Author: Diana Scarisbrick
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770025401
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Each ring is illustrated with one or more black and white photograph, with 500 superb colour photos of the most important pieces. Major trends in ring design are outlined, and explanations and anecdotes are given on many of the individual rings. Supplementary images provide additional visual reference for the historical context. This deluxe book introduces the finest, most exhaustive private collection of finger rings in the world: the Hashimoto Collection. Organised chronologically by culture, it begins with the Ancient Mediterranean World, and progresses
Historic Rings
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated
Author: J. R. R. Tolkien
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0358653037
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A sumptuous slipcased edition of Tolkien's classic epic tale of adventure, fully illustrated in color by the author himself. This deluxe volume is quarterbound in leather and includes many special features unique to this edition. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors' editions become prized and valuable items of publishing. This one-volume deluxe slipcased edition contains the complete text, fully corrected and reset, which is printed in red and black, and features thirty color illustrations, maps, and sketches drawn by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work. These include the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, marvelous facsimiles created by Tolkien to accompany the famous "Bridge of Khazad-dum" chapter. Also appearing are two poster-size, fold-out maps revealing all the detail of Middle-earth. This very special deluxe edition is quarterbound in cloth and red leather, with raised ribs on the spine and stamped in two foils. The pages are edged in gold and contained within are special features unique to this edition.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0358653037
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A sumptuous slipcased edition of Tolkien's classic epic tale of adventure, fully illustrated in color by the author himself. This deluxe volume is quarterbound in leather and includes many special features unique to this edition. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors' editions become prized and valuable items of publishing. This one-volume deluxe slipcased edition contains the complete text, fully corrected and reset, which is printed in red and black, and features thirty color illustrations, maps, and sketches drawn by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work. These include the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, marvelous facsimiles created by Tolkien to accompany the famous "Bridge of Khazad-dum" chapter. Also appearing are two poster-size, fold-out maps revealing all the detail of Middle-earth. This very special deluxe edition is quarterbound in cloth and red leather, with raised ribs on the spine and stamped in two foils. The pages are edged in gold and contained within are special features unique to this edition.
The Ring
Author: Susan Duberley
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748764273
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
John and Cathy were going to get married. They went to buy an engagement ring. That was the start of all the trouble.
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748764273
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
John and Cathy were going to get married. They went to buy an engagement ring. That was the start of all the trouble.
500 Wedding Rings
Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600590542
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Presents a wide range of creative wedding ring designs from the world's most innovative designers and jewelers, showcasing a collection of contemporary, handmade wedding bands and engagement rings for both men and women by Etienne Peret, James Kaya, and other artists.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600590542
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Presents a wide range of creative wedding ring designs from the world's most innovative designers and jewelers, showcasing a collection of contemporary, handmade wedding bands and engagement rings for both men and women by Etienne Peret, James Kaya, and other artists.
Rings
Author: Diana Scarisbrick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500291122
Category : Rings
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author considers rings in all their forms and makes their context come alive through paintings, drawings and vivid quotations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500291122
Category : Rings
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author considers rings in all their forms and makes their context come alive through paintings, drawings and vivid quotations.
Beautiful Buttons
Author: Cathrine Ann
Publisher: BPS Books
ISBN: 1926645731
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Unwanted and neglected as a child, abused by neighborhood perverts beginning at six years old, and then by loser boyfriends during her adolescence and beyond, Cathrine Ann became pregnant at fifteen, was pimped out by her rich uncle at seventeen, was jailed at eighteen, and lived as a prostitute in her thirties. But today she is the founder and president of a multi-million-dollar company. How did that happen? Beautiful Buttons is a rough, raw, candid, and surprisingly funny testament to the resilience of the human spirit -- an inspiring and empowering self-portrait of a life lived and redeemed.
Publisher: BPS Books
ISBN: 1926645731
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Unwanted and neglected as a child, abused by neighborhood perverts beginning at six years old, and then by loser boyfriends during her adolescence and beyond, Cathrine Ann became pregnant at fifteen, was pimped out by her rich uncle at seventeen, was jailed at eighteen, and lived as a prostitute in her thirties. But today she is the founder and president of a multi-million-dollar company. How did that happen? Beautiful Buttons is a rough, raw, candid, and surprisingly funny testament to the resilience of the human spirit -- an inspiring and empowering self-portrait of a life lived and redeemed.
House Beautiful
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture, Domestic
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture, Domestic
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Churchman
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anglican Communion
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anglican Communion
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Absolutely Awesome
Author: Michael W. Carroll
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9780842330435
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Packed with full-color illustrations, this collection of devotional readings combines facts about nature with spiritual truths from the Bible.
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9780842330435
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Packed with full-color illustrations, this collection of devotional readings combines facts about nature with spiritual truths from the Bible.
Crime Does Not Pay Archives Volume 9
Author: Various
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1630084972
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Our latest collection—including every uncensored page from Crime Does Not Pay issues #54 to #57—is brimming with razor-sharp work by artists George Tuska, Fred Guardineer, Dan Barry, Charles Biro, and others! This volume also features a new foreword by crime and comics storytelling all-star Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition, King of the Weeds)! * Featuring pre-Code work by Tuska, Biro, Guardineer, and others!
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1630084972
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Our latest collection—including every uncensored page from Crime Does Not Pay issues #54 to #57—is brimming with razor-sharp work by artists George Tuska, Fred Guardineer, Dan Barry, Charles Biro, and others! This volume also features a new foreword by crime and comics storytelling all-star Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition, King of the Weeds)! * Featuring pre-Code work by Tuska, Biro, Guardineer, and others!