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Black Sabbath
Way back in the mists of time, in the days when rock giants walked the earth, the name Ozzy Osbourne was synonymous with subversive and dark. Back then, Ozzy was the singer in Black Sabbath, and they meant business. In an era when it seemed possible to measure a band's musical prowess by how 'heavy' they were, they didn't come any weightier than Black Sabbath. There were, it's probably fair to say, none-more-black. A four-piece formed from the ashes of two locally well-known groups called The Rare Breed (Ozzy and bassist Geezer Butler) and Mythology (guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward), all four founding members of the original Black Sabbath grew up within half-a-mile of each other, in the same narrow, grey streets of Aston, a tiny Birmingham suburb then struggling to come to terms with the mess Hitler's bombs had made of it. Though they all shared a deep love of music - The Beatles for Ozzy, the Mothers Of Invention for Geezer, the Shadows and Chet Atkins for Iommi, and Gene Kruppa for Ward - they all saw the opportunity to form a successful group, Ozzy would tell me, 'as the quickest way out of the slums.' This biography tells the story of how they made that dream come true - and how it then turned into a nightmare for all of them. How at the height of their fame, Sabbath discovered they had been so badly ripped off by their managers they did not even own their own songs. How they looked for salvation from Don Arden - an even more notorious gangster figure, who resurrected their career but still left them indebted to him, financially and personally. And how it finally came to a head when in 1979 they sacked Ozzy: 'For being too out of control - even for us,' as Bill Ward put it. Of course the story does not end there. The next 15 years would see a war break out between the two camps: the post-Ozzy Sabbath and Ozzy himself, whose solo career overshadowed Sabbath to the point where, when he offered them the chance to reform around him again, it was entirely on his terms. Or rather, that of his wife and manager - and, to add a further bitter twist to the tale for Sabbath, daughter of Don Arden - Sharon Osbourne.
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Lacná kniha Arany háború (-90%)
"Brown a biztos helyett rendre a váratlant választja az Arany háborúban. Az orbitális csavarok kirántják a talajt az olvasó lába alól." (Entertainment Weekly)
Az Arany háborúban folytatódik Darrow tragédia kovácsolta bosszúhadjárata: eltökélten vezeti harcba elnyomott népét a szabadságért egy hazugságokra épült elitista utópiában. Arannyá vált ő is, és belülről tervezi megdönteni a Társadalmat. Azonban nem csak leggyűlöltebb ellenségeit kell legyőznie, hanem a benne lakozó bosszúvágyat is, hogy végül erőszakos polgárháború helyett világa újjászületését hozza el.
Ha a Vörös lázadás egy letehetetlenül olvasmányos, folyamatosan pörgő, végig lebilincselő kezdet volt, akkor az Arany háború egy még brutálisabb adrenalinlöket: az olvasó fék nélkül száguld a szereplőkkel a folyamatos akciójelenetek, űrharcok és politikai intrikák közt. Helyenként kegyetlen, máskor nagyon is emberi élet-halál történet a bosszúról egy felejthetetlen főszereplővel - Pierce Brownt joggal tartják az akció sci-fik egyik legnagyobb reményű új szerzőjének.
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Game of Thrones Graphic Novel
This graphic novel adaptation contains more than fifty pages of exclusive content not available in the original comic books, including - a new Preface by George R. R. Martin - early renderings of key scenes and favorite characters from the novels - a walk-through of the entire creative process, from auditioning the artists to tweaking the scripts to coloring the final pages - behind-the-scenes commentary from Daniel Abraham, Tommy Patterson, and series editor Anne Groell You've read the books. You've watched the hit series on HBO. Now acclaimed novelist Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson bring George R. R. Martin's epic fantasy masterwork "A Game of Thrones" to majestic new life in the pages of this full-color graphic novel. Comprised of the initial six issues of the graphic series, this is the first volume in what is sure to be one of the most coveted collaborations of the year. Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King's Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert's name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse--unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen's brothers Jamie and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister--the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki--whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys.
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Classic Works of Robert Louis Stevenson
From the adventures of Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island to The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson's legacy of novels and adventure stories is considerable and filled with colourful characters and rich settings, making for exciting and compelling reads for adults and young readers alike. Robert Louis Stevenson began writing articles whilst studying law at Edinburgh University and his earliest works were inspired by his travels around France. Treasure Island was written in 1883 and was followed by his other great novels, including Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Treasure Island tells the tale of Jim Hawkins and his dramatic adventure involving bloodthirsty pirates and their sinister leader, Long John Silver, and has captured the imaginations of generations of young readers. Kidnapped, too, has all the ingredients of a classic adventure story. Set in the highlands of Scotland during the Jacobite rebellion its hero, Alan Breck Steward, fearless and romantic, is one of Stevenson's most engaging characters. Weir of Hermiston, written in 1896, was left unfinished by Stevenson at the time of his death but contains some of this best writing. A vibrant story about the austere Scottish judge and his son, the novel displays the fruition of Stevenson's narrative abilities. The Master of Ballantrae tells of the lifelong feud between Master Ballantrae and his young brother Henry. This novel in particular underlines Stevenson's preoccupation with destiny and fate. The Black Arrow originally appeared in serial form and is a tremendously exciting adventure story in which the hero, Richard Shelton, fight for the Yorkists during the War of the Roses, encounters Richard III and an infamous band of archers who use the dreaded black arrows. The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, tells of how a doctor creates a separate personality, evil in instinct and repulsive in appearance, through the use of a special drug he has discovered. Robert Louis Stevenson's legacy of novels and adventure stories is considerable and filled with colourful characters and rich settings, exciting and compelling for adults and young readers alike.
Sisi
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - For readers of Philippa Gregory, Paula McLain, and Daisy Goodwin comes a sweeping and powerful novel by Allison Pataki. Sisi tells the little-known story of Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary, the Princess Diana of her time, in an enthralling work of historical fiction that is also a gripping page-turner. Married to Emperor Franz Joseph, Elisabeth--fondly known as Sisi--captures the hearts of her people as their "fairy queen," but beneath that dazzling persona lives a far more complex figure. In mid-nineteenth-century Vienna, the halls of the Hofburg Palace buzz not only with imperial waltzes and champagne but with temptations, rivals, and cutthroat intrigue. Feeling stifled by strict protocols and a turbulent marriage, Sisi grows restless. A free-spirited wanderer, she finds solace at her estate outside Budapest. There she rides her beloved horses and enjoys visits from the Hungarian statesman Count Andrassy, the man with whom she's unwittingly fallen in love. But tragic news brings Sisi out of her fragile seclusion, forcing her to return to her capital and a world of gossip, envy, and sorrow where a dangerous fate lurks in the shadows. Through love affairs and loss, dedication and defiance, Sisi struggles against conflicting desires: to keep her family together, or to flee amid the collapse of her suffocating marriage and the gathering tumult of the First World War. In an age of crumbling monarchies, Sisi fights to assert her right to the throne beside her husband, to win the love of her people and the world, and to save an empire. But in the end, can she save herself? Featuring larger-than-life historic figures such as Bavaria's "Mad King Ludwig" and the tragic Crown Prince Rudolf, and set against many of Europe's grandest sites--from Germany's storied Neuschwanstein Castle to England's lush shires--Sisi brings to life an extraordinary woman and the romantic, volatile era over which she presided. Praise for Sisi "Pataki successfully juggles numerous political and personal plot lines while maintaining her focus on a fascinating central character. . . . Readers of Pataki's first book will want to know the rest of Sisi's story, but this novel stands on its own for historical fiction fans."--Library Journal "A deeply moving book about a complex character."--BookPage "A satisfying saga of the late Habsburg period."--Kirkus Reviews "Pataki brings richness and relevance to the story of the woman who worked tirelessly to protect the face of an empire."--Publishers Weekly "Pataki simply stuns me with each new book. I savor each page. Sisi is her best yet!"--Kathie Lee Gifford "Readers will enjoy the glorious dilemma of whether to turn the pages swiftly, breathlessly following Empress Sisi from one astonishing, heartbreaking adventure to the next, or to linger and luxuriate in Pataki's vivid, sumptuous descriptions of the Habsburg court."--Jennifer Chiaverini, New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker "This entire novel is irresistible--completely impossible to put down! Pataki reimagines the reign of the nineteenth-century Princess Diana in this stunning book."--Michelle Moran, internationally bestselling author of Rebel Queen "Emotional, exuberant, masterly, Sisi swept me into the glittering, treacherous world of the waning Habsburg empire. A must-read."--Lynn Cullen, bestselling author of Mrs. Poe From the Hardcover edition.
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Le Tour du monde en 80 jours+CD-MP3
Jules Verne aimait le grand spectacle, ses effets de scène et ses coups de théâtre. Et certains de ses livres, Le Tour du monde en 80 jours notamment, sont conçus comme des machines théâtrales. Tout y est calibré, ajusté pour tenir le lecteur en haleine, l'étonner, le distraire ou le prendre à contre-pied. On est en pleine esthétique romantique, celle de Dumas en particulier, avec qui Verne collabora un temps. Mais le Tour du monde c'est aussi l'avènement du monde industriel, le culte de la machine, de l'efficacité, le pointage horaire étendu à une échelle universelle. Culte porté jusqu'à l'outrance, avec un humour féroce, une ironie mordante : Verne n'est pas dupe. Et s'il agite ses personnages comme des marionnettes prises de frénésie, c'est pour, en sourdine, articuler un discours de révolte : Philéas Fogg n'est pas si loin de Némo l'anarchiste, nouveau Faust moderne, et ce texte éblouissant cache bien des profondeurs. --Scarbo
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Black Eyed Susans
**THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** 'My book of the year so far. Breathtakingly, heart-stoppingly brilliant' Sophie Hannah, internationally bestselling author of The Narrow Bed A chilling new thriller that gets into the heart and mind of the killer, and the victim ...Seventeen-year-old Tessa, dubbed a 'Black-Eyed Susan' by the media, became famous for being the only victim to survive the vicious attack of a serial killer. Her testimony helped to put a dangerous criminal behind bars - or so she thought. Now, decades later the black-eyed susans planted outside Tessa's bedroom window seem to be a message from a killer who should be safely in prison. Haunted by fragmented memories of the night she was attacked and terrified for her own teenage daughter's safety, can Tessa uncover the truth about the killer before it's too late? Praise for Black-Eyed Susans 'It's a terrific plot, matched by the quality of the writing and superbly paced tension' The Times Book of the Month 'Black Eyed Susans is a compelling read, especially for Serial fans' Cosmopolitan 'Creepy and compelling, Black-Eyed Susans is a shadowy and crooked journey to a very dark place indeed, a twisty fairytale that deceives you just when you think you've cracked it and a thriller to make you remember why you love thrillers. Don't miss it' Observer, Thriller of the Month 'One of the classiest thrillers you'll read this year' Charlotte Heathcote of Daily Express and Sunday Express 'Mesmerising ...In a crowded field, Heaberlin is something special, and clearly an author to whom close attention must be paid' Barry Forshaw, Crime Time 'About as good an example of Grip Lit as you could read' Sunday Independent 'Sophisticated, disturbing and with plenty of red herrings' Woman and Home 'We can't remember the last time a thriller burrowed under our skin like this. Sparkling characters, authentic emotion, and an unpredictable plot makes this a terrific read from start to end' iBooks, Books of the Month 'The assured telling of this chiller combines to create a very modern Gothic horror that will keep you up way past your bedtime' Sunday Mirror 'A sophisticated take on the serial killer novel' Good Housekeeping 'Black Eyed Susans is haunting, intense and original - it'll keep you guessing till the last page' Closer 'A masterful thriller that shouldn't be missed. Heaberlin's work calls to mind that of Gillian Flynn. Both writers published impressive early novels that were largely overlooked, and then one that couldn't be: Flynn's Gone Girl and now Heaberlin's Black-Eyed Susans. Don't miss it' Washington Post 'A fascinating, twisted book' Koethi Zan, author of Richard and Judy-selected THE NEVER LIST 'This is a deftly organised, impeccably paced psychological suspense thriller that nods to Daphne du Maurier and, like all Heaberlin's fiction, boasts purr-inducing prose ' Sunday Times, Culture Magazine
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A Feast of Ice and Fire
Ever wonder what it’s like to attend a feast at Winterfell? Wish you could split a lemon cake with Sansa Stark, scarf down a pork pie with the Night’s Watch, or indulge in honeyfingers with Daenerys Targaryen? George R. R. Martin’s bestselling saga A Song of Ice and Fire and the runaway hit HBO series Game of Thrones are renowned for bringing Westeros’s sights and sounds to vivid life. But one important ingredient has always been missing: the mouthwatering dishes that form the backdrop of this extraordinary world. Now, fresh out of the series that redefined fantasy, comes the cookbook that may just redefine dinner . . . and lunch, and breakfast.
A passion project from superfans and amateur chefs Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Sariann Lehrer—and endorsed by George R. R. Martin himself—A Feast of Ice and Fire lovingly replicates a stunning range of cuisines from across the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. From the sumptuous delicacies enjoyed in the halls of power at King’s Landing, to the warm and smoky comfort foods of the frozen North, to the rich, exotic fare of the mysterious lands east of Westeros, there’s a flavor for every palate, and a treat for every chef.
These easy-to-follow recipes have been refined for modern cooking techniques, but adventurous eaters can also attempt the authentic medieval meals that inspired them. The authors have also suggested substitutions for some of the more fantastical ingredients, so you won’t have to stock your kitchen with camel, live doves, or dragon eggs to create meals fit for a king (or a khaleesi). In all, A Feast of Ice and Fire contains more than 100 recipes, divided by region:
• The Wall: Rack of Lamb and Herbs; Pork Pie; Mutton in Onion-Ale Broth; Mulled Wine; Pease Porridge
• The North: Beef and Bacon Pie; Honeyed Chicken; Aurochs with Roasted Leeks; Baked Apples
• The South: Cream Swans; Trout Wrapped in Bacon; Stewed Rabbit; Sister’s Stew; Blueberry Tarts
• King’s Landing: Lemon Cakes; Quails Drowned in Butter; Almond Crusted Trout; Bowls of Brown; Iced Milk with Honey
• Dorne: Stuffed Grape Leaves; Duck with Lemons; Chickpea Paste
• Across the Narrow Sea: Biscuits and Bacon; Tyroshi Honeyfingers; Wintercakes; Honey-Spiced Locusts
There’s even a guide to dining and entertaining in the style of the Seven Kingdoms. Exhaustively researched and reverently detailed, accompanied by passages from all five books in the series and full-color photographs guaranteed to whet your appetite, this is the companion to the blockbuster phenomenon that millions of stomachs have been growling for. And remember, winter is coming—so don’t be afraid to put on a few pounds.
Includes a Foreword by George R. R. Martin
Kraken
A londoni Természettudományi Múzeumból eltűnik a világ egyik legnagyobb preparált polipja, az Architeuthis dux. A megmagyarázhatatlan bűncselekmény -miként kerülhetett ki a gigászi üvegtartály a bezárt teremből? - azonban csak a kezdet, amely még ennél is bizarrabb események láncolatát indítja el.
A fejlemények szökőárként sodorják el a rendkívüli példány preparátorát és egyben a bűntény felfedezőjét, Billy Harrow-t. A racionális tudóst elnyeli a modern London mágikus birodalma, ahol szekták vívják vallásos bandaháborúikat, a kultuszrendőrség az apokalipszis elhárításán fáradozik, és groteszk orgyilkosok dolgoznak az embernek már semmilyen értelemben nem nevezhető maffiafőnököknek.
Billy helyzetét nehezíti, hogy az Architeuthis dux teremtőjeként hirtelen túlságosan is fontos személlyé válik abban a másik nagyvárosban, ahol a lényt valódi istennek tartják. A kérdés pedig innentől már nem egyszerűen az, hogy ki tervelte ki a páratlan bűntényt - hanem az, hogy vajon melyik szekta akarja egy halott isten segítségével elhozni a nagy, végső apokalipszist?
A Konzulváros szerzőjének urban fantasyje sötéten humoros és közben mégis véresen komoly regény; rendkívüli ötletekkel teli utazás egy őrült és titokzatos London szívébe.
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A végtelen könyve
A végtelen biztos, hogy a legfurcsább gondolat, amelyet az ember valaha is kiötlött. Honnan jött, és mit mond nekünk Világegyetemünkről? Valóban vannak végtelenek? Vagy a végtelen csak egy címke valami elérhetetlenre, akármeddig számolunk is? A végtelenek, olyanok, mint a számok, ahol ... Folytatás ›› egyesek nagyobbak másoknál, és van egy végtelen mindenek fölött, ami nagyobb az összes többinél? Elvégezhetünk végtelen számú dolgot véges idő alatt? A Világegyetem végtelen? Végtelenül öreg, és örökké létezni fog? Az anyag végtelenül osztható egyre kisebb darabokká?
Ilyen mély kérdések merülhetnek fel bennünk a végtelen kapcsán. A történelem folyamán a végtelen régebben veszélyes gondolat volt. Sokan veszítették el életüket, szabadságukat vagy karrierjüket pusztán azért, mert beszéltek róla.
A végtelen könyv végigvezeti az Olvasót ezeken a veszélyes gondolatokon, és a különös válaszokon, amelyekkel a tudósok, matematikusok, filozófusok és teológusok kísérelték meg ép elménk megőrzését.
A(z) A végtelen könyve - Elmélkedés a legfurcsább gondolatról, amit az ember valaha is kiötlött (Könyv) szerzője John D. Barrow.
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11,05 €
11,63 €
Hotel New Hampshire
Quirky, bizarre, tragic, fiendishly funny, The Hotel New Hampshire" is anything but a conventional family saga, though a family saga it certainly is. The Berry family are different. Love abounds - both healthy and incestuous. It is the overwhelming desire of the Berry father to run a hotel, which he does, with dubious success, in both a former girls' school in New Hampshire, and in Vienna. It is the Berry children who grab the readers' attention, sympathies and love - all five of them: Frank (the eldest), Franny (the weirdest), John (the narrator), Lily (the writer) and Egg (the youngest). When Irving, or rather John, writes 'Frank's queer, Franny's weird, Lily's small and Egg is Egg' the initiated reader can do no other than shout a deafening 'yes, I know what you mean!' From there on, the reader is held spellbound as the family Labrador, Sorrow, is first stuffed then becomes the cruel victim of a plane crash; and as John and Franny realise their incestuous desires. Stunningly readable, mercilessly involving, "The Hotel New Hampshire" is peopled with characters - and bears - that you'll never forget."
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11,58 €
J. Depp
How do we even describe the alienated beauty of Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Ichabod Crane in Sleepy Hollow, Donnie Brasco, Don Juan DeMarco, Captain Jack Sparrow and Sweeney Todd, apart from the prodigious gift of Johnny Depp? How do we even name these great characters in one sentence, except under the heading of his contrary, heat-seeking curiosity, and imagination? If he didn’t exist, you would need at least six other actors to achieve what he has thus far in his career. Few actors this side of Cary Grant are so angelically androgynous and masculine in the same breath. From teen hearth-throb to an accomplished actor who has worked with art house directors such as Emir Kusturica, Terry Gilliam, Roman Polanski, Jim Jarmusch, and John Waters, Depp has built himself wildly successful and unconventional career.
The Movie Icon series: People talk about Hollywood glamour, about studios that had more stars than there are in heaven, about actors who weren't actors but were icons. Other people talk about these things, TASCHEN shows you. Movie Icons is a series of photo books that feature the most famous personalities in the history of cinema. These 192-page books are visual biographies of the stars. For each title, series editor Paul Duncan has painstaking selected approximately 150 high quality enigmatic and sumptuous portraits, colorful posters and lobby cards, rare film stills, and previously unpublished candid photos showing the stars as they really are. These images are accompanied by concise introductory essays by leading film writers; each book also includes a chronology, a filmography, and a bibliography, and is peppered with apposite quotes from the movies and from life.
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NO LONGER AT EASE MM5
Obi Okonkwo is an idealistic young man who, thanks to the privileges of an education in Britain, has now returned to Nigeria for a job in the civil service. However in his new role he finds that the way of government seems to be backhanders and corruption. Obi manages to resist the bribes that are offered to him, but when he falls in love with an unsuitable girl - to the disapproval of his parents - he sinks further into emotional and financial turmoil. The lure of easy money becomes harder to refuse, and Obi becomes caught in a trap he cannot escape. Showing a man lost in cultural limbo, and a Nigeria entering a new age of disillusionment, "No Longer at Ease" concludes Achebe's remarkable trilogy charting three generations of an African community under the impact of colonialism, the first two volumes of which are "Things Fall Apart" and "Arrow of God".
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L´Héritage, Tome 3 : Brisingr
Eragon a une double promesse tenir : aider Roran délivrer sa fiancée, Katrina – prisonnire des Ra’zacs –, et venger la mort de son oncle Garrow. Saphira emmne les deux cousins jusqu’ Helgrind, les Portes de la Mort, repaire des monstres. Or, depuis que Murtagh lui a repris Zar’oc, l’épée que Brom lui avait donnée, Eragon n’est plus armé que du bâton du vieux conteur. Tandis qu’il veille au pied de la sinistre citadelle, Eragon s’interroge : viendra-t-il bout des Ra’zacs ? Il est vrai que, depuis la cérémonie du Sang, Ellesméra – la cité elfique –, le jeune Dragonnier continue de se transformer, acquérant peu peu les traits et les fabuleuses capacités d’un elfe. Et Roran mérite plus que jamais son surnom de Puissant Marteau. Quant Saphira, elle est une combattante redoutable… Ainsi commence cette troisime partie de l’Héritage, o l’on verra l’intrépide et altire Nasuada, chef des Vardens, subir avec bravoure l’épreuve des Longs Couteaux ; les Vardens affronter les soldats démoniaques de Galbatorix, qui ne ressentent pas la douleur ; Arya et Eragon rivaliser de délicates inventions magiques ; Murtagh chevauchant Thorn, son dragon rouge, batailler dans le ciel contre Eragon et Saphira. On s’enfoncera avec angoisse dans les obscures galeries souterraines des nains ; on se laissera séduire par Nar Garzhvog, le formidable Urgal, et par l’énigmatique Lupusänghren, l’elfe au pelage de loup ; on retrouvera avec bonheur Oromis et Glaedr, le dragon d’or ; on constatera avec jubilation que Saphira montre toujours un got certain pour l’hydromel… Et on comprendra enfin pourquoi le roman porte ce titre énigmatique : Brisingr, Feu en ancien langage…
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33,23 €
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Vidal - Az önéletrajz
A hatvanas években az egész világ Londonban kereste a választ arra a kérdésre, mi az igazi stílus. Ha hajvágásról volt szó, az egyetlen hely, ami szóba jöhetett, Vidal Sassoon szalonja volt. Modellek, színésznők, boltoslányok özönlöttek a Bond Streetre a Sassoon védjegyévé vált rövid, szexi, geometrikus, frizurákért. Vidal ollója felszabadította a nőket, és ők nem tudtak betelni vele: tiszta vonalak, mértani szögek, az arccsontokat kiemelő, szabadon libbenő haj. Ő alkotta meg Mary Quant, Grace Coddington, Twiggy, Rita Hayworth, Christine Keeler, Mia Farrow és Jean Shrimpton frizuráját.
Vidal Sassoon olvasmányos visszaemlékezéseiben bemutatja mindazokat, akik egyengették az útját, akik hatással voltak munkásságára és meghatározó szerepet töltöttek be életében, és ezzel a 20. század második felének divatvilágában is.
Feltárja az őt mozgató szenvedélyeit is - ír építészetről, gyönyörű nőkről, Izraelről és az antiszemitizmusról, családi kötelékeiről és a Chelsea-bérletről, melyről sosem mondott le.
Vidal Sassoon regényes önéletrajzában a legfontosabb események mellett bemutatja mindazokat, akik nagy hatást gyakoroltak életére. Édesanyját, Bettyt, aki először vonszolta be egy női fodrászatba, hogy kitörhessen a nyomorból; Cohen "professzort", akitől az alapokat tanulta; "Huncutka urat", akinek magabiztos fellépését köszönhette; azt a hölgyvendégét, aki segített, hogy Sassoon megnyithassa első szalonját; Nancy Kwant, aki megengedte, hogy levágja méterhosszú haját; valamint egy sereg barátot és kollégát, akik életének és hosszú pályafutásának részesei voltak.
Vidal Sassoon 1928-ban született Londonban. Fodrászkarrierjét a II. világháború alatt kezdte segédként. Nevéről ma mindenkinek Sassoon hatvanas években alapított szalonjai és iskolái jutnak eszébe. 2009-ben a királynő a Brit Birodalmi Rend parancsnoki fokozatával tüntette ki.
Vidal Sassoon 2012-ben Los Angelesben hunyt el.
Lacná kniha Vidal - Az önéletrajz
A hatvanas években az egész világ Londonban kereste a választ arra a kérdésre, mi az igazi stílus. Ha hajvágásról volt szó, az egyetlen hely, ami szóba jöhetett, Vidal Sassoon szalonja volt. Modellek, színésznők, boltoslányok özönlöttek a Bond Streetre a Sassoon védjegyévé vált rövid, szexi, geometrikus, frizurákért. Vidal ollója felszabadította a nőket, és ők nem tudtak betelni vele: tiszta vonalak, mértani szögek, az arccsontokat kiemelő, szabadon libbenő haj. Ő alkotta meg Mary Quant, Grace Coddington, Twiggy, Rita Hayworth, Christine Keeler, Mia Farrow és Jean Shrimpton frizuráját.
Vidal Sassoon olvasmányos visszaemlékezéseiben bemutatja mindazokat, akik egyengették az útját, akik hatással voltak munkásságára és meghatározó szerepet töltöttek be életében, és ezzel a 20. század második felének divatvilágában is.
Feltárja az őt mozgató szenvedélyeit is - ír építészetről, gyönyörű nőkről, Izraelről és az antiszemitizmusról, családi kötelékeiről és a Chelsea-bérletről, melyről sosem mondott le.
Vidal Sassoon regényes önéletrajzában a legfontosabb események mellett bemutatja mindazokat, akik nagy hatást gyakoroltak életére. Édesanyját, Bettyt, aki először vonszolta be egy női fodrászatba, hogy kitörhessen a nyomorból; Cohen "professzort", akitől az alapokat tanulta; "Huncutka urat", akinek magabiztos fellépését köszönhette; azt a hölgyvendégét, aki segített, hogy Sassoon megnyithassa első szalonját; Nancy Kwant, aki megengedte, hogy levágja méterhosszú haját; valamint egy sereg barátot és kollégát, akik életének és hosszú pályafutásának részesei voltak.
Vidal Sassoon 1928-ban született Londonban. Fodrászkarrierjét a II. világháború alatt kezdte segédként. Nevéről ma mindenkinek Sassoon hatvanas években alapított szalonjai és iskolái jutnak eszébe. 2009-ben a királynő a Brit Birodalmi Rend parancsnoki fokozatával tüntette ki.
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