Tento autor se zaměřuje na propojení světa literatury a každodenního života. Prostřednictvím svých děl zkoumá neobvyklá místa, jako jsou zapadlé knihovny a odlehlé pracovní prostory, často se zaměřením na kurátorství a sběratelství. Jeho styl je zvídavý a umožňuje čtenářům objevovat méně známé aspekty kultury a historie.
Supported by the National TrustQuirky and fascinating facts about Britain’s favourite subject – the weather. Includes all sorts of weird and wonderful weather words from around the country. Supercharge your small talk, never be stuck for something to say.
Rooms of Their Own travels around the world, examining the unique spaces in which famous writers created their most notable work.
Covering topics such as getting started, shed styles, materials, foundations, hardware and finishing, The Haynes Shed Manual provides step-by-step instructions and wide-covering advice on all aspects of planning and building sheds. Written by two shed experts, it's for the enthusiastic DIYer and those considering taking on a project.
Focusing on the creative environments of over 50 iconic artists, this richly illustrated book delves into their spaces, habits, and routines. It aims to inspire art lovers by showcasing the unique workspaces that fueled the creativity of some of the world's most-loved artists, offering a glimpse into their daily lives and artistic processes.
"The so-called "Book Towns" of the world are dedicated havens of literature, and the ultimate dream of book lovers everywhere. Book Towns takes readers on a richly illustrated tour of the 40 semi-officially recognized literary towns around the world and outlines the history and development of each community, and offers practical travel advice. Many Book Towns have emerged in areas of marked attraction, such as Ureña in Spain or Fjaerland in Norway, where bookshops have been set up in buildings including former ferry waiting rooms and banks. While the UK has the best-known examples at Hay, Wigtown and Sedbergh, the book has a broad international appeal, featuring locations such as Jimbochu in Japan, College Street in Calcutta, and major unofficial "book cities" such as Buenos Aires." - -Amazon.com
Art Day by Day' presents snapshots of the most exciting, unusual and noteworthy art events from around the world and throughout history through direct testimonies, eyewitness accounts and contemporary chroniclers. Each day has its own section, starting with an extended quote giving artists, critics and commentators their voice to speak directly to us, followed by a brief explanatory text, and ending with other important events in art on that day e.g. births, deaths and exhibition openings. Not every entry is momentous, but all are significant. Yes, there are thefts, murders, artistic mishaps and eureka moments, but there are also more relatable episodes such as President Theodore Roosevelt's doodles, Michelangelo writing to his nephew about his kidney stones and Monet getting the green light for his water garden. Every day has a story to tell
This delightful literary celebration will make every bibliophile laugh out loud, even in the library.
"This is a book of book lists. Not of the '1,001 Books You MUST Read Before You Die' variety but lists that tell stories. Lists that make you smile, make you wonder, and see titles together in entirely new ways. From Bin Laden's bookshelf to the books most frequently left in hotels, from prisoners' favourite books to MPs' most borrowed books, these lists are proof that a person's bookcase tells you everything you need to know about them, and sometimes more besides."--
Delving into the intricate relationship between sexuality and spirituality, this book invites readers to explore the transformative power of their union. It offers insights into how sexual magic can enhance spiritual intimacy, encouraging a deeper understanding of human experiences. Through this exploration, readers are guided on a journey that promises to change their perspective on love and connection.
I slipped over in the library this morning. It was the non-friction section
Filled with humor tailored for bibliophiles, this collection features jokes about every aspect of the literary world, from writers and publishers to librarians and typographers. Readers will enjoy a variety of clever quips, including literary puns, April Fool's gags, and amusing anecdotes about books and reading. The author, Alex Johnson, is a seasoned journalist and bibliophile, known for his engaging works that celebrate literature. This book promises laughter for anyone who loves books, making it a perfect addition to any library.
The First Mapping of America tells the story of the General Survey. At the heart of the story lie the remarkable maps and the men who made them - the commanding and highly professional Samuel Holland, Surveyor-General in the North, and the brilliant but mercurial William Gerard De Brahm, Surveyor-General in the South. Battling both physical and political obstacles, Holland and De Brahm sought to establish their place in the firmament of the British hierarchy. Yet the reality in which they had to operate was largely controlled from afar, by Crown administrators in London and the colonies and by wealthy speculators, whose approval or opposition could make or break the best laid plans as they sought to use the Survey for their own ends.
In this book of practical advice, Alex Johnson brings his tremendous enthusiasm and informed passion to answer the question of how to start, and keep your child reading, to ensure a new generation of bookworms are whisked away to new worlds and essential discoveries.
Enjoy daily distraction with this engaging Almanac.
A title that will appeal to those interested in book culture as well as furniture and interior design, "Bookshelf" is the first publication to take bookshelf design as its subject
Hat „Billy” ausgedient? Wer seine Lieblingsbücher nicht in meterlangen Regalen verstecken möchte, sondern sie so präsentieren möchte, dass sie zum Blickfang werden, findet in diesem Buch die richtigen Beispiele. Seien es nun fantasievolle Designlösungen für ein paar wenige ausgewählte Werke oder praktikable Aufbewahrungshilfen in moderner Formensprache, die eine Büchersammlung zum eigenständigen Wohnobjekt werden lassen. Ja selbst witzige Vorschläge, wie der Ikea-Klassiker „Billy” raffiniert aufgemöbelt werden kann, finden sich in diesem überquellenden Ideenfundus. Noch nie konnte so abwechslungsreich mit Büchern gelebt werden. Ein Muss für jeden, der mehr als zwei Bücher sein Eigen nennt – und natürlich genau das richtige Geschenk, wenn es ein Buch sein soll! • Bücher-Möbel, schön wie Kunstwerke • Das aufbauende Geschenk für jeden Bibliomanen • Die besten internationalen Beispiele, natürlich alle mit Hersteller-Websites
Wie Jane Austen, Stephen King, Haruki Murakami, Virgina Woolf u.v.a. ihre Bestseller schufen
Alex Johnson unternimmt eine unterhaltsame Reise durch die Weltliteratur und erzählt von Gewohnheiten, Ritualen und Marotten unserer Lieblingsautorinnen- und autoren – von Kinder und Jugendbuchautorin Astrid Lindgren bis hin zu Horror-Ikone Stephen King. Wir erhalten Zugang zu ihren ganz privaten Lebensräumen, blicken ihnen beim Schreiben über die Schulter und erfahren, wie sie ihre besten Werke geschaffen haben. Ein beeindruckender Trip durch 500 Jahre Weltliteratur mit zahlreichen Fotos und Illustrationen, der zum Weiterlesen verführt.
