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Tibetan Portrait: The Power of Compassion 10 reviews
Phil Borges, Dalai Lama
Rizzoli International Publications, 1996
Pure feelings you want to share
Each of these faces is pure incarnation of a human feeling...from joy to worriness, from amazement to pride.Some of these people will haunt you for long after you turn the last page (See little 4 year old Pemba's eyes...) Sent the book to friends overseas...just the kind of work you want to share with your closest ones.
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Shooting Bears: The Adventures of an Wildlife Photographer13 reviews
John Pezzenti
Rizzoli International Publications, 2003
Stunning photos and text of our great North American Bears
In the 90's when I lived in Alaska I pursued that lands great mammals with my camera. Along the way I met John Pezzenti. Not only is he an author who captures the mystery and thrill of wildlife adventure photography through a unique voice, he is one of the best nature and wildlife photographers in the world. This stunning book adds another notch onto his Nikon. It helped me be there again, ...
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When the Pyramids Were Built: Egyptian Art of the Old Kingdom9 reviews
Dorothea Arnold
Rizzoli International Publications, 1999
Superb Illustration Of The Glories Of Egypt's Old Kingdom
This magnificent volume devoted to the approximate 500 years that made up Egypt's Old Kingdom period(2649-2150 B.C.), is truly unsurpassed in information and artifacts that were brought together from collections in Egypt, France, Italy, Britain, the United States and elsewhere for a unique travelling exhibition titled: "Egyptian Art In The Age Of The Pyramids". As a lover of all things to do with ...
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The Brown Derby Restaurant: A Hollywood Legend9 reviews
Sally Wright Cobb, Marc Willems
Rizzoli International Publications, 1996
The Brown Derby: Wonderful Photos and Stories
A priceless photo collection of Hollywood Stars that have never been released or seen since the 1940's and 1950's. The photos are from the late Sally and Bob Cobb's personal photo collection and some photos were taken by Geroge Hurrell. The stories are captivating, heart warming and a part of Hollywood history that is a must for movie buffs and the novice a like. Clark Gable and Bob Cobb spent ...
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Charleston Style: Past and Present9 reviews
Susan Sully
Rizzoli International Publications, 1999
Rekindles Fond Memories
Susan Sully's book revived many delightful memories of my recent visit to Charleston. Her evocative prose paired with the beautiful photographs made as much of an impression on me as seeing Charleston's gracious architecture in person. It's not often that such a pretty book is also so well written, but Sully' elegant, beautifully crafted sentences do justice to the photos and the grand old ...
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Michel Roux's Finest Desserts8 reviews
Michel Roux
Rizzoli International Publications, 2001
EXCELLENT BOOK BY A MASTER
This is indeed an excellent book, written by Michel Roux who along with his brother contributed to revolutionise French Patisserie(His baked Lemon Tart is now a classic).
The book has a multitude of recipes and information laced with beautiful photographs for most products and some procedures. There is a short but great section on chocolate decorations (probably the best before Wybauw's book ...
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Frank Lloyd Wright: The Masterworks13 reviews
Rizzoli International Publications, 1993
A brief comment
I've seen a lot of books on Wright over the years, and read a number of them, but for sheer enjoyment and the celebration of his work, this work is the best I've seen. It strikes the best balance between the photos and text, but the photos are truly magnificent and worth the price of the book by themselves. Much of the information, as another reviewer has commented, is available in other books on ...
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The Story of the Heart9 reviews
Linell Smith
Rizzoli International Publications, 2001
BEST GIFT Best Book
This is a very special book and a wonderful present to give anyone. I have given this book to my daughter's teacher, a good friend and a sibling. It's story is universal and the message is wonderful. The drawings and layout of the book are genious. Highly recommend it.
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Diving: The World's Best Sites8 reviews
Rizzoli International Publications, 1997
Very nice pictures and summaries
This is a good book for divers. It lists all the pertinent info about each site (i.e. water temp, sites to see, best time to visit, etc). I would definitely recommend buying this book. The pictures are awesome!
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New York Noir: Crime Photos from the Daily News Archive8 reviews
William Hannigan, Luc Sante
Rizzoli International Publications, 1999
Impressive Iconic Photography Evokes an Era.
The "Daily News" debuted in New York City in 1919. It was to be a newspaper for the common man, which meant not especially literate and frequently immigrant. Its currency was images, the more sensational the better. Nothing sold like sex, murder, and mayhem, graphically illustrated. By 1925, the "Daily News" was the best-selling newspaper in the nation. By 1930, twenty-three per cent of its pages ...
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Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arranging for Today's Interior6 reviews
Michelle Cornell, Diane Norman
Rizzoli International Publications, 2002
Beautiful Photos
I bought this book for the pleasure of viewing, rather than of flower-arranging. The book does a very concise explaining of What is ikebana? and of The Techniques. The picture instructions are simple and easy to follow.
What I love most about the book is the careful and thoughtful planning and presentation of ikebana through the seasons.
I've compared this book to other books at the ...
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Chinese Whispers Feng Shui: Techniques for Transforming Life, Work, and Home6 reviews
Rosalyn Dexter
Rizzoli International Publications, 2000
Excellent
Probably the best book ever written on Feng shui, since the very design of it follows the principles of Feng Shui design - why hasn't anyone else ever thought of it? The author succeeded in putting across the principles , giving very practical tips and with creative flair. I loved it
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Flowers, Flowers7 reviews
Paula Pryke
Rizzoli International Publications, 1993
Very Useful...
I have been running my own floral design business for parties and special events for two years now, and this book has proved itself to be one of my most valuable resources. A very diverse collection of arrangements is found throughout the pages of this book and I would rate it as a definite asset to the library of both professionals and flower lovers alike.
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Entertaining is Fun!: How to Be A Popular Hostess6 reviews
Dorothy Draper
Rizzoli International Publications, 2004
Charming!
This book is wonderful. I just love Draper's tone and conversational way of writing. She offers ideas for all budgets and lifestyles. Charmingly retro, with plenty of good advice for today's hostesses. I could not put it down.
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Red & White : American Redwork Quilts & Patterns (Volumes 1 & 2)6 reviews
Deborah Harding
Rizzoli International Publications, 2000
Outstanding -- Well Worth the Price!
This book would make a lovely gift for anybody interested in textile arts, even for someone with little or no quilting or embroidery experience. The presentation is lovely -- two nicely bound, wonderfully illustrated books nestled inside a snug cardboard jacket. One book features a short discussion of redwork embroidery along with illustrations of exquisitely executed quilts. The other ...
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John Galliano6 reviews
Colin McDowell
Rizzoli International Publications, 1997
This book is a tresure to all who appreciate fashion !
If one wants an insight into the mind of the most creative force in fashion, this is the book to get! The escentric John Galliano has been praised as the greatest fashion stylist and designer of our time (all of this praise was given at such a young time in his career).This beautiful book proves why Galliano is the fashion force that he is. A "work in progress" is the term the author uses to ...
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Costa Rica: The Forests of Eden5 reviews
Kevin Schafer
Rizzoli International Publications, 1996
Nothing Captures Costa Rica Like this Book!
Dear Kevin Schaefer: Saw your lovely book about Costa Rica at the Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge last week and HAD to have it. It was $80 in a San Jose book shop, but I'm happy to see that it's much less thru Amazon.com. I've ordered it and hope to have it soon. Nothing else I ever saw captures CR quite like it. The photographs are beautiful and the text insiteful. It truly is a work of love. ...
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American Art Tile6 reviews
Norman Karlson
Rizzoli International Publications, 1998
Excellent and Beautiful
This is a must for anyone interested in the history of tiles and tile makers. The book gives a history of every tile making outfit in America from 1876-1941, and shows as many color samples of the tiles they produced as the author seems to have gotten his hands on, many from his own collection. It was sobering to notice, when reading about all the tile companies, how many went under during ...
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Richard Diebenkorn7 reviews
Richard Diebenkorn, Gerald Nordland
Rizzoli International Publications, 2001
An exemplary art book
One of the best art books I have read so far. The reproductions do justice to this master of color, virtually unknown outside the U.S.and, as a French reader,thanks to this book, I discovered one of the most impressive achievements in recent modern art: the Ocean Park series which Diebenkorn painted in the late 60's and early 70's. The other aspects of his oeuvre are, in my opinion, not as ...
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New York Apartments6 reviews
Jamee Gregory, Charles Davey
Rizzoli International Publications, 2005
Visually Stunning
This is simply an haute couture guide for homes. Stunning photography showcase these magnificent homes and provide a peek into a world few of us will ever actually inhabit. More than just a glamorous photo book, this is a must have for anyone interested in traditional, luxury interior design or looking for elegant styles to emulate.
The 25 apartments featured in the book are beautifully ...
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