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The events of the past few years, from 9/11 to the South Asian tsunami disaster, have once again shown us that despite round-the-clock news coverage, the Internet and multi-channel cable TV, the still image is as powerful as ever. Photography remains the ideal tool for capturing human emotion, drama and tragedy. «Photojournalism» features evocative and stirring images from the world's greatest photojournalists, as well as providing a history of the medium. Starting with some of the first key figures such as Roger Fenton, who photographed the Crimean War with a bulky large-format camera, it moves on through the decades covering defining events in our history, from the Great Depression to space missions, the dismantling of the Berlin Wall and the recent war in Iraq.

From the time he first appeared in a school production of Peter Pan, aged just 10, Heath Ledger knew that he wanted to be an actor. His journey from his home in Perth, Western Australia, to international stardom in Hollywood was tragically brief, yet eventful. Ledger lived his entire adult life as a sought-after celebrity in the full and unrelenting glare of the media spotlight. The book follows Ledger's rise to fame from his early beginnings as a teenager on Australian TV, detailing his many high-profile romances along the way. His first taste of international box office success came during his teen idol' phase with movies like A Knight's Tale, but he was also to achieve critical acclaim with Oscar-nominated performances such as his portrayal of a gay ranch hand in Brokeback Mountain. Ledger's role in The Dark Knight is predicted to make The Joker one of the darkest anti-heroes of the movie world.

From the day they were born, Prince William and Prince Harry have been the focus of attention in Britain and around the world. Their parents' fairytale wedding, followed swiftly by the arrival of two sons, seemed like the perfect happy ending. Growing up in Highgrove and at Kensington Palace, the two young princes were successfully sheltered from the pressures that drove their parents apart and, ultimately, led to their divorce. Following the tragically early death of their mother, Diana, William and Harry attracted massive public sympathy, a sentiment that still attaches to them to this day. But as well as sympathy, the public now respects them as outgoing, hard-working and competent young men, who have honoured their mother's legacy in their charity work and in their determination to protect her memory. The world has also seen that their relationship with their father is a loving and happy one, and that in this, at least, the Royal family appears to have learnt a lesson from Diana.As they move into their adult roles — whether in the form of official Royal duties or those on the front line, fighting alongside their fellow countrymen — they are both developing into a new breed of Royal, as much at home organising a pop concert or taking a gap year in Africa or South America, as they are at State occasions or in full regimental dress uniform.

Trainers pays tribute to the cult popularity of this most versatile of shoe, and charts the rise and rise of the trainer. With over 300 styles included, from old-school adidas to the newest lines from Reebok, from Nike's latest high-tech offerings to the legendary Converse All Star, all photographed in full colour, this is the complete compendium of casual shoe style that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about trainers. In addition, there are special feature spreads, which take a look at such subjects as brand identity, endorsements from sportsmen and women, key advertising campaigns, celebrity trainer-wearers, street style and customization. This is a must-have purchase for all trainer enthusiasts!

Demons records and explores the changing visions of evil over the centuries through art history, bringing together a series of striking images of Satan, demons and the wicked in paintings, stained glass, icons, lithographs and illuminated manuscripts. Each chapter opens with an essay exploring and explaining the overlying theme and captions discuss the symbolism in, and techniques of, individual images, and provide relevant background information on the artist. With its detailed analysis of the symbolism and mythology of hell, Satan and his helpers (from the earliest period of Christianity to today), and its unparalleled collection of images, Demons appeals both to students of the history of art and to those interested in theology and mythology.

It takes two special talents to get into «Bad Boys of Football». First, you have to be a top footballer, so that rules out 99 per cent of the population; then you have to be a very, very bad lad. How bad? Well a little bit of drunk and disorderly isn't enough. Prepared to put it about a bit on the field? That won't work either. We are talking seriously flawed, but outstanding talents. What a line-up we have here: Harald Schumacher in goal; central defenders Marco Materazzi and Claudio Gentile, which suggests going down to the wing...to encounter Stuart «Psycho» Pearce or Pedro Monzon; it's a quiet midfield with Roy Keane, Vinnie Jones, Dennis Wise and George Best on patrol; and angels such as Eric Cantona and Diego Maradona up front. Just think, there are only places on the bench the likes of Paul Gascoigne, Hristo Stoichkov, Jose Luis Chilavert, Wayne Rooney, Diego Simone, Zinedine Zidane, Gennaro Gattuso and Paul Breitner. Seriously, this is a collection of biographies of footballers who make or made as much news for their attitude and off-field behaviour as their skill and outstanding feats on it. Filled with quotes from the players themselves and their contemporaries, «Bad Boys of Football» goes in hard, and a bit over the top!

On 31 August 1997, the world was stunned by the tragic death of the most popular and photographed woman of the modern age: Diana, Princess of Wales. The outpouring of public grief at this tragically early death was unprecedented in modern times. Now, 10 years on, «Diana: The People's Princess» celebrates both her life and her legacy. A dignified and unexploitative celebration of Diana's life, from Britain's foremost newsgathering organization ITN, «Diana: The People's Princess» commemorates this remarkable woman's life from her childhood to her tragic premature death at the age of 36. With authoritative text and a vast array of photographs, this updated edition includes new material on the aftermath of her death, including controversy over the Memorial Fountain, the enquiry into her death, the achievements of the Memorial Fund and above all, her legacy as a mother — Princes William and Harry and their involvement in perpetuating and protecting her memory. «Diana: The People's Princess» is a respectful, sensitive and poignant tribute to this elegant, charming and sympathetic symbol of our times.

»Vintage Furniture» is a celebration of the inspiring designs, leading designers, and amazing advances in furniture manufacturing of the past century and up to the present day. With public interest in retro styling stronger than ever, «Vintage Furniture» is an invaluable historical reference and source book for every collector of furniture, whether they enjoy following a particular designer or certain era of design history. The reader is led through the evolution of design styles, new materials and production techniques along a chronological route within each design movement. Each chapter weaves historical information with groundbreaking key furniture icons. Beautiful examples of highly collectible furniture are shown in their original settings as well as in specially illustrated interior locations. Every chapter also includes profiles of key designers of the period, from Marcel Breuer and Arne Jacobsen to Joe Columbo and Philippe Starck. Each chapter culminates with a round-up of the key classic icons of the movement. Over 200 items are illustrated in colour and a full international source directory guides design hunters in search of up-to-date information on where to buy.

In «Vogue Make-up», Juliet Cohen throws open her make-up bag and regales us with smart beauty tips from the experts and recommendations from the cosmetic counters. With insider knowledge and professional advice, the book covers all aspects of make-up, from colour eyeshadows to concealers, mascaras to manicures. «Vogue Make-up» demystifies techniques with advice from beauty gurus and make-up artists, giving you the confidence to experiment with colour and different looks. Learn the tricks of the trade — shaping your brows to accentuate your face shape, shading your eyeshadow to make your eyes look larger or using lip colour for full, kissable lips.

First published in 2005 to celebrate the golden anniversary of European football's grandest competition, «50 Years of the European Cup and Champions League» covers every season's competition with a full report and statistical summary of the Final. Each decade, from the 1950s to the 2000s, will be the subject of an individual section and there will be a specially commissioned interview with a legend from that era. Bringing the vibrant text to life are 275 evocative photographs and the book is complemented by a full statistical section, including every result and major record-holder, club and individual. Fully updated, this book follows the competition through to its final in Athens in May 2007.

Packed with photographs of the most terrifying scenes in cinema history, this unique, definitive, comprehensive guide traces the story of horror over the past century, decade-by-decade, and provides a witty and informative critique of over 250 films, plus any TV series and literature that informed them. And with feature spreads on related themes appearing throughout — from vampires, ghosts and comedy horror, to the occult, giallo, cannibalism and serial killers — this book offers a superb introduction for beginners as well as something new for the die-hard horror fan.

Modern ideas of beauty are inextricably linked to fashion — and «Vogue» is considered to be the authority. As the world's leading fashion bible, «Vogue» has created and documented key trends with its unrivalled access to the world's best models, hairstylists, make-up artists and photographers. «Vogue» celebrates female beauty in all its uniqueness from the quirky to the classic. Beauty is not about the perfect face or body — it is about individuality, vitality, wellbeing and carving your own personal style. «Vogue Beauty» covers the gamut of health and beauty from the healing powers of Reiki to the latest make-up trends. «Vogue Beauty» also highlights the healing benefits of botanical products, reflecting the industry's love of all things natural and green.

»The Cat» is one of the hottest new licensed properties from Japan. Following on from the success of «The Dog», «The Cat» is an irresistible collection of over 400 of the best images from a unique photo collection of over 50,000 eye-catching colour images of over 30 breeds of cat. Every photograph is shot with a fish-eye lens, giving the distinctive and adorable 'Strange Ratio': 70 per cent head and 30 per cent body. These cheeky cats look their cutest in this perspective, with large eyes and inquisitive noses — the same view you get when your cat comes to snuggle up for a bit of attention. It's clear that «The Cat» is perfectly paw-sitioned to follow the lead set by «The Dog» and become a must-have collectable for cat-lovers.

Written with the band's co-operation, Steve Malins' biography throws light on this private, frequently misunderstood group and their lives, which have been bizarre, hilarious, extreme and destructive through nearly 20 years of constant success and excessive celebration. Now fully updated and expanded with an additional 10,000 words, new cover and enlarged format, this new edition will coincide with the band's first world tour in over 3 years as they promote their brand new album «Playing the Angel».

»The Dog» is one of the hottest licensed properties from Japan. The first licensed book, «The Dog» is an irresistible collection of over 400 of the best images from a unique photo collection of over 100,000 eye-catching colour images of 70 breeds of dog, from loveable Labrador and jolly Jack Russells to sensational Siberian huskies. Every photograph is shot with a fish-eye lens, giving the distinctive and adorable 'Strange Ratio': 70 per cent head and 30 per cent body. These cuddly canines look their cutest in this perspective, with large 'doe' eyes and big wet noses — the same view you get when your puppy licks your face in welcome. It's clear that «The Dog» is perfectly paw-sitioned to become a must-have collectable for dog-lovers.

Metallica: The Thrash Stash takes you along on the wild, wild ride that was the evolution of the hugely successful band. From dingy basement clubs in the early 1980s through tragedy, success, excess and earsplittingly loud music to recording with the San Francisco Symphony orchestra and Lou Reed, Metallica has seen plenty in its 30-plus years. This beautifully designed and illustrated book also contains rare items of removable facsimile memorabilia from throughout the band's history. Ideal for fans, the book contains everything from facsimile copies of receipt from Guitar Center for a new bass for Cliff Burton to a Monsters of Rock backstage pass, and from a Metal Massacre Brooklyn poster (1986) to a Troubadour payment sheet from one of their first ever gigs.

David Bowie Treasures tells the story of one of the world's most iconic and influential figures in popular music. With a career spanning over four decades, David Bowie has consistently topped charts all over the world, selling an estimated 140 million albums worldwide. David Bowie Treasures, through beautiful photographs and unique memorabilia, illustrates his journey from humble beginnings to world superstardom.

Written with the band's co-operation, Steve Malins' biography throws light on this private, frequently misunderstood group and their lives, which have been bizarre, hilarious, extreme and destructive through three decades of success and excessive celebration. Now fully updated and expanded, this new edition will coincide with the release of the band's 13th album in 2013.

David Bowie is the international figure all starry-eyed hopefuls aspire to when setting out on a path to fame and fortune in the music industry — whether they know it or not. The man had a glittering career fuelled by the spirit of reinvention — he left over 20 albums in his wake — and was as colourful musically as he was dressed. If a picture says a thousand words, this book ranks as the definitive manual on how to leave a lasting legacy in the art scene.

Victorian Britain is traditionally remembered as a nation in industrial development. However, beyond the 'satanic mills' overlooking the Dickensian slums alongside teeming docks or in burgeoning industrial cities, blossomed a new world beside the old agricultural and fishing Britain. Victorian Britain and Ireland in Colour consists of 350 colour images that show some of today's most familiar landmarks as they looked in the time of penny newspapers, as well as illustrating the daily life of the time. In their own time the realistic scenes captured in these 'photochroms' were greeted with astonishment. Today they still stand comparison with modern colour photography for their depth and richness. This book recreates a bygone age in an impressive fashion and is a must for local historians, lovers of Victoriana, and those interested in the history of photography.

In days gone by, no movie star or pin-up would be caught dead without a cigarette. Smoking was sophisticated, exotic, sensual, decadent and, above all, romantic. Advertising liked to say that smoking was connected us with the opposite sex. Love at First Light celebrates the sexual play of the cigarette advertisment from the 20s to the 60s. From the corny to the slightly disturbing, sexual innuendo is never far away.

Love Lust Desure is the ultimate book of erotic photography, featuring the best work of the leading erotic photographers. These photographs celebrate the huge range of ways in which people express their sexuality, from fetishism to fantasy, and show the beauty of the naked form, male and female. Erotic photography is now at the forefront of fashion, and Love Lust Desire brings together a collection of the most exciting and significant work in this field. The images of couples bring a new dimension to the nude study, while the range of photographers, with their different approaches, provides a comprehensive review of erotic photography over the last century. Featured photographers will include: Michael Childers; Bob Carlos Clarke; Wolfgang Eichler; Nan Goldin; James & James; Pierre et Gilles; Housk Randall; Turner Prize-winner Wolfgang Tillmans: Trevor Watson.

Offers deceptive images, visual tricks and optical puzzles. This title is completely interactive and gets readers directly involved in trying to solve the illusions with a fully tactile experience.

England invented it; Brazil perfected it. There is no question that the spiritual home of soccer is Brazil, five-time FIFA World Cup winners and hosts of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Brazil Futebol captures the passion and heart of the world's premier soccer-playing nation. It begins in the 1870s, when the sport was introduced; recounts the unprecedented success of the national team, and profiles the superstar players—including Pelé, Garrincha, and Ronaldinho—and managers. But the book goes beyond the storied professionals to provide a deeper commentary on the importance of the game in o país do futebol (“the country of soccer”). It's the perfect celebration of, and companion to, the upcoming World Cup.