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More than a fashion accessory or means to tell the time, the wristwatch has become a statement of identity; politician or celebrity, scientist or sportsman, what you choose to wear on your wrist speak

Zhu Zheqin, also known as Dadawa, is a well-known Chinese singer, artist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. She has made significant contributions to Chinese culture, not only in her internationally d

A detailed study of contemporary artist and jewellery creator, Dickson Yewn, renowned as the designer worn by the likes of Michelle Obama.

Understanding Jewellery, by authors David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, is often described as the must-have jewellery book of our time a 'Bible' in the jewellery trade. First published in 1989, it

This book studies 72 works from 55 Chinese artists, collecting biographical information alongside interpretative essays, historical details and information on both literature and art policies.

As the first academic publication focused on the Taikang photography collection, this book explores both the mechanics of portraiture and its psychological effects.

Charles Moriarty, Stills department manager for Star Wars and photographer for Amy Winehouse, presents Photographers on the Art of Photography: a series of intimate conversations with some of the most

John Lennon said: "We were born in Liverpool, but we grew up in Hamburg." To paraphrase John, we could say that: "The Beatles were born in Liverpool, grew up in Hamburg, reached maturity in London, a

In the 1960s, British jewellery underwent a revolution. Natural, uncut stones exploded into vogue and a 1961 exhibition at the Goldsmith's Hall kickstarted the nation's new obsession with gold. The wo

Leng Bingchuan is a contemporary Chinese artist who has been active on the international art scene since the mid 1980s. This book features the most comprehensive collection of his uniquely beautiful b

Parisian churches are revered around the globe. Their stunning stained-glass windows and intricate Gothic architecture are accomplishments of unrivalled elegance. Churches of Paris gathers 50 of the f

Five decades of blue-jeans, down-to-earth rock 'n' roll. Five decades of poetic, authentic performances, political commentary, global tours and even a Broadway show. Bruce Springsteen hasn't just left

"It's very hard for me to accept that Sukita-san has been snapping away at me since 1972, but that really is the case. I suspect that it's because whenever he's asked me to do a session, I conjure up

Over the decades, no camera has captured Caine better than that of his collaborator and long-time friend, Terry O'Neill.

- Vincent Meylan explores a century in the history of one of the most prestigious Parisian jewelry dynasties - From Empress Farah and the secrets of the treasure of Iran, to Queen Marie Am幨ie's missing emeralds, this book is like embarking upon a fascinating treasure hunt - Full of extravagant fairytales and fascinating behind-the-scenes revelations From Empress Farah and the secrets of the treasure of Iran, to Queen Marie Am幨ie's missing emeralds, via Fant獽as and the blood-red rubies of the kings of Burma, entering the world of Van Cleef & Arpels is like embarking upon a fascinating treasure hunt. In this book, Vincent Meylan explores a century in the history of one of the most prestigious Parisian jewelry dynasties. He opens doors and unlocks caskets to reveal the mysterious, and sometimes fantastic, stories of its clients and the fabulous and exceptional stones that they entrusted to the "golden hands" of Van Cleef & Arpels. The Maharani of Baroda, the Duchess of Windsor, Pr

This major work, first published in 1950, is still considered the classic book on the subject. It provides a comprehensive survey of plant portrayals across over three thousand years.

The 'Garden of England', 'The High Weald', these are phrases that describe a 70-year-old Area of Outstanding National Beauty in Southern England. Among these dramatic landscapes and ancient woodlands

John McConnell's list of collaborators includes many household names - Boots, Faber & Faber, Halfords, Clarks, John Lewis. The man behind the Biba logo (for which he won the D&AD Silver in 1969), the