2013, ISBN: 9781620874851

IDB Productions, 2017-01-01. MP3 CD. New. A British traveler in a little, countryside village in the South of France explores a historical document with a peculiar diagram at the end of… mais…

IDB Productions, 2017-01-01. MP3 CD. New. A British traveler in a little, countryside village in the South of France explores a historical document with a peculiar diagram at the end of the book. A minor who is left alone is taken to the house of his aged cousin, a surreptitious man who is fixated with endless life. A photo that narrates tales and varies conferring to who perceives it. </br></br>These and other delectable, cold creep inducing stories form Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by Montague R James. An expert of such genre, MR James was a scholar and head of King's College, Cambridge and thereafter at Eton. His spooky narratives are exemplary in their refinement and the pure terror they offer after a moment you have completed reading the tales. He also provided a modern insight to the hackneyed eerie tales of the Victorian Gothic classification and applied a much more genuine and plausible strategies and backgrounds. Many of his tales are from materials that he himself was fond of such as antedated tomes and documents, antique homes and ancient times. </br></br>Montague Rhodes James OM FBA, who wrote using the appellation M. R. James, was a British writer, medievalist academic and director of King's College, Cambridge, and of Eton College. </br></br>Although James's compositions as a medievalist remains to be greatly recognized, he is mostly commemorated for his spooky tales, which are considered as one of the finest in the category. James reconstrued the horrific genre for the modern world by leaving some of the strict Gothic cants of his antecedents and made use of a much truthful novelty backdrops. Yet, his heroes and storylines are somewhat outlined with his particular archaic fascinations. Concurringly, he is acknowledged as the creator of the "antiquarian ghost story". </br></br>James is known well for his phantom tales, but his writing as a medievalist erudite was phenomenal and continues to be widely appreciated in academic affiliations., IDB Productions, 2017-01-01, 6, NY: RIZZOLI. SECOND PRINTING, CLEAN, UNMARKED COPY! . VG. Hardcover. 2006., RIZZOLI, 2006, 3, New York 2013. Incorporating antique furniture and art into a modern home may seem like a contradiction, but Karin Laserow and Britt Berg show just how easy it is and how stunning the results can be. Highlighting the rich traditions of Swedish furniture and other décor, this full-color guide begins by explaining the basics of antique furniture, from style histories to the nuanced differences of Baroque, Rococo, Empire, Gustavian, Art Nouveau, and more, with striking photographs throughout. Readers are taught how to tell the difference between old and new, how to evaluate antiques, and how to determine whether repairing, repainting, and refinishing are worthwhile decisions for protecting antique investments. There are many books on antiques, but few are written for the modern reader with a modern home who still wants to enjoy the beauty and history of antiques. How do you mix the old treasures with the new? What arrangements work best for showcasing breathtaking antiques amid modern gems? What should you do with antique books? From candlesticks and chandeliers to tables and wardrobes, these questions and more are thoroughly explored in this inspirational guide to modern decorating with antique furniture and objets d’art. The photography alone is enough to inspire even the most timid beginner, but the research and advice will make a professional decorator of anyone interested in bringing antiques into the twenty-first century., English, Year2013, Illust. B/W0, Illust. Color139, ISBN 9781620874851, Code 6710. Hardbound with Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Bio. Pages 192, Size 11”x 8 1/2”, New York 2013, 0<

2013, ISBN: 1620874857

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