A long look at the magazine, founded in 1867, and its editors, stylists and photographers and contributors: as well as Dior and Schiaparelli, McQueen and Tom Ford, there's Diana Vreeland, Je... read more
A beautiful book on Christian Dior, copious photographs, many old. The book is in fine condition, black cloth with the title indented on the cover and spine. The dust jacket is good, creased... read more
Great houses such as Holkham, Sissinghurst, Chatsworth, Burghley and more modest loveliness such as Kelmscott too. Also images of that elusive idea of 'quintessential' Britishness - fly fish... read more
The authors spend large parts of the year in Svalbard; their focus is the highly adapted wildlife of the Arctic and the effect of climate change on their environment. Fabulous photographs.
Richly illustrated book presenting the gorgeous Chinoiserie floral and avian wallpapers in the houses where they have been used. The author founded the company thirty years ago, setting up a... read more
Heuman set up her interior design studio in London in 2013, since when her easy-going, liveable, relaxed style has won her plaudits and commissions around the world. Proud of her Swedish roo... read more
The Belgian designer must have used many kilometres of silk jersey since she first created her hallmark wrap dress in 1972. Many illustrations; to accompany an exhibition at the Brussels Fas... read more
Lulu Lytle’s love of this palm prompted her to buy Britain’s last rattan workshop in 2010 when it was facing bankruptcy. This book celebrates all things rattan, from the Titanic’s cafÃ... read more
A life in pictures, both public and private of the bohemian prince, historian and writer who renounced his rights to the Greek throne to marry the artist Marina Karella in 1965.
A tour of private spaces belonging to Nicky Haslam, Beata Heuman, Luke Edward Hall, and other such in-crowdish company. Irreverent and witty, VNL's previous work includes an early stint ass... read more