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Renowned designer and antiques dealer Richard Shapiro devotes his
first book to the art of creating refined, cultivated spaces that
transport their inhabitants to a heritage of distant lands and past
epochs. Designers and home owners who wish to endow homes with
authentic European charm and character will be inspired by
Shapiro's gift for creating genuine Old World savoir faire. The
book focuses on the two much-imitated homes and gardens of Richard
Shapiro, which provide a wealth of inspiration and a broad array of
examples related to living graciously with antiques, decorative
painting and other finishes, and marrying centuriesold building
materials with new construction. Shapiro shares ideas from his work
as a designer as well as lessons learned from years of collecting
and selling antiques and fine art. As a manufacturer of furnishings
with a distinctly European sensibility, he also brings to bear a
thorough knowledge of production processes and finishing techniques
that simulate authentic Old World archetypes. With exquisite new
photography, the book also functions as a master class, filled with
illustrations and takeaways for readers, offering practical ideas
and creative inspirations for imbuing a home with a romantic mood
and a timeworn sensibility.
One of the three major orthodox internal styles of Chinese martial
arts (along with Xing Yi Quan and Tai Ji Quan), Bagua Zhang (or Ba
Gua Zhang) is also one of the most ancient and revered. The first
volume in a series of two on the form," Liu Bin's Zhuang Gong Bagua
Zhang, Volume One, "is written from the perspective of a wise
master who gives equal attention to Bagua's historical evolution
and to the art and practice itself. A disciple of famous master Liu
Xing Han and one who honed his skills for over 20 years under the
same trees in Temple of Heaven Park as the originators of Bagua,
Professor Zhang Jie is ideally suited for the task. He presents the
fundamental theories of Bagua simply and clearly, in such a way
that they comprise both a martial arts manual and a guide for
everyday living. The idea of balance in all things is stressed
throughout, as is the ancient Chinese philosophy that underlies
Bagua. In addition to illustrations of the Bagua movements, the
book contains previously unpublished historical photographs.
Equally useful for novice and seasoned practitioners, as well as
students of Chinese culture and history," Liu Bin's Zhuang Gong
Bagua Zhang "immerses readers in all aspects of this important
martial art.
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