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100 Contemporary Concrete Buildings by Philip Jodidio
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Category: Architecture | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
Concrete Heights The most exciting projects behind the contemporary concrete trend Concrete? That characterless stuff of parking lots or Communist tower blocks, right? Well, yes. And no. Concrete is actually a name applied to a remarkably wide range of building substances, and, when properly handled, is ...Show more
1000 Tattoos by Burkhard Riemschneider (Editor)
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Category: No Category | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
Wearable art: An exploration of tattoos past and present Whether you're thinking of getting a tattoo or just want to see to what lengths others have gone in decorating their bodies, this is the book to check out. This edition of 1000 Tattoos explores the history of the art worldwide via designs and phot ...Show more
A Garden Eden: Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration by H. Walter Lack
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Category: Gardening | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
Heaven on earth: Botanical masterworks from the National Library of ViennaIn pursuit of both knowledge and delight, the craft of botanical illustration has always required not only meticulous draftsmanship but also a rigorous scientific understanding. This fresh TASCHEN edition celebrates the botanical ...Show more
Albertus Seba's Cabinet of Natural Curiosities by Albertus Seba; Irmgard Müsch
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Category: No Category | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
Spectacular specimens: Albertus Seba's unrivaled catalog of animals, insects and plants The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time. Though scientists of his era often collected ...Show more
Cabins by Philip Jodidio
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Category: Architecture | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
Yearning for rustic simplicity Open the door to Cabins, agorgeous showcase of minimal, low impact, peaceful abodesaround the world. From contemplative bliss in an Englishcoastal studio to eco home huts in the Western Ghats ofIndia, each of these minimal homes exude innovative, ecofriendly,mindful living ...Show more
David Bowie: The Man Who Fell to Earth by Paul Duncan (Editor)
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Category: Film | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
Loving the AlienBehind the scenes of Nic Roeg's 1976 sci-fi masterpiece starring David BowieFirst advertised as a "mind-stretching experience," Nicolas Roeg's 1976 The Man Who Fell to Earth stunned the cinema world. A tour-de-force of science fiction as art form, the movie brought not only hallucinatory ...Show more
Green Architecture by Philip Jodidio
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Category: Architecture | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
Where the grass really is greener: Eco-friendly building in the world today The most exciting new buildings in the world are now almost all environmentally aware, sustainable, and conceived to consume far less energy than ever before. That architecture is one of the major sources of greenhouse gases in ...Show more
Karl Blossfeldt The Complete Published Work by Hans Christian Adam
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Category: Art & Photography | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
A fascination for flora: Timeless photos in which plants become sculptures German photography pioneer Karl Blossfeldt (1865-1932) photographed plants so beautifully, and with such originality, that his work transcends the medium itself. Over more than 30 years, he took thousands of photographs, revealin ...Show more
Leonardo Da Vinci : The Complete Paintings by Frank Zöllner; Johannes Nathan
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Category: No Category | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
Da Vinci in detail The paintings of the Renaissance genius One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) remains a quintessential Renaissance genius. The perfect companion to the Leonardo Graphic Work edition, this book is a compact catalogue raisonne of all of ...Show more
Living in Bali by Anita Lococo; Angelika Taschen (Editor)
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Category: Travel Pictorial | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
In a WorldWithout WallsBalinese homes in harmony with natureLiving in BaliCarved wood, secluded courtyards, and frangipani blossoms:soak up the Eastern elegance of these heavenlyIndonesian interiors. Opening onto gorgeous green landscapes,majestic mountains, or beautiful coastlines, theseBalinese homes ...Show more
Living in Japan by Angelika Taschen (Editor); Reto Guntli
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Category: Interior Design | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
So rich and unique is traditional Japanese architecture that it's hard to improve upon. Yet contemporary Japanese designers and architects keep finding new ways to refurbish and take inspiration from the ways of old. Whether it's a pristinely preserved traditional house or a cutting edge apartment, the ...Show more
Living in Mexico by Barbara Barbara; Rene Stoeltie
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Category: Travel Pictorial | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.
Poem of Colors The most remarkable abodes from Costa Careyes to the Yucat n Peninsula South of the border, rich colors and woven textiles form a unique design aesthetic, crafted by the union of local Aztec and Mayan cultures and Spanish influences. Bold pigments and vivid patterns come together in simpl ...Show more