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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.

Recognized as The Bible of Interior Design by "The Times", the "Andrew Martin Interior Design Review" is a compendium of the world's greatest designers and their best work to date. Featuring almost a hundred designers from every corner of the globe, the volume offers a unique guide to the styles and trends of international design found in super yachts, hotels, restaurants, and an array of remarkable homes from five continents. Included are more than a thousand images illustrating an extraordinar y diversity of projects from the casual restraint of Scandinavia and the accomplished elegance of East Coast America to the glamour of 21st-century China and the earthy traditions of Africa.

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.

With "The Golden Age of Formula 1", legendary photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch created a homage to a special time in racing. That successful title not only showcased great sports images, it defined the essence of an era and also set a very high standard for Schlegelmilch's new book, "Formula 1: The Roaring 70s". The colour photography has an intriguing and exciting feel, leading the readers back to an ambiance far removed from today's glossy standards. Those halcyon days really did have a special charm all their own. This volume presents all the stars of the decade: Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, Niki Lauda, and Mario Andretti. Even the uninitiated will become true fans.

"The most thrilling show on earth," is how Bernie Ecclestone describes Formula 1, which constantly brings forth new heroes who put a face to this dynamic sport. The spectrum ranges from the charismatic maturity of a Juan Manuel Fangio to the impetuous youthfulness of a Sebastian Vettel. Drawing on his experience of over five decades, Rainer Schlegelmilch portrays all 32 world champions since 1950. He recalls glorious triumphs like those of serial winner Michael Schumacher, as well as the tragic accidents of drivers like Jim Clark and Ayrton Senna. Over a span of more than sixty years you are right there amidst theaction--in the pit lane or even in the cockpit of a car. All this makes Formula 1 World Champions a very special journey through time.

This impressive volume showcases the finest golf resorts around the globe. All these hotels enjoy a unity of style that ties together interiors and exteriors. All corners of the earth and every type of setting are represented. This outstanding collection shows fine architecture and interiors set amidst lush, manicured greens and fairways. The book features golf resorts from Scotland where the game was invented, as well as from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Northern Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Each resort is remarkable in its own right and will certainly please the avid golfer. But with their top-notch standards and settings, they are a delight for the non-golfer as well.

A wide variety of different projects, styles and aesthetics make up this diverse collection that epitomizes living in London. This book gives you a fascinating insight into the exclusive world of London luxury apartments.

This new edition takes us across Europe, exploring the finest hotels the continent has to offer. From Paris to London, Rome to Majorca, these accommodations have exceptional standards and personalized charm. Their styles are wide ranging--everything from classic elegance to cutting-edge design. Of course, let's not forget the attentive service and exquisite dining options. What ever you desire, you can be certain these lodgings will offer every indulgence you can think of. Whether downtown or on the beach, there's an extensive range of locations. With this compre - hensive reference, you'll have no excuse for not seeing Europe in the best of style.

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.

Known for his original vision, Hedi Slimane brings a simple, spare grace to the worlds of photography and fashion. Alternating melancholy and hope, Slimane's images are composed with great precision. The classical lighting and compositions are paired with dark, intriguing narratives. Influenced by many genres, Slimane's vision is fresh and tinged by a romantic sensibility. As with his work as creative director at Dior Homme, his masterly photographs are superbly crafted and sublime. Slimane finds inspiration in the diverse realms of pop culture, nature, history--and the human form. This varied collection is sure to inspire. His subjects include Pete Doherty, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga--to mention a few.

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.

Robert Capa was a Hungarian combat photographer and photojournalist who covered five different wars: the Spanish Civil War, the Second Sino-Japanese War, World War II across Europe, the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and the First Indochina War. He documented the course of World War II in London, North Africa, Italy, the Battle of Normandy on Omaha Beach and the liberation of Paris. His action photographs, such as those taken during the 1944 Normandy invasion, portray the violence of war with unique impact. In 1947, Capa co-founded Magnum Photos with, among others, the French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. The organization was the first cooperative agency for worldwide freelance photographers.

From the idealism of Moore's Utopia to the ease of Gauguin's Tahiti, islands fuel the imagination. Indeed, who hasn't day-dreamed of an unique slice of paradise? Editor Farhad Vladi presents the many types of private islands in this compelling volume, featuring everything from Canadian lake isles to Pacific atolls. Within its chapters you will discover a world of islands with castles as well as properties owned by celebrities like Johnny Depp and Richard Branson. However, islands are not just for the wealthy; for smaller budgets the prices start at $30,000! Lovers of nature and adventure seekers will be intrigued by the independence remote islands offer, while more sociable types will appreciate the many beautiful resort isles. If you can dream it, it's out there for you.

The leading Belgian fashion and glamour photographer Frank De Mulder is a celebrated personality within the international photo scene. He has worked for large advertising campaigns and well-known magazines, including "Playboy", "FHM", "GQ", "Maxim", "Elle" and "Che". De Mulder's most intriguing work, however, are the intimate impressions of female emotions and beauty. These photographs take us far beyond the cliches and show us his interpretation of the world in the same way as a painting or drawing. The images are never provocative, but they tend to balance on the edge of what is forbidden. That balance is what makes the photographs so powerful and interesting. De Mulder shows us the delicate sensual world of women-from fragile and emotional to flamboyant and erotic - always at the highest level of beauty.

This is a fascinating insight into the life and works of Eve Arnold, with many personal accounts and a vivid history of her work shown through her photography. Eve Arnold is an American photojournalist. She joined Magnum Photos agency in 1951, and became a full member in 1957. Her interest in becoming a photographer began in 1946, when she worked for a photo-finishing plant in New York City. She briefly learned photographic skills in 1948 from Harper's Bazaar art director Alexei Brodovitch. She may be best known for her images of actress Marilyn Monroe on the set of Monroe's last (1961) film, "The Misfits", but she took many photos of Monroe from 1951 onwards. Arnold photographed Queen Elizabeth II, Malcolm X, and Joan Crawford, and also traveled around the world, photographing in China, Russia, South Africa and Afghanistan. Arnold left the United States in the early 1960s moving to England, which eventually became her adopted home. In England, while working for the UK "Sunday Times", she began to seriously use colour as a medium for photography. In her adopted homeland, she was later appointed a member of the Advisory Committee of the National Media Museum formerly the Museum of Photography, Film & Television in Bradford in 1997.