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Gareth Stevens: Year 2008
The first name in library publishing, Gareth Steven Publishing is also the first name in nonfiction for grades 3–8. Look to Gareth Stevens for nonfiction series in such core curriculum areas as reading, math, language arts, social studies, & science. From the always popular Today’s Superstars: Entertainment to the new Energy for the Future and Global Warming, Gareth Stevens books cover subjects students want & need to know more about. Gareth Stevens Publishing is a division of the Weekly Reader Publishing Group, which is now part of the Reader’s Digest Association, Inc.
Why Are Elections Important? by Jacqueline Gorman first published by Weekly Readers Books, an Imprints of Gareth Stevens Inc. in 2008.
In the 1700s, the Great Britain ruled America. Americans couldn't elect & choose their own leaders. Americans decided to fight a war for their freedom. They defeated the British army & formed United States. The leaders of the U.S. formed a democracy... This book is a great resource for introducing young readers to U.S. government & the way it works. Series Know Your Government uses easy-to-understand language to explain an importance of laws & elections, the rights & responsibilities shared by Americans, the duties of U.S. leaders.
This title explains why voting is such an important right & answers questions "What leaders do we elect?" & "Who can vote?"...
What Are the Parts of Government? by William David Thomas first published by Gareth Stevens Publishing, A Weekly Reader Company in 2008. Like the team, coach, & references of basketball game, the United States Constitution established a government made up of three parts: the executive branch, the legislative branch, & the judicial branch... This is an exciting & fully illustrated book which introduces students to how U.S. government works...
Crime Scene Investigator by Geoffrey M. Horn first published by Gareth Stevens Publishing in 2008. Guns, cars, motorcycles - a big city police force uses these tools every day. But sometimes it doesn't take weapons or high-speed vehicles to catch criminals... This high-interest title combines easy-to-follow text with action-packed, on-the-job photos to spark students' interest reading & career exploration. Crime scene investigators are on the case. CSI workers are trained to solve crimes based on any trace of evidence they can find... These are professionals who hunt down criminals, & help investigate terror attacks...
High-Speed Thrills: Acceleration and Velocity by Nathan Lepora first published by Gareth Stevens in 2008. The basic design of a roller coaster is simple. Riders sit in cars that roll along fixed tracks. Roller coasters cars don't have motors. They rely on natural forces to propel them as they swoop & swerve along the tracks... The Science Behind Thrill Riders series uses theme park rides to explain key physical science concepts such as the forces that drive roller coasters & affect the way bumper cars move.
Bowling Alley Adjectives by Doris Fisher & D.L. Gibbs first published by Gareth Stevens Publishing in 2008. In this fully illustrated & colorful series the entertaining sports events reinforce language art skills. Memorable sports personalities, exciting play, & amusing broadcast booth banter are sure to score with readers.
News From Milan Fashion Week: Spring 2009
Prada: Miuccia Prada cited her inspiration as a man poised between power & fragility, hanging in the balance between extremes. Her enigmatic comment cast an illuminating light on the collection we’d just seen. The 1st outfits out were a parka & blouson hanging off the models shoulders on straps. Helmut Lang offered the same idea, but where his version suggested fierce refugee pragmatism, Miuccia's made a nice portrait neckline for her new batch of boychiks. At the same time, there was a hint of tension -suspension - in the idea. It was extended in subtle details like the elastic bands that wrapped shoes or encircled waists.
You could parse Prada collections till hell froze over, so loaded with suggestion are they. The button "buried" in a double-breasted jacket? Margiela explored the idea of the phantom garment. But it doesn't make it any less seductive. The elongated polo layered over cotton smock layered over boxer shorts? It evoked emergency-room or sanitarium whites. What better way to convey the subtext of men in crisis? Step back from obsessive fandom & there were irresistible basics, like a Gap - fine knits, perfectly tailored pants, cotton shirts, denims. A gold latex coat & all this: As the mannequin moved, it trembled, poised between power & fragility .
Burberry Prorsum: For Christopher Bailey latest collection, he imagined the late artist/filmmaker Derek Jarman in his garden at Dungeness, a hardscrabble stretch of English seaside perched next to a nuclear reactor. There was a floppy Panama hat like Jarman’s, prints that looked like raindrops or mud splotches, & a dour color palette that ran a gamut of moss, peat, stone, bark, & pewter.
There was an air of melancholy. Bailey understands that there is sensuality in sadness. The droop of his scoop-neck tops managed to bare the clavicle as a new erogenous zone. Christopher insisted that the collection was actually all about outerwear: trenches, coats, jackets which is why he wanted to let the air in to the skin below. That must have been why, there were also shirts in a washed-out broderie anglaise & wool gauze tees . Christopher Bailey called his collection “Crumpled Classics,” which accounted for the vintage flavor of many of the clothes. It’s pieces that have already acquired a life through being worn & loved. But it is sad, much like the richness of nature surviving in the sobering shadow of the Bomb...
From The Atlantic To The Pacific...
Storey Publishing Today
It’s not just the authors who have passion for their subjects. Independent living is a way of life for Storey’s editors & staff. Storey’s president knits & keeps her own chickens. The crafts editor spins yarn with fleece from her own flock of Romney sheep, the horse editor is a committed equestrian. You won’t just find publishing professionals, you’ll find experts who can help you make an eco friendly floor cleaner, create your own organic facial cream, move a pig, or whip up an organic, garden-fresh meal.
Storey’s roots began in the soil, with gardening books that help people grow their own fruits, herbs, vegetables, fruits, herbs, & flowers. Later, they added cookbooks & guides to raising animals, building fences & barns, & discovering other independent living skills. More recently, they’ve added books for sewing enthusiasts, wine makers, backyard lumberjacks, home renovators, knitters, pet owners, home brewers, naturalists, horse lovers, & everyone interested in tending home or body.
From the first days in an old creamery in Charlotte, Vermont, when Martha & John Storey purchased the Garden Way imprint in 1983, Storey has stayed true to the original purpose: to provide dependable, nuts-and-bolts advice to spirited readers seeking to become more self-sufficient.
Today, Storey has sold more than 35 million books & has more than 400 active titles, 70 of which have sold more than 100,000 copies.
Storey publishes classics in the making. The 1st title, The Joy of Gardening, by Dick Raymond, quickly became one of the gardening world’s most practical & popular guides. Still in print today, The Joy of Gardening has sold nearly one million copies. Carrots Love Tomatoes, just as relevant today as it was years ago when it first came out, has sold 637,000 copies. The Classic Zucchini Cookbook, brimming with tasty recipes for the most prolific of vegetables, is another best-loved guide, with nearly half a million copies sold. And with the back-to-the-land movement in full swing, The Have-More Plan is just as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1941. More recently, books like The One-Minute Organizer, The Knitting Answer Book, The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest, & The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible have become reader favorites, each with hundreds of thousands of copies sold.
Storey publishes classics in the making. The first title, The Joy of Gardening, by Dick Raymond, quickly became one of the gardening world’s most practical and popular guides. Still in print today, The Joy of Gardening has sold nearly one million copies. Carrots Love Tomatoes, just as relevant today as it was years ago when it first came out, has sold 637,000 copies. The Classic Zucchini Cookbook, brimming with tasty recipes for the most prolific of vegetables, is another best-loved guide, with nearly half a million copies sold. And with the back-to-the-land movement in full swing, The Have-More Plan is just as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1941. More recently, books like The One-Minute Organizer, The Knitting Answer Book, The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest, and The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible have become reader favorites, each with hundreds of thousands of copies sold.
Stone Primer: Ideas And Techniques For Incorporating Stone In And Around Your Home by Charles McRaven published by Storey in 2007. Stone, along with plants & water, is one of the few original elements of our environment. Stone has always provided the material for building culture & civilization. Stone is timeless. An ancient civilization leaves only its stones.
Charles McRaven proved that massive & stunning stone-work adds character to the home landscape & is entirely within reach of the average homeowner... In this book he teaches how to choose the right stone, start building a basic stone barbecues, or tackle some more complicated projects. This title is a guide to make your dreams come true.
Charles McRaven is a stone-mason & blacksmith, who nationally known for restoring & building stone projects. He is an author of numerous books about stonework.
Cookie Craft: From Baking To Luster Dust, Designs And Techniques For Creative Cookie Occasions by Valerie Peterson & Janice Fryer first published by Storey in 2007.
Who doesn't like a cookie? As colleagues & friends with common interests in baking, Valerie Peterson & Janice Fryer realized that they were looking for the same thing: a cooking decorating book to instruct & inspire. From making delicious sugar cookies they came by their knowledge with many of research & perfected their techniques with their own trial. They were stretching boundaries of what they'd learned.
This title is a fully illustrated guide to the fascinating world of the cookies' baking, colorful decorating, cookie crafting with its tricks & insider's hints.
Valerie Peterson is a writer with over 15 years of experience. Janice Fryer is a Pastry Arts graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City...
Arcturus Publishing
Arcturus Publishing Limited is dedicated to the idea of creating intelligent, well-designed books on popular subjects that sell at attractive prices to audiences throughout the world.
They believe that the mass-market is a discerning market & that it demands quality in content, style & value for money, & that is what we aim to provide. Arcturus' manuals provide in-depth information about art materials & essential techniques in artistic practice. Art books included lavishly illustrated introductions to the work & lives of the great masters, such as Van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci, & others... The aim of the Classics' beautiful editions is to bring the work of famous writers & poets to a new audience. Accompanied by stunning illustrations, long treasured works of prose & poetry'll continue to weave their magic in a contemporary age.
New Edition of Milton's Paradise Lost: Complete and Unabridged printed by Arcturus in 2007. This title published in association with foulsham, W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd in 2005. John Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost, was first published as 10 books in 1667. Then in his life, John was completely blind, living in seclusion. Milton sold the copyright of this poem for just 10 pounds, but at the end of the century, Paradise Lost was being published in editions of every size & shape - 12 book version was published in 1674, the year of Milton's death... Milton was beginning to be recognized as one of the greatest poets of the English language, 2nd to Shakespeare. Today, Milton's reflection on the Christian story of the fall of man continue play important role & hold the imagination. This Edition of Milton's Paradise Lost is illustrated by 50 black-&-white images by Gustave Dore & still claiming admirers. This fascinating book still provides an inspiration for generations...
Through The Eyes Of Van Gogh: Selected Drawings And Paintings By The Great Master by Barrington Barber published in 2005 by Arcturus Publishing in association with foulsham. Vincent Willem van Gogh was born on 30 March 1853 in the Netherlands. One of "the most potent names" Vincent van Gogh takes his place in the line of famous artists such as P. Picasso & Leonardo da Vinci. The characteristic energy of his canvases was reflected in his working life. He dies physically & mentally exhausted in his middle age. Through The Eyes Of Van Gogh: Selected Drawings And Paintings By The Great Master is fully illustrated with Van Gogh work - from the less known sketches to the the sun-drenched pictures of his time in Provence & images from his convalescence in an asylum. This book features the complete life of Van Gogh & his resulting artwork.
New York City Goes Cheap: AAF - June 12-15
The Seventh Annual Affordable Art Fair takes place June 12 through 15, 2008 at The Altman Building & The Metropolitan Pavilion of New York City.
AAF developed to appeal to younger art buyers & emerging collectors who is not ready yet for great masters' art. AAF again features contemporary art from $100 - $10,000. Over 75% of the art priced between $100 -$ 5,000 & the balance for under $10,000.
More than 75 galleries from 12 countries exhibiting original painting, photography,sculpture & prints at the Altman Building & The Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC.
The Fair's mission is to serve every kind of art taste (or no taste) & enthusiast - from the 1st-time & curious visitor to the seasoned art collector.
AAF was launched in London in 1999 & has since expanded its un-expencive (& what about quality?) interests to New York, Sydney, Melbourne, Bristol, Brisbane, Amsterdam, & even Paris... (What Leonardo da Vinci & Van Gogh would say?..)
Gareth Stevens: Year 2008
The first name in library publishing, Gareth Steven Publishing is also the first name in nonfiction for grades 3–8. Look to Gareth Stevens for nonfiction series in such core curriculum areas as reading, math, language arts, social studies, & science. From the always popular Today’s Superstars: Entertainment to the new Energy for the Future and Global Warming, Gareth Stevens books cover subjects students want & need to know more about. Gareth Stevens Publishing is a division of the Weekly Reader Publishing Group, which is now part of the Reader’s Digest Association, Inc.
Why Are Elections Important? by Jacqueline Gorman first published by Weekly Readers Books, an Imprints of Gareth Stevens Inc. in 2008.
In the 1700s, the Great Britain ruled America. Americans couldn't elect & choose their own leaders. Americans decided to fight a war for their freedom. They defeated the British army & formed United States. The leaders of the U.S. formed a democracy... This book is a great resource for introducing young readers to U.S. government & the way it works. Series Know Your Government uses easy-to-understand language to explain an importance of laws & elections, the rights & responsibilities shared by Americans, the duties of U.S. leaders.
This title explains why voting is such an important right & answers questions "What leaders do we elect?" & "Who can vote?"... What Are the Parts of Government? by William David Thomas first published by Gareth Stevens Publishing, A Weekly Reader Company in 2008. Like the team, coach, & references of basketball game, the United States Constitution established a government made up of three parts: the executive branch, the legislative branch, & the judicial branch... This is an exciting & fully illustrated book which introduces students to how U.S. government works...
Crime Scene Investigator by Geoffrey M. Horn first published by Gareth Stevens Publishing in 2008. Guns, cars, motorcycles - a big city police force uses these tools every day. But sometimes it doesn't take weapons or high-speed vehicles to catch criminals... This high-interest title combines easy-to-follow text with action-packed, on-the-job photos to spark students' interest reading & career exploration. Crime scene investigators are on the case. CSI workers are trained to solve crimes based on any trace of evidence they can find... These are professionals who hunt down criminals, & help investigate terror attacks...
High-Speed Thrills: Acceleration and Velocity by Nathan Lepora first published by Gareth Stevens in 2008. The basic design of a roller coaster is simple. Riders sit in cars that roll along fixed tracks. Roller coasters cars don't have motors. They rely on natural forces to propel them as they swoop & swerve along the tracks... The Science Behind Thrill Riders series uses theme park rides to explain key physical science concepts such as the forces that drive roller coasters & affect the way bumper cars move. Bowling Alley Adjectives by Doris Fisher & D.L. Gibbs first published by Gareth Stevens Publishing in 2008. In this fully illustrated & colorful series the entertaining sports events reinforce language art skills. Memorable sports personalities, exciting play, & amusing broadcast booth banter are sure to score with readers. News From Milan Fashion Week: Spring 2009
Prada: Miuccia Prada cited her inspiration as a man poised between power & fragility, hanging in the balance between extremes. Her enigmatic comment cast an illuminating light on the collection we’d just seen. The 1st outfits out were a parka & blouson hanging off the models shoulders on straps. Helmut Lang offered the same idea, but where his version suggested fierce refugee pragmatism, Miuccia's made a nice portrait neckline for her new batch of boychiks. At the same time, there was a hint of tension -suspension - in the idea. It was extended in subtle details like the elastic bands that wrapped shoes or encircled waists.
You could parse Prada collections till hell froze over, so loaded with suggestion are they. The button "buried" in a double-breasted jacket? Margiela explored the idea of the phantom garment. But it doesn't make it any less seductive. The elongated polo layered over cotton smock layered over boxer shorts? It evoked emergency-room or sanitarium whites. What better way to convey the subtext of men in crisis? Step back from obsessive fandom & there were irresistible basics, like a Gap - fine knits, perfectly tailored pants, cotton shirts, denims. A gold latex coat & all this: As the mannequin moved, it trembled, poised between power & fragility .
Burberry Prorsum: For Christopher Bailey latest collection, he imagined the late artist/filmmaker Derek Jarman in his garden at Dungeness, a hardscrabble stretch of English seaside perched next to a nuclear reactor. There was a floppy Panama hat like Jarman’s, prints that looked like raindrops or mud splotches, & a dour color palette that ran a gamut of moss, peat, stone, bark, & pewter.
There was an air of melancholy. Bailey understands that there is sensuality in sadness. The droop of his scoop-neck tops managed to bare the clavicle as a new erogenous zone. Christopher insisted that the collection was actually all about outerwear: trenches, coats, jackets which is why he wanted to let the air in to the skin below. That must have been why, there were also shirts in a washed-out broderie anglaise & wool gauze tees . Christopher Bailey called his collection “Crumpled Classics,” which accounted for the vintage flavor of many of the clothes. It’s pieces that have already acquired a life through being worn & loved. But it is sad, much like the richness of nature surviving in the sobering shadow of the Bomb...
From The Atlantic To The Pacific...
The place to be was inside the air-conditioned confines of New York's Museum of Modern Art, at the dinner honoring philanthropist Donald Marron & director Mike Nichols, guests Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Tina Brown, & Diane von Furstenberg.
Less well ventilated were the after-party attendees They endured stifling temperatures & a brief downpour in the sculpture garden outside. Once the rain stopped & the squeegees were put to good use, they did get to see M.I.A. perform. Claire Bernard, who stayed after dinner to catch the Sri Lankan hip-hop artist's set, said that she had no trouble identifying with the characters in Nichols' movies like The Graduate. Sae said that she might already be Mrs. Robinson. And her godson hooks her up with his friends. He's four.
Alexander Wang had left Manhattan's heat behind for the balmier climes of Los Angeles, where Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon & E. Wasson hosted a trunk show in his honor at the boutique Satine. "It's like a mini-vacation," the designer acknowledged. The injury was sustained while running in the woods with Justin Timberlake during the making of a video for his line Wiliam Rast. Has Timberlake called to check in on her progress? She said: "Hell NO!" But he's busy. Actress Erika Christensen summed up Alexander Wang's appeal: "He is so punk rock..."
Those weren't words you were likely to hear at the Louvre in Paris. There couture-loving Becca Cason Thrash hosted a gala for the U.S. friends of the Louvre. Cason Thrash said that six months is all they had to put this together. You consider the 200-strong guest list - Princess Caroline of Monaco & Hanover, Bianca Jagger, Stefano Pilati; the prizes in the evening's auction - private vacations at the Forbes chateau, the Salzburg manse belonging to gallerist Thaddaeus Ropac, & a private villa in Kuala Lumpur; or the entertainment - Duran Duran, performing "Hungry Like the Wolf" & "A View to a Kill". Not to mention the logistics of pulling this off in the space beneath the the museum's famous glass pyramid. The evening raised a Texas-sized $2.5 million...
Alexander Wang had left Manhattan's heat behind for the balmier climes of Los Angeles, where Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon & E. Wasson hosted a trunk show in his honor at the boutique Satine. "It's like a mini-vacation," the designer acknowledged. The injury was sustained while running in the woods with Justin Timberlake during the making of a video for his line Wiliam Rast. Has Timberlake called to check in on her progress? She said: "Hell NO!" But he's busy. Actress Erika Christensen summed up Alexander Wang's appeal: "He is so punk rock..."
Those weren't words you were likely to hear at the Louvre in Paris. There couture-loving Becca Cason Thrash hosted a gala for the U.S. friends of the Louvre. Cason Thrash said that six months is all they had to put this together. You consider the 200-strong guest list - Princess Caroline of Monaco & Hanover, Bianca Jagger, Stefano Pilati; the prizes in the evening's auction - private vacations at the Forbes chateau, the Salzburg manse belonging to gallerist Thaddaeus Ropac, & a private villa in Kuala Lumpur; or the entertainment - Duran Duran, performing "Hungry Like the Wolf" & "A View to a Kill". Not to mention the logistics of pulling this off in the space beneath the the museum's famous glass pyramid. The evening raised a Texas-sized $2.5 million...
Storey Publishing Today
The mission of Storey Publishing is to serve its customers by publishing practical information that encourages personal independence in harmony with our environment.
Storey’s readers get more than just fresh ideas & encouragement. They also get the benefit of experience, as if they had an acclaimed fiber artist or a master gardener working alongside them. Storey authors break skills down into simple steps, anticipate questions, & help readers solve their challenges. Armed with Storey books, readers can be sure that they’ll succeed, whatever the task.
It’s not just the authors who have passion for their subjects. Independent living is a way of life for Storey’s editors & staff. Storey’s president knits & keeps her own chickens. The crafts editor spins yarn with fleece from her own flock of Romney sheep, the horse editor is a committed equestrian. You won’t just find publishing professionals, you’ll find experts who can help you make an eco friendly floor cleaner, create your own organic facial cream, move a pig, or whip up an organic, garden-fresh meal.Storey’s roots began in the soil, with gardening books that help people grow their own fruits, herbs, vegetables, fruits, herbs, & flowers. Later, they added cookbooks & guides to raising animals, building fences & barns, & discovering other independent living skills. More recently, they’ve added books for sewing enthusiasts, wine makers, backyard lumberjacks, home renovators, knitters, pet owners, home brewers, naturalists, horse lovers, & everyone interested in tending home or body.
From the first days in an old creamery in Charlotte, Vermont, when Martha & John Storey purchased the Garden Way imprint in 1983, Storey has stayed true to the original purpose: to provide dependable, nuts-and-bolts advice to spirited readers seeking to become more self-sufficient.
Today, Storey has sold more than 35 million books & has more than 400 active titles, 70 of which have sold more than 100,000 copies.
Storey publishes classics in the making. The 1st title, The Joy of Gardening, by Dick Raymond, quickly became one of the gardening world’s most practical & popular guides. Still in print today, The Joy of Gardening has sold nearly one million copies. Carrots Love Tomatoes, just as relevant today as it was years ago when it first came out, has sold 637,000 copies. The Classic Zucchini Cookbook, brimming with tasty recipes for the most prolific of vegetables, is another best-loved guide, with nearly half a million copies sold. And with the back-to-the-land movement in full swing, The Have-More Plan is just as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1941. More recently, books like The One-Minute Organizer, The Knitting Answer Book, The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest, & The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible have become reader favorites, each with hundreds of thousands of copies sold.
Storey publishes classics in the making. The first title, The Joy of Gardening, by Dick Raymond, quickly became one of the gardening world’s most practical and popular guides. Still in print today, The Joy of Gardening has sold nearly one million copies. Carrots Love Tomatoes, just as relevant today as it was years ago when it first came out, has sold 637,000 copies. The Classic Zucchini Cookbook, brimming with tasty recipes for the most prolific of vegetables, is another best-loved guide, with nearly half a million copies sold. And with the back-to-the-land movement in full swing, The Have-More Plan is just as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1941. More recently, books like The One-Minute Organizer, The Knitting Answer Book, The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest, and The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible have become reader favorites, each with hundreds of thousands of copies sold.
Stone Primer: Ideas And Techniques For Incorporating Stone In And Around Your Home by Charles McRaven published by Storey in 2007. Stone, along with plants & water, is one of the few original elements of our environment. Stone has always provided the material for building culture & civilization. Stone is timeless. An ancient civilization leaves only its stones. Charles McRaven proved that massive & stunning stone-work adds character to the home landscape & is entirely within reach of the average homeowner... In this book he teaches how to choose the right stone, start building a basic stone barbecues, or tackle some more complicated projects. This title is a guide to make your dreams come true.
Charles McRaven is a stone-mason & blacksmith, who nationally known for restoring & building stone projects. He is an author of numerous books about stonework.
Cookie Craft: From Baking To Luster Dust, Designs And Techniques For Creative Cookie Occasions by Valerie Peterson & Janice Fryer first published by Storey in 2007.
Who doesn't like a cookie? As colleagues & friends with common interests in baking, Valerie Peterson & Janice Fryer realized that they were looking for the same thing: a cooking decorating book to instruct & inspire. From making delicious sugar cookies they came by their knowledge with many of research & perfected their techniques with their own trial. They were stretching boundaries of what they'd learned.
This title is a fully illustrated guide to the fascinating world of the cookies' baking, colorful decorating, cookie crafting with its tricks & insider's hints.
Valerie Peterson is a writer with over 15 years of experience. Janice Fryer is a Pastry Arts graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City...
Arcturus Publishing
Arcturus Publishing Limited is dedicated to the idea of creating intelligent, well-designed books on popular subjects that sell at attractive prices to audiences throughout the world.
They believe that the mass-market is a discerning market & that it demands quality in content, style & value for money, & that is what we aim to provide. Arcturus' manuals provide in-depth information about art materials & essential techniques in artistic practice. Art books included lavishly illustrated introductions to the work & lives of the great masters, such as Van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci, & others... The aim of the Classics' beautiful editions is to bring the work of famous writers & poets to a new audience. Accompanied by stunning illustrations, long treasured works of prose & poetry'll continue to weave their magic in a contemporary age.
New Edition of Milton's Paradise Lost: Complete and Unabridged printed by Arcturus in 2007. This title published in association with foulsham, W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd in 2005. John Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost, was first published as 10 books in 1667. Then in his life, John was completely blind, living in seclusion. Milton sold the copyright of this poem for just 10 pounds, but at the end of the century, Paradise Lost was being published in editions of every size & shape - 12 book version was published in 1674, the year of Milton's death... Milton was beginning to be recognized as one of the greatest poets of the English language, 2nd to Shakespeare. Today, Milton's reflection on the Christian story of the fall of man continue play important role & hold the imagination. This Edition of Milton's Paradise Lost is illustrated by 50 black-&-white images by Gustave Dore & still claiming admirers. This fascinating book still provides an inspiration for generations... Through The Eyes Of Van Gogh: Selected Drawings And Paintings By The Great Master by Barrington Barber published in 2005 by Arcturus Publishing in association with foulsham. Vincent Willem van Gogh was born on 30 March 1853 in the Netherlands. One of "the most potent names" Vincent van Gogh takes his place in the line of famous artists such as P. Picasso & Leonardo da Vinci. The characteristic energy of his canvases was reflected in his working life. He dies physically & mentally exhausted in his middle age. Through The Eyes Of Van Gogh: Selected Drawings And Paintings By The Great Master is fully illustrated with Van Gogh work - from the less known sketches to the the sun-drenched pictures of his time in Provence & images from his convalescence in an asylum. This book features the complete life of Van Gogh & his resulting artwork.New York City Goes Cheap: AAF - June 12-15
The Seventh Annual Affordable Art Fair takes place June 12 through 15, 2008 at The Altman Building & The Metropolitan Pavilion of New York City.AAF developed to appeal to younger art buyers & emerging collectors who is not ready yet for great masters' art. AAF again features contemporary art from $100 - $10,000. Over 75% of the art priced between $100 -$ 5,000 & the balance for under $10,000.
More than 75 galleries from 12 countries exhibiting original painting, photography,sculpture & prints at the Altman Building & The Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC.
The Fair's mission is to serve every kind of art taste (or no taste) & enthusiast - from the 1st-time & curious visitor to the seasoned art collector.
AAF was launched in London in 1999 & has since expanded its un-expencive (& what about quality?) interests to New York, Sydney, Melbourne, Bristol, Brisbane, Amsterdam, & even Paris... (What Leonardo da Vinci & Van Gogh would say?..)
Monacelli Press Today
The Monacelli Press has published more than 250 books since it was established in 1994, books that're distinctive for both content and visual presentation. Warhol By Galella: That's Great! first published in US by Monacelli Press in 2008. This book captured a fascinating world of Andy Warhol & other celebrities. Warhol By Galella: That's Great! contains 200 color & duotone illustrations.
"Warhol recognized that both fame and money represent power, but of the two he was more interested in fame. Anyone can make money, but not everyone can be famous. For fame to endure, you must create a new idea, performance, photograph, or painting that captures the lasting qualities of both imagination and taste..." Ron Galella wrote in this book.
Ron Galella made his name capturing celebrities in unguarded, private moments. Famously banned from approaching Jackie Onassis & punched by Marlon Brando, Ron Galella was a favorite of Andy Warhol. A. Warhol shared Galella's fascination with the great & near great.
"I never knew that he liked me so much more than other photographers," Galella writes.
This book is the unique visual diary of Warhol's life & times, his haunts & entourage.
"Andy identified with Ron's outsider position. Ron Galella was unwanted - the guy who was always being shooed away and threatened. I think Andy grew up feeling like that. He was an outsider in art school and early on in new York. Even when he became the ultimate insider, he still carries that outsider around with him," Glenn O'Brien wrote in the Foreword. O'Brien worked & played with Andy Warhol as editor & art director of Interview in the late 60s. O'Brien is now "The Style Guy" at GQ & regular contributor to Vanity Fair...
Adrien: Silver Screen To Custom Label by Christian Esquevin (foreword by Yehlee) first published by Monacelli Press in 2008. An inspiration for the writing this book came from Joseph Simms & the late Satch La Valley, who kept Adrian's name alive & championed his contribution to fashion. Their enthusiasm & knowledge were spark for Christian Esquevin. The work of Marie Ree Danjou at the RKO wardrobe department was his legacy. Photographs, which Christian included in his book belong to such photographic archives & organizations as FIT, the Huntington Library, Doyle New York, MPTV, Warner Brothers Entertainment, Los Angeles County Museum of Art... In 1942, Adrian opened his own couture & ready-to-wear business, featuring elegant designs. It was designs with asymetrical draping, broad shoulders, slim skirts, dolman sleeves, splashes of color & unique fabrics. It was American design for American women. Adrien: Silver Screen To Custom Label is the 1st book, which presents the full range of the designer's work & its influence on fashion design. This wonderful book contains fully illustrated information about Adrian's studies in Paris, which led to work on Broadway for Irving Berlin; Adrian's tenture at MGM; his successful fashion line.
Christian Esquevin was born in France & raised in L.A. He is collector & historian of costume design art. He also director of the Coronado Public Library.
Eric Fischl 1970-1007 by Arthur C. Danto, Robert Enright, & Steve Martin published by the Monacelli Press in 2008.
This title is the most comprehencive examination of important contemporary artist Eric Fischl, who emerged in 80s. Eric Fischl is one of the America's most important figurative painters; more than 250 works present the full scope of Fischl's career.
The introduction by philosopher & critic Arthur C. Danto, offers perceptive study of artist's work over the course of 4 decades. A famous actor Steve Martin discusses painting "Barbeque," Robert Enright gives his commentary...
Eric Fischl born in NYC in 1948, & was raised in Long Island. Eric studied painting at the California institute for the Arts & graduated with a bachelor degree in 1972. Fischl moved to NYC in 1978 & had his 1st solo exhibit in 1980 at the Edward Thorp gallery. In 1988 a compendium of Fischl's work, edited by P. Schjeldahl, was published by Art in America & Stewart, Tabori & Chang.
The original edition of Eric Fischl: 1970-2007, titled Eric Fischl: 1970-2000, with essays by Arthur C. Danto & Steve Martin & interviews by Robert Enright, was published in 2000. Fischl's work is represented in numerous private, museum, & corporate collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in NY, Museum of Modern Art in Denmark, among others...
La Maison Unique Longchamp
Longchamp is a French brand in America... "La Maison Unique Longchamp," the brand new flagship, opened in May 2006. Located at 132 Spring Street in New York's fashionable SoHo, it is the new mooring for the brand in the USA. From the recent success of their collaboration with such renowned artist as Tracey Emin or their new venture with avant-guard designer Jeremy Scott to the recent collaboration with supermodel Kate Moss in a print campaign shot by Mario Sorrenti, the internationally known luxury accessories house continues to be a family-run, fashion-forward brand.
Established in Paris, France, in 1948 as a maker of fine leather products, the Longchamp brand has been in US since 1993. 
Longchamp opened its 1st USA store on Madison Avenue in 1999 & has subsequently opened stores in San-Francisco, Boston, Coral Gables, Las Vegas & Short Hills.
Longchamp opened its 1st USA store on Madison Avenue in 1999 & has subsequently opened stores in San-Francisco, Boston, Coral Gables, Las Vegas & Short Hills. Longchamp was immediately struck by the sheer volume 
of this 1936 building, ideally located in the heart of SoHo on the corner of Spring & Greene Street & entrusted its architectural design to the creative eye of London designer Thomas Heatherwick. This up & coming persona in architecture and design, whose style embraces sculpture as much as it does architecture, has united technical challenges with unconventional shapes. The boutique's exceptional corner location allows for the perimend capturing a plethora of natural light that spreads throughout the entire space. The volume of the space is brilliantly and innovatively characterized with touches of humour here and there and is perfect harmony with the key brand values of Longchamp: chic, creativity, pleasure, appealingly fresh.
of this 1936 building, ideally located in the heart of SoHo on the corner of Spring & Greene Street & entrusted its architectural design to the creative eye of London designer Thomas Heatherwick. This up & coming persona in architecture and design, whose style embraces sculpture as much as it does architecture, has united technical challenges with unconventional shapes. The boutique's exceptional corner location allows for the perimend capturing a plethora of natural light that spreads throughout the entire space. The volume of the space is brilliantly and innovatively characterized with touches of humour here and there and is perfect harmony with the key brand values of Longchamp: chic, creativity, pleasure, appealingly fresh. The connection to the 2nd floor, made by an installation described as a "landscape", is made of steel ribbon strips which provide a stunning grand entrance to the boutique. This installation of ribbon-like forms which cascade down through the core, dividing and converging, make a topography of walkways, landing and steps that connect the street level to the main store on the 2nd floor. This landscape is comprised of 55 tons of hot-rolled steel...
The Trend POP and Legende bags are Longchamp's new collections which are reinterpreted. These bags, with a nod to the Arty trend, will not remain unnoticed. Geometrical figures, compound fabrics and contrasts or leather… The Folk spirit from the 1960s is back. This season, Longchamp goes bold with natural tone fabrics and touches of bright blue, a soft trend embodied with a hint of fantasy. A combination of pale and flashy colors highlighted by a glossy effect! That’s Pop spirit. The Shining City by Seth Greenland first published by Bloomsbury USA
in 2008.
in 2008. Greenland returns with his trademark razor-sharp wit to take on middle class malaise & skewer American culture in his new novel...
Marcus Ripps is just an average guy who is trying to make enough money to pay his mortgages & keep his wife happy. Desperation sets in when he finds himself out of work. The bills keep piling up, sending him upwards of $80,000 in debt. When his brother dies and leaves him a dry cleaner, Marcus is mystified as to why his estranged sibling would make such a gesture. Soon he discovers that the business is a front for a very lucrative West Hollywood escort service... Seth Greenland moved from NYC to LA, where he lives now. He has sold the film rights to Shining City to Warner Brothers in a million dollar deal.
THE G
UM THIEF - BOXED SET
UM THIEF - BOXED SET By Douglas Coupland first published by Bloomsbury in 2007.
The first and only story of love and looming apocalypse set in the aisles of an office supply superstore. We meet Roger, a 43-year-old divorced father of 2 who embraces failure head on by taking the most mind numbing and soul crushing job the suburb have to offer: “aisles associate” at Staples. We also meet Roger’s co-worker Bethany, in her early twenties and at the end of her Goth phase. She is looking at fifty more years of sorting the red pens from the blue in aisle 6.
One day, Bethany discovers Roger’s notebook in the staff room. When she opens it up, she found out that this old guy she’s never considered as quite
nice is writing mock diary entries pretending to be her:and, spookily, he is getting her right.
These two retail people strike up an super-extraordinary epistolary relationship. Through a complex layering of narratives, The Gum Thief reveals the comedy, loneliness, and strange comforts of our life.
HOW TO TALK ABOUT BOOKS YOU HAVEN'T READ by Pierre Bayard first published by Bloomsbury in 2007.
The New York Times named this book “a survivor’s guide to life in the chattering classes.”
If people are expected to have read all works of literature, & thousands published every year, what're we supposed to do in those funny situations in which we’re forced to talk about books we haven’t read?
This book is witty, a huge hit in France that has drawn huge attention from worldwide critics. A literature professor and psychoanalyst Bayard argues that it’s more important to know a book’s role in a ccollective library than its details. Using examples from Graham Greene, Oscar Wilde, Montaigne, and the movie Groundhog Day, Bayard describes the varieties of “non-reading” & the sticky situations that might confront us. He offers his advice on what to do. His advices are ppractical, funny, thought-provoking.
How to Talk About Books You Haven’t Read is in the end a love letter to books, offering a whole new perspective on how we read and absorb them
He starts his book with Oscar Wilde quotation: "I never read a book I must review; It prejudice you so."
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