A beautifully illustrated look at how Georg Jensen pushed the boundaries of modern domestic design. In 1904 Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866-1935) founded... Læs mere
During the glory days of the French Renaissance, young John Calvin (1509-1564) experienced a profound conversion to the faith of the Reformation. This biography presents Calvin as a human being, a man at once brilliant, arrogant, charismatic, unforgiving, generous, and shrewd.
A widely celebrated translator's vivid, accessible, and elegantly concise rendering of an ancient English masterpiece
A captivating popular history that shines a light on the notorious Julio-Claudian women who forged an empire
There is one thing we can be sure of: we are all going to die. But once we accept that fact, the questions begin. This book examines the myriad questions that arise when we confront the meaning of... Læs mere
From the renowned artist and author Patti Smith, an inspired exploration of the nature of creative invention
"With an updated translation, introduction, and notes."
An accessible survey on a genius artist, published to accompany the 500th anniversary of Bosch's death
A compelling introduction to the life and artistic output of a trailblazing Norwegian painter, printmaker, and horticulturist