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Icons Of England
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Author : Think Books
language : en
Publisher: Think Books
Release Date : 2008
Icons Of England written by Think Books and has been published by Think Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Cities and towns categories.
Following the success of A Portrait of England this book focuses on icons that are quintessentially English. Published in association with the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and introduced by their President, Bill Bryson, this beautifully designed tome is a a celebration of our shared rural heritage. Icons of England combines stunning photography and quotes, poetry, reminiscences and celebrity anecdotes. Highlights include: A full introduction from CPRE President Bill Bryson. A share of the book's profits will go to help support CPRE campaigns. • Bill Bryson explains his fascination with Red Telephone boxes • The Iron Bridge, built in the eighteenth century as the first crossing of the Severn Gorge • The life and history of the great oak trees that dominate our countryside • The thatched cottage and it’s unique welcoming charm • The robin red-breast and friends Contributors include: • Michael Palin • David Lodge • Tony Robinson • Richard Mabey • Joan Bakewell • Simon Jenkins
Icons Of England
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Author : Bill Bryson
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2010-04-07
Icons Of England written by Bill Bryson and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-07 with Nature categories.
This celebration of the English countryside does not only focus on the rolling green landscapes and magnificent monuments that set England apart from the rest of the world. Many of the contributors bring their own special touch, presenting a refreshingly eclectic variety of personal icons, from pub signs to seaside piers, from cattle grids to canal boats, and from village cricket to nimbies. First published as a lavish colour coffeetable book, this new expanded paperback edition has double the original number of contributions from many celebrities including Bill Bryson, Michael Palin, Eric Clapton, Bryan Ferry, Sebastian Faulks, Kate Adie, Kevin Spacey, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Richard Mabey , Simon Jenkins, John Sergeant, Benjamin Zephaniah, Joan Bakewell, Antony Beevor, Libby Purves, Jonathan Dimbleby, and many more: and a new preface by HRH Prince Charles.
Icons Of England
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Author : Bill Bryson
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2017-02-28
Icons Of England written by Bill Bryson and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-28 with Nature categories.
This celebration of the English countryside does not only focus on the rolling green landscapes and magnificent monuments that set England apart from the rest of the world. Many of the contributors bring their own special touch, presenting a refreshingly eclectic variety of personal icons, from pub signs to seaside piers, from cattle grids to canal boats, and from village cricket to nimbies. First published as a lavish colour coffeetable book, this new expanded paperback edition has double the original number of contributions from many celebrities including Bill Bryson, Michael Palin, Eric Clapton, Bryan Ferry, Sebastian Faulks, Kate Adie, Kevin Spacey, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Richard Mabey , Simon Jenkins, John Sergeant, Benjamin Zephaniah, Joan Bakewell, Antony Beevor, Libby Purves, Jonathan Dimbleby, and many more: and a new preface by HRH Prince Charles.
Icons Of War And Terror
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Author : John Tulloch
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-07-26
Icons Of War And Terror written by John Tulloch and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-26 with Social Science categories.
This book explores the ideas of key thinkers and media practitioners who have examined images and icons of war and terror. Icons of War and Terror explores theories of iconic images of war and terror, not as received pieties but as challenging uncertainties; in doing so, it engages with both critical discourse and conventional image-making. The authors draw on these theories to re-investigate the media/global context of some of the most iconic representations of war and terror in the international ‘risk society’. Among these photojournalistic images are: Nick Ut’s Pulitzer Prize winning photograph of a naked girl, Kim Phuc, running burned from a napalm attack in Vietnam in June 1972; a quintessential ‘ethnic cleansing’ image of massacred Kosovar Albanian villagers at Racak on January 15, 1999, which finally propelled a hesitant Western alliance into the first of the ‘new humanitarian wars’; Luis Simco’s photograph of marine James Blake Miller, ‘the Marlboro Man’, at Fallujah, Iraq, 2004; the iconic toppling of the World Trade Centre towers in New York by planes on September 11, 2001; and the ‘Falling Man’ icon – one of the most controversial images of 9/11; the image of one of the authors of this book, as close-up victim of the 7/7 terrorist attack on London, which the media quickly labelled iconic. This book will be of great interest to students of media and war, sociology, communications studies, cultural studies, terrorism studies and security studies in general.
Icons Of The Middle Ages 2 Volumes
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Author : Lister M. Matheson
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2011-12-02
Icons Of The Middle Ages 2 Volumes written by Lister M. Matheson and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-02 with History categories.
From Thomas Becket to Charlemagne, from Leif Erickson to Count Dracula, this series of biographical essays separates truth from legend as it explores the lives of some of the most accomplished and influential figures of medieval history. Drawing on the latest research, Icons of the Middle Ages: Rulers, Writers, Rebels, and Saints examines the lives of some of the most remarkable personalities of the Medieval Era—powerful, ruthless, compassionate, brilliant people who remain widely influential today. Each portrait in this extraordinary gallery sets its subject in the context of their world, revealing what we really know about their lives, their iconic status in their own times, and their lasting legacies in our time. Readers will encounter fascinating individuals devoted to the pursuit of power (Richard III), to freedom (Robert the Bruce), to philosophy and religion (Maimonides; Thomas More), and to the arts (Dante; Hildegard of Bingen). Additional chapters explore life in the medieval castle and the advent of siege warfare—two defining developments in the Middle Ages.
Icons Of Mystery And Crime Detection 2 Volumes
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Author : Mitzi M. Brunsdale
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2010-07-26
Icons Of Mystery And Crime Detection 2 Volumes written by Mitzi M. Brunsdale and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-26 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book provides an introduction to 24 iconic figures, real and fictional, that have shaped the detective/mystery genre of popular literature. Icons of Mystery and Crime Detection: From Sleuths to Superheroes is an insightful look at one of our most popular and diverse fictional genres, providing a guided tour of mystery and crime writing by focusing on two dozen of the field's most enduring creations and creators. Icons of Mystery and Crime Detection spans the history of the detective story with series of critical entries on the field's most evocative names, from the originator of the form, Edgar Allan Poe, to its first popular running character, Sherlock Holmes; from the Golden Age of Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, and Charlie Chan—in fiction and films—to small screen heroes, such as Columbo and Jessica Fletcher. Also included are other accomplished practitioners of the craft of mystery/crime storytelling, including Agatha Christie, Tony Hillerman, and Alfred Hitchcock.
Icons Of American Architecture 2 Volumes
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Author : Donald Langmead
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2009-03-05
Icons Of American Architecture 2 Volumes written by Donald Langmead and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-05 with Architecture categories.
What turns a building into an icon? What is it about some structures that makes their history and legend even more important than their original intended use, making them a part of American, and world, popular culture? Twenty four buildings and structures, including the Brooklyn Bridge, the White House, the Hotel del Coronado, and the Washington Monument are presented here, along with their roles in fiction, film, music, and the imagination of people worldwide. Approximately twenty five images are included in the set, along with sidebars featuring additional structures.
Icons Of Women S Sport 2 Volumes
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Author : Kelly Boyer Sagert
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2012-02-13
Icons Of Women S Sport 2 Volumes written by Kelly Boyer Sagert and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This collection of fascinating biographies of outstanding women athletes past and present including superstars such as Nadia Comaneci, Mia Hamm, Jackie-Joyner Kersee, Danica Patrick, and Serena and Venus Williams. Icons of Women's Sport identifies and examines the individuals who have impacted history, challenged the status quo, influenced sport culture, and garnered wide public interest. Including stars from the past and present, ranging from Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Billie Jean King to Dara Torres and Venus and Serena Williams, the featured athletes are iconic not only because of their achievements in the sports arena, but also because of their contributions to society: advancing cultural diversity and gender equity, breaking class barriers, and transcending stereotypes. The book contains biographies of 36 women athletes—American and international—who excelled in competitive sports from the post-World War I era through the modern era in a dozen different sports. Icons of Women's Sport spotlights athletes across a wide range of women's sports, with appropriate attention given to the major sports. Readers will enjoy learning about stars from both amateur and professional sports arenas, including Olympic athletes, as well as female competitors who have reached the top of their game in newer arenas such as golf and snowboarding.
Icons Of Design
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Author : Volker Albus
language : en
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Release Date : 2004
Icons Of Design written by Volker Albus and has been published by Prestel Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Design categories.
What do Bic pens, Zippo lighters, Barbie dolls, and compact discs have in common? They can be found everywhere-and have become true icons of design. The stunning objects in this fully illustrated volume include furniture and household appliances, cars and toys, as well as many other design items which transcended their everyday utility to achieve iconic status during the twentieth century. Each object is examined in color photographs and illustrations of its use, together with a brief biography of the designer and additional fascinating information illuminating our contemporary design culture. Icons of Design offers a new way to see and appreciate the things we use every day. Book jacket.
About England
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Author : David Matless
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2023-06-17
About England written by David Matless and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-17 with History categories.
A cultural history of “Englishness” and the idea of England since 1960. Brexit thrust long fraught debates about “Englishness” and the idea of England into the spotlight. About England explores imaginings of English identity since the 1960s in politics, geography, art, architecture, film, and music. David Matless reveals how the national is entangled with the local, the regional, the European, the international, the imperial, the post-imperial, and the global. He also addresses physical landscapes, from the village and country house to urban, suburban, and industrial spaces, and he reflects on the nature of English modernity. In short, About England uncovers the genealogy of recent cultural and political debates in England, showing how many of today’s social anxieties developed throughout the last half-century.