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Bach fue un compositor prolífico cuyas piezas, que se esmeró en clasificar en diversas colecciones, forman un grandioso cosmos en el que todas sus inagotables ideas musicales encuentran su lugar. En este ensayo fundamental, Wolff ahonda en el análisis de su rica colección musical, que transciende las fronteras habituales entre épocas, géneros e instrumentos. Partiendo de una notable selección de piezas desde la temprana colección de las Seis tocatas para clave hasta obras tardías como El arte de la fuga y la Misa en si menor analiza en detalle el método compositivo de Bach atendiendo a la gran variedad de géneros instrumentales y vocales que abarca, ilustrativa de la profundidad y riqueza de su obra. Al rastrear la evolución del compositor, Wolff saca a la luz las aspiraciones y el legado de este gigante de la música de un modo innovador, desvelando la esencia de su arte a neófitos y expertos por igual.

Inspired by her previous experience as an art dealer, Webb designs beautifully composed spaces. She believes in the power of light, and shadow, in creating atmosphere; a pale, luminous wallcovering may be balanced by the presence of antiques, or a chapel-like white bedroom may segue into a deep gray sitting room. As important is a sense of hand: the feeling of glazed earthenware, a worn oak farm table, the softness of fine linen. Webb is also motivated by the pursuit of joy and the power of beauty she makes sure these are rooms for living, for gathering with family, for refuge.

¿Qué llevó a Bessie Smith a ser coronada como la Emperatriz del Blues? ¿Por qué Robert Johnson se convirtió en leyenda sin apenas dejar rastro? ¿Cómo influyeron las blueswomen en el nacimiento del rock, mucho antes de que se les reconociera? Aquí se ofrecen muchas respuestas, junto a un relato vibrante que ofrece una mirada distinta, sin prejuicios y con la intensidad de un auténtico devoto de esta música. Recorreremos, en ese fascinante viaje de ida y vuelta, los caminos que llevan desde el Delta del Misisipi a los Olympic Studios de Londres, o del Checkerboard Lounge de Chicago al Royal Albert Hall. Repletas de historias, rarezas y leyendas, estas líneas acompañan al lector en la ruta del alma negra del siglo XX. Mariano Muniesa, periodista musical de referencia, sostiene con pasión que este género es la madre de todas las músicas. Desde los Rolling Stones hasta ZZ Top, pasando por Cream, Led Zeppelin o Johnny Winter, es la savia que alimenta el árbol del rock. Todo ello sin olvidar hacer justicia a las mujeres del blues, cuyas voces han sido tan poderosas como silenciadas. Un recorrido ardiente desde los orígenes más remotos hasta su influencia en el presente, con contexto histórico, social y político. Pasen y lean… o mejor aún, pasen y sientan. Porque esto no solo se escucha: se bebe, se suda, se sangra, se siente, se respira. Abran estas páginas y compruébenlo. «Del algodón a Chicago vinieron las aguas de barro para convertirse en piedras rodantes en Inglaterra. En España, esa ola llegó en forma de rock and roll. Nadie la pudo parar. Eso es para mí el blues: una forma de arte que derribó la segregación racial en todo el mundo e inspiró a miles de jóvenes a pactar con el diablo en cruces de caminos y a alcanzar la libertad. Robert Johnson te espera, pero antes debes conocer toda la magia. Coge el mojo de la mano del gran Mariano Muniesa». Jorge Salán, guitarrista de Mägo de Oz y de The Majestic Jaywalkers

Explore the emotional connection that a home can have to a person’s life with Feels Like Home from Lauren Liess, the TV and social media star and author of Habitat and Down to Earth A house is a feeling. That is the conceit behind designer Lauren Liess’s third book, which explores the emotional connection between the way we decorate our homes and our daily lives. She advises readers to think beyond just the objects in their homes and explore how design informs an intentional, happy, and authentic life. The book includes practical design information, with never-before-seen case studies on a variety of homes including a farmhouse, a home in the woods, a Spanish colonial, and other more traditional homes. Each case study explores a hardworking design aspect (such as proportion, scale, and color), while also focusing on the emotional aspect of the home. With chapters inspired by the themes of comfort, calm, excitement, belonging, carefree, love, and contentment, Feels Like Home provides inspiration while also serving as a beautiful object itself.

De Castellane turns her eyes to the gorgeous garden of her own private residence in the French countryside to offer insight into how she makes nature her muse. From delicate spring blossoms to vibrant summer bouquets starring on sun-kissed tables, autumnal herbariums, and enchanting winter fetes, each chapter is about a color of her favorite flowers and is complete with informative captions and texts uncovering her tips for living and entertaining à la française. De Castellane offers her recipes for bouquets and perfect tablescaping with examples from her own house: readers discover the journey of a flower from the garden to the tabletop. This book is a must-have guide on how to imbue every day with flair, beauty, and joie de vivre.

Harper’s Bazaar: 150 Years includes the most iconic pieces of work from the magazine’s archive: more than 150 photographs and covers and 50 text excerpts, including articles, poems, and works of fiction. America’s first fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar has showcased the visions of legendary editors, photographers, and stylists and featured the works of noted writers since 1867. From its beginnings as a broadsheet aimed at the rising leisure class, the publication has since transformed into a magazine devoted to examining the lives of women through the lens of fashion. In celebration of the magazine’s 150th anniversary, Harper’s Bazaar: 150 Years captures the greats who have shaped the magazine over these decades. Organized chronologically by former Harper’s Bazaar editor in chief Glenda Bailey and designed by Elizabeth Hummer, the selections in this book showcase the breadth of creativity and artistry that has been published in the pages of the magazine for more than a century and prove that Harper’s Bazaar is more than just a fashion magazine.

Luces urbanas y cerezos Los grabados en madera de Tokio que cautivaron la imaginación de Europa Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) fue uno de los últimos grandes artistas de la tradición japonesa del ukiyo-e. La palabra significa literalmente «pinturas del mundo flotante» y designa un género artístico que floreció entre los siglos xvii y xix y simbolizó la imagen de Japón en el mundo occidental. Las escenas del ukiyo-e, que en muchos aspectos eran de tipo hedonista, representaban a menudo la brillante luminosidad y las atracciones de Edo: mujeres hermosas, actores y luchadores de sumo, la vida urbana y panorámicas espectaculares.

The impressionists were forever inspired by the sea, which Claude Monet considered “a wonderful teacher for landscape artists.” The movement’s penchant for plein air painting and its characteristic style, with delicate brushstrokes and incomparable color palettes, was perfectly suited to portrayals of the sea and its perpetual movement, from gently rippling waves to raging storms.

Rules to style? There are none. For each of us, our style is our visual autobiography. A remix of all kinds of things we’ve seen, heard and felt. It’s about self-knowledge instead of rules and restrictions. A self-portrait we create every day. It’s different for everyone. In this book we've swapped out rules for play. It’s filled with lively conversations, helpful hacks and idea-a-thons of what to wear next. You’ll learn how to see your style in new ways, build and keep a wardrobe you love, play with your clothes and ultimately wear anything that catches your eye. We love getting dressed and know you do, too. Together we'll celebrate the adventure of finding and exploring your personal style and getting the most out of what you wear.

This new volume features vibrant photography, old-world glamour, a dash of charm and inspirational quotes, tips and words of wisdom that every kate spade new york girl should know. kate spade new york: places to go, people to see showcases chic destinations such as Paris, New York City, the Amalfi Coast, Marrakech, Tokyo, and St. Moritz, along with ways to incorporate those things seen, heard, and experienced into life back home. kate spade new york: places to go, people to see will have you booking a plane ticket the moment you finish turning the pages!