The story of the catastrophic British mishandling of the Middle East, told through the career of Sir Mark Sykes - Edwardian aristocrat, traveller, writer, politician and co-author of the infamous 1916 Sykes-Picot agreement, a shady deal between Entente powers to carve up the Middle East that lies at the heart of many of region's problems today. At the age of only 36 Sir Mark Sykes was signatory to a reviled and notorious treaty, drawn up in May 1916 between the French and the British, that divided up the collapsing Ottoman Empire in the event of an allied victory in World War One. Written without any Arab involvement, it negated an earlier promise that the British Government had made to the Arabs that they would gain independence. Drawn up in secret, a controversy has raged around it ever since.
Focusing on David Hockney's vibrant career from 1975 onward, this volume delves into his artistic evolution, including his iconic swimming pool series and innovative set designs for operas. It highlights his engagement with new technologies like the Polaroid camera and iPad, reflecting his adaptability in the art world. The narrative also explores Hockney's dynamic personal life, revealing the glamorous circles he navigates and his complex relationships. With exclusive access to his works and insights from interviews, this account offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a legendary artist.
An authorized account of the life and work of the influential British artist covers his education at the Royal College of Art, the role of the 1960s in shaping his vision, and his relationship with Peter Schlesinger during the turbulent emergence of gay rights
The astounding first volume, exploring the fascinating world of the most popular living artist in Britain today. David Hockney's career has spanned and epitomised the art movements of the last five decades. His story is one of precocious achievement at Bradford Art College, the Swinging 60s in London where he befriended many of the iconic cultural figures of the generation, to California and the cool of the swimming pool series of paintings, through the acclaimed set designs for countless operas around the world and major retrospective exhibitions at The Tate and The Royal Academy of Art. With unprecedented access to interviews, family and friends and Hockney's own notebooks and paintings, this volume will deliver an honest and revelatory account of the man who many believe to be Britain's greatest living artist.
In this astounding first volume of his authorised biography Christopher Sykes explores the fascinating world of the most popular living artist in the world today. David Hockney's career has spanned and epitomised the art movements of the last five decades; His story is one of precocious achievement at Bradford Art College, the Swinging 60s in London where he befriended many of the iconic cultural figures of the generation, to California and the cool of the swimming pool series of paintings, through the acclaimed set designs for countless operas around the world and major retrospective exhibitions. With unprecedented access to interviews, family and friends and Hockney's own notebooks and paintings, this volume will deliver as honest and revelatory account of the man who many believe to be Britain's greatest living artist.
Wer schon immer einmal einen Blick in die Refugien anderer Bücherfreunde werfen wollte, liegt mit diesem Bildband goldrichtig. Die vierzig Bücherliebhaber, deren Bibliotheken hier vorgestellt werden, teilen das Grundgefühl, dass ihr Zuhause erst durch Bücher wohnlich wird. Erstaunlich aber, wie unterschiedlich ihre Bibliotheken sind! Vom 'Bücherturm' in einem luftigen New Yorker Loft über den behaglichen Raum in einer ehemaligen Scheune bis zur eleganten Herrenhausbibliothek reicht das faszinierend vielfältige Spektrum. Bunt ist auch der Kreis derer, die wir auf diese Weise kennenlernen: der Herzog von Devonshire, Flora Biddle vom berühmten 'Whitney Museum of American Art', Keith Richards von den 'Rolling Stones' ... Zusätzliche Kapitel geben professionellen Rat zu Aufbau und Systematisierung einer Büchersammlung, zu Regalen, Bibliotheksleitern und Beleuchtung, Pflege und Restaurierung von Büchern.
Ikona hudobnej scény Eric Clapton v dojí¬mavom životopise otvorene a úprimne rozpráva o svojom dobrodružnom a inšpi¬ratívnom živote a po prvý raz mapuje svoju profesionálnu kariéru. Eric Clapton sa narodil v roku 1945 ako nemanželské dieťa. Vychovávali ho starí rodičia. Eric nevedel, kto je jeho otcom, a až ako deväťročný sa dozvedel, že žena, ktorú dosiaľ pokladal za sestru, je jeho matka. V puberte mu bola útechou gitara a vďaka mimoriadnemu talentu sa stal kultovou postavou britských klubov. Podieľal sa na vzniku formácie Cream a po jej vyhlásení za „superskupinu“ sa stal celosvetovo uznávanou hudobnou hviezdou. Po dvoch rokoch sa kapela pre konfliktné egá svojich členov rozpadla. Koncom šesťdesiatych rokov si ako hosť zahral s Jimim Hendrixom, Bobom Dylanom, ale aj s Beatles, Rolling Stones a s dlhoročným priateľom Georgom Harrisonom. Práve v čase spolupráce s Georgom sa Clapton zaľúbil do jeho manželky Pattie Boydovej. Táto zdanlivo neopätovaná láska ho uvrhla do hlbokého zúfalstva, dobrovoľnej izolácie a časom prepadol drogám. Začiatkom sedemdesiatych rokov sa mu podarilo závislosť prekonať a zároveň vydal mimoriadne úspešný album 461 Ocean Boulevard s ohromným hitom I Shot the Sheriff. Po ňom nasledoval platinový album Slowhand s dojemnou srdcovkou Wonderful Tonight, tú zložil pre Pattie, s ktorou sa napokon koncom roka 1979 oženil. No netrvalo dlho a Eric vymenil heroín za alkohol, čo uškodilo nielen jeho hudbe, ale prispelo aj k definitívnemu rozpadu manželstva. V osemdesiatych rokoch sa vzchopil, postupne sa zotavil z alkoholizmu a stal sa otcom. No zakrátko mu život uštedril ďalší úder – pri nehode prišiel o život jeho štvorročný syn Conor. Keby sa to stalo v inom období, asi by sa vrátil k drogám. V tom čase však už bol omnoho silnejší, hľadal útechu v hudbe a zložil bolestne nádhernú pieseň Tears in Heaven.
Approaching various alternative sources of energy, this book discusses the
state of public policy, energy technology and the political, economic, and
social feasibility of the alternative energy paradigm. It aims to help the
less technically-minded become active participants in choosing the energy
future for their community.
Ireland boasts an architectural treasure trove of 18th and 19th-century country houses. This text looks at 26 of these county seats, from Curraghmore in County Waterford and Ballywater Park in County Down, to Glin Castle in County Limerick.
This eagerly anticipated companion volume to "At Home with Books" contains beautiful color photographs and detailed advice about collecting, displaying, maintaining, and living with an art collection. 300 full-color photos.
