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100 All Time Favourite Movies

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This collection profiles 100 of the finest films in cinema history. Traversing every genre, the book presents classic, cult, famous, and lesser-known films. Each masterpiece is introduced with essential information, film stills, and original posters. From Metropolis to Annie Hall, celebrate the art of the silver screen and find abundant inspiration for those movie nights in From horror to romance, noir to slapstick, adventure to tragedy, epic to musical, Western to new wave, all genres are represented in this wide-ranging and devilishly fun compendium. Think of this collection as a celebration of contrasts, an homage to the seventh art, a gathering of greats, and a nostalgic romp through celluloid history Chronological entries each include a synopsis, cast/crew listings, technical information, actor/director bios, trivia, and lists of awards, as well as film stills, production photos, and the original poster for each film. The chapter for each decade begins with an introduction exploring the historical and social context of films made in that era

1970 New York City Transit Authority Graphics Standards Manual

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The NYCTA Graphics Standards Manual contains scans of Massimo Vignelli and Bob Noorda’s (Unimark) modernist masterpiece The manual describes the design and construction for the iconic NYC subway signs that we still see and use today, but above all it’s a beautiful and important piece of design history NYCTA Standard Medium was designed by Nick Sherman in 2014 specifically for this book. Scanned samples of the Graphics Standards Manual contained in this publication were used as the basis of the redrawing. Letter spacing, kerning, and the quirks of Standard Medium were all retained and precisely match those specified in the manual

A Brief History of Acid House

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A Brief History of Acid House is an illustrated celebration of Acid House music's rich and colourful history, which chronicles the key events and major players responsible for its global influence and on-going legacy To mark 30 years since the Acid House scene exploded in the UK, this book examines the impact the music had upon club culture and music history Includes a list of essential Acid House classics with descriptions for each with images and a Periodic Table of Dance Music Other topics included are: Ikutaro Kakehashi, Tadao Kikumoto, Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Phuture, the TB-303 synthesizer, The Hacienda night club, Shoom, Blackburn, The Media, the UK Government, Football casuals, 1980's Police aggression and some of the most pivotal moments in Acid House's history About the author: A brief History of Acid House was written and illustrated by Suddi Raval. Suddi Raval began attending Acid House parties in the North of England at the age of 17 in 1988 and has been a life long Acid House enthusiast ever since. He has released records under various names on different record labels including being co-writer and producer of the UK top 20 hit single Hardcore Uproar which became a Hacienda anthem in the summer of 1990. He has since scored soundtracks for numerous video game titles and writes a regular column sharing his memories of rave experiences for Iconic Underground magazine.

À Tables London, The Restaurants You Need to Know

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This bilingual French-English book rounds up the 50 essential restaurants shaping the taste of London A dusted-off touristic guide featuring insider tips to (re)discover one of the most creative food scenes in the world. It’s designed for everyone who wants to explore London like real locals, with everything to plan an eating road map, without getting lost in tourist traps Restaurants reviewed independently

All About Yves

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Yves Saint Laurent is one of the world's most famous designers, who's haute couture collections have deeply marked society and revolutionised the image of women. All About Yves documents the life of this great designer, from his childhood, to the seminal moments of his career, up until his death in 2008 This one-of-a-kind book includes unseen sketches and photographs of Saint Laurent's key collections, as well as fascinating removable documents that include handwritten letters, paper dolls, contact sheets, magazines and invitations All About Yves was compiled in collaboration with the Fondation Pierre Berge - Yves Saint Laurent and is essential reading for those with a passion for YSL

An Atlas of Rare & Familiar Colour: The Harvard Art Museums' Forbes Pigment Collection

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The Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies at the Harvard Art Museums encompasses over 2,500 of the world's rarest pigments. Museum director Edward Forbes started the collection at the turn of the 20th century, in order to preserve the early Italian paintings he had begun to collect. Over the years, the collection grew into a huge apothecary of bottles and beakers, as other art lovers and colour experts donated their own pigments. Today the collection continues to grow, and regularly helps experts across the world to research and authenticate paintings Visually excavating the museums' extraordinary collection, An Atlas of Rare & Familiar Colour examines the contained pigments and artefacts--their provenance, composition, symbology and application. It also explores the larger related fields of chromatics, the historical narratives of art and chemistry, and the innovations with which we have sought to better illustrate our aesthetic and expressive compulsions The book includes a foreword by renowned British colour author Victoria Finlay

Andy Warhol So Many Stars Board Book

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Best known for his images of soup cans and celebrities, Andy Warhol, one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century, also created many hand-drawn pieces of whimsy and wonder In 30 beautifully illustrated pages, the So Many Stars Board Book showcases the complete collection of one of his most playful projects-an exploration of the concept of "So," including You Are So Big, You Are So Small, So Sweet, and I Love You So Filled with sweet phrases and a mirror feature that will delight young readers, So Many Stars is a terrific introduction to an iconic modern artist For ages: 0-5 years

Apollo: A Graphic Novel

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In 1969, humankind set foot on the moon. Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins carried the fire for all the world. Backed by the brightest minds in engineering and science, the three boarded a rocket and flew through the void-just to know that we could In Apollo, Matt Fitch, Chris Baker, and Mike Collins unpack the urban legends, the gossip, and the speculation to reveal a remarkable true story about life, death, dreams, and the reality of humanity's greatest exploratory achievement