The age of collage vol. 3

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Featuring dynamic works from the contemporary collage landscape, The Age of Collage 3 showcases a new crop of creative vanguards advancing the medium's possibilities, piece by piece, splice by splice. With its foundations in Surrealism and Dadaism, what was once a convention-defying practice has maintained a voice for generations. Equipped with a craft knife, paintbrush, stylus, or scissors, a collage artist’s toolkit is as varied as their output and this title brings their work back to the paper page. Investigating the varied aesthetic cues and cultural tropes that inspire their interdisciplinary approach, this comprehensive volume details more than 70 artists discovering new ways of elevating the genre.

The Americans – beautiful machines

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The automobile is, undeniably, the backbone of the last 100 years of American society. The likes of Ford, Plymouth, and Chevrolet, defined a new era for the United States, from transcontinental travel to suburban family transportation. From the mass production of the Model T all the way through to the electric age of the Tesla, the automobile has been a staple in American culture for generations. But these cars were not just practical machines. For many they projected an image of cool, represented a way of life, or was a means to make a living. The great American road trip was born behind a wheel, the Dodge Challenger ripped up the screen in Vanishing Point, and the city of Detroit rose and fell dramatically off the back of the American automobile industry. The Americans - Beautiful Machines celebrates the likes of the Mustang, Gran Torino, Corvette, and many of the other classic models that put American automobiles firmly into the 20th Century American zeitgeist. It tells the story of the most iconic cars, their makers, and their era.The book also touches upon the art deco elegance of the Cord, post war optimism, the surf and muscle era, and much more, celebrating the most emblematic, visionary, and iconic automobiles in the history of United States manufacturing.

The animal show

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Little Gestalten’s first board book brings toddlers joy. This is our debut for fans aged 0–3. Showcasing animals big and small, from beloved pets to friendly beasts, The Animal Show helps develop an awareness of the animal kingdom for very young children. Graphic and bold, the illustrations depict various animals going about their daily activities. Intended to support early development, this visual board book introduces monkeys, bears, owls, sloths, and many other creatures, exercising children's comprehension in a way that is simple, fun, and effective. The second collaboration with illustrator Marcos Farina, The Animal Show directs the Little Gestalten product range towards minds that are very new to the world.

The ArchDaily guide to good architecture

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What’s best in architecture today and the most relevant for tomorrow by the world’s most visited architecture website. The ArchDaily Guide to Good Architecture is their first-ever book. Curated around their principles of Good Architecture, the book is a curation of what’s best today and most relevant for tomorrow. Through a rich variety of projects—both built and planned—the book reflects a global community of world-shapers, explores the most important topics and trends in architectural practice, celebrates the most visionary architects and introduces up-and-coming talent. It marks the forefront of architectural thought and practice.

The art of protest

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Thanks to art’s ability to communicate and influence, it has always had a charged relationship with activism and politics. And, given the tumultuous times in which we live, with traditional democracies being challenged from all sides, the changing climate, global movements for social justice, and political upheaval causing millions to search for a better life abroad, this relationship has never been more important. The Art of Protest will explore the connection between art, politics, and activism today, revealing how, over the past decade, artists have been engaging with political and social issues of all kinds, through different artistic mediums.

The avant gardens

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Step into the gardens of the future Blurring the lines between the natural and the cultivated, The Avant Garden observes visionary and unusual gardens in all their varying forms. Exploring the out of the ordinary, this book showcases a wide range of projects that reflect the shifting mindsets and cultures of their locale, challenging our notion of what a garden can be, and how they can make us feel. Taking into consideration climate change, biodiversity, The Avant Garden celebrates the cultivated natural world.

The beach

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Down at the beach you can do so many things! You can build sand castles, play paddles or frisbee, go canoeing, jump from rocks, stand up paddle boarding, search for treasures or watch the sunset! The Beach is a lovely visual journey for young children, all about the joy of being outside in nature. Let’s go on an adventure!

The beauty of time travel

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It all started with a Balzac novel, a flea market find, and a jolt of creative inspiration. Fast-forward to the present day and Officine Universelle Buly has grown to become a true heavyweight in the beauty industry. Sold in almost every corner of the world, co-founder Ramdane Touhami infused an appreciation for all things vintage with a spirit of conquest and innovation to offer a coveted-catalogue of premium products. So how was a forgotten brand from the 19th-century revived and transformed into one of the most loved names of today? And what exactly underpins this unprecedented retail concept? Presented by its protagonists, The Beauty of Time Travel looks at the meticulous work carried out by creative entrepreneur Touhami along with his agency Art Recherche Industrie. It dissects the Buly universe from A to Z, looking at it's appetite for reinventing traditions whilst revealing the stories, tricks, and (almost) all its secrets.

The carousel of animals /anglais

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The colors of life

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The past did not happen in black and white. Discover people and places of the early 20th century through restored and enhanced imagery. The Colors of Life transports readers to people and places of the early 20th century through the lens of color photography. This compilation showcases over 200 photographs enhanced by Stuart Humphryes capturing people from various cultural backgrounds in their everyday lives, at leisure, and at work. With the use of color photography, these individuals and their stories come to life in a way that black-and-white photos simply cannot match. The book reminds us that color has the power to evoke personal and shared emotions that resonate across time. The Colors of Life is a captivating journey into the past, allowing readers to see and experience history in a new and vibrant light.

The current

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Conduisez différemment ! Le futur est en marche. Accélération instantanée, aucun bruit et pas de pollution : The Current présente les véhicules les plus radicalement nouveaux et les pionniers de la révolution électrique. Comment nous déplacerons-nous demain ? The Current présente les véhicules du futur et les visionnaires de la nouvelle mobilité. Ces motos, vélos électriques et leurs hybrides sont nés d'un rêve, celui de développer des véhicules durables pour les générations futures sans perdre leur intérêt essentiel : le fun. Accélération et puissant couple de rotation d'un côté, aucun bruit et pas de gaz d'échappement de l'autre - et rien que le vent et le doux bruit de roulement des pneus dans les oreilles. Ces deux-roues avant-gardistes offrent la possibilité de s'adonner à de nouvelles activités outdoor sans les effets secondaires néfastes jusqu'ici inévitables.

The delicious /anglais

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The drive /anglais

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The Essence

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Les odeurs sont associées à nos souvenirs les plus chers et on ne peut imaginer vivre sans odorat. The Essence nous invite à un voyage olfactif, doublé d’une approche psychologique et scientifique, à la découverte des grandes familles de parfum et des liens historiques et culturels qui expliquent la montée en puissance d’une industrie de la parfumerie aujourd’hui multimillionnaire. The Essence nous parle du pouvoir d’attraction des parfums et des fragrances, nous entraîne des champs de lavande de Provence aux grands sites de production à travers le monde, des laboratoires de création aux usines à encens indiennes. Cet ouvrage destiné à l’amateur comme au nez le plus averti, nous présente les chefs de file de la profession et s’attarde sur le rôle capital que joueront la technologie et les produits parfumés au XXIe siècle, invitant à explorer un nouveau monde de fragrances.

The fiction of science /anglais

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