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FRED ASTAIRE by EPSTEIN JOSEPH
Category: Fiction | Series: Icons of America Ser.
A portrait of America's most graceful and elegant male dancer and how he came to represent the essence of style, suavity, and charm Joseph Epstein's Fred Astaire investigates the great dancer's magical talent, taking up the story of his life, his personality, his work habits, his modest pretensions, an ...Show more
Fantastic Footballers (40 Inspiring Icons) by Jean-Michel Billioud
Category: Children's Educational | Series: 40 Inspiring Icons
The greatest goals... The most spectacular saves... Meet the top 40 footballers of all time! Relive Ronaldo's most memorable moments, learn about Messi's legendary left foot, meet the youngest-ever World Cup goal scorer, Pelé, and see the some of the most spectacular saves in history. Every player is a ...Show more
Fashion History: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century by Akiki Fukai
Category: Fashion | Series: Icons Ser.
Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically. Foun ...Show more
Fashion Now (Taschen Icon) by Terry Jones & Susie Rushton (eds.)
Category: Fashion | Series: Icons Series
Secondhand. Fashion designers in the spotlight. Compiled by the style-savvy staff of the seminal monthly , Fashion Now highlights the work of over 90 designers around the globe, focusing on not only the biggest names but also the most exciting new talent. A to Z designer entries include exclusive inter ...Show more
Freddie Mercury A to Z - The Life of an Icon - from Austin to Zanzibar by Steve Wide; Paul Borchers (Illustrator)
Category: Music | Series: A\to Z Icons Ser.
Salute everyone's favorite Queen in this alphabetic journey through a larger-than-life career in artistry. Celebrate Freddie Mercury in the next iteration of Steve Wide's Icons A to Z series. Follow Freddie, born Farrokh Bulsara, as he harnesses hyperdontia to develop an unparalleled vocal range. See ...Show more
Frida A to Z - The Life of an Icon from Azul to Zamora by Steve Wide
Category: Art and Design | Series: A\to Z Icons Ser.
An illustrated A to Z celebrating the unparalleled impact of the artistic phenomenon that is Frida Kahlo. This intricately illustrated and fastidiously researched book unpacks the life of Frida Kahlo, who herself was larger than life. From growing up in Coyoac n, Mexico City, in her family home, whe ...Show more
Garbo by David Robinson
Category: Music | Series: Movie Icons
Greta Garbo's uniquely photogenic beauty belies her great talent as an actress, as her performances in "Queen Christina" and "Camille" prove. A hint of a Garbo smile, touch, or glance conveyed volumes. She was languid, distant, and melancholy, yet in her love scenes she conveyed a passion and hunger tha ...Show more
Grand Tour by Harry Seidler
Category: Architecture | Series: Icons Series
Windows on the world Architect Harry Seidler has spent more than 50 years traveling the globe, extensively photographing the peak achievements in architecture from 3000 B.C. to the present day. This collection of highlights from Seidler's opus offers armchair travelers, students, architecture buffs, and ...Show more
Grant by F.X. Feeney
Category: Film & Tv | Series: Movie Icons
He's the most self-invented man in movies, this side of Charlie Chaplin. Like Chaplin, Cary Grant grew up poor, trained as an acrobat, and brims with confidence, romance, and a spirit of merry larceny - he just has a better tailor. His impeccable timing and light, cat burglar's touch at stealing women's ...Show more
Greek Gods and Heroes - 40 Inspiring Icons by Sylvie Baussier
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: 40 Inspiring Icons
Each Top 40 Famous title introduces readers to a fascinating non-fiction subject through its 40 most famous people or groups. In this fun title, 40 gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines of Greek Mythology are waiting to be discovered, including Gaia, Zeus, Prometheus, Pandora, Athena, Antigone, Orpheus, ...Show more
The Fashion Icons: Gucci: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House by Alison James
Category: Art | Series: The\Fashion Icons Ser.
Founded in Florence, Italy, as a luggage brand and equestrian outfitter in 1921, Gucci has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses - synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Casa de Gucci - beloved by the great, the good and the uber glamorous - boasts an i ...Show more