Taschen

This collection of late 16th and early 17th century love emblems was amassed around 1620 by an unknown lover, doubtless consumed by passion and fiery loins, and given to his or her lover as a token of romance and affection. Composed of mythological, allegorical, and even erotic prints, the emblems (created by printmakers such as Abraham Bloemaert,...

Who are today's most innovative and successful interactive agencies? Who are the teams creating cutting-edge websites for clients such as Coca Cola, Nike, Adidas, Chrysler, and BMW? For anyone who wants to know who's who in the world of web design, this is the guide to get. Over 90 of the coolest design studios from over 30 countries are profiled...

"I make normal films for normal people." François Truffaut From The 400 Blows to Jules and Jim to The Last Metro, François Truffaut (1932-1984) practically defined the French cinema of his era and was one of the founders of the New Wave which took the industry by storm in the late 1950s. His endlessly touching and romantic films always tinged by a...

The mobile revolution Find out how to make the most of it This guide focuses on what is a must for all brands if they are to be leaders in the future: being mobile. From applications for mobile devices, such as phones and tablets, to mobile websites, the book includes over 80 stories of how each has cracked into the newest market on the internet,...

Marlon Brando - największy aktor swego pokolenia, któremu zwięzłą monografię z serii "Icon" poświęciło wydawnictwo Taschen, uchodzi za prawdziwego l'enfant terrible światowego kina. Triumfalnie zadebiutował w "Tramwaju zwanym pożądaniem" Elii Kazana. W skandalizującym "Ostatnim tangu w Paryżu" Bertolucciego, partnerując Romy Schneider,...

Goddess of the Automobile Age The changing aspects of femininity and masculinity Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980) stood at the center of the sophisticated Paris art world of the 1920s and 30s. Her love for beautiful women, elegant automobiles, and the modern metropolis provided not only motifs for her pictures, but also influenced her artistic...