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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: A Guide to the Collections (Paperback): Gillian Shallcross, Adam Tessier Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: A Guide to the Collections (Paperback)
Gillian Shallcross, Adam Tessier; Introduction by Matthew Teitelbaum; Text written by Maureen Melton
R664 Discovery Miles 6 640 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Blue Guide Liguria (Paperback): Paul Blanchard Blue Guide Liguria (Paperback)
Paul Blanchard
R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This easy-to-carry guide includes Genoa, San Remo, Savona, Portofino, the Cinque Terre, La Spezia and Lerici. Art historian, landscape architect and long-time Italy resident Paul Blanchard explores this beautiful region of fishing villages, coastal resorts and plunging mountain valleys, with a seafaring history and a fine culinary tradition, providing a fascinatingly detailed guide, with carefully chosen recommendations of hotels and restaurants.

The Museum of Whales You Will Never See - Travels Among the Collectors of Iceland (Paperback): A Kendra Greene The Museum of Whales You Will Never See - Travels Among the Collectors of Iceland (Paperback)
A Kendra Greene
R286 Discovery Miles 2 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome to Iceland, a very small nation with a very large number (two hundred and sixty five) of (mostly) very small museums. Founded in the backyards of houses, begun as jokes or bets or memorials to lost friends, these museums tell the story of an enchanted island where bridges arrived only at the beginning of the 20th century, and waterproof shoes only with the second world war. A nation formerly dirt poor, then staggeringly rich, and now building its way to affluence once again. A nation where, in the remote and wild places, you might encounter still a shore laddie, a sorcerer or a ghost. From Reykjavik's renowned Phallological Museum to a house of stones on the eastern coast; from the curious monsters which roam the remote shores of Bildudalur to a museum of whales which proves impossible to find, here is an enchanted story of obsession, curation, and the peculiar magic of this isolated island.

Acropolis (English language edition) - Visiting its Museum and its Monuments (Paperback): Panos Valavanis Acropolis (English language edition) - Visiting its Museum and its Monuments (Paperback)
Panos Valavanis
R328 Discovery Miles 3 280 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

95 colour illustrations. The Athens Acropolis and its Museum constitute an integrated architectural and artistic unity, one of the most important in the history of global civilization. This informative and attractive guidebook is designed to be a useful travel companion; its descriptions and interpretative analyses help show the monuments in a new way, through an understanding of the historical, artistic and political events that contributed to their creation. Through the text and the illustrations we get to know the gods and heroes who were worshipped on the Acropolis, the leaders who envisaged the major projects, the artists who brought them to fruition, as well as the innovative ideas they applied, and the Athenian citizens who admired and enjoyed these achievements.

Bullets and Bandages - The Aid Stations and Field Hospitals at Gettysburg (Hardcover): James Gindlesperger Bullets and Bandages - The Aid Stations and Field Hospitals at Gettysburg (Hardcover)
James Gindlesperger
R605 Discovery Miles 6 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

At Gettysburg, PA, during three days of July 1863, 160,000 men fought one of the most fierce and storied battles of the US Civil War. Nearly one in three of those men ended up a casualty of that battle, and when the two armies departed a few days later, 21,000 wounded remained. This book is the story of how those soldiers were cared for in a town of 2,500 people. Historian and author of several other guides to Gettysburg, James Gindlesperger provides a context for the medical and organizational constraints of the era and then provides details about the aid stations and field hospitals created in the aftermath of the battle. Filled with historical and contemporary photos, as well as stories about the soldiers and their healers, this book is a detailed guide for visitors to the site as well as others interested in American Civil War history.

New Orleans - The Underground Guide (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Michael Patrick Welch, Brian Boyles, Zack Smith, Jonathan... New Orleans - The Underground Guide (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Michael Patrick Welch, Brian Boyles, Zack Smith, Jonathan Traviesa
R969 R857 Discovery Miles 8 570 Save R112 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Red beans and rice, trad jazz, and second lines are the Big Easy's calling cards, but beyond where the carriage rides take you is a city brimming with genre-defying music, transnational cuisine, and pockets of wild, artistic locals that challenge preconceived notions of what it means to be New Orleans.

With a respectful nod to the traditional and a full embrace of the obscure, New Orleans: The Underground Guide is a resource for discovering the city as it really is -- as much brass bands and boas as it is bounce and bicycle tours. From a speakeasy in the Bywater neighborhood to the delightfully sketchy vibe of St. Roch Tavern, lead author Michael Patrick Welch uncovers an unexpected tableau of musicians, venues, and novel ways to pass the bon temps.

Contents include but are not limited to: where to get naked, how to make the most of Mardi Gras according to banjo player Geoff Douville, what to order from the delicious Slavic menu at Siberia, where to find the New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival, how to catch a performance by the New Movement comedy troupe, where to rent a kayak, and how to get in on the "bed and beverage" experience at the Royal Street Inn.

The Little(r) Museums of Paris - An Illustrated Guide to the City's Hidden Gems (Hardcover): Emma Jacobs The Little(r) Museums of Paris - An Illustrated Guide to the City's Hidden Gems (Hardcover)
Emma Jacobs
R525 R491 Discovery Miles 4 910 Save R34 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A visit to Paris can often seen like a highlight reel -- the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, the Eiffel Tower. But Paris isn't only about the big attractions; in fact, some might say it's the off-beat destinations that hold the greatest treasures. The Little(r) Museums of Paris takes a whimsical journey through these smaller destinations, from the fantastical to the bizarre, offering both a guide to the city and inspiration for armchair travelers. Rather than traveling by neighborhood, this charming guide explores the different types of institutions nestled within Paris, from time capsules like the Musee Nissim de Camondo to explorations of the world beyond the city limits, including the Institute of the Arab World. Readers will peek behind the curtains of artists' apartments and into the microscopes of collections of scientific oddities. Each entry opens up a new world of adventure, with a description of the museum's collection, as well as a short history, watercolor illustrations, and a miniature map. For residents and visitors alike, the captivating illustrations and deeply-researched yet approachable writing will encourage greater appreciation of the cultural diversity, history, and colorful characters that give Paris that je ne sai quois.

Rick Steves Snapshot Scottish Highlands (Third Edition) (Paperback): Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves Rick Steves Snapshot Scottish Highlands (Third Edition) (Paperback)
Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves
R308 R289 Discovery Miles 2 890 Save R19 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

With Rick Steves, the Scottish Highlands are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Scotland includes: - Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the Highlands' best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips for how to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps - Top sights and local experiences: Follow the Speyside Whisky Trail, cut through the Cairngorms, and kayak across Loch Lomond. Hike the craggy landscapes, hop a ferry to the Isle of Skye, or watched kilted athletes test their strength in the Highland Games - Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track - Full coverage of Oban & the Inner Hebrides, Glencoe & Fort William, Inverness & Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, and more With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Scottish Highlands is truly a tour guide in your pocket. Exploring beyond the Highlands? Pick up Rick Steves Scotland for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.

Architecture of Whimsy: Mid-20th-Century Modern Architecture in South Florida (Hardcover): Arthur Jay Marcus Architecture of Whimsy: Mid-20th-Century Modern Architecture in South Florida (Hardcover)
Arthur Jay Marcus
R592 Discovery Miles 5 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This fascinating lexicon examines the quixotic architectural expressions found on select mid-20th-century modern commercial buildings in South Florida. Showcasing the work of 13 noted architects from Miami Beach to Fort Lauderdale, it highlights the playful decorative details and gestures-swooping overhangs, brise-soleil, cheese holes and arches, and screening-that expressed the era's shiny optimism and the region's carefree resort culture. With brief bios of the architects and street maps pinpointing the location of each building, this book offers tourists, architects, history buffs, and preservationists a new context and appreciation for these works of art, many of which are endangered.

City of Immortals - Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris (Paperback): Carolyn Campbell City of Immortals - Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris (Paperback)
Carolyn Campbell
R526 Discovery Miles 5 260 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This first-person account of a legendary necropolis will delight Francophiles, tourists and armchair travelers, while enriching the experience of taphophiles (cemetery lovers) and aficionados of art and architecture, mystery and romance. Carolyn Campbell's evocative images are complemented by those of renowned landscape photographer Joe Cornish. City of Immortals celebrates the novelty and eccentricity of Pere-Lachaise Cemetery through the engrossing story of the history of the site established by Napoleonic decree along with portraits of the last moments of the cultural icons buried within its walls. In addition to several 'conversations' with some of the high-profile residents, three guided tours are provided along with an illustrated pull-out map featuring the grave sites of eighty-four architects, artists, writers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers and actors, including Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison of the Doors. Frederic Chopin, Georges Bizet, Edith Piaf, Maria Callas, Isadora Duncan, Eugene Delacroix, Gertrude Stein, Amedeo Modigliani, Sarah Bernhardt, Simone Signoret, Colette and Marcel Proust.

Mississippi Civil War Monuments - An Illustrated Field Guide (Paperback): Timothy Sedore Mississippi Civil War Monuments - An Illustrated Field Guide (Paperback)
Timothy Sedore
R649 Discovery Miles 6 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Soaring obelisks, graceful arches, and soldiers standing tall atop pedestals recall the memory of the Civil War in Mississippi, a former Confederate state that boasts more Civil War monuments than any other. In Mississippi Civil War Monuments: An Illustrated Field Guide, Timothy S. Sedore combs through the Mississippi landscape, exploring monuments commemorating important military figures and battles and remembering common soldiers, from rugged veterans to mournful youths. Sedore's insightful commentary captures a character portrait of Mississippi, a state that was ensnared between Northern and Southern ideologies and that paid a high price for seceding from the Union. Sedore's close examinations of these monuments broadens the narrative of Mississippi's heritage and helps illuminate the impacts of the Civil War. With intriguing details and vivid descriptions, Mississippi Civil War Monuments offers a comprehensive guide to the monuments that make up Mississippi's physical and historical landscape.

Liberty City (Paperback): Travis Williams Liberty City (Paperback)
Travis Williams
R628 Discovery Miles 6 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The American Museum of Natural History and How It Got That Way - With a New Preface by the Author and a New Foreword by Neil... The American Museum of Natural History and How It Got That Way - With a New Preface by the Author and a New Foreword by Neil deGrasse Tyson (Hardcover)
Colin Davey; As told to Thomas A. Lesser; Foreword by Neil De Grasse Tyson
R1,768 R1,427 Discovery Miles 14 270 Save R341 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Tells the story of the building of the American Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium, a story of history, politics, science, and exploration, including the roles of American presidents, New York power brokers, museum presidents, planetarium directors, polar and African explorers, and German rocket scientists. The American Museum of Natural History is one of New York City's most beloved institutions, and one of the largest, most celebrated museums in the world. Since 1869, generations of New Yorkers and tourists of all ages have been educated and entertained here. Located across from Central Park, the sprawling structure, spanning four city blocks, is a fascinating conglomeration of many buildings of diverse architectural styles built over a period of 150 years. The first book to tell the history of the museum from the point of view of these buildings, including the planned Gilder Center, The American Museum of Natural History and How It Got That Way contextualizes them within New York and American history and the history of science. Part II, "The Heavens in the Attic," is the first detailed history of the Hayden Planetarium, from the museum's earliest astronomy exhibits, to Clyde Fisher and the original planetarium, to Neil deGrasse Tyson and the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and it features a photographic tour through the original Hayden Planetarium. Author Colin Davey spent much of his childhood literally and figuratively lost in the museum's labyrinthine hallways. The museum grew in fits and starts according to the vicissitudes of backroom deals, personal agendas, two world wars, the Great Depression, and the Cold War. Chronicling its evolution from the selection of a desolate, rocky, hilly, swampy site, known as Manhattan Square to the present day the book includes some of the most important and colorful characters in the city's history, including the notoriously corrupt and powerful "Boss" Tweed, "Father of New York City" Andrew Haswell Green, and twentieth-century powerbroker and master builder Robert Moses; museum presidents Morris K. Jesup, Henry Fairfield Osborn, and Ellen Futter; and American presidents, polar and African explorers, dinosaur hunters, and German rocket scientists. Richly illustrated with period photos, The American Museum of Natural History and How It Got That Way is based on deep archival research and interviews.

Metropolitan Museum Guide (Arabic, Paperback): The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, Metropolitan Museum Guide (Arabic, Paperback)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York,; Introduction by Thomas P Campbell
R704 Discovery Miles 7 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This completely reconceived and rewritten guide to the Metropolitan's encyclopedic holdings--the first new edition of the guidebook in nearly thirty years--provides the ideal introduction to almost 600 essential masterpieces from one of the world's most popular and beloved museums. It features a compelling and accessible design, beautiful color reproductions, and up-to-date descriptions written by the Museum's own experts. More than a simple souvenir book, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide provides a comprehensive view of art history spanning more than five millennia and the entire globe, beginning with the Ancient World and ending in contemporary times. It includes media as varied as painting, photography, costume, sculpture, decorative arts, musical instruments, arms and armor, works on paper, and many more. Presenting works ranging from the ancient Egyptian Temple of Dendur to Canova's Perseus with the Head of Medusa to Sargent's Madame X, this is an indispensable volume for lovers of art and art history, and for anyone who has ever dreamed of lingering over the most iconic works in the Metropolitan Museum's unparalleled collection.

Scottish Castles (Paperback): David Cook Scottish Castles (Paperback)
David Cook
R224 R206 Discovery Miles 2 060 Save R18 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A compendium of 28 beautiful, historical Scottish Castles for local and visitor alikeScotland: A land with rich history, wild landscapes and some of the most beautiful castles on Earth. There have been over 2000 castles in scottish history; some have been preserved in superb condition, some lie in picturesque ruin and others have been resigned to historical records.Discover the story of the well-trodden fortress of Edinburgh Castle, uncover the beautiful remoteness of Eileen Donan and learn all about Castle Urquhart, on the banks of Loch Ness. These are the sites of feuds, the homes of royalty and the locations of great battles.This Pitkin guide takes the reader on a tour of 28 of Scotland's most magnificent castles. Revised for 2019, it makes a perfect addition to the literature for any visitor to the country.

The Museum Establishment and Contemporary Art - The Politics of Artistic Display in France after 1968 (Paperback): Rebecca DeRoo The Museum Establishment and Contemporary Art - The Politics of Artistic Display in France after 1968 (Paperback)
Rebecca DeRoo
R1,427 Discovery Miles 14 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides an in-depth account of the protests that shook France in 1968 and which served as a catalyst to a radical reconsideration of artistic practice that has shaped both art and museum exhibitions up to the present. Rebecca DeRoo examines how issues of historical and personal memory, the separation of public and private domains, and the ordinary objects of everyday life emerged as central concerns for museums and for artists, as both struggled to respond to the protests. She argues that the responses of the museums were only partially faithful to the aims of the activist movements. Museums, in fact, often misunderstood and misrepresented the work of artists that was exhibited as a means of addressing these concerns. Analyzing how museums and critics did and did not address the aims of the protests, DeRoo highlights the issues relevant to the politics of the public display of art that have been central to artistic representation, in France as well as in North America.

Historic Rural Churches of Georgia (Hardcover): Sonny Seals, George Hart Historic Rural Churches of Georgia (Hardcover)
Sonny Seals, George Hart
R1,285 Discovery Miles 12 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Aspects of Georgia's unique history can only be told through its extant rural churches. As the Georgia backcountry rapidly expanded in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the churches erected on this newly parceled land became the center of community life. These early structures ranged from primitive outbuildings to those with more elaborate designs and were often constructed with local, hand-hewn materials to serve the residents who lived nearby. From these rural communities sprang the villages, towns, counties, and cities that informed the way Georgia was organized and governed and that continue to influence the way we live today. Historic Rural Churches of Georgia presents forty-seven early houses of worship from all areas of the state. Nearly three hundred stunning color photographs capture the simple elegance of these sanctuaries and their surrounding grounds and cemeteries. Of the historic churches that have survived, many are now in various states of distress and neglect and require restoration to ensure that they will continue to stand. This book is a project of the Historic Rural Churches of Georgia organization, whose mission is the preservation of historic rural churches across the state and the documentation of their history since their founding. If proper care is taken, these endangered and important landmarks can continue to represent the state's earliest examples of rural sacred architecture and the communities and traditions they housed.

Greyfriars Graveyard (Paperback): Charlotte Golledge Greyfriars Graveyard (Paperback)
Charlotte Golledge
R484 R439 Discovery Miles 4 390 Save R45 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

When Greyfriars Graveyard opened in Edinburgh in the sixteenth century, built on the site of a Franciscan monastery on the edge of the Old Town below the castle, it became Edinburgh's most important burial site. Over the centuries many of Edinburgh's leading figures have been buried at Greyfriars, alongside many more ordinary folk, and it is home to a spectacular collection of post-Reformation monuments. In this book local historian Charlotte Golledge takes the reader on a tour around Greyfriars Graveyard to reveal the history of the cemetery, from when James I granted the land as a monastery to the present day. She explores the huge variety of its monuments and gravestones and explains the symbolism behind the stones and carvings and how the styles changed over the years. Through this she paints a remarkable picture of life and death in Edinburgh over the centuries, which will appeal to both residents and visitors to the Scottish capital.

Central Bristol History Tour (Paperback): Anthony Beeson Central Bristol History Tour (Paperback)
Anthony Beeson
R271 R245 Discovery Miles 2 450 Save R26 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Central Bristol History Tour is a fascinating insight into the history of this famous old port city and shows just how much it has changed during the course of the centuries. Readers are invited to follow local author and historian Anthony Beeson as he guides them through its streets and alleyways, pointing out the well-known and lesser-known landmarks along the way.

Cycle Expedition Jammu to Kanyakumari - Cycle Excursion Jammu to Kanyakumari (Paperback): Sadanand Prasad Cycle Expedition Jammu to Kanyakumari - Cycle Excursion Jammu to Kanyakumari (Paperback)
Sadanand Prasad
R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Museum of Broken Relationships - Modern Love in 203 Everyday Objects (Hardcover): Olinka Vistica, Drazen Grubisic The Museum of Broken Relationships - Modern Love in 203 Everyday Objects (Hardcover)
Olinka Vistica, Drazen Grubisic 1
R637 R569 Discovery Miles 5 690 Save R68 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

What to do with the fragments of a love affair? A postcard from a childhood sweetheart. A wedding dress in a jar. Barbed wire. Silicone breast implants. Red stilettos, never worn. These objects and many others make up the inspiring, whimsical, sometimes bizarre, and always unforgettable population of the real-life Museum of Broken Relationships. A decade ago, two lovers were struggling through their own painful breakup, desperate to heal their heartbreak without destroying the memory of the love they had shared. Then, an idea struck: they would create a communal space, a kind of refuge for - and cathartic celebration of - the everyday objects that had outlasted love. These items, along with the anonymous, intimate stories each piece represented, quickly captured hearts and imaginations across the globe. As word spread, the tiny museum became a worldwide sensation. Collected here are 203 of the best, funniest, most heartwarming and thought-provoking pieces that offer an irresistible experience of human connection. The Museum of Broken Relationships is a poignant celebration of modern love - and a must-read for anyone who has ever loved and lost.

Vintage Journal See America Travel Poster (Paperback): Found Image Press Vintage Journal See America Travel Poster (Paperback)
Found Image Press
R232 R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Save R19 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Rotunda in Thessaloniki and its Mosaics (Paperback): Bente Kiilerich, Hjalmar Torp The Rotunda in Thessaloniki and its Mosaics (Paperback)
Bente Kiilerich, Hjalmar Torp
R462 Discovery Miles 4 620 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The mosaics in the Rotunda in Thessaloniki are the most significant decorations that remain from the early Byzantine period. Th is richly illustrated book invites the reader to enter the building and experience the splendid golden and silver mosaics that cover the cupola and vaults. It includes a timeline and a list of recent publications. Colour photographs, many specially taken for this publication, document the spectacular qualities of these magnificent mosaics. After an introduction to the architecture of the Rotunda, the authors focus on the mosaics, discussing such issues as imperial patronage, the martyr portraits, the pictorial programme, as well as mosaic technique and the aesthetic qualities of the multi-coloured images. The succinct text provides an up-to-date introduction to the mosaics.

Wonderful Pakistan! A Traveler's Notebook, Volume 4 (Paperback): Jamshed Namdar Khan Wonderful Pakistan! A Traveler's Notebook, Volume 4 (Paperback)
Jamshed Namdar Khan
R931 Discovery Miles 9 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Royal Castle Warsaw - Director's Choice (Paperback): Wojciech Falkowski The Royal Castle Warsaw - Director's Choice (Paperback)
Wojciech Falkowski
R307 Discovery Miles 3 070 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Royal Castle in Warsaw is one of the most important museums-residences in Poland. Its history and the provenance of its collections are extremely complex and symbolise the turbulent history of the country. The last king of Poland, Stanislaw August, created a great collection of works of art and commissioned the interior design in a classicist style. With the loss of independence by Poland, works of art and furnishings were transported to Russia, then later returned under the Treaty of Riga in 1921. Looted by the Germans during World War II, the Castle was blown up in 1944. The castle finished being rebuilt in 1984 and today is a museum of interiors and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The highlights of the Castle's collections include paintings by Rembrandt and Canaletto as well as valuable objects of decorative arts and historical memorabilia, showcased in this latest Director's Choice with the expertise of Director Wojciech Falkowski.

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