Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Garden Visitor`s Companion
This is the latest book by a popular and highly professional writer who has opened the eyes of thousands of readers to both the complex beauty and the practical implications of garden design. The first part offers a worldwide survey of garden philosophies, and the modern phenomenon of garden tourism. Why do owners want to
Islands – A Trip Through Time and Space
Peter Conrad, who was born in Tasmania, has produced an original and highly personal account of the role islands play in our dreams and nightmares. With his customary wide range of reference and quick wit, he visits every corner of the globe to explain why islands appeal to us, and on the way covers everything
Writer`s Britain : Landscape in Literature
The love of place is endemic in English literature, from the work of the earliest poets and hermits to the suburban celebrations of John Betjeman, covering all varieties of the British rural and urban landscape. This book presents an image of Britain as seen by writers of different regions and periods, and also illuminates the
The Most Beautiful Villages Of Greece
From the green, terracotta and ochre of the Ionian Islands in the west, to the brilliant blue and white of the Aegean, the villages of Greece and its islands present a picture of incomparable beauty. The variety of village life and building springs from a multitude of histories and influences, often accompanied by foreign occupation.
Operation Alphabet
`Welcome to a very secret world. Not many people know this, but inside a special, little red postbox in London, close to Big Ben, there exists a top secret department. It is so top secret that only the Queen of England, her Prime Minister, Spies and Cats know about it. And now you…`. This book
Cycle Chic
“Ten Best Fashion Bloggers”. (“The Guardian”). “The Sartorialist on Two Wheels”. (“The Guardian”). “Top 100 Blogs Worldwide”. (“The Times”). Against the background of rising mass-transit fares and an unhealthy planet, the liberation and efficiency of getting around by bike has made city cycling one of the most popular pursuits in urban life. From gritty messengers
New Paris Style
This publication presents a fresh look into the private dwellings of the most exciting creative talents in Paris individuals from the music, fashion, design, film and art worlds. The 27 properties photographed exclusively for the book are loosely arranged by their location across the city`s grooviest, on-the-edge arrondissements from the elevated bohemianism of the Left
Persian Art and Arquitecture
Persian art and architecture have a rich heritage that stretches far beyond the borders of modern-day Iran, from the Abbasid monuments of Baghdad to the splendid Timurid buildings of Samarqand and Bukhara. This book follows a historical path across the Iranian world and examines the artistic legacies of great rulers and their dynasties, from the
The Most Beautiful Country Towns of England
Complementing his bestselling The Most Beautiful Villages of England, Hugh Palmer has now produced a stunning sequence of images of 25 of the most beguiling small towns of rural and seaside England. From the forbidding mien of Barnard Castle in the north to the honey-coloured streets of the Cotswolds, from the elegant Georgiana of Buxton
Twilight of the Romanovs
“Twilight of the Romanovs” opens a door onto the world of pre-revolutionary Russia in original photographs taken during the last decades of Romanov rule. They include many remarkable colour images created using an early three-colourplate technique; these bring the remote past to life with an especially vivid jolt. We discover a world of exceptional diversity,
Spirit Of The Wild
A snow monkey emerges from the streaming water of natural hot springs; a Camargue horse streaks through water in a blur of movement; brown bears from Alaska wait in a waterfall for sockeye salmon; scarlet and blue-yellow macaws sweep across the Peruvian sky…As renowned conservationist Jane Goodall says, `Steve Bloom`s photographs speak directly to the
From Above and Below – Man and the Sea
From Above and Below ‘“ Man and the Sea by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Brian Skerry showcases stunning aerial and underwater photographs of the world’s oceans, accompanied by an informative coverage of marine life, facts and issues. Two photographers, renowned for their underwater and aerial photography, collaborated to produce an amazing illustrated journey, above and below
Aboriginal Art
In the 18th century, as European colonization proceeded apace, one continent remained to be discovered, the mythical Terra Australis incognita. This, the largest island-continent, had been inhabited for over 60,000 years by the Aborigines, who were described by the first explorers as the `miserablest people in the world`. This perception was the beginning of a
The Pyramids at Giza – Facts, Legends and Mysteries
The Pyramids of Giza are the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World that still stands today. Defying the centuries, these gigantic tombs, built more than 4,500 years ago by three great pharaohs of the 4th Dynasty, have long been objects of wonder, speculation and mystery, but it was not until the archaeological
The City of London. A Companion Guide
This new edition of “The City of London” is a handy-sized companion guide which invites you to explore the famous Square Mile of the City of London and to discover its incomparable architectural heritage, from the remains of the Roman wall to the 21st-century. “One New Change” by Jean Nouvel. Each chapter features a specially
Fifty English Steeples: The Finest Medieval Parish Church Towers and Spires in England
This book – an astonishing achievement following five years of detailed and original research – presents the first systematic survey of the fifty most important medieval parish church towers and spires in England, covering a period of some five hundred years. The introduction provides an overview of the technological and aesthetic development of towers and
Ornament and Decoration in Islamic Architecture
Surface decoration has always played a fundamental role in Islamic architecture. As human representation is forbidden in Islamic religious monuments, designers employed mosaics, stucco, brickwork and ceramics, and the vigorous use of brilliant colour to reach unparalleled heights of expression. It is this ornamental dimension of Islamic architecture that is explored in this magnificent volume.
Architecture Inside + Out: 50 Iconic Buildings in Detail
From ancient palaces and glorious cathedrals, to futuristic homes and striking skyscrapers, architecture continues to play an important role in the development of history and culture. Architecture Inside + Out examines fifty of the world’s most impressive buildings and uncovers their structural secrets through detailed illustrations, while clear and accessible text places each building in
Tower Bridge: History * Engineering * Design
Tower Bridge, close to the Tower of London, is one of the best-known and most recognizable bridges in the world. Opened on 30 June 1894, this combined suspension and bascule bridge was designed by architect Sir Horace Jones and engineer Sir John Wolfe Barry. This new book, published to mark the 125th anniversary of its
Archipops: New Perspectives: Modern
Here is a beautifully presented set of notecards with a coolly modern twist. Presented in an attractive, souvenir box with paper-and-string closure, each notecard features a different pop-up design. They are ideal to send to friends or family, or to keep as a lasting reminder of some of the world`s best-loved buildings, including the Guggenheim
