Best selling Reference books from Quarto Publishing
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1. Quarto Publishing The Stories Behind the Poses
"The Stories Behind the Poses" is a non-fiction book by Raj Balkaran that explores the philosophical and religious aspects of various poses. Published in 2022, the book offers in-depth insights into the cultural and spiritual meanings behind these poses across its 224 pages. It is aimed at readers interested in philosophy and religion, particularly the facets of other religions. With dimensions of 17 cm in width and 23 cm in height, the book is compact and suitable for both study and personal reflection. Weighing 750 grams, it serves as a solid companion for readers looking to engage with the complex themes of human experience and spirituality. The text's English language ensures broad accessibility for an international audience interested in the deeper significance of body postures and their cultural context.
2. Quarto Publishing Kiss '76
Take a lively look back at the most significant 12-month span in Kiss’s career, 50 years on, joining Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter as they conquer the world. 1976 suffered no shortage of notable events. Cincinnati’s "Big Red Machine" beat the Yankees in the World Series. Jimmy Carter beat Gerald Ford at the ballot box. Rocky lit up the big screen. And some guy named Bruce Jenner lit up the Summer Olympics. And it was all set against the backdrop of the United States Bicentennial. Kiss stomped into the fray with their platform boots, barnstorming the world and still finding time to record and release two of their all-time bestselling albums. Formed in 1973, Kiss had already grabbed attention with their outrageous makeup, stage show, and (of course) music. But in 1976 the band truly took off, unleashing "Destroyer" and "Rock and Roll Over" in a span of just eight months and logging more than 100 performances in North America and Europe. In "Kiss '76," Martin Popoff presents month-by-month narratives following the band around the world, across stages and through studios. The book features detailed analyses of both albums, including the recording sessions, sleeve art, and more. Info panels detail the albums’ personnel, key dates, and track listings. Listings of tour dates and venues are included. Exclusive author interview material from figures like guitarist Ace Frehley, producer Bob Ezrin, and collaborator Kim Fowley is featured. Month-by-month sidebars offer concurrent world, entertainment, and music news, putting the band’s impressive achievements in the context of that momentous year. Stunningly illustrated pages feature performance and offstage photography, as well as period memorabilia and flat art. This nostalgic and handsomely produced book offers a unique look at a critical chapter in the band’s career, sure to appeal to the legions of Kiss fans.
3. Quarto Publishing Principles of Logo Design
From noted graphic designer and logo expert George Bokhua, Principles of Logo Design presents essential techniques and examples for developing and refining logos and other visual marks, including the use of grids and other geometric shapes to achieve classic proportions.
4. Quarto Publishing Artist/'s Journey
In this artistic adventure, you follow in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous painters and the journeys that inspired some of their greatest works.
5. Quarto Publishing Universal Methods of Design, Expanded and Revised
Universal Methods of Design, Expanded and Revised presents 125 research methods for design in a concise and accessible format, now updated with new information on digital design and software, along with 25 new chapters.
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CHF32.70
Universal Methods of Design, Expanded and Revised
English, Bella Martin, Bruce Hanington, 2019
6. Quarto Publishing The Gardener's Companion to Medicinal Plants
A beautifully illustrated giftable gardening reference book, combining exquisite botanical illustrations with practical self-help projects. Readers can discover more than 200 life-saving plants and 25 home-grown remedies to make themselves.
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CHF24.70
The Gardener's Companion to Medicinal Plants
English, Irving Jason, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, 2017
7. Quarto Publishing The Urban Sketching Handbook People and Motion
The Urban Sketching Handbook: People and motion - Tips and techniques for drawing on location.
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CHF21.70
The Urban Sketching Handbook People and Motion
English, Gabriel Campanario, 2015
8. Quarto Publishing The Love Poems of Rumi
Translated by the renowned Rumi expert Nader Khalili, over 120 poems about love by the Persian mystical poet and Sufi master have been carefully collected and curated in this beautifully illustrated edition. For more than eight centuries, Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi Rumi – commonly known simply as Rumi – has enchanted and inspired readers from all faiths and backgrounds with his universal themes of love, friendship, and spirituality, which he seamlessly wove into radiant poetry. The verses contained here perfectly express the theme of love, focusing on the search, desire, and deeper meanings of love, not only for ourselves but also for our fellow beings. The beloved who steals my sleep demands tears on my knees and quietly throws me into the waves, as the water transforms into sweet liquid. With artistically designed and richly colored covers that reflect the beauty of the words within, the Timeless Rumi series presents thematic collections of poems by the great Sufi mystic Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi Rumi, serving as cherished tools for self-reflection.
9. Quarto Publishing Art Fraud
"Art Fraud" by Susie Hodge is a captivating non-fiction book that explores the fascinating and often shocking world of art forgery. This book presents 50 remarkable cases of art fraud that shook the art world and blurred the lines between genuine talent and deception. Hodge, a renowned art historian and bestselling author, guides readers through the stories of master forgers who, with their sophisticated techniques and strategies, not only created artworks but also challenged the institutions and experts of the art world. Each chapter highlights the motivations and methods of the forgers, who were often driven by greed, fame, or revenge. The narratives are filled with thrilling twists and revelations that expand the understanding of the dynamics of the art scene. This book is of interest not only to art lovers but also to anyone intrigued by the darker sides of art history and the psychology behind fraud.
10. Quarto Publishing In Focus Shadow Work
In Focus Shadow Work is the essential modern guide to shadow work, the healing path to understanding and embracing the dark side of your personality.
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