Vampire Weekend has recently caught some flack for their transformation from East Coast prepsters to laid-back California rockers. But no matter what coast they end up on, the band’s sound is as American as penny loafers and the Ivy League (or should we say as American as surfboards and sneakers?). Tomorrow night, though, the Weekend is headed to the ... Read More »
When ‘Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction’ headed to the UK in 2006, the sequel set up shop in London, except for one very creepy old castle. You can see it about a minute into the trailer. So … where in the world is it? Answer, after the jump… Read More »
New York Offbeat Walks is a pocket-size guide containing 12 walks covering Manhattan. It is not a guide to the mainstream, but the quirkier side of Manhattan, for jaded residents who want to rediscover their city and explore areas they often overlook. This is NOT your typical guide—this book will show you the quirkier side of Manhattan. See where the ... Read More »
Elizabeth II: The Sovereign and the Bohemian The Secrets Behind Britain’s Royal Portraits Read More »
“We deliver to you stories of hope and graciousness during this dark year.” Return to the Most Beautiful Village in the World I Will Never Forget You Lust, Lies and Monarchy THE WALL 1. Return to the Most Beautiful Village in the World (ISBN 978-1-940842-45-5, Yutaka Kobayashi, picture book, 40 pages, $17.99) Return to the Most Beautiful Village in the World ... Read More »
Special Chapter for Lust, Lies and Monarchy Black lives matter! In the mid-19th century, Gezo, king of Dahomey in West Africa, was notorious as the largest dealer of slaves in the world. His vast army of 50,000 soldiers, many of whom were female, regularly invaded neighbouring territories. The old and weak were killed, and the remainder kept captive before being ... Read More »
Princess Louise was Queen Victoria’s most bohemian and rebellious daughter. After her mother withdrew from public life for many years after the death of Prince Albert, Louise became one of the best known and loved members of the Royal family. However, away from her public image, she was also an artist, and ... Read More »
Discover incredible, little-known royal dramas spanning the colorful history of the United Kingdom through treasured portraits like Hans Holbein’s Henry VIII, Anthony van Dyck’s Charles I, Thomas Lawrence’s George IV, Lucian Freud’s Elizabeth II, and more. This informative book is sumptuously illustrated, includes family trees and a timeline, and features four Royal London Walking Tours with maps. Lust, Lies and ... Read More »
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