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Tartine 19 reviews Elisabeth Prueitt, Chad Robertson
Chronicle Books, 2006
Ah, the perfect book on baking!
+ The Next Best Thing to Being There + Great book but... + The best
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Japanland: A Year in Search of Wa 24 reviews Karin Muller
Rodale Books, 2006
An Essential Start to Understanding Japan
+ Surprisingly Insightful Book on Japan + Japan, as most foreigners will never experience
I would recommend this book to anyone that wants to know more about Japan or wants to visit Japan-not only would it make a great tourist guide, it also would tell you how to act (or how NOT to act) in any given situation so as to not insult the natives. She makes her experiences in Japan so real ...
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Cafe De Flore: Rendez-Vous a Saint-Germain-des-Pres 3 reviews Various Artists
Sunny Side, 2003
Chill world music that makes you happy.
+ I love this CD + Ambience, cafe au lait and croissants!
I picked up Cafe De Flore to try and learn some French before a vacation, and I haven't been able to quit listening to this wonderful album. The songs are arranged perfectly, and the diverse selection of artists shows a true appreciation for all types of music. If you like downtempo, chill, soul, ...
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Breakfast, Lunch, Tea: The Many Little Meals of Rose Bakery 5 reviews Rose Carrarini
Phaidon Press, 2006
Masterpiece of small meals
+ One recipe makes the whole book worth it + Many Little Meals, A Feast for All + A Feast ForThe Senses + A Wonderfully Quirky Cookbook
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A Year in Japan 37 reviews Kate T. Williamson
Princeton Architectural Press, 2006
A visual delight that captures the little details of life in Japan
+ A book you'll pore over + a beautiful, very personal portrait
This beautiful book contains a wealth of detail, both in the artwork itself and in the author's commentary. The scenes will be instantly familiar to anyone who has visited Japan, and if you haven't, this book just might make you want to go. The artwork is complemented by the author's observations ...
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Flea Market Style 7 reviews Emily Chalmers, Ali Hanan
Ryland Peters & Small, 2005
Very Inspiring!
+ If you only buy one 'recycled furniture book, buy this one + Eh + love this book! + Outstanding!
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Tricia Guild Pattern: Using Pattern to Create Sophisticated, Show-stopping Interiors 10 reviews Tricia Guild, Elspeth Thompson
Rizzoli, 2006
A Feast for the Eyes
+ a twist on technocolors + Eye candy + THIS ONE IS THE BEST! + An inspiration for designers!
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Chairs: A History 5 reviews Florence de Dampierre
"Harry N. Abrams, Inc.", 2006
A Simply Fantastic Book!
+ the ultimate book on chairs + Interesting read, elegantly illustrated + A Great Read + Chairs; A History
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Swedish Room (Creating the Look) 6 reviews Lars Sjoberg Ingall
Frances Lincoln, 2006
The Swedish Room
+ Love this book!!! Help me name the style I really go for,...Gustavian! + Swedish interiors through the centuries + Comprehensive & useful
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Artists' Houses 4 reviews Gerard-Georges Lemaire
Vendome Press, 2005
Blends art history, interior design, and biographical sketches of fourteen fascinating artists
+ great coffee table book + Interesting + All in perspective.....
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Drawing From Life: The Journal as Art 18 reviews Jennifer New
Princeton Architectural Press, 2005
Reassuring for those who journal, inspiring for those who want to.
+ Great for all kinds of creative expression! + Great source of inspiration + Inspiration journaling.... + Great creative inspiration
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Japanese Patterns (Agile Rabbit Editions) 4 reviews
Pepin Press, 2002
Resource for graphic artists.
+ Great Resource
The best thing about all the books from Agile Rabbit Press are the CD-ROMs. They come with full 1200 dpi scans (huge) of the images in the books! This is an excellent source of quality art!
Anyone 12 and older who has a copy of something like photoshop can use the magic of ...
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A Year in Japan 37 reviews Kate T. Williamson
Princeton Architectural Press, 2006
A visual delight that captures the little details of life in Japan
+ A book you'll pore over + a beautiful, very personal portrait
This beautiful book contains a wealth of detail, both in the artwork itself and in the author's commentary. The scenes will be instantly familiar to anyone who has visited Japan, and if you haven't, this book just might make you want to go. The artwork is complemented by the author's observations ...
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Cafe De Flore: Rendez-Vous a Saint-Germain-des-Pres 3 reviews Various Artists
Sunny Side, 2003
Chill world music that makes you happy.
+ I love this CD + Ambience, cafe au lait and croissants!
I picked up Cafe De Flore to try and learn some French before a vacation, and I haven't been able to quit listening to this wonderful album. The songs are arranged perfectly, and the diverse selection of artists shows a true appreciation for all types of music. If you like downtempo, chill, soul, ...
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Chairs: A History 5 reviews Florence de Dampierre
"Harry N. Abrams, Inc.", 2006
A Simply Fantastic Book!
+ the ultimate book on chairs + Interesting read, elegantly illustrated + A Great Read + Chairs; A History
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Tartine 19 reviews Elisabeth Prueitt, Chad Robertson
Chronicle Books, 2006
Ah, the perfect book on baking!
+ The Next Best Thing to Being There + Great book but... + The best
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Tricia Guild Pattern: Using Pattern to Create Sophisticated, Show-stopping Interiors 10 reviews Tricia Guild, Elspeth Thompson
Rizzoli, 2006
A Feast for the Eyes
+ a twist on technocolors + Eye candy + THIS ONE IS THE BEST! + An inspiration for designers!
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Japanese Patterns (Agile Rabbit Editions) 4 reviews
Pepin Press, 2002
Resource for graphic artists.
+ Great Resource
The best thing about all the books from Agile Rabbit Press are the CD-ROMs. They come with full 1200 dpi scans (huge) of the images in the books! This is an excellent source of quality art!
Anyone 12 and older who has a copy of something like photoshop can use the magic of ...
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Breakfast, Lunch, Tea: The Many Little Meals of Rose Bakery 5 reviews Rose Carrarini
Phaidon Press, 2006
Masterpiece of small meals
+ One recipe makes the whole book worth it + Many Little Meals, A Feast for All + A Feast ForThe Senses + A Wonderfully Quirky Cookbook
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Japanland: A Year in Search of Wa 24 reviews Karin Muller
Rodale Books, 2006
An Essential Start to Understanding Japan
+ Surprisingly Insightful Book on Japan + Japan, as most foreigners will never experience
I would recommend this book to anyone that wants to know more about Japan or wants to visit Japan-not only would it make a great tourist guide, it also would tell you how to act (or how NOT to act) in any given situation so as to not insult the natives. She makes her experiences in Japan so real ...
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