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Galliano 6 reviews
Colin McDowell
Seven Dials, 2001
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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The Pre-Raphaelites7 reviews
Christopher Wood
Seven Dials, 2001
Best Pictures Award
I am a learning hobbyist artist interested mostly in portraits. An artist friend told me that I might be interested in the pictures of the Pre-Raphaelites. "Pre-Ra...What?" When I bought this book I had not intended to read much of the text. I was primarily attracted to the beautiful pictures in the book, which I hope to learn from. It turns out that Christopher Wood's rendition of the ...
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A Passion for Plants: Contemporary Botanical Masterworks3 reviews
Shirley Sherwood
Seven Dials, 2003
A superb, international collection of botanical art.
This is an excellent collection of botanical illustrations reproduced in very detailed, rich color on quality paper. Artists from all over the world are represented with brief biographies of each one. I think this book is one of the best books to have if you love botanical illustration and would like to see examples done by highly skilled, scientifically accurate illustrators. Just as good or ...
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Authentic Decor: The Domestic Interior 1620 - 19202 reviews
Peter Thornton
Seven Dials, 2001
Engrossing Study Of The Domestic Interior.
Authentic Decor: The Domestic Interior 1620-1920, is far more than a history of the evolution of the domestic interior. Written by Peter Thorton, of the Victoria and Albert Museum, it shows first and foremost that an interior is a reflection of its owner. Everyone is well represented in its 408 richly illustrated pages, from the poor, to the middle classes, to the rich & the grand. Much ...
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Britain Then & Now: The Francis Frith Collection3 reviews
Philip Ziegler
Seven Dials, 2001
A treasure in the study of material culture
Francis Frith was a professional photographer in Great Britain (having already made a substantial fortune with a printing company) from about 1860, and the picture postcard company he founded and which was carried on by his sons and grandsons lasted until 1970. But its heyday was the twenty years either side of 1900 -- the high Victorian and Edwardian eras and on through the Great War -- in which ...
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Life in the French Country House2 reviews
Mark Girouard
Seven Dials, 2001
expectations gratified
What a delightful surprise to learn that Mark Girouard has written about France. I have enjoyed his books about English houses and towns for years -- returned to them again and again. His new book on the French country house has delighted me with the same mix of historical knowledge with social insight and architectural connoisseurship. All his books are full of the most interesting insights and ...
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La Cuisine De Jożl Robuchon: A Seasonal Cookbook2 reviews
Joel Robuchon
Seven Dials, 2001
Culinary Genius at its best
I would like to take this opportunity to complain about the people who have ordered similar books, and then been disappointed with the contents. I have read several reviewers who complain about the author using "hard-to-find" ingredients, such as demi-glace or foie gras. I mean no disrespect, but what did you expect? Chefs like Joel Robuchon, Alain Ducasse and Freddy Giradet use such ...
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Highgrove: Portrait of an Estate3 reviews
HRH Prince of Wales, Charles Clover
Seven Dials, 2001
Highgrove ...The Magic of Britain
I first knew of Highgrove when I read that Charles had purchased it with an eye to his tremendous interest in organic farming. "Another beautiful country home for the Royals," I mused. But, after reading this book, I began to realize that Highgrove was more than a mere physical place but instead seems to be almost magical in it's beauty. The photos are breathtaking for anyone who loves natural ...
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THE LAST DAYS: STEVEN SPIELBERG AND SURVIVORS OF THE SHOAH VISUAL HISTORY FOUNDATION3 reviews
David Cesarani, Steven Spielberg
Seven Dials, 2000
Witnessing the murder of Hungarian Jewry
Six eye-witness accounts of the destruction of Hungarian Jewry by the Nazis are at the heart of this work. This and the witnesses return fifty years later to the place of the destruction and their reflection upon this.
Their testimony is part of the sacred act of remembrance of the destruction, and of those destroyed. It is of course a very partial act and can never compensate for the ...
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Composers' Houses2 reviews
Gerard Gefen
Seven Dials, 2000
A lovely and evocative book
Despite a couple of glaring erros (Liszt had 2 daughters and a son, not three daughters) or the mispelling of the given name of Poulenc's 'aunt', it is easy to overlook all of this for what lies ahead in this beautiful volume. It is well worth owning and makes one want to go to the dwelling place where so much great music was created.
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The Few: Summer 1940, The Battle of Britain1 review
Philip Kaplan, Richard Collier
Seven Dials, 2001
well written, artfully presented
Originally published in hardback as "Their Finest Hour", now bearing its original UK title. Not a formal history as such, but an effort to convey the flow and feel of the times. R. Collier has written a number of good WWII history books and this too is very well written. P. Kaplan has been the artistic mind behind a series of books of this type and format (see note). The book includes many ...
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Great Gardens, Great Designers1 review
George Plumptre
Seven Dials, 2000
A Very Useful Book on Garden Design And Designers.
When I embarked on relandscaping my property I needed a book that would give me a historical background about the development of contemporary garden design. I wanted examples of great designer's works, with many illustrations. I wanted to see how various plants were used and where to put them. In short, I needed a lot of help. I found it in this book. Starting with the evolution of ...
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Chelsea Gold: Award-Winning Gardens from the Chelsea Flower Show1 review
John Moreland
Seven Dials, 2001
Chelsea Gold
This book is awesome! It shows the best of the best gardens put together for the Chelsea Flower Show. I've always wanted to go personally to this magnificent flower show, but this is the next best thing. The photographs are incredible! This is one of the top five garden books I've bought this year, and I buy quite a few.
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Mysterious Britain1 review
Homer Sykes
Seven Dials, 2001
Mysterious Britain review
The photography is excellent and evocative of a primordial unremembered world. The text that accompanies the photographs is interesting and informative. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Britain's prehistory.
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The Highlands and Islands of Scotland1 review
Angus MacDonald, Patricia MacDonald
Seven Dials, 2001
Oh beautiful land
Lovely color photos of Scotland with text that helps to give context to the historical significance of the site pictured. Chapters include "The Distant Past," "The Time of the Clans," "The Jacobite Risings" and the present day. Very pretty book.
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The Complete Book of Plant Propagation (Complete Books)1 review
Graham Clarke, Alan Toogood
Seven Dials, 2001
Many will be called only one will be chosen
Clarke and Toogood's, 'The Complete Book of Plant Propagation is one among many in this field. Plant propagation is perhaps the most relevant issue for gardening/horticulture aficionados. The information is clear, with relevant illustrations, without embellishments of any kind. Is the most informative book on this subject I have seen anywhere. If you need a book covering all the aspects of ...
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The Seven Wonders of the World: A History of the Modern Imagination2 reviews
John Romer, Elizabeth Romer
Seven Dials, 2001
Excellent text for the record
Very well written and to the point. Sheds new light on the Wonders
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The English Cottage Garden1 review
Jane Taylor, Andrew Lawson
Seven Dials, 2001
This book captures the English countryside.
I went to England for the first time and loved the countryside! It is so vibrant. My own photographs have never turned out very well so I bought this book while I was there to capture the England that I fell in love with. It has a wide range of beautifully photographed cottages and gardens. I am online buying 2 more copies as gifts for friends.
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New World Wines: The Complete Guide1 review
Julie Arkell
Seven Dials, 2000
Great Photos, Good Coverage
This book has good coverage of the New World areas. The photos are very good quality, varied and informative. I just wish they had used a Screwpull for a photo instead of those silly wing-type corkscrews. Some personel are covered, from various wineries, which is interesting (similar to the "Wine Spectator" or "Wines & Spirits" coverage). Most of the content focuses on grapes and land, with some ...
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A Garden Lost In Time: The Mystery of the Ancient Gardens of Aberglasney1 review
Penny David
Seven Dials, 2001
All is not lost....
This work is of monumental significance in shaping our perception that reclaiming our heritage is not limited to sterile buildings but living things as well. While world attention is rightfully focused on preserving intact the rain forest, this work demonstrates that we need to reclaim those centuries old living islands that have somehow persevered and relay to us today, the vivacious ...
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