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At these luxury accommodations, no detail is left to chance. Decor, furnishings and artworks are of the finest caliber. Covering options worldwide, this guide profiles unique hotels that spoil guests with a wide range of top-notch amenities. Wherever you may choose to lay your pampered head, this guide details the ultimate lodgings with impeccable standards. This second volume is updated to reflect new additions and changes to old favorites. Of course, the service is always the last word in thou ghtful consideration. What's more, comfort is a certainty. Whether traveling for business or for pleasure, you can rest assured that these lodgings will meet your every need.

Few cities spark the imagination like New York. Its name stands for excitement. Famed for both its hectic pace and for being a melting pot of cultures and ideas, this is perhaps the world's ultimate metropolis. As a native, Chris Bliss understands th e city on many levels. From the New Museum of Contemporary Art to such distinctive sights as the Chrysler Building and the majesty of Central Park in all seasons, each of the city's characteristic moods are captured in the pages of this unique book. Everything that makes New York so distinctly New York is here for you to savour.

Following his stunning photo-safari in Africa and an unprecedented helicopter voyage from Europe to Africa in Eyes over Africa, the award-winning photographer has ventured to the polar regions. Poliza shows polar bears as they frolicked among purple fireweed against the majestic Arctic backdrop, varied and multicoloured icebergs, as well as a number of rare and endangered species. Poliza once again captures the most vulnerable treasures - still ensconced in our planet's few pristine landscapes.

German-born photographer Erwin Blumenfeld began his career in the Dadaist circles of Berlin and Paris in the 1930s. Later, he garnered success as a famed fashion photographer for such US magazines as "Vogue" and "Harper's Bazaar" and as a pioneer of modern advertising in his commercials for cosmetics. Blumenfeld had a disdain for mainstream conformity and without compromise, his images were infused with an experimental energy. With daring in-camera optical effects and a precise control of lighting and processing, he was a technical genius - never leaving any detail to chance. Working mainly in colour, his innovative style continues to shape contemporary photography.

What happens next? This irksome little question is key to story-telling. Whether ancient bards or trendy filmmakers, narrators have to keep us guessing. Yet, we often forget that life itself is a chain of unpredictable instants - each with its unique character. Even when seconds apart, experiences can be distinctly different. You never know what's around the corner; until it hits you in the face! Change often does come all at once. Who better to grapple with this constant conundrum than Elliott Erwitt? Over a notable career, he's established himself as master of the unembellished moment. As you'd expect from Erwitt, these sequences are often comic - sometimes heart-rending - and always compelling.

This spellbinding scrapbook is one artist’s tribute to androgynous waifs and tomboy dreamers. A fashion photographer for clients like Dazed & Confused and Alexander McQueen Toyin Ibidapo records her subjects over time in her own home. Each subject is a friend; model and artist collaborate in the creative process. The results are intimate and real. We watch these naïve protagonists explore who they are—and who they might become. Although each picture is carefully composed, the mood is uncontrived. The results: delicate portraits with a sincerity often missing from images of the young and beautiful. Coltish and charming, these mesmerizing photographs capture the raw vulnerability of adolescence

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A master of eroticism's dark potential, Helmut Newton's work redefined fashion photography-and perhaps even modern sexuality. Provocative and never afraid to challenge convention, Newton's influence has been monumental in its scope and impact. This c ollection reflects a close collaboration between Newton and the stern magazine team. These landmark photographs showcase key elements of the master's work. Spanning 27 years, these varied photographs reflect Newton's diverse talent and adventurous sp irit. Surprisingly, some of these images were forgotten-until now.

Often called Europe's hippest metropolis, London is a magnet for creative types. With an array of cultural offerings, exceptional buildings and a lifestyle that's both sophisticated and edgy, this city has it all. Whether it's the perfect boutique, a trendy gallery or a chic spot to sip and nibble, this accessible guide to the hotspots will make sure you know where to see and be seen.

Robert Mapplethorpe's influence as an artist has grown steadily since his untimely death in 1989. Recently, over a period of seven years, seven extraordinary contemporary artists--David Hockney, Vik Muniz, Catherine Opie, Sterling Ruby, Cindy Sherman , Hedi Slimane, and Robert Wilson--each in turn reviewed Mapplethorpe's entire body of work to select those that personally resonated. The result was the groundbreaking series of exhibitions documented in this book, which also features intensive inte rviews conducted by Richard Flood, noted curator of the New Museum of Contemporary Art (New York). This beautiful and compelling presentation offers bold new insights into Mapplethorpe's genius and his lasting impact on contemporary art.

Robert Mapplethorpe's influence as an artist has grown steadily since his untimely death in 1989. Recently, over a period of seven years, seven extraordinary contemporary artists--David Hockney, Vik Muniz, Catherine Opie, Sterling Ruby, Cindy Sherman , Hedi Slimane, and Robert Wilson--each in turn reviewed Mapplethorpe's entire body of work to select those that personally resonated. The result was the groundbreaking series of exhibitions documented in this book, which also features intensive inte rviews conducted by Richard Flood, noted curator of the New Museum of Contemporary Art (New York). This beautiful and compelling presentation offers bold new insights into Mapplethorpe's genius and his lasting impact on contemporary art.

Whether a reward for hard work, a reckless indulgence, or even an investment, these luxury toys are for the select few. This new volume of teNeues' successful Luxury Toys series showcases astounding examples of beauty, luxury and exclusivity. A dazzl ing array of pricey and exclusive rarities is sure to evoke admiration--sometimes even envy. Readers will be inspired, intrigued and even bemused by these unparalleled indulgences. Whether megayachts, record-setting artworks, or a trip to outer space , these exceptional treats showcase humanity's restless quest for the unique--and the unattainable!

Few occasions have the power to thrill us like a royal wedding. This spring, the world watched as Prince William and Kate Middleton exchanged their vows. Both as public events and personal milestones, these ceremonies are storybook endings--and bright beginnings. Whether she carries the charisma of Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria or the allure of Lady Di, each bride is a living fairytale. And on the 29th of April, 2011, Princess Catherine joined the tradition of royal beauties. Of course, we mustn't overlook the royal grooms--every prince from Felipe to Rainier is a legendary knight in arms. Royal weddings provide the opportunity for nations to celebrate their age-old customs. These grand events embody a young couple's love, and a country's faith in its own future.

Building on the success of Cool Events at Home, Stephanie von Pfuel shares her secrets to make any home a sanctuary. With her usual flair, she demonstrates the beauty of everyday objects. She shows us how ordinary items can take on new roles. With he r skill and imagination, candlesticks gain new life as vases. By combining functionality with a twist of fantasy, we access a world of grace and beauty. The stunning photographs inspire and inform at the same time. Best of all, every project is quick and easy to complete. Through von Pfuel's example the readers begin to trust their own instincts-learning to create living spaces that reflect their own personalities and personal history.

Building on the success of Cool Events at Home, Stephanie von Pfuel shares her secrets to make any home a sanctuary. With her usual flair, she demonstrates the beauty of everyday objects. She shows us how ordinary items can take on new roles. With he r skill and imagination, candlesticks gain new life as vases. By combining functionality with a twist of fantasy, we access a world of grace and beauty. The stunning photographs inspire and inform at the same time. Best of all, every project is quick and easy to complete. Through von Pfuel's example the readers begin to trust their own instincts-learning to create living spaces that reflect their own personalities and personal history.

An accessible smaller-sized paperback edition of this bestselling publication. A must-have for all lovers of the 50s. Featuring icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Pablo Picasso and Brigitte Bardotand their splendid automobiles. A nifty gift for all fans of a glamorous decade. A reprieve from post-war austerity, the 1950s epitomized a time of glamour with its film icons and automobiles, which are admired and emulated to this day. Nothing said, "You've made it," quite like getting glammed up and goin g for a spin in your brand new automobile. The shapes and shades of cars were bright and exaggerated. Car design showed a fervent embrace of the future and a willingness to experiment with something new. Riviera Cocktail photographer Edward Quinn cap tured all the stars and idols from the worlds of film, music, and the arts, as well as their admirers. Picasso and his Hispano-Suiza, Brigitte Bardot in her Lancia, and many more are featured with their motor toys. With a keen eye and playful exubera nce, his images define fifties style.