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A follow-up and companion to Vincent Van Duysen Works 1989-2009, this new overview presents Belgian architect Van Duysen's most recent works over the course of the past decade. The projects featured include an array of elegant residences in New York, Paris and The Hamptons, and other private and (...)

Since the release of his first monograph, Vincent Van Duysen has consolidated his reputation for buildings of exceptional spatial mastery and highly refined detailing, and built a growing international following. This beautiful companion volume presents thirty of the Belgian architect's most recent (...)

Le 12 nivôse an VII (1er janvier 1799) commence comme a fini 1798 : dans un calme relatif. La France de janvier 1799 ressemble un peu à celle de décembre 1798 : les trois républiques soeurs (batave, cisalpine et ligure) sont passées à six : république helvétique, romaine et napolitaine. Cependant, (...)

Soviet bombers were a varied lot during the Second World War, ranging from single-engined biplanes such as the 1920's era Polikarpov U-2 to the excellent and modern twin-engined Tu-2 medium bomber. Although the use of four-engined strategic bombers was mostly limited to use of the huge Pe-8 bomber, (...)

For the first time, explore John Singer Sargent's fascination with Spain as seen in stunning landscapes, architectural views, figure studies, and scenes of everyday lifeAmerican artist John Singer Sargent (1856 1925) experienced Spain, including the picturesque island of Majorca, as a source of (...)