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<p><b>A <i>Vogue</i> insiders' view of the world of Christian Dior.</b></p><p>In 1947, Christian Dior stunned the fashion world with his first collection; his 'New Look' featured designs that transformed the way women dressed. He became one of the most famous designers of the twentieth century, and his name still fronts one of the most successful haute couture fashion houses.</p><p>This essential companion to the world of Christian Dior offers a unique insight into Dior's contribution to design, his dramatic impact on the landscape of 40s and 50s fashion, and his personal legacy.</p><p>Featuring stunning photography from <i>Vogue</i>'s unique archive, as well as original illustrations, discover the world of Dior via the most authoritative and prestigious source of reference on fashion.</p><p>Other titles in the <i>Vogue on</i> series include <i>Vogue on: Cristobal Balenciaga</i>; <i>Vogue on: Coco Chanel</i> and <i>Vogue on: Elsa Schiaparelli</i>.</p>

<b>A vivid showcase of work by more than thirty of the world's leading contemporary female documentary photographers.</b><br/><br/>The photographic industry - its exhibitions, galleries, publications and auctions - employs thousands of women, but champions mostly men. To begin to redress the balance, here is a timely presentation of the work of over 30 female photographers working today. This book is predominantly a celebration of some of the most inquisitive, intelligent and daring photography being created now. The stories the photographers tell are the most pressing social, political and personal issues seen through the female lens.<br/><br/>Firecracker, established in 2011 by Fiona Rogers, is a platform dedicated to supporting female photographers worldwide by showcasing their work. Building upon Firecracker's foundations, this book brings together photography that encompasses an eclectic variety of styles, techniques and locations, from Alma Haser's futuristic series of portraits that use origami to create 3D sculptures within the frame, to Laura El-Tantawy's filmic and intensely personal series on political protest in Cairo. There is a recurring theme throughout the book that serves to unite these extraordinary women and their work: the exploration of marginalized individuals and under-discussed subjects, seen by fresh eyes.<br/><br/>Fiona Rogers and Max Houghton offer insightful and expert authorship and curation. In their respective, well-established roles in the industry they understand, influence and advocate for contemporary documentary photography today.

<b>The ultimate reference on indigo dyeing techniques across the world</b><br/><br/>Gloriously pieced together, much like the fine garments it portrays, this colourful volume takes the reader on an international tour of indigo-coloured textiles, presenting a huge swathe of remarkable clothing, people and fabric. Catherine Legrand, who has spent over twenty years travelling and researching the subject, has a deep knowledge of the ancient techniques, patterns and clothing traditions that characterize ethnic textile design, knowledge that she deploys to great effect in seven chapters exploring the production of Indigo textiles throughout America, China, India, Africa, Central Asia, Japan and Laos/Vietnam, and the men and women behind them. This profusely illustrated photographic survey features more than 500 photographs, faithfully laid out to reproduce Catherine's actual travel notebooks, and is completed by specially commissioned drawings that provide close-ups on patterns and clothes.

<p>During the latter part of the nineteenth century, so-called esoteric movements became increasingly popular in cultural and intellectual circles in Europe, not least in Sweden. Secret teachings, rituals and practices in alchemy, astrology, occultism and theosophy were predominant, with a belief in correspondences in the cosmos, living nature and transmutations. But esotericism goes back much further in time in Swedish history. Although such esoteric ideas were long considered heresy by the Church and thus driven underground, they have had a significant impact on Swedish culture.</p><p>In this anthology, we bring together some of Sweden s foremost experts on the subject to explore the history of esotericism in Sweden and how its rituals, practices and traditions came to influence writers and artists such as August Strindberg, Selma Lagerlöf, Viktor Rydberg, Hilma af Klint, Tyra Kleen and Carl Milles.</p>

Every Moment Was You [Bok / Häftad]

<p><b>'Almost as miraculous as the songs it exists to celebrate.' PETE PAPHIDES<br/>'The only ABBA book that the world will ever need.' TONY PARSONS<br/>'Writing perfection on musical perfection: book heaven.' CAITLIN MORAN</b><br/><b><br/>Through exclusive interviews and over a decade of deep research, renowned music journalist Jan Gradvall explores the secrets to ABBA's success.</b><br/><br/>More than half a century after their songs were recorded, ABBA still make people the world over dance and sing their hearts out. After interviewing the four members for an article in 2013 - at which time the band had not been interviewed for over thirty years - Jan Gradvall was granted unique access to them for the next decade. In <i>The Book of ABBA</i>, the band share their thoughts and opinions more openly than ever before, while Jan reveals the context in which their sound developed - and shows how the story of ABBA is also the story of Sweden and the globalisation of pop culture.<br/><br/>From their chart-topping ABBA <i>Voyage</i> - their first album in forty years - to the two-million-ticket-selling concert-experience of the same name, it is undeniable that, in the history of pop culture and music, there has never been a group like ABBA. With remarkable intimacy, Gradvall's book brings readers closer than ever to one of the world's most notoriously private music icons.</p>

<p>Arts &amp; Crafts-rörelsen började som en motreaktion till industrialismen och de rådande stilidealen i Storbritannien vid 1800-talets mitt. De grundläggande idéerna hos dess anhängare, bland andra konstkritikern John Ruskin och konstnären William Morris, utvecklades till en global rörelse och spreds genom hantverkskolonier och influerade yrkesutövare på flera områden, från formgivning och arkitektur till ornamentik och odling. Rörelsen nådde Sverige några årtionden senare och tog sig uttryck som ett romantiserande av det enkla livet, knutet till hemmet. En av rörelsens frontfigurer i Sverige är Carl Larsson, vars färgrika målningar är kända för att skildra vardagslivets enkelhet. </p><p>I den här boken gör tolv författare nedslag i de hemmiljöer, konstskolor, museer och andra organisationer där idealen och visionerna skapades, tolkades och utvecklades. Vi får läsa om rörelsens fortsatta relevans för vår tid; inte bara som en älskad mönsterskatt som inspirerar och ligger till grund för nya stilar, utan även vårt förhållande till skapande, hållbarhetstänk och livsstil. Denna generöst bildsatta antologi finns även i svensk utgåva.</p>