Discover one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated artists and feminist icons in this gorgeously illustrated biography. Frida Kahlo is celebrated across the globe for her evocative self-portraits and lush depictions of her native Mexico. This beautifully illustrated biography is full of colorful details that illuminate the woman behind the artwork, including excerpts from Kahlo’s personal letters and diaries. In quoted passages, she discusses her childhood dreams of becoming a doctor, the accident that changed the course of her life, and her love affairs with famous artists. Featuring handwritten text alongside lovely illustrations, Library of Luminaries: Frida Kahlo provides a captivating window into the vibrant life, work, and creative vision of the beloved Mexican artist.
An illustrated biography of the French fashion designer who pioneering style defined casual elegance for the twentieth century. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s changed women’s fashion forever with her signature style and revolutionary approach to design. Featuring handwritten text paired with sweet illustrations, this e-book sheds new light on the woman behind some of the last century’s most iconic designs. The author and illustrator vividly chronicle Chanel’s life from her impoverished childhood in an orphanage to her dreams of becoming a singer and her tumultuous love affairs with Europe’s elite. Brimming with excerpts from Chanel’s own letters and diaries, these pages reveal the passion and vision of one of the most celebrated fashion designers of all time.
An illustrated biography of the pioneering novelist who explored the inner worlds of her characters. In masterful works such as Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, Virginia Woolf trailblazed a new style of literary fiction in which readers follow a character’s stream of consciousness. Featuring handwritten text paired with beguiling illustrations, this e-book explores Woolf’s personal life and literary development. Formative events and intimate stories are revealed, including how she was supported—and challenged—in her craft, her struggles with mental illness, and how her great works came to be. With excerpts from Woolf’s own letters, this unique biography offers a vividly detailed portrait of the renowned author.
An illustrated biography of the Regency era author whose timeless novels made history with their sparkling wit and social commentary. First published anonymously in England in the early nineteenth century, Jane Austen’s novels are still beloved by generations of fans all over the world. With enchanting illustrations, handwritten text, and excerpts from Austen's personal letters, this biography delves into the literary icon’s life. It shares stories of her childhood on a farm, the writing of her first novella, her marital woes, the inspirations behind Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, and more. Brimming with delightful details like the objects Austen kept on her desk and how much Emma originally sold for, this beautiful e-book explores Austen's life and celebrates her legacy.
A celebration of "meet-cute" moments, this short-story collection features when-they-first-met-stories from such beloved YA authors as Armentrout, Nicola Yoon, Sara Shepard, and Katie Cotugno.
For much of the twentieth century travel by air was a luxury available only to the wealthy, and accordingly the airlines – Pan Am, BOAC, TWA, BEA and many others – offered premium services that connected far-flung parts of the world with con trails of glamour. This book looks back at the golden age, from the 1920s to the 1970s, when well-appointed airliners whisked the rich and famous around the world on holiday and on business. It evokes the chink of champagne glasses, the aroma of expensive cigars and the roar of early jet engines: the experience of air travel before package holidays and budget airlines changed flying forever. The various types of aircraft, the routes and the airports, as well as the changes undergone by the industry, are all explored here and illustrated by fascinating historical material.
Venture forth - if you dare - into the hazardous territory that is the girl brain! From the dreaded doom of bra-shopping to the countless hours spent trying to select the right emoji or why we analyse (absolutely) everything, this book offers a humorous, revealing and hugely-relatable exploration of what it means to be a girl in the twenty-first century. Enter at your peril...
An illustrated biography of the French fashion designer who pioneering style defined casual elegance for the twentieth century. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s changed women’s fashion forever with her signature style and revolutionary approach to design. Featuring handwritten text paired with sweet illustrations, this e-book sheds new light on the woman behind some of the last century’s most iconic designs. The author and illustrator vividly chronicle Chanel’s life from her impoverished childhood in an orphanage to her dreams of becoming a singer and her tumultuous love affairs with Europe’s elite. Brimming with excerpts from Chanel’s own letters and diaries, these pages reveal the passion and vision of one of the most celebrated fashion designers of all time.
Discover one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated artists and feminist icons in this gorgeously illustrated biography. Frida Kahlo is celebrated across the globe for her evocative self-portraits and lush depictions of her native Mexico. This beautifully illustrated biography is full of colorful details that illuminate the woman behind the artwork, including excerpts from Kahlo’s personal letters and diaries. In quoted passages, she discusses her childhood dreams of becoming a doctor, the accident that changed the course of her life, and her love affairs with famous artists. Featuring handwritten text alongside lovely illustrations, Library of Luminaries: Frida Kahlo provides a captivating window into the vibrant life, work, and creative vision of the beloved Mexican artist.
An illustrated biography of the pioneering novelist who explored the inner worlds of her characters. In masterful works such as Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, Virginia Woolf trailblazed a new style of literary fiction in which readers follow a character’s stream of consciousness. Featuring handwritten text paired with beguiling illustrations, this e-book explores Woolf’s personal life and literary development. Formative events and intimate stories are revealed, including how she was supported—and challenged—in her craft, her struggles with mental illness, and how her great works came to be. With excerpts from Woolf’s own letters, this unique biography offers a vividly detailed portrait of the renowned author.
An illustrated biography of the Regency era author whose timeless novels made history with their sparkling wit and social commentary. First published anonymously in England in the early nineteenth century, Jane Austen’s novels are still beloved by generations of fans all over the world. With enchanting illustrations, handwritten text, and excerpts from Austen's personal letters, this biography delves into the literary icon’s life. It shares stories of her childhood on a farm, the writing of her first novella, her marital woes, the inspirations behind Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, and more. Brimming with delightful details like the objects Austen kept on her desk and how much Emma originally sold for, this beautiful e-book explores Austen's life and celebrates her legacy.
A cut-paper guide that unfolds to a length of 1.5-metres and features the most important sites in Prague, including Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, Petrin Hill, Wallenstein Palace, Charles Bridge, Old-New Synagogue, Golden Lane, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Municipal House, Wenceslas Square, National Theatre and Dancing House.
Bring the Bard's works to life in this three-dimensional expanding pocket guide, which unfolds to a length of 1.5 metres. The first side features Shakespeare's most famous plays including 'Hamlet', 'Twelfth Night', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Midsummer Night's Dream', 'Macbeth' and 'Henry V'. The second side features the most important places in Shakespeare's life, including the house where he was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Mary Arden's Farm, Nash House, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Globe. Beautifully illustrated and presented in a slipcase, this is the perfect gift or souvenir for Shakespeare lovers of all ages.
Bring to life one of the most famous landmarks in Britain with this fascinating three-dimensional expanding pocket guide. Unfolding to a length of 1.5 metres, the guide features twelve three-dimensional panels on key sites including the White Tower, the Crown Jewels, Tower Green, the Chapel Royal, the ravens, Traitors' Gate, the Yeoman Warders, torture, the Line of Kings, the Bloody Tower and the Royal Menagerie.
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