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Architecture books onlineIntroducing… our broad range of books on Architecture, Photography, Art Forms, Film TV & Radio, Dance and Performing Arts, Music and History of Art. In our Film TV & Radio section, we have many other sub-genres such as Books That Inspired Movies including Gone Girl, The Enigma, Fifty Shades of Grey and Foxcatcher. Our Music section includes biographies and sheet music of famous musicians past and present, international and Irish – Elvis, Taylor Swift, David Bowie, Bob Geldof, Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Bono and many more.

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Paperback. From the first Modernist exhibitions in the late 1890s to the Soviet rupture with the West in the mid-1930s, Russian artists and writers came into wide contact with modern European art and ideas. This book presents Russian and Soviet views of Western art during this critical period of cultural transformation. Editor(s): Dorontchenkov, Ilia; Gourianova, Nina. Translator(s): Rougle, Charles. Series: Documents of Twentieth-Century Art. Num Pages: 368 pages, 42 b/w photos scattered. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1DVUA; ACX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 508.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520253728
ISBN
9780520253728
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.40

Hardcover. With topics ranging from fine art to architecture and the decorative arts, this collection of essays examines the ways Russian artists and craftsmen adopted and adapted Western forms, creating uniquely Russian visual expressions. The tin frame stretches from the end of the nineteenth century through Russia's Silver Age to the Khrushchev era. Editor(s): Blakesley, Rosalind P.; Reid, Susan E. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; ACV; ACX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875803609
ISBN
9780875803609
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.78

Paperback. A landmark volume which explores the remarkable flowering of radical, visionary and experimental design for performance in Russia from 1913-1933. Editor(s): Bowlt, John. Num Pages: 450 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; ACXD; ANH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 242 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1538.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848424531
ISBN
9781848424531
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 29.00

Paperback. This volume considers the development and practice of liturgical chant in Russia, including its origins, extant manuscripts, notation performance sylistic evolution, early composers, its relationship to the liturgy, the language and its various problems that arose over the centuries. Num Pages: 400 pages, music. BIC Classification: AVGD; HRCC8. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 127 x 38. Weight in Grams: 499.
Publisher
St Vladimir´s Seminary Press,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881410464
ISBN
9780881410464
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.20

Paperback. This exploration of the cinematic genres developed over almost 100 years, takes in over 300 films with discussion of the work of Eisenstein, Pudovkin, Mikhalkov, Paradzhanov, Sokurov and others. It assesses the legacy of 19th century art as well music and soundtrack, especially the work of Shostakovich and Prokofev. Series: Inside Film. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; APF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780582437906
ISBN
9780582437906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 110.90

Hardcover. Documenting over 3,000 tattoo drawings, this title describes the motifs that represent the uncensored lives of Russian criminal classes, ranging from violence and pornography to politics and alcohol. Num Pages: 400 pages, 350 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; AFY; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 208 x 26. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
FUEL Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955006197
ISBN
9780955006197
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.28

Hardcover. Features photographs, drawings and texts that are part of a collection of more than 3000 tattoos accumulated over a lifetime by a prison attendant. This title includes tattoos of skulls, swastikas, harems of naked women, a smiling Al Capone, medieval knights in armour, daggers sheathed in blood, and, benign images of Christ. Num Pages: 400 pages, 350 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; AFY; JKVQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 472.
Publisher
FUEL Publishing
Number of pages
395
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955862076
ISBN
9780955862076
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.53

Hardback. Working as a prison guard in St Petersburgs notorious Kresty Prison, the author diligently recorded over 3,000 criminal tattoos, documenting their meanings within this closed society. This title explores the extremes of this collection. Illustrator(s): Vasiliev, Sergei. Editor(s): Murray, Damon; Sorrell, Stephen. Translator(s): Bromfield, Andrew. Num Pages: 400 pages, 300 illustrations, 75 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; AFY; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
FUEL Publishing
Number of pages
400
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955006128
ISBN
9780955006128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.42

Hardcover. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; AFY; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
FUEL Publishing United Kingdom
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956896292
ISBN
9780956896292
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.75

Hardback. An overview of Russian history, literature, arts and the lives of many Russians who chose exile after the revolutions and civil war 0f 1917-1921. A brief historical outline introduces each topic which is then followed by a listing of contributors within the Russian diaspora. Num Pages: 288 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; AB; GBC; HBJD; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810837867
ISBN
9780810837867
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.71

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
402
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253223357
ISBN
9780253223357
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.41

Hardback. This historical survey of the Russian folk musical tradition provides educators with authentic material for integration into practical work, a classificational survey, and discussion of musical genres and categories relating the folk songs to their social and historical contexts. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; AVGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810841277
ISBN
9780810841277
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 102.74

Hardback. Num Pages: 280 pages, 180 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; ACB; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 300. .
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783777424293
ISBN
9783777424293
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.57
€ 48.83

Paperback. In our divided, post-Cold War, and now post-9/11 world, Russian music, formerly a quiet corner on the margins of musicology, has become a site of noisy contention. The author assesses the political and cultural stakes that attach to it in the era of Pussy Riot and renewed international tensions. Num Pages: 560 pages, 23 music examples, 15 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; AVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 33. Weight in Grams: 760.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520288096
ISBN
9780520288096
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.88

Hardback. In our divided, post-Cold War, and now post-9/11 world, Russian music, formerly a quiet corner on the margins of musicology, has become a site of noisy contention. The author assesses the political and cultural stakes that attach to it in the era of Pussy Riot and renewed international tensions. Num Pages: 560 pages, 23 music examples, 15 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; AVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 238 x 39. Weight in Grams: 884.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520288089
ISBN
9780520288089
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.24
€ 73.18

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 192 color photos. BIC Classification: AFY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 808. Codes of Authority, Domination and Struggle. 160 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AFY. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 14. Weight: 802.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764317644
ISBN
9780764317644
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.20

Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 2AGR; 3JH; AB; AFC; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 228 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875807386
ISBN
9780875807386
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.48
€ 63.94

Hardcover.
Publisher
D Giles Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904832812
ISBN
9781904832812
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.57
€ 40.39

Hardcover. A stunning volume showcasing the magnificent court dress of the Russian Empire, culled from the authoritative collection at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, photographed with the Winter Palace as a backdrop. Num Pages: 448 pages, 300 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; AKTH; HBTB; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 242 x 43. Weight in Grams: 2692.
Publisher
Skira Rizzoli
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847849468
ISBN
9780847849468
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.56
€ 93.39

Paperback. Num Pages: 180 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Synema Gesellschaft Fur Film u. Medien Austria
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9783901644689
ISBN
9783901644689
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.40

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