HC 360 – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:33:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png HC 360 – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 Legendary Artists And The Clothes They https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/legendary-artists-and-the-clothes-they/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/legendary-artists-and-the-clothes-they/ Whether it’s Cecil Beaton’s flamboyant, classically tailored suits, Frida Kahlo’s love of bright color, or Cindy Sherman’s penchant for minimalism, an artist’s attire often reflects the creative and spiritual essence of his or her work. In Legendary Artists and the Clothes They Wore, fashion authority Terry Newman presents more than forty fully illustrated profiles of masters whose enduring art bears an idiosyncratic stamp-and whose unique way of dress does the same through a signature look, hairstyle, or accessory-and explores the relationship between the two in detail.

In that context, this colorful volume also examines the nonlinear sensibility that has always been the name of the game in what is considered modern style. It examines the dialogue between art and fashion as well as noteworthy artist and designer relationships, such as Yves Saint Laurent’s Mondrian Collection, primary-colored shift dresses inspired by the painter’s work, and Louis Vuitton’s numerous groundbreaking collaborations with major artists, a concept initiated by designer Marc Jacobs that not only has launched some of the fashion industry’s most successful bags, made the art of contemporary masters available to the world at large, and been copied widely ever since.

Numerous compelling features-anecdotes about the artists and their work; portraits of the artists in their studios; archival photographs; select pairings of fine art and runway imagery; quotations by artists, art critics, and designers-make this a rich, engaging study for fashion and art lovers alike.

]]> Marine Knots https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/marine-knots/ Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/marine-knots/ Waterproof Cover and Detachable Practice Rope

Packed with helpful step-by-step instructions and beautifully detailed illustrations, Marine Knots includes forty different knots every water sportsperson-including sailors, motor boat enthusiasts, waterskiers, paddle boarders, kayakers, canoers, and more need to practice their craft or hobby safely and confidently. With Marine Knots, you’ll learn how to tie a variety of common knots, including:

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  • Lashing Knots
  • Eyes or Closed Loops
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  • Longitudinal Tension Knots
  • Whipping Knots
  • Symbolic Knots

Marine Knots comes with a convenient practice rope to help you perfect each knot and a handy plastic waterproof binding so you can stash it on board without worrying about the weather-or a rogue wave. The spiral binding allows the book to stay open for easy practice whether you’re out on a lake, at sea, or in the backyard or living room.

For everyone who loves spending time on the water, Marine Knots is a reliable, portable, and invaluable guide-and the perfect accessory for popular water activities.

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