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A rich history and moving look at the accessible, immersive art embedded in the Paris subway systemSubmarine wall decorations, a ceramic declaration of human rights, a stained-glass red hen, a mosaic mouth, an aedicule made of Murano glass. The Paris Métro, the city’s public subway network, has been exhibiting on its walls for over a century, through works imagined by French and foreign artists, punctuating and enhancing the underground travels of Parisians and tourists. Beginning in 1900, architect Hector Guimard was entrusted with creating the subway entrances. Through the style of Art Nouveau, his works embrace the notion of free art―accessible to all, moving, surprising, and ambitious.Today, the subway system still champions this approach of an immersive cultural experience and artistic openness as evidenced by the twenty or so creations selected for Art in Motion. With concise and well-researched texts, Anaël Pigeat introduces us to the artists and gives them a voice. She explains their creative process, pays tribute to the work of the many craftsmen and craftswomen and to the innovations found, and also highlights the numerous constraints entailed by the subway environment. With a contemporary perspective by photographer Philippe Garcia, the book captures the works in their environment, then moves closer to show us the material and the artistic gestures. Each creation carries its own story and its own relationship to the underground: Whether they offer a reinterpretation of existing works or take us down memory lane, lead us into a dream-like world or fit in the framework of an international exchange, these works shine on and imperceptibly change our travels.

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Do you want to start your own candle business quickly… without wasting time or money… even if you have never made a candle before? Then keep reading…

You love candles, the different fragrances, shapes and sizes. Everything about them makes you feel relaxed.

You are constantly buying more candles, spending all your hard earned money on the next fancy fragrance.

One day, it dawns on you… why not create your own? Then you can make your candles in any scent and look you desire. Why should you be giving money to other people when you could be earning that money yourself?

Don’t panic, it’s not too late.

I know what you are thinking, you are seeing a lot of homemade candle companies popping up left right and centre. Who is going to buy your candles over the next candle company?

But you don’t have to worry, there is space for you in the market, if you implement the right strategy. According to Verified Market Research (2020), the candle market is set to grow to USD 6.64 Billion by 2027 which is an 87.6% increase from 2020. This is a huge figure and a growth opportunity you do not want to miss out on!

Creating a business exactly how you envisioned it, isn’t an easy job, but it’s much easier than you think once you know the steps to create a successful company.

The reason why most people fail at this business is a result of not knowing how to market and actually sell their candles. But, this book teaches you a wealth of tips and tricks on how to get your candles noticed!

Anyone can start this business and make it a success. Take Leah for example, she started in her kitchen at the start of the pandemic and now her business is thriving making $2.2 million in 13 months with no outside capital! (mythologiecandles).

In this book you will discover…

• Why candle making is one of the BEST businesses to start after the pandemic.
• How to make the perfect candle even if you have never made one before
• Up-to-date accounting and insurance information.
• The #1 mistake which causes any small business to fail, and how you can avoid this fate.
• How you can leverage social media marketing to your competitive advantage.
• The top strategies to find and maintain customers and guarantee sales from day one.
• How to accelerate your business growth even without a social media following.
• As a free bonus, you’ll have access to ‘11 easy tricks to master your candle launch and triple your sales within the first month!’.

And much more…

If you have a dream of opening your own candle store, or just making your own candles as a side hustle, then this is the book for you.

Yes! You can even get results. This step by step guide is so easy to follow, that you can start your own business in as little as 30 days, even if you have no business experience and have never made a candle before.

If you want to start your own successful candle business then scroll up and click the ‘Add to Cart’ button now!

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• Fifty exquisite classic cars, perfectly staged by photographer Michel Zumbrunn
• Fifty fascinating stories, recounted by classic car expert Axel E. Catton
• Foreword by Andrea Zagato
• Text in English and German

Ever heard of the Volkhart Sagitta? L’OEuf électrique, or the Stanley Steamer? If not, you are in for a beautiful surprise, 50 times over!

Often times the cars in this richly illustrated book were lost because the manufacturer ceased to exist, or because they were found on the bottom of Lake Maggiore after 75 years, like the Bugatti Brescia. Among the 50 beauties there are one-offs, concepts, trendsetters, and failures as well as cars of the rich and famous, from Marilyn Monroe to Clark Gable.

Text in English and German.

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Street photography has a tradition dating back over a century, and embracing such artists as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Vivian Maier and Lee Friedlander. In today’s digital world, where every event seems to be documented and shared, this vibrant art form is enjoying a renaissance. And yet, compared to such genres as portrait and landscape photography, there is little expert advice available. Mastering Street Photography is a practical guide to capturing the candid moments that reveal life at its most dramatic, absurd or beautiful. Principal and Course Tutor of the StreetSnappers workshops, Brian Lloyd Duckett presents the techniques that can elevate images of the urban landscape from the ordinary to the extraordinary. He demonstrates how the successful street photographer needs to be an unseen observer, with the camera a mirror of everyday scenes and unaware subjects. A guide to equipment and technical skills leads into lessons in finding inspiration, developing projects and composing different subjects and scenes laying the foundations for you to impose your personality on your street photography and develop your own distinctive style. The book also addresses such key issues as staying safe and within the law when photographing on the street, and the art of building an audience for your images. The result is an inspirational and practical guide that will ensure your street photography stands out from the crowd.

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Philip’s Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers.
“If you buy just one guide…you won’t do better than this.” – BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, this handy fact-packed gem is the only book you’ll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy and daily use, Stargazing 2024 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion. Including the top astronomical places to visit, star festivals and the latest on star parties in Britain and Ireland, the new 2024 edition is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.

· 12 updated sky charts for year-round astronomical discovery
· Month-to-Month information. Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year
· Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2024
· The best places to experience Dark Skies, along with the latest on Star Festivals and Star Parties
· Top places to visit for astronomical insights
· Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Prof Nigel Henbest
· Special article on the use of filters for astro-photography by expert Robin Scagell
· Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2024
· Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms
· The planets’ movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comets

“I will continue to enjoy ‘Philip’s Stargazing’ as the months go by.” – Helen Sharman, Astronaut
“Very useful indeed.” – Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter

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A celebration of sea swimming – looking at the architecture, history and social significance of sea pools around the world.

The sea can be challenging and changeable. Protected from the dangers of currents, crashing waves and extreme cold, sea pools (also known as tidal or ocean pools) are manmade pools that provide a safe space for swimmers to enjoy the benefits of the sea at all states of the tide and weather.

Sea Pools begins with an introduction to sea pools within the history of outdoor swimming, their unique designs and architectural significance and commentary on the resurgent appreciation for sea swimming in the 21st century. Chris Romer-Lee selects 66 of the most beautiful and culturally significant sea pools from around the world, including the 25-metre cliffside Avalon Rock Pool in new South Wales, Australia, the sublime Pozo de las Calcosas in Spain that is shrouded in volcanic rock, and Ireland’s historic Vico Baths to name but a few.

Sea Pools also includes four insightful essays: Nicola Larkin looks to the next generation of ocean pools in her exploration of how we can conserve, protect and regenerate the coastline; Therese Spruhan testifies to the healing and transformative benefits of ocean swimming; Freya Bromley discusses her odyssey to swim in every sea pool in Britain; and Kevin Fellingham reflects on the importance of sea pools in South Africa.

The book is illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photography, as well as fascinating archive material to give an insight into the provenance of these vital sanctuaries.

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If you were a graffiti writer in 1980s New York City, you wanted Martha Cooper to document your work―and she probably did. Cooper has spent decades immortalizing art that is often overlooked, and usually illegal. Her first book, 1984’s Subway Art (a collaboration with Henry Chalfant), is affectionately referred to by graffiti artists as the “bible”. To create Spray Nation, Cooper and editor Roger Gastman pored through hundreds of thousands of 35mm Kodachrome slides, painstakingly selecting and digitizing them. The photos range from obscure tags to intimate portraits, action shots, walls, and subway cars painted inside and out. They are accompanied by heartfelt essays celebrating Cooper’s drive, spirit, and singular vision. The images capture a gritty New York era that is gone forever. And although the original pieces (as well as many of their creators) have been lost, these resplendent photos feel as immediate and powerful as a subway train thundering down the tracks.

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• The inaugural catalogue for the new international street art museum in Amsterdam (between 200,000 and 400,000 visitors expected, more than 240 works of art in the collection)
• Featuring work from the greatest artists of today’s street art scene, including Guido van Helten, Alice Pasquini, Mr. June, Steve Locatelli

“STRAAT Museum allows a wide audience to discover and understand the DNA of graffiti and street art, through an in-depth and unique contextualization perfectly fulfilled in Quote from the streets, its opening exhibition which is reproduced in this catalogue.” – Christian Omodeo

This catalogue for the new international graffiti and street art museum in Amsterdam, STRAAT, features work created on-site by the greatest artists of today’s street art scene. STRAAT – Quote from the Streets tells the story of street art as a full-fledged art movement and explores the evolution of ‘art in the street’, in addition to the development of the new museum. The catalogue is above all a feast for the eyes, with many full-page images of the best street art talent from around the world.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2022

Selected for Jamie Oliver’s Cookbook Club

Forget everything you thought you knew about fish cookery with Take One Fish. There are no rules when it comes to cooking fish according to James Beard award winning chef Josh Niland, only an endless world of possibilities. With 60 mind-blowing recipes from just 15 global varieties of fish, this cookbook will take you on a gustatory journey – from elaborate to easy, small to large and – always – scale to tail.

Josh’s multi award-winning and bestselling book, The Whole Fish Cookbook, revealed the blueprint for a new and unprecedented kind of fish cookery. In this latest book, Josh continues to open our eyes to the potential of fish in the kitchen, starting from the moment we take our fish home and unpack it – yes that’s right: bring it home, take it out of the plastic, let it breathe uncovered in your fridge. Then you are ready.

With flair, colour and bucket loads of flavour, Take One Fish unpacks each of Josh’s 15 fish to reveal their true culinary potential, from swordfish cotoletta to pot au feu, to tuna mapo tofu to an ethereal raw flounder. Celebrate the drips, crunchy bits, burnt edges and imperfections that are so central to Josh’s mission – to get more people having fun with fish ingenuity every day.

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‘Never does that old maxim “the harder I practice, the luckier I get” ring truer.’ – Matt Stuart

Street photography may look like luck, but you have to get out there and hone your craft if you want to shake up those luck vibes. Matt Stuart never goes out without his trusty Leica and, in a career spanning twenty years, has taken some of the most accomplished, witty and well-known photographs of the streets.

From understanding how to be invisible on a busy street, to anticipating a great image in the chaos of a crowd, Matt Stuart reveals in over 20 chapters the hard-won skills and secrets that have led to his greatest shots. He explains his purist and uniquely playful approach to street photography leaving the reader full of ideas to use in their own photography. Illustrated throughout with 100 of Stuart’s images, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the finest street photographers around.

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Trope New York, the fifth volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the architecture and urban landscapes of New York City, one of the world’s cultural capitals. The collection highlights the photographic images of emerging and independent photographers from New York and beyond, who through their passion for the craft, creative development, and social media smarts have attracted impressive followings on Instagram.

This carefully curated and bound collection of photographs offers a new perspective of New York. Each chapter is accompanied by a map, along with the locations where the photographs were taken. From high above Central Park to the lights of Times Square, these images command a strong point of view: digitally processed, filtered, toned, de-saturated, sharpened, for a very urban sensibility. Showcasing both the colorful flash and quiet elegance of contemporary New York, the images reveal distinctive and dramatic visions of one of the world’s greatest cities. A thoroughly modern collection, the book includes photographs of some of the city’s iconic destinations like the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and the Chrysler Building, as well as some of the city’s newest attractions, including Little Island, the Edge, and the Oculus.

Featured photographers include: Alexandre Martin, Aneela Choudhary, Beatriz Bajuelos, Brittany Kunkel, Buddhathida Wangsrimongkol, Chris Ngu, Chrystian Alvarado, Declan McWhinney, Diogo Paulo, Dylan Walker, Farhad Sarvari, Graham Chapman, Jamie, King, Jason Lee, Jay Wu, Kelly Kopp, Ksenia Marchenko, Laura Sills, Marc Santiago, Michael Sidofsky, Michele Thompson, Mike Poggioli, Monaris, Quentin Mui, Ray Leung, Reece Predmore, Sanmi Krueger, Selvon Ramsawak, Tom Maday

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