As sensitive to human suffering as to the simple pleasures of life, Robert Doisneau is one of the most celebrated exponents of the Photographie humaniste that swept through the 1950s. Cherished in particular for his soulful portraits of Paris, Doisneau demonstrated a unique ability to find – and perfectly frame – charismatic characters, entertaining episodes, and fleeting moments of humor and affection.
Acclaimed for popularizing modernism with mainstream American homeowners, Hunt curated and created chic modern furniture that made high-end design accessible to audiences beyond New York and Los Angeles.
The definitive monograph on iconic Parisian designer Madame Grès, seen by her peers as the tutelary genius of French haute couture.
Renowned for her signature draping and innovative asymmetrical dresses, Madame Grès (1903–1993) was one of the leading fashion designers of twentieth-century Paris. Formally trained as a sculptor, her complex yet delicate haute couture designs evoke ancient statuary and exude a timeless elegance.
Forgoing the criteria of stateliness and opulence, this book is an exploration of the most captivating and unusual interiors in Ireland. Whether in the transformation of a derelict estate, the preservation of an historic hunting lodge, or the re-creation of a Gothic fantasy, each of the homes in this extraordinary book reflects a renewed vitality in the contemporary approach to Irish country houses.
La serie «Canción de hielo y fuego» de George R.R. Martin ha establecido el punto de referencia de la fantasía épica contemporánea. Se compone de tres grandes líneas argumentales, que se entretejen a lo largo de los libros: la guerra civil por el control de los Siete Reinos; la defensa del imponente Muro de Hielo en el extremo más septentrional contra la amenaza sobrenatural de los Otros; y, al otro lado del Mar Angosto, el ascenso al poder de Daenerys Targaryen y los últimos dragones vivos del mundo.
En un futuro lejano, en un planeta remoto, se libra una compleja lucha que tendrá repercusiones en toda la galaxia. En las arenas de Akarris, más conocido como Dune, aprender a sobrevivir no es suficiente...