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In this new title eight of the world's most successful photographers share advice, insights and tips on travel photography, based on their own experiences of photographing in locations throughout the world.

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of arguably the greatest and most cherished of all the Star Wars films, the most important motion picture sequel of all-time, and a movie that changed pop culture forever: Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back. J.W. Rinzler, author of the acclaimed The Making of Star Wars, once again uses his unprecedented access to the Lucasfilm archives, and their treasure trove of never-before-published photos, design sketches, paintings, production notes, interviews, anecdotes, and scripts, to take us back thirty years to relive the entire production process for one of the most anticipated movies ever produced — along the way unveiling stories as entertaining, enthralling and mind-boggling as the film itself. As a long-standing member of the Lucasfilm staff, J.W. Rinzler has enjoyed unparalleled co-operation and support from the original moviemakers, including both George Lucas and veteran director Irvin Kershner. The result is a truly definitive account that is destined to become a must-have for all true Star Wars fans and serious cinephiles. Jonathan Rinzler is a New York Times bestselling author and longtime editor at Lucasfilm Publishing.

Presenting the story of New York in photographs, photo-portraits, maps, and aerial views, this title contains nearly 600 pages of emotional, atmospheric images, from the mid-19th century onwards. It includes hundreds of quotations and references from relevant books, movies, shows and songs.

The use of flowers in the home illustrates the mood-enhancing powers of colour. A floral display is the simplest way of changing the atmosphere of an interior. The palest of pink creates a feeling of calm and serenity. Hot colours like bright pink usually stand out and demand more attention than cooler shades like lilac. This book shows in detail the fundamental use of pink in floral arrangements, whether it is using it repetitively, in abundance of shades or simply as an understatement of interior chic. From simple posies to large pedestal arrangements, from button holes to candle centrepieces, Paula's rich repertoire of designs and her intuitive use of pink, in every guise, sets this book aside as the ultimate in feminine style and home elegance. Paula Pryke is one of the most famous and respected florists in the world. She runs a successful flower business that has a reputation for innovative and brilliantly colourful floral designs. Paula launched her internationally successful Flower School in London in 1994 and students from all over the world — including Europe, Japan, South Africa and the USA — come to study with her. Paula's floral talents and teaching skills are in constant demand and she frequently lectures on floristry and gives live demonstrations around the world, incuding in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.Paula has written nine best-selling books, including The New Floral Artist, Flower Innovations, Simple Flowers, Candles, Wreaths and Garlands, Classic Paula Pryke, Wedding Flowers and Flower School. She continues to take a hands-on approach at her design studio in Islington, London.

Interiors expert Judith Miller explores the key elements of country style through the use of colour and natural hues and explains how to design a home interior with a greater understanding of what ambience and impressions colour can bring. Colour is explored throughout the book by means of navigating its use in various palettes, including sections on cool, warm and vibrant colours that explain the reasons for different perceptions of colour from one climate region to another. Whether cool and pale or bright and warm, colour plays a pivotal role in bringing a cosy and comfortable mood to the rooms of an interior decorated in country style, celebrating the charms of rural living while creating a welcome retreat. Each chapter includes carefully selected swatches for paint and fabric with codes that allow you to match available paints from manufacturers such as Benjamin Moore, Fired Earth, Ralph Lauren and Farrow & Ball. About the Author Judith Miller is a best-selling author of over 80 books on antiques and interiors. A regular contributor to newspapers and magazines, including BBC Homes & Antiques, she is also co-presenter of The House Detectives (BBC2), consultant and co-presenter of The Antiques Trail (Meridian, HTV and Discovery) and presenter of It's Your Bid (Discovery). She lives in London and New York.

This innovative decorating book is a unique combination: a reference book that covers the whole spectrum of window treatments from classical swags and tails to minimalist breaths of muslin — The New Curtain Book is the curtain bible for the twenty-first century. Inside, Stephanie Hoppen presents a series of fascinating master-classes about today's fashionable window treatments, given by more than thirty of the world's most innovative designers. The designs illustrated and described show the whole panoply of contemporary styles and materials. There are classes in classical, traditional designs, and in modern, simple ones; equal weight is also given to dramatic, smart, romantic and country curtains. The fabrics and materials so creatively used by the designers include everything now possible — from glamorous silk, velvet, taffeta and cashmere, through rural prints, formal stripes, canvas and ticking, to twenty-first century Perspex panels, crystal beads and metallic coile. All tastes are represented here, from the unashamedly rich to the most light and neutral of schemes. Supplementing each master-class are portfolios of examples of the work of many other designers, with an emphasis on their own particular innovations, as well as a wealth of technical advice. Concluding with a directory of styles of curtain, accessories, fabrics and blinds as well as a list of outlets where the essentials can be purchased, The New Curtain Book challenges the boundaries of soft furnishing to provide curtain couture at the cutting edge.

This beautiful book showcases the shortlisted and winning photographs from the first major Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Take a view, the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, is the brainchild of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers. Together with AA Publishing, he has created this prestigious competition and award. With a total prize fund exceeding GBP 20,000, plus a six-week exhibition at the National Theatre in London, Take a view is set to become a desirable annual competition for photographers of all ages for years to come. Britain's heritage is celebrated by people around the world and entries are welcome from everyone, whether resident in Britain or simply visiting, as long as the image is of the British Isles. The full-colour book of best entries will showcase the best pictures from amateur and professional photographers alike. There will also be an award for the Young Landscape Photographer of the Year and each of the four main categories will be represented in the book in four main chapters. Each chapter will be divided into both adult and youth sections.

With over 300 stunning photographs of wedding flowers, this book contains bouquets to inspire every bride. A bride's bouquet sets the mood for all wedding flowers, so choosing the perfect style is essential. Should they be stylish, formal or simply natural? Formed into a perfect round nosegay or romantic cascade? Which shape suits your dress? Will you choose red roses for love, or freesias for trust? Wedding Bouquets answers all these questions and more, to ensure the bouquet you finally choose is the perfect expression of how you feel on this important and magical day.

Mosaic is an ancient and exciting decorative art form. This colourful book contains over 200 motifs to copy and develop, whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced mosaic artist. A comprehensive techniques section gives step-by-step instructions on everything from choosing materials and selecting colour combinations to cutting and grouting tiles. The directory features a wide range of themes from animals, birds and marine life to flowers, cultural symbols and children's motifs. Clear designs are easy to scale and copy. A gallery section shows how the motifs can be used to decorate ceramics, furniture and accessories — or be works of art in their own right.