Dopo aver catturato "Bimbo" Sullivan, losco trafficante di armi, Zagor e Cico incontrano lingegner Robson, impegnato nella costruzione di una ferrovia, alla quale lavora mano dopera cinese. Lingegnere si lamenta pero dellimprovviso e inspiegabile abbandono di molti operai. Di li a poco, giunti sulla costa, i nostri eroi scoprono che un gruppo di predoni dagli strani costumi assale i mercantili lungo le coste della Virginia. Sono guidati dal sanguinario cinese Ly-Cieng, che arruola i suoi connazionali immigrati negli States ed esasperati dal razzismo degli americani. Ma non tutti cinesi lo appoggiano...

In 1944, Lyonel Feininger (18711956) wrote his first letter to fellow painter Mark Tobey (18901976) after seeing Tobeys first solo show at the Willard Gallery in New York. It was the beginning of a close friendship that lasted until Feiningers death i

In 1944, Lyonel Feininger (18711956) wrote his first letter to fellow painter Mark Tobey (18901976) after seeing Tobeys first solo show at the Willard Gallery in New York. It was the beginning of a close friendship that lasted until Feiningers death i

A common misconception of woodworking is that it requires a spacious workshop filled with expensive tools and machines. However, with the right approach, you can set up a fully functional woodworking studio in your home, even with limited space and resources.Whether you are a beginner or an experienced woodworker looking to adapt to a smaller space, Woodworking in Small Spaces proves that woodworking in a small apartment or dwelling is practical, rewarding and easier than you think.

William Hogarth is a house-hold name across the country, his prints hang in our pubs and leap out from our history-books. He painted the great and good but also the common people. His art is comically exuberant, carried away by a passion for the ridiculous, as Hazlitt said.Jenny Uglow, acclaimed author of Elizabeth Gaskell, Natures Engraver and In These Times, uncovers the man, but also the world he sprang from and the lives he pictured. He moved in the worlds of theatre, literature, journalism and politics, and found subjects for his work over the whole gamut of eighteenth century London, from street scenes to drawing rooms, and from churches to gambling halls and prisons. After striving years as an engraver and painter, Hogarth leapt into lasting fame with AHarlots Progress and A Rakes Progress, but remained highly critical of the growing gulf between the luxurious lives of the ruling elite and the wretched poverty of the massess.William Hogarth was an artist of flamboyant, overflowing imagination, he was a satirist with an unerring eye; a painter of vibrant colour and tenderness; an ambitious professional who broke all the art-world taboos. Never content, he wanted to excel at everything - from engraving to history painting - and a note of risk runs through his life.Shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize, Hogarth: A Life and a World brings art history to life in the voices of Hogarths own age. The result is an unforgettable portrait of a great artist and a proud, stubborn, comic, vulnerable man.

In 1809 the little-known artist William Blake held an exhibition of 16 paintings in a private house in Soho in the west end of London. Works inspired by Chaucers "Canterbury Tales" and John Miltons "Paradise Lost" sat alongside biblical scenes and Arthurian legend. The exhibition was not a success; the only review in the press was extremely unfavourable and few of the public came. One of those who did was the poet Charles Lamb, who later described the pictures as hard, dry, yet with grace, and the catalogue that accompanied the show as mystical and full of vision. It is this catalogue that Tate Publishing are once again making available. In it, the scale and range of Blakes ambition are made plain, along with his theories on painting, his unsparing critiques of other artists and some extraordinary insights into the working of his mind. The only detailed writing on art that remains to us by Blake, it throws light on all his subsequent artistic enterprises, including the illuminated books for which he is perhaps most famous. Part commentary and part manifesto, his catalogue is as radical as it is in places eccentric (he claims at one point to have been transported in a "vision" back to the classical world). Fully illustrated in colour with reproductions of surviving works originally in the exhibition, the book includes an illuminating essay by leading authority on British art Martin Myrone, Lead Curator of Pre-1800 Art at Tate Britain, making it an essential purchase for all of those wanting to know more.

The life of Scottish watercolourist William Alister Macdonald (1861-1956) contained more mystery and intrigue than a novel by the authors he knew as friends. Mid-life in the early 1900s he painted widely across Britain, Europe and North Africa. Aged sixty, abandoning his wife and son in London, he settled in Tahiti, where he befriended authors Charles Nordhoff, James Norman Hall and Zane Grey. Critical acclaim of his work peaked in 1935 with the discovery of over 120 watercolours capturing London streets and lost panoramas from the Thames, its river life and trade at the turn of the last century, now part of the Wakefield Collection at Londons Guildhall. Yet in Tahiti his reputation has endured with appreciation of his timeless, exquisite landscapes and studies of paradise. This first fully illustrated biography of Macdonalds life provides a long-overdue opportunity for his European and Polynesian work to be reappraised and his story told.

In "Walter Sickert: A Conversation," Virginia Woolf delves into the life and artistic philosophy of the controversial British painter Walter Sickert. Through a series of imagined dialogues, Woolf presents Sickerts insights on art, society, and the human experience, weaving a narrative that reflects her signature stream-of-consciousness style. The prose is evocative and expressive, capturing not only the essence of Sickerts subjectivity but also Woolfs modernist concerns regarding the interplay of art and reality. Her exploration of Sickerts complex character offers a unique depth, situating the work in the broader context of 20th-century artistic and feminist discourse, as Woolf both critiques and highlights the struggles of modern artists in a rapidly changing cultural landscape. Virginia Woolf, an iconic figure in modernist literature and a pioneering feminist thinker, often grappled with themes of identity, perception, and the role of women in society, which undoubtedly influenced her portrayal of Sickert. Her relationships with contemporary artists and her own innovative narrative techniques reflect a deep engagement with the artistic struggles of her time. Woolfs personal experiences and her immersion in artistic circles further enrich her commentary on Sickerts work, imbuing it with an urgency that transcends mere biographical exploration. I highly recommend "Walter Sickert: A Conversation" to readers interested in modernist literature, as it provides valuable insights into the intersection of art and feminist thought. Woolfs exploration of Sickert not only enhances our understanding of his complexities but also encourages reflection on the nature of creativity itself. This text serves as a profound example of how dialogue can illuminate the relationship between an artists life and the broader cultural currents of their era.

This carefully crafted ebook: "Walter Sickert: A Conversation" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Walter Sickert was a british painter, printmaker, teacher and writer of German birth. Sickert was one of the most influential British artists of this century. He is often called a painters painter, appealing primarily to artists working in the figurative tradition; there are few British figurative painters of the 20th century whose development can be adequately discussed without reference to Sickerts subject-matter or innovative techniques. He had a direct influence on the Camden Town Group and the Euston Road School, while his effect on Frank Auerbach, Howard Hodgkin and Francis Bacon was less tangible. Sickerts active career as an artist lasted for nearly 60 years. His output was vast. He may be judged equally as the last of the Victorian painters and as a major precursor of significant international developments in later 20th-century art, especially in his photo-based paintings.

The Bijlmer Spinoza-Festival is an artwork, a sculpture, created by Swiss artist Thomas Hirschhorn in a peripheral borough of Amsterdams south-east known as the Bijlmer in 2009. This book recounts the event through the eyes of its "Ambassador", art historian Vittoria Martini, who was invited by the artist to be an eyewitness to the existence of this "precarious" work. A term Hirschhorn sees as positive and creative: a means of asserting the importance of the moment and of the place, of asserting the Here and Now to touch eternity and universality. Appreciating the art historians presence as a central element of his sculpture, Hirschhorn consciously challenged the certainties of the profession by empowering and activating the role, thus leading Martini to find a new working methodology that she calls "precarious art history". Accompanying the readers through her experience of the physical existence of The Bijlmer Spinoza-Festival, Martinis commentary leads to the profound understanding of how a work that no longer exists physically, can live on in the mindelsewhere, at some other timebecause in the meantime it has become universal.Paris-based artist THOMAS HIRSCHHORN (*1957, Bern) is best known for his sculptures in public spacemonuments, kiosks, and altars. Questioning the autonomy, the authorship, and resistance of a work of art, he asserts the power of art to touch and transform the other. He represented Switzerland at the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011 and received numerous awards, including the Prix Marcel Duchamp and the Joseph Beuys Stiftung Prize.VITTORIA MARTINI (*1975, Kinshasa) is an independent art historian living in Italy. She has a doctorate from Universita Ca Foscari/Universita Iuav di Venezia. Since 2013 she teaches History of exhibitions and curatorial practices and holds the Art Writing workshop at CAMPO Program of curatorial studies and practices established by the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo (Turin, Italy). Her research focuses mainly on the institutional structures that produce exhibitions.

The Bijlmer Spinoza-Festival is an artwork, a sculpture, created by Swiss artist Thomas Hirschhorn in a peripheral borough of Amsterdams south-east known as the Bijlmer in 2009. This book recounts the event through the eyes of its "Ambassador", art historian Vittoria Martini, who was invited by the artist to be an eyewitness to the existence of this "precarious" work. A term Hirschhorn sees as positive and creative: a means of asserting the importance of the moment and of the place, of asserting the Here and Now to touch eternity and universality. Appreciating the art historians presence as a central element of his sculpture, Hirschhorn consciously challenged the certainties of the profession by empowering and activating the role, thus leading Martini to find a new working methodology that she calls "precarious art history". Accompanying the readers through her experience of the physical existence of The Bijlmer Spinoza-Festival, Martinis commentary leads to the profound understanding of how a work that no longer exists physically, can live on in the mindelsewhere, at some other timebecause in the meantime it has become universal.Paris-based artist THOMAS HIRSCHHORN (*1957, Bern) is best known for his sculptures in public spacemonuments, kiosks, and altars. Questioning the autonomy, the authorship, and resistance of a work of art, he asserts the power of art to touch and transform the other. He represented Switzerland at the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011 and received numerous awards, including the Prix Marcel Duchamp and the Joseph Beuys Stiftung Prize.VITTORIA MARTINI (*1975, Kinshasa) is an independent art historian living in Italy. She has a doctorate from Universita Ca Foscari/Universita Iuav di Venezia. Since 2013 she teaches History of exhibitions and curatorial practices and holds the Art Writing workshop at CAMPO Program of curatorial studies and practices established by the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo (Turin, Italy). Her research focuses mainly on the institutional structures that produce exhibitions.

El arte es una de las expresiones más especiales y esenciales del ser humano. Desde la más remota antigüedad, el hombre se ha preocupado de dejar constancia de sus manifestaciones artísticas. Quienes

In Virginia Woolf: A Conversation with Walter Sickert, the Renowned English Painter, Virginia Woolf delves into a deep dialogue with renowned English painter Walter Sickert, exploring the intersection between literature and visual art. Woolfs signature stream-of-consciousness style is evident throughout the book, offering readers a unique and intimate look into the creative process and shared influences between the two artists. The conversations are rich in detail and provide a fascinating exploration of the artistic mind and the interconnectedness of various forms of expression, making it a compelling read for both literature and art enthusiasts alike. The book also serves as a valuable glimpse into the Bloomsbury Groups artistic and intellectual milieu, adding a layer of historical context to the discussion. Virginia Woolfs nuanced exploration of creativity and collaboration in A Conversation with Walter Sickert sheds light on the interconnected nature of artistic inspiration and the enduring influence of artistic partnerships. Woolfs deep understanding of both literature and visual art shines through in this captivating book, making it a must-read for those interested in the dynamic relationship between different artistic mediums.

Qual a vida que será lembrada? Qual a vida que será vivida? Mesmo que nos custe lembrar de viver A vida será sempre uma peça de seda esquecida.

Este livro é feito de instantes que florescem em palavras. Farley Lima escreve como quem recolhe delicadezas do cotidiano — o perfume da laranjeira, o brilho das estrelas, o silêncio de um abraço. Se

Le parole non sono semplici strumenti di comunicazione, ma mondi da esplorare. Ogni parola e un frammento di significato che, attraverso il tempo e le esperienze, evolve e si arricchisce di sfumature sempre nuove. In questo libro, Marco Antonelli ci invita a intraprendere un viaggio intimo, attraversando venti parole che lo hanno accompagnato nel corso della sua vita, parole che risuonano di emozioni, riflessioni e scoperte.Dalla fantasia, che illumina cio che non ce, alla liberta, che ci spinge a vivere autenticamente fino al rispetto, fondamento delle nostre relazioni, ogni parola e una tappa di un cammino che non ha mai una fine definita. Ce anche spazio per riflessioni piu sottili, come sulla fragilita, che ci ricorda la nostra umanita, e sulleffimero, che ci invita a riflettere sul valore del momento presente.Con uno stile colloquiale, a volte intenso, a volte piu leggero, Antonelli ci guida attraverso questi concetti, facendoci scoprire come ogni parola sia legata non solo alla cultura e alla storia, ma anche alle esperienze piu intime e personali. Ogni riflessione e un invito a fermarsi, ad ascoltare, a scrutare dentro se stessi. Ventiparole e un libro che celebra il potere evocativo del linguaggio e ci invita a riscoprire il suo valore piu profondo, in un viaggio sorprendente e affascinante che e, al contempo, personale e universale.

Questo saggio segue al precedente dello stesso autore "Il pensionauta folle" .E sempre il binomio vela e follia che viene messo a confronto e che convive nello psichiatra scrittore.Uno psichiatra velista che si autodefinisce schizofrenico e che si cura con la pratica della vela. Ma la vela, a sua volta, e lo sport dei folli, che quindi puo causare follia. La vela cura ma puo anche determinare follia, e causa ed effetto, allo stesso tempo. E la vela ad essere una passione folle ma e anche lo sport piu sano e naturale tanto da essere la cura della follia.Di questo doppio paradosso parla lautore, folle di suo, e pure follemente appassionato velista.Ripercorre la propria carriera professionale abbinandola alla sua carriera velica con le sue cinque barche a vela, ognuna delle quali ha scandito le varie fasi della sua progressione di carriera fino al suo apice ed al suo collocamento in quiescenza. Due storie curiosamente parallele tra quella del velista e quella dello psichiatra fino a fondersi e confondersi in una fortuita e fortunata combinazione. Ne consegue un variopinto, talora scandaloso, incrocio tra spunti ed aneddoti di vela vissuta e di vita vissuta.

Il tartufo e un regalo della Provvidenza che va oltre la scienza, e una fonte inesauribile di emozioni. Ce molta scienza ma ancora pochi racconti sulle persone che hanno fatto la storia della ricerca del tartufo. Questo libro e un tributo a chi negli anni ha contribuito con passione ed esperienza a esaltare la trifola locale addestrando cani da tartufo e passando dalla raccolta, alla commercializzazione, al suo uso in cucina e nelle sagre. Le nuove macchine che scavano in profondita il terreno pregno di concimi e veleni hanno quasi estinto i funghi e le tartufaie naturali in golena e nelle campagne. Il tartufo bianco e il tartufo nero stanno scomparendo, anche i sapori sono cambiati. Bisogna agire subito. Risolvere il problema della sparizione del tartufo significa migliorare la nostra vita. In conclusione quindi alcune proposte: quanta elettricita puo produrre lacqua del Po che viaggia da Torino fino a Venezia? Cosa centra con il tartufo? A corredo del volume le fotografie e i racconti dei trifolin di Bonizzo e Borgofranco sul Po, che ancora chiedono: Ghela? incoraggiando il cane a una nuova ricerca. Luciano Boselli (1941) e nato, cresciuto e vissuto nella campagna mantovana a ridosso del fiume Po. Ha rotto le scatole per quarantacinque lunghi anni di lavoro come geometra. Invece di gustarsi la pensione in assoluto riposo si sveglia una mattina e decide di dare lustro alla categoria dei trifolin e al mondo della trifola. Improvvisandosi scrittore ha raccolto memorie e pensieri in questo libro.

Sono sicura che a ognuno di voi, di fronte a un calice di vino, sara capitato di sentire diverse emozioni: felicita, rabbia, sofferenza, sorpresa o altro. Ma avete provato a pensare come labbia vissuta lui, si proprio lui, il calice? Si, quello dellaperitivo dopo lavoro, quello con cui avete brindato in compagnia o quello che avete rovesciato accidentalmente farfugliando qualcosa di incomprensibile. E lui, in "Una vita da calice", vi raccontera in prima persona le vite, i vizi, le virtu e i segreti di alcuni degli avventori di un bar di Roma.Tutto inziera in una calda e afosa giornata di agosto:perche Lisa non risponde alla chiamata di Gianluca? E chi lavra vinta tra Enea e Roberto riguardo allannosa discussione:" Ci va o no la panna nella carbonara?".In quali vicende saranno coinvolti i due uomini e Tommy, il barista e proprietario del locale ?Accanto a loro compariranno personaggi che si avvicenderanno dando vita a dei veri colpi di scena.La Malvasia Puntinata, il Cesanese, il Nero Buono,lAleatico di Gradoli e altri vini saranno i compagni fedeli e imparziali dei momenti salienti della storia. I racconti sono ideati sottoforma di post di un social network ,da cui sono realmente nati. Roma, la Citta Eterna, fara da sottofondo a tutto, con le sue atmosfere magiche e uniche.Stay tuned

Un viaggio interiore a ritroso nel tempo, dove passioni,amori e scelte, verranno confrontate col dualismo della vita.Il ritrovamento di un antico libro sullorigine del gioco degli scacchi, portera il protagonista a rileggere la storia secolare alla luce delle sconcertanti rivelazioni in esso contenute.