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144 proof, notoriously addictive, and the drug of choice for 19th century poets, absinthe is gaining bootleg popularity after almost a century of being banned. Barnaby Conrad looks at the social history, fact and trivia of this drug.
The art of John Register (1939-1996) portrayed twentieth century America with unique clarity. In his paintings of empty coffee shops in Los Angeles, old hotels in Chicage, and Southwestern bus stations, the artist beckons the viewer to make a personal connection to isolation and stillness. Light and color in these works conjure an emotional dissonance tinged with nostalgia and hope.
A riveting personal account of one man's lifelong battle with alcoholism and a look inside the most famous drug and alcohol treatment center in the world.
The martini was and still is more than just a cocktail. This first-of-its-kind book serves up a fabulous cocktail of martini-inspired art, cartoons, collectibles, advertisements, and film stills that reveal how deeply this classic has permeated every aspect of American culture. 150 illustrations, many in color.
A first-class ticket to adventure in 1945 Europe. Hitler is dead, and the Third Reich is an open wound when a man steals south through France and into Spain.
"Parisians are renowned the world over for their elegance and savoir-faire, but few are more urbane and savvy than the feline denizens of the City of Light. Cats have captivated the city's imagination for hundreds of years, inspiring writers as diverse as Chateaubriand, Baudelaire, and Colette. From dainty kittens peering from shop windows to mysterious tomcats slinking across rooftops. This is a collection of black and white photographs by master photographers of the twentieth century, accompanied by whimsical words of French intellectuals.".--front cover matter.
What do Charlie Chaplin, Ulysses S. Grant, Franz Liszt, Al Capone, George Sand, and Sharon Stone have in common? The love of a fine cigar. Barnaby Conrad III, author of The Martini and an avid fan of cigars himself, has dedicated his new book to the poetic, historical, and artistic pursuit of this wonderful, timeless passion. Drawing upon examples from art, film, literature, and politics, The Cigar presents a lushly illustrated, fascinating social history, honoring the cigar's origins and development, as well as its sexy and everlasting allure. Witty and elegant, The Cigar is the perfect gift for male or female cigar aficionados.
Dogs are widely pampered by their owners in Paris. Elevated almost to the status of human beings, well-fed and immaculately groomed, these creatures are seen throughout the city riding the Metro, sitting in the front seat of a taxi, or relaxing side by side with their maitre at a cafe table.
A beautifully illustrated and well detailed examination of the art of bullfighting. The dictionary style allows for easy checks on the Spanish terms and the famous names in the sport. The last section of the book, Reglamento Taurino, contains the official, complete bullfighting rules as observed in Spain and ... Latin America.