The Waterfront House - Phoebe Howard - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

Bestselling design author Phoebe Howard presents a gorgeous collection of homes for all who love the seashore and dream of living by its side Phoebe Howard is an expert at creating homes that reflect the elegance and appeal of oceanfront living. With every project, Howard is always seeking to connect interior and outdoor spaces, and to encourage alfresco entertaining. And there’s nothing she loves more than a soothing color scheme of pale blues and greens set off by the neutrals inspired by shells and the sand that surrounds them. In this book, Howard shares all she has learned about combining the practical with the pretty when designing for homes on the seacoast, whether that means selecting colors or incorporating materials that stand up to the elements and sandy feet. Each house in this collection—from over-the-top contemporaries set amid the dunes to Caribbean getaways made for indoor/outdoor living—has a distinctive design that is meant not just to be lived in, but to be enjoyed by the families who call it home and by the friends and welcome guests who can’t resist a visit.

Rescue, Restore, Redecorate - Amy Howard - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

Welcome to Amy Howard’s Rescue Restore Redecorate lifestyle! Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard’s classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and “use what you have” upcycle redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects. Howard shows you a variety of lovely and exciting projects, including the Nicholas Nightstand and the Hugo Table, the Augustus Lamp and the Donovan Chairs, the Drake Lantern and the Alfred Mirror Tray. Along the way, you'll learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look. Howard writes in her introduction, “When you rescue, restore, and redecorate a vintage piece, you not only bring a new chair or table or dresser or mirror into your home. You bring in a new story, as well. You’re giving something old a new life, one that makes your own life even richer and better. That’s the Rescue, Restore, Redecorate lifestyle.” Chapters include: - The Thrill of the Hunt - The Creative Pantry - A Repertoire of Finishes: The Basics and Beyond - Chalk-Based Paint - Gilding - Lacquer - Milk Paint (Casein Paint) - Antiqued Mirrors - And more!

Atmosphere - Howard James - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

“You can feel the sense of atmosphere in the rooms Jim creates. He is a master of making rooms magically come alive.” —Newell Turner, Editorial Director, ELLE Décor , House Beautiful , Veranda Jim Howard creates luxe yet comfortable homes for sophisticated clients around the country. His design work is known for the sort of evocative atmosphere that characterizes the world’s great spaces. This book is a dramatic, colorful, elegant celebration of his interior design, of the homes and rooms he has created. “Atmosphere” is the magic of a place, the embodiment of all its power to capture your attention and embrace you—some might call it the “wow factor.” He writes in this introduction, “Atmosphere is the magic that an entire residence can have when it is beautifully designed—the complex murmur of mood and undercurrent of refinement in a lovely setting. It embodies the power a place has to capture your attention and please your senses, embracing you and making your eyes dance around your surroundings.” Jim’s meticulous attention to architectural detailing and his lavish application of color, texture, and pattern are hallmarks of his style. Schooled in design at Parsons in New York, Jim developed a passion for both classical and modern elements of design and decoration early in his career. His architectural detailing, coupled with his understanding of furniture style and function enables him to effortlessly create extraordinary and timeless residences for his clients. But even as it excites, atmosphere also soothes, offering an overall feeling of well-being and calm. Howard wrote this book to convey all he has learned about crafting atmosphere at home, wherever that home may be, whatever aesthetic it might have. Doing so isn’t just a matter of rules or formulas; it is a science as much as an art, which Jim shares in a dozen captivating chapters. For everyone interested in the modern art of interior design, searching for ideas for their home, or who just admires beautiful design and beautiful rooms, this book will be an oversized, beauty-filled addition to their coffee table.

Coastal Blues - Phoebe Howard - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

From design expert—and interior design readers’ favorite—Phoebe Howard, comes a book focused on decorating with beautiful blue color schemes. Coastal Blues is a glorious decor book filled with inspiring images of beach houses, seacoast getaways, vacation cottages, and luxurious seaside manors. “Known for her stunning Southern style.” —Oprah.com “The reigning queen of Southern design.” — USA Today A hardworking how-to-get-the-look book that offers solid interior design and styling advice, Coastal Blues features brand-new, never-before-published projects, with every page reflecting the ease and casual elegance of shoreline living. Chapters include: - Sea Glass - Coral Reef - Deep Ocean Blue - Clear Water - Indigo Bay - Ocean Mist Phoebe Howard shows design lovers how to make coastal style modern, fresh, and very much their own. She writes, “Blue connects us to nature more than any other color. But it also connects us to worlds of possibility. We gaze out at the sea, fantasizing about exotic lands, and stare up at the sky, contemplating the limitless universe. Just like the universe’s unlimited potential, blue knows no bounds. Its variations and versatility are what make it so attractive to so many. Did you know that, statistically speaking, blue is the world’s favorite color?” Working in blue, Phoebe helps you choose wallpaper, furniture fabrics, serving ware, window treatments, and much more. Whether you are decorating or redecorating your beach home, or simply want to bring coastal style to your urban or suburban home, Phoebe’s ideas, beautiful blues, and popular designs will delight you, your family, and your guests. Coastal Blues is the perfect book for a coffee table, but it will be referred to again and again . . . and it makes a great gift book.

Comforts of Home - Andrew Howard - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

Interior designer Andrew Howard offers the perfect mix of bold patterns, bold color, and even bolder design, and shares all his secrets for creating polished—but still practical—interiors with high style Andrew Howard’s luxurious new monograph invites readers inside the design process and creation of a dozen memorable homes. With a range of styles, and set in different locales, this collection of gorgeous houses was photographed by Noe DeWitt and Eric Piasecki. “When I first meet with families, they tend to have a thousand ideas and pictures,” says Andrew of his process working with clients. “They often ask, ‘How can you steer all those ideas into one cohesive look?’ The homes I design, and this book, aren’t just about how a room feels, but how you . . . the homeowner, my client, the reader . . . want to feel when you’re in that room. I want this book to show off what good, thoughtful, family-friendly, stylish design can do for you and your loved ones.”

Stain - A. G. Howard - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

A captivating fantasy novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Roseblood and the Splintered series After Lyra—a princess incapable of speech or sound—is cast out of her kingdom of daylight by her wicked aunt, a witch saves her life, steals her memories, and raises her in an enchanted forest . . . disguised as a boy known only as Stain. Meanwhile, in Lyra’s rival kingdom, the prince of thorns and night is dying, and the only way for him to break his curse is to wed the princess of daylight—for she is his true equal. As Lyra finds her way back to her identity, an imposter princess prepares to steal her betrothed prince and her crown. To win back her kingdom, save the prince, and make peace with the land of the night, Lyra must be loud enough to be heard without a voice, and strong enough to pass a series of tests—ultimately proving she’s everything a traditional princess is not.

The Principles of Pretty Rooms - Phoebe Howard - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

Mammal Takeover! (Earth Before Us #3) - Abby Howard - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

Abby Howard’s Mammal Takeover! —the third book in the Earth Before Us graphic novel series—travels through the Cenozoic Era, the Ice Age, and up to the dawn of humanity. After the dinosaurs died out, Earth was by no means empty. There were still some little resourceful critters around who, without big predators to hunt them down, survived and thrived. Who were these scrappy creatures? Early mammals, our ancestors! In the Cenozoic Era, mammals rose to dominance and spread over the globe, resulting in woolly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and eventually all of humankind. In this adventure, we meet the three kinds of mammals—monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals—as well as the other amazing ancient beasts they shared the Earth with during the Cenozoic Era. The graphic novel tracks Earth’s history from 66 million years ago to present day, ending with an impassioned yet hopeful discussion of climate change. The Earth Before Us series: Dinosaur Empire!: Journey Through the Mesozoic Era (#1) Ocean Renegades!: Journey Through the Paleozoic Era (#2) Mammal Takeover!: Journey Through the Cenozoic Era (#3)

Star Wars: A New Hope (A Collector's Classic Board Book) - Lucasfilm Lucasfilm Ltd - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

This retelling of the iconic film is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans of all ages, with liftable gatefolds and classic art from award-winning comics legend Howard Chaykin Follow the adventures of your favorite characters during some of the most memorable moments in Star Wars history. Return to the beginning of the Skywalker saga, when Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet of Tatooine and teams up with Han Solo and Princess Leia. As Luke begins to learn the ways of the Jedi, he and his new friends embark on an epic adventure to destroy the Death Star and save the galaxy from the evil Empire. With art from comics legend Howard Chaykin, beautiful gatefolds, and a cinematic feel, this collector’s board book is the perfect gift no matter your generation, for both lifelong Star Wars fans and the littlest Padawans. Also available: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (A Collector’s Classic Board Book) Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (A Collector’s Classic Board Book)

Dinosaur Empire! (Earth Before Us #1): Journey through the Mesozoic Era - Abby Howard - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

Travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs in Abby Howard’s Dinosaur Empire!: Journey Through the Mesozoic Era , first in the hit nonfiction graphic novel series about prehistoric Earth! Ronnie is just a normal fifth grader trying to pass her science class’s impossible quiz on the history of dinosaurs . . . until she runs into her neighbor—Ms. Lernin, a retired paleontologist. Ronnie and Ms. Lernin travel back through time to experience the age of the dinosaurs firsthand. They visit three important time periods of the Mesozoic Era: the Triassic, the Jurassic, and the Cretaceous. Along the way, Ronnie finds herself face-to-face with real-life dinosaurs and reptiles, like Stegosauruses, Velociraptors, and Thalattosaurs. She learns the differences between herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, as well as between dinosaurs, insects, and reptiles. This hilarious and fact-filled graphic novel brings the age of the dinosaurs to life and shows the important effects this era had on our world today. The Earth Before Us series: Dinosaur Empire!: Journey Through the Mesozoic Era (#1) Ocean Renegades!: Journey Through the Paleozoic Era (#2) Mammal Takeover!: Journey Through the Cenozoic Era (#3)

Star Wars Art: Illustration - Lucasfilm Ltd - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

The third book in the series curated by George Lucas, Star Wars Art: Illustration collects the best of the art from the products that expanded the Star Wars universe into a multimedia phenomenon. Introduction by Steven Heller Foreword by Howard Roffman The instant and massive success of Star Wars took Lucasfilm by surprise, but in 1978, an industry unto itself was born, consisting of books, trading cards, magazines, video games, and merchandise. The art created for these projects continues to expand the limits and celebrate the iconography of the Star Wars galaxy. Featuring previously unpublished, rarely seen, and fan-favorite art from Mark Chiarello, Dave Dorman, Hugh Fleming, Tim and Greg Hildebrandt, Ralph McQuarrie, Jon J. Muth, Tsuneo Sanda, Drew Struzan, Jerry Vanderstelt, Christian Waggoner, and many others, Star Wars Art: Illustration explores the wide range of styles that illustrators have brought to bear on a galaxy far, far away . . .

Things I have learned in my life so far, Updated Edition - Stefan Sagmeister - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

In 2006, Stefan Sagmeister published Things I have learned in my life so far , a book born from a running list he keeps in his diary. With the support of his clients, Sagmeister began transforming these personal maxims into typographic artworks, which appeared on billboards, in magazines, and in public spaces all over the world. The result is an intriguing blend of personal revelation, visual audacity, and examination of the pursuit of happiness. This revised and updated edition includes all of the aphorisms from the first book along with an additional 48 pages of new ones, and incorporates recent material from Sagmeister’s exhibitions at the Deitch Projects gallery in Soho and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia, as well as his current project, The Happy Film . The book retains its unique packaging, now with 18 unbound signatures gathered into a laser-cut slipcase.

David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials - Violet Lucca - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

An illustrated monograph on the work of legendary writer/director David Cronenberg, master of body horror and cinematic provocateur behind films such as The Fly , Scanners , Naked Lunch , Eastern Promises , and Crimes of the Future David Cronenberg’s films have long enjoyed a cult following, pushing the boundaries of taste, blending high art with horror, and straddling the commercial and the cutting-edge. With this handsome book, the familiar and unfamiliar aspects of iconic films such as Videodrome , The Fly , Naked Lunch , and Crash is explored. Though dividing the book into two halves suggests a binary, the Jungian-inspired chapters within each emphasize that this work—and the world itself—is perpetually shifting. The reader progresses through these different stages (of Jungian individuation and therapy) and sees how the recurrent narrative, cultural, and visual themes loop back and intersect with one another. Rather than a straightforward narrative about a filmmaker, this book is a dreamlike exploration of all that is Cronenbergian. Featuring a foreword by Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen, it also includes interviews with composer Howard Shore, production designer Carol Spier, cinematographer Peter Suschitzky, and producer and playwright/screenwriter Jeremy Thomas.

Star Wars Art: Comics - Dennis O'neil - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

Star Wars and sequential art share a long history: Star Wars debuted on the comic-book page in 1977, when Marvel Comics began publishing a six-part adaptation of the first film, which morphed into a monthly comic book. Now, more than three decades later, new series by Dark Horse Comics continue to expand the Star Wars galaxy. The second book in the Star Wars Art series, Star Wars Art: Comics brings together the very best artwork from the entire history of Star Wars comics publishing, showcasing original art from the top comics artists working in the industry. Hand-selected and curated by George Lucas, the art featured in this volume includes interior pages and fully painted covers from artists such as Al Williamson, Howard Chaykin, Adam Hughes, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave Dorman, and many more—as well as new work created exclusively for this book by over 20 renowned artists, including John Cassaday, Sam Kieth, Mike Mignola, Paul Pope, Frank Quitely, Jim Steranko, and other comics superstars. Star Wars Art: Comics is a tribute to sequential storytelling, a worthy and justly celebrated art form. Praise for Star Wars Art: Comics : “George Lucas has left no medium unused, as this visually arresting compendium proves.” — Entertainment Weekly

I Exaggerate - Kevin Nealon - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

Beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kevin Nealon shares original full-color caricatures and insightful personal essays about his famous friendsIn I Exaggerate, famed comedian and actor Kevin Nealon pairs his artwork with sweet, funny, and endearing stories about the subjects he paints. From reminiscences about Saturday Night Live hosts to an excerpt from the eulogy he gave at his dear friend Garry Shandling’s funeral, the writing in this book is warm and nostalgic, and the list of subjects Kevin wants to cover is everyone you could hope for. In addition to Nealon’s paintings, the book includes doodles on SNL scripts, early artwork drafts, and insights into his relationship with art, which he likens to his relationship to comedy. This is a charming project from a comedy all-star. Subjects include: Budd Friedman, Robin Williams, Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Andy Kaufman, Jim Carey, Buzz Aldrin, Tilda Swinton, Dana Carvey, Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, Chris Farley, Chris Rock, Daisy Edgar Jones, Timothée Chalamet, James Taylor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Christopher Walken, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Howard Stern, Carrie Fisher, Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Vedder, Kurt Cobain, Billie Eilish, John Travolta, Harry Dean Stanton, The Pointer Sisters, Garry Shandling, Tom Petty, Tiffany Haddish, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Emma Stone, Prince Rogers Nelson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Robert Plant, Rami Malik, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Dave Chappelle, Lady Gaga, Jeff Daniels, Norm MacDonald, Arnold Palmer, Brad Paisley, Ken Jeong, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Anya-Taylor Joy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Whitney Houston, and Anthony Bourdain.

Dirty Pictures - Brian Doherty - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

Journalist and comic book critic Brian Doherty’s Dirty Pictures is the first complete narrative history of the weird and wonderful world of Underground Comix—”a welcome addition to an under-analyzed legacy of the free-spirited 1960s” ( San Francisco Chronicle ). In the 1950s, comics meant POW! BAM! superheroes, family-friendly gags, and Sunday funnies, but in the 1960s, inspired by these strips and the satire of MAD magazine, a new generation of creators set out to subvert the medium, and with it, American culture. Their “comix”—spelled that way to distinguish the work from their dime-store contemporaries—presented tales of taboo sex, casual drug use, and a transgressive view of society. Embraced by hippies and legions of future creatives, this subgenre of comic books and strips often ran afoul of the law, but that would not stop them from casting cultural ripples for decades to come, eventually moving the entire comics form beyond the gutter and into fine-art galleries. Brian Doherty weaves together the stories of R. Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Trina Robbins, Spain Rodriguez, Harvey Pekar, and Howard Cruse, among many others, detailing the complete narrative history of this movement. Through dozens of new interviews and archival research, he chronicles the scenes that sprang up around the country in the 1960s and ‘70s, beginning with the artists’ origin stories and following them through success and strife, and concluding with an examination of these creators’ legacies. Dirty Pictures is the essential exploration of a truly American art form that recontextualized the way people thought about war, race, sex, gender, and expression.

Rebel, Brave and Brutal (Winter, White and Wicked #2) - Shannon Dittemore - Bog - Abrams - Plusbog.dk

Shannon Dittemore ’s YA novel Rebel, Brave and Brutal is the gripping sequel to Winter, White and Wicked that boasts the thrills of Mad Max: Fury Road and the icy magic of Frozen . “Gritty, action-packed, and atmospheric.” —A. G. Howard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Splintered series Sylvi Quine, the best rig driver on Layce, has braved the dangers of the Shiv Road to save her friend and learned the truth of her power over Winter. Now, she’s joined the rebels working to take down the Majority. Her magic could change the course of their fight, and she agrees to meet the king of Paradyia to offer an exchange: the healing powers of the Pool of Begynd for his army. The journey won’t be easy. To get there, Sylvi will have to navigate the Kol Sea, crossing through Winter’s storms and swarms of her Abaki––all while outrunning the Majority, who have sent their best Kol Master to track her down and bring her in, dead or alive. But she isn’t traveling alone. Mars Dresden knows Sylvi is the key to freeing Layce and demands she train like it. Kyn, the boy with stone flesh and a soft heart, is bound to Sylvi in more ways than one, a connection that both hurts and heals. And Lenore, Sylvi’s best friend, insists the Majority pay for what they’ve done to her parents. Even though her crew believes in her, Sylvi’s still learning to use her power, and Winter’s whispers are constant . . . Will she be able to control Winter when it matters most? Or will this be the end of the rebellion?