Feral Things
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Jun 10, 2016 19:41:30 GMT 1, A few people earlier have mentioned that they thought 'Beyond The Street' is the most insightful book about street art and I would definitely endorse that view and, on the topic of the best books, I think 'Love Sour Love' is probably the most beautiful book that I've read. It was created by Faile between 2005 and 2009 and features four prints each by a pretty stellar lineup of artists including Blu, Swoon and Miss Van. All the contributions are bound together into one volume but you can unscrew the binding to remove individual pages. Some of the prints, like those by Futura and Judith Supine, are signed and some other prints, like those by PINS and Bรคst, are hand-finished. Love Sour Love followed on from four thematic books which Faile produced prior to 2004; 'Death' and 'Orange' (produced for friends and family) and 'Lavender' and 'Boredom' (which were limited edition releases):
A few people earlier have mentioned that they thought ' Beyond The Street' is the most insightful book about st reet art and I would definitely endorse that view and, on the topic of the best books, I think ' Love Sour Love' is probably the most beautiful book that I've read. It was created by F aile between 2005 and 2009 and features four prints each by a pretty stellar lineup of artists including Blu, Swoon and Miss Van. All the contributions are bound together into one volume but you can unscrew the binding to remove individual pages. Some of the prints, like those by Futura and Judith Supine, are signed and some other prints, like those by P INS and Bรคst, are hand-finished. Love Sour Love followed on from four thematic books which F aile produced prior to 2004; ' Death' and ' Orange' (produced for friends and family) and ' Lavender' and ' Boredom' (which were limited edition releases):
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Jun 10, 2016 19:50:57 GMT 1, A few people earlier have mentioned that they thought ' Beyond The Street' is the most insightful book about st reet art and I would definitely endorse that view and, on the topic of the best books, I think ' Love Sour Love' is probably the most beautiful book that I've read.ย It was created by F aile between 2005 and 2009 and features four prints each by a pretty stellar lineup of artists including Blu, Swoon and Miss Van.ย All the contributions are bound together into one volume but you can unscrew the binding to remove individual pages.ย Some of the prints, like those by Futura and Judith Supine, are signed and some other prints, like those by P INS and Bรคst, are hand-finished.ย Love Sour Love followed on from four thematic books which F aile produced prior to 2004; ' Death' and ' Orange' (produced for friends and family) and ' Lavender' and ' Boredom' (which were limited edition releases):
Always wanted one of these!
A few people earlier have mentioned that they thought ' Beyond The Street' is the most insightful book about st reet art and I would definitely endorse that view and, on the topic of the best books, I think ' Love Sour Love' is probably the most beautiful book that I've read.ย It was created by F aile between 2005 and 2009 and features four prints each by a pretty stellar lineup of artists including Blu, Swoon and Miss Van.ย All the contributions are bound together into one volume but you can unscrew the binding to remove individual pages.ย Some of the prints, like those by Futura and Judith Supine, are signed and some other prints, like those by P INS and Bรคst, are hand-finished.ย Love Sour Love followed on from four thematic books which F aile produced prior to 2004; ' Death' and ' Orange' (produced for friends and family) and ' Lavender' and ' Boredom' (which were limited edition releases): Always wanted one of these!
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rufas
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December 2015
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Recommended Art Books, by rufas on Jun 20, 2016 14:43:24 GMT 1, Fair amount just added to the Phaidon 'Friends and Family' sale, some at 75%. Decent selection of art, design, photography and architecture that may be of interest to someone: uk.phaidon.com/promo/fnf2016/75off/
Fair amount just added to the Phaidon 'Friends and Family' sale, some at 75%. Decent selection of art, design, photography and architecture that may be of interest to someone: uk.phaidon.com/promo/fnf2016/75off/
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Jun 20, 2016 16:00:32 GMT 1, Fair amount just added to the Phaidon 'Friends and Family' sale, some at 75%. Decent selection of art, design, photography and architecture that may be of interest to someone: uk.phaidon.com/promo/fnf2016/75off/
Some great deals there. Phaidon produce some gorgeous books. But it does seem that the deals are only if you are a member of their Friends scheme. Have I understood that correctly?
Fair amount just added to the Phaidon 'Friends and Family' sale, some at 75%. Decent selection of art, design, photography and architecture that may be of interest to someone: uk.phaidon.com/promo/fnf2016/75off/Some great deals there. Phaidon produce some gorgeous books. But it does seem that the deals are only if you are a member of their Friends scheme. Have I understood that correctly?
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damo
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June 2015
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Recommended Art Books, by damo on Jun 20, 2016 16:10:10 GMT 1, Fair amount just added to the Phaidon 'Friends and Family' sale, some at 75%. Decent selection of art, design, photography and architecture that may be of interest to someone: uk.phaidon.com/promo/fnf2016/75off/Some great deals there. Phaidon produce some gorgeous books. But it does seem that the deals are only if you are a member of their Friends scheme. Have I understood that correctly? No i don't think thats the case, i simply used the link he posted and purchased a couple of books with nice 75% discounts. Thank you Rufas for the heads up.
Fair amount just added to the Phaidon 'Friends and Family' sale, some at 75%. Decent selection of art, design, photography and architecture that may be of interest to someone: uk.phaidon.com/promo/fnf2016/75off/Some great deals there. Phaidon produce some gorgeous books. But it does seem that the deals are only if you are a member of their Friends scheme. Have I understood that correctly? No i don't think thats the case, i simply used the link he posted and purchased a couple of books with nice 75% discounts. Thank you Rufas for the heads up.
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rufas
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December 2015
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Recommended Art Books, by rufas on Jun 20, 2016 16:31:25 GMT 1, Fair amount just added to the Phaidon 'Friends and Family' sale, some at 75%. Decent selection of art, design, photography and architecture that may be of interest to someone: uk.phaidon.com/promo/fnf2016/75off/Some great deals there. Phaidon produce some gorgeous books. But it does seem that the deals are only if you are a member of their Friends scheme. Have I understood that correctly? You just need to enter the code FAMILY and the discount should be applied. 50 titles added today apparently, I ordered a few bits at the weekend but may have to grab a couple more now that more has been added! Love Phaidon books generally, a few really good offers in there.
Thanks for the NPG link on the previous page Coach, have been enjoying the 21st Century Portraits book a lot.
Fair amount just added to the Phaidon 'Friends and Family' sale, some at 75%. Decent selection of art, design, photography and architecture that may be of interest to someone: uk.phaidon.com/promo/fnf2016/75off/Some great deals there. Phaidon produce some gorgeous books. But it does seem that the deals are only if you are a member of their Friends scheme. Have I understood that correctly? You just need to enter the code FAMILY and the discount should be applied. 50 titles added today apparently, I ordered a few bits at the weekend but may have to grab a couple more now that more has been added! Love Phaidon books generally, a few really good offers in there. Thanks for the NPG link on the previous page Coach, have been enjoying the 21st Century Portraits book a lot.
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daniel3886
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October 2006
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Recommended Art Books, by daniel3886 on Jun 20, 2016 18:27:47 GMT 1, I bought a Peter Doig book and 'wild art' recently both interesting. I'm working my way through them slowly.
I bought a Peter Doig book and 'wild art' recently both interesting. I'm working my way through them slowly.
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Feral Things
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January 2012
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Jun 20, 2016 19:03:25 GMT 1, I know 'A B C D'air' by Dran has been already been mentioned in the Tiens show thread but I just wanted to say a big thank you to the thoughtful and very generous forum member that sent a copy to me over the weekend. It's a beautiful book and the simplicity of the concept (a painting for each letter of the alphabet) helps to get across the strength of his work perfectly. The images included are a nice, representative overview of his work includes paintings from the current show. There's seven Dran books in total and they're all worth picking up but I think 'Fabriquรฉ en France' is a favourite from those earlier books.
I know ' A B C D'air' by D ran has been already been mentioned in the Tiens show thread but I just wanted to say a big thank you to the thoughtful and very generous forum member that sent a copy to me over the weekend. It's a beautiful book and the simplicity of the concept (a painting for each letter of the alphabet) helps to get across the strength of his work perfectly. The images included are a nice, representative overview of his work includes paintings from the current show. There's seven D ran books in total and they're all worth picking up but I think ' Fabriquรฉ en France' is a favourite from those earlier books.
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Jun 20, 2016 19:10:40 GMT 1, I know ' A B C D'air' by Dran has been already been mentioned in the Tiens show thread but I just wanted to say a big thank you to the thoughtful and very generous forum member that sent a copy to me over the weekend.ย It's a beautiful book and the simplicity of the concept (a painting for each letter of the alphabet) helps to get across the strength of his work perfectly.ย The images included are a nice, representative overview of his work includes paintings from the current show.ย There's seven Dran books in total and they're all worth picking up but I think ' Fabriquรฉ en France' is a favourite from those earlier books.
That's fantastic feral. A lovely signed copy. There are some very generous people on this board.
I know ' A B C D'air' by Dran has been already been mentioned in the Tiens show thread but I just wanted to say a big thank you to the thoughtful and very generous forum member that sent a copy to me over the weekend.ย It's a beautiful book and the simplicity of the concept (a painting for each letter of the alphabet) helps to get across the strength of his work perfectly.ย The images included are a nice, representative overview of his work includes paintings from the current show.ย There's seven Dran books in total and they're all worth picking up but I think ' Fabriquรฉ en France' is a favourite from those earlier books. That's fantastic feral. A lovely signed copy. There are some very generous people on this board.
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Jun 20, 2016 19:12:33 GMT 1, I bought a Peter Doig book and 'wild art' recently both interesting. I'm working my way through them slowly.
I've got Wild Art. It's a good book!
I bought a Peter Doig book and 'wild art' recently both interesting. I'm working my way through them slowly. I've got Wild Art. It's a good book!
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daniel3886
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October 2006
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Recommended Art Books, by daniel3886 on Jun 20, 2016 19:43:59 GMT 1, I bought a Peter Doig book and 'wild art' recently both interesting. I'm working my way through them slowly. I've got Wild Art. It's a good book!
Great minds my friend!
I bought a Peter Doig book and 'wild art' recently both interesting. I'm working my way through them slowly. I've got Wild Art. It's a good book! Great minds my friend!
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Jun 20, 2016 19:57:37 GMT 1, Some great deals there. Phaidon produce some gorgeous books. But it does seem that the deals are only if you are a member of their Friends scheme. Have I understood that correctly? You just need to enter the code FAMILY and the discount should be applied. 50 titles added today apparently, I ordered a few bits at the weekend but may have to grab a couple more now that more has been added! Love Phaidon books generally, a few really good offers in there. Thanks for the NPG link on the previous page Coach, have been enjoying the 21st Century Portraits book a lot.
I'm glad you like it. And a bargain!
Some great deals there. Phaidon produce some gorgeous books. But it does seem that the deals are only if you are a member of their Friends scheme. Have I understood that correctly? You just need to enter the code FAMILY and the discount should be applied. 50 titles added today apparently, I ordered a few bits at the weekend but may have to grab a couple more now that more has been added! Love Phaidon books generally, a few really good offers in there. Thanks for the NPG link on the previous page Coach, have been enjoying the 21st Century Portraits book a lot. I'm glad you like it. And a bargain!
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rufas
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December 2015
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Recommended Art Books, by rufas on Jun 21, 2016 9:21:29 GMT 1, Just realised that you get points on the Phaidon site for your purchases, as part of the Phaidon club. This entitles you to further discounts and seems to earn you points based on the RRP rather than the price paid in the sale. Just saved an additional ยฃ15!
Just realised that you get points on the Phaidon site for your purchases, as part of the Phaidon club. This entitles you to further discounts and seems to earn you points based on the RRP rather than the price paid in the sale. Just saved an additional ยฃ15!
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eight
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July 2015
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Recommended Art Books, by eight on Jun 21, 2016 12:35:01 GMT 1, Fair amount just added to the Phaidon 'Friends and Family' sale, some at 75%. Decent selection of art, design, photography and architecture that may be of interest to someone: uk.phaidon.com/promo/fnf2016/75off/ Thx for the information, just take the book of Zhang Huan
Fair amount just added to the Phaidon 'Friends and Family' sale, some at 75%. Decent selection of art, design, photography and architecture that may be of interest to someone: uk.phaidon.com/promo/fnf2016/75off/Thx for the information, just take the book of Zhang Huan
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Jun 21, 2016 14:22:44 GMT 1, Just realised that you get points on the Phaidon site for your purchases, as part of the Phaidon club. This entitles you to further discounts and seems to earn you points based on the RRP rather than the price paid in the sale. Just saved an additional ยฃ15!
And you don't need to be a "friend" of Phaidon to take advantage of this offer? It's open to the general public?
Just realised that you get points on the Phaidon site for your purchases, as part of the Phaidon club. This entitles you to further discounts and seems to earn you points based on the RRP rather than the price paid in the sale. Just saved an additional ยฃ15! And you don't need to be a "friend" of Phaidon to take advantage of this offer? It's open to the general public?
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rufas
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December 2015
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Recommended Art Books, by rufas on Jun 21, 2016 14:59:42 GMT 1, I don't think so, although couldn't see much info on the terms. I saw the link on their public Instagram, and have had a couple of orders go through ok....hopefully they will get delivered.
I don't think so, although couldn't see much info on the terms. I saw the link on their public Instagram, and have had a couple of orders go through ok....hopefully they will get delivered.
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Jun 21, 2016 20:52:09 GMT 1, Not a recommendation. Just showing off my Father's Day present.
Blessed.
Not a recommendation. Just showing off my Father's Day present. Blessed.
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Recommended Art Books, by searchandrescue on Jun 21, 2016 21:11:39 GMT 1, Not a recommendation. Just showing off my Father's Day present. Blessed. You lucky boy Coach! You lucky boy!
In my youth I was given a gift of a Folio Society "Vasari's Lives of The Artists" Just awesome! Enjoy.
Not a recommendation. Just showing off my Father's Day present. Blessed. You lucky boy Coach! You lucky boy! In my youth I was given a gift of a Folio Society "Vasari's Lives of The Artists" Just awesome! Enjoy.
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Jun 21, 2016 21:45:05 GMT 1, Not a recommendation. Just showing off my Father's Day present. Blessed. You lucky boy Coach! ย You lucky boy! In my youth I was given a gift of a Folio Society "Vasari's Lives of The Artists" Just awesome! ย Enjoy.
He ordered it from Amazon without me knowing. Second hand. I looked through it tonight. Discovered it's a former library book from the secondary school he goes to. Funny ol' world!
Not a recommendation. Just showing off my Father's Day present. Blessed. You lucky boy Coach! ย You lucky boy! In my youth I was given a gift of a Folio Society "Vasari's Lives of The Artists" Just awesome! ย Enjoy. He ordered it from Amazon without me knowing. Second hand. I looked through it tonight. Discovered it's a former library book from the secondary school he goes to. Funny ol' world!
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Recommended Art Books, by searchandrescue on Jun 21, 2016 22:32:31 GMT 1, a nice story, books still have the power to transform in this electronic age
a nice story, books still have the power to transform in this electronic age
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Jun 21, 2016 22:43:43 GMT 1, a nice story, books still have the power to transform in this electronic age
I agree. Intrinsically beautiful.
a nice story, books still have the power to transform in this electronic age I agree. Intrinsically beautiful.
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Feral Things
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January 2012
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Jun 28, 2016 21:06:17 GMT 1, 'Tag Town' by Martha Cooper covers early wall writing predominantly from New York and in particular the Washington Heights neighbourhood. The books includes tags by pretty much all the most significant early writers including Cornbread, Taki 183, Stay High 149, Topcat 164, Ex Vandals, Lee and Futura 2000, in fact Julio 204 is about the only obvious name missing. There's also some beautiful photos of Basquiat and Haring's wall writing. 'Urban Calligraphy and Beyond' by Markus Mai also covers handstyles but this time from around the millennium.
' Tag Town' by Martha Cooper covers early wall writing predominantly from New York and in particular the Washington Heights neighbourhood. The books includes tags by pretty much all the most significant early writers including Cornbread, Taki 183, Stay High 149, Topcat 164, Ex Vandals, Lee and Futura 2000, in fact Julio 204 is about the only obvious name missing. There's also some beautiful photos of Basquiat and Ha ring's wall writing. ' Urban Calligraphy and Beyond' by Markus Mai also covers handstyles but this time from around the millennium.
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natstan
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Recommended Art Books, by natstan on Jul 1, 2016 18:06:52 GMT 1,
Is this still available anyway?
Is this still available anyway?
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Feral Things
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January 2012
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Jul 1, 2016 19:49:27 GMT 1, 'Wall Writers: Graffiti in Its Innocence' by Roger Gastman is one of the most meticulously researched and beautifully put together books that I've read and I would strongly recommend it to anyone.ย It covers the period between the birth of graffiti up until about 1973 i.e. before anyone even thought about selling any work and hence the subtitle.ย There's in-depth interviews with almost all the pioneers as well as old adverts for spraypaint, newspaper cuttings and a wealth of photos from the period.ย 'Golden Boy as Anthony Cool' by Herbert Kohl also covers the same period but it was published contemporaneously back in 1972 and was the first book published about graffiti.
' Wall Writers: Graffiti in Its Innocence' by Roger Gastman is one of the most meticulously researched and beautifully put together books that I've read and I would strongly recommend it to anyone.ย It covers the period between the birth of graffiti up until about 1973 i.e. before anyone even thought about selling any work and hence the subtitle.ย There's in-depth interviews with almost all the pioneers as well as old adverts for spraypaint, newspaper cuttings and a wealth of photos from the period.ย ' Golden Boy as Anthony Cool' by Herbert Kohl also covers the same period but it was published contemporaneously back in 1972 and was the first book published about graffiti.
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Jul 1, 2016 21:14:14 GMT 1, Terrific Phil Frost book. Readily available still. Hard back. Nice mix of show pictures, studio pictures and paintings.
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Feral Things
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January 2012
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Jul 4, 2016 22:23:21 GMT 1, And from the sublime to the ridiculous. Although 'Golden Boy as Anthony Cool' by Herbert Kohl (which I posted about above) was the first book about wall writing in the tradition of Cornbread, Taki etc., before that there was 'Graffiti: Selected Scrawls From Bathroom Walls' by Robert Reisner which was published back in 1967. The title kind of says everything you need to know really but if you can't get enough of people writing on the walls in public toilets then there's also 'Women In The John' by Susanna Shaw from 1978.
And from the sublime to the ridiculous. Although ' Golden Boy as Anthony Cool' by Herbert Kohl (which I posted about above) was the first book about wall writing in the tradition of Cornbread, Taki etc., before that there was ' Graffiti: Selected Scrawls From Bathroom Walls' by Robert Reisner which was published back in 1967. The title kind of says everything you need to know really but if you can't get enough of people writing on the walls in public toilets then there's also ' Women In The John' by Susanna Shaw from 1978.
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Jul 10, 2016 20:46:58 GMT 1, This is a truly massive book. It is, I expect, the most comprehensive monograph about Ai Weiwei. Larger than the usual art book, hardback, and runs to 600 pages. Created in conjunction with the artist. Includes many of his photos and interviews with him about his work. Published by Taschen.
This is a truly massive book. It is, I expect, the most comprehensive monograph about Ai Weiwei. Larger than the usual art book, hardback, and runs to 600 pages. Created in conjunction with the artist. Includes many of his photos and interviews with him about his work. Published by Taschen.
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rjf76
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January 2015
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Recommended Art Books, by rjf76 on Jul 11, 2016 9:23:08 GMT 1, This is a truly massive book. Standard for any Taschen ha ha....I'll have to pick this up! Cheers for heads up...
This is a truly massive book. Standard for any Taschen ha ha....I'll have to pick this up! Cheers for heads up...
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