The countless events being held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth make a clear statement to the enduring appreciation for the work of Gustav Klimt. Not that it takes such a special occasion for the press & the public to start talking about Klimt. More than two hundred articles about the artist appeared online in August 2011 alone in comparison with barely seventy on Rembrandt within the same period. This media publicity set editor Tobias G. Natter thinking about the value of compiling the present book. During his lifetime Klimt was a controversial star whose works made passions run high; he stood for Modernism but he also embodied tradition. His pictures polarized & divided the art-loving world. Journalists & general public alike were split over the question: For or against Klimt? The present publication therefore places particular emphasis upon the voices of Klimt's contemporaries via a series of essays examining reactions to his work throughout his career. Subjects range from Klimt's portrayal of women to his adoption of landscape painting in the second half of his life. The cliche that Gustav Klimt was a man of few words who rarely put pen to paper is vehemently dispelled: no less than 179 letters cards writings & other documents are included in this monograph. This wealth of archival material assembled here for the first time on such a scale represents a major contribution to Klimt scholarship. Defining features of this edition: Catalog of Klimt's complete paintings All known letter correspondence Featuring new photographs of the Stoclet Frieze commissioned exclusively for this book ...

A bestseller when first published in Germany in 2003 Jens Malte Fischers Gustav Mahler" has been lauded by scholars as a landmark work. He draws on important primary resources
- some unavailable to previous biographers
- & sets in narrative context the extensive correspondence between Mahler & his wife Alma; Alma Mahlers diaries; & the memoirs of Natalie Bauer-Lechner a viola player & close friend of Mahler whose private journals provide insight into the composers personal & professional lives & his creative process. Fischer explores Mahlers early life his relationship to literature his achievements as a conductor in Vienna & New York his unhappy marriage & his work with the Metropolitan Opera & the New York Philharmonic in his later years. He also illustrates why Mahler is a prime example of artistic idealism worn down by Austrian anti-Semitism & American commercialism. " Gustav Mahler" is the best-sourced & most balanced biography available about the composer a nuanced & intriguing portrait of his dramatic life set against the backdrop of early 20th century America & fin de siecle Europe."

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' Are Collected Letters a superior form of biography? When as numerous & meticulously edited as these of Gustav mahler when they provide a time capsule ride back to the last days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire the answer must be yes.. . This remarkable book is unputdownable even for a non-Mahlerite.' Literary Review ' The letters are linked by a commentary that makes the volume both an easy & gripping read.. . There is passion in this book to scald the h&.' Sunday Times 'A vivid & telling portrayal of Mahler's personality in his voice.' Times Literary Supplement ...

In this pioneering book Pierre Pallardy shares his 7-step method of caring for the stomach -- the bodys second brain. It



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Lenny Mc Lean was one of the deadliest bare-knuckle fighters Britain has ever seen. He had dear powerful friends but he also had terrible enemies. So much so that he has two bullet wounds in his back
- each from a different attack. He has also been stabbed repeatedly
- always from behind. Lenny however is also a warm grizzly bear of a man whose main weakness is an overwhelming desire to put the welfare of his mates ahead of his own well-being. In this autobiography he tells of how the mafia flew him to New York to take on their greatest bare-knuckle boxer in a multi-million pound illicit challenge bout. The Mafias man lasted less than three minutes. When the IRA fronted up a London gang in a money-laundering scam Lenny was brought in to intimidate the terrorists. The IRA not surprisingly backed off. Lennys most serious trial came when he was accused of murder. Fighting to prove his innocence against a minimum sentence of 25 years Lenny never gave up & went on to be found not guilty. After deciding to retire from the violent life Len turned his hand to acting debuting in the series The Knock". He also had parts in " The Fifth Element" & " Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels"."

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- True Crime Books The ten Scotland Yard detectives featured in The Guv'nors are unique. Such a group of intrepid
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Swaying palm trees golden beaches a hammock at siesta time & sunset rum cocktails: this is the bare minimum of a relaxing Caribbean holiday. Throw in Calypso music Hindu temples & Parisian cafes selling coffee & croissants & youre close to experiencing the unique melting pot of cultures in Guyana Guyane & Suriname. Each tiny country is home to a diverse mix of cultures & yet they have all kept their own identities & traditions. Few places boast the cultural & culinary fusion of this Caribbean corner of South America. * Perfect for anyone who prefers to travel without the tourists: This concise guidebook covers places that are simply not featured in any other travel guide. * Objective recommendations of great places to stay & eat. * Fascinating insights into the regions history & culture. * Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps to important towns & cities. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With unparalleled depth & breadth of coverage of this vibrant region the Footprintfocus guide to Guyana Guyane & Suriname will help you get the best out of your adventure without weighing you down. The content of Footprint Focus Guyana Guyane & Suriname guide has been taken directly from Footprints South America Handbook. ...

a bible for physiology...perfect to understand those things you may have not thoroughly understood. [before]
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Martin Booth died in February 2004 shortly after finishing the book that would be his epitaph
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Flitly-Smith studied railways probably like no other covering areas which most mortals would ignore or pass over as irrelevant to their own interest. Consequently much would have been lost to history had it not been for his recently discovered texts on amongst things as The facilities of the Somerset & Dorset Hammock (sleeping) cars in WW2 Water troughs on the Isle of Wight Pullman on the Listowel & Ballybunion & of course GWR Signal Box Cat. I promise most have more than a grain of truth so if you are or know someone who professes to be a rail expert let them wile away an evening or two seeking out the truth
- or not as the case maybe! Beautifully illustrated both with the genuine photograph & the drawings of the renowned Peter Barnfield this is a book to enjoy entertain & amuse.
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