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A stunning photographic guide to Taylor Swift's fashion highlights from the author of Harry Styles and the Clothes He Wears.

<b>'This is a book unlike any other, the definitive analysis of David's music, told in a quiet natural way, but with absolute authenticity, by the people around him.' -</b> <b>HERMIONE FARTHINGALE</b><br/><br/><b>'Jerome Soligny is one of the best authorities in the world on David Bowie's career and life in general... His new biography <i>Rainbowman </i>is a thorough and honest account of the great man.' - TONY VISCONTI</b><br/><br/><b>'Jerome is a guy who is still aware that popular music is an art form and not a money suppository. He writes from the heart and is one of the last exemplars of a dying breed. The critic, armed with intelligence and brute compulsive honesty, as dangerous as a river.'</b> - <b>IGGY POP</b><br/><br/><b>'Not long ago, Jerome told me something that I find very true: "David played saxophone, guitar, a bit of keyboards, but above all, he played musicians!" I think he really hit the nail on the head.' - MIKE GARSON</b><br/><br/>In <i>David Bowie Rainbowman</i>, Jerome Soligny tells the story of David Bowie the musician with the help of those intimately involved with the creation of his music.<br/><br/>This uniquely exhaustive work on Bowie's 1967-1980 albums draws on over 150 interviews with the musicians, producers and friends who knew Bowie best, including Robert Fripp, Hermione Farthingale, Lou Reed, George Underwood, Mick Ronson, Carlos Alomar, Trevor Bolder, Mike Garson, Woody Woodmansey and many, many others. With an essay by Soligny on each album followed by oral histories from the most trusted and influential figures in Bowie's musical life, <i>David Bowie Rainbowman </i>is the definitive guide to a singular and mercurial genius - the Rainbowman himself.<br/><br/><b>* With a foreword by Tony Visconti, an introduction by Mike Garson and cover photo by Mick Rock</b><br/><b>* A beautiful and stylish gift for Bowie fans, over 700 pages long, filled with iconic photographs and with striking cover design by Barnbrook</b>

Odd Nerdrum - Making Painting Great Again is a richly illustrated book with texts by philosopher Carl Wegner Korsnes and the artist Odd Nerdrum himself. "Painting as a discipline is ruined; It's time to make painting great again." Thus sounds the masterful painter's philosophy, and these are his appeal points: First and foremost, the painter is a craftsman, in addition, the painter should seek what is always relevant. Nerdrum's idea of making painting great again means reintroducing a quality concept. Again, one should be allowed to say, "I've made something wonderful, and I'm proud of it." It is no coincidence that Aristotle is the thinker who has most influenced the kitsch philosophy. He claims that craft has its utility and value as a means of mediation. Mimesis, or representation, is of value, not only because one finds joy and insight in recognizing a motif, but because one can recreate action in a painting. All human feelings take form in action. Stories that utilize familiar scenes and archetypal situations are, according to Aristotle, of the greatest value, because they are expressions of the universal. Odd Nerdrum gives the discipline of painting back to the people. Art is for the sake of Art. Kitsch, however, is for humans. Removing the intrinsic values of art makes painting a tangible phenomenon again. The feeling of usefulness will return and thus the valuation. Painting is lifted to old heights. Painting is made great again. Carl Wegner Korsnes

How can you tell when a new star is born? When does it become clear that the present moment has the power to change the future for ever? When Tim Bergling held his arm in the air in an iconic pose, he did more than get the crowd to dance - he also totally redefined electronic dance music. This book pays tribute to Tim's musical career and traces his life in images from his childhood to some of his biggest gigs, including some rare personal moments.

On December 31, 2020, the world was shocked to learn about the death of hip-hop legend MF DOOM. Born in London and raised in the suburban enclave of Long Beach, New York, Daniel Dumile Jr.'s love of cartoons and comic books would soon turn him into one of hip-hop's most enigmatic, prolific, and influential figures.<br/><br/><i>The Chronicles of DOOM: Unraveling Rap's Masked Iconoclast</i> recounts the rise, fall, redemption, and untimely demise of MF DOOM. Broken down into five sections: The Man, The Myth, The Mask, The Music, and The Legend, journalist S. H. Fernando chronicles the life of Daniel Dumile Jr., beginning in the house he grew up in in Long Beach, NY, through to the mysterious, masked icon that he was to become. Centring the music, Fernando deftly lays out the history of east-coast rap against DOOM's life story and dissects the personas, projects, tracks, and lyrics that led to his immortality.<br/><br/>Including exclusive interviews with those who worked closely with him, the book provides an unknown, intimate, behind the scenes look into the life of MF DOOM, a supervillain on stage and hero to those who paid attention.

Scandinavian Design in the Doll's House takes the reader through the changing trends in Scandinavian interior design 1950-2000, in miniature. It was in Scandinavia modernist design came to interest toy makers on a considerable scale and this unique production of dolls houses and dolls house furniture in modern style is prized both by collectors and by children at play. The book captures the Nordic way of life that has influenced interior design throughout the world. Childlike in some ways, voyeuristic in others, this book is a must for anyone who loves modernist design.

<b>Celebrate Christmas like Harry, Ron, and Hermione with over 50 recipes inspired by holiday celebrations in the Harry Potter films!</b><br/><br/>Filled with recipes ranging from fan favourites like treacle tart; Yule Ball-inspired appetisers and punches; to classic British dishes such as Neville Longbottom's Toad in a Hole and Bubble and Squeak, there are sweet treats, hearty entrees, and delicious drinks for every holiday gathering-from small family dinners to parties for friends and neighbours.<br/><br/>The <i>Harry Potter: Official Christmas Cookbook </i>features full colour photography of your favourite stills and characters from the acclaimed film franchise, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips to ensure every cook makes magic in the kitchen.