Art icon Jeff Koons lying on a giant plastic ball, Richard Serra disappearing into one of his vast steel sculptures, "king of theater" Claus Peymann sporting a cardboard crown... ever since shooting his portrait of painter A.R. Penck in 1994, Oliver Mark (born 1963) has photographed countless artists, actors, politicians and other celebrities. Sometimes concentrating only on the subject against the most minimal setting possible, sometimes placing them in front of an artful background, Mark presents the rich and famous in constantly new and consistently trenchant ways, bringing their less apparent characteristics to light and casting them in disorienting circumstances. Other of Mark's subjects included here are Tom Hanks, Anthony Hopkins, George Lucas, Sir Ridley Scott, Jenny Holzer, Mia Farrow, Norbert Tadeusz, Kenny Scharf, Georg Baselitz, David Chipperfield, Luc Tuymans, Cate Blanchett, Balthus and Sir Peter Ustinov. Besides Mark's most successful portraits, this volume also contains some of his most beautiful fashion photographs and other stills, many of which have appeared in several well-known magazines. Texts by Margit J. Mayer, Christoph Amend, Christian Boros and others round off this entertaining "best-of" collection.
Drawing upon the relentless tragedies in his life for inspiration in writing highly acclaimed music with his indie rock group, the Eels, Everett pens a memoir that is a rich and poignant narrative on coming of age, love, death, and the creative vision.
A story of second chances that's impossible to put down “Everything the world loves about British comedy.”—USA Today bestselling author Shannon Mayer “Like if Nick Hornby wrote a time travel, body swap adventure!”—New York Times bestselling author Mimi Strong Jo's world is about to change forever, and it’s about time Her marriage is on auto-pilot, daughter hates her, job sucks and it’s not even Tuesday. As Jo's life implodes, a freak event hurls her back to ‘90s Los Angeles where, in a parallel universe, she’s about to hit the big time as a rock star. Jo has to choose between her dreams and her family in an adventure that propels her from London to Hollywood then Glastonbury, the world’s greatest music festival. In her desperate quest, Jo encounters a disgraced guru, a movie star with a fetish for double-decker buses, and the biggest pop star in the world... who just happens to want to kill her. Back to Reality is a funny, heartwarming story about last chances, perfect for fans of Rowan Coleman and Helen Fielding. ------------------- Praise for Back to Reality: “Heartwarming, inventive, and funny. Like if Nick Hornby wrote a time travel, body swap adventure!”—New York Times bestselling author Mimi Strong “Written with an authentic touch and plenty of good humour. A tough book to put down.”—Mark Dawson, USA Today bestselling author of the million-selling John Milton series “I LOVE IT! It's Back to the Future meets Freaky Friday.”—#1 Kindle bestselling author of Hot Mess, Lucy Vine “Everything the world loves about British comedy. For those who wished Simon Pegg wrote novels, you now have the Two Marks.”—USA Today bestselling author Shannon Mayer “Crackles with all the addictive energy of a pop hit, and the heart of a soul classic.”—Samantha King, bestselling author of The Choice “Like a book version of Hot Tub Time Machine with fabulous female characters and great music.”—Kate Harrison, author of the bestselling 5:2 series “If you love time travel and rock and roll, you'll love this book!”—Julie Cohen, author of Together “Sliding Doors meets Back to the Future in a story to make you sing with joy.”—Karen Ball, Speckled Pen “A magnificent book! Loved every page. Beautifully written.”—Callan McAuliffe, actor The Walking Dead The novel from the Bestseller Experiment podcast. ------------------- What Amazon readers are saying: ★★★★★ 'A real page-turner overflowing with humour.' ★★★★★ 'All kinds of funny, from laugh out loud to quiet snorts of recognition.' ★★★★★ 'I miss the characters so much I think I’ll start reading it again!' ★★★★★ 'Pure pleasure to read. You won't put it down until you reach the last page.' ★★★★★ 'An absolutely cracking read. It's funny, it's clever, it's heartwarming, and completely impossible to put down.' ★★★★★ 'It's —Spinal Tap meets —Back to the Future meets —Freaky Friday.' ★★★★★ 'Had me cackling out loud.' ★★★★★ 'Funny, fast and massively entertaining. Hugely recommend.' ★★★★★ '—Bridget Jones meets —Back to the Future. Highly recommended.' ★★★★★ '—Back To Reality has it all; It’s funny, it’s thrilling, its thought-provoking and inspiring, but be warned, once you start reading this book you won’t want to put it down.' ★★★★★ 'Think —Peggy Sue Got Married meets MTV. Funny and warmhearted. Highly Recommended.' ★★★★★ 'This book reads like the best comedy movies. Great pace, humour and loads of action. Recommended for fans of Douglas Adams and Helen Fielding.' ★★★★★ 'Belts along at a cracking pace, at times reminding me of Douglas Adams.'
Aliens can make great pets, if you pick the right one . . .If you have made the brave decision to own your very own alien, then brace yourself for an experience that is out of this world! This extra-terrestrial guide contains all you need to know about caring for your energetic, alien life form. With helpful hints and tips on how to pick the perfect egg and cope with cocoons and hazardous toilet habits (alien pee is acidic!). But watch out! Aliens are intelligent, they develop fast and may wish to return home. And if you're not very careful, they may take you with them . . . Another superbly funny spoof user guide with an intergalactic twist. From the creators of MONSTERS: AN OWNER'S GUIDE.
A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.
The robot dogs roll out of the factory and are delivered to owners who play with them and love them and care for them. The dogs are very happy because all dogs, even robot dogs, want an owner. But one of these dogs dents his ear while on the conveyor belt and ends up in the junkyard. What can he do?
A book/CD-ROM introduction to GIS features of AutoCAD Map 2000. Explains how to use the analytical capabilities of GIS, then provides tutorial applications in a variety of disciplines, including civil engineering, environmental studies, facilities management, and architectural restoration. Showcases related technologies such as Mapping on the Internet with Autodesk Mapguide, and Autodesk World. Includes chapter summaries and a glossary. The CD-ROM contains files for real GIS problems.
Educating and caring for an autistic child is a severely difficult task, too often associated with frustration and disappointment. As a result, the inner development of children with autism is at times considered to be beyond the reach of parents and carers. This book challenges that assumption, exploring case studies where therapy based on a holistic approach has resulted in marked improvements in the autistic child's behaviour and social integration. With an extended holistic programme, autistic children discover inner self-awareness and self-recognition, leading to first steps in relationships and social skills. The authors describe in detail their own practical experiences, as well as the findings of other experts in the field. This new third edition covers recent developments in diagnostic methods and approaches to treatment, including new case studies and a new chapter looking at the sensory aspect of autism and Sensory Integration Therapy. Well-researched and movingly written, this book has an essential, positive message for all those involved in the care and education of autistic children.
