244 results for 'Patchong, Alain'

A History of Rest by Alain Corbin explores the concept of rest in its various forms and meanings throughout history. From its association with eternal life to its modern therapeutic and leisurely...

Discover the innovative world of gluten-free baking at Chambelland, a Paris-based bakery that's defying traditional breadmaking rules. With 40 sweet and savory recipes, this book showcases the art of...

Samuel Beckett's plays Company and Worstward Ho, Mark Rothko's paintings in the Houston Chapel, and Alain Resnais's films Night and Fog and Muriel are often characterized by their apparent poverty of...

Lorenz Bäumer: 30 Years of Exceptional Creations is a stunning coffee table book showcasing three decades of artistic innovation by one of the world's most renowned independent jewelers. This...

The New Negro Readings on Race, Representation, and African American Culture, 1892-1938 by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Gene Andrew Jarrett. In the early twentieth century, African American...

The Forgetting Flower by Karen Hugg In Paris, Renia Baranczka has found refuge in her dream job at a specialty plant shop. But when her new friend Alain turns up dead, the secrets she's kept hidden...

Art as Therapy by Alain Botton and John Armstrong offers a fresh perspective on the role of art in everyday life. This accessible book proposes that art can be a useful tool for managing the...

This third volume in the TYR series explores various aspects of myth, culture, and tradition from around the world. It features contributions from multiple authors, including Thomas Naylor, Annie Le...

Behind-the-scenes stories from the world of Formula One are rare and fascinating. Steve Matchett's memoir offers an unvarnished look at life as a Grand Prix mechanic, from his early days as an...

Building a six-figure online fitness business can be achieved in just six months with the right guidance. This comprehensive guide shares the secrets to success, including avoiding common mistakes,...

The story of Formula One's most famous and deadly rivalry is one of intense competition and tragic consequences. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, two of the sport's greatest champions, Alain Prost...

A New Dawn for Politics by Alain Badiou explores the relationship between politics and the world. In this collection of essays, Badiou argues that global capitalism creates an illusion of unity,...

Robert Grosvenor: A Sculptor's Nuances Over a fifty-year career, Robert Grosvenor has produced a body of work that is both physically substantial and conceptually complex. His sculptures often...

In the Event of Women by Tani Barlow explores a pivotal moment in history when a new truth about human social evolution was proposed. This idea had far-reaching implications, particularly in relation...

A brilliant account of the creative explosion in Harlem during the 1920s, this book offers a unique perspective on African-American life and culture. By blending history, literature, music,...

Stéphane Mallarmé's poetry has long been associated with modernity's most refined and aristocratic circles. Yet, he became an object of major political significance for French intellectuals,...

Isa Genzken: A Body of Work This collection of essays explores the remarkable body of work of German artist Isa Genzken, from her elegant floor pieces to her explosive assemblages. Since the late...

Samuel Beckett and the Terror of Literature by Christopher Langlois explores the connection between terror and literature through the work of Samuel Beckett. This study examines how Beckett's major...

Robert Vitalis' White World Order, Black Power Politics explores how racism shaped international relations in the early twentieth century. This book delves into the history of the "Howard School of...

The Power and the Glory Senna, Prost and F1's Golden Era by David Sedgwick is a gripping account of one of motor racing's most iconic rivalries. In the 1980s, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna engaged in...

The Colonial Legacy in France: A Complex and Divided Past Debates about the legacy of colonialism in France have taken on new urgency in recent years, following acts of religious and racial violence...

Untimely Affects: An ethical and aesthetic interweaving of Deleuzian philosophy and close film analysis, this book discerns how thought persists productively after the horrors of World War II. Nadine...

The Shameful State by Sony Labou Tansi is a powerful novel that tackles the darker aspects of human nature and the corrupting influence of power. Set in a fictional African nation, this work of...

The Little Guide to Formula One brings together some of the most iconic quotes from the world's most thrilling sport. From Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen and Alain Prost, this...

Carol Mavor's Black and Blue is a deeply personal exploration of art, memory, and the human experience. Drawing on her own experiences with loss and her mother's struggles with Alzheimer's, Mavor...

Radical Political Theology: Religion and Politics After Liberalism by Clayton Crockett explores the intersection of politics and religion in a postmodern world. The traditional distinction between...

Eric Walrond: A Life in the Harlem Renaissance and the Transatlantic Caribbean This biography restores Eric Walrond to his rightful place as a luminary of the Harlem Renaissance, situating his work...

Formula 1: Car by Car 1980-89 is the third installment in Evro's decade-by-decade series covering the history of Formula 1. This book explores the sport's turbo era, which began with Renault, Ferrari...

A History of the Wind by Alain Corbin is a groundbreaking exploration of the wind's role in human experience. For centuries, humans have relied on the wind to navigate the seas, yet its history has...

The Conservative Revolution in Germany, 1918-1932 by Armin Mohler and Karlheinz Weissmann is a comprehensive study of the European Right during a pivotal period in German history. This era saw the...

The Routledge Handbook of Marxism and Post-Marxism brings together a global perspective on two influential research programs. Since the 1980s, thinkers such as Jürgen Habermas, Chantal Mouffe,...

Love without risk is akin to war without casualties, but in today's world, love is facing a threat from an unlikely alliance: liberalism and hedonism. The notion of love as a risk-free, consumerist...

First published in 2016, Chardin and Rembrandt is a literary experiment that explores the importance of visual art to Marcel Proust's development. Written at just 24 years old, this essay is a unique...

Living in Networks: The Dynamics of Social Relations By Claire Bidart, Alain Degenne and Michel Grossetti This book offers a new perspective on social networks, exploring how relationships are...

A rare and fascinating glimpse into the life of Henri Matisse is offered in this 2013 publication. In 1941, Swiss art critic Pierre Courthion conducted an extensive interview with Matisse while he...

Sun-kissed holidays and fine wine are the perfect antidote to heartbreak. For Emmy Jamieson, arriving at La Cour des Roses in the French countryside was just what she needed - two weeks of relaxation...

The first volume of TYR Myth-Culture-Tradition brings together a diverse range of perspectives on integral culture and its connections to mythology, philosophy, and spirituality. Contributions from...

On Being a Pagan is a thought-provoking manifesto that seeks to answer the question of what paganism truly means. Written by French philosopher Alain de Benoist, this work draws on a range of...

Destruction is a unique anthology that explores the use of destruction as a creative and productive force in art. Since the early 1960s, artists have employed various methods to subvert and challenge...

Nigel Mansell's autobiography offers an unmissable account from one of Britain's greatest sporting heroes. After three runner-up finishes in the drivers' world championship, Mansell finally secured...

Emmy Jamieson has left her life behind to start anew in La Cour des Roses, a charming guesthouse in the French countryside. As she prepares for the biggest booking of her career, a golden wedding...

Double Indemnity and the Rise of Film Noir By Alain Silver and James Ursini The story behind Billy Wilder's iconic film noir, Double Indemnity, is one of true crime, magazine fiction, and Hollywood...

Ayrton Senna: The Legend tells the incredible story of a true champion, from his humble beginnings as a clumsy toddler to his rise as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time. With early...

Sun-kissed holidays and fine wine are the perfect antidote to life's troubles. For Emmy Jamieson, a two-week retreat at La Cour des Roses in the French countryside is just what she needs to rekindle...