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Made in Ibiza is both a visual treatand a fitting celebration of a dynamic creative scene that contributes so muchto the vitality of this unique Mediterranean island. It may be a top tourist destination, but - as this captivating new bookshows - there is far more to Ibiza than nightclubs and beaches. The island hasbeen at the center of Mediterranean life since the arrival of the Phoeniciansalmost 3000 years ago. Over the centuries, other great...

The new compact hardcover edition of the first book devoted to the work of one of today's most celebrated garden designers. Arne Maynard is known for his award-winning gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show, and for his elegant and sympathetic gardens for private houses worldwide including in the USA.Central to his work is his ability to draw out the essence of a place - a talent that lends his gardens a particular sense of harmony and belonging. ...

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Japandi is the newest and hottest trend in interiors: a harmonious combination of functionality, comfort, and the minimalist look that characterizes Scandinavian design, with the purest elegance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

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Some of the finest architectural structures in India are to be found below ground: these are its ancient stepwells. Stepwells are unique to India, the earliest rudimentary wells date from about the 4th century CE, and eventually they were built throughout the country, particularly in the arid western regions. Stepwell construction evolved so that, by the 11th century, they were amazingly complex feats of architecture and engineering, not only ...

Asmara, the capital of the small East African country of Eritrea, has one of the highest concentrations of Modernist architecture anywhere in the world. This building-by-building survey chronicles the colonial past and survival of a city that has evocatively been described as "the Miami of Africa".

As Buckfast Abbey prepares to celebrate its millennium in 2018, this new book chronicles the remarkable history of this famous English abbey. Essays by a dozen distinguished historians explore Buckfast's Saxon origins, its medieval architecture, the rebuilding, its silver, metalwork and art.

A superbly entertaining A - Z of London, with delightful illustrations by artist Christopher Brown. A London Alphabet includes reminiscences of a London childhood by the artist, and also insights into the creation of his charming linocuts. An irresistible gift book for all lovers of one of the greatest cities in the world.

An entertaining album of over 50 folk rituals performed across England, from Cornwall to Northumberland, throughout the year. More than 100 colour photos with illuminating captions trace the history and significance of each ritual, and offer a celebration of English eccentricity that will appeal to anyone interested in folklore, tradition and national heritage.

A major new study of the garden in art, including works by such artists as Botticelli, Hiroshige, Monet, Van Gogh and many others, with extended captions providing detailed interpretations of each work, as well as insights into the artists' sources of inspiration and principal themes. A delightful and beautifully illustrated book.

A reformatted hardback edition of this bestselling title, featuring many of the most exhilarating cars ever made. Includes biographies of all the key designers, a full technical glossary and details of where the cars may be seen worldwide. A lavishly illustrated book that will appeal to classic car enthusiasts.

The official story of the New Routemaster, the true successor to the iconic Routemaster, from its very public genesis in 2008 to its first scheduled journey in 2012. Features more than 200 illustrations, from initial design sketches and mock-ups to behind-the-scenes manufacturing and testing photographs.

Presents the most significant civil-engineering project in Britain in more than a century. Profusely illustrated with stunning photography, including archival images and dramatic construction shots, 'Work' covers all aspects of the project, from design and planning to construction and opening by Her Majesty The Queen.

The complete history of Whitehall Palace, the official seat of the English monarchy for almost 160 years, and part of Merrell's highly popular series of official illustrated histories of the royal palaces of London.

This is the first book on the work of one of today's most celebrated and sought-after garden designers. Arne Maynard is known for his award-winning gardens at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show (2000, 2012) and for his beautiful and sympathetic gardens for private houses across the world. Central to his work as a designer is his ability to identify and draw out the essence of a place, something that gives his gardens a parti...

ART / History / Modern (late 19th Century to 1945)

Windows in Art is a unique new survey of an intriguing but overlooked subject in art across the centuries. Featuring 90 works by such eminent artists as Caravaggio, Dali, Hammershoi, Hockney, Hopper, Matisse, Titian and Vermeer, the lively and informative text illuminates the role of the window in painting as both object and metaphor.

New Arcadians profiles the most dynamic and innovative new architectural practices in Britain today, showcasing a wide variety of recent projects, big and small, public and private, both in the UK and abroad.It includes over 250 illustrations, including plans, sketches and images by leading architectural photographers.

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