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South of the border, rich colors and woven textiles form a unique design aesthetic, crafted by the union of local Aztec and Mayan cultures and Spanish influences. Bold pigments and vivid patterns come together in simple and rustic spaces, resulting in a way of living that is both invigorating and homely; an authentic Mexican style. The dynamic writer and photographer duo Barbara and René Stoeltie have struck gold again―this time with a truly breathtaking look at Mexico’s most remarkable abodes. Traveling far and wide, from Costa Careyes to the Yucatán Peninsula, this photographic journey will surprise, delight, and inspire you. From the home of Constructivist architect Luis Barragán, a restored 16th-century hacienda, to a traditional Mayan thatched-roof dwelling, the contrast of styles within the pages of this book are testament to the country’s vibrantly diverse palette of textures and hues. With many new images, some never published before, prepare to be transported to the heart of lush and eclectic Mexico.

Visite una tierra de plazas adoquinadas, cerámica rústica y campos de lavanda, y descubra el encanto rural que sedujo a artistas de la talla de van Gogh y Picasso con esta monografía dedicada a las casas e interiores de la Provenza, ya sean espléndidos castillos o retiros campestres, a través de textos reveladores y preciosas fotografías.

By the late 19th century, trademarks began to replace traditional emblems, like coats of arms, as identifying symbols for companies. At first, logos tended to be figurative, but over time they morphed into the abstract marks that we see everywhere today. Yet many iconic brands—like Rolex, BMW, Louis Vuitton, and the New York Yankees—still use logos designed 100 years ago. Bringing together two previous volumes—Logo Beginnings and Logo Modernism—into one compendium, design expert Jens Müller (dubbed “the logo detective” by Wired magazine) has trawled historical trademark archives and design publications to unearth 1000s of logos from as far back as 1870, including many forgotten designs and early versions of today’s brand identifiers.

En el presente libro, concebido como un gran reportaje, Vicente Romero nos narra la historia de la censura en el cine español, con especial atención a los cuarenta años de la dictadura franquista, cuando se ejerció un duro control religioso, militar y político no sólo sobre lo que se hacía en nuestro país, sino sobre lo que se importaba de otros. Diálogos suprimidos, argumentos tergiversados, imágenes cortadas... cuestiones que hoy nos generan una sonrisa, pero que no tenían nada de divertido para quienes los sufrían. De la mano de numerosos ejemplos, así como de entrevistas con los censores y con los cineastas que sufrieron estas humillaciones, ante los ojos del lector se despliega una crónica de la sociedad española, de quienes la dominaban con su intransigencia, un tiempo gris no tan lejano que, lamentablemente, parece que amenaza con volver.

Los orígenes de Louis Vuitton se remontan a 1835, cuando un joven emprendedor fundó en París un pequeño taller de equipajes hechos a medida. Con el tiempo, su empresa se acabó convirtiendo en uno de los imperios más influyentes del mundo de la moda. Desde sus primeros días, Vuitton destacó por su artesanía meticulosa y su capacidad para innovar, creando productos eternos como el baúl con lona impermeable y el primer logo o monograma distintivo de una marca. Hoy, Louis Vuitton sigue siendo un símbolo de elegancia y un referente del lujo. Su legado perdura como la cúspide del estilo y la sofisticación.

The mid-19th and early 20th centuries heralded new means of transport and equipment and, with them, new and original ways of exploring the world. Transatlantic liners, automobiles, long-haul airplanes, zeppelins, and express trains unfurled new horizons and changed travel itself into an adventure. Distant lands were no longer solely accessible to aristocrats, explorers, and adventurers. Instead, the world opened up to new groups of people eager to circumvent the globe. And for many of these new globetrotters, traveling was synonymous with Louis Vuitton, the French label whose iconic and functional luggage trunks could be found on nearly every boat, plane, car, and train around the world. In this beautiful book, author Francisca Mattéoli recounts 50 tales of thrilling travel undertaken in every possible mode of transit, from the hot air balloon to the space shuttle, each lavishly illustrated with more than 300 historical photographs and ephemera from Louis Vuitton’s official archives. Louis Vuitton: Extraordinary Voyages is a journey all its own—an evocative and transporting account of the most surprising and transformative trips taken since the 19th century.