Taschen Marilyn & Me
– Du är redan känd. Nu ska du göra mig känd, sa fotografen Lawrence Schiller till Marilyn Monroe när de diskuterade bilderna han skulle ta av henne. – Var inte så kaxig, svarade Marilyn, fotografer är lätta att byta ut. Året var 1962. Schiller var 25 år gammal och på uppdrag för Paris Match Magazine. Han kände redan Marilyn. De hade träffats på uppsättningen Let's Make Love. Ingenting kunde dock ha förberett honom på den dagen då Marilyn plötsligt dök upp naken under en swimmingpoolscen för filmen Something's Got to Give. Marilyn & Me är en intim berättelse om en legend innan hon faller och en ung fotograf på väg mot toppen. Schillers originaltext och extraordinära fotografier, varav över två tredjedelar aldrig eller sällan har publicerats, tar oss tillbaka till den tiden, och till den överraskande kontakten som gjorde att Marilyn kunde knyta an till en ambitiös men oerfaren pojke från Brooklyn. Nu, 50 år senare, publicerar TASCHEN Lawrence Schillers berättelse som en signerad och numrerad monografi begränsad till 1 962 exemplar – ett antal som valts med tanke på året för Monroes för tidiga död. Schillers historia har aldrig berättats tidigare. Här berättar han den med takt, humor och medkänsla. Resultatet är ett starkt och oväntat porträtt som fångar stjärnan mitt i hennes sista kamp. · Collector's Edition på 1 712 numrerade exemplar (nr 251–1 962)som alla är signerade av fotografen. Finns även i två Art Editions på 125 exemplar, var och en med ett originalfoto · Boken och den exklusiva förvaringsasken har beklätts med specialvävd sidenduchesse från Taroni, en av världens mest framstående sidenfabriker, som ligger i Como, Italien · Tryckt på arkivpapper · Fyra utvikbara uppslag, med ett som mäter hela 110 cm i diameter · Vid köp finns ett häfte med en översättning av texten på begäran tillgängligt på tyska, franska och spanska
Taschen Mickey Mouse
Den 18 november 1928 gjorde världens mest berömda mus sin allra första offentliga debut. Idag firar vi 90+ år med Musse i en av de mest omfattande illustrerade publikationerna om Disney-universumet. Med början i de första skisserna av en figur som nästan fick namnet Mortimer, följer vi karriären för Walt Disneys och Ub Iwerks mest berömda skapelse, som möttes av en explosion av världsomspännande popularitet som bara föregicks av Charlie Chaplins tidigare framgångar.Med obegränsad tillgång till Disneys stora historiska samlingar samt offentliga och privata samlingar ger författarna liv åt Mickeys framgångssaga: konceptkonst, storyskisser, bakgrundsmålningar och animationsritningar samt historiska fotografier spårar ursprunget och utvecklingen av sådana tidlösa favoriter som Steamboat Willie, The Band Concert och Brave Little Tailor. De följer också Musse när han bygger vidare på detta legendariska bibliotek av korta tecknade serier genom att medverka i två historiska långfilmer, Fantasia och Fun and Fancy Free.Omfattande arkivforskning kastar nytt ljus över mindre kända kapitel i Musse Piggs karriär, ursprunget till Musse Pigg-klubben och hans användning som en patriotisk ikon under andra världskriget. Längs vägen möter vi alla stora Musse-tecknare inom både film och serier, inklusive sådana storheter som Ub Iwerks, Win Smith, Ferdinand Horvath, Fred Moore, Floyd Gottfredson, Carl Barks, Manuel Gonzales, Paul Murry, Romano Scarpa, Giorgio Cavazzano, Byron Erickson och César Ferioli.
Great Escapes Africa. The Hotel Book
From the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the vast Sahara to the Cape Verde archipelago, Africa offers a lifetime of travel adventures. Whether you're a wide-eyed newcomer or an ever-returning visitor, the continent promises 54 extraordinarily diverse countries, urban creative hubs, pristine night skies and wildlife, as well as a momentous sense of our human past. In this visual journey through Africa, we discover glimpses of postcard-ready landscapes, rich culture, and incredible interiors, all spied through the doorways and windows of the continent's most stunning hotels. Angelika Taschen takes us to hidden gems across Mozambique, South Africa, and Ethiopia; from a Tanzanian coffee plantation, where guests can enjoy the ultimate Arabica brew in breathtaking surroundings; the iconic Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, painted pink at the end of the First World War and host to many meditators since; to the moving Serengeti Safari Camp, boasting of just a handful of tents that follow the migrations of wildlife all year round. In this updated guide, we discover each hotel through crisp photography as well as key information including directions, contact details, and recommended reading for each destination.
Great Escapes Yoga. The Retreat Book
Looking for a relaxing and uplifting vacation? Find inspiration in this updated collection of yoga retreats. Angelika Taschen showcases the world's best restorative spots, from the Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, the place of origin of yoga,...
Great Escapes Usa. The Hotel Book
From the Napa Valley to the Hudson Valley, from the Wild West to the South, from the mountains of New Mexico to the coast of Maine: a journey through the USA passes through legendary landscapes with all kinds of wonderful accommodation. Angelika Taschen presents her favorite destinations: beach houses and desert camps, motels and ranches,...
Great Escapes Italy. The Hotel Book
To travel through Italy is as close as one gets to being in paradise. For centuries, writers, artists, architects, and merchants have been drawn here, inspired by the beauty of Venice, Florence, Naples, and Rome. Countless books, paintings, poems, and sculptures are evidence of its undying appeal, and over the past 60 years, the country has become one of the world's top travel and holiday destinations. The loveliness of Italy is, if not eternal, certainly enduring, and the easygoing and relaxed Italian lifestyle is still unrivaled. Here, some of Italy's most amazing landscapes and diverse regions are honored, like Tuscany, Umbria, the Amalfi Coast, and, no less magical, the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily. In these mythical surroundings are legendary hotels full of atmosphere, where novels are set, movies are made, weddings are celebrated, and famous love stories consummated: Villa d'Este on Lake Como, the Pellicano Hotel in Porto Ercole, the Il San Pietro on the Amalfi Coast, and the Palazzo Margherita in Basilicata-to name just a few. Angelika Taschen also reveals where to find more secret and hidden jewels-from the Locanda Cipriani, a destination for food lovers on the island of Torcello, to the romantic Castello di Vicarello in Tuscany and the atmospheric Masseria Moroseta in Puglia.
Great Escapes Mediterranean. The Hotel Book
The Mediterranean is surrounded by three continents - Europe, Africa and Asia - and even though the cultures around this sea are highly diverse, they harmoniously share a pleasant climate, distinctive flora and fauna, and not least the intense blue of the water. Angelika Taschen set out in search of the most beautiful hotels on a great variety of coasts, islands and beaches, taking you on a journey to the luxurious Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and the ultra-chic Les Roches Rouges on the Cote d'Azur, to the little-known Pardini's Hermitage on the Italian island of Giglio, which is only accessible by boat or on foot, and to Bodrum in Turkey, where the elegant Amanruya resort lies hidden in one of the most stunning bays in the Mediterranean. She also presents new hotel concepts, great architecture and creative design - such as the finca Menorca Experimental on the Balearic Islands, the modernist Villa Dubrovnik in Croatia and Dexamenes on the Peloponnese, where new life was breathed into decommissioned wine tanks. Further highlights are the brand-new, stylishly designed Mezzatorre on Ischia and the Torre di Cala Piccola with its enchanting private beach on the Argentario peninsula in Tuscany, an almost unknown location that possesses the aura of 1960s Italy. Another gem is La Locanda del Barbablu, with just five rooms in the shadow of the mythical volcano on Stromboli. Look forward to staying at the Nord-Pinus in Tangier with its fantastic view of the Strait of Gibraltar, and the charming Coco-Mat Eco Residences on Serifos, or experiencing the originality of Ammos on Crete, where the art and design are as essential as the sun and the beach.
Living in Mexico. 45th Ed.
Rich colors and woven textiles form a unique design aesthetic, crafted by the union of local Aztec and Mayan cultures and Spanish influences. Bold pigments and vivid patterns come together in simple and rustic spaces, resulting in a way of living that is both invigorating and homely; an authentic Mexican style. The dynamic writer and photographer duo Barbara and René Stoeltie have struck gold again—this time with a truly breathtaking look at Mexico’s most remarkable abodes. Traveling far and wide, from Costa Careyes to the Yucatán Peninsula, this photographic journey will surprise, delight, and inspire you. From the home of Constructivist architect Luis Barragán, a restored 16th-century hacienda, to a traditional Mayan thatched-roof dwelling, the contrast of styles within the pages of this book are testament to the country’s vibrantly diverse palette of textures and hues. With many new images, some never published before, prepare to be transported to the heart of lush and eclectic
Great Escapes Europe. The Hotel Book
Through ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. The world's second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and abundant charms, boasting artistic masterpieces and architectural marvels as much as natural splendor. This revised and updated edition brings you a curated selection of the most unique hotels and atmospheric guesthouses across the European continent. Selected for their breathtaking locations and interiors, each haven offers the surroundings of style and the serenity in which everyday life can melt away. Angelika Taschen reveals such gems as Der Seehof, an idyllic site on an Austrian lake where guests can fish for their dinner; a 150-year old Portuguese estate refurbished by Pritzker Prize-winner Eduardo Souto De Moura, which remains a working farm to this day; and Budsjord, last stop on one of the loneliest pilgrimage routes in the world, situated at the edge of the Dovrefjell National Park in Norway-to name just a few. A treasure trove of travel inspiration, this must-have guide profiles each hotel through postcard-ready photography as well as key information like directions, contact details, and reading inspiration for each destination.