An accessible introduction to a writer whose work is of timeless significance and whose unconventional life is a continuous source of fascination.In 1907, when she was twenty-five and n...więcej »
Karl Lagerfeld lived a very public life. He shaped the Chanel and Fendi brands for decades, and his wit and wisdom amused and informed the world. Yet despite a massively public persona, his hinterl...więcej »
A fascinating portrait of gay men and women throughout time whose lives have influenced society at large, as well as what we recognize as today’s varied gay culture. This book gives a voice ...więcej »
The history of textiles, more than that of any other artifact, is a history of human ingenuity. From the very earliest needles of 25,000 years ago to the smart textiles of today, textiles have been...więcej »
By the scope of a remarkably informed analysis, the coherence of the reasoning, its relevance, and the sharpness of the gaze, this intellectually far-reaching synthesis opens up the opportunity to ...więcej »
It is often forgotten just how provocative Impressionist canvases seemed when they were first exhibited in 1874. The advocates of the new style rejected the established principles of art prevalent ...więcej »
Mają swe losy książki, mają swe dzieje historycy, mają też historycy wiele o historii do opowiedzenia. W prezentowanej książce Vidas históricas. Conversaciones con Tadeusz Łepkowski, ...więcej »
The dramatic fall from grace of Burma's human rights icon Aung San Suu Kyi shocked the world. Michał Lubina's magisterial account of Aung San Suu Kyi's political education demystifies the behavior ...więcej »