Antiques category: 2714 books
Pink Floyd
Die definitive Biografie
Language: German
Release Date: September 15, 2016
Der Stoff, aus dem Legenden sind - altbewährt und neu bewertet
2014 erschien mit "The Endless River" das letzte Album von Pink Floyd - eine Würdigung des 2008 verstorbenen Keyboarders Rick Wright, eine Rückbesinnung auf die gemeinsame Arbeit und ein Zeichen dafür, dass das letzte...
Mozart. Die Zauberflöte
epub 2 mit Zitierfähigkeit
Language: German
Release Date: February 2, 2016
"Die Zauberflöte" ist die meistgespielte Oper weltweit. Wer würde sich nicht berühren lassen von einem Werk, in dem die Wiederkehr der Liebe in einer heillos zerstrittenen Welt das Thema ist? Wie dieser Grundgedanke von Mozart in Musik gesetzt wurde, beschreibt Robert Maschka durch eine...
Oper - aber wie!?
Gespräche mit Sängern, Dirigenten, Regisseuren, Komponisten
Language: German
Release Date: May 23, 2017
Opernkünstler im O-Ton
Oper fasziniert - und wie!?
Aber wie wird Oper "gemacht", komponiert, gesungen, dirigiert, inszeniert?
In diesem Buch schildern Sänger, Dirigenten, Komponisten und Regisseure im Gespräch mit Richard Lorber ihre persönlichen Erlebnisse bei der Opernarbeit....
Marilyn Monroe: Cover to Cover
Cover to Cover
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2011
The sensuality and glamour epitomized by Marilyn Monroe are immortalized in the pages of this book. More than 200 of Marilyn's most beautiful and memorable magazine cover appearances and showcased in full color, and are highlighted by life-revealing quotes, anecdotes and collectible values. Marilyn's persona, spirit and unrivaled allure are captured in this timeless volume.
by George Hepplewhite
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2013
George Hepplewhite (d. 1786) was the most famous of Chippendale's successors among England's master cabinetmaker-designers. So synonymous with excellence in design and craftsmanship was his name that it has been given to one of the most influential styles of English furniture.
In 1788 Hepplewhite's...
Neo-Classical Furniture Designs
A Reprint of Thomas King's "Modern Style of Cabinet Work Exemplified," 1829
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2013
Influential guide displays over 300 Grecian designs: fire screens, sofas, couches, chairs, footstools, commodes, sideboards, washstands, bedsteads,and many other items.
by Anon
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
This vintage book contains a interesting and informative treatise on long case clocks, being a detailed account of the history and development of these marvellous clocks complete with pictures and details of some of the most famous examples. This comprehensive and accessible guide will be of considerable...
Christmas Wishes
A Catalog of Vintage Holiday Treats & Treasures
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2010
A nostalgic look at Christmas in the mid-twentieth century.
Warman's Lunch Boxes Field Guide
Values and Identification
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2008
You can't help but relive fond memories of childhood when you spend time with this celebration of meal-time nostalgia.
Explore photos and learn about collector prices for metal lunch boxes, many including bottles, from the early 1950s to the more modern reincarnations of the 1980s. Enjoy an...
by Jonathon Jones
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2014
With 286 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the second book in a series that will help to define what 70s playtime was all about. From action figures to general toys to games, this guidebook will give visual examples as well as a checklist on a wide variety...
Costume Design in the Movies
An Illustrated Guide to the Work of 157 Great Designers
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2012
"An attractive and informed guide. It includes an extensively cross-referenced list of films on which leading couturiers worked, a superb collection of stills, and a brief history of costume on the screen." — George L. George, Millimeter
This handsome book, the first comprehensive...
by Don Sumner
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2010
You'll scream with delight while reading this fun and engaging book that discusses fright flicks all horror fans need to see to ascend to the level of a true Horror Freak -from classics (Dracula and Psycho) to modern movies (Drag Me to Hell) and lesser-known gems (Dog Soldiers).
Movies are...
We Are Indie Toys
Make Your Own Resin Characters
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014
The indie world is producing extraordinary toy characters but little is known about the designers creating them or the processes used to make them. We Are Indie Toys! profiles the most interesting toymakers and reveals how they turn their unique ideas into one-of-a-kind collectibles.
Best of Barbie
Four Decades of America's Favorite Doll
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2011
Featuring striking photographs and lively, insightful commentary and histories, The Best of Barbie is a full-color visual feast that novice and experienced collectors alike will treasure.
Scattered throughout the book are trivia facts that test the reader's knowledge of America's favorite doll....