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Biography: general
Hardcover. It is often assumed that reading about the lives of artists enhances our understanding of their work. This book contains a collection of essays, by a number of respected art historians that attempt to address this relationship by looking at the life and works of such artists as Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Leonardo da Vinci. Editor(s): Salas, Charles G. Num Pages: 200 pages, 31 colour & 44 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; AGB; AVH; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 267 x 190 x 20. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Getty Research Institute
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892368235
- ISBN
- 9780892368235
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.20
€ 52.99
€ 38.20
Paperback. This volume is devoted to the smaller and more unusually-shaped works of Carleton E. Watkins, many of which have not been published before. The book also contains an overview of his life, and an edited transcript of a colloquium on his career. Series: In Focus. Num Pages: 144 pages, 55 duotone illustrations. BIC Classification: AGB; AJC; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 192 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892363995
- ISBN
- 9780892363995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.04
€ 23.99
€ 18.04
Hardcover. Reproduces 14 images from a 15th century manuscript, now in the J. Paul Getty Musuem. The commentary places the manuscript within its context as an account of Alexander's life. Series: Monographs on Illuminated Manuscripts. Num Pages: 117 pages, 29 col and 13 b/w plates. BIC Classification: AC; AFT; AKLB; BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 430 x 349 x 44. Weight in Grams: 3992.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 117
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892363711
- ISBN
- 9780892363711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.64€ 109.03
€ 136.64
€ 109.03
Paperback. The autobiography of Jean Paul Getty, American oil executive, multimillionaire and art collector. Getty tells how he amassed his fortune, discusses the prospects of democracy, lists the seven things men should know about women, and recounts conversations at Oxford with the future King of England. Num Pages: 360 pages, 64 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGBA; KNBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 157 x 29. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Publisher
- J. Paul Getty Museum
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892367009
- ISBN
- 9780892367009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.04
€ 23.99
€ 18.04
This volume presents current scholarship and writing on female country musicians, pivotal in the country music scene since its inception. It begins with the 1920s career of teenage guitar picker Roba Stanley and moves on to consider more contemporary musicians such as Faith Hill. Editor(s): Wolfe, Charles K.; Akenson, James E. Num Pages: 224 pages, 30 photographs. BIC Classification: AVGL; BGF; HBT; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813122809
- ISBN
- 9780813122809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.51
€ 49.51
Carl Blegen is the most famous American archaeologist ever to work in Greece. Here is presented his biography, detailing his multifaceted life as an instrumental element in creating the field of Aegean prehistory and his role in the social and intellectual community of Athens. Editor(s): Vogeikoff-Brogan, Natalia; Davis, Jack L.; Florou, Vasiliki. Num Pages: 252 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BG; HD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Lockwood Press United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781937040222
- ISBN
- 9781937040222
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.26
€ 46.26
Hardback. Presents a human perspective of the history of France from 1789 onward through essays that highlight individuals and intriguing events that too often have been lost under labels and statistics. This book relates the individuals, events, and controversies to historiographical debates. Editor(s): Vincent, K. Steven; Klairmont-Lingo, Alison. Series: The Human Tradition Around the World Series. Num Pages: 214 pages, photographs, index. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842028042
- ISBN
- 9780842028042
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.63
€ 155.63
hardcover. A collection of 13 biographies of men and women who have contributed to the development of the American West. It includes the lives that collectively offer racial and gender diversity as well as differing class and sexual orientation backgrounds. Editor(s): Tong, Benson; Lutz, Regan A. Series: The Human Tradition in America. Num Pages: 237 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842028608
- ISBN
- 9780842028608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.15
€ 164.15
Paperback. This collection of 17 biographies provides a unique opportunity for the reader to go beyond the popular heroes of the American Revolution and discover the diverse populace that inhabited the colonies during this pivotal point in history. Editor(s): Steele, Ian K.; Rhoden, Nancy L. Series: The Human Tradition in America. Num Pages: 368 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGH; GBCB; HBJK; HBLL; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842027489
- ISBN
- 9780842027489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.01
€ 64.01
The Life Stories of Undistinguished Americans as Told by Themselves: E...
. Ed(S): Sollors, Werner; Holt, Hamilton
paperback. Contains autobiographies of ordinary people - new immigrants and sharecroppers, cooks and fishermen, women and men working in sweatshops, in the city, and on the land. Editor(s): Sollors, Werner; Holt, Hamilton. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; GBCB; GTB; HBJK; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415925105
- ISBN
- 9780415925105
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.27
€ 62.27
paperback. Editor(s): Smith, Sidonie; Watson, Julia. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGA; DSA; JFC; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780816624904
- ISBN
- 9780816624904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.67
€ 30.99
€ 27.67
Paperback / so. Interviews mit F.L. Bauer, C. Floyd, J. Weizenbaum, N. Wirth und H. Zemanek Editor(s): Siefkes, Dirk; Braun, Anette; Eulenhofer, Peter; Stach, Heike; Stadtler, Klaus; Eulenglishhofer, Peter. Num Pages: 143 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: BG; CB; PB; TBC; TBX; UB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 231.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 143
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642636608
- ISBN
- 9783642636608
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 23.46
€ 27.99
€ 23.46
Mixed media pr. This is the autobiography of one of the most influential musicians of the first half of the twentieth century. Nathaniel Shilkret describes his own life and relates anedotes of his dealings with such notable figures as George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Fats Waller. Editor(s): Shilkret, Nathaniel; Shell, Niel; Shilkret, Barbara. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AV; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 25. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810851283
- ISBN
- 9780810851283
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.36
€ 117.36
Paperback. Editor(s): Shanteau, James; Mellers, Barbara A.; Schum, David A. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGT; PBT; TBX; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461373155
- ISBN
- 9781461373155
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.87
€ 250.87
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Schweitzer, Carl-Christoph; Haack, Dieter; Kratschell, Annegret; Richter, Johannes. Num Pages: 395 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: BG; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- VS Verlag f?r Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 395
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783810011213
- ISBN
- 9783810011213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.25
€ 73.25
Paperback / so. Die Entwicklung der Urologie vom Ende des 19. bis in die erste Halfte des 20. Jahrhunderts im gesellschaftlichen, kulturellen und politischen Kontext. Der Leser erfahrt sozusagen im Vorbeigehen Wissenswertes uber die viktorianische Gesellschaft, die Eroberung des Wilden Westens, die Belle Epoque und das Schicksal judischer Urologen in Deutschland." Editor(s): Schultheiss, D; Rathert, P; Jonas, U. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: BG; CB; MJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642639548
- ISBN
- 9783642639548
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.15
€ 60.15
Hardback. Editor(s): Scholz, Fritz; Jack, Robert Smail. Series: Springer Biographies. Num Pages: 688 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, 4 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; 3JJ; BGTA; PDA; PDX; PNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1214.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319469539
- ISBN
- 9783319469539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.83
€ 231.83
Paperback. Editor(s): Scheurer, P.B.; Debrock, G. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 391 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGT; GBC; JF; JPA; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 605.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401077644
- ISBN
- 9789401077644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 283.60
€ 283.60
Paperback. Editor(s): Scheffler, Matthias (Fritz-Haber-Institut, Berlin, Germany); Weinberger, Peter (Technische Universitat Wien, Austria). Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540208099
- ISBN
- 9783540208099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.78
€ 70.78
Paperback. The Human Tradition in Colonial America is an entertaining as well an enlightening book that brings the colonial period to life through the stories of the colorful participants who helped mold the British dependency that would eventually become the United States. Editor(s): Rhoden, Nancy L.; Steele, Ian K. Series: The Human Tradition in America. Num Pages: 323 pages, map, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842027007
- ISBN
- 9780842027007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.57
€ 63.57