CHANEL is one of the best-known luxury brands in the world. Yet it remains the most mysterious of them all. From Paris and rue Cambon, CHANEL will forever be Gabrielle - a woman who revolutionized feminine elegance. Carefree and audacious, the designer turned simplicity into the height of luxury. Bold and unpredictable, the brand, now over
100 years old, continues to astound with its one-of-a-kind fashion shows, iconic N°5 perfume and 2.55 bag, exquisite jewellery and cutting-edge beauty products. By passing on its unparalleled expertise over time - from Gabrielle Chanel, to Karl Lagerfeld, to Virginie Viard - it has built its legend.
With a wealth of beautiful images and fascinating inserts, including previously unpublished facsimile documents, this volume is an invitation into the sublime and eternal world of the House of CHANEL.
Ce puzzle de 1000 pièces permet de reconstituer l'une des célèbres soirées de Jay Gatsby, où des personnages à la fois réels et fictifs de la vie et de l'oeuvre de Fitzgerald sont cachés parmi les invités énigmatiques tels que Daisy Buchanan ou Ernest Hemingway.
Piece together the world of Shakespeare in this art jigsaw puzzle depicting the London of his day. Spot a huge cast of contemporary extras as A Midsummer Night's Dream is rehearsed at the Globe and fellow actors wander the streets, along with local characters who may well have provided the Bard with inspiration. From lovers ascending ladders and bears being baited to tavern brawls and summer fetes, there is something to delight in every detail.
From the beaches of Cornwall to the streets of Bloomsbury and from Hogarth House to the colleges of Cambridge, spot Leonard Woolf, Clive and Vanessa Bell and Vita Sackville-West, along with Clarissa Dalloway, Orlando and the Ramsay family. Plus, discover the places that formed Woolf's character and inspired her pioneering books that helped shape our understanding of modernity.
1000-PIECE PUZZLE that makes a perfect gift for fans of Virginia Woolf and her work. The completed puzzle measures 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.)
INCLUDES A PULL-OUT POSTER so you can spot all the characters and read their stories.
'THE WORLD OF...' JIGSAWS are a fun way of celebrating the lives and works of creative greats. Also available in the series: The World of Frida Kahlo, The World of Jane Austen, The World of the Brontes, The World of James Joyce and more.
1000-PIECE PUZZLE featuring Agatha Christie's life and novels in all their mysterious detail. Finished puzzle measures 680 x 485mm SPOT FAMOUS CHARACTERS, crime-solving clues, and historical locations as you build the puzzle. Track down Agatha Christie's most memorable characters, from Poirot and Miss Marple to Tommy & Tuppence and Parker Pyne, as well as real moments from Agatha Christie's life INCLUDES A FOLD-OUT POSTER featuring fun facts about the Queen of Crime and her creations STURDY & ATTRACTIVE BOX perfect for gifting and storage Follow the trail of murder and mystery set by the Queen of Crime! Travel down the Nile, on the Orient Express and into the drawing rooms of English country homes, hot on the heels of Poirot, Miss Marple and other famous characters, as you piece together this detailed jigsaw featuring Agatha Christie and her real-life inspiration. Includes a fold-out poster highlighting 60 baffling and brilliant characters and clues that together make up The World of Agatha Christie.
A brand-new visual odyssey from Accidentally Wes Anderson, authorised by the legendary filmmaker, taking readers on stunning adventures to every continent and sharing oddly moving human tales along the way.
AWA is back with a new book full of incredible real photos that look plucked from the world of Wes Anderson - sharing dozens of idiosyncratic stories that make each place unique.
You'll venture to Antarctica through the Drake Passage, make a stop in lesser-known Jincumbilly, Australia (where there are more platypuses than people), travel the backroads of Vermont, and drop into one of the oddest umbrella shops of London.
But no matter where or how the adventure unfolds, it's nothing without the people who make it memorable. Here, we share the stories of communities and characters who come to life as vividly as the photos themselves.
? You'll meet the father of American skydiving, who created the officially sanctioned centre of the world - a Californian town with a population of two.
? You'll visit the 'post office at the end of the world' in Tierra del Fuego - and meet the mustachioed letter carrier who, in his free time, runs an anarchist island micronation called Redonda.
? And you'll travel to a town in the Arctic Circle where cats are not allowed, humans cannot be buried, and a primary attraction is a doomsday vault containing the recipe for the Oreo cookie.
Discover the legendary story of Adidas, where three signature stripes took the globe by storm.
In this compact guide, style writer Josh Sims delves into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic brands in the world today. From a small town in Germany to a symbol of quality, performance and cutting-edge design, Adidas' rise is nothing short of extraordinary. Featuring all their most iconic innovations, highlighting their revolutionary technology and cultural impact, A Pocket Guide to Adidas is an essential read for all style seekers and sneakerheads.
Featuring interviews, photographs and both new and highly collectable classic stickers, this timely collection is the perfect gift for skateboard fans of all ages. Includes 200 peelable stickers.
Stickers are an essential part of the street art movement, inexpensive and easy to produce, they often act as an informal business card for graffiti artists, and a quick and effective promotional tool for many designers and illustrators. The Stickerbomb books have been celebrating this often overlooked art form for over fifteen years.
Also in the series: Stickerbomb, Stickerbomb Monsters, Stickerbomb Letters, Stickerbomb XL, Stickerbomb Skulls, Stickerbomb Skate, Stickerbomb 3, Stick it to the Man!, Stick and Skate.
Ce puzzle de 1000 pièces permet de redécouvrir des images emblématiques tirées du livre à succès Accidentally Wes Anderson. Du centre aquatique de Londres à l'aéroport Changi de Singapour, en passant par un bureau de poste argentin, trente lieux au total composent cette galerie visuelle qui saura séduire les fans du réalisateur américain.
A 1000-PIECE PUZZLE inspired by the life and works of the Brontë family. The perfect challenge for book lovers - or anyone who loves a good jigsaw.
ALL YOUR FAVOURITE CHARACTERS can be found hidden in this detailed puzzle, as well as some real-life historical figures who played a part in their lives.
INCLUDES A PULL-OUT POSTER identifying all the characters and telling their tales "THE WORLD OF..." JIGSAWS are a fun way of celebrating the lives and works of creative greats. Also available in the series: The World of Frida Kahlo, The World of Shakespeare, The World of Jane Austen SCREEN-FREE FUN from one of the world's leading publishers of books and gifts on the creative arts. Laurence King Publishing works with some of the world's best illustrators, designers, artists, and photographers to create beautifully produced books and gifts which are acclaimed for their inventiveness, beautiful design and authoritative texts.
A GOOD-SIZED PUZZLE that measures 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.) when completed.
Enter the world of the Brontës with this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Travel across the blustery Yorkshire moors and into the dark, gloomy schoolrooms and weathered stone buildings of nineteenth-century England to spot Cathy and Heathcliff at Wuthering Heights, Jane and Mr Rochester getting married, and a host of other fictional and real-life characters while you build the puzzle. Includes a fold-out poster that highlights characters, locations and key moments.
Ce puzzle de 1000 pièces permet de reconstituer les cas les plus célèbres d'Hercule Poirot, détective belge créé par la romancière anglaise Agatha Christie.
Piece together the extraordinary story of Dr. Maya Angelou, from being a voracious reader in childhood to becoming a pioneering writer, poet and civil rights activist. Discover her most historic achievements and memorable moments, from the challenges she overcame in early life to the publication of her groundbreaking autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and her work with Martin Luther King Jr.
Alongside her writing and activism Angelou enjoyed a successful film and TV career, with acting and directing credits, and had a deep love for music and Southern comfort foods. Written in collaboration with the Caged Bird Legacy, the accompanying poster is full of fascinating lesser-known facts about Angelou. This beautifully detailed jigsaw celebrates the legacy of an American icon.
1000-PIECE PUZZLE that measures 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.) when completed
INCLUDES A PULL-OUT POSTER with a guide to Dr. Angelou's life and achievements and beautifully detailed artwork by Rachelle Baker
BESTSELLING SERIES:The World of... jigsaw puzzles from Laurence King are a fun way to celebrate pop cultural moments, historic movements and the lives and works of creative greats
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Ce puzzle, inspiré du célèbre inspecteur, plonge les joueurs dans le Londres de fin XIXe siècle et les invite à se lancer dans la recherche des personnages les plus mémorables de Conan-Doyle, du chien de Baskerville Hall à Moriarty, en passant par le Dr Watson, Mycroft et bien d'autres, ainsi que de véritables personnages historiques de l'époque.
Discover the legendary story of Nike, where innovation and a signature swoosh took the world by storm.
In this illustrated guide, style writer Josh Sims explores the rise of the world's biggest sportswear company from its humble beginnings in Oregon to global fashion monolith. Featuring all of Nike's most iconic designs, highlighting their industry-defining innovations and pop-culture influence, A Pocket Guide to Nike is an essential read for all style seekers and sneakerheads.
26-POSTCARD SET featuring 26 full-colour photographs from the bestselling Accidentally Wes Anderson book, based on the Instagram phenomenon FOR FANS OF WES ANDERSON and Wally Koval alike, these postcards pay homage to the director's unique style with photographs from the most interesting locations spotted all around the world UNIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE STATIONERY to bring the world - and loved ones - just a little bit closer, and a must-have for avid travellers and aspiring adventurers of all kinds STURDY PAD-BOUND BOOK allows for easy browsing and detachment of each postcard individually Wherever you are in the world - home or away - with this beautiful postcard set you can send a little piece of Wes Anderson's unique aesthetic to your loved ones, complete with your own 'wish you were here' note. Or, put them in a frame, hang them on a wall and admire these quirky landscapes and unexpected gems forever more. Featuring a 'best of' collection of 26 photographs from the Accidentally Wes Anderson book, each postcard features a full-colour image, a description of its beautiful location and a blank space for your message.
Packed with 150 beautifully illustrated stickers, this book celebrates the art of the tattoo. The designs range from the traditional to the contemporary, covering all the key styles and motifs. Discover hearts, sailors, pin-ups, skulls, roses, swallows as well as new and surprising compositions, all in the Munden Brothers' signature style. Complemented by fascinating text by Nick Schonberger on the origins and meaning of familiar symbols and styles.
