Synopses & Reviews
Coco Chanel once proclaimed, and#147;I don't do fashion, I am fashion,and#8221; and in one line she established a mantra for a handful of women who revolutionized the concept of femininity in the mid-20th century. A Matter of Style documents the unforgettable lives of Chanel and nine other female icons of style and elegance who captivated entire generations and remain inspiring models of beauty and fascination. An extraordinary collection of photographs bring these women back to life: Coco Chanel, Katharine Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe, Jacqueline Kennedy, Mary Quant,and#160;Twiggy, andand#160;Lady Diana. These are the stories of unparalleled lives, captured in a volume without precedent.
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Sometimes a single garment can change the course of fashion forever. Consider the Burberry trench coat or Givenchy's little black dressand#8212;milestones that transformed everything. This extraordinary book, a visual and intellectual feast of historical illustrations, cult advertising, and beautiful still-life shots, narrates the history of 20 iconic fashion items, ranging from Levi's jeans to Hermand#232;s scarves and Tiffany pearls.
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From the first experiments on two wheels to today's hypertrophic creations, Motorcycles illustrates the evolution of this much-loved machine. Through stunning images, and foldout spreads, it showcases the earliest Harley-Davidsons; the Honda and Kawasaki from the 1970s and 1980s; the jewels of Italian design, such as the Ducati 916 and the Guzzi GT 500 Norge; through the latest models. Outfitted with detailed diagrams and data sheets, it captures the essence of motorcycling.
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Harley-Davidson is the king of motorcycles, the one every rider dreams of owning. This lavish volumeandmdash;with more than 20 foldoutsandmdash;celebrates the American company and its legendary models, from its first single-cylinder bike in 1903 to the modern, large V-twin series products. These V-twin engines have propelled families of Harley-Davidsons with prestigious names such as Electra Glide and Softail that continue to thrill cyclists. Every model has its own story, and the ones told here give a surprisingly human dimension to Harley-Davidsons, and also provide insight into their technical data.
About the Author
Pascal Szymezak is a motorbike journalist. In 1982, he began his career in journalism working for various publishing houses and magazines specializing in motorbikes, customized bikes, and motorbike travels. In 1988, he became editor-in-chief of
Hog Bike, a magazine dedicated to Harley-Davidson bikes, new American models, Choppers and custom bikes, and motorbike history and travels. In 1987, he took charge of the weekly motorbike section of the
Nice-Matin newspaper and, since the early 1990s, has been the author or coauthor of several publications on Harley-Davidsons, a brand he regularly rides.
Marco De Fabianis Manferto earned his Masters Degree in Product Design at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), specializing in 3D modeling at the Politecnico di Milano. He has worked as an editorial consultant for music-themed volumes and, in particular, he was the curator of the title Heavy Metal, and worked on graphic design for the book Dream Cars of the Twenty-First Century (2013).