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L'any 1474, arran de la convocatoria d'un certamen poetic, es publicava a Valencia 'Obres o trobes en lahors de la Verge Maria', el primer llibre impres a la Corona d'Aragó i el primer de caràcter li

The National Gallery of Art s 2026 Planner Calendar includes iconic holdings and exciting new acquisitions by some of the world s most famous artists including paintings prints photographs and sculpture Includes 42 full color art pages 12 month at a glance spreads and two pages of mini month spreads to record a year s worth of birthdays and occasions Two page weekly spreads include plenty of room to record appointments notes or anything Includes official major world holidays 6 5 x 9 inch size 13 x 9 inch open feels like a paperback and fits easily in purses totes or backpacks

The intricate mechanics precision and artistry behind high end watches have long been appreciated by collectors but in more recent times watches have become cultural icons Symbolising luxury wealth and success timepieces now play a key role in pop culture with celebrities like Pharrell Williams and Rihanna elevating watches through endorsements and rappers like Jay Z and Drake flaunting high end watches such as Patek Philippe Audemars Piguet and Rolex in their lyrics and public appearances turning them into status symbols Through the collections of 30 celebrities chosen by Toronto based watch writer Rhonda Riche Watch Spotting The Collectors sets out to illustrate what makes watch collecting so compelling and why timepieces have come to symbolise more than just timekeeping With its marriage to pop culture watch collecting has brought timepieces into mainstream consciousness in a fresh and bold way making these wearable works of art more popular than ever

Spend an afternoon with Raina as she shares her artwork and tells stories about a range of topics spanning from her childhood to the creation of her graphic novels Smile Sisters Guts Drama and Ghosts Raina Telgemeier is the 1 New York Times bestselling multiple Eisner Award winning cartoonist who has been at the forefront of today s middle grade graphic novel boom and has published several beloved books that are widely regarded as modern classics The idea to create FacingFeelings was born from an exhibition featuring Raina s work that was shown at The Ohio State University s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum This book explores how Raina developed into a legendary cartoonist looks at the artists who influenced her work and considers why her art resonates so strongly with readers of all ages Rare artwork an interview special commentary from Raina and more are included

Travel through time with this beautifully photographed history of 90 iconic electric watches from expert watch collector and dealer Clément Mazarian and celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler Presented in a foil blocked slipcase it s the perfect gift for watch collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike Beginning with the very first electric watches and bringing us all the way up to the Apple watch via Swiss quartz Japanese innovations and much more Quartz Watches will transport you through time uncovering the histories behind the most coveted electric watch models On Christmas Day 1982 I received a magnificent stainless steel Seiko A 638 5000 in brushed steel which I have never tired of admiring As is often the case the combination of technology and design had given birth to a classic for me on the cusp on adolescence it was a revelation From the author and photographer of the highly successful Exceptional Watches comes a new book bringing the story of watches bang up to date Collector Clement Mazarian of Collection Personelle tells the stories of 90 era defining electric electronic and quartz watches from the 1920s up to the present day each one meticulously catalogued and accompanied by a stunning image from celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler