《不朽的小提琴家》再现了历史上不朽小提琴家的魅力，简要而有趣地叙述其生活、个性与事业。作者就他们对作曲者、公众品味的影响以及演奏技巧的贡献等各个方面，讲述了这些小提琴家的特殊成就。 作者玛格丽特·坎贝尔参阅了大量的书信和私人文件，并且访问许多著名音乐家，很多人为《不朽的小提琴家》提供了从未发表过的回忆录和珍贵照片。 《不朽的小提琴家》是一本献给音乐会听众、唱片收藏者（有“唱片目录”）、弦乐演奏者和学生等所有爱好小提琴演奏艺术者的书。

With tender affection, Maitena points out the obsessions of today’s women. Hilarious. Her stories remind us of Woody Allen’s little tragedies and comedies and Bridget Jones’s subtle and sarcastic sense of humor.

InWaltDisneyAnimationStudiosupcomingfilm,Frozen,thefearlessoptimistAnnasetsoffonanepicjourney—teamingupwithruggedmountainmanKristoff—tofindhersisterElsa,whoseicypowershavetrappedthekingdomofArendelleineternalwinter.EncounteringEverest-likeconditions,AnnaandKristoffbattletheelementsinaracetosavethekingdom.TheArtofFrozenfeaturesconceptartfromthemakingofthefilm—includingcharacterstudiesandsculpts,color*s,storyboards,andmore—alongsideinterviewswiththefilm'sartistsaboutthemakingofthiscomedy-adventure.

Footwear design has become the new dream career, and this bookis the first guide to show the key skills and tips behind thetrade, for both budding designers and anyone interested in shoes.Since Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik became householdnames, footwear design is now one of the most lucrative strands ofany fashion brand. Aki Choklat explores the footwear designprocess, explaining the differences between the anatomy of the footand the anatomy of a shoe, showing how one constrains the other,before moving onto the research and design development processesand the art of creating a complete collection. The all-importantpresentation is then discussed, including illustrative techniques,before the book ends with advice for those wishing to pursue acareer in footwear design. Illustrated throughout withinspirational sketchbooks detailing the design process andspecially commissioned images of cutting-edge shoe design, the bookalso contains case studies featuring an array of international shoedesigners.

One of Victorian Englands most charismatic characters, DanteGabriel Rossetti painted and wrote with equal passion. He wassimilarly passionate in his personal life: his etherealartist-wife, his earthy blond mistress, and the ravishing JaneMorris are al

Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear, first published in1975, provides a straightforward introductory book for studentsbeginning courses in flat pattern cutting. This fifth editioncontinues to offer an introduction to the principles of patterncutting, with a range of good basic blocks and examples of theirapplication to garments. New for this edition is the inclusion ofcolour to help students recognize the different sections of thebook and to enhance the garment illustrations. Colour illustrationsalso offer a new dimension to the updated material oncomputer-aided design and the CAD chapter now provides studentswith a clear guide to the technology.The size charts have beenrevised to reflect the changes in body sizing, the co-ordinationwith European size charts and to the way that clothes are nowmarketed to different sectors. The great expansion of casual wearhas led to the growth of 'flat cutting' with no darting, and thesection devoted to this type of cutting has been further expanded.This best-sell

对于提琴制作的业内人士来说，本书可以说是书。 读了本书，才会知道斯特拉蒂瓦里这个人以及他的琴是怎么回事。 《小提琴巨匠斯特拉蒂瓦里：他的生平和作品（1644-1737）》对所有知名的斯特拉蒂瓦里琴，它的出处，流传，以及它的特点都有描述。一些重要的琴都有尺寸。书后有索引，可以找到你要查的琴。 对于拉琴的人来说，你应当了解你拉的琴是怎么回事。小提琴绝非只是一件乐器那么简单。它有深刻的文化内涵，有许多讲究，有许多故事。《小提琴巨匠斯特拉蒂瓦里：他的生平和作品（1644-1737）》就是最好的入门。 对音乐爱好者来说，看《小提琴巨匠斯特拉蒂瓦里：他的生平和作品（1644-1737）》可以知道许多关于琴的知识。小提琴是一种艺术品，她诞生于文艺复兴时期，成为乐器之王，为什么她会迷倒那么多人，为什么一把斯特拉蒂瓦

In this compulsively readable, fascinating, and provocativeguide to classical music, Norman Lebrecht, one of the world's mostwidely read cultural commentators tells the story of the rise ofthe classical recording industry from Caruso's first notes to theheyday of Bernstein, Glenn Gould, Callas, and von Karajan. Lebrechtcompellingly demonstrates that classical recording has reached itsend point-but this is not simply an expos? of decline and fall. Itis, for the first time, the full story of a minor art form,analyzing the cultural revolution wrought by Schnabel, Toscanini,Callas, Rattle, the Three Tenors, and Charlotte Church. It is thestory of how stars were made and broken by the record business; howa war criminal conspired with a concentration-camp victim to createa record empire; and how advancing technology, boardroom wars,public credulity and unscrupulous exploitation shaped the musicalbackdrop to our modern lives. The book ends with a suitable shrineto classical recording: the author's critical selectio

The fashion industry has always celebrated innovative design,and young, talented fashion designers can make a huge impact asthey explore new ideas and push boundaries. This book showcases thediverse and unique work of the best 100 new creatives in fashiondesign from around the world. As well as pinpointing the best newtalent worldwide, this visually stunning survey provides acomprehensive showcase of cutting-edge imagery, including originaldesign work, drawings and photography. The ultimate reference guideto the world's movers and shakers in fashion today, this is a bookall fashionistas will want to own.

In this book, students will learn various methods of designing fashion, how to create and use inspirations, how fabric and colour strengthen a designers viewpoint, how to create dynamic fabric stories that form well-merchandized groups, and how to refine their own vision as a fashion designer. By mastering key principles, students will develop and refine their creativity and increase their understanding of what makes a successful design. In these pages, assignments challenge the reader to go from conceptual understanding of these principles to their practical application. Interviews with fashion industry leaders give the reader inside information on what makes a successful fashion designer today. The final chapter provides full preparation for the professional world, including putting together a portfolio, writing a CV and interview technique.

A comprehensive, illustrated tribute to the life and works ofthe most influential female Impressionist painter. Berthe Morisotwon over the Impressionists with her talent and became the firstwoman of the period alongside Monet, Degas, Renoir, Pissarro, andSisley. Morisot's paintings demonstrate how far ahead of her timeshe was when she created them, pioneering a new style of painting.However, she was underestimated for more than a century--mostprobably because she was a woman. This book, a comprehensivemonograph showcasing the life and works of this influential artist,focusies on the important stages of her career, including her firstparticipation in the Salon de Paris at the age of twenty-three in1864. Moreover, the book assesses the significance of the timecertain paintings were created, taking into consideration what washappening in the artist's life during that period. For example, in1874 Berthe married Eugène, Manet's brother, and gave birth totheir daughter, Julie Manet, who became the subject of

Cartier epitomizes creativity and individuality in jewelrydesign. The 175 objects featured in this book exemplify Cartier’sinimitable talent and represent milestones in twentieth-centurydesign. These archetypes of excellence are important benchmarks inthe history of world jewelry, and their relevance continues intothe twenty-first century. The jeweled objects in this book arereproduced at actual size, and are accompanied by illustrations anddetailed de*ions from Cartier’s vast archives in London, NewYork, and Paris. Six essays cover a broad range of topics fromCartier’s colorful history, including the influence of the BalletsRusses on Cartier’s forward-looking designs of 1910, the jeweler’sextraordinary technical and design prowess, and the importantclients and collectors who wore Cartier’s most exquisite creations.This book features ingenious pieces that reveal how Cartier—bysetting new aesthetic, ornamental, technical, and stylistictrends—is a pioneer in the field of jewelry design. T

The most personal account of the life and work of legendary designer Coco Chanel ever told. Coco Chanel’s life and work have been recounted often in print and film-everything except the details of her most private self: her fondness for symbolism and poetry, the men she loved, her family, and in particular her nephew Andre Palasse, whom she raised like a son. His daughter Gabrielle Palasse-Labrunie—goddaughter to both Chanel and the Duke of Westminster and Chanel’s only direct descendant—enjoyed a close-knit relationship with the designer for more than forty years. In this biography, she opens her doors and shares personal memories of her great-aunt. ...

A showcase for the world's most eye-catching window displays,this book offers inspiration and guidance to visual merchandisersand retailers, helping them to create windows that not only lookgood but also help to increase sales. Seven chapters cover keytopics for the visual merchandiser, each with a gallery ofphotographs demonstrating how and why each window is successful. Amust for anyone involved in bricks and mortar retail.

In the hands of an expert ceramist, the once-simple cup can become an extraordinary work of art--as these 500 magnificent examples so beautifully prove. The exciting pieces come from an international array of artists, each with a unique perspective. The stylishly varied collection has a little bit of everything: the cups range from handbuilt to wheel-thrown, practical to sculptural, round to square. Benjamin Schulman's "Stacked Teacup Set" takes a strictly functional approach, while Heather O'Brien's "Dessert Cups on Stand" focuses on aesthetic form rather than usefulness. Annette Gates' "Espresso Shot Cups with Rubies" has a surface design of simple abstract lines and dots of glaze and jewels. Some are whimsical, others starkly conceptual. Every one is a treat for the eye.

Jean Despres (1889-1980) was an Art Deco designer who capturedthe streamlined, modern aesthetic of the age of the machine andtransformed it into objects of great beauty. As a young man,Despres became acquainted with avant-garde artists in Paris,including Modigliani, de Chirico, and Braque, and, after theoutbreak of war in 1914, he worked on the industrial design ofairplanes. He later transferred this experience and inspiration tohis family's jewelry business, where he became known for hisinnovative geometric patterns. He also created a wide range oftableware and decorative objects in gold, silver, and pewter, whosebold, industrial looks were uncompromisingly modern, yet alwaysgraceful and refined. Many drawings and designs are reproduced herefor the first time, and original photographs are complemented by anumber of new photographs taken especially for the book. Despreshas always been the jeweler of choice for informed collectors andinsiders: Josephine Baker was an early admirer, and Andy Warhol'spersonal co

The moral of this book is that behind every great engineeringsuccess is a trail of often ignored (but frequently spectacular)engineering failures. Petroski covers many of the best knownexamples of well-intentioned but ultimately failed design in action-- the galloping Tacoma Narrows Bridge (which you've probably seentossing cars willy-nilly in the famous black-and-white footage),the collapse of the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel walkways -- andmany lesser known but equally informative examples. The line ofreasoning Petroski develops in this book were later formalized intohis quasi-Darwinian model of technological evolution in TheEvolution of Useful Things , but this book is arguably the moreilluminating -- and defintely the more enjoyable -- of these twotitles. Highly recommended.

Now in paperback, the fascinating, quirky, highly acclaimedbook about that indispensable object, the pencil. Petroski tracesits origins back to ancient Greece and Rome, writes factually andcharmingly about its development, and shows what the pencil canteach us about engineering and technology today.

The fashion industry has always celebrated innovative design,and young, talented fashion designers can make a huge impact asthey explore new ideas and push boundaries. This book showcases thediverse and unique work of the best 100 new creatives in fashiondesign from around the world. These designers are characterized bytheir single-minded interpretation of clothing and their ambitionto present alternative solutions in dressing for their customers.The book focuses on designers still in the first decade of theircareer, either working alone on their own label or brand or teamedup into small companies, showcasing collections. As well aspinpointing the best new talent worldwide, this visually stunningsurvey provides a comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge imagery,including original design work, drawings and photography. Theultimate reference guide to the world's movers and shakers infashion today, this is a book all fashionistas will want toown.