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<b>This large-trim definitive edition with gorgeous textured design collects three phenomenal volumes of the samurai-era masterpiece by manga legend Takehiko Inoue!</b><br/><br/>Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. <i>Vagabond</i> is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher-the most celebrated swordsman of all time.<br/><br/>As a deaf-mute young man coming of age in a remote seaside village, Sasaki Kojiro's innate ability with the sword compels him to become even better. This drive takes him beyond the borders of his peaceful village into the violent and chaotic world of feudal-era Japan in the midst of a bloody war.

<b>The definitive illustrated story of electronic sound, from WWI to the AI-enabled future, presented by the godfather of the genre.</b><br/> <br/> Jean-Michel Jarre is a true pioneer of electronic music. From his early role in electronic sound to his current work with AI, technology is at the forefront of everything he does. Having amassed an extraordinary collection of electronic and electroacoustic instruments - one of the largest and most important in the world - JMJ provides the ideal raw materials for this unique illustrated book.<br/> <br/> <i>Machines</i> begins in 1913 with <i>The Art of Noises</i> Futurist manifesto and chronicles the genre as fundamentally European, originating with Surrealism and the Bauhaus, and later shaped by radio. Detailed descriptions of more than eighty instruments - from the iconic ARP 2500 to rare, bespoke, one-off creations - illustrate shifts in electronic sound. Throughout, JMJ's personality and devotion to the electronic cause shines through, aided by biographical anecdotes and his unparalleled depth of knowledge.

<b>The official behind-the-scenes companion to </b><i><b>The Mandalorian and Grogu</b></i><br/><br/><i>The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu </i>takes fans behind the scenes of the first <i>Star Wars</i> theatrical release in seven years.<br/><br/>Directed by Jon Favreau and cowritten by Favreau and Dave Filoni, <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i> follows the iconic duo that has captured hearts and minds in Disney+'s standout television series <i>The Mandalorian </i>as they set off on a series of new adventures following the fall of the evil Empire.<br/><br/>Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy, and as the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they enlist the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice, Grogu.<br/><br/>Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, <i>The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu </i>provides readers with an exclusive look at the art created for the newest <i>Star Wars</i> film and the stories behind its characters, locations, and vehicles. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White.

<b>A SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF THE SUNBIRD, ONE OF THE MOST BELOVED AND DEFINING NOVELS BY GLOBAL SENSATION AND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, WILBUR SMITH. <br/><br/>WITH MATERIAL INCLUDED FROM THE AUTHOR'S ARCHIVES AND A BRAND-NEW INTRODUCTION.</b><br/><br/>The discovery of a lifetime comes with a high price . . .<br/><br/>For millennia an ancient civilisation has been hidden, deep in the Botswana cliffs. Dr Ben Kazin has only a blurred photograph to prove it, but with the backing of his old friend, Louren Sturvesant, he is determined to uncover the archaeological find of a lifetime.<br/><br/>But a whispered curse and a chance encounter with a local tribe lead him to discover much more than city foundations. The curse, it seems, is real, and will link Ben, his oldest friend, and the woman they both love with a forgotten leader from two thousand years ago, in a city of glory and honour that subsequently disappeared without a trace.<br/><br/>What happened to that ancient civilisation? And what is it that connects that lost empire to Ben, and the violent dangers he must face in the present day?

<b>"Touring has been in our blood since the very beginning. There are countless moments and memories that we've shared with fans across the world over the years, and we're thrilled that so many of them have been captured in this book." - The Rolling Stones</b><br/><b><br/>THIS IS THE OFFICIAL, FULLY AUTHORISED CELEBRATION OF THE GREATEST LIVE BAND OF ALL TIME.</b><br/><br/><b>SEVEN DECADES. SIX CONTINENTS. MORE THAN 2,000 SHOWS.</b><br/><br/><b>THIS IS THE ROLLING STONES: ON TOUR.</b><br/><br/>Over the course of more than 60 years, <b>The Rolling Stones have redefined the rock-and-roll concert time and time</b> again. From the humble clubs and music halls of the 1963 British Tour to the vast stadiums of 2024's Hackney Diamonds Tour, <b>more people have seen the Stones perform than any band - ever</b>.<br/><br/><b>Fully authorised and produced in official partnership with the band</b>, <i>The Rolling Stones: On Tour</i> is the definitive celebration of their incomparable career on the road. Chapter by chapter, tour by tour, it follows the Stones across the globe, detailing their evolution from aspiring blues musicians to the biggest live act the world has ever seen. A visual feast for Stones fans, <i>On Tour</i> is <b>illustrated with hundreds of rarely seen photographs, artworks and pieces of memorabilia from The Rolling Stones archives</b>: including tour posters, ticket stubs, backstage passes, concert fliers and much, much more.<br/><br/>Featuring a text from author Paul Sexton (<i>Charlie's Good Tonight: The Authorised Biography of Charlie Watts</i>), which weaves in <b>first-hand accounts, contemporary reviews and original interviews with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts</b>, this is an essential book for Stones fans the world over.

<b>"<i>The World Atlas of Wine</i> is the single most important reference book on the shelf of any wine student." - Eric Asimov, <i>New York Times</i><br/></b><br/><b>"Simply superb work... buy it if you like wine at all." - Victoria Moore, <i>Telegraph</i></b><br/><br/><b>"The most useful single volume on wine ever published... If I owned only one wine book, it would be this one." - Andrew Jefford, <i>Decanter</i><br/></b><br/>***<br/><br/>Few wine books can be called classic, but the first edition of <i>The World Atlas of Wine </i>made publishing history when it appeared in 1971 and subsequent editions have ensured it remains the most authoritative, must-have wine reference work available. This ninth edition will bring readers, both old and new, up to date with the fascinating and rewarding world of wine.<br/><br/>To reflect all the changes in the global wine scene since the last edition in 2019, 18 brand-new maps have been added to the wealth of superb cartography in the book. The incisive text has been given a complete overhaul to address the topics of most vital interest to today's wine-growers and drinkers including the impact of climate change resulting in new wine-growing in the far north of Europe and the sustainability initiatives being explored globally.<br/><br/>With beautiful photography throughout, Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, the world's most respected wine-writing duo, working with esteemed maps editor Julia Harding, have once again joined forces to create a classic that no wine lover can afford to be without.

<strong>Rich in metaphor and endlessly varied in form, the garden has inspired artists for centuries. <em>Art of the Garden</em> presents over 200 works from 1800 to today, revealing how painters, sculptors, photographers and contemporary artists have drawn on its imagery to explore themes of beauty, nature, identity and community.</strong><br/><br/>This expanded edition traces the garden's shifting role - from private idyll to shared space, from backdrop for creativity to lifeblood of local communities - but also considers its urgent contemporary resonances. Today, the garden is a powerful site for artists to engage with questions of climate crisis, environmental responsibility and the decolonisation of cultural and natural spaces. At once a place of reflection and of radical possibility, the garden emerges as central to both artistic practice and everyday life.<br/><br/>Featuring essays from Olivia Laing, Bob and Roberta Smith, and Claire Ratinon among others, this volume combines scholarly depth with visual richness, making it an essential companion for anyone fascinated by the enduring and ever-evolving dialogue between art and nature.