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<b><i>Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait</i> celebrates Monroe's enduring legacy as a cultural icon, by exploring her impact on photography, art and film. </b> <br/><br/> Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous and photographed women of the twentieth century whose cultural significance continues to fascinate generations. <br/><br/> <i>Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait</i> reflects on Monroe's extraordinary impact on photographers and artists, showing familiar and rarely seen photographs of her, alongside outstanding artworks made during her lifetime and afterwards, that collectively create a portrait of her. <br/><br/> Today, as we better understand the challenges Monroe faced in her life and the agency she sought in shaping her career, her photographs have accumulated new meanings and captivated new audiences. <br/><br/> From her collaborations with photographers such as Eve Arnold and Richard Avedon to bold reinterpretations of her by Pop artists including Pauline Boty and Andy Warhol, Monroe's image has been continually reimagined, speaking to her lasting impact on visual culture and our understanding of beauty, fame, and power. <br/><br/> Far more than a Hollywood star, Monroe was a complex figure; ambitious, witty, charismatic, and deeply involved in the crafting of her public persona. <i>Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait</i> includes contributions from the actor, director and writer Lena Dunham, playwright and cultural commentator Bonnie Greer and feminist art historian Griselda Pollock, who offer fresh and personal perspectives on Monroe's cultural significance and enduring legacy.

<b>Published to celebrate what would have been </b><b>Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday, this fittingly lavish book showcases photographs by the legendary Bernard of Hollywood (Dr. Bruno Bernard) that document her transformation from Norma Jeane to Marilyn Monroe, and includes never-before-seen photographs</b><br/><br/><i>The Marilyn Monroe Century </i>is a landmark tribute to one of the most enduring icons of the 20th century. Lushly produced for fans and collectors alike, this book is both a celebration of Monroe's centennial and a definitive portrait of her life in front of-and behind-the camera.<br/><br/>In 1999, the Museum of Modern Art declared Dr. Bruno Bernard's legendary photograph <i>Marilyn in White</i>-capturing Monroe on the 20th Century Fox backlot as her white dress billowed above a subway grate-the symbol of the century. This single image defined 1950s Hollywood glamour and continues to echo across pop culture in songs, films, artworks, and more today. Appearing inset on this book's clothbound cover, a lenticular print recreates this iconic moment-the sudden lift of Monroe's skirt-shifting as the book is tilted up and down. <br/><br/><i>The Marilyn Monroe Century </i>also<i></i>presents never-before-seen images from the set of Billy Wilder's <i>The Seven Year Itch</i>, offering an intimate window into the complex relationship between Bernard and Monroe. The book revisits their fractured friendship, their quiet reconciliation at her home as she announced her divorce from Joe DiMaggio, and her shocking act of rebellion in posing for a photograph that continues to enchant-and provoke-decades later.<br/><br/>More than a collection of photos, this is a sweeping visual biography. Through Bernard's lens-and thoughtfully supplemented by the work of other photographers-the book traces Norma Jeane's evolution into Marilyn Monroe. Personal diary entries from Bernard and commentary from modern Hollywood voices, including Sean Baker, director of the Academy Award-winning <i>Anora</i>, lend new context and insight.

<b>Marking the fortieth anniversary of <i>Please</i>, the duo's first album release, <i>Pet Shop Boys Volume</i> presents their entire visual output to date in a contemporary literary format.</b><br/> <br/> Pet Shop Boys - Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe - are the most successful duo in the history of pop music. Three-time Brit Award winners and six-time Grammy nominees, they have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, including No. 1 hits such as 'West End girls', 'It's a sin', and 'Always on my mind', and platinum-selling albums <i>Please</i>, <i>Actually</i>, and <i>Very</i>.<br/> <br/> Uniquely spanning the worlds of music, art, film, theatre, design, and fashion, Pet Shop Boys have forged an identity as unforgettable as their sound. From the seminal graphic design of their record sleeves to their groundbreaking videos and innovative stage shows, they have set the bar for the visual presentation of pop.<br/> <br/> Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the release of their first album in 1986, <i>Pet Shop Boys Volume</i> is the definitive retrospective of the duo's career. Expanding upon <i>Pet Shop Boys Catalogue</i>, published two decades ago, it presents their entire visual output to date, year by year. Sleeve artworks and packaging, stills from every video, film, and performance, stage sets and costume designs, photoshoots, publications, and even Christmas cards all feature, as does every collaboration with luminaries including Mark Farrow, Wolfgang Tillmans, Martin Parr, Bruce Weber, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Derek Jarman, Scott King, Zaha Hadid, Tom Scutt, and Es Devlin.<br/> <br/> Concise commentaries by Chris Heath and Philip Hoare provide illuminating insights into the genesis of each project. Hoare's original introduction is accompanied by a new introduction from Libby Sellers who considers the importance of Pet Shop Boys within the history of design, while a new foreword by Jeremy Deller reflects on the enduring impact of their music and image.<br/> <br/> With a jacket designed by Farrow and a new conversation between Heath, Tennant, and Lowe, <i>Pet Shop Boys Volume</i> is a visual feast and a sumptuous tribute to four decades of creative innovation.

Get ready for adventure with this dazzling edition of <i>Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire</i>! J.K. Rowling's complete and unabridged text is accompanied by stunning, full-colour illustrations throughout and eight paper-engineered interactive elements. Readers will love looking inside the Weasleys' magical tent at the Quidditch World Cup, watching the Dark Mark appear in the sky and following Harry into the lake during the Triwizard Tournament!<br/><br/>Beautifully made and visually breathtaking, this is a special gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages. A wonderful addition to any collector's bookshelf, it is also an enchanting way to share this beloved series with a new generation of readers.

<b>THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF BEYONCE'S WORK EVER.</b><br/><b><br/>THE DEFINITIVE, UNTOLD, RECORDING HISTORY OF BEYONCE, TOLD ALBUM-BY-ALBUM AND SONG-BY-SONG.</b><br/><br/><b>In 528 pages you can explore the extraordinary artistry and vision of Beyonce in this comprehensive guide, chronicled song-by-song throughout her groundbreaking career.</b> From her early days with <b>Destiny's Child</b> to her trailblazing <b>solo albums</b>, record-breaking visual projects, and cultural moments that have redefined the music industry, this book leaves no stone unturned.<br/><br/>Delve into the chart-topping anthems like <i><b>Crazy in Love</b></i> and <i><b>Single Ladies</b></i>, the deeply personal and politically charged works of <i><b>Lemonade</b></i> and <i><b>Renaissance</b>, </i>as well as more her recent album, <i><b>Cowboy Carter</b>.</i><br/><br/>Expertly crafted with behind-the-scenes stories, lyrical analyses, and detailed accounts of her creative process, this book uncovers the inspiration, production, and collaborators behind Beyonce's genre-defying sound.<br/><br/>Spanning <b>over 500 pages</b> and featuring <b>hundreds of photographs</b> - rare studio shots and breathtaking concert images - <b><i>Beyonce: All the Songs</i></b> offers an intimate portrait of her evolution as an artist, performer, and cultural icon. Lavishly illustrated, this is the ultimate keepsake for the Beyonce fan in your life.

This Monocle book tells us how to turn a house into a home. Both a practical guide and a great source of inspiration, The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes presents the interiors, furniture, and locations you need to know about along with portraits of the people who can make it happen. The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes celebrates the durable and the meaningful through a collection of homes that tell a story. Most architecture and interior books show houses polished to perfection, manicured to the extent that it is hard to imagine anybody acually lives there: they seem to miss the point that homes are meant to be inhabited. They should be able to take the scuffs and knocks and to be part of a community, whether in a Chicago skyscraper or on Australia's sunshine coast. So where are the best places to make a home? What are the villages, coastlines, mountains, towns, and cities that would make you want to settle down? The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes answers those questions with a global photographic survey of a wide variety of homes. Whether the focus is on a remote residence in the Swedish archipelago or a lush abode in Rio de Janeiro, or on the difference between residing in Tokyo and Toronto, this book is the perfect balance between the inspirational and the practical. The book is a survey of everything you need to know to build the residence of your dreams, providing insight into the best neighborhoods, architects, and makers all over the world. From design-store owners to green-roof gardeners, The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes introduces you to interesting people with ideas that are built to last. Monocle's signature illustrations punctuate the book's rich and detailed content. Through striking photography, The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes also gives you a glimpse into the lives that unfold in these apartments, villas, and cottages, showing that these homes are alive and that this is precisely what makes them special. This is a book that should be referred to again and again--it is a book about the quality of life.