RICHARD HOLZER

France is the world’s style destination, and photographer Sébastien Siraudeau has scoured the hexagon to uncover eighty of its most charming boutique guesthouses, each rich in the design details that epitomize French style. Thirty of these locations are featured in individual chapters with photographs highlighting their particular flair–from a trompe-l’oeil wall mural, to a damask upholstered chaise lounge, or a simple row of ocean-polished stones. Those seeking inspiration for their own home interiors will find this book rich in ideas for a wide variety of styles—elegant crystal chandeliers may take center stage in one room, but a simple wooden bench, worn smooth with centuries of use, can be just as captivating in another.

Czy wiesz, że piec piekarski ma już ponad 5000 lat? Czy pamiętasz niezapomniany zapach i smak chleba z dzieciństwa? Dzięki tej książce poznasz nie tylko budowę, ale także historię, tradycje i metody wypieku chleba w najbardziej naturalny sposób. Piece służą także do wypieku wszelkiego rodzaju ciast, deserów, warzyw, zapiekanek, pizzy, a nawet mięs.

Czy po długim dniu szaleństw na ośnieżonym, narciarskim stoku może być coś lepszego, niż relaks w wygodnym, nowoczesnym hotelu? - W poglądowej, estetycznie ilustrowanej książce „Ski Hotels” każdy znajdzie doskonałe miejsce na zimowy wyjazd, niezależnie od tego, czy jest początkującym narciarzem stawiającym pierwsze kroki na „oślej łączce”, byłym olimpijczykiem na nowo przeżywającym dni chwały, czy też w ogóle nie jeździ na nartach i wypoczywa, sącząc w klubie zaprawiony rumem, aromatyczny poncz. Zaspokajający wszelkie potrzeby, ten barwny przewodnik ukazuje najlepsze ośrodki narciarskie w Europie i Ameryce Północnej. Zdjęcia uzupełnia wstęp oraz informacyjne opisy.

At these top hostelries, you’ll receive the levels of comfort and convenience you’d expect from the finest hotels, but you’ll also feel revitalized thanks to their emphasis on relaxation and wellness. The book features lavish full-color photography of luxury spas from The Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, to The Ritz Carlton South Beach, Miami, to The West Cape Hotel & Spa, South Africa and Rajvilas in Jaipur, India.

Dostępność: na zamówienie Originally a wacko, hippy-esque ideology, ‘sustainability' aka ‘eco-friendly' or ‘green' has now become globally accepted. But as what ? an environmental urgency, a political issue, a technical problem, a historical destiny, a new world order? And what are the consequences of this acceptance? The sustainability consensus is dangerous since the concept has no political content and can be used for any cause. 

"British Tradition" is a journey into the world of British furnishing and lifestyle. "British Tradition and Interior Design" gives readers an insight into the lifestyle and culture of the inhabitants of the British Isles. It takes you to historical palaces, mansions, manor houses and apartments, both in the country and in cities, explains their architecture and history, and describes the classical furniture and accessories that are a must in those bastions of traditional style.

While there are many books showcasing graphic design work, few present in-depth projects that explore concept, designer's strategy, visual problem-solving and specifics. As a result, readers are often left with only a surface understanding of how a project might have evolved or how the visual aspects of its design are brought together to convey its intended message.

Dostępność: na zamówienie Essays by Germano Celant and Herzog & de Meuron. Introductions by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli. Published by Fondazione Prada In the Aoyama district of Tokyo, a mixed-use neighborhood of low-rise buildings where not a square meter of land has been left unoccupied, the Swiss architecture team of Herzog & de Meuron has built a new store for Prada. In this chunky, silvery book, they meticulously illustrate the creative process that led to the realization of “a house and a plaza,” a tall and narrow kaleidoscope-like structure that houses a two-story retail space and multiple levels of offices, backed by an outdoor space for the public--a rarity in crowded Tokyo.