Léon Bakst (1866-1924) was a painter, illustrator, stage and costume designer. He is universally acknowledged for representing a synthesis of creative energy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bakst travelled widely throughout Europe and in 1890 joined the World of Art journal circle which numbered many artists among its members, the most famous being Benois and Diaghilev. This book illustrates the wealth of Bakst's contribution to the world...

One hundred spectacular antique quilts from one of the largest, privately held quilt and textile collections in the world. Turn back time with color photos and insightful essays about America's quilting past! Admire one hundred antique quilts and textiles you've never seen before, curated from the remarkable Poos Collection. Flip through the pages to find a wide range of styles in pre-Civil War quilting-elaborate hand piecing and appliqué, signature...

Ce guide vous montre qu'en achetant quelques pièces de qualité irréprochable, il est possible de se vêtir en toute simplicité et avec style, sans pour autant exploser son porte-monnaie ! Apprenez à repérer les 50 indispensables de votre garde-robe, mais aussi : • à les combiner, • à les faire durer dans le temps, • à les recycler, • à payer le juste prix, • à les dénicher sur le net et dans les endroits vintage. Les conseils...

Foreword by Daisy Goodwin The official companion to ITV's hotly anticipated new drama, Victoria delves into the private writings of the young Queen Victoria, painting a vivid picture of the personal life of one of England's greatest monarchs. From the producers of Poldark and Endeavour, ITV's Victoria follows the early years of the young queen's reign, based closely on Victoria's own letters and journals. Now explore this extensive collection...

Léon Bakst est né en 1866 et mort en 1924 en Russie. Peintre, illustrateur, designer de costumes et de décors, Bakst attacha son nom à la grande aventure des Ballets Russes. Il rejoint au début du XXe siècle, Diaghilev et Bernois dans la présentation d'une nouvelle scénographie faite de couleurs, d'imaginaire, qui révolutionna le monde du ballet par sa modernité et son exotisme. Il participa au journal World of art. Jean Cocteau écrivit...

"It's nearly Halloween in The Cardboard Kingdom, and one thing is for sure: a mystery is afoot. Nate is positive he saw a monster in his backyard. It wasn't a shadow or a rustling tree. It wasn't his eyes playing a trick on him. It was a monster, plain and simple. But the trouble is, no one believes him. Even his stepbrother, Elijah, says he must have imagined it... Until it shows up over and over again in the kingdom. Always at night, always on the...

My Big Fat Greek Wedding -- 27 Dresses -- Wedding Crashers -- Bride Wars -- Muriel's Wedding -- Jewtopia -- The Wedding Date. My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Toula is a quiet, devoted daughter in a big, crazy Greek family. Working in her father's restaurant, she hides behind her family and keeps the world at a distance. One day at the restaurant she finds herself pouring coffee for a man who inspires her to change her life, and the way she sees the world...