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Bien entendu, lorsque Grégoire aperçoit son corps recouvert d'une carapace et constate que des pattes lui ont poussé dans la nuit, il croit à un mauvais rêve et ne s'inquiète pas outre mesure. Pourtant, la métamorphose est bien réelle. Elle est également évolutive. Étonnamment, Grégoire semble accepter cette mutation avec la résignation qui a toujours caractérisé cet employé modèle qui ne vit que pour assurer une existence décente à sa famille. Il lui arrive même, au début, d'éprouver de petites joies, comme celle de trouver la technique adéquate pour se retourner. Analyse de la dimension perverse de la culpabilité, thème que Kafka explorera plus avant dans Le Procès, La Métamorphose saisit avec brio les frayeurs humaines et des rapports de force nécessaires à l'affirmation de soi. Tirant sa force de la montée en puissance progressive de l'angoisse, ce récit du sacrifice de l'innocence sur l'autel de la médiocrité, à mi-chemin entre la fable psychanalytique et le conte surnaturel, a créé un nouveau type d'écriture : le fantastique kafkaïen. --Sana Tang-Léopold Wauters

Over 200 culinary techniques are demystified in this fully-illustrated and comprehensive guide to French gastronomy. Essentials of French Cooking offers the step-by-step kitchen techniques that are the secret to success. The book opens with a guide to the fundamentals of cooking: knife techniques (chopping, slicing, paring), cooking methods (braising, grilling, frying, steaming, poaching, roasting), sauces and stuffings, eggs, and dough. Each method is explained in text and photographs; 24 are further clarified on the 90-minute DVD that accompanies the book. Organized into courses, 125 classic recipesquiche Lorraine, onion soup, tarte Tatinare simplified for the home chef and provide ample inspiration for mealtime. Each recipe is graded with a three-star rating so that the home chef can gauge its complexityand gradually expand their cooking abilities through experience. Eight recipes from Frances Michelin three-star chefs and culinary artisans offer the ultimate challenge. Cross references throughout to techniques, DVD footage, glossary terms, and complementary recipes make navigation easy. The volume is completed with practical resources: visual dictionaries of basic kitchen equipment; cuts of meat; types of herbs, grains, spices, pasta, dried beans; a glossary; conversion tables; and indexes of the recipes, main ingredients, and culinary techniques. With an introduction by the legendary French chef Paul Bocuse, this impressive volume is an essential guide for novice and established cooks alike.

Fashion guru Catherine Schwaab packs the history of style, fashion, and its key designers into a practical and engaging guide. In Talk About Fashion, Catherine Schwaab uses her lengthy experience as a fashion journalist to break the subject down into lively and concise sections. The book offers a chronology of the major trends of the twentieth century, introduces thirty designers and their signature pieces that define fashion today, explores our high-low culture of drawing inspiration from haute couture and translating it into pieces at affordable prices, and outlines the timeless ten commandments of fashion. She identifies the brands with staying power and the role fashion plays in Hollywood. In conquering the common myth that I dont have anything to wear, Schwaab shows how to reinvent and recycle the best of fashion every day. Both mens and womens fashion are featured throughout. An appendix of practical information completes this guide, with a glossary, a visual dictionary of different tailoring cuts, and the basic essentials for every closet.

A densely illustrated and comprehensive introduction to an art form that is enjoying a boon in popularity due to its links with pop culture, fashion, and music. This engaging and unpretentious introduction to contemporary dance explores the discipline in all its facets, from opera to hiphop and from circus skills to fashion. A chronology of the key dates in the history of dance, from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present, provides context on how the art form has evolved over time. The book is completed by profiles of contemporary dances thirty most influential exponents and choreographers from Merce Cunningham to William Forsythe, Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker to Akram Khan, and Trisha Brown to Pina Bausch. An explanatory chronology and a glossary of key vocabulary complete this essential resource; the only book of its kind on the market.

A full-color book full of model ships, driftwood, anchors, buoys, lighthouses and more showcases French designs with nautical themes. By the author of French Country Style at Home.

De conception traditionnelle, cette collection a le mérite d'aborder l'œuvre intégrale sous des angles diversifiés. Outre le résumé détaillé des différentes parties et les commentaires composés qui le complètent, chaque ouvrage propose une synthèse littéraire assez riche : il y est question de l'auteur, des personnages, de la genèse et de l'architecture de l'œuvre mais aussi de ses particularités stylistiques, des réseaux d'intertextualité et des interprétations possibles. Par ailleurs, les documents situés en annexe offrent à l'élève la possibilité de se repérer rapidement dans l'œuvre : le lexique, l'index thématique et les citations retenues lui permettent de traiter aisément les sujets de dissertation et d'entretien oral. C'est donc une première approche qui a pour but de familiariser le lecteur avec l'œuvre en question. Elle lui en donne une vision synthétique et lui suggère des pistes de lecture pour l'analyse. À l'inverse, la bibliographie finale invite à enrichir ses connaissances au moyen d'études plus approfondies. --Claire Mazurel

The pursuit of excellence is reflected in Audemars Piguet's most prestigious models, painstakingly crafted by artisans for over 130 years. Audemars Piguet's expertise, creativity, and state-of-the-art technology are behind the company's luxurious and innovative watches. At the turn of the twentieth century, the factory employed more than seventy craftsmen, whose mastery and excellent grasp of the changing times enabled the development of traditional pieces and the production of revolutionary wat ches, both of the highest quality. These include the slimline jeweled watches for women in the art deco era, chronographs in the forties, the first perpetual calendar watch in 1957, the famous Royal Oak--the first high-end sports watch--in 1972, and the ultramodern Millenary MC12 in 2008. The mechanisms, the meticulous processes by which they are developed, and their technical and stylistic inventions reveal the history of a company that combines audacity, ingenuity, and luxury.

Some looks come and go, but this collection of 472 imagesastutely edited by a seasoned fashion expert and grouped into a dozen themes with staying powerwill inspire your personal style. True style transcends fashion. With her sharp eye and clever pen , long-time fashion editor and style maven Elizabeth Walker navigates fashion devotees through the recurring themes that define the essence of style. Handpicked from decades of archives, these iconic looks from famous stars and anonymous fashionistas include Diana Rosss striped jumpsuit, Marilyn Monroes simple sheath dress, Louis Armstrongs argyle socks, Kate Mosss bondage dress, Raquel Welchs itsy-bitsy bikini, Jackie Os embroidered peasant blouse, Lauren Huttons menswear suit, and Farrah Fauce tts chainmail tank dress, as well as leopard print sunglasses, platform clogs, and a natty fedora. Clever juxtapositions of the images attest to the durability of these signature looks. A portrait of an Indian army commander clad in tartan from 1865 is paired with painter Fujita in plaidboth men could have appeared on the catwalk of a Comme des Garons show in Paris last week. Rocker Keith Richards and a chic model from the 50s sport animal-print details with dramatically different effects. This source book is all about proportion and contrasts, creative innovations, and rarely glimpsed photographs. From bold floral patterns to ethnic accents; from menswear and swimwear to one-piece ensembles; with metallics and beading, lace and feathers, this book offers endless inspiration from the style setters throughout history who have shirked the slavish dictates of runway trends in favor of a bespoke style drawing on classic themes.

The first book in this two-volume boxed set details the history and traditions of the cigar, from tobacco harvesting to the significance of the cigar ring and how to detect a counterfeit cigar, followed by a practical buyer's guide listing shops, clu bs, websites, and useful addresses. The second book takes the reader on a tasting tour of one hundred individual cigars, exploring the sensual elements that make a truly superb cigar. Each cigar is presented in a concise table, graded on a scale of t en based on criteria such as flavor, aroma, and combustion quality, and accompanied by a lifesize photograph of the featured cigar.

Celebrity model Ines de La Fressange shares the well-kept secrets of how Parisian women maintain effortless glamour and timeless allure. Ines de La Fressange Frances icon of chic shares her personal tips for living with style and charm, gleaned from decades in the fashion industry. She offers specific pointers on how to dress like a Parisian, including how to mix affordable basics with high-fashion touches, and how to accessorize. Her step-by-step dos and donts are accompanied by fashion photogr aphy, and this book is personalized with her charming drawings. Ines also shares how to bring Parisian chic into your home, and how to insert your signature style into any space even the office. The ultra chic red volume is flexi-bound with a wrapper band and features off set aquarelle paper. Complete with her favorite addresses for finding the ultimate fashion and decorating items, this is a musthave for any woman who wants to add a touch of Paris to her own style.

This comprehensive, illustrated reference offers the essential building blocks and recipes for working with chocolate in the home kitchen. This cooking school in book form opens with 100 step-by-step techniques: chocolate basics (tempering, ganaches, pralines), candy fillings, decorations, doughs, creams and mousses, ice cream and sorbet, sauces, and baker's secrets. Each method is explained in text and photographs; fourteen are further clarified on the ninety-minute DVD. Organized into nine sec tions, 100 recipes are simplified for the home cook: classics (Sachertorte, pro-fiteroles, molten chocolate cake), tarts (chocolate-pear, nut-caramel), snacks (macaroons, waffles, brownies, choco-ginger churros), frozen desserts, special occasions (d ark chocolate fondue, hazelnut-praline Yule log), and candy (truffles, lollipops, coconut bars). Each recipe is graded with a three-star rating so the home chef can gauge its complexity. Cross references to techniques, DVD footage, glossary terms, an d complementary recipes make navigation easy. The volume includes practical resources: visual dictionaries of kitchen equipment and common ingredients; tips for conserving chocolate; a guide to dark, milk, and white chocolate and the importance of co coa content; and a detailed index.

Des Esseintes : Le héros fin de siècle par excellence ! Cynique, misogyne et romantique à l'extrême. Aristocrate oisif, isolé, il se livre à une méditation sur l'existence, l'art, la religion, les femmes... Il fouille l'expérience de l'ennui jusqu'à l'écoeurement. Son acuité intellectuelle de même que le raffinement de ses sens lui font mépriser le vulgaire tout en éprouvant l'inévitable souffrance d'une sensibilité trop aiguisée. Le personnage de Des Esseintes dérange, indubitablement. Comme son auteur, J.-K. Huysmans, esthète dilettant, romancier inclassable, critique d'art redouté et merveilleux pamphlétaire. A rebours (1884) est certainement le roman de la trilogie (A vau-l'eau, 1882 , En rade, 1887) le plus caractéristique de son style : nerveux, précis, d'une rare sophistication. Sans tomber dans l'écueil d'une préciosité pédante, Huysmans révèle l'esprit décadent, sa nausée, son désespoir mais aussi son sens de la provocation et de l'autodérision. --Claire Mazurel

While modern design often neglects cultural and artistic heritage in favor of minimalism, Siraudeau demonstrates that it isn't necessary to forgo tradition to create a fashionable home. With his eye for idiosyncratic details, Siraudeau has an exceptional flair for finding homes characterized with vintage style, where antique objects invoke nostalgia and time-tested quality. French writer and musician Boris Vian declared, "Any object can be an objet d'art once put in a frame," and that innovative spirit shines through in the one hundred properties featured here. From 1960s mannequins to antique books to a salvaged Parisian streetlamp, any kind of paraphernalia can define and enrich the personality of a home by giving it a history. Styles and periods don't need to match because French design is about integrating the unexpected alongside unconventional details to make a modern home unique. The reader is guided through some of the most remarkable locations in France, each abounding with features that characterize the unique French flair for home decorating. From delightful rural guesthouses, exquisite townhomes, and charming seaside retreats to the best of France's antique shops, Siraudeau reveals how an extraordinarily diverse range of ambiences can be achieved by integrating the simplest of decorative touches. His ideas and advice are astute to contemporary comforts and the practicalities of modern living, and his exquisite photos, flooded with the soft light of a French summer, make this an invaluable volume for admirers of French style.

A collection of Doisneau's photos, with commentary by Vasak.

From photography's role in society, such as photojournalism and fashion photography, to more traditional and purely artistic shots, this book explores all aspects of contemporary photography--photographers' obsessions, unusual formats, differing methods, and the vast range of genres depicted. This densely illustrated title makes it easy for the novice photography enthusiast to recognize different styles and place them in clear historical context, assimilate the essential technical vocabulary, and identify thirty key artists and their works. From the still life to Japanese eroticism, portraits to cityscapes, the diverse schools and forms of photography around the world are put into focus, and chronologies of technical innovations and major dates enable readers to understand how and why our relationship with the photograph has developed since the 1960s.

The French bistro provides an irresistible dining experience, combining fresh, traditional dishes with a friendly atmosphere. With its checkered tablecloths, chalkboard menus brandishing the plats du jour, emblematic wooden chairs, and an endless supply of crusty baguettes, the gastronomic bistro has firmly established itself as a culinary institution. Bertrand Auboyneau, the owner of Bistrot Paul Bert in Paris, offers a seasonal selection of sixty hearty recipes. Starters include rustic country pate with cognac and wild mushroom confit or scallops cooked in their shells with a piquant twist. An extensive selection of main courses ranges from shoulder of lamb en cocotte to duck breast with cherries and roasted new potatoes. After a dazzling cheese platter, if you still have room for dessert, you can indulge in an assortment of delicious classics, such as Paul Bert's signature Paris-Brest, praline cream in a crisp choux pastry ring, or ile flottante, an island of poached meringue floating in Tahitian vanilla creme anglaise. To accompany the recipes, revered food critic Francois Simon outlines the ten commandments that rule a true bistro, such as the importance of an inspirational owner and a highly experienced chef as well as impeccable waiters and the art of creating an authentic decor, dense with the wafting smells of good food and wine. Photographs feature both recipes and the lively spirit of a dozen Parisian bistros.