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This is a fascinating visual record of a decade that saw Britain face hardships that ultimately united the country. It is a beautiful gift idea on its own, or as part of this popular series. The «Britain in Pictures» series presents an important collection of images from the Press Association's unique archive, most of which have lain unseen since they were first used in the newspapers of their day. The 1930s saw Britain suffer economic depression, flirtation with fascism, record emigration and the abdication of its monarch. Yet, by the decade's end the country was at its most united under a new king, George VI, with an emerging, inspirational leader in Winston Churchill, and ready to face the grave challenges of World War II.

This title features almost 300 images from the Press Association's unique archive. It is a fascinating visual record of a decade that took Britain to the very brink of disaster. It is a beautiful gift idea on its own, or as part of this popular series. The «Britain in Pictures» series presents an important collection of images from the Press Association's unique archive, most of which have lain unseen since they were first used in the newspapers of their day. The 1940s took the country to the very brink of disaster in a war that was fought as much in its towns and villages, as on the battlefields of Europe, Africa and elsewhere. Against all the odds the enemy was defeated, leaving the nation victorious but facing severe challenges in its post-war years, leading to an extraordinary period of social reform.

This is a fascinating visual record of a decade that saw Britain making the transition from the past to the future. It is a beautiful gift idea on its own, or as part of this popular series. The «Britain in Pictures» series presents an important collection of images from the Press Association's unique archive, most of which have lain unseen since they were first used in the newspapers of their day. The 1950s found the country making the transition from the past to the future. On its farms oxen ploughed beneath the flight paths of passenger jet aircraft, in its cities people rode to work on trams whose electricity was generated by nuclear power stations, and teenagers emerged for the first time with their own fashion, music and culture.

This is a beautiful gift idea on its own, or as part of this popular series. «The Britain in Pictures» series presents an important collection of images from the Press Association's unique archive, most of which have lain unseen since they were first used in the newspapers of their day. The 1960s overturned the country's old order and brought in the new, as the economic boom reverberated: governments fell through scandal; spies were exposed in the heart of the establishment; England won the World Cup; and, the arts, fashion and entertainment industries burst with new ideas and young people dominated events.

The staid world of pop music was shaken to its foundations during the 1960s with the arrival of rock, hard-edged and typified by electric guitar, drums and dominant vocals. With its roots in the rock ’n’ roll of the 1940s and 1950s, and influence from rhythm and blues and country music, rock also drew on blues, folk, jazz – and even classical genres. Rock’s 4/4 beat and verse-chorus format was invariably served up by long-haired white male musicians and ballsy ‘rock chicks’ who enjoyed a notoriously hard-living, often drug-fuelled lifestyle. Dividing into hybrids and sub-genres – such as progressive, psychedelic, heavy metal, glam, grunge, and punk – rock also embodied cultural and social movements. ROCK captures the essence of the music, the fashions, the lifestyle and excesses of the genre through 300 gritty, amusing and poignant images from the Mirrorpix archives.

This is a visual record of the British people's habits of dress from the Victorians to Britpop. Social history is reflected in the outfits of the time, from the wartime austerity of the 1940s to the new couture of the 1950s. It takes us on a fascinating journey through a hundred years of fashion and style, both on the London catwalks and on the streets of ordinary towns. This is a celebration of punk rock and rockers since the early 1970s. 500 images from the MirrorPix archives illustrate the world of punk rock, capturing the atmosphere of gigs and venues, at festivals and in the recording studio. News pictures expose the hard-living, anarchic lifestyle of punk musicians and their transition into more acceptable members of society; the fashions and colourful hairstyles of punks; and, the conflicts with other cultural groups such as Teddy boys and football hooligans.

This is a highly readable and fascinating look at 18th century embroidery techniques, from a U.K. author. It includes relevant quotations from ladies and gentlemen of the period as well as drawings of costume pieces. It features colour photographs of museum-held pieces with annotations throughout. Gail Marsh's research is presented here in a highly readable and fascinating manner, with relevant quotations from people of the period, intricate drawings of costume pieces, annotated with the stitches, threads and techniques that were used, plus colour photographs of the museum-held pieces. This enthralling book is a must for any student studying embroidery, fashion and textiles, craft persons interested in historical embroidery techniques, creators of historical costume for stage.

The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry bible, Couture Sewing Techniques, has been revised and updated throughout — with new photos and a chapter on specialty fabrics. No one can unravel couture garment construction the way Schaeffer can, from the art of hand sewing to mastering edge finishes, from classic closures to shaping a garment for a perfect fit. Readers learn all the basics — and more importantly: how to apply the techniques — on skirts and sleeves, pockets and jackets, evening gowns, and more. Gorgeous photos, clear illustrations, and concise language combine to make this the most complete couture-sewing course available.

A series of four picture books, compiled from the archives of the classic girlie magazines, Fiesta and Knave, which celebrates an age when glamour photography strove more for artistic ideals and risqué titillation than the sexually explicit top-shelf titles of today. The bevy of beauties that graces the pages of these four books illustrates the changing faces — and bodies — of the glamour model over four decades, from the demure to the titillating, the seductive to the steamy, the erotic to the raunchy. Each title features almost three hundred photographs, all with whimsical yet reverential captions describing the girls, the sets, the poses, and the props.

A series of four picture books, compiled from the archives of the classic girlie magazines, Fiesta and Knave, which celebrates an age when glamour photography strove more for artistic ideals and risqué titillation than the sexually explicit top-shelf titles of today. The bevy of beauties that graces the pages of these four books illustrates the changing faces — and bodies — of the glamour model over four decades, from the demure to the titillating, the seductive to the steamy, the erotic to the raunchy. Each title features almost three hundred photographs, all with whimsical yet reverential captions describing the girls, the sets, the poses, and the props.

A series of four picture books, compiled from the archives of the classic girlie magazines, Fiesta and Knave, which celebrates an age when glamour photography strove more for artistic ideals and risqué titillation than the sexually explicit top-shelf titles of today. The bevy of beauties that graces the pages of these four books illustrates the changing faces — and bodies — of the glamour model over four decades, from the demure to the titillating, the seductive to the steamy, the erotic to the raunchy. Each title features almost three hundred photographs, all with whimsical yet reverential captions describing the girls, the sets, the poses, and the props.

Chronicling ten decades glimpsed through 900 images, hand-picked from the unique archives of the Press Association, this book is a fascinating treasure. Each decade is introduced with a description of the major trends, events and developments. Celebrities and politicians, artists and musicians, sportsmen and women, royalty, adventurers and pioneers, criminals, and ordinary people, are captured in their true context, in events that were originally photographed for the newspapers and magazines of the day, many of which have lain unseen since then. One hundred years of fashion, industry, aviation, architecture, transport, weather, crime, leisure pursuits, war and technological development are encapsulated in more than 600 pages.

This is a beautifully produced and fascinating book that will appeal to anyone who is interested in fashion. It is illustrated by stunning photographs from PA Photos' archives! This meticulously researched and lavishly illustrated book charts the history of street fashion from its origins in high couture to its appearance on the streets. Beginning in the post-war period, this largely picture-led book's accompanying text also examines the social roots of what we wear and what it expresses about ourselves and the times we live in. Fashion trends, together with their influences, are tracked and illustrated alongside the changing attitudes and accessibility that made fashion a part of daily life.

The material for thousands of crime novels and films can be found in the real history of British crime in the 20th century. In sharp contrast to the nation's image of respectability — or perhaps because of it — British criminals spent the last 100 years poisoning their spouses, robbing banks, holding up mail trains and engaging in the full spectrum of organised nefariousness. Here, we see the faces behind the stories and legends from Crippen, through the Krays and the Great Train Robbers, to the crooks of the recent past.

This series is each devoted to a decade of British life and contains around 300 photographs which were hand-picked by PA Photos' own archivists. Most have lain unseen since they were first used as news pictures and each image has been scanned especially, many from glass plates, to ensure the best possible quality of reproduction. These photos tell a fascinating story: alongside the major events that constitute formal history are found the smaller things that had significance for ordinary people at the time. These cameras have recorded for posterity everything in their view and each picture tells an eloquent tale, of occurrences big and small, which have shaped the people and the face of Britain today. PA Photos is the photography arm of the PA Group, which also owns the The Press Association, the UK's national news agency. Established in the late 19th Century, the PA has been capturing editorial photography for 140 years, resulting in an extraordinary archive of over 15 million images recording British life over more than a century.

This series is each devoted to a decade of British life and contains around 300 photographs which were hand-picked by PA Photos' own archivists. Most have lain unseen since they were first used as news pictures and each image has been scanned especially, many from glass plates, to ensure the best possible quality of reproduction. These photos tell a fascinating story: alongside the major events that constitute formal history are found the smaller things that had significance for ordinary people at the time. These cameras have recorded for posterity everything in their view and each picture tells an eloquent tale, of occurrences big and small, which have shaped the people and the face of Britain today.PA Photos is the photography arm of the PA Group, which also owns the The Press Association, the UK's national news agency. Established in the late 19th Century, the PA has been capturing editorial photography for 140 years, resulting in an extraordinary archive of over 15 million images recording British life over more than a century.

The magnificent tiles showcased in this impressive collection will inspire beginners and professionals, as well as collectors and enthusiasts. Some of the larger displays were made to decorate public and private spaces; others use single tiles to interpret nature, tell a story, or make cultural observations. As always in this acclaimed series, all the contributors are accomplished artists, renowned in the field. Mary Lynn Buss creates a field of mosaic-tiled long-necked irises. Peter King and his wife and working partner Xinia Marin fashion large, expressively rendered and sculptural installations. And Melody Ellis' low-relief earthenware tiles pack intriguing narratives into every tile.

Why settle for a same-old wedding bouquet that matches the tablecloths at the catering hall? With a few key techniques, some fresh flowers and Bouquet Chic, any bride can create her own magnificent wedding bouquet that makes a truly personal statement. Author Kimberly Aurora Kapur urges readers to be inspired by the bride's gown and jewellery, sleek contemporary looks for both flowers and embellishments, the location of the wedding and unique colour choices. Kapur's designs are beautiful, romantic and feminine, blossoming with unusual styling, striking colours and unconventional details such as jewelled inserts, feathers, shells and sumptuous ribbons. An overview of essential techniques, plus step-by-steps and how-tos, make this the one book every bride needs to make her day unique.

Kitchen designer Beth Veillette gives you professional design advice for kitchens and budgets from small to large. Throughout the book, you'll find design options for all components found in the kitchen as well as how to successfully combine them to create a great kitchen. A wide range of styles, materials and layouts are featured in hundreds of photos that provide fresh ideas for everything from the floor material, wall colour and lighting to seating, appliances and window treatments. Create the kitchen you've always wanted!

Many homeowners look at decorating as do-it-yourself proposition. Others seek out the advice of an expert. Decorating Ideas that Work covers both bases completely. Bursting with over 500 photographs and drawings, Heather Paper's hard-working sourcebook is all a potential decorator needs to transform their house into a showcase. Chock full of information on both contemporary and traditional furniture and accessories — and how to thoughtfully combine them.

Doing what no other window treatment book has done before, Window Treatments Idea Book offers hundreds of the latest ideas from hands-on experts for decorating windows of every type, including bays, bows and unusual shapes. It also provides quick-and-easy style ideas and professional advice for modifying and embellishing off-the-shelf curtains and drapes. Whether you want to update your home's style or find fresh ideas for a new home, this book will give you the inspiration you need to get the look you're after.

An introduction to an important traditional woodcarving skill, and a thorough primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornament and the practical skills needed to carve it. A step-by-step guide through the basic building blocks of classical design.

A book featuring a marker-based method of sketching for beginners as well as advanced design professionals to produce finished sketches of exactitude and polish. The practical techniques simplify the construction of interior space and show how to achieve verisimilitude of surfaces with a minimum of technical skills. Arranged in logical sequence of mastery there are twenty-five step-by-step demonstrations of sketching spaces and individual details. Information covers methods to increase speed in sketching, advise on materials needed and how to create five kinds of perspective and plans.