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<b>Marking the fortieth anniversary of <i>Please</i>, the duo's first album release, <i>Pet Shop Boys Volume</i> presents their entire visual output to date in a contemporary literary format.</b><br/> <br/> Pet Shop Boys - Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe - are the most successful duo in the history of pop music. Three-time Brit Award winners and six-time Grammy nominees, they have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, including No. 1 hits such as 'West End girls', 'It's a sin', and 'Always on my mind', and platinum-selling albums <i>Please</i>, <i>Actually</i>, and <i>Very</i>.<br/> <br/> Uniquely spanning the worlds of music, art, film, theatre, design, and fashion, Pet Shop Boys have forged an identity as unforgettable as their sound. From the seminal graphic design of their record sleeves to their groundbreaking videos and innovative stage shows, they have set the bar for the visual presentation of pop.<br/> <br/> Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the release of their first album in 1986, <i>Pet Shop Boys Volume</i> is the definitive retrospective of the duo's career. Expanding upon <i>Pet Shop Boys Catalogue</i>, published two decades ago, it presents their entire visual output to date, year by year. Sleeve artworks and packaging, stills from every video, film, and performance, stage sets and costume designs, photoshoots, publications, and even Christmas cards all feature, as does every collaboration with luminaries including Mark Farrow, Wolfgang Tillmans, Martin Parr, Bruce Weber, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Derek Jarman, Scott King, Zaha Hadid, Tom Scutt, and Es Devlin.<br/> <br/> Concise commentaries by Chris Heath and Philip Hoare provide illuminating insights into the genesis of each project. Hoare's original introduction is accompanied by a new introduction from Libby Sellers who considers the importance of Pet Shop Boys within the history of design, while a new foreword by Jeremy Deller reflects on the enduring impact of their music and image.<br/> <br/> With a jacket designed by Farrow and a new conversation between Heath, Tennant, and Lowe, <i>Pet Shop Boys Volume</i> is a visual feast and a sumptuous tribute to four decades of creative innovation.

<b>A STUNNING DELUXE EDITION OF THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew Goddard</b><br/><br/><b>A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this "propulsive" (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science, with special features including:</b><br/><br/>Intricately designed stenciled edges <br/><br/>New cover art on a deluxe jacket <br/><br/>Full-color illustrated endpapers <br/><br/>A gorgeous custom-stamped case<br/><br/>HUGO AWARD FINALIST NEW YORK TIMES READER PICK: 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST BOOKS: Parade, Newsweek, New York Public Library, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal

Du får veta varför Sydkorea tidigare kallades för "Eremitriket", lära känna haenyeos (fantastiska kvinnliga dykare) från ön Jeju och upptäcka hur man i Korea förr i tiden bestämde någons ålder på tre olika sätt. Du får ta del av historien om Hallyus framfart - den "koreanska vågen", ett fenomen som gjort Sydkorea till en världsledare inom populärkultur. Du får veta hur många olika sorters kimchi det finns, varför serien Squid Game väckte blandade reaktioner i Korea och vad "glass skin"-effekten inom kosmetik egentligen betyder. Denna bok, fylld med fotografier, är en perfekt guide som öppnar dörrarna till ett färgstarkt och fascinerande Sydkorea.

Dr. Tarrasch begins with the endgame - because it's easier for a novice to deal with a few men than the entire 32. An important and extensive discussion of the middle game follows. Finally, the author deals with openings and offers enlightening comments on many historically important variations. Over 340 diagrams and 12 complete games.

The Bond That Burns (deluxe Limited Edition) [Bok / Inbunden]

<strong>The official Tolkien calendar, this year containing 13 breathtaking paintings inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's three 'Great Tales' of Middle-earth: THE CHILDREN OF HURIN, BEREN AND LUTHIEN and THE FALL OF GONDOLIN. Featuring beautiful artwork by Alan Lee, including a selection of stunning new paintings and drawings appearing here for the first time.</strong> <br/><br/>The official Tolkien calendar has become an established publishing event, eagerly anticipated by Tolkien fans the world over. Previous Tolkien calendars have become much sought after collector's items, and this year's will doubtless be an essential purchase for fans everywhere. Published during Christopher Tolkien's centenary year, it celebrates the peerless stewardship of his father's work. <br/><br/>This year's calendar showcases 13 full-colour paintings by Alan Lee of scenes from across the First Age of Middle-earth, depicting key moments from the three 'Great Tales' - <em>The Children of Hurin</em>, <em>Beren and Luthien</em> and <em>The Fall of Gondolin</em> - that were published posthumously by Christopher Tolkien. Together they form the capstone to his unique literary contribution to our appreciation of his father's invented world. <br/><br/>Within these three tales can be found some of the most powerful, dramatic and moving moments within all of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, in which supreme heroism, tragic love, and profound malevolence unfold against a backdrop of unforgettable settings. <br/><br/>Many of these are sublimely portrayed in Alan Lee's peerless watercolour paintings and pencil drawings, and this portfolio is now enhanced by a selection of truly stunning, brand-new paintings, making this Official Tolkien Calendar an unmissable event. Featuring an insightful introduction by the artist himself, this new Calendar will allow fans to discover the First Age of Middle-earth in greater depth than ever before.

Den perfekta väggalmanackan för alla hundälskare! Stora härliga bilder på vackra hundar och gulliga valpar av olika raser. En rejäl almanacka med plats att anteckna allt som man behöver hålla reda på - födelsedagar, fester, möten, kurser och liknande, så att hela familjen enkelt kan ha koll på vad som händer under året. Kalendern alla hundvänner önskar sig!