades of the 20th century, and a truthful portrait of Benedict XVI, ‘the German pope’, with, above all, his extraordinary love of life. BENEDICT XVI The dawn of a new papacy Photographs by Gianni Giansanti Text by Jeff Israely 176 pages - 28 x 32.5 cm 160 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0162 4
JOHN PAUL II The Pope Who Changed the World
JOHN PAUL II The Great
Photographs by Gianni Giansanti Text by Valentina Alazraki 176 pages - 26 x 30 cm 111 color photographs Softcover with flaps 978 88 544 0103 7
Photographs by Gianni Giansanti Text by Marco Tosatti 224 pages - 24.2 x 33.5 cm 206 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0104 4
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 EMOTIONS
Italy from above
China from above
PREFACE BY FRANCO ZEFFIRELLI INTRODUCTION BY GIULIANO URBANI TEXT BY ALBERTO BERTOLAZZI PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANTONIO ATTINI AND MARCELLO BERTINETTI
PREFACE BY LIU JIAQI TEXT BY SU RONGYU AND LI HUOMIN
In this book, Italy and its natural, historic and cultural heritage are presented from an intriguing viewpoint: the sky. In addition to the extraordinary images by two famous aerial photographers, Marcello Bertinetti and Antonio Attini, this prestigious book also features an introduction by Giuliano Urbani and a preface by Franco Zeffirelli.
428 pages - 28.5 x 33.5 cm 383 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0083 2
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This huge country, full of natural wonders, is illustrated and recorded from the inside for the first time thanks to special permits granted to Chinese photographers and writers. Stunning pictures of places never photographed before make this a unique and fascinating book, describing the country with superb artistry and real depth of understanding.
400 pages - 28.5 x 33.5 cm 368 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0307 9
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GERMANY The heart of Europe Text by Sabine Kieslich 428 pages - 28.5 x 33.5 cm 390 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0163 1
SWITZERLAND FROM ABOVE Photographs by Antonio Attini Preface by Bertrand Piccard Text by Erwin Dettling 408 pages - 28.5 x 33.5 cm 327 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0406 9
The emotional impact conveyed by photography is wonderfully exemplified in the books dedicated to Berlin, Germany and Switzerland. The natural, cultural, and historical heritage of these places is brought into relief by gorgeous photos accompanied by commentary by various personalities.
BERLIN A city for the future Preface by Walter Momper Text by Klaus Hartung 304 pages - 26 x 37 cm 380 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0484 7
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THAILAND Temples and Traditions Text by Maria Grazia Casella 224 pages 440 color photographs 978 88 544 0353 6
PHUKET The pearl of the andaman sea Text by Maria Grazia Casella Photographs by Livio Bourbon 128 pages
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TIBET The roof of the world beetween past and present Text by Maria Antonia Sironi Diemberger Introduction by Kurt Dienberger 224 pages
THE SACRED HEART OF RAJASTHAN Text and photographs by Tiziana and Gianni Baldizzone 176 pages
BANGKOK The Queen of Siam Text by Maria Grazia Casella 128 pages
IRELAND The emerald island Text by Peter Skinner 128 pages
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PACIFIC ISLANDS Myths and wonders of the southern seas
SINAI Holy mountains and a coral sea
NORTH AMERICA The Beautiful
Text by Marco Moretti 224 pages 349 color photographs 978 88 544 0011 5
Text by Fabrizio Calzia and Marco Maroccolo 144 pages
Photographs by Galen Rowell 320 pages 400 color photographs 978 88 544 0108 2
THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH THAT COMBINES ANTHROPOLOGY AND THE OBSERVATION OF OUR NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE, THIS VOLUME PRESENTS AN EXPLORATION OF THE WORLD, WITH ITS MULTIPLE AND VERY DIFFERENT IDENTITIES.
The Marvellous Landscape of the ARTIC WORLD Text by Marco Nazarri 224 pages - 26 x 36 cm
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 THE WANDERER
AUSTRALIA The new frontier
CHINA The Kingdom of the Dragon
CUBA La Isla Grande
Text by Alessandra Mattanza 300 pages 403 color photographs 978 88 544 0126 6
Text Marco Moretti 300 pages 284 color photographs 978 88 544 0080 1
Edited by Martino Fagiuoli preface by Alfredo Guevara 300 pages 396 color photographs 978 88 8095 755 3
IRELAND Érin, Land of Saints and Giants
PARIS City of light and fascination
SAHARA An immense ocean of sand
Text by Elisabetta Canoro 300 pages 359 color photographs 978 88 8095 954 0
Text by Guy Pierre Bennet 300 pages 325 color photographs 978 88 544 0017 7
Text by Paolo Novaresio and Gianni Guadalupi 300 pages 380 color photographs 978 88 8095 832 1
THE WANDERER SERIES 27.5 x 30.5 cm Hardcover with jacket The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 22.3 x 24.7 cm
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High altitude Many great feats are described in these volumes, which provide a through and at the same time thrilling account of how some of the world’s peaks, such as Mont Blanc, K2, and the great summits in the Himalayas were conquered, as well as chronicling the adventures of the greatest climbers in history.
EXTREME ALTITUDE The Worlds Greatest Mountains Text by Stefano Ardito 304 pages 615 color photographs 978 88 544 0279 9
TALES OF MOUNTAINEERING Text by Stefano Ardito 320 pages 719 colour photographs 978 88 544 0154 9
K2 A challange to the sky Text by Roberto Mantovani and Kurt Diemberger 144 pages
MONT BLANC Discovery and conquest of the giant of the alps Text by Stefano Ardito 308 pages 386 color photographs 978 88 544 0152 5
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EVEREST History of the himalayan giant Text by Roberto Mantovani and Kurt Diemberger 176 pages 334 color photographs 978 88 544 0205 8
HIMALAYAS Text by Marco Majrani 144 pages
PEAKS OF GLORY Climbing the world’s highest mountains Text by Stefano Ardito 144 pages 978 88 8095 610 5
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 THE SECRETS OF THE SEA
SURF! In the water with wave hunters Text by Guillaume Dufau 208 pages - 28.5 x 33.5 cm Hardcover with jacket
Surf! In the water with wave hunters TEXT BY GUILLAUME DUFAU Surfing: sport of Hawaiian kings and king of aquatic sports. Practiced since time immemorial in the South Pacific, in the 20th century it has conquered beaches all around the world and given rise to many sports born from the imagination and passion of those practicing it. From windsurfing to kite surfing, passing through bodyboarding or tow-in surfing -- which allows surfers, using jet skis, to conquer vertiginous aquatic peaks, impossible to face in the past with just the force of the arms -- numerous technical innovations have allowed the tribe of wavehunters to increase their numbers. Creative technology goes hand-in-hand with profound respect for the traditional “cavalcades” inherited from the past, such as Body Surfing, a movement of the body upon the wave inspired by dolphins, or Standup Paddling, done with a huge board maneuvered on foot with the aid of a paddle. Riders is a magnificent photographic journey through the history of gliding on waves, enriched by testimonies from top champions in each of the disciplines. Originally from Landes, the department in the southwest of France famous all around the world for the quality of its waves, GUILLAUME DUFAU discovered surfing on the beach break waves of Hossegor in the 1980s. In 1997, after his studies in journalism, he became part of the Surf Saga magazine team, becoming editorin-chief a year later at the age of 24. After that, for 10 years he was head of the editing department for the monthly Surf Session, at Biarritz, for whom he produced numerous documentaries from the four corners of the world, particularly Tahiti. A great reporter, he regularly publishes articles on the so-called sport de glisse, travel, and environment, for the French and international press.
TEAHUPOO Tahiti’s mythic wave Preface by Jack McCoy Text by Tim McKenna 192 pages - 34.5 x 24 cm 18 b/w + 160 color photos Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0309 3
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NEW
The Perfect Storm TEXT BY ORNELLA D’ALESSIO This is a volume rich in powerful images, dedicated to the most overwhelming and intoxicating aspects of the sea, the incredible violence unleashed during storms, and the extraordinary force of waves with their disturbing beauty. The sea is life, pure energy expressed in ways that evoke the most diverse states of mind. The sea is movement. Nothing embodies certain explosive sensations, feelings or uncontrollable urges better than waves breaking on rocks during a storm, exploding in white clouds of salt water, or the violence of a storm in the open sea, when nature’s irrepressible fury is unleashed in all of its unpredictability. In these pages, the sea is also revealed as the symbol of nature as a friend, as a positive force running through the white swirls of waves. It is ridden with mastery and audacity by adventurous surfers, protagonists of an extraordinary gallery of images. They venture patiently and fearlessly into the midst of frightfully powerful waves up to 17-feet (5-m) high, in order to ride their clear blue surface with an unmatched thrill. And there they go, leaping onto the crest of the wave at precisely the right moment, to finally dominate the wave and, in doing so, to exercise the same control over themselves, their emotions, and their own lives. Just as captivating are the images of other men battling against the force of the sea; famous sportsmen or common workmen caught in the vortex of a storm, with all their senses alert and the tension that comes from feeling all their remaining energy put to the test. Giant waves rise high and menacing, then crash down on the seamen with an infernal roar. The waves strike the ship with increasing speed and intensity,while the air resonates with the strident sounds of the storm. This book evokes the voice of the storm through a collection of powerful photographs that arouse strong emotions, both in those who know the sea well through direct experience, and in those who dream of it, like a mirror of their own soul and the expression of multiple states of their own conscience. ORNELLA D’ALESSIO, a great traveler by vocation, D’Alessio is a freelance journalist and author of guides and books. She collaborates with leading weekly and monthly travel magazines. Since adolescence, her curiosity and nomad spirit have led her to discover distant places and their cultures. But her greatest love is the sea, which has motivated her to cross oceans and face storms—only sometimes perfect. She’s often accompanied by her children, Marianna and Pietro. Her passion for the Mediterranean led her to return to Liguria, her only true land, where she has chosen to live.
THE PERFECT STORM Text by Ornella D’Alessio 28.5 x 33.5 cm - 208 pages 106 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0576 9
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Dive to adventure
Dive the World
Exploring the world’s best-known wrecks
The most fascinating diving sites
TEXT BY EGIDIO TRAINITO
TEXT BY EGIDIO TRAINITO
Even if the memory of their sinking fades or is lost forever, the wrecks remain on the seabed, immersed in silence, bearing visual witness to moments of tragedy or moments of history. This book seeks to show readers these incredible underwater treasures, and highlights a range of underwater destinations and data that will enable readers to explore some of the world’s most evocative wrecks. Highly skilled photographers have contributed the dramatic images of wrecks, and renowned scuba divers have provided the detailed practical information needed for preparing dives.
This up-to-date scuba diving guide to the “classic” destinations provides an introduction to the 58 most beautiful places to dive, with detailed descriptions, spectacular photographs, maps of the diving zones, and plates giving a three-dimensional picture of the favorite routes. The guide gives access to the most fascinating dives in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
256 pages - 23.3 x 25.8 cm 537 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0466 3
300 pages - 23.3 x 25.8 cm 729 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0216 4
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UNDERWATER PARADISE Red Sea, the Maldives, Malaysia and the Caribbean
Photographs and text by Jeffrey L. Rotman 224 pages - 26 x 33.7 cm 326 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0203 4
JOURNEY TO THE UNDERWATER WORLD Photographs and text by Jeffrey L. Rotman 160 pages - 26 x 33.7 cm 126 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 982 3
updated SPRING 2011
384 pages - 21.5 x 29.5 cm 322 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0333 8
RAINBOW UNDER THE SEA
EYES INTO SECRET SEAS Photographs and text by Jeffrey L. Rotman 208 pages - 33 x 24.5 cm 184 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 8095 659 4
The Magic of the RED SEA Text by Giorgio Mesturini and Gianni Guadalupi 240 pages - 27.5 x 30.5 cm 412 color photographs Hardcover with jacket also available in reduced format: 23.3 x 25.8 cm
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 WILDLIFE
Gentle Giants An emotional face to face with Dolphins and Wales TEXT BY ISABELLE GROC A volume of photographs that invites you to discover cetaceans, this book provides a surprisingly intense portrait of dolphin and whale life, and a fascinating journey through images (which does justice to these amazing animals, who are a symbol of the struggle involved in the preservation of the marine environment). The texts, which are scientifically rigorous but still pleasant to read, are accompanied by a rich and accurate set of illustrations, the work of experienced professionals specializing in nature reporting, who can turn a simple photograph into a wondrous creation, involving the reader in an experience of intimate contact with nature and its primitive force. ISABELLE GROC is a freelance writer and photographer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She writes about wildlife, conservation, and environmental issues. Her articles and photographs have been published in many publications including Canadian Wildlife, Canadian Geographic, Discover, High Country News, Planning, and British Columbia magazine. Her wildlife photography achievements have been honored through the 2005 CBC David Suzuki Nature in Focus Environmental Photography Competition and the 2010 Art Wolfe International Conservation Photography Awards. She was awarded several environmental reporting fellowships, including the Puget Sound Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources fellowship, the Scripps Howard Institute on the Environment fellowship, and the Great Waters Institute fellowship from the Institutes for Journalism and Natural Resources. She has a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University, New York.
GENTLE GIANTS An emotional face to face with Dolphins and Wales 272 pages 27.5 x 34 cm Hardcover with jacket
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Horses Their temperament and elegance in the photographs of Gabrielle Boiselle PHOTOGRAPHS BY BY GABRIELLE BOISELLE TEXT BY AGNÈS GALLETIER Gabrielle Boiselle nurtures a passionate love for horses, which she photographs with unrelieved ardor. Her pictures are never trite, but capture the very soul of these extraordinarily sensitive creatures that exude a powerful and untamed energy and unrivaled grace and nobility. The reader joins the author-photographer in the supremely rewarding but always challenging attempt to capture on film the poetry and beauty that horses radiate, as well as the deep emotions they convey. Reader and author together take an unforgettable journey through the harmony and the sheer joy of equine life. After working for a few years as a journalist, GABRIELLE BOISELLE returned to her two first loves: photography and horses. In 1984 she published her first calendar, illustrated with splendid photos of Arabian horses. Her exceptional artistic sensitivity combined with an impeccable technique have made the German photographer famous: she is now one of the world’s most renowned artist in the challenging and very special sphere of equine photography. Journalist, writer and horse lover, AGNÈS GALLETIER continues to pay tribute to these magnificent animals with her books, striving to enable the public at large to understand them better, and thus love them. She has published many works in conjunction with Gabrielle Boiselle, particularly in France.
HORSES Their temperament and elegance in the photographs of Gabrielle Boiselle 300 pages - 29.5 x 31.5 cm 280 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0155 6
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Wild Horses
Cats, Cats... and more Cats!
TEXT BY PAOLO MANILI
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADRIANO BACCHELLA TEXT BY ANGELA SCIPIONI
Certain to inspire unbridled pleasure in horse lovers and nature enthusiasts, this volume portrays our beloved equine friends in the rarely seen setting of the wild. Horses in the wild are symbols of freedom, embodiments of the harmonic beauty of unharnessed movement. The stunning photographs in this collection provide the rare opportunity to glimpse them in the ever more endangered setting of untrammeled nature. The book is the product of the patient work of a small band of photographers who tracked wild horses in the farthest reaches of the world, from Iceland to Namibia, from the steppes of Mongolia to the American plains.
240 pages - 24.2 x 33.3 cm 206 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0480 9
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This photographic tribute to our feline friends provides an intimate appreciation of cats by depicting them au naturale, going about their day in domestic comfort or exploring the wild. Artfully shot by an acclaimed photographer in sensual, rustic settings, these images manage to achieve something remarkable by capturing the very essence of feline nature. With a poetic, insightful text and chapters devoted to adorable little kittens and close-ups of the most mysterious of all beastly aspects, the cat eye, this special volume practically crackles with the sounds of our contented whiskered companions. 256 pages - 24.2 x 33.3 cm 206 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0479 3
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BEARS the solitary rulers
The Art of Being a ELEPHANT
The Art of Being a WOLF
Photographs by Eric Baccega Text by Elisabeth Mauris 210 color photographs 978 88 544 0227 0
Historical introduction by Gianni Guadalupi Photographs and text by Christine and Michel Denis-Huot 228 color photographs 978 88 8095 935 9
Historical introduction by Gianni Guadalupi Text by Anne MĂŠnatory 197 color photographs 978 88 544 0018 4
THE LORDS OF THE SAVANNAH Leopards and Cheetahs
The Art of Being a LION
Photographs and text by Christine and Michel Denis-Huot 316 color photographs 978 88 544 0089 4
Historical introduction by Gianni Guadalupi Photographs and text by Christine and Michel Denis-Huot 247 color photographs 978 88 8095 752 2
THE ART OF BEING... SERIES
SAFARI IN WILDEST AFRICA Photographs and text by Christine and Michel Denis-Huot 256 pages - 26 x 36 cm 354 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0204 1 also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 29.7 cm
220 Pages - 27.5 x 30.5 cm Hardcover with jacket The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 22.3 x 24.7 cm
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 CUBEBOOK
Wonders of America TEXT BY ELIZABETH HEATH The true American identity is hard to define, as the nation has so many faces and moods. “America� is many places, and no one book of photographs can capture all its beauty and diversity. But the photos in this volume provide keen insight into the true character of the USA, as seen in its cities and towns, on its beaches and deserts, and in its forests and rivers. In these pages, we discover the America that has inspired centuries of human exploration and development, that has brought waves of immigrants to its shores in search of better lives, that has spawned passionate environmental movements, and that has forever held a place of fascination with people around the world.
ELIZABETH HEATH is an American-born freelance writer and editor now living in central Italy. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, was raised in Florida and lived for several years in Washington, DC. She has written art, entertainment, interior design, outdoors, lifestyle and travel articles for national and regional magazines, newspapers and websites. Heath has degrees in Fine Arts and Humanities, and is currently completing her Ph.D. in anthropology and archaeology at USF.
WONDERS OF AMERICA Text by Elizabeth Heath 504 pages - 16.5 x 16.5 cm Hardcover 978 88 544 0586 8
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NEW
CUBEBOOK CATALOGUE 2010-2011
Wonders of Italy
Sports
TEXT BY GABRIELE ATRIPALDI
EDITED BY VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS
This new Cubebook accompanies readers on an imaginary journey through the most fascinating natural attractions in Italy. A series of spectacular images, presented in an innovative and manageable format highlight those distinctive features that have given Italy the name of “Bel Paese” (or “Beautiful Country”). The subjects range from Italy’s wide urban and architectural variety to her splendid rural landscapes, from the views of the most evocative coastal spots to the rich historical, cultural and human heritage. The brisk and captivating style contributes to this suggestive and original book that will delight lovers of nature, photography and architectural beauty.
Sports fans, athletes, and the curious will thrill to this voluminous collection of color images by famed sports photographers that displays the wide spectrum of action sports around the globe. Ranging from the most popular to the most extreme, from the loneliness of the long distance runner to the spectacle of gladiator-like arena games, the book zooms in on the grit and grace of champions under the intense, often agonizing pressure of competition. Among the portraits of star athletes and breathtaking action shots are exciting moments and personalities from solo endeavors such as boxing, tennis, skiing, and martial arts, as well as from team games such as baseball, football, soccer, and rugby. Special focus is trained on the beloved Olympic Games and on the increasingly popular motor sports, including NASCAR and Formula One.
504 pages - 16.5 x 16.5 cm 335 color photographs Hardcover 978 88 544 0545 5
736 pages, 16.5 x 16.5 cm 502 color photographs Hardcover 978 88 544 0539 4
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WONDERS OF AMERICA Text by Gabriele Atripaldi 978 88 544 0545 5
WONDERS OF ITALY Text by Gabriele Atripaldi 978 88 544 0545 5
SPORT Text by Elio Trifari 978 88 544 0539 4
BABY ANIMALS Text by Angela Serena Ildos 978 88 544 0002 3
CARS Text by Enzo Rizzo 978 88 544 0172 3
CATS Text by Caterina Gromis di Trana 978 88 544 0076 4
DOGS Text by Vito Buono 978 88 544 0110 5
FLOWERS Text by Ovidio Guaita 978 88 544 0226 3
FORESTS Text by Fabrizio Bulgarini 978 88 544 0464 9
GARDENS Text by Ovidio Guaita 978 88 544 0375 8
HORSES Text by Various Authors 978 88 544 0051 1
MOTORCYCLES Text by Enzo Rizzo 978 88 544 0271 3
MOUNTAINS Text by Various Authors 978 88 544 0075 7
MOVIE STARS Text by Gabriele Barrera 978 88 544 0380 2
PEOPLE Text by Fabrizio Finetti 978 88 544 0243 0
SAILING Text by Simone Perotti 978 88 544 0179 2
THE EARTH Text by Alberto Bertolazzi 978 88 544 0001 6
THE SEA Text by Various Authors 978 88 544 0000 9
THE SKY Text by Various Authors 978 88 544 0124 2
WILD LIFE Text by Various Authors 978 88 544 0195 2
CUBEBOOK Edited by Valeria Manferto De Fabianis 736 pages 16.5 x 16.5 cm Hardcover WOMAN Text by Valeria Serra 978 88 544 0438 0
WONDERS OF EGYPT Texts by Giorgio Ferrero 978 88 544 0544 8
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WONDERS OF THE WORLD Text by Various Authors 978 88 544 0381 9
CHILDREN Text by Beatrice Toro 978 88 544 0153 2
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CATS 978 88 544 0297 3
DOGS 978 88 544 0244 7
HORSES 978 88 544 0253 9
MOUNTAINS 978 88 544 0351 2
SUPER CUBEBOOK Edited by Valeria Manferto De Fabianis 736 pages, 25.5 x 25.5 cm Hardcover with jacket
THE EARTH 978 88 544 0173 0
THE SEA 978 88 544 0125 9
MINI CUBEBOOK 6.0 X 6.0 X 6.0 CM
GARDENS 978 88 544 0468 7
SAILING 978 88 544 0436 6
BABY ANIMALS 978 88 544 0199 0
CATS 978 88 544 0200 3
CARS 978 88 544 0315 4
CHILDREN 978 88 544 0316 1
DOGS 978 88 544 0223 2
FLOWERS 978 88 544 0383 3
HORSES 978 88 544 0215 7
MOTORCYCLES 978 88 544 0386 4
MOUNTAINS 978 88 544 0201 0
PEOPLE 978 88 544 0385 7
MINI CUBEBOOK THE EARTH 978 88 544 0198 3
THE SEA 978 88 544 0197 6
THE SKY 978 88 544 0317 8
WILD LIFE 978 88 544 0418 2
Edited by Valeria Manferto De Fabianis 768 pages - 6.0 x 6.0 x 6.0 cm Hardcover
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 GIFT BOOKS
To My Sweetheart
Happy Birthday
EDITED BY VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS
EDITED BY VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS
Songwriters never run out of words to say about it, poets would be lost without it, and what would a three-hanky movie be without it? Not to mention the all-important role it plays in our own lives! Brimming with sigh-inducing images and evocative captions, this chunky little valentine celebrates the many-splendored facets of romance. Color and black-and-white photographs pay tribute to first love, famous cinematic and photographed kisses, weddings, and much more. Graphics will include Victorian Valentines and stills of romantic scenes between cartoons characters (including a little puppy love!). Famous quotes from poets, philosophers, and other notable romantics accompany this delightful treasure trove of romantic photographs. For the hopeless romantic, this book provides a healthy dose of romance, and for the bashful suitor, the pictures in To My Sweetheart say it all!
This cheery, cheeky little book is jam-packed with birthday fun for anyone-from teens to octogenarians. This stylishly designed blend of vibrant color and black&white images and heartfelt sentiments will brighten anyone’s birthday, A chunky, spunky collection of celebratory images, Happy Birthday is brimming with a wide range of festive graphics including stills of famous birthdays in movies ranging from Gone with the Wind to A Streetcar Named Desire to Lord of the Rings, pictures of mouthwatering birthday cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats, vintage and contemporary birthday card and birthday party invitation art, and much more. Photographs of the birthday celebrations of such eclectic notables as Mick Jagger, Liz Taylor, and Stalin are also featured, and clever and eloquent happy birthday wishes are liberally sprinkled throughout
144 pages - 16.5 x 16.5 cm Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0335 2
144 pages - 16.5x16.5 cm Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0441 0
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Dear Dad EDITED BY VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Through stylish images and warm-hearted sentiments evoking the spirit of Father’s Day, this little book is packed with fatherly factoids that make this a memorable gift for new fathers, grandfathers, and every father in between. From famous cartoon dads to dads in movies, from influential dads throughout history to the dad next door, the delightfully eclectic images in Dear Dad, accompanied by quotes both humorous and affectionate, will warm the hearts of the dads in our own lives. Among the famous fathers featured in this book are such political luminaries as J.F.K, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Nehru, musical dads like John Lennon, and famous movie star dads, such as Kirk Douglas and Steve McQueen, all depicted in photos that reveal their tender sides, as fathers. The result is as moving as it is memorable, and it is guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of even the toughest of dads.
EDITED BY VALERIA MANFERTO DE FABIANIS
144 pages - 16.5 x 16.5 cm Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0443 4
144 pages - 16.5 x 16.5 cm Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0402 1
A perfect stocking stuffer, Secret Santa gift, or even a satisfyingly substantial replacement of a typical greeting card, this jolly little book is jam-packed with holiday cheer. A chunky, spunky collection of festive images and Christmassy quotes, We Wish You a Merry Christmas features a wide range of holiday-themed art including reproduction of paintings by Picasso, vintage magazine covers, international postcards, stills from beloved holiday movies, and much more. Providing the ideal complement to the images are heartfelt quotes from John Lennon, the time-honored Christmas classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and a host of other spirited sources from Christmas Past. Anyone who loves the Christmas spirit will delight in the cheerful images and sentiments of this charming compendium.
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 FLYING HIGH
Europe TEXT BY GUIDO BAROSIO Packed with colourful photographs, this book takes readers on tour above Europe’s most popular cities and places. It is the world’s prow and human history’s heart: Europe is the continent where human actions have marked the most the path of civilization. Through a breathtaking photographic collection, carried out by the most important professionals in the world, the aerial perspective discovers details, places and landscapes, which form an amazing and complex mosaic. This volume shows the widest plains, which link the Atlantic Ocean to the Ural Mountains and the ranges of mountains, which define the States’ borders. Readers will discover the rivers and the forests and then again, the Mediterranean, where commercial routes developed and the most important religions found a ground for confrontation. With its numerous facets - both social and environmental - Europe has an amazing heritage whose diversity has always been synonymous of climatic, artistic, cultural and chromatic prosperity. 38,000 kilometres-long coasts border Europe, which history has made different from every other continent in the world. It is only flying that you can enjoy its complete view. GUIDO BAROSIO was born in Turin, where he works as the editor of Torino Magazine and Milano Magazine. A journalist, writer, photographer and author of reports and stories on over one hundred international destinations. Among his most successful books are Morocco for White Star Publishers and the three volumes Europa, città da scoprire for the Touring Club Italiano. In 2008 he was the protagonist of the photographic exhibition In viaggio, diario per immagini.
EUROPE Text by Guido Barosio 540 pages - 22.9 x 15.6 cm 568 color photographs Hardcover 978 88 544 0463 2
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EUROPA Text by Guido Barosio 540 pages 568 color photographs 978 88 544 0463 2
ICELAND Photographs by Klaus D. Francke Text by Giuseppe Brillante 416 pages 396 color photographs 978 88 544 0428 1
MOROCCO Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Paolo Galliani 432 pages 400 color photographs 978 88 544 0342 0
NORWAY Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Graziano Capponago del Monte 504 pages 350 color photographs Hardcover 978 88 544 0283 6
ISRAEL Photographs by Itamar Grinberg Text by Hanit Grinberg 464 pages 400 color photographs 978 88 544 0272 0
THE WORLD Text by Enrico Lavagno 640 pages 586 color photographs Hardcover 978 88 544 0077 1
PARIS Photographs by Philippe Guignard Text by Dominique PaulvĂŠ 520 pages 368 color photographs 978 88 544 0341 3
MEXICO Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Pino Cacucci 640 pages 586 color photographs 978 88 544 0273 7
AUSTRALIA Photographs by Klaus D. Francke Text by Ian Brown 640 pages 496 color photographs 978 88 544 0224 9
CANADA Text by Erin McCloskey 640 pages 503 color photographs 978 88 544 0175 4
AFRICA Text by Paolo Novaresio 640 pages 568 color photographs 978 88 544 0107 5
TUSCANY Photographs by Antonio Attini 408 pages 332 color photographs 978 88 544 0131 0
Rights: Except Egypt
NEW YORK Photographs by Michael Yamashita Text by Elizabeth Bibb 408 pages 384 color photographs 978 88 544 0194 5
EGYPT Photographs by Marcello Bertinetti Text by Corinna Rossi 640 pages 519 color photographs 978 88 544 0004 7
IRELAND Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Erin McCloskey 640 pages 572 color photographs 978 88 544 0050 4
AMERICA Photographs and text by Jim Wark 640 pages 564 color photographs 978 88 544 0003 0
FLYING HIGH SERIES 22.9 x 15.6 cm - Hardcover
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 A VIEW FROM ABOVE
America
Ireland
A view from abobe
A view from abobe
TEXT BY PETER SKINNER PHOTOGRAPHS BY JIM WARK
TEXT BY CHRISTOPHER MORIARTY PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANTONIO ATTINI
As a former naval aviator and air show pilot, Jim Wark is extremely adept at dramatic aerial manoeuvres. His experience in the air has served him well in his career as an aerial photographer, enabling him to capture remarkable shots few people could attain, and providing him with a unique perspective that translates perfectly to his photographs. In this handsome oversized volume, Wark takes to the air to give readers an aerial tour of the 50 states. Organized by region, America-A view from above whisks us over familiar sights that become extraordinary when viewed through the lens of Jim Wark, and rarely seen wonders that are all the more incredible for the aerial vantage point from which we experience them. We soar over the majestic Grand Canyon, the craggy peaks of the Rocky Mountains, and the magnificent Great Lakes, marvelling at colors, patterns, and textures evoked in Wark’s images. The lush Hawaiian Islands tempt us from above, while the glaciers of Alaska loom large, even when viewed from this lofty viewpoint. The patchwork of farmland in the Midwest, the necklace of lights created by New York City’s bridges at night, and the wonders of national parks like Yellowstone all come to life when admired from above, in this spectacular volume.
A souvenir to be cherished by anyone who has been to Ireland, and an inspiration for anyone who hopes to go there, this large format volume takes readers on a voyage of discovery of the island’s rich natural heritage. Glorious full-color aerial photographs accompanied by informative captions transport us to this land of Celtic and Viking memories. Antonio Attini, one of the masters of this art form, takes us on a guided tour that depicts the vivid colors and incomparably lush landscapes of the Emerald Isle. We are transported over gentle valleys and the verdant hills that give the island its affectionate nickname. Panoramic pictures from the air celebrate the magnificent desolation of moors dotted with heather and gorse and the restless beauty of the craggy coastline, tormented unceasingly by the sea. Designed to recreate an extraordinary plane trip over Ireland, this volume reveals the unique patterns and colors that only become apparent when viewed from above, and uncovers hidden corners of the country that we could not experience without the benefit of Antonio Attini as our skillful guide.
240 pages - 38.5 x 26.1 cm 307 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0377 2
240 pages - 38.5 x 26.1 cm 249 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0376 5
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THE WORLD FROM THE AIR CATALOGUE 2010-2011
AMERICA FROM THE AIR
EGYPT FROM THE AIR
FRANCE FROM THE AIR
Text by Robert J. Moore Photographs by Antonio Attini 304 pages - 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 29.7 cm
Text by Maria Sole Croce Photographs by Marcello Bertinetti 320 pages - 26 x 36 cm Hardcover with jacket also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 29.7 cm
Text by Jean-Luis Houdebine Photographs by Guido Alberto Rossi 240 pages - 24.5 x 33 cm Hardcover with jacket
IRELAND FROM THE AIR
ISRAEL FROM THE AIR
ITALY FROM THE AIR
Text by Federica De Luca Photographs by Antonio Attini 240 pages - 24.5 x 33 cm Hardcover with jacket
Text by David Kriss Photographs by Itamar Grinberg 240 pages - 24.5 x 33 cm Hardcover with jacket
Text by Carlo Grande Photographs by Guido Alberto Rossi 240 pages - 24.5 x 33 cm Hardcover with jacket
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High above Venice PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARCELLO BERTINETTI TEXT BY SIMONA STOPPA Packed with colorful photographs, this book takes readers on tour above one of Italy’s most popular city. Featuring hundreds of birds-eye photographs, this volume expands our perceptions of a city that already looms large in our mind’s eye. Taking readers on an aerial adventure above this ever-fascinating city and its surrounding, the images in High Above Venice depict a city that is as breathtakingly beautiful in reality as it is in our imagination. A wide variety of panoramas depict the sights that are distinctly Venetian: the emerald-green Lagoon with its picturesque islands of Burano, Torcello, and Murano, the brightly-colored homes of Burano, the network of canals branching out from the S shaped Grand Canal, the venerable palaces, centuries-old homes, and world-famous monuments which are all the more compelling when viewed from above. For anyone who has experienced the magic of Venice, this volume is a souvenir to be cherished. And for anyone who hopes to travel to this city, it will serve as inspiration. Acclaimed photographer MARCELLO BERTINETTI has been published in many major magazines and periodicals. In addition, his work has been published in numerous books and used in major advertising campaigns. In 1984, he founded White Star Publishers and he currently works as publisher of the company as well as continuing to work as a professional photographer. SIMONA STOPPA is a travel journalist who specializes in the environment, nature, marine studies and anthropology. She is a regular contributor to Italian television as a writer and director. She has created new television programs and videos for companies working in a broad range of activities, and has contributed content for them. She writes illustrated books and guidebooks for the Italian Touring Club and also for White Star Publishers. Stoppa also contributes to a number of travel magazines, such as Meridiani, Tuttoturismo and In Viaggio; she has also created videos for the Focus.it and GenteViaggi.it websites. In addition to teaching at Brescia’s Catholic University, she provides consulting services to corporations, using audiovisual instruments for empowerment, teambuilding and team-working.
HIGH ABOVE VENICE Photographs by Marcello Bertinetti Text by Simona Stoppa 192 pages - 30.5 x 42.5 cm 225 color photographs - Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0412 0
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HIGH ABOVE NEW YORK
HIGH ABOVE LONDON
HIGH ABOVE SAN FRANCISCO
Text by Peter Skinner Photographs by Antonio Attini 208 pages Hardcover with jacket
Text by Barbara Roveda Photographs by Jason Hawkes and Nathan McConnel 192 pages
Text by Fabrizio Guglielmini Photographs by Antonio Attini 192 pages
HIGH ABOVE WASHINGTON
CHICAGO FROM THE AIR
HAWAII FROM THE AIR
Text by Elysa Fazzino Photographs by Antonio Attini 160 pages
Text by M. Colombo and G. Peroncini Photographs by Antonio Attini 160 pages
Text by Erin Mc Closkey Photographs by Antonio Attini 192 pages
30.5 x 42.5 cm - Hardcover with jacket The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 26 x 36 cm
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 WONDERS OF ITALY
Ancient Italy A journey through art and history EDITED BY FURIO DURANDO The enormity and variety of Italy’s archeological heritage is well known throughout the world. Just consider what an inspiration that patrimony has been for a myriad of artists, writers, and scholars, from the Renaissance to the Age of the Grand Tour (a cultural and educational journey across Europe, usually undertaken by young British aristocrats of the 18th century), and from the “heroic” times of the 1800s to those of modern archeology. We have decided to dedicate a work of prestige to this Italy of the past and its valuable artifacts, with high quality photos and texts that are accurate and up to date, but that also offer a pleasurable and accessible read to a vast audience. This book will guide your eyes and your spirit on a journey along the paths of ancient civilizations in Italy. A fascinating itinerary will lead you to discover remote origins, with beautiful images of dozens of archeological sites and museums, together with concise, and scientifically current text—in all, a valuable opportunity to discover, or rediscover, its past heritage. FURIO DURANDO has a degree in archeology and has done onsite excavation, surveys, and documentation, as well as inventory of artifacts. He has also worked on various archeo-topographical projects. He has curated both temporary and permanent museum exhibits, participated in the creation of didactic science material for CD-ROM, and taught Museumology and Museumography at the graduate level. He has published a monograph and numerous journal articles concerned with various aspects of classical archeology, both in Italy and in broader regions.
ANCIENT ITALY A journey through art and history Edited by Furio Durando 368 pages - 24.5 cm x 33 cm 700 color photographs Hardcover with jacket
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THE GREAT BOOK OF ITALY
THE BEST OF ITALY
ITALY THE BEAUTIFUL
Text by Maria Laura Della Croce and Annie Sacerdoti 544 pages - 24.5 x 33 cm Hardcover with jacket
Text by Laura Delli Colli, Danilo Reato, Chiara Libero and Giuseppe Lazzaro Danzuso 560 pages - 24.5 x 33 cm Hardcover with jacket
Text by Gaetano Cafiero, Piero Oddone and Cosimo Zappelli 480 pages - 24.5 x 33 cm Hardcover with jacket
also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 28.9 cm
also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 28.9 cm
also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 28.9 cm
WONDERS OF ITALY
MASTERPIECES OF ITALIAN ART
WONDERFUL CITIES OF ITALY
Text by Annie Sacerdoti 320 pages - 24.5 x 33 cm Hardcover with jacket
Text by Maria Laura Della Croce 252 pages - 24.5 x 33 cm Hardcover with jacket
Text by Piero Bairati 240 pages - 24.5 x 33 cm Hardcover with jacket
also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 28.9 cm
also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 28.9 cm
also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 28.9 cm
THE BEST OF FRANCE THE GREAT CASTLES OF EUROPE 384 pages - 24.5 x 30.5 cm Hardcover with jacket also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 26.8 cm
Text by Milena Ercole, Thierry Jigourel and Silvana Rizzi 512 pages - 24.5 x 30.5 cm Hardcover with jacket also available in reduced format: 21.5 x 26.8 cm
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 PLACES AND HISTORY
Jerusalem Places and history TEXT BY ROBERTO COPELLO Jerusalem Places & History presents fascinating historical details about the city’s artistic and cultural heritage, and transports readers to the walled Old City with its Jewish, Arabic, Christian, and Muslim quarters, the New City, the Arabic Quarter, and the Christian quarter through hundreds of outstanding photographs. Readers gain a new understanding of the complex melting pot of ethnicities and cultures upon which the city of Jerusalem is founded, and the singular cohabitation which, for centuries, the followers of three different religions have experienced.
JERUSALEM 136 pages - 24.5 x 30.5 cm 260 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0 378 9
Born in Genoa in 1957, ROBERTO COPELLO graduated with a degree in humanities and started his career as a literary and film critic. When he became a professional journalist, he covered international politics, working for 15 years alongside Italy’s most famous journalist, Indro Montanelli. He headed the foreign desk of several Italian dailies, and as a correspondent he submitted articles and photo reports from dozens of countries around the world.
Places and History series The places and history of different lands and cities are featured in these explorations of the world’s most picturesque and interesting sites, ancient and modern. This series ofers readers the chance to encounter - and understanding - nature and humanity around the world.
ANDALUSIA 277 color photographs 978 88 544 0254 6
BARCELONA 278 color photographs 978 88 544 0137 2
CALIFORNIA 166 color photographs
CASTLES OF SCOTLAND 279 color photographs 978 88 544 0140 2
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CUBA 274 color photographs 978 88 544 0040 5
EGYPT 278 color photographs 978 88 544 0373 4
GREECE 254 color photographs 978 88 544 0141 9
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IRELAND 259 color photographs 978 88 544 0255 3
ISRAEL 283 color photographs 978 88 544 0 319 2
LONDON 260 color photographs 978 88 544 0139 6
MEXICO 268 color photographs 978 88 544 0063 4
MOROCCO 283 color photographs 978 88 544 0256 0
NEW YORK 260 color photographs
PARIS 266 color photographs 978 88 544 0249 2
PRAGUE 229 color photographs
ROME 278 color photographs
SAINT PETERSBURG 273 color photographs 978 88 544 0299 7
SWITZERLAND 262 color photographs 978 88 544 0138 9
THAILAND 229 color photographs 978 88 544 0058 0
TIBET 225 color photographs
TUSCANY 312 color photographs
TUNISIA 166 color photographs 978 88 544 0258 4
PLACES AND HISTORY SERIES 136 pages 24.5 x 30.5 cm Hardcover with jacket The books of the series are also available in reduced format: 20.8 x 25.9 cm TURKEY 225 color photographs 978 88 544 0257 7
VENICE 278 color photographs
VIENNA 278 color photographs 978 88 544 0373 4
VIETNAM 229 color photographs
CASTLES OF LOIRA HUNGARY PROVENCE
SICILY NEW ENGLAND WASHINGTON
IN THE SAME SERIES ALSO AVAILABLE:
AMERICA SOUTH WEST ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA
BRASIL BRITTANY CASTLES OF BAVIERA
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South Africa TEXT BY ALBERTO SALZA Savannahs and deserts, lowlands and mountains, jagged coastlines and exquisite beaches — South Africa is an incredible succession of unique natural settings, an inimitable reiteration of the entire Dark Continent. Here live ethnic groups of radically different races and cultures. Their coexistence is the modern life of South Africa, as well as the fruit of its history: endless pastures and the hunting grounds of the most ancient inhabitants, seaports for the earliest white settlers, farmland that was transformed into gold and diamond mines. This is modern Africa. Anthropologist ALBERTO SALZA works with several universities, and with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is also a field researcher in Africa, Asia and Latin America in the field of human-environmental relations. He has also written many reports and articles for popular scientific magazines and important television networks.
SOUTH AFRICA 128 pages, 23.5 x 28.5 cm 118 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0290 4
Countries of the World series Created as photo reports from the most intriguing countries in the world, the books in the “Countries of the World” propose illustrated itineraries to spark the imagination of the armchair traveler.
ARGENTINA 214 color photographs 978 88 544 0266 9
AUSTRALIA 137 color photographs 978 88 544 0374 1
BRAZIL 130 color photographs 978 88 544 0047 4
CARIBBEAN 199 color photographs 978 88 544 0286 7
CHINA 128 color photographs 978 88 544 0293 5
COSTA RICA 214 color photographs 978 88 544 0363 5
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CUBA 171 color photographs 978 88 544 0362 8
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CZECH REPUBLIC 223 color photographs 978 88 544 0132 7
DENMARK 229 color photographs 978 88 544 0133 4
EGYPT 128 color photographs 978 88 544 0287 4
IRELAND 192 color photographs 978 88 544 0289 8
FINLAND 176 color photographs 978 88 544 0064 1
GERMANY 129 color photographs 978 88 544 0328 4
ICELAND 152 color photographs 978 88 544 0357 4
INDIA 171 color photographs 978 88 544 0207 2
ISRAEL 189 color photographs 978 88 544 0288 1
ITALY 158 color photographs 978 88 544 0116 7
RUSSIA 147 color photographs 978 88 544 0070 2
MEXICO 180 color photographs 978 88 544 0114 3
NEW ZEALAND 107 color photographs 978 88 544 0091 7
NORWAY 137 color photographs 978 88 544 0259 1
PERU 183 color photographs 978 88 544 0135 8
COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD SERIES 128 pages - 23.5 x 28.5 cm Hardcover with jacket IN THE SAME SERIES ALSO AVAILABLE:
PORTUGAL 192 color photographs 978 88 544 0262 1
SCOTLAND 151 color photographs 978 88 544 0156 3
SPAIN 124 color photographs 978 88 544 0136 5
AUSTRIA CANADA FRANCE GREAT BRITAIN GREECE ISTANBUL JORDAN KENYA LYBIA MOROCCO
SINGAPORE SWEEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND THE NETHERLANDS TUNISIA TURKEY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA YEMEN
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ANCIENT ITALY Photographs by Antonio Attini and Marcello Bertinetti Text by Enrico Lavagno 978 88 544 0324 6
BOLOGNA Photographs by Antonio Attini and Giulio Veggi Text by Silvia Battistini 978 88 544 0352 9
CITIES OF ITALY Photographs by Antonio Attini and Marcello Bertinetti Text by Clara Sella 978 88 544 0267 6
FLORENCE Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Gianni Guadalupi 978 88 544 0368 0
ITALIAN COUNTRYSIDE Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Francesco Petretti 978 88 544 0404 5
MILAN Photographs by Antonio Attini and Marcello Bertinetti Text by Barbara Roveda 232 pages 978 88 544 0251 5
MOUNTAINS OF ITALY Photographs by Marcello Bertinetti Text by Stefano Ardito 978 88 544 0367 3
NAPLES Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Raffaella Piovan 978 88 544 0369 7
PUGLIA Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Carlos Solito 978 88 544 0370 3
ROME Photographs by Antonio Attini and Marcello Bertinetti Text by Stefano Ardito 978 88 544 0237 9
SARDINIA Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Egidio Trainito 978 88 544 0252 2
SICILY Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Maria Cristina Castellucci 978 88 544 0222 5
THE COAST OF ITALY Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Alberto Bertolazzi 240 pages 978 88 544 0193 8
TURIN Photographs by Antonio Attini and Marcello Libra Text by Marco Moretti 978 88 544 0323 9
VENICE Photographs by Marcello Bertinetti Text by Alberto Bertolazzi 978 88 544 0221 8
VILLAGES OF ITALY Photographs by Antonio Attini Text by Gabriele Reina 978 88 544 0192 1
ITALY FROM ABOVE 224 pages - 29.5 x 21 cm Hardcover with jacket
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The wonders of Portofino and the Italian Riviera TEXT BY GIULIANA MANGANELLI Spectacular photographs and an evocative text combine in this book dedicated to the wonders of Liguria, a land of natural contrasts, squeezed as it is between the mountains on one side and the sea on the other, which at times hurls itself onto its shores with furious power and at others soothes them with its gentle surf playing among the boats and nets of the local fishermen. The different chapters add up to produce a full and up-to-date picture of this region. GIULIANA MANGANELLI was born in Genoa in 1949. After graduating in English Language and Literature, she taught at the University of Genoa for several years. Between 1978 and 1992 she worked as a producer and presenter for the Ligurian branch of RAI1, and hosted several different cultural and entertainment shows, including Week End, a program of artistic itineraries exploring the region. For the past several years she has been a regular contributor to the culture and entertainment section of the Genoa newspaper Il Secolo XIX.
THE WONDERS OF PORTOFINO and the Italian Riviera 192 pages - 26.5 x 35.7 cm 304 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0270 6
The wonders of the TREASURES OF UMBRIA AMALFI COAST Text by Maria Laura Della Croce and Capri Ischia Naples Pompeii Sorrento Photographs by Giulio Veggi Text by Paolo Rubino 176 pages - 26.5 x 35.7 cm 304 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0086 3
176 pages - 26.5 x 35.7 cm 304 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0106 8
THE TREASURES OF FLORENCE AND TUSCANY Text by Chiara Libero 192 pages - 26.5 x 35.7 cm 304 color photographs Hardcover with jacket 978 88 544 0416 8
IN THE SAME SERIES ALSO AVAILABLE: TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE PUGLIA EMILIA ROMAGNA
CAMPANIA ISLANDS OF ITALY LAKES OF ITALY
LOMBARDIA PIEDMONT SARDINIA
SICILY VENETO TURIN
ROME MILAN GENOA
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 WHITE STAR GUIDES
Archaeological guides
POMPEII
ROME
THE HOLY LAND
Text by Salvatore Ciro Nappo 168 pages - 978 88 544 0559 2
Text by Sofia Pescarin 168 pages - 978 88 544 0564 6
Text by Fabio Bourbon and Enrico Lavagno 228 pages - 978 88 544 0453 3
GREECE
THE PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT
NORTHERN INDIA
Text by Furio Durando 216 pages
Preface by Zahi Hawass Text by Alberto Siliotti 168 pages
Text by Marilia Albanese 168 pages
MEXICO
PETRA
VALLEY OF THE KINGS
Text by Davide Domenici 192 pages - 978 88 544 0042 9
Text by Fabio Boubon 144 pages
Text by Alberto Siliotti 168 pages - 978 88 544 0496 0
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Cultural travel guides
THE TREASURES OF ANGKOR
THE TREASURES OF GREECE
Text by Marilia Albanese 288 pages
Text by Stefano Maggi and Cristina Toso 608 pages
THE TREASURES OF ANCIENT EGYPT Edited by Alessandro Bongioanni 632 pages
GREAT GUIDES FOR GREAT PLACES. WRITTEN BY FAMOUS HISTORIANS, THESE BOOKS ARE FULL OF INFORMATIONS, ILLUSTRATIONS, RECONSTRUCTIONS, MAPS AND FACT SHEETS. THE TREASURES OF LUXOR AND THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS Text by Kent R. Weeks 564 pages
THE TREASURES OF VENICE Text by Antonio Manno 624 pages
CULTURAL TRAVEL GUIDES SERIES
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 WHITE STAR GUIDES
Underwater and dive guides
DOLPHINS AND WHALES
CORSICA
THE CORAL REEF
text by Maurizio Wurtz and Nadia Repetto
text by Kurt Amsler
text by Angelo Mojetta
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
SHARKS
THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
text by Angelo Mojetta
text by Angelo Mojetta
text by Stephen Frink and William Harrigon 192 pages
HONDURAS AND BELIZE
THE MALDIVES
THE RED SEA
text by Roberto Rinaldi
text by Kurt Amsler and Claudio Cangini 160 pages
text by Andrea Ghisotti and Alessandro Carletti
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WRECKS OF THE RED SEA 140 pages
SHARM EL-SHEIKH text by Claudio Cangini
SARDINIA
WRECKS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
text by Egidio Trainito
SNORKELING IN THE RED SEA
SHELLS text by Giorgio Gabbi
text by Claudio Cangini
IN THE SAME SERIES ALSO AVAILABLE: CARIBBEAN
MALTA
CRUISING AT THE MALDIVES
MALAYSIA
FLORIDA KEYS
NORTHERN EUROPE
GREAT BARRIER REEF
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
HURGADA
FRENCH POLINESIA
UNDERWATER AND DIVE GUIDES SERIES
168 PAGES - 18 x 25 cm - Flexibound
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 ALEX & PENNY
ALEX & PENNY IN CHINA The Dragon’s Treasure 80 pages - 25.5 x 30 cm 100 color photographs and drawings Hardcover 978 88 544 0295 9
ALEX & PENNY IN THE WILD WEST MacKenzie’s trail 80 pages - 25.5 x 30 cm 100 color photographs and drawings Hardcover 978 88 544 0171 6
Jigsaw books
ALEX & PENNY IN EGYPT The mystery of the 9 scarabs 80 pages - 25.5 x 30 cm 100 color photographs and drawings Hardcover 978 88 544 0236 2
ALEX & PENNY BALLOONING OVER ITALY An extraordinary voyage packed with games and fantastic adventures 80 pages - 25.5 x 30 cm 100 color photographs and drawings Hardcover 978 88 544 0235 5
ALEX & PENNY’S PUZZLES - CHINA
ALEX & PENNY’S PUZZLES - WILD WEST
38.5 x 26.5 cm - 10 pages + 4 puzzles 50 color photographs and drawings Hardcover 978 88 544 0314 7
38.5 x 26.5 cm - 10 pages + 4 puzzles 50 color photographs and drawings Hardcover 978 88 544 0294 2
ALEX & PENNY’S PUZZLES - EGYPT
ALEX & PENNY’S PUZZLES - ITALY
38.5 x 26.5 cm - 10 pages + 4 puzzles 50 color photographs and drawings Hardcover 978 88 544 0241 6
38.5 x 26.5 cm - 10 pages + 4 puzzles 50 color photographs and drawings Hardcover 978 88 544 0190 7
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PUZZLES CATALOGUE 2010-2011
Jigsaw boxes
PUZZLE DOGS & DOGS!
PUZZLE CAT’S LIFE!
PUZZLE POLYNESIA
PUZZLE DOLOMITES
JIGSAW BOXES box 37 x 27 cm puzzle size 70 x 50 cm 1000 pieces
1000 PUZZLE WILD HORSES
PIECES
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 WALL CALENDARS
Wall Calendars 14 pages - 55 x 49 cm
Stack cardboard box with handle, title and ISBN on the thin side, so you can store your calendar with less bulk and more ease of identification of the title.
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DESK CALENDARS CATALOGUE 2010-2011
Desk Calendars 15 pages with stand - 15 x 17 cm
DOGS & CATS
DOGS
THE SEA
CATS
MOUNTAINS
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 WEEKLY AGENDA
Weekly Agenda
ITALY
Small format: 15 x 9.3 cm 136 pages with ribbon mark Pocket card holder Hardcover with elastic band
DOGS
DOGS & CATS
CATS
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DOGS & CATS
Note book Large Format: 13 x 21 cm 256 writing pages with ribbon mark 16 pages with color photographs Pocket with removable address book Hardcover with magnet
Small Format: 9.5 x 14.1 cm 192 writing pages with ribbon mark Pocket card holder Hardcover with magnet
CATS
DOGS
MOUNTAINS
THE SEA
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CATALOGUE 2010-2011 INDEX
222 Easy Recipes, 9
Ancient Rome (The Great Civilisations), 52 Ancient Thailand (History and Treasures of an Ancient
A
Civilisation), 40
Abu Simbel, Aswan and the Nubian temples, 45
Andalusia (Places & History), 104-105
Africa (Flying High), 97
Angkor (The Great Civilisations), 52
Africa, Vanishing wilderness of, 29
Angkor, The treasures of (Cultural Travel Guide), 111
Alex & Penny ballooning over Italy, 114
Antarctica, Vanishing wilderness of, 29
Alex & Penny in China, 114
Archaeology from Above, 37
Alex & Penny in Egypt, 114
Archaeology, The Great Book of, 39
Alex & Penny in the Wild West, 114
Argentina (Countries series), 106-107
Alex & Penny’s puzzles - China, 114
Argentina (Places & History), 104-105
Alex & Penny’s puzzles - Egypt, 114
Around the World in 80 Wonders, 34
Alex & Penny’s puzzles - Italy, 114
Art of David Roberts, The, 47
Alex & Penny’s puzzles - Wild West, 114
Art of the Pharaohs, The, 54
Amalfi coast, The wonders of the, 109
Artic World, 79
America (Flying High), 97
Asia, Vanishing Wilderness of, 29
America from the air, 99
Assyrians and the Babylonians, The (History and Treasures of
America South West (Places & History), 104-105
an Ancient Civilisation), 41
America, a view from above, 98
Australia (Countries series), 106-107
American Indians, 48
Australia (Flying High), 97
Ancient China (The Great Civilisations), 52
Australia (Places & History), 104-105
Ancient Civilizations (World Heritage Sites), 36
Australia (The Wanderer), 80
Ancient Egypt (Art and Archaeology), 45
Austria (Countries series), 106-107
Ancient Egypt (Litographs by D. Roberts), 47
Automobiles, elegance on wheels, 69
Ancient Egypt, artists and explorers, 45
Automobiles, legendary models, 65
Ancient Egypt, The treasures of (Cultural Travel Guide), 111
Automobiles, The Great Book of, 69
Ancient Greece (The Great Civilisations), 52
Aztecs, The (History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilisation), 41
Ancient India (The Great Civilisations), 52 Ancient Islam (History and Treasures of an Ancient
B
Civilisation),41
Baby Animals (Mini Cube Book), 93
Ancient Italy (Italy from above), 108
Baby Animals (Cube Book), 92
Ancient Italy, a journey through art and history, 102
Baby Boy, my first steps, 4
Ancient Mexico (The Great Civilisations), 52
Baby Boy, my first steps with Teddy Bears, 6
Ancient Persia (History and Treasures of an Ancient
Baby Girl, my first steps, 4
Civilisation), 41
Baby Girl, my first steps with Teddy Bears, 6
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Bangkok, 78
Celts, The (History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilisation), 41
Barcelona (Places & History), 104-105
Century of War, 73
Bears, 89
Chicago from the air, 101
Benedict XVI, 75
Chicken Parade (Animal Parade), 20
Berlin, 77
Children (Cube Book), 92
Bicycle, 70
Children (Mini Cube Book), 93
Bologna (Italy from above), 108
China (Countries series), 106-107
Brazil (Countries series), 106-107
China (History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilisation), 41
Brazil (Places & History), 104-105
China (The Wanderer), 80
Bridges, 63
China from above, 76
Brittany (Places & History), 104-105
China Revealed, 48
Building Arabia, 60
Christopher Columbus, 26 Cities of Italy (Italy from above), 108
C
Classic Cars, 69
California (Places & History), 104-105
Classic Sailboats, 64
Campania (Italian Regions), 109
Close to God, 33
Canada (Countries series), 106-107
Coast of Italy, The (Italy from above), 108
Canada (Flying High), 97
Combat Aircraft, The Great Book of, 73
Caribbean (Countries series), 106-107
Concept Cars, 67
Caribbean (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Convertibles, 69
Cars (Cube Book), 92
Coral Reef, The (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Cars (Mini Cube Book), 93
Corsica (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Castles of Baviera (Places & History), 104-105
Costa Rica (Countries series), 106-107
Castles of Europe, The Great, 103
Croatia (Countries series), 106-107
Castles of Loira (Places & History), 104-105
Cruising at the Maldives (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Castles of Scotland (Places & History), 104-105
Cuba (Countries series), 106-107
Castles of the World, 35
Cuba (Places & History), 104-105
Cat parade (Animal Parade), 20
Cuba(The Wanderer), 80
Cathedrals of the World, 63
Czech Republic (Countries series), 106-107
Cats (Cube Book), 92 Cats (Super Cube Book), 93
D
Cats (Mini Cube Book), 93
Dear Dad, 95
Cat’s Life!, A, 23
Denmark (Countries series), 106-107
Cats, Cats... and more Cats!, 88
Desk Calendars, 117
Cayman Islands (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Discovery of Ancient Egypt, The, 48
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Discovery of the Nile, The, 48
Everest, 81
Dive the World, 84
Explorers, The, 48
Dive to Adventure, 84
Extreme Altitude, 34, 81
Dog parade (Animal Parade), 20
Extreme Nature, 27
Dogs (Cube Book), 92
Eyes into Secret Seas, 85
Dogs (Mini Cube Book), 93 Dogs (Super Cube Book), 93
F
Dog’s Life!, A, 23
Family Recipes, My collection of, 8
Dolphins and Whales (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Farewell to the Last Man, 26
Dolphins and Whales, gentle giants, 86
Finland (Countries series), 106-107
Dream Vacations Around the World, 31
Florence (Italy from above), 108
Dreaming of Africa, 48
Florence and Tuscany,The Treasures of, 109
Dwellings of Eternity, The, 39
Florida Keys (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113 Flowers (Cube Book), 92
E
Flowers (Mini Cube Book), 93
Earth, The (Cube Book), 92
Forests (Cube Book), 92
Earth, The (Mini Cube Book), 93
France (Countries series), 106-107
Earth, The (Super Cube Book), 93
France from the air, 99
Eco Structures, 59
France, The best of, 103
Egypt (Countries series), 106-107
French Polinesia (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Egypt (Flying High), 97
Fur and Feathers... An Unusual Farm, 23
Egypt (History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilisation), 41 Egypt (Places & History), 104-105
G
Egypt (The Great Civilisations), 52
Gardens (Cube Book), 92
Egypt and the Holy, Land Yesterday and today, 46
Gardens (Mini Cube Book), 93
Egypt from the air, 99
Genova, 109
Egypt, Yesterday and Today, 46
Gentle Giants, dolphins and whales, 86
Egyptian Museum, The Treasures of the, 44
Germany (Countries series), 106-107
Elephant, (The Art of Being a …), 89
Germany, the hearth of Europe 77
Emilia Romagna, 109
Global 200, 30
Eternal Army, The, 39
Golf around the World, 35
Etruscans, The (History and Treasures of an Ancient
Great Barrier Reef (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Civilisation), 41
Great Britain (Countries series), 106-107
Europe (Flying High), 96
Great Cities of the World, 34
Europe, Timeless, 29
Great Discoveries in Archaeology, 38
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Great National Parks of the World, The, 35
Incas, The (History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilisation), 41
Great Pharaohs, The, 44
Incas, The (The Great Civilisations), 52
Great Rivers of the World, 35
India (Countries series), 106-107
Greece (Archaeological Guide), 110
India (History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilisation), 41
Greece (Countries series), 106-107
Ireland (Countries series), 106-107
Greece (History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilisation), 41
Ireland (Flying High), 97
Greece (Places & History), 104-105
Ireland (Places & History), 104-105
Greece, The treasures of (Cultural Travel Guide), 111
Ireland (The Wanderer), 80 Ireland from the air, 99
H
Ireland, a view from above, 98
Happy Birthday, 94
Ireland, the emerald island, 78
Harley Davidson, A way of life, 68
Islamic Art, 49
Harley Davidson, Customizing the Legend, 68
Islands of Italy, 109
Harley Davidson, The Great Book of, 68
Israel (Countries series), 106-107
Hawaii from the air, 101
Israel (Flying High), 97
Hidden Treasures of Antiquity, 39
Israel (Places & History), 104-105
Himalayas, 81
Israel (The Great Civilisations), 52
History of Flight, 73
Israel from the air, 99
Holy Bible, The, 51
Istanbul (Countries series), 106-107
Holy Land (Litographs by D. Roberts), The, 47
Italian Countryside (Italy from above), 108
Holy Land, Yesterday and Today, The, 46
Italy (Countries series), 106-107
Holy Land, The (Archaeological Guide), 110
Italy from above, 76
Honduras and Belize (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Italy from the air, 99
Horses (Cube Book), 92
Italy the beautiful, 103
Horses (Mini Cube Book), 93
Italy, The best of, 103
Horses (Oversized Art and Wonders), 57
Italy, The great book of, 103
Horses (Super Cube Book), 93
Italy, Wonderful Cities of, 103
Horses, by Gabrielle Boiselle, 87
Italy, Wonders of 103
Hot Air Balloons, 72
Italy’s Great Chefs, 11
Hungary (Places & History), 104-105 Hurgada (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
J Japan, 25
I
Jerusalem (Places & History), 104
Iceland (Countries series), 106-107
John Lennon, 13
Iceland (Flying High), 97
John Paul, II The Great, 75
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John Paul II, 75
Lost Civilizations, 39
Jordan (Countries series), 106-107
Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, 45
Journey to the Underwater World, 85
Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, The treasures of (Cultural Travel Guide), 111
K
Lybia (Countries series), 106-107
K2, 81 Kenya (Countries series), 106-107
M
Khmers, The (History and Treasures of an Ancient
Masterpieces of Italian design, 19
Civilisation), 41
Malaysia (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Kittens & Kittens, 22
Maldives, The (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Knifemaking, Custom, 74
Malta (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Knives, Custom Fixed-Blade, 74
Marco Polo, 27
Knives, Custom Folding, 74
Masterpieces of art, 55
Knives, The great collections, 74
Masterpieces of Italian Art, 103 Masterpieces of Modern Architecture, 61
L
Masterpieces of Nature, 28
L for Labrador (Animal Parade), 21
Masters of Car Design,67
Lakes of Italy, 109
Masters of Rock Guitar, 17
Last African Warriors, 56
Matter of Style, A,12
Legendary American Cars, 67
Maya, The (History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilisation), 41
Legendary Cars, 67
Mediterranean Sea (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Legendary German Cars, 67
Mexico (Archaeological Guide), 110
Legendary Italian Cars, 67
Mexico (Countries series), 106-107
Legendary Motorcycles, 66
Mexico (Flying High), 97
Legendary Movies, 15
Mexico (Places & History), 104-105
Legendary Rock Songs, 16
Milan (Italian Regions), 109
Legends of Rock, 17
Milan (Italy from above), 108
Lighthouses, 62
Monastery of Saint Catherine, The Treasures of the, 51
Lingerie, 18
Mont Blanc, 81
Lion (The Art of Being a ‌), 89
More Than Just a Kiss, 14
Lombardia (Italian Regions), 109
Morocco (Countries series), 106-107
London (Places & History), 104-105
Morocco (Flying High), 97
London, High above, 101
Morocco (Places & History), 104-105
Lost Cities of the Mayas, The, 48
Motorcycles (Cube Book), 92
Lost Cities, 39
Motorcycles (Mini Cube Book), 93
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Mountains (Cube Book), 92
Paris (The Wanderer), 80
Mountains (Italy from above), 108
Pasta!, 10
Mountains (Mini Cube Book), 93
Peaks of Glory, 81
Mountains (Super Cube Book), 93
People (Cube Book), 92
Movie Stars (Cube Book), 92
People (Mini Cube Book), 93
Museums, 61
Peoples of the World, 34 Perfect Storm, The, 83
N
Persia, Splendors of Ancient (The Great Civilisations), 52
Naples (Italy from above), 108
Peru (Countries series), 106-107
Nature Sanctuaries (World Heritage Sites), 36
Petra (Archaeological Guide), 110
Netherland, The (Countries series), 106-107
Petra (Timeless treasures), 39
New England (Places & History), 104-105
Phoenicians, The (History and Treasures of an Ancient
New frontiers in Architecture, 60
Civilisation), 40
New Urban Giants, 63
Phuket, 78
New York (Flying High), 97
Piedmont (Italian Regions), 109
New York (Places & History), 104-105
Pilgrimage, A photographers’s, 27
New York, High above, 101
Pinky Piggies (Animal Parade), 21
New Zealand (Countries series), 106-107
Pompeii (Archaeological Guide), 110
North America the Beautiful, 79
Pompeii, (Timeless Treasures), 39
North America, Timeless, 29
Pompeii, The Art of, 53
Northern Europe (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Pop Art, 19
Northern India (Archaeological Guide), 110
Portofino, The wonders of, 109
Norway (Countries series), 106-107
Portugal (Countries series), 106-107
Norway (Flying High), 97
Prague (Places & History), 104-105
Notebooks, 119
Provence (Places & History), 104-105 Puglia (Italian Regions), 109
O
Puglia (Italy from above), 108
Once Upon a Time in Africa, 24
Puppies, 22
Oriental Treasures in the Mediterranean, 49
Puzzles (Jigsaw box), 115 Pyramids and the Sphinx, The, 44
P
Pyramids of Egypt, The (Archaeological Guide), 110
Pacific Islands, 79
Pyramids, The Treasures of the, 45
Papua New Guinea (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113 Paris (Flying High), 97
Q
Paris (Places & History), 104-105
Queens of ancient Egypt, The, 43
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R
Shells (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Rainbow under the Sea, 85
Sicily (Italian Regions), 109
Rajasthan, The sacred heart of, 78
Sicily (Italy from above), 108
Ramesses II, 44
Sicily (Places & History), 104-105
Realm of the Pharaohs, The, 43
Siddhartha, 50
Red Sea, The (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Sinai, 79
Red Sea, The Magic of the, 85
Singapore (Countries series), 106-107
Rome (Archaeological Guide), 110
Sky, The (Cube Book), 92
Rome (History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilisation), 41
Sky, The (Mini Cube Book), 93
Rome (Italian Regions), 109
Skyscrapers, 63
Rome (Italy from above), 108
Small Towns and Villages of the World, 32
Rome (Places & History), 104-105
Snorkeling in the Red Sea (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Royal Mummies, 42
South Africa (Countries series), 106
Royal Palaces, The World’s Greatest, 35
Spain (Countries series), 106-107
Russia (Countries series), 106-107
Sports (Cube Book), 91 Squares of the World, City, 63
S
Surf!, 82
Safari in Wildest Africa, 89
Sustainable Living, masterpieces of ecological architecture, 58
Sahara (The Wanderer), 80
Sweeden (Countries series), 106-107
Sailing (Mini Cube Book), 93
Switzerland (Countries series), 106-107
Sailing (Cube Book), 92
Switzerland (Places & History), 104-105
Sailing around the World, 35
Switzerland from above, 77
Sailing Ships, The Great, 71 Sailing Yachts, 71
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Saint Petersburg (Places & History), 104-105
Tales of Mountaineering, 81
San Francisco, High above, 101
Teahupoo, 82
Sardinia (Italian Regions), 109
Thailand (Countries series), 106-107
Sardinia (Italy from above), 108
Thailand (Places & History), 104-105
Sardinia (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Thailand, temples and traditions, 78
Scotland (Countries series), 106-107
The Lords of the Savannah, 89
Sea, The (Cube Book), 92
Tibet (Journey through the World and Nature), 78
Sea, The (Mini Cube Book), 93
Tibet (Places & History), 104-105
Sea, The (Super Cube Book), 93
Timeless Wonders, 34
Sharks (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
To My Sweetheart, 94
Sharm-el-Sheik (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Trains, 70
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Treasures in Gold, 51
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Treasures of Art, The (World Heritage Sites), 36
Wall Calendars, 116
Treasures of Imperial Beijing, The, 39
Washington (Places & History), 104-105
Trentino Alto Adige, 109
Washington, High above, 101
Tunisia (Countries series), 106-107
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, 95
Tunisia (Places & History), 104-105
Weekly Agenda, 118
Turin (Italian Regions), 109
What a cow! (Animal Parade), 21
Turin (Italy from above), 108
Wild Horses, 88
Turkey (Countries series), 106-107
Wildlife (Cube Book), 92
Turkey (Places & History), 104-105
Wildlife (Mini Cube Book), 93
Tuscany (Flying High), 97
Wolf, (The Art of Being a ‌), 89
Tuscany (Places & History), 104-105
Woman (Cube Book), 92
Tutankhamun, 45
Wonders of America (Cube Book), 90
Tutankhamun,The Treasures of, 44
Wonders of Egypt (Cube Book), 92 Wonders of Italy (Cube Book), 91
U
Wonders of the World (Around the World), 34
Umbria, Treasures of, 109
Wonders of the World (Cube Book), 92
Underwater Paradise, 85
Wonders of the World (Oversized Art and Wonders), 55
United States of America (Countries series), 106-107
World Heritages Sites, The Great Book of, 36 World Trade Center, 62
V
World War II Combat Aircraft, Complete book of, 73
Valley of the Kings (Archaeological Guide), 110
World, The (Flying High), 97
Valley of the Kings (Treasures of Ancient Egypt), 44
Wrecks of the Mediterranean (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Vanishing Africa, 27
Wrecks of the Red Sea (Underwater and Dive Guide), 112-113
Vanishing Animals, 30 Veneto (Italian Regions), 109
Y
Venice (Italy from above), 108
Yemen (Countries series), 106-107
Venice (Places & History), 104-105 Venice, High above, 100
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Venice, The treasures of (Cultural Travel Guide), 111
Zheng He, 27
Vienna (Places & History), 104-105 Vietnam (Places & History), 104-105 Villages of Italy (Italy from above), 108
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