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Richard Williams

    13. březen 1947

    Richard Williams byl vizionářským animátorem, který posunul hranice umělecké tvorby v animovaném filmu. Jeho mistrovské dílo, nedokončený celovečerní film, je legendou mezi animátory, stejně jako jeho práce na celovečerním filmu, který oživil klasické postavy způsobem, jaký dosud nebyl viděn. Williamsova práce vyniká svým detailním zpracováním, plynulostí pohybu a schopností přenést emoce na plátno. Jeho vliv na animaci je nesmírný a jeho přístup k řemeslu je dodnes inspirací pro nové generace tvůrců.

    The Animator's Survival Kit: Runs, Jumps and Skips
    Coal and Community in Wales
    The Animator's Survival Kit: Walks
    Magická 10
    Život a smrt Ayrtona Senny
    Černá a bílá
    • Život a smrt Ayrtona Senny

      • 200 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení

      Ayrton Senna ještě neuměl pořádně chodit a už projížděl první zatáčky okolo domu na motokáře poháněné motorem ze sekačky. "Je to budoucí mistr světa," říkal o něm později Emerson Fittipaldi, když dvaadvacetiletého kluka představoval nejvýznamnějším osobnostem ve Formuli 1. Světovým šampiónem se stal třikrát. Mnozí ho dodnes považují za nejlepšího jezdce, který kdy seděl za volantem monopostu F1. Jeho tragická smrt na okruhu v Imole v roce 1994 šokovala celý svět a vybudovala kult velikána Ayrtona Senny. Kniha Richarda Williamse je stejná jako Brazilcův život - poutavá, rozmanitá a plná kontrastů. Ayrtona Sennu obdivovali přátelé i soupeři, získal si sympatie miliónu fanoušků po celém světě, ale nejednou neváhal vytlačit své soupeře z trati nebo se postavit autoritám v motorsportu i politice. Jezdil tak, jak žil - vždy na plný plyn. "Nenarodil se, aby skončil druhý! Ayrton Senna da Silva. Ohromující charizma, nezlomná bojovnost a talent od formulového boha. Milovaný, ale místy až přehnaně glorifikovaný. Jedním slovem: nezapomenutelný." Števo Eisele, komentátor F1

      Život a smrt Ayrtona Senny2024
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    • Život a smrť Ayrtona Sennu

      • 208 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      Ayrton Senna ešte nevedel poriadne chodiť a už zdolával prvé zákruty okolo domu na motokáre poháňanej motorom z kosačky. „Je to budúci majster sveta,“ povedal o ňom neskôr Emerson Fittipaldi, keď dvadsaťdvaročného chlapca predstavoval najdôležitejším ľuďom vo Formule 1. Majstrom sveta sastal trikrát. Mnohí ho dodnes považujú za najlepšieho jazdca, aký kedy sedel za volantom monopostu F1. Jeho tragická smrť na okruhu v Imole v roku 1994 šokovala celý svet a vybudovala kult velikána Ayrtona Sennu. Kniha Richarda Williamsa je rovnaká ako život Brazílčana – pútavá, rozmanitá a plná kontrastov. Ayrtona Sennu obdivovali priatelia aj súperi, naklonil si milióny fanúšikov po celom svete, no svojich oponentov neváhal neraz vytlačiť z trate alebo sa postaviť autoritám v motošporte aj v politike. Jazdil tak, ako žil – vždy na plný plyn.

      Život a smrť Ayrtona Sennu2024
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    • Coal and Community in Wales

      • 128 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      Back in the early 1980s, young freelance press photographer Richard Williams began documenting the decline of the south Wales coal industry. He was there with his cameras as the coal workers walked out in opposition to Margaret Thatcher's government's program of pit closures, and followed the 1984-85 Miners' Strike - a key moment in UK history - to its end and beyond, seeing miners march back to work after their year-long struggle. From a coalmining family south Wales herself, Amanda Powell was starting her career as a junior reporter on a local newspaper during the same period, and the two worked together on some of the events unfolding. They went on to marry. Williams and Powell have come together to co-author this book, each drawing on their work and experiences from this fraught period, and speaking again to contacts made at the time. The result is a book giving a unique perspective on the Miners' Strike, taking an in-depth 'before and after' look at life in the South Wales Coalfield through Powell's text and Williams' accompanying images. In this striking collection of photographs, many previously unseen, Williams' camera captures defiance and solidarity against the odds during the strike and beyond.

      Coal and Community in Wales2024
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    • The Road

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Part guidebook, part travelogue but definitely all adventure, join author Richard Williams and photographer Manish Maharja as they cross the Nepalese Himalayas on a mountain bike. Originally from the UK, but now resident in Switzerland, Richard details this most remarkable of journeys through some of the most stunning landscapes and environments the world has to offer. Along with the remarkable textual and photographic account, the book also contains maps, details about accommodation, places of interest and plenty of other information you might need if you fancy undertaking the journey yourself. Take The Road and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will never, ever forget.

      The Road2024
    • Award-winning writer Richard Williams narrates the remarkable history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, an iconic motorsport event celebrating its centenary in 2023. Established by a group of Frenchmen in 1923, the race captivates spectators, major manufacturers seeking publicity, and drivers aiming to join its prestigious roll of honour. Notable manufacturers like Bugatti, Bentley, and Alfa Romeo participated between the wars, later joined by Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Ford, Porsche, Audi, and Toyota, all contributing to intense inter-marque rivalries. Over the years, the event has developed a rich folklore, featuring tales of leaking petrol tanks sealed with chewing gum, a driver making a last pit-stop for a fill-up and a glass of champagne, and a woman driving her MG through the night in a fur coat. The race has seen competitors from diverse backgrounds, including princes, debutantes, drug smugglers, and a Nazi spy. Hollywood has also been drawn to its allure, with Steve McQueen starring in Le Mans in 1971 and James Mangold directing Le Mans '66 in 2019. However, the event was marred by the 1955 tragedy, where 82 people lost their lives due to a competing car, casting a shadow over the sport's future.

      24 Hours - Signed Edition2024
    • Seeking God's Truth in a Troubled World

      • 158 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      Exploring themes of fear, anxiety, forgiveness, and prayer, this book offers a profound devotional experience that transcends basic principles. It aims to inspire readers while imparting deeper truths about living a Godly life amidst a troubled world. Richard provides insightful teachings that address various pertinent subjects, making it a valuable resource for those seeking spiritual growth and understanding.

      Seeking God's Truth in a Troubled World2023
    • According to political histories and popular memory, he was a failure of a king, who was forced to surrender his kingdom to the East India Company, on the eve of the Indian Uprising of 1857. On the other hand, in musical histories, he is remembered either as a decadent aesthete or a path-breaking genius. The Scattered Court excavates the place of music in his court in Lucknow and his court-in-exile at Matiyaburj, Calcutta (1856-1887). The book charts the movement of musicians and dancers between these courts, as well as the transregional circulation of intellectual traditions and musical genres, and demonstrates the importance of the exile period for the rise of Calcutta as a celebrated center of Hindustani classical music. .

      The Scattered Court2023
    • A celebration of the centenary of the world's most famous motor race, the Le Mans 24 Hours

      24 Hours2023
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    • Fragments of Youth

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      When it comes to relationships, Will is living in the shadow of best friend and tempestuous lead singer Jake. That’s until he meets Amy, a girl with headstrong aspirations of her own, who seemingly sees him for who he really is.As SharpShooter embark on a riotous tour of the UK, Will must navigate tragedy and temptation to keep both his band together and first love alive.

      Fragments of Youth2022
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    • Zwycięska rodzina

      • 336 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení

      Inspirująca i motywująca historia ojca, który jeszcze przed narodzeniem swoich córek – Venus i Sereny – przygotował dla nich odważny plan na życie, który realizowany systematycznie i konsekwentnie, zaowocował jednym z największych sukcesów w historii zawodowego tenisa. Zwycięska rodzina to fascynujące i szczegółowe wspomnienia Richarda Williamsa, biznesmena, trenera tenisa, a przede wszystkim ojca. Jak udało mu się pogodzić rolę trenera z rolą ojca, skąd się wzięła jego odkrywcza wizja i w jaki sposób ją realizował – tego przez długi czas nie wyjawiał. Dopiero na kartach tej inspirującej książki przedstawił historię sukcesu swojego i córek, osiągniętego dzięki walce, determinacji, ciężkiej pracy i rodzinie. Williams w ujmujący sposób opisuje życie rodzinne oparte na najważniejszych dla niego zasadach: odwadze, pewności siebie, poświęceniu, wierze, a przede wszystkim – miłości. Od najmłodszych lat zmuszony walczyć z przeciwnościami losu stworzył kochającą się rodzinę i wychował dwie wspaniałe gwiazdy tenisa. Na podstawie niesamowitej historii życia Richarda Williamsa nakręcono kinowy film King Richard z Willem Smithem w tytułowej roli! Moje dzieci trenować zaczęły wcześnie, nie tylko na kortach tenisowych. Zabierałem je ze sobą do pracy, żeby już od najmłodszych lat uczyły się, jak ważne jest planowanie, odpowiedzialność i pracowitość. - Richard Williams

      Zwycięska rodzina2021
      4,0
    • FLEXIBILITY AND WEIGHTFrom Richard Williams' The Animator's Survival Kit comes key chapters in mini form. The Animator's Survival Kit is the essential tool for animators.

      The Animator's Survival Kit: Flexibility and Weight2021
      5,0
    • The Culture Factory

      • 144 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      The Culture Factory: Architecture and the Contemporary Art Museum examines museum design using international examples from Western Europe, China, Brazil and the USA. Written accessibly, it argues that the development of the art museum since the mid-1970s has involved the deliberate blurring of boundaries between different categories of art.

      The Culture Factory2021
      4,0
    • The iconoclastic critic of modern architecture and mass culture, Reyner Banham.

      Reyner Banham Revisited2021
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    • RUNS, JUMPS AND SKIPSFrom Richard Williams' The Animator's Survival Kit comes key chapters in mini form. The Animator's Survival Kit is the essential tool for animators.

      The Animator's Survival Kit: Runs, Jumps and Skips2021
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    • The Animator's Survival Kit: Walks

      • 80 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení

      WALKSFrom Richard Williams' The Animator's Survival Kit comes key chapters in mini form. The Animator's Survival Kit is the essential tool for animators.

      The Animator's Survival Kit: Walks2021
      5,0
    • The Boy

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení

      A biography of motor racing legend Stirling Moss, told in 60 brief chapters, by the writer who knew him best

      The Boy2021
      4,4
    • Featuring a compilation of nearly one hundred humorous anecdotes, the book showcases pranks and gags played by law enforcement officers over several decades, from the 1930s to today. Richard "Buz" Williams, a retired police officer, shares funny moments from his family of Los Angeles PD officers and his own experiences in the Long Beach PD. This collection offers a lighthearted glimpse into the lighter side of police work, making it an entertaining read for those interested in law enforcement or seeking a good laugh.

      Police Pranks, Jokes, and Other Stories Not Suitable For Children2020
    • The Contentious Crown

      Public Discussion of the British Monarchy in the Reign of Queen Victoria

      • 284 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Focusing on the public discourse surrounding the monarchy, this study explores commentary from Victorian newspapers, journals, pamphlets, and parliamentary debates. It examines how the monarchy was perceived and discussed during a pivotal era in British history, highlighting the contentious nature of royal representation and public opinion. Through a detailed analysis of various media, it sheds light on the complexities of monarchy and its impact on society in the Victorian age.

      The Contentious Crown2020
    • A Race with Love and Death

      • 400 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      Dick Seaman was the quintessential motorsport hero of the 1930s, becoming the first Englishman to win a race for Mercedes-Benz and the last grand prix driver to perish at the wheel before World War II. Award-winning author Richard Williams uncovers the remarkable yet overlooked story of a driver whose rivalries with the icons of motor racing's golden age inspired a post-war generation of British champions. Born into wealth and educated at Rugby and Cambridge, Seaman's privileged upbringing included house parties, jazz, and fast cars. His passion for motor racing turned into an obsession, leading him to abandon university to chase his dreams, often relying on his parents for funds to acquire better vehicles. In 1937, he joined the prestigious, state-sponsored Mercedes team despite the escalating political tensions between Britain and Germany. A year later, he won the German Grand Prix alongside the beautiful daughter of BMW's founder. Their summer wedding caused a rift with his family that remained unresolved when he tragically crashed in the rain while leading at Spa, dying at just 26. This gripping tale of speed, romance, and tragedy unfolds in an era of rising tensions, highlighting the urgency of living life to the fullest.

      A Race with Love and Death2020
      4,1
    • The Sheriff of Geneva

      • 128 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      A cache of Venezuelan gold bullion is hijacked en route to safe-keeping in a bank vault, deep in the Swiss countryside; the heist orchestrated by the elusive Mr Bonjour, an international man of mystery and villain.

      The Sheriff of Geneva2020
      4,4
    • Paul Smith's Cycling Scrapbook

      • 255 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Were it not for a serious crash in his teens, fashion designer Paul Smith might have become known as a successful racing cyclist. His cycling career cut short, and after a six-month spell in the hospital, he opened a small boutique in England in 1970. Today, Paul Smith is one of the UK’s most successful exports, with over 350 shops worldwide. It was only relatively recently, however, that Smith publicly returned to the world of cycling.This lively scrapbook illustrates Smith’s favorite people, races, and places in the cycling world through the images and ephemera that inspired him. From his collection of cycling jerseys and his extensive library of cycling publications and brochures of the 1950s and 1960s to the inspiration he has found in his cycling heroes (Coppi, Anquetil, Bartali) and his collaborations with bike-makers (Mercian and Pinarello) and race organizers, this is a personal and highly visual journey that connects Smith’s love of cycling with his love of design.Paul Smith’s Cycling Scrapbook is a winning combination of design and the world’s most increasingly popular pastime, sure to thrill cycling fans and fashion enthusiasts everywhere.

      Paul Smith's Cycling Scrapbook2016
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    • Černá a bílá

      • 264 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Kontroverzní memoáry otce legendárních tenistek Sereny a Venus. Otec tenistek Venus a Sereny Williamsových Richard Williams měl se svými dcerami velké plány. Rozhodl se z nich udělat šampionky, a to ještě dávno předtím, než dokázaly v rukou udržet raketu. Co ho k tomuto rozhodnutí vedlo? Jak celá rodina žila v rasistické Louisianě a s čím se na cestě za slávou musela potýkat?

      Černá a bílá2014
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    • Imperial glory

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      Having been stretched across the galaxy by their loyalty to the Emperor, the Brimlock Eleventh Imperial Guard are presented with one final battle that will allow them the reward they all seek - to colonise the distant world of Voor and live out the rest of their days in peace.

      Imperial glory2011
    • "In the dark and dangerous world of Warhammer, the might of Chaos overshadows the mortal races. From the cold north, barbarian hordes sweep down to consume all in their path; beastmen stalk the forests; mutants live among men, spreading their corruption and foulness. The Chaos Gods command vast armies of daemons, beasts and mortals, who have turned to dark worship, and ever do they revel in the shedding of blood."--Publisher description.

      Opisculum Daemonis: Liber Chaotica Volumes I.-V.2009
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    • Exodus

      • 142 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      Der Reggaemusiker Bob Marley ist weltweit einer der wichtigsten Vertreter aus dem Bereich Rock & Pop. Das 1977 erschienene Album "Exodus" stellt einen Höhepunkt in seinem Schaffen dar. 30 Jahre später erschien dieser Bildband, der durch etliche Textbeiträge von Marleys Weggefährten ergänzt wird und die turbulenten Ereignisse im Jahr 1977 in Jamaika und in Marleys Leben (u.a. Attentatsversuch) schildert. Enthalten ist außerdem die Schallplatte "Exodus" als CD. Das sehr attraktive Buch und die CD könnten in ÖB sicher auch getrennt eingearbeitet werden und dadurch mehr Ausleihen bringen. Insgesamt eine schöne, aber nicht notwendige Ergänzung von wichtigeren Titeln, u.a. "Bob Marley - catch a fire" von T. White (BA 8/93). (3)

      Exodus2007
    • Magická 10

      • 247 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Osobnosti světové kopané Kniha vypráví příběh jediného čísla - desítky, kterou na fotbalovém dresu nosí hráči nezřídka platící za mozek a tvůrčího ducha týmu. Čísla, na něž spoléhá mančaft i fanoušci. Čísla, které cítí šanci dřív než nastane a v obraně soupeře dokáže najít skulinu, kterou všichni ostatní přehlídnou. Desítce je věnovaná celá kniha - deset kapitol, zaměřených na jedenáct velkých postav světové kopané - plejáda hráčů, které nelze nazvat jinak než fotbalovými mágy. Nebudou se nudit ani znalci ani méně erudovaní příznivci kopané.

      Magická 102007
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    • Liber Chaotica Complete

      Being an account of the dark secrets and arcane law of the most terible mysteries and hidden truths of the ruinous powers

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      The Liber Chaotica is a series of background books about the gods and servants of Chaos written by Richard Williams and Marijan Von Staufer. They were released one after another in 2003 and 2004.The books are presented in the form of the fictional writings of Richter Kless, a character of the Warhammer world. The authors take the role of an editor who goes through Kless' works, which contains studies, illustrations and excerpts from other fictional sources. The Liber Chaotica also provides background related to the Warhammer 40.000 universe, written as cryptic records of recurring visions Kless suffered. Being an account of the dark secrets and arcane law of the most terible mysteries and hidden truths of the ruinous powers (Warhammer) This book is the most in-depth examination available of the terrible Chaos powers that so threaten the Warhammer Old World, Games Workshop's grim fantasy land. Each of the four Chaos powers is examined in fascinating detail. This volume combines the classic Liber Chaotica series of background books and reveals more secrets on Chaos Undivided, which every Warhammer fan will be desperate to know. Liber Chaotica: Complete edition collecting all previous books into a single volume and including as well as a fifth volume called Liber Undivided was released in 2006.

      Liber Chaotica Complete2006
      4,4
    • Enzo Ferrari

      • 352 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      For tens of millions of people around the world, a single name evokes the world of speed - Enzo Ferrari.

      Enzo Ferrari2002
      3,9
    • The Animator's Survival Kit

      • 392 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      "A manual of methods, principles and formulas for classical, computer, games, stop motion and internet animators"--Cover.

      The Animator's Survival Kit2001
      4,4
    • Long Distance Call

      Writings on Music

      • 268 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Whether the subject is Duke Ellington or Chet Baker from the world of jazz, soul singer Gladys Knight, or sixties rock iconoclasts the Velvet Underground, here is the music that has lasted, whose makers were always in it for the long run.

      Long Distance Call2000
    • Good Grief...Third Grade

      • 152 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      Good grief. . .it's Marsha and Roger!Marsha Cessano, Collette Murphy's neighbor, promised her parents that third grade will be her best school year ever--no messy desk, no temper, no tricks. But that yucky Roger Friday will do anything to get Marsha in trouble! Now third grade couldn't have been crazier--because Marsha and Roger have to work on a class project together!A spin-off of the popular Murphy series!

      Good Grief...Third Grade1994
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