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New York: a city so evocative that poets, musicians, and artists have dedicated their greatest works to glorifying it. This illustrious city has always been a melting pot of culture from all corners of the world. New York by New York is an intoxicating, all inclusive journey through this inimitable ethos: chronologically, from the Harlem Renaissance and the speakeasies of the Jazz Age, to the golden age of Broadway and the explosion of the Pop Art scene, to the advertising firms of Mad Men fame and Studio 54, up to the present day; and spatially, outward to the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.

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Awakening a new understanding of the diverse tradition of Indian jewellery spanning four centuries, the initial release of Beyond Extravagance in 2013 revealed for the first time the exceptional Al Thani Collection of the most beautiful royal Indian jewels from the Mughal Empire to the British Raj to today's innovative designers. Featuring updated chapters by renowned jewelry historians and highlighted by magnificent imagery, Beyond Extravagance, 2nd edition, is a spectacular volume that has been expanded to showcase many recent acquisitions to this important collection. 300 pages each book, 500 illustrations, 2 silk hardcover volumes in a luxury slipcase

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Renaissance jewels are among the most alluring manifestations of an age that experienced the widening of horizons, from the Old World to the New. This spectacular volume overflows with luxurious imagery expressing the boundless creativity and spirit of the Age of the Renaissance. Bringing to the subject not only her specialized knowledge and historical discipline, author Yvonne Hackenbroch also displays a storyteller s passion in relating the tales of the jewels, the artists, and the patrons who commissioned them.

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Celebrate the exceptional style of Thai jeweler Lotus Arts de Vivre, beloved the world over for it's daring, nature-inspired pieces, with Unexpected Creations. Seamlessly melding precious metals and jewels with organic materials such as ebony, seeds, nuts, seashells, bamboo, scarab wings, and ostrich eggs, Lotus's pieces are one of a kind; mythical beasts and ancient tales from Asian folklore truly come alive within them. Lotus also goes beyond jewelry, creating all aspects of an elegant lifestyle, including home decor, travel accessories, furniture, and paintings. The stunning original photography in this volume will whisk readers away to another time.