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Bruce Weber. My Education
Reflections on a Big Life in Photography
A Deep Dive into Bruce Weber’s Photographic Journey
My Education provides a revealing look into the life, work and creative journey of one of our era’s preeminent image-makers, Bruce Weber. Featuring over 500 photographs, including a collection of his most iconic images as well as previously unpublished and lesser-known photographs, the volume provides a profound exploration of his oeuvre.
Rather than following a simple chronological order, it is organized thematically, reflecting how key ideas like family, creativity, physicality, humanism, sexuality, and expression have fueled Weber’s lifelong curiosity. This approach offers an unparalleled view of his photographic evolution.
The book showcases the fashion photography and portraiture Weber is renowned for, unforgettable images for major fashion magazines, including Vogue, GQ, W Magazine, and Vanity Fair. It also highlights rare editorial selections and previously unseen reportage photographs. Beyond the realm of fashion, Weber has immortalized some of the most influential cultural and political figures of our time. From Anselm Kiefer to Kim Kardashian, Louise Bourgeois to Leonardo DiCaprio—Weber’s unique ability to capture the essence of each subject, whether in intimate portraits or dynamic editorial shots, has made him one of the most revered image-makers of his generation.
This volume is more than just a visual journey—it’s a personal tribute to the spirit of collaboration, mutual inspiration, and the pursuit of creative expression. Punctuated by a collection of personal narratives and texts by Charles Bukowski, Rupert Brooke, John Steinbeck and many others, this volume celebrates the teachers, friends, collaborators and influences that shaped Bruce Weber’s singularly impactful approach to photography and filmmaking. In deeply personal anecdotes about close collaborators like Grace Coddington, Dennis Freedman or Stella Tennant, Weber reminisces about bonds that go deeper than mere professional collaboration.
Ochrana spotrebiteľa na finančnom trhu
Učebnica Ochrana spotrebiteľa na finančnom trhu je v slovenskom prostredí prvou právne zameranou učebnicou, prinášajúcou ucelený pohľad na vzťahy vznikajúce medzi spotrebiteľom a obchodníkom na finančnom trhu, a to kombináciou súkromnoprávnych a verejnoprávnych aspektov regulácie. V úvodných kapitolách autori rozkrývajú potrebu osobitnej ochrany spotrebiteľov v prostredí finančného trhu, právomoci Národnej banky Slovenska, jej regulačné, dohliadacie a sankčné nástroje. Osobitná pozornosť je venovaná prehľadu procesných možností spotrebiteľa domáhať sa svojich práv voči obchodníkom – dohliadaným subjektom, a taktiež poskytovaniu finančných služieb na diaľku, nekalým obchodným praktikám a neprijateľným zmluvným podmienkam na finančnom trhu. Ťažisko učebnice spočíva v detailnej analýze postavenia finančného spotrebiteľa v jednotlivých sektoroch finančného trhu: bankovníctvo, platobné služby, spotrebiteľské úvery a úvery na bývanie, poistenie, dôchodkové sporenie, investovanie, finančné sprostredkovanie, devízový sektor a garančné systémy. Vzhľadom na hĺbku spracovania problematiky, produktovo orientovanú systematiku a praktické súvislosti, je učebnica určená nielen študentom právnických a ekonomických fakúlt, ale aj právnickým profesiám a ďalším osobám z aplikačnej praxe usilujúcim sa o ochranu práv finančných spotrebiteľov a fungovanie finančného trhu, počnúc osobami prichádzajúcimi do kontaktu so spotrebiteľmi v rámci poskytovania finančných služieb, cez spotrebiteľské združenia, až po osoby venujúce sa finančnému vzdelávaniu, prípadne aj samotných spotrebiteľov majúcich záujem odborne prehĺbiť vlastnú finančnú gramotnosť v oblasti legislatívy.
Hokusai. Shunga
Beneath the Kimono
The master’s complete erotica, gathered in one arresting volume
If you think you know Hokusai (1760–1849), think again. Long before The Great Wave, the great master turned his hand (and eye) to something altogether more intimate. From maidservants and wives to courtesans, lovers, and curious onlookers – and, yes, an infamous pair of frisky octopuses – Hokusai’s shunga (literally “spring pictures”) are bold, joyful, and often laugh-out-loud funny.
This comprehensive portfolio brings together eight complete books and print sets from 1786–1823, with many of their accompanying narratives penned by the artist himself. Blending the visual with the verbal, the pages brim with exaggerated anatomy, impish voyeurism, tender exchanges, and a surprisingly egalitarian attitude to enjoyment for both sexes.
In contrast to the prudery of 18th-century Europe, Edo-period (1603–1868) Japan accepted sexuality as a natural part of life. With shunga officially banned but tolerated in practice, many reputable artists navigated government censorship to embrace the genre with gusto, albeit under pseudonyms. These works were made to entertain, to arouse, and even used for good luck – samurai carried them as talismans when going into battle. Technical innovations in printing during Hokusai’s lifetime allowed for rich colours and exquisitely rendered textiles, but the content remained delightfully human: full of risky rendezvous, stolen moments, and scenes of marital (or extra-marital) bliss.
Realized with new photography of these rare works, and complemented by an in-depth introduction and explanatory essays, this retrospective offers gorgeous glimpses into a lesser-known but wildly imaginative thread in Hokusai’s over 70-year career: proof, perhaps, that great masters have their guilty pleasures too.
The Package Design Book 8
Standout Packaging Winners
A collection of winners from the 2023 and 2024 Pentawards packaging design competition
Packaging is no longer just for containing goods—it’s a statement, a revolution, a glimpse of the future. The Package Design Book 8 captures this evolution, with the most boundary-pushing designs from the 2023 and 2024 Pentawards competition. Meet the heroes who are propelling form and function to unprecedented levels, with new ideas, purpose, and materials.
This book explores the rise in “Design with Impact”, underscoring a growing shift, wherein packaging doesn’t just sell products, it sparks change. We see it in Bosai’s earthquake kit and Raras’ ‘imperfect’ bottles that raise awareness of rare diseases. From One Good Thing’s edible packaging to Dell’s 100% recyclable laptop box, discover how sustainability is becoming a driving force, with ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ front of mind.
Whether through inclusive design, waste reduction, or storytelling that improves the user’s experience, the achievements in this collection show that packaging can inspire, connect, and leave a lasting legacy.
Witness an industry at a turning point, championing designs that don’t just function, but resonate.
Nagy világítóbogár
A Nagy Világítóbogár egy különös, titokzatos szereplője a Bogyó és Babóca sorozatnak. Ritkán szerepel, de olyankor fontos teendője van: ő gyújt fényt a szentjánosbogarak lámpásában. Még a különleges liliomokban is fényt tud gyújtani a varázslatos botjával! Jól ismeri az égi jelenségeket, bolygókat, üstökösöket. Szeret olvasni, a lapozóban a Nagy Világítóbogár gazdag könyvgyűjteményébe is beleláthatunk.
Fanni, a fátyolka - Fanni, a fátyolka
Fanni, a fátyolka új szereplő a Bogyó és Babóca sorozatban. Földig érő szőke haját mindig máshogyan hordja, nézzük végig a sok különböző frizurát! A lapozóból azt is megtudhatjuk, milyen finomságokat készít Fanni az örökké termő málnából.
Varázslatos világ
Hajtsd ki a különféle tapintású fülecskéket, és less be mögéjük. Vajon ki rejtőzik ott?
A briliáns bél
Ma már egyre többen vannak tisztában azzal, hogy a bélrendszer nemcsak a táplálékok felvételére szolgál, hanem nagy hatással van az érzelmeinkre is. Nem véletlenül hívják újabban második agynak. Dr. Emily Leeming könyvéből kiderülnek ennek a "második agynak" a titkai, és megtudhatjuk azt is, hogy a bélbaktériumok miként javíthatják a hangulatunkat, segíthetnek a kognitív képességeink fejlesztésében, valamint az agyműködés serkentésében is.
Bél-agy forradalom
A mikrobiom működését kutató dietetikus, dr. Emily Leeming a legújabb tudományos kutatások alapján mutatja be az elfogyasztott ételek és a hangulatunk közötti összefüggéseket.
Ép bélben ép lélek
Ismerjük meg, hogy az elfogyasztott ételek és a táplálkozási szokásaink miként javíthatják a memóriát, s hogyan segíthetnek az összpontosításban.
Felejtsük el a diétákat!
Intsünk búcsút az evéssel kapcsolatos stressznek! Többé nem kell elhagynunk tápláléktípusokat, nem kell éheznünk, és azon sem kell aggódnunk, mit szabad ennünk, és mit nem.
Egyszerű tippek, amelyek működnek
Dr. Emily Leeming a legújabb komplex tudományos eredmények alapján kidolgozott tíz olyan, a gyakorlatban is hasznosítható tanácsot, amelyeknek a segítségével javíthatjuk a testi, a lelki és a szellemi egészségünket is.
A tenger mélyén
Hajtsd ki a különféle tapintású fülecskéket, és less be mögéjük. Vajon ki rejtőzik ott?
Taylor Swift könyves világa
Az ősi mítoszoktól, tündérmeséktől kezdve Shakespeare művein át egészen a modern irodalom meghatározó alkotásaiig, Taylor Swift dalai tele vannak irodalmi áthallásokkal. A Taylor Swift könyves világa feltárja a dalszövegek mögötti gazdag irodalmi hagyományt, és megmutatja a popsztár álarca alatt rejtőző zseniális szövegírót. Swiftie-k számára kötelező, Swift-szkeptikusoknak erősen ajánlott olvasmány.
The Man I Loved Before
Some people go their whole lives without finding the one, but Jenny and Joe always knew they were meant to be. Until they weren't. A freak accident is all it takes to tear them apart.
But Jenny has a secret. Joe never left. He's spent the past five months visiting her whenever she's alone, seemingly just as real - if a little less solid - as ever.
Desperate to spend every waking minute with him, Jenny increasingly isolates herself from her friends and family. But everything starts to change when she meets Luca, the guy now living in her and Joe's old flat.
It's certainly not love at first sight - in fact, they can't stand to be in the same room as each other - but as circumstances throw them together time and time again, Jenny is forced to rejoin the world, and it's not long before she finds herself having fun - something she hasn't been able to do for a very long time.
And then the realisation hits: the more time she spends with Luca, the less Joe appears.
Jenny knows she has a choice to make.
But how will she ever let go of the man she loved before?
Dear Oliver
Published to celebrate the life of Oliver Sacks, 10 years after his death 'A must-read for all the people who loved Oliver Sacks's books. The ending made me cry' Temple Grandin"Dear Dr. Sacks . . . You asked me if I could imagine what the world would look like when viewed with two eyes.
I told you that I thought I could . . .
But, I was wrong."When Susan Barry first wrote to Oliver Sacks, she never expected a response, let alone the friendship that blossomed over ten years of letters. Sue, herself a neuroscientist, wrote to share an extraordinary development in her own medical history. Born with problems with her vision, Sue had been told she would never acquire the ability to see in 3D - and yet she did, a development at odds with decades of research.
Within days, Oliver replied, "Your letter fills me with amazement and admiration."Sharing an interest in visual perception and a deep love of science, Sue and Oliver began exchanging letters, delving deeper into the mysteries of sight and marvelling at the adaptive capacity of the human body. But in a painful twist of fate, as Sue's vision improved, Oliver's declined, and his characteristic typed letters shifted to handwritten. Sue later recognised this as an early sign of the cancer that ultimately ended his extraordinary life.
A funny and intimate glimpse of the great Oliver Sacks, Dear Oliver is also a love letter to scientific inquiry, and a testimony to the power of friendship at any time in life.
Flags
Journey across the continents and discover the history, culture and identity found within the fabric of flags!
Every country in the world has a national flag - one country even has two - and there's so much to be learned from these vibrant symbols about the people and places they represent. Discover the druk of Bhutan - its fierce thunder dragon - or how the stunning Southern Cross unites the nations of the Pacific. Learn how each UK country is represented by the Union Flag and how a banner falling from the heavens inspired Denmark to make the world's oldest flag.
Divided into sections covering each continent and featuring theme spreads discussing common similarities of flags around the world, this book celebrates each nation's uniqueness and how our identities are closer than we might think! Unfurl each flag and explore the hopes, dreams and ambitions of our world's great nations.
The Book of Colour Concepts. 45th Ed.
The human history of color
The earliest forms of human creativity – in carvings, markings, and cave paintings – bear witness to humanity’s engagement with color. Almost as old as these examples is the desire to assign structure, order, and meaning to this universal yet elusive concept, and it is this fascination that unites the works compiled in this expansive edition.
Gathering over 40 rare books and manuscripts from a wealth of institutions, including the most distinguished color collections worldwide, The Book of Colour Concepts takes the reader on a chromatic odyssey across four centuries and over 350 images of luscious wheels and globes, painstakingly collated charts, and meticulous diagrams, many of them newly photographed exclusively for this edition.
Seminal works of color theory, such as Isaac Newton’s Opticks and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s hugely significant Zur Farbenlehre, are shown alongside rare and unfamiliar contributions, including the theosophical color systems of Charles Webster Leadbeater and Annie Besant, the comprehensive color ‘dictionary’ of Aloys John Maerz and Morris Rea Paul, and the patchwork combinations of the Japanese costume designer and artist Sanzo Wada.
This volume also brings many intriguing and often overlooked works by women into the spotlight, including the radically inventive color “blots” of the English flower painter Mary Gartside.
The color systems that make up this edition are contextualized by an introductory essay from Alexandra Loske, while authoritative texts on the works reproduced set out each concept in further detail. Illuminating the history of color in all its shapes and forms, The Book of Colour Concepts offers a chromatic chronology unparalleled in scope.
The Specimens
Up the close and down the stair, meet the women of Burke and Hare
Edinburgh, 1828. Two women - one rich, one poor - must navigate life against a frenzied backdrop of medical discovery, mob mayhem, and murder.
Susan's sheltered life as the wife of Robert Knox, a wealthy anatomist, is a far cry from Helen's perilous existence in the Old Town slums with her lover William Burke.
Yet as people begin disappearing, these two different women face the same impossible choice. Should they protect what they have or tell the truth about what they know?
Discover the notorious serial killings of Burke and Hare, told for the first time through the eyes of women whose
stories reveal the depths of the human heart.
Miznúce poklady. Príbehy výnimočných ohrozených zvierat
Katherine Rundellová v knihe Miznúce poklady vytvára
neobyčajný most medzi vedou a poéziou, faktmi a zázrakmi,
historickými príbehmi a súčasnou environmentálnou krízou. Každá kapitola je venovaná inému živému tvorovi – od najmenších po najväčšie, od najrýchlejších až po najpomalšie.
Dozviete sa o dážďovníkoch, ktorí dokážu spať za letu,
o žralokoch grónskych, starších než Shakespeare, o žirafách
s krkmi týčiacimi sa do závratných výšok, o tuleňoch spievajúcich v ľudskej reči aj o slonoch smútiacich nad kosťami svojich blízkych. Autorka spája vedecké poznatky s literárnymi odkazmi – od antických mýtov po súčasné výskumy
– a vytvára tak jedinečnú mozaiku poznania.
Rundellová má vzácny dar tlmočiť zložité biologické procesy do jazyka, ktorý je presný aj poetický. Keď opisuje, ako polárne medvede dokážu znížiť svoj srdcový tep na osem úderov za minútu, alebo ako slony komunikujú pomocou infrazvuku naprieč kontinentmi, vtiahne vás do úžasu nad neuveriteľnou schopnosťou života prispôsobiť sa a prekvitať.
Každé zviera je zároveň oknom do ľudskej kultúry. Vlci,
ktorých poznáme hlavne ako zloduchov z rozprávok, sa tu
ukazujú ako zložité spoločenské bytosti. Zajace odhaľujú
fascinujúcu históriu symbolov plodnosti a mágie. Havajské
vrany, ktoré v miestnom folklóre sprevádzajú duše do
posmrtného života, sú dnes na pokraji vyhynutia.
Kniha však nie je len oslavou prírody. Je to aj naliehavé
varovanie. Každý zo spomínaných zvieracích hrdinov je
ohrozený ľudským konaním. Autorka ukazuje, ako naše
správanie formuje osud ostatných druhov.
Kniha Miznúce poklady vás naučí vidieť svet inými očami. Autorka nám pripomína, že „svet nikdy netrpí na nedostatok divov, ale na nedostatok údivu“. Kniha je návodom, ako znovu začať žasnúť nad tým, čo ešte môžeme zachrániť.
Pre milovníkov prírody, literatúry a všetkých, ktorí chcú
pochopiť naše miesto vo svete, ktorý nepatrí iba nám.
Červená čiapočka musí zomrieť
Pred inšpektorkou Lylou Rondelovou stojí jej životný prípad. Séria záhadných vrážd, ktoré spája odkaz na klasické rozprávky bratov Grimmovcov. Vrah, ktorému prischne meno Rozparovač Grimm, sa nehodlá zastaviť pred ničím a jediná, kto mu stojí v ceste, je Lyla. Krvavá stopa vraha totiž siaha hlboko do jej vlastnej minulosti, ktorá hrozí, že Lylu celkom pohltí. Keď však odhalí pravdu, nič už nebude také ako predtým. Lylin svet sa triešti okolo nej a jediné, čoho sa môže zachytiť, je jej odhodlanie dočítať príbeh do konca.
Divoríša 2: Mesto za morom
V krajine, kde vládne voda, siaha zrada hlboko – a cesta Daisy Thistledownovej sa ešte len začína…
Daisy a jej priatelia sa zúfalo snažia pripojiť k výprave, ktorá pátra po Daisinej mame a ostatných nezvestných botanikoch, a tak opúšťajú bezpečie čarovného Slezového hája. Počas nebezpečnej plavby po šírom mori ich však prenasledujú nemilosrdní Kostlivci. Ak chcú nepriateľov poraziť, budú potrebovať pomoc. Ich najväčšou nádejou je nájsť legendárne tajomné mesto, ktoré sa skrýva za morom a je stratené v čase.
Čakajú ich nové objavy a pod vlnami sa prebúdza zvláštna rastlinná mágia. Daisy bude musieť preukázať nesmiernu odvahu a odhodlanie – a zároveň dôverovať nečakanému novému priateľovi –, ak chce zachrániť Divoríšu pred strašným osudom.
Epické dobrodružstvo Daisy Thistledownovej pokračuje vo fascinujúcej ďalšej časti New York Times bestselleru Divoríša, ktorú vychválila aj A. F. Steadman (autorka série Skandar): „Ak neveríte v mágiu, po prečítaní Divoríše začnete.“
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