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1866réf. 2353161Cleveland Ohio: Walsh & Lavelle 1866. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Light 1 inch spot on rear board corners a bit rubbed front and end matter foxed pencil name on front endpaper. Binding tight and square text clean bright and unmarked. 1866 Hard Cover. xxiii 461 pp. Brown cloth gilt titles gilt and black decorations top edge gilt engraved frontispiece and plates. MacLeod traces the emergence and development of Marian devotion across the North American continent. MacLeod a Catholic priest and author explores how the veneration of the Virgin Mary shaped the religious and cultural landscape from colonial times through the first half of the nineteenth century. Walsh & Lavelle hardcover
réf. B9780230577039Hardback. New. In recent years the 'Popular Shakespeare' phenomenon has become ever more pervasive: in fringe productions mainstream theatre or the mass media Shakespeare is increasingly constructed as an authentic part of popular culture. A vivid account of Shakespeare in performance since the 1990s this book examines what 'Shakespeare' means to us today. hardcover
réf. B9780230321434Hardback. New. While the arms race of the post-war period has been widely discussed Purcell explores the under-acknowledged but critical role another kind of 'race' - that is race as a biological and sociological concept - played within the global and cultural Cold War. hardcover
réf. B9780230364042Paperback / softback. New. What do audiences do as they watch a Shakespearean play It surveys some of the most influential ideas about spectatorship in contemporary performance studies and analyses the strategies employed both in the texts themselves and by modern theatre practitioners to position audiences in particular ways. paperback
réf. B9780230279766Paperback / softback. New. This introductory guide to one of Webster's most widely-studied plays offers a scene-by-scene commentary of the play in performance a brief history of the text and first performances case studies of key productions a wide sampling of critical opinion and further reading. paperback
réf. B9780300212013Paperback / softback. New. In this lively historical examination of American federalism a leading scholar in the field refutes the widely accepted notion that the founding fathers carefully crafted a constitutional balance of power between the states and the federal government. Edward Purcell bases his argument on close analysis of the Constitution's original structure and the ways that structure both induced and accommodated changes over the centuries. There was no clear agreement among the founding fathers regarding the 'true' nature of American federalism Purcell contends nor was there a consensus on 'correct' lines dividing state and national authority. Furthermore even had there been some true 'original' understanding the elastic and dynamic nature of the constitutional structure would have made it impossible for subsequent generations to maintain any original or permanent balance. The author traces the evolution of federalism through the centuries focusing particularly on shifting interpretations founded on political interests. He concludes with insights into current issues of federal power and a discussion of the grounds on which legitimate decisions about federal and state power should rest. paperback
réf. B9780521148122Paperback / softback. New. Dr Prucell examines the Boxer Uprising of 1900. He based this 1963 study mainly on freshly published Chinese sources and he examined the origin and development of this important movement in Chinese history. This valuable work will interest historians of the Far East and to everyone interested in the emergence of China. paperback
réf. B9780521012805Paperback / softback. New. Emmanuel Levinas was a significant twentieth century thinker in the fields of philosophy phenomenology and religion. In this book Michael Purcell outlines the basic themes of Levinas' thought and their usefulness to fundamental and practical theology. paperback
réf. B9780300078046Hardback. New. This text examines ideas about the nature of constitutional government the legitimacy of judicial lawmaking and the proper role of the federal courts. It focuses on the Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis and his opinion on the 1938 landmark case Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins. hardcover
réf. Z1-U-001-02696Chivers Large print Chivers Windsor Paragon & C. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library so some stamps and wear but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C unknown
1762réf. 1410537London: Henry Roberts; John Welcker; H. Simmons 1762 c.1762-1775. Mixed Editions. Hardcover. Octavos four volumes. In Very Good minus condition. Bound in full leather with gilt ornamentation to edges; Rebacked with original leather to boards preserved. Spines have red and black labels with gilt titling and ornamentation. The finish of the mottled calf shows extensive craquelure with no cracking indicating structure damage. Boards have minor cracking to spines rubbing wear throughout bumping to spine ends and corners and minor chipping to fore corners. Volume 2 boards have slight cocking. Volume 3 boards have cracking to the front joint. Textblocks have illustrated frontispieces occasional light stains and offsetting and light age toning throughout. All pages are engraved. Volume 1 textblock has pencil writing to the front pastedown and a small tear to the top end of the gutter between the front free end pages. Volume 2 textblock has occasional scattered pencil marks to margins. Volume 3 textblock has a tear to the bottom margin of page 117 not impacting text. Shelved in Room A. CONTENTS: VOL I: 6 200 pages plus a frontispiece published by Henry Roberts- VOL II: 6 200 pages plus a frontispiece published in 1762 by Henry Roberts- VOL III: 6 185 190-191 188-189 186-187 192-200 pages plus a frontispiece published by H. Simmons- VOL IIII: 6 112 pages plus a frontispiece published by John Welcker. A total of approximately 600 pieces of music included herein the vast majority being one page long each illustrated with an engraved headpiece. This four-volume set comprises mixed editions with a publication date provided only for volume 2. Due to the absence of publication dates on the remaining volumes specific editions cannot be conclusively identified. "Clio and Euterpe or British Harmony" has been published by various people throughout the years beginning in 1739 until 1780. It played an important role in documenting and popularizing British musician traditions making it both a cultural archive and a practical music book for performers of the period. 1410537. Special Collections - Upstairs. Henry Roberts; John Welcker; H. Simmons hardcover
réf. 21051401Singapore 1929 Kelly & Walsh. Orange boards very good dj. 43p. 3 b.w. illustrations from ancient Chinese drawings bright copy with a tiny bit of edge foxing else clean and solid bibliographical note. FIRST & ONLY EDITION A lovely work with some Chinese characters in the text and a bibliographical note. Drawing on the ancient classic works of Chinese poetry from some of the greats such as Tu Fu Li Po et al. Also with a good look at the use of Chinese chara- cters to convey the beauty of the written word. Fascinating essay. Beautifully printed by Kelly & Walsh. unknown
réf. 21051402Singapore 1929 Kelly & Walsh. Orange boards very good43p. 3 b. w. illustrations from ancient Chinese drawings edge wear solid bibliographical notes. S C A R C E FIRST & ONLY EDITION A lovely work with some Chinese characters in the text and a bibliographical note. Drawing on the ancient classic works of Chinese poetry from some of the greats such as Tu Fu Li Po et al. Also with a good look at the use of Chinese chara- cters to convey the beauty of the written word. Fascinating essay. Beautifully printed by Kelly & Walsh. unknown
réf. Z1-G-006-02890Paragon Publishers. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library so some stamps and wear but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Paragon Publishers unknown
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2019réf. 2-1526602539Raven Books 2019. Hardcover. New. 448 pages. 8.58x5.43x1.50 inches. Raven Books hardcover
réf. 35245Thames & Hudson. New. Hardcover. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request – – IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - FLAWLESS COPY BRAND NEW PRISTINE NEVER OPENED ; 1414 illustrations 136 in color. -- La Bijouterie Française au XIXe Siècle by Henri Vever is an indispensable survey of the jewelry produced in Paris from the Empire to the Art Nouveau period. Since it was first published in three volumes nearly one hundred years ago it has become the definitive source of information for the jewelry profession as well as for those who simply revel in the intricate beauty of fabulous jewels. Now for the first time the entire text is available in English in a single volume. Vever himself a highly accomplished jeweler compiled a study that charts the histories of both the humblest and the most famous of his colleagues including Bapst Boucheron Falize Fontenay Pouquet Froment-Meurice Gaillard Lalique Mellerio and Wièse. This vivid contemporary account is full of data gathered directly from the jewelers themselves or from their descendants. It contains fascinating anecdotes concerning Imperial and Royal commissions together with entertaining tales of workshop practices. In crediting the designers chasers engravers and enamelers who collaborated with the famous jewelry houses Vever acknowledged the talents of technicians who often worked anonymously. In identifying unrecorded craftsmen he made his book a unique document. Political economic and industrial developments are discussed as are their repercussions on society and fashion. With his intimate knowledge of techniques Vever was able to analyze changes that were continually taking place in manufacturing processes. He also recorded the changing styles in jewelry and their sources of inspiration ranging from the Antique to the Orient. A unique feature of this English-language edition is the inclusion for the first time of over 130 color illustrations of pieces many from Vever's collection which appeared only in black and white in the original. -- with a bonus offer--; 520-vever; Henri Vever Katherine Purcell Henri Vever / Vever's French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century TRANSLATION OF: La Bijouterie Française au XIXe Siècle survey of the jewelry produced in Paris from the Empire to the Art Nouveau period. Since it was firs . 0500237840 . Thames & Hudson hardcover
2006réf. 86146Phaidon Press. New. Hardcover. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened -- 292 pages. -- with a bonus offer--; The Most Comprehensive Monograph on the Pioneering Swiss Graphic Designer Ever Published "A visual poet a resourceful designer and a pioneer in education--across all forms his creations spoke with the same unified harmony of line color and image. He taught discipline clarity honesty and integrity through example. In a profession critically short on such values his life and work continue to personify the ideal of a committed humane and conscientious designer." Kerry William Purcell author Josef Müller-Brockmann 1914-96 was one of the most important and prolific voices of graphic design who created many of twentieth century's most significant and memorable posters. He was a leading practitioner and theorist of the Swiss Style which emphasized cleanliness readability and objectivity. Beginning with the opening of his own studio in Zurich in 1936 and working until his death in 1996 the mark he left behind is immeasurable. JOSEF MÜLLER-BROCKMANN by Kerry William Purcell is the most comprehensive monograph on the graphic designer ever published--including over four hundred images culled from the designer's personal archive. Presenting the entire range of Müller-Brockmann's career ranging from his most famous works to never before seen projects this volume is essential for design students professional designers or anyone interested in the history of graphic design. Müller-Brockmann's work ranged from social/civic projects such as posters for the Swiss Automobile Club and Zürich Police to commercial projects for IBM for whom he was the design advisor in western Europe Rosenthal and Hermes Typewriters. He was also an influential mentor to contemporary designers writing a number of books on graphic design and its history. His contributions to magazines such as "New Graphic Design" his design philosophies and his ability to create design systems secure his status as a key figure in spreading the Swiss design ethic internationally. Müller-Brockmann began his career as an illustrator where his keen awareness for the quality of forms first emerged. He is perhaps best-known as graphic design's foremost proponent of grid systems to assist in functional and objective design. The grid system allowed him to organize his subject matter to create the most effective design. Even his designs that appear free of structure were rigidly organized by Müller-Brockmann beneath the surface. Müller-Brockmann was also an accomplished photographer often integrating experimental photography photomontages and light paintings into his design work. The grid system industrial typefaces and the use of photographic images rather than illustrations were Müller-Brockmann's trademark and ultimately the classic emblems of Swiss graphic design. This new book offers readers the ability to approach Müller-Brockmann's work from several points of view resulting in an extension of his influence on graphic design beyond his familiar poster work. Illustrated by images of the final designs sketches and production drawings from his archive--and with long captions explaining in detail the design structure and the client's instructions--this extraordinary monograph traces Müller-Brockmann's life from his childhood through early training rarely seen designs for the theater famous posters for the Zurich art scene corporate design work for clients and finally his efforts to educate young designers. . 2006. 0714843490 . Phaidon Press hardcover
2007réf. 85694Phaidon Press Inc. New. Hardcover. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened -- 144 pages; 111 photos. -- with a bonus offer--; IN THE SHADOW OF MOUNTAINS is a new collection of sublime portraits landscapes and street photography taken by Steve McCurry over the last 27 years. Children and shepherds warriors and laborers are presented alongside striking views of sandstone cities mountainous landscapes and ancient temples. Evocative and timeless these lyrical images capture the enduring spirit grandeur and beauty of the land that lies at the foot of the Hindu Kush. McCurry's photographs capture human experience and transcend boundaries of language and culture. . 2007. 0714846406 . Phaidon Press Inc. hardcover
2009réf. 79054Institute. New. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened -- Text in English. 112 pp. 28 x 26 cm. -- with a bonus offer-- . 2009. 0615268854 . Institute paperback
1988réf. 55999New York: Rizzoli 1988. First edition. Hardcover. Near fine condition. Quarto. 223pp. Original turquoise cloth with debossed lettering on cover gilt on spine; in original color-illustrated dustjacket white lettering on spine. Profusely illustrated with predominantly color photographs of exquisite jewelry some b/w throughout. "Over the last 130 years Boucheron's reputation has been synonymous throughout the world with French jewelery of the highest quality. This fascinating history centering on a dynasty of enthusiastic artist-jewelers begins in Paris with the splendors of the court of Napoleon III. progresses throughout the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods and the post-war years to culminate in Boucheron's work of the present day." Publisher. Minor wear along edges of binding. Rizzoli hardcover
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