Buyers' Choice

July 2004.

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	Art of rebellion : the world of street art, by Christian Hundertmark. (2004) "This title features street art in many new media: from graffiti, spraycan and stencil art, to flyers, stickers and interesting hybrids that fall somewhere in between. Provocateurs such as Space Invader, LeFunk, Above, Honet and East Eric use diverse techniques to spread their individual iconography around the world. In this book nothing is sacred and projects include bathrooms painted gold, battle tanks painted pink and cities plastered with pictures of toasters." (Amazon synopsis)
	Athens : a cultural and literary history (Cities of the imagination), by Michael Llewellyn Smith. (2004) "Michael Llewellyn Smith describes the history and culture of Athens, site of the 2004 Olympic Games and city of monuments enduring, purged and restored. Exploring its streets and squares, he reveals layers of Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine history, elegant Bavarian neoclassical buildings, and a modern city of concrete and glass, metro and tram." (Amazon synopsis)
	Bel vino : a year of sundrenched pleasure among the vines of Tuscany, by Isabella Dusi. (2004) "Isobel and Lou moved to Montalcino and became Isabella and Luigi ten years ago and they have now been embraced by the locals and immersed in their antiquated customs and age-old feuds. Taking us through the seasons of the wine harvest, Dusi weaves a path that brings in the local white-hooded monks who have lived in the Abbey of Sant' Antimo since at least 814; the last remaining local shoemaker; the harvesting of mushrooms, olives and truffles; an archery contest with a local village at which passions run high; and the fight to save a 1000-year-old church with no foundations." (Amazon synopsis)
	London for families, by Michael and Larry Lain. (2004) "Packed with a huge amount of useful information, London for Families shows you how to get around, get on and get the most out of one of the world's most exciting cities." (Amazon synopsis) "While planning our first trip to London, I found this wonderful book! It is written like a comfortable conversation over coffee. I feel so comfortable using their many suggestions." (Amazon customer review)
	At home in Nantucket, by Lisa McGee. (2004) "A quintessential harbor-side hideaway with a boathouse feel and spectacular seaside views. A historic carriage house re-envisioned as an airy, modern retreat with minimalist furnishings. A secluded barn nestled near cranberry bogs and the mysterious Hidden Forest. Author Lisa McGee introduces us to the fascinating residents of these charming homes, and even offers up a smattering of traditional recipes, making it possible for anyone to bring home the flavors of Nantucket. In all, At Home in Nantucket is a delightful celebration of life on this captivating island." (Amazon)

New London interiors, by Kieran Long. (2004)
Not due to be published until October 2004, this book promises to show the best of British modern design.

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