Engelska

Hilma Af Klint Catalogue Raisonné [Bok / Inbunden]

In the world where brands take from the culture, through its four-decade existence Stone Island has been contributing to it. The long roster of its celebrity fans includes Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, rappers Drake and Travis Scott, and football guru Pep Guardiola. But it s not the celebrity nod that has made Stone Island a cultural cornerstone; it was the brand s ardent everyday fans who have always appreciated its mix of performance and toughness. At the center of Stone Island s success lies its relentless pursuit of excellence in design, and uncompromising spirit of experimentation with fabric treatment and dyeing techniques. This product-oriented stance has secured the brand s unique place outside of fashion s hierarchy. This definitive monograph captures the story of Stone Island, combining its history and ethos into one definitive source. With never-before-seen images and three major texts capturing the brand s story, it will surely delight the brand s diehard fans as well as those who are new to the world of Stone Island.

The leather motorcycle jacket is more than a coat; it's a mentality. Beginning in the early twentieth century, airplanes, automobiles, and motorcycles redefined freedom, idealized speed, and captured the hearts of men and women alike. The leather jackets developed to protect pilots, racers, and motorists from the elements came to symbolize a romantic sense of rugged adventure. In particular, motorcycle jackets maintained this ideal for decades to come. The first of its kind, this beautiful classic book traces the evolution of the motorcycle jacket over the past century. Hundreds of jackets and accessories from dozens of leather companies past and present are featured in over 1,000 rich color photos--with careful attention to details, original catalog pages, and full pricing information. Surrounding the jackets is a fascinating array of historical photos that capture the motorcycle culture and will make any enthusiast swoon.

Mcmillen [Bok / Häftad]

Sampanerna från Kanton: F.H af Chapmans kinesiska gouacher är en bok om 99 kinesiska akvareller som befunnit sig på svensk mark sedan slutet av 1700-talet. Fredrik af Chapman var skeppsbyggare och varvsamiral. Tillsammans med C A Ehrensvärd blev han en av förgrundsgestalterna i kung Gustaf III:s uppbyggnad av svenska flottans isfria hamnstad i Karlskrona i södra Sverige. Fredrik af Chapmans 99 gouacher föreställer kinesiska båtar på stilla hav med varierande last samt tre med scenerier från magasinen och hamnen i Kanton. På varje tavla är båtmodellens kinesiska namn textad med latinska bokstäver. Båtarna är målade i lager med gouache, en täckande vattenfärg på tunt orientaliskt papper. Gouacherna vittnar om 1700-talets kantonesiska exportmåleri och är samtidigt kunskapsbärare av svensk internationell sjöfart och politik för tiden då Ostindiska Kompaniets verkade i sin mest expansiva period. Gouacherna är därför också ett tidsdokument, som berättar om kosmopoliter under 1700-talet med nytänkande inom sjöfart, arkitektur och kultur. Här ser man delar av den svenska handelsflottan i Kina och bilderna vittnar om en global 1700-talsvärld. Gouacherna hängde på samma plats från år 1786 framtill 2014. Många frågor besvaras i boken men vem eller vilka som skapade verken har förblivit ett mysterium. Boken innehåller samtliga 99 gouacher både i sin helhet och med en del förstorade detaljer.

 French flower painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840) devoted himself exclusively to capturing the diversity of flowering plants in watercolor paintings which were then published as copper engravings, with careful botanical descriptions. The darling of wealthy Parisian patrons including Napoleon's wife Josephine, he was dubbed "the Raphael of flowers," and is regarded to this day as a master of botanical illustration.<br/><br/>This elegant catalogue brings together all engravings from Redouté's illustrations of Roses and Choix des plus belles fleurs (Selection of the Most Beautiful Flowers) and the most astounding images from The Lilies. Offering a vibrant overview of Redouté's admixture of accuracy and beauty, it is also a privileged glimpse into the magnificent gardens and greenhouses of a bygone Paris. 

The Dutch Golden Age spawned some of historyÔÇÖs greatest artists and artisans, but few can boast the genius of Rembrandt. This XL-sized monograph gathers the artistÔÇÖs 330 paintings in exquisite reproductions and details that reveal how RembrandtÔÇÖs painted works are built of intricaciesÔÇöthe totality of each subtle wrinkle, gaze, or figure.