A monograph on the work of one of the most influential Japanese floral artists

Ryusaku Matsuda, Contemporary Floral Art

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Matsuda, Ryusaku

Crafts & Hobbies

Stichting Kunstboak

'International Floral Art' displays the variety and rich potential in contemporary floristry and creates a platform for the exchange of ideas. For well-established floral designers it is an opportunity to demonstrate their craft; for budding florists, it is a chance to showcase their talent.

International Floral Art 2012-2013

Arts & Photography

Van Moerbeke, Katrien

Decorative Arts & Design

Flanders Fields is much more than inspiring pieces of nature with beautiful scenery and unique, old cafés. The region boasts a wealth of historical and cultural heritage, as is evident from its rich beer and food culture. There is no better place to taste and experience this than in ' t Hommelhof in Watou. For over 30 years, this culinary Mecca has been a meeting place for gourmets. Master chef Stefaan Couttenye is widely known for his pure kitchen without frills, where local and Belgian beers are given pride of place. In this book, the pioneer of the Belgian beer kitchen combines his favourite local ingredients, ranging from hop shoots, pigeon, forgotten vegetables, lamb, organic chicken, foie d'oie and cheeses - with some fifty beers from his region. His son, Simon, has turned into a brewing enthusiast and beer sommelier and has chosen an appropriate beer for each dish.

Cooking with Belgian Beers: Great recipes flavoured with the famous 'Westhoek' beers

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Coutteneye, Stefaan

Coutteneye, Simon

Dhondt, Jan

Beverages & Wine

For his signature style Jordi Gómez mixes an arresting photographic cocktail of glamor, fun and sex-appeal, shooting fashion, advertising and lifestyle photography in his inimitable glossy style.Based in Ibiza, Gómez is surrounded by some of the world's most enigmatic and beautiful people, enveloped in a magical light from dawn 'til dusk. Glamour collides with nature, hedonsim, high end living and the world's most exciting brands. Much of his work epitomises Ibiza's sexy clash of colors and larger than life personalities, with show-stopping imagery drawing on global popular culture. Born in the sleepy village of Caldes de Montbui in 1978, Gómez has spent the last 12 years photographing the beauty and contrasts of the planet, living in Barcelona, London, Sydney, Ibiza, Miami, Bangkok and Tokyo. With a camera as his partner he absorbed new influences translating into new points of view and new levels of style and creativity.

Jordi Gomez. Sexycologic

Gómez, Jordi

Photography & Video

Floral art as you have never seen it before. In Flora Mythica floral designer Marco Appelfeller and photographer Hing Ang team up to create a floral universe beyond dreams. Stories from Greek mythology, fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm and other classics are brought to life in a magical fantasy world of flowers. Enter hidden caverns, explore forbidden forests and dive down the rabbit hole to discover Marco's creative wonderland inhabited by mythical and sometimes fearsome creatures. Marco Appelfeller's imagination is just as vivid and colorful as his floral art. His impeccable designs, that seem to defy what we can imagine as possible, are equalled by the book's magnificent photography. Flora Mythica is a masterpiece testifying of craftsmanship and creativity and has it all to become a classic, just like the age-old fairy tales that inspired it. Text in English and German.

Flora Mythica: A Floral Tribute to the Imagination

Appelfeller, Marco

Ang, Hing

Graphic Design

•A beautiful collection of seasonal wreathes by master florist Manabu Hashigushi The wreath is Japanese floral artist Manabu Hashiguchi's preferred floral shape. Its symbolism is universal. With no beginning or end, the wreath represents eternity and the endless processes in nature. Hashiguchi's designs are so graceful that they look as if there has been no artist's hand involved, and nature created the shapes by accident. Even the humblest of materials get the chance to shine and tell their story. Discover this intriguing collection of seasonal wreaths, which balance on the thin line between classical floristry and land art. Text in English and Japanese.

The Wreath (English and Japanese Edition)

Hashigushi, Manabu

Individual Artists

<ul><li>Photographer Henk van Cauwenbergh captures Amsterdam's most iconic venues, and the city's most buzzing restaurants and clubs</li></ul>In a city as liberal and eclectic as Amsterdam, there's an almost endless stream of new and daring places to eat, dine and party. Most of the city's hotspots combine eccentric locations with culinary delights. From cozy and cosmopolitan after-work drinking places and casual gathering spots to delectable Michelin star-rated cuisine and all night party places, there s a venue in Amsterdam to satisfy every taste. After capturing the culinary delights of Paris and London, photographer Henk van Cauwenbergh makes his tour around Amsterdam to take in the amazing flavors of a city where there's something fantastic for everyone. Next to the most famed places, there are new venues and hidden treasures to be discovered. Featured in this book are, among other, Ciel Bleu, Okura, Nieuwe Librije, Amstel Hotel, Jimmy Woo, Lion Noir, Hoxton, Club Closure...

Amazing Flavours of Amsterdam

Cauwenbergh, Henk van

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<li>A stunning overview of Ciel Bleu, Amsterdam, a two Michelin start restrauant, located on the 23rd floor of the five star Okura hotel</li>
<li>Includes 60 essential recipes from Ciel Bleu's own kitchen</li>
</ul>Dining at Ciel Bleu is a dreamlike, elegant experience. The entire Ciel Bleu team is determined to treat guests to a piece of heaven. The restaurant, located on the 23rd floor of the gorgeous five-star Okura Hotel, boasts a beautiful panoramic view over Amsterdam and never fails to delivers top-notch dinners. The menu always features the finest flavors of the season. Ciel Bleu has received two Michelin stars, both of which are indisputably deserved. The restaurant serves classic French cuisine with a contemporary, creative twist. Chefs Onno Kokmeijer and Arjan Speelman take pride in selecting the best of the best ingredients, and often use local products. Guestronomy lets you discover the stories behind some of these beloved artisanal products, and the symbiotic relationship between the producers and the two chefs which enables the development of special 'Ciel Bleu' products and signature flavour combinations. This book also features 60 essential seasonal recipes, a look behind the scenes, and a meet and greet with some of the familiar faces that make the difference between gastronomy and guestronomy.

Ciel Bleu Guestronomy: A PIECE OF HEAVEN

Geldermans, Jurriaan

Kokmeijer, Onno

Speelman, Arjan

Cooking Education & Reference

<ul><li>Laura Dowling served as Chief Floral Designer at the White House form 2009 until 2015. In this unique position, she managed décor and flowers for thousands of White House events while using flowers as a strategic tool for communicating diplomatic, symbolic and policy messages. She is renowned for creating a new romantic style of flower arranging featuring free-flowing lines of vines and flowers emanating from a classical bouquet. This style is most evocative of nature and the garden, and balances a strong artistic vision with the wildness of nature. Under her leadership, Laura implemented floral artistry at the White House, designing bouquets of seasonal garden flowers in a style that is both modern and refined, yet casually elegant. She often presents her innovative arrangements in hand-made organic containers composed of leaves, branches and berries that are woven into patterns and motifs, creating integrated, cohesive displays that conjure both nature and the garden. Here, she describes her inspiration, provides tips and techniques on flower arranging and entertaining, and offers readers a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into both official and private White House life. </li></ul>

Floral Diplomacy: At the White House

Dowling, Laura

'Sights and Scenes of Japan' is a book that will tempt anyone to visit or to rediscover this unique country. Breath-taking landscapes, magnificent ancient shrines and temples, lively cities with ultra-modern architecture and a unique somewhat mysterious culture make Japan one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. A life-long interest in Japan and its culture by the author/photographer have crystallized into the pages of this book. Beautifully edited, this book showcases some of the most commanding sights and striking scenes of this fascinating country. Hence Sights and Scenes of Japan reveals in a visual way the true spirit of Japan. 
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<li>More than 180 stunning full colour photos on high quality paper</li>
<li>Eleven double page panoramic photos</li>
<li>Specially brushed calligraphy for the titles of the chapters</li>
<li>All photos accompanied by interesting text</li>
<li>A separate chapter covers the four seasons</li>
<li>Concise history and timeline</li>
<li>Hardcover with beautiful dustjacket</li>
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 'Sights and Scenes of Japan' is a book every lover of this country would like to have on his or her coffee table. Ideally before making the trip, alternatively as a great souvenir after having visited Japan.

Sights and Scenes of Japan

Popelier, Marc

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