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The Cultural Revolution in China was a time of upheaval and change.
Millions of lives were disrupted and much effort was spent by the
government and the Party to "reeducate" the populace through a
great propaganda campaign. Posters, ceramic statues, Red Books,
pins, and a myriad of other means were designed to get the message
across. Now, after the opening of China to the West, these things
are finding their way into the collector's market. In this
remarkable volume, the history of an era and the material culture
that it generated are shown in over 450 color images. They include
180 posters that set the tone as art and as propaganda. The
iconography of the posters was used to rally the people around the
programs and personalities of the Maoist regime. In addition there
are hundreds of ceramic statues, "Little Red Books," awards, ration
coupons, wall hangings, prints, and many other objects included
that promoted the Cultural Revolution and sought to influence the
Chinese people. For graphic artists, collectors, and
Sino-historians, these items have growing importance. With its
concise and informative history and beautiful color illustrations,
this book provides an introductory guide to the meaning and value
of a variety of the most common posters and artifacts to be found
in markets in China and the West, along with brief explanations of
their historical background and their current value.
Winner of the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards Drink Book
Award 2021 Longlisted for the Andre Simon Food & Drink Book
Awards 2020 'Hugely entertaining' Jay Rayner 'A brilliantly
Bourdain-ish tale of a young woman making her way through the
sexist American fine-dining world' Observer Aged twenty-one,
Victoria James was named the US's youngest sommelier, working in
Michelin-starred restaurants, serving the finest wines. The groping
patrons she learned to handle, but, behind the scenes, the world of
high-end dining was a mess of fractious relationships and
unacknowledged abuse. It would take hitting rock-bottom for
Victoria to find her way back to the industry she adores. Wine Girl
is the memoir of a young woman breaking free from her traumatic
childhood. It's the story of overcoming a notoriously misogynistic
business, and of the restorative power of a glass of wine with
friends. 'Addictive' Stylist 'A must-read' Daily Telegraph 'I
glugged at the gossipy bits and sipped at the sad parts . . .
you'll raise a glass to her extraordinary resilience' Sunday Times
**NOW WITH EXCLUSIVE ADDITIONAL CONTENT: WINE PAIRING
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EACH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK**
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Dunleith (Hardcover)
Victoria James
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Discover one of the most popular yet misunderstood wines-rose-in
this full-color guide and history from an award-winning sommelier,
filled with advice on which producers to try, fun information on
how it's made, and a collection of recipes to wet your whistle and
whet the taste buds. For years, rose has struggled to achieve a
serious place at the dinner table. Overshadowed by low-quality pink
wines, rose's reputation and style diminished. But within the past
five years, Americans have begun to rediscover the vintage's myriad
pleasures. In this enchanting book, author, sommelier, and
restaurant-professional Victoria James offers a spirited look at
where rose comes from and how it's made, and provides expert
insight on what bottles to try (and what bottles to absolutely
avoid). She also provides easy traditional and seasonal recipes
using this versatile, flavorful wine. Combining delightful stories
with whimsical and clever illustrations, Drink Pink is a clever,
captivating, and unpretentious look at rose for novices and
connoisseurs and alike. Get in the pink with Drink Pink!
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