Home & Garden Books

Book SynopsisDescribes the techniques and fundamental concepts underlying the production and marketing of vegetable crops, particularly those crops that contribute to the commercial vitality of the vegetable industry in the western hemisphere. Covers resources -- natural, biological and economic -- that are fundamental to successful crop production, as well as the vegetable management systems that integrate these resources. Also includes specific information on each of the major vegetable crops, such as history, botanical characteristics, production techniques, pests, harvesting, and marketing. In addition, it provides discussions of social conflicts and problems that arise from water and land use practices, pesticide application, and conservation.Table of ContentsThe Vegetable Industry. Labor, Mechanization, and Production Efficiency. The Plant and Its Environment. Modifying Plant Environment. Tillage and Crop Establishment. Pest Management. Alternative Production Systems. Quality Control and Marketing. Classification of Vegetables. Perennial Crops. Potherbs or Greens. Cole Crops. Leafy Salad Crops. Root Crops. Alliums. Tuber and Tuberous Rooted Crops. Solanaceous Crops. Legumes. Cucurbits. Sweet Corn. Miscellaneous Vegetables. Glossary. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisA book rich with doses of invaluable gardening knowledge mixed with visits to favourite NZ gardens.

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Book SynopsisMuch by Evie Kemp is an inspirational guide to maximalist decor, that encourages the reader to tap into their inner-creative. Alongside an abundance of self-discovery is practical advice for how to create a layered and maximalist home in your own space. This is not a how-to' guide for a prescriptive style, instead it's filled to the brim with Evie's own take on maximalism, and illustrates her way of helping you discover your own style to create a home that is entirely for you.

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Book SynopsisImages from early 20th century: kids and cats, witches and bats, apple dunking, fortune-telling, ghosts, pranks, and more.

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Book SynopsisTwenty-one delightful interpretations of celestial beauties â posing pensively with candles and boughs of holly, framed by holiday wreaths, and more.

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Book SynopsisRich selection of scaled dressmaker''s patterns from the popular late 19th-century magazine The Voice of Fashion details 50 garments for women, from handsome daytime and evening dresses to casual tennis outfits, a riding habit, and undergarments. Of practical use for costume designers and students of fashion; will also delight browsers. 498 illustrations.

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Book SynopsisAs the 20th century dawned, women began to abandon frilly fashions for sharply tailored suits. Professional tailors of the time turned to this comprehensive resource to create office outfits, riding pants, blouses, and other garments. Filled with more than 80 patterns, it's an invaluable reference for costume designers and fashion historians. 92 black-and-white illustrations.

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Book SynopsisThis stunningly comprehensive survey of hats and headgear from ancient Egypt to mid-20th century illustrates an astonishing range of styles â plumed turbans to modern homburgs, plus images of hairstyles, jewelry, and cosmetics.

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Book SynopsisOriginal collection of outstanding wood engravings by a noted master ranges from the religious to the erotic with images inspired by The Song of Songs, The Canterbury Tales, and the Gospels.

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Book SynopsisFeline fanciers and anyone nostalgic for the styles of the '60s will groove to these stickers of hippie cats wearing garlands of flowers and a psychdelic array of body art. 6 stickers.

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Book SynopsisWood carving is coming back into style, and making kitchen utensils is among the easiest ways to learn the craft. This beautifully illustrated guide by a master woodcrafter presents 12 projects, with mix-and-match suggestions for creating dozens of spoons and other implements. Perfect for beginners, the book features clear, detailed directions, helpful drawings, and inspiring photographs.

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Book SynopsisIn addition to recipes for figs, peaches, cherries, pineapples, and other fruits, this compact, vintage guide from the 1890s offers suggestions for cultivating a garden. Tips range from methods for removing lichens and spraying trees to techniques for expelling snails and slugs. A companion to Gardening à la Mode: Vegetables, the book features alphabetized entries and an index for easy reference.

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Book SynopsisThis very entertaining volume with its delightfully humorous pictures should be read by all gardeners. — Nature. An internationally renowned Czech author presents a richly comic portrait of a year in the life of an amateur horticulturist. Rather than a how-to book, Karel Čapek''s volume offers a lighthearted mock-treatise on the pains and rewards of tending a small and resistant garden plot that will amuse readers with and without green thumbs.

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Book SynopsisSix full-color postcards re-create popular works of the Impressionist movement, including paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, and Edgar Degas.

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Book SynopsisAn intimate look at the interiors, lifestyles and houses belonging to a wide range of artists and makers.Trade Review'Celebrates an attitude to life … the antidote to the standard coffee table book' - The Spaces'Tom Harford Thompson goes snooping inside the homes of artists and craftsmen to uncover how the creative among us live' - City AM'A tour of creative spaces, from an eco tree house to a reclaimed factory' - Homes & AntiquesTable of ContentsBilly Childish • Jonny Hannah • Peter Hall • Lisa Smallpiece • Sarah Walton • Viv & Ben English • Anthony & Lori Inglis-Hall • Carolyn Trant • Chris Lewis • Patrick Hall • James Mitchell • Hamish Black • Tom Reeves • Hamish McKenzie • Steve Turner • Liam Watson • Ian Hatton • Penny Rimbaud & Gee Vaucher • Alan Dodd • Daniel • John & Diana Morley • Thomas & Angel Zatorski • Steve Lowe • Corina Fletcher • Mark Wilson • Robert Hayward • Alison Morris

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Book SynopsisDiamond jewelry has long been symbolic of political power and authority in Europe. This book focuses on the individuals who commissioned and wore extraordinarily precious diamond ornaments from the mid-14th century until the democratization' of diamonds that followed the opening of mines in South Africa in 1867. This enthralling story covers seven centuries of history, showing the way in which rulers such as Charles V of France, Queen Elizabeth I of Great Britain, Louis XIV of France and Catherine II of Russia used diamond jewelry to reinforce their power and authority. As works of art, these precious creations mirror the successive styles of each period late Gothic naturalism, the culture of the Renaissance, Baroque splendour, Rococo elegance and the Imperial grandeur of the First and Second Napoleonic Empires. The recurring themes religion, sentiment, heraldry, military glory, miniatures and cameo portraiture are reinterpreted by each generation of jewelers. Like royal dress, diamond jewelry was worn to dazzle and impress at weddings, coronations, christenings and state visits and was presented as gifts reflecting princely generosity. Over the centuries, these displays proved remarkably successful as instruments of government, symbolizing the pride and glory of a nation. Arranged chronologically, Diamond Jewelry includes some legendary masterpieces of diamond jewelry. Written by an acknowledged expert, it offers an intriguing overview of one of the world's most precious gems.Trade Review'[A] richly illustrated social history of diamond jewelry' - JCK Online'Like cloves in a pomander, nuggets of splendid excess stud this handsome overview … a densely illustrated survey, written with authority – as well as a peppering of wit to add an appropriate degree of sparkle' - Country Life

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Book SynopsisA suitcase-friendly insider’s companion to the most fashionforward cities for well-dressed and worldly gentlemen.Trade Review'Sleek … a fascinating view into the craftsmanship of top tailors, clothiers and shoemakers' - ItaliaTable of ContentsIntroduction • Florence • Hong Kong • London • Melbourne • Milan • Paris • Naples • New York • Stockholm • Tokyo • In Brief: Amsterdam; Atlanta; Auckland; Beijing; Brussels; Chicago; Gothenburg; Hanover; Los Angeles; Madrid; Manila; Munich; Newcastle; Singapore; Vienna • Sartorial Travel Tips from the Experts • What to Pack

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Book SynopsisA lavish survey of over twenty-five years of beautiful gems from Carnet, Michelle Ong's Hong Kong-based boutique jewelry house.Table of ContentsForeword by Joel Rosenthal • Introduction by Vivienne Becker • Earth, Sky, Sea • Flora • Nature • Patterns

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Book SynopsisFloraFaunaFiguresThe museum?s collection begins in the Byzantine era and ranges through the medieval and Renaissance periods and beyond, with mythological figures and biblical scenes represented on pendants and rings. In the nineteenth century, René Lalique, Alphonse Fouquet, and the Maison Vever produced brooches and necklaces that embodied elegant sophistication and technical brilliance, while in the twentieth century, artists such as Pablo Picasso and Alberto Giacometti joined jewelers like Jean Lurçat, Line Vautrin, and Claude Lalanne in creating works that interpret the body in deeply personal ways.FiguresTrade Review'Expertly and thoughtfully selected' - JCK News DailyTable of ContentsIntroduction • Two essays by Évelyne Possémé and Patrick Mauriès • The jewelry

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Book SynopsisAnyone can create a beautiful home by foraging, and salvaging what they find. Whether a box of rusty nails or a disused armchair missing a leg, discarded objects can be restored, recycled or repurposed to fill the home with personal style. Artful interiors are born from curiosity, creativity and imagination, yet many of us fail to see a potential curtain rail in a bamboo stick or a hidden kitchen worktop in an old carpenter's bench let alone knowing where to find such objects. Presenting the techniques and philosophies of a wide spectrum of experienced foraging homeowners, this book showcases unexpected and inspiring interiors from all over the world, from an upturned boat in France to an Australian beach house. Such diverse locations each demand a different approach to foraging and, as a result, each home has a distinct sense of style. In an era when self-sufficiency, living off grid and saving our planet have never been more important or appealing, The Foraged Home will provide guidance and inspiration for all those looking to go beyond the world of mass-produced flat-packs.Trade Review'A stylish guide to repurposing salvaged objects and foraged materials to use in creative decoration for the home' - Gardens Illustrated'Anyone can create a beautiful home by foraging and salvaging items' - The Lady'Much of the pleasure of the book lies in Joanna Maclennan's inspiring photographs, which bring to life architectural foraging as far afield as north Devon, Cape Cod, Queensland, the Norwegian fjords and rural Bulgaria' - Country & Town House'Fabulous' - House Beautiful'Lavish' - Crafts'Magical … a display of the beautiful yet curious' - House & Garden'Joanna’s beautiful photographs have captured the essence of the spaces they visited, while Oliver’s words convey perfectly the stories of those behind the unusual homes featured' - Project Calm'[Shows] that anyone can create inspiring interiors from salvaged materials' - AGA Living'Fascinating' - Yorkshire Post'[Shows] how the most beautiful homes can be created through unusual and natural finds' - Liz Earle Wellbeing'This book inspired us to change our consumer habits for good' - Independent

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Book SynopsisThe first publication to collect the work of more than 140 contemporary designers of the very best limited-edition studio furniture.Trade Review'Gura skillfully highlights the changes that the craft has seen through decades ... Design enthusiasts will want this on their coffee tables' - Publisher's WeeklyTable of Contents1. The Studio Craft Movement: Pioneers • 2. The Late Twentieth Century: Explorers • 3. The Twenty-First Century: Nature; Wood; Metal; Melded; Geometric; Biomorphic; Concept; Expressing; Tongue-in-Cheek; Ecology; Process; Interiors

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Book SynopsisAidan Walker is an experienced cabinetmaker, editor of The Encyclopedia of Wood, and former editorial director of most of the UK's professional design journals. Tanya Harrod is one of the most highly regarded craft historians working today. Her book The Crafts in Britain in the Twentieth Century (1999) won the Historians of British Art book award in 2000.Table of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Places of Worship • 2. Places of Work and Leisure • 3. Places of Learning • Bibliography

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Book SynopsisJoin leading chefs, food bloggers and restaurateurs in their private kitchens and dining spaces, and discover how they cook and entertain using home-grown, local and seasonal produce.Trade Review'What better way to kickstart your ethical consumer habits than with this new anthology of sustainable recipes? … Put your green thumbs to good use with the guide to urban herb gardening and absorb fresh insights into low-waste, carbon-friendly ingredients. With recipes from Jasmine Hemsley, Rita Soda and Julia Sherman, this colourful new book will brighten up any kitchen' - Town & Country'Gives an insight into the culinary 'wild side' of cooks, chefs and bloggers [and] brings you a selection of beautiful recipes using seasonal ingredients' - Country Homes & InteriorsTable of ContentsIn the great outdoors: Cooking and eating in harmony with nature in the countryside: Cliodhna Prendergast, Ireland; Darren Robertson, Australia; Mette Helbæk, Sweden; Emiko Davies, Italy • Kitchen Gardeners: Growing fresh fruit and veg wherever you live: Krautkopf, Germany; Adam Aamann, Denmark; Amber Rose, New Zealand; Julia Sherman, USA • From Farm to Table: Fresh produce available on demand, for restaurant and home dining: Rodney Dunn, Tasmania; Skye Gyngell, UK; Charlie Hibbert, UK; Palisa Anderson, Australia • The Experimentalists: Pushing the boundaries using healthy, natural ingredients: Camille Becerra, USA; Seppe Nobels, Belgium; Jasmine Hemsley, UK; Anna Barnett, UK • Local Produce: Making the most of sustainable, seasonal ingredients in the city: Jody Williams and Rita Sodi, USA; David Tanis, USA; Rachel Khoo, UK; Patricia Wells, France • Directory; a note on recipes; about the author

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Book SynopsisDominic Bradbury is a journalist and writer specializing in architecture and design. He is the author of many books on the subject, including Mountain Modern, New Brazilian House, Vertical Living, Mid Century Modern Complete, Mediterranean Modern, New Natural Home and The Iconic House, all published by Thames & Hudson. Richard Powers specializes in interiors, architecture and the built environment. His books include Beyond Bawa and New Natural Home, both published by Thames & Hudson.Trade Review'The Iconic Interior really does live up to its billing … these homes are bona fide standard bearers for the styles they represent, whether it’s Oscar Niemeyer cresting a wave of West Coast Modernism, Marcel Wanders launching himself into Futurism with his Mallorcan casa, or Coco Chanel tooting the horn for Art Deco in her Paris apartment' - World of Interiors'Compelling ... no serious interiors enthusiast should be without it' - Sunday Telegraph'A thumping tome that explores the evolution of extraordinary homes around the world, from around 1900 to the present' - BBC Culture'Remarkable craftsmanship, animated essays, unique compositions and vibrant photography' - WallpaperTable of ContentsWith interiors by: 24h Architecture / Alvar Aalto / Marcos Acayaba / David Adjaye / Jonathan Adler / Ron Arad / Laura Ashley & Bernard Ashley / Axel Vervoordt / William Baldwin / Shigeru Ban & Shamir Shah / Lina Bo Bardi / Peter Behrens / Bill Blass / Ricardo Bofill / Boyarsky Murphy / Robin Boyd / Brinkman & Van Der Vlugt / Hugh Buhrich / Antonio Bonet Castellana / Coco Chanel / Jean Cocteau & Madeleine Castaing / Anthony Collett / David Collins / Joe Colombo / Commune / Jasper Conran / Terence Conran / Robin & Lucienne Day / Caitlin & Samuel Dowe-Sandes / Tony Duquette / Agnès Emery / Wharton Esherick / Zeynep Fadillioglu / Piero Fornasetti / John Fowler & Nancy Lancaster / Jean-Michel Frank / Jacques Garcia / Cedric Gibbons / Jacques Grange / Duncan Grant & Vanessa Bell / Halldor Gunnløgsson / Patrick Gwynne / Albert Hadley / William Haines / Nicholas Haslam & John Fowler / David Hicks / Ray Kappe / Donna Karan / Kemp & Tasker / Marcio Kogan / Kengo Kuma / John Lautner / Eduardo Longo / Adolf Loos / Christian Louboutin / Berthold Lubetkin / Edwin Lutyens / Greg Lynn / Frédéric Méchiche / Ministero Del Gusto / John Minshaw / David Mlinaric & Hugh Henry / Lorenzo Mongiardino / Henry Moore / Marc Newson / Oscar Niemeyer & Michael Boyd / Todd Oldham / Claude Parent / John Pawson / David Pocknell / Bart Prince / Andrée Putman / Dieter Rams / Karim Rashid / Armand-Albert Rateau / Rios Clementi Hale / Jens Risom / Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann / Eliel Saarinen / John Saladino / Hans Scharoun / Michael S. Smith / Louis Sorel & Tony Selmersheim / John Stefanidis / Seth Stein / Sills Huniford / Studio KO / Rose Tarlow / Henry Van De Velde / Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown / Marcel Wanders / Edith Wharton / E. Stewart Williams / Matthew Williamson / Vicente Wolf / Elsie De Wolfe / Frank Lloyd Wright / Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr / Russel Wright / Yabu Pushelberg / William Yeoward / Shoei Yoh

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Book SynopsisClaire Bingham is an interiors journalist and author who has been finding, writing about and photographing amazing homes for almost twenty years. Previously the homes editor of Elle Decoration, she writes about interiors, travel, perfume and food for publications worldwide including the Observer and Telegraph magazines, Architectural Digest and House & Garden. She is the author of many books. The New Naturalists is her second book with Thames & Hudson, published in 2022. This follows Wild Kitchen, published in 2020.Trade Review'Eclectic' - Country Life'Offers a glimpse inside 20 homes of the most interesting and creative collectors' - Period Living'If you love amazing houses as well as curious collections, be sure to pop this book on your wishlist' - Homes & Antiques'An intriguing peek into the homes of 20 collectors worldwide … it is hard not to feel inspired to start a collection – especially thanks to the advice that concludes each chapter' - House & GardenTable of ContentsIntroduction: The New Naturalists at Home Menagerie The Home of the Ancestors - Emma Hawkins, UK Living Inside a Cabinet of Curiosities - Hubert Zandberg, UK A Menagerie of Fantasy and Feathers - Zoé Rumeau, France Fantastic Beasts - Ferry van Tongeren, The Netherlands Beachcombers Lady Birds and Inspiration from the Ocean - Kevin Beer, USA Shell Man - Thomas Boog, France The Stuff of Shell Dreams - Blott Kerr-Wilson, UK Shell Seeker - Luca Zanaroli, Italy Storytelling in Stone Say It with Crystals - Carol Woolton, UK A Rock Lover’s Paradise - Peter Adler, UK Neolithic Love - Oliver Gustav, Denmark Rock Stars - Mark and Eloise Appel, USA Into the Woods Finding Form - Spencer Fung, UK Inspired by Bloomsbury - Shhh My Darling, Italy A Cosmos of Earth’s Raw Materials - Michele Oka Doner, USA The Beauty of Forest Finds - Christina Ahlefeldt-Laurvig, Germany House of Horticulture A Naturalist’s Wildly Colourful Home - Marian McEvoy, USA The Allure of Orchids - Sean Barton, UK The Everlasting Grace of Flowers - Maggie Coker, Germany The Art of Bonsai - Raqib Shaw, UK

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate design bible for the Victorian home, placing period features and 19th-century design in context and exploring how todayâs designers are adapting these houses in innovative ways for contemporary lifestyles. Loved for their period character, Victorian homes arenât always suited to modern living. Victorian Modern is the ultimate design bible to help you make sense of those inherited quirks and features, showing how leading designers and creative homeowners are turning their own homes into contemporary showstoppers. The book comprises seven chapters, organized according to how we use our homes: dining, cooking, entertaining, sleeping, bathing, working and transitional areas, such as hallways. Each chapter explains how the Victorians designed and decorated these spaces, before moving on to their modern interpretations. Inside are plenty of tips, tricks and inspiration for transforming your 19th-century home into a light-filled modern one, ready for the 21st century. C

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Book SynopsisJoanna Hardy is an independent gemologist and jewelry specialist, formerly of Debeers and Sothebys. She lectures widely and writes for many international journals, and also features on the popular BBC programme Antiques Roadshow. She is the principal author of Emerald and Ruby, also published by Thames & Hudson. Robert Violette is an artist, editor and publisher based in London.Trade Review'The type of coffee table book that you won’t be able to put down from start to finish … lively, informative and fascinating' - Forbes'Beautiful' - Country Life'A mine of information' - The Times (LUXX)'The extensive research in this outsize format along with the number and quality of photographs make these books collector’s items in their own right and one that no gem library will be without. No doubt Hardy’s trio of volumes will be on every gem-hound’s wish list - along with shelves strong enough to support these weighty tomes. A fail-proof gift for jewellery and gem fans just in time for Christmas' - The Jewellery Editor, of 'Ruby', 'Emerald' and 'Sapphire''One of the boujiest books you could have on display. The fabric binding adds an extra touch of decadance … jewellery fans will of course be delighted with the huge pictures of incredible jewels … and plenty for historians to get stuck into as well' - The i Newspaper'Lavish ... Joanna Hardy takes us on a gem-spangled journey which celebrates one of the most beautiful stones ever discovered' - Savile Row StyleTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Early Trade 2. Medicine and Magic 3. Profiles and Portraits 4. Treasure 5. At Court 6. The Jewel Box of the Indian Ocean 7. Hanoverian Blue 8. New Horizons 9. Star Sapphires 10. Jewels of Impact 11. High Society 12. The Art of Collecting 13. Sapphire Discoveries 14. Showstoppers 15. 21st Century 16. The Gemological World of Sapphires

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Book SynopsisA spectacular anniversary publication to celebrate ninety years since the launch of Chanel's first fine jewelry collection in 1932. I used my penchant for all that shines to try and reconcile elegance and fashion in a set of jewelry' Gabrielle Chanel From Gabrielle Chanel's 1932 collection to the newest interpretations of her signature signs and symbols by Patrice Leguéreau, Director of the CHANEL Fine Jewelry Creation Studio, CHANEL High Jewelry remains eternally modern and true to the spirit of her enterprise. Breathtaking new photography and classic images from the CHANEL archives brings together revealing combinations in a stunning visual narrative, privileging aesthetic form over four chapters: the origins, the symbols, the spirit, and the allure. Gabrielle Chanel's passion for fabulous and improbable marvels is celebrated here in a covetable book object that pays tribute to the House's unparalleled insistence on luxury and refinement, creativity and beauty. B

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Book SynopsisA dazzling immersion into the universe of Chaumet, the Parisian High Jewellery Maison. The Spirit of Chaumet offers an unparalleled journey into the world of the exclusive Parisian High Jewellery Maison, showcasing its key creations, stylistic principles and multifaceted history going back more than 240 years. This is a rare chance to discover the behind-the-scenes life of a High Jewellery Maison and to admire its one-of-a-kind creations, many seldom seen in print. Organized thematically in twelve sections (in homage to the Maisonâs historic address: 12 VendÃme), the book explores the core elements of Chaumetâs identity and creativity, from its Parisian roots to its cosmopolitan clientele and sources of inspiration, its iconic tiaras, inventiveness, arresting use of colour, playful spirit, nature-inspired designs and more. Written by jewellery expert Gabrielle de Montmorin and benefitting from generous access to the Maisonâs archives, this book is a definitive record of one

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Book SynopsisThe first publication dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld's glamorous homes, known for their eclectic interiors, ranging from the Art Deco to the ultramodern. While Karl Lagerfeld was famous for being at the very centre of the fashion industry for over half a century, he was equally opinionated when it came to interiors, which acted as a private creative outlet alongside his fashion designs. Following an overview by Patrick Mauriès, each house is introduced by a short text by Marie Kalt unveiling its history and identifying key designers and pieces. The homes are documented by date, beginning with rare photography of Lagerfeld's early addresses in the 1960s and 1970s, through to his final house purchase in 2009. From the elegant Art-Deco inspired apartment in Saint-Sulpice, Paris, to the incredibly ornate 18th-century mansion, Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo (his muse and collaborator Amanda Harlech described Lagerfeld as having a Versailles complex') Lagerfeld's houses reveal he was a collector o

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Book SynopsisFabienne Reybaud is a journalist and an expert on luxury goods. She was editor of watchmaking and jewelry at Le Figaro for twenty-five years and now writes widely on the subject for the French media, including Paris Match and Numéro. She is the author of a dozen books, including Watches: The Ultimate Guide (Assouline, 2010), Effortless Style: Casa Lopez with Pierre Sauvage (Flammarion, 2018), Rolex: The Impossible Collection (Assouline, 2018) and Chanel: Jewelry and Watches (Assouline, 2020).

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Book SynopsisThe first ever survey of the evolution of the Japanese garden, dating from 1900 to the present day. A major survey and the first book of its kind, The Modern Japanese Garden is set to become the definitive book on the subject. Featuring gardens from Tokyo, Kyoto and Fujisawa to Osaka, Okayama, Fukuoka and beyond, this impressive overview includes major analysis of key works of interest through detailed garden profiles; insights into some of the most renowned Japanese garden designers across history; and a thoughtful exploration of the essential themes and developments in Japanese garden design. The Modern Japanese Garden investigates the relationship between nature and modernity. Roughly divided between pre- and post-1945 Japanese garden design, it examines post-war shifts in attitudes towards the contemporary garden as they move from status symbols and expressions of influence to spaces of healing and mediation. A short history of the Japanese garden, from pre-Shinto stone arrangements to the last years of the nineteenth century, sits alongside analysis of the contemporary gardens of Japan's corporate buildings, museums, hotels and public spaces. Garden profiles offer a comprehensive overview of the most iconic and influential gardens in Japan, and include a mix of landscape- and smaller-scale gardens, many just recently completed. Interspersed throughout are short interludes, covering everything from the ancient garden of Ryoan-ji in Kyoto to the aesthetic lexicon of Japanese garden design, while essays from a number of high-profile contributors meditate on particular themes. Intended for both professional and general readers with an interest in landscape design and Japan's contemporary lifestyle, this is the definitive sourcebook on the subject.

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Book SynopsisHervé Gallet is a Paris-based journalist with a specialist knowledge of high-end watchmaking. He was previously editor-in-chief of luxury magazine Soon.

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Book SynopsisPresented in a luxurious slipcased package, the first book dedicated to tiaras created by Parisian high-jewelry house Chaumet.Trade Review'Documents the undeniable magic of the tiara, the dazzling craftsmanship and remarkable artistry' - Tatler'Dazzling' - Centurion'A sweeping retrospective of the house’s dazzling creations' - Vanity Fair'256 pages of tiara heaven' - JCKTable of ContentsChaumet: An Exquisite Legacy, by Clare Phillips • The Tiara: Power, Fashion and Magic by Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni • Nature • Sky • Freeforms • Power • Timeline • Endmatter

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Book SynopsisPiet Oudolf, one of world's most visionary and influential landscape gardeners, is at the forefront of the New Perennial planting movement. This title features twenty-three of Oudolf's most beautiful public and private gardens. It explains how these gardens and the plants fit the specific environment.Trade Review'The landmark book by an historically significant designer and wildly knowledgeable plantsman … Piet Oudolf ranks among the greats, and his co-author Noel Kingsbury is his prophet. The book design by Dutch artist Irma Boom turns this into something extraordinary … All should win prizes' - BBC Gardens Illustrated'Impressive, modern, mind-altering … the perfect tome to indulge deeper into Oudolf’s Dutch genius' - English Garden'A stunning display of Oudolf’s œuvre … Admirers of Oudolf’s work, and anyone interested in designing with perennials or in naturalistic planting, will find this book repays close attention and is a useful addition to their bookshelf' - Garden Design Journal'Refreshingly presented in a way that allows the documentation of Oudolf’s work to speak for itself - light on text and heavy on double-page photographs in which you can lose yourself' - House & GardenTable of ContentsForeword – Robert Hammond • Hesmerg Garden, Sneek, The Netherlands 350m2 • Barcelona Garden, Barcelona, Spain 1,000m2 • Thews Garden, Fauluck, Germany 1,200m2 • Il Giardino delle Vergini, Venice, Italy 2,000m2 • Bury Court, Surrey, England 2,000m2 • Boon Garden, Oost zaan, The Netherlands 2,500m2 • Potters Fields Park, London, England 2,500m2 • Berne Park, Bottrop, Germany 3,000m • Witteveen Garden, Rotterdam,The Netherlands 3,000m2 • Wisley, Royal Horticultural Society Garden, Surrey, England 3,400m2 • 84 Dream Park, Enköping, Sweden 4,000m2 • Gräfl icher Park, Bad Driburg, Germany 4,500m2 • Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, Norfolk, England 4,500m2 • County Cork Garden, Ireland 5,500m2 • Riverside Residence, Bonn, Germany 6,000m2 • Skärholmen Park, Stockholm, Sweden 8,000m2 • Lurie Garden, Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois 10,000m2 • Oudolf Garden, Hummelo, The Netherlands 10,000m2 •The High Line, New York, New York 11,000m2 • The Battery, New York, New York 11,500m2 • Trentham Estate, Staffordshire, England 12,300m2 • Scampston Hall, North Yorkshire, England 15,000m2 • Nantucket Garden, Massachusetts 25,000m2

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Book SynopsisGuides the reader on an intimate tour of the houses, this book recounts their histories and profiles the colourful lairds, clan chiefs and nobles who have called them home.Trade Review'Sensational … Anyone interested in architectural history will find this book difficult to put down' - The Scots Magazine'Magnificent … Knox writes with an easy and absorbing grace … the sumptuous photography by James Fennell is pin-sharp and superbly reproduced … this will make a fine present for anyone who loves Scotland or grand interiors' - The TimesTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. The House of the Binns • 2. Balcaskie • 3. Drumlanrig • 4. Arniston • 5. Foulis Castle • 6. Dumfries House • 7. Bowhill • 8. Ballindalloch Castle • 9. Lochinch Castle • 10. Monzie Castle

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Book SynopsisA unique mix of interiors, recipes, fashion and photography this smorgasbord of Scandinavian style goes way beyond hygge to get to the heart of contemporary Nordic living.Trade Review'A non-whimsical how-to guide to cool Nordic culture' - Elle Decoration'Goes beyond the homely glow of hygge (thank goodness), providing a wealth of detail, beautifully illustrated, explaining the Scandinavian way in design, food, art and travel' - Country and Town House'A visual and written feast' - Retirement Living'Inspirational' - SCAN MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Art & Artists • 2. Design • 3. Food & Drink • 4. Fashion • 5. Travel

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Book SynopsisA celebration of the craftsmanship and elegance behind the timeless French brands whose rich heritage is the cornerstone of men's style.Trade Review'Sheds light on the histories of famous bespoke houses and little-known studios alike' - The RakeTable of ContentsPreface • Introduction • 1. The Parisian Bespoke Tailoring: Cifonelli; Camps de Luca; Francesco Smalto; Berluti Atelier Arnys • 2. Of Men and Shoes: Men and Shoes, a contemporary love story: John Lobb; Berluti; Corthay; Aubercy; J.M. Weston; Dimitri Gomez • 3. Chemisiers in Paris: Charvet • 4. The Art of Travelling: Louis Vuitton special orders; Moynat Paris • 5. Parisian Haute Parfumerie: Guerlain; Caron • 6. Gentlemen’s Requisites: Cartier; St Dupont • 7. One of a Kind Houses: Maison Bonnet, the only bespoke eyewear maker in the world; Marc Guyot, the spirit of Apparel Arts in Paris; Simonnot Godard (estd 1787), the most beautiful handkerchieves in the world; Mellerio (estd 1613), the most ancient jeweler in the world.

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Book SynopsisA unique insight into high-end 20th-century fashion explored through sumptuous detail photography of some of the most luxurious garments in the V&A's collections, alongside precise line drawings and an authoritative text.Table of ContentsIntroduction • List of Designers • 1. Seams • 2. Gathers, Tucks and Pleats • 3. Collars, Cuffs and Pockets • 4. Fastenings • 5. Bows • 6. Beads and Sequins • 7. Applied Decoration

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Book SynopsisA highly practical guide that shows readers how to add Japanese style to their home one room at a time.Trade Review'Discover the secrets of Japanese design and transform your home into a sanctuary of peaceful simplicity with this helpful guide' - Homes & Antiques'You can’t beat a beautiful book … with Japanese Style, it’s all about Zen – clean lines and simplicity' - Nene LivingTable of ContentsIntroduction to Japanese Style • The Traditional Home • The Philosophies behind the Style • The Leaders and Icons You Need to Know • Achieving the Look • Welcome to the Japanese home • The Japanese Materials Palette • The Colour Palette • Japanese Design Elements • Incorporating Traditional Elements into the Contemporary Home • Plants: embracing nature inside and out • Room by Room Guide • Entering • Relaxing • Cooking • Dining • Cleansing • Resting

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Book SynopsisA global, up-to-the-minute guide to navigating the fast-changing world of skincare, written by an expert at the heart of the business.Trade Review'Excellent, brilliantly researched and wonderfully comprehensive' - Funmi Fetto, Vogue Contributing Editor'The new skincare beauty bible' - Sarah Jossel, Sunday Times'Unbelievably comprehensive' - StylistTable of ContentsPreface: Skin is In • Introduction: The Big Issues • 1. Get the Glossary: The Essentials of Good Skincare • 2. Wakeup to MakeUp: Beauty Tips for Brighter Skin • 3. On the Go: Skincare Outside the Bathroom • 4. The Night Shift: Skincare Before Bedtime • 5. SOS: Skincare Saviours • 6. At the Derm: Your Guide to Skincare Procedures • 7. The Back of the Bottle: Decoding Cult Products • Tips and Notes • Acknowledgments • About the Author • Index

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Book SynopsisA dawn-to-dusk instruction manual for living effortlessly and elegantly in the modern world.Trade Review'An immaculately designed instruction manual' - 10 MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Morning Routine • 2. Fitness • 3. Grooming • 4. Work • 5. Wellness/Mental Health • 6. Eating & Drinking • 7. Socialising • 8. Home • 9. Play

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