Pucci: A Renaissance in Fashion
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Visually Spectacular Romp
  • Excellent product, Quick service
  • Calling all Pucci aficionados
  • the ultimate pucci book for the ultimate pucci collector
  • the ultimate pucci book for the ultimate pucci collector
Pucci: A Renaissance in Fashion
Shirley Kennedy
Manufacturer: Abbeville Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1558590579

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Visually Spectacular Romp.......2007-08-03

Wrapped in authentic Pucci fabric with stunning images and text, Kennedy's Pucci: A Renaissance in Fashion takes one on a trip through the designs of Emilio Pucci and the Pucci clad international jet-set. This is a book that would be a must for any design maven, fashionista, or any individual fascinated by the exotic world of the international sixties as told from a latter twentieth century perspective. A definite keeper.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent product, Quick service.......2005-12-23

I am extremely pleased with the Pucci book that just arrived. It is a gift for my sister and Louise sent it as quickly as she got my order. The condition is perfect, just as she described and she was extremely accomodating to my needs (the product arrived in 2 days). A true pleasure to do business with and I give my highest recommendation. Thank you.

5 out of 5 stars Calling all Pucci aficionados.......2004-02-08

For the past decade, this has been deemed the definitive book on Italian fashion designer Emilio Pucci. Long out-of-print, the tome is in high demand and with good reason. You can judge this book by its cover - an actual Pucci fabric adorns the front and back hardbound covers.

Inside, 200 pages are graced with text, black-and-white, and color photos of the man himself and his brilliant, psychedelic, colorful creations. Shirley Kennedy does an admirable job of tracing his fashion designs back to the days when Mussolini's daughter was his lover in the 1940s. The book is an ideal mix of a novel -- giving the details of Pucci's life and tales behind his fashions - and a highly illustrated repertoire of his designs. Photographs include celebrities wearing his creations: Jacqueline Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Isaac Hayes, Marisa Berenson, among others. There are Pucci's designs for the limited edition of the 1977 Ford Continental automobile, the famous Braniff flight attendant uniforms, his unique conical hats of the 1950s, vases, ski outfits, and much more.

This book is highly recommended for Pucci fans of all levels, from new fans to diehard admirers of his gorgeous designs.

5 out of 5 stars the ultimate pucci book for the ultimate pucci collector.......2000-07-29

Although a rather rare and pricey item to purchase, Pucci-A Renaissance in Fashion is definately worth the price if you are a hardcore Pucci collector, or even someone with money to burn who has just stumbled upon Emilio's colorful world. Printed and bound in Japan with a Pucci patterned cover, this book is collectible itself. As for the contents of the book, they definately do not fail to please even the most knowledgeable Pucci-head. Written by an obsessed fan, this book is a loving tribute to all things Pucci. It features Emilio history, descriptions and histories of the company and its many products, charming anecdotes of other collectors all detailed with millions of glorious photographs. These photos range from Pucci candy promos to full color full page ads. Here is your chance to stare for as long as you want at all the things you'll probably never be able to see or afford! All of this eye candy will have you drooling for hours. Despite the price, the euphoria you'll get is worth it.

5 out of 5 stars the ultimate pucci book for the ultimate pucci collector.......2000-07-29

Although a rather rare and pricey item to purchase, Pucci-A Renaissance in Fashion is definately worth the price if you are a hardcore Pucci collector, or even someone with money to burn who has just stumbled upon Emilio's colorful world. Printed and bound in Japan with a Pucci patterned cover, this book is collectible itself. As for the contents of the book, they definately do not fail to please even the most knowledgeable Pucci-head. Written by an obsessed fan, this book is a loving tribute to all things Pucci. It features Emilio history, descriptions and histories of the company and its many products, charming anecdotes of other collectors all detailed with millions of glorious photographs. These photos range from Pucci candy promos to full color full page ads. Here is your chance to stare for as long as you want at all the things you'll probably never be able to see or afford! All of this eye candy will have you drooling for hours. Despite the price, the euphoria you'll get is worth it.
Emilio Pucci
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Disappointed
  • Much too brief
  • Emilio RoX
  • Great Fashion & Style
Emilio Pucci
Mariuccia Casadio
Manufacturer: Assouline
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 2843236002

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Disappointed.......2007-01-04

I had hoped for a book with more detailed collections of the various prints created by Pucci. This one does not contain the images of what the Pucci prints are about. Very disappointed.

2 out of 5 stars Much too brief.......2007-01-04

Looking for an overview of the brilliant fashions of Emilio Pucci, I hoped this would be the answer. It's not. Just too brief and the vintage illustrations are poorly reproduced. Pucci is best remembered for its heyday -- full disclosure: my wife word purple Pucci at our wedding in 1969 -- and it is wonderful to see vintage editorial photos, but they need to be reproduced well, hopefully from original negatives.

The larger issue is the size of the book, both its dimensions and its length. Just big enough to hint at the radical nature of these pieces at the time and their appeal but far too small to illustrate the subject well or in depth. I'll bet the estates of Slim Aarons, or some fashion photographer of similar vintage, has plenty of material to do this subject justice, if Pucci itself does not.

5 out of 5 stars Emilio RoX .......2005-01-07

My mother was a queen fashionista. A Blonde Bombshell who wore nothing but the best clothing - (thus, she wooed my father quite easily, and survived on a diet of coca-cola and cigarettes so she could afford her shopping habit;) Fortunately, my mother has passed on her sense of fashion to her only daughter, and Emilio Pucci was one of her favorite designers. Thus, I started learning the ways of the fashion world at a young age, even though I was a bit of a tomboy, and at 11, received my first pair of Pucci undies. I've been a fanatic ever since. Now that I'm in my late 20's, my mother is passing on her Pucci collection to me. Buying current collections is essential, but Vintage Pucci is Platinum. This book is cute, sexy, and presents a lot of vintage Pucci coture pieces. For it's price, no reason not to buy it if you love Pucci as much as I do! - That's 1 of my scarves my mother passed on to me (circa 1972) in the little photo.

5 out of 5 stars Great Fashion & Style.......2000-04-12

A stunning group of photos (and text) that show the style of Pucci from years gone by. A must for any fashion maven!
Le Book New York 2004 Too: Art Direction, Magazines, Music, Advertising, fashion : Emilio Pucci (3 Volume Set)
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    Le Book New York 2004 Too: Art Direction, Magazines, Music, Advertising, fashion : Emilio Pucci (3 Volume Set)

    Manufacturer: Le Book Publishing, Inc.
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    Binding: Spiral-bound

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    ASIN: 2905190426
    Release Date: 2004-04-02

    Book Description

    The bible for the fashion and advertising industries, Le Book is an international key to the creative world, an up-to-the-minute guide to more than 10,000 professionals from the best photographers, art directors, stylists, and model agencies, to location finders, rental studios, caterers, record labels, magazines, advertising agencies, fashion designers, and public relations firms. In short, everything and everyone that is important to these industries can be found all in one place, right here, in Le Book. Displaying the work of some of the hottest and most enduring photographers of our time, Le Book serves not only as a reference, but also as a time capsule for photography and design. With thousands of images, it's a virtual who's who of creative talent. With practical contact information, it's also a whose who. But more importantly, Le Book functions as a source of inspiration for creative people worldwide, and has become the global meeting place for those involved in the fields of visual communication.
    Emilio Pucci
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      Emilio Pucci
      Luigi Settembrini
      Manufacturer: Skira
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      Binding: Paperback

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      ASIN: 8881181762
      Release Date: 1998-12-18

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      300 color and black-and-white illustrations
      FASHION. From Ancient Egypt to the Present Day. Edited by James Laver. Foreword by Count Emilio Pucci. Introduction by Janey Ironside.
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        FASHION. From Ancient Egypt to the Present Day. Edited by James Laver. Foreword by Count Emilio Pucci. Introduction by Janey Ironside.
        Mila: Contini
        Manufacturer: Odyssey Press
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        ASIN: B000K7E3QU
        Biennale Di Firenze - B 96 Il Tempo de La Moda
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          Biennale Di Firenze - B 96 Il Tempo de La Moda
          Emilio Pucci
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          Il marchese rampante: Emilio Pucci, avventure, illusioni, successi di un inventore della moda italiana (Storie della storia d'Italia)
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            Il marchese rampante: Emilio Pucci, avventure, illusioni, successi di un inventore della moda italiana (Storie della storia d'Italia)
            Enrico Mannucci
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            La donazione Emilio Pucci: Colore e fantasia (Informa / Galleria del costume)
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              Manufacturer: Centro Di
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              Universo da Moda: Emilio Pucci
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                Animales Domesticos a la Acuarela - D.P.F. -
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                  Varios
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                  Red Rock Blue Sky: Mysterious Landscapes of the Southwest
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                    Red Rock Blue Sky: Mysterious Landscapes of the Southwest
                    Linde Waidhofer
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                      Cat Hair Everywhere
                      Ron Ellsworth
                      Manufacturer: Capra Pr
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                      The Lord of the Rings Complete Visual Companion
                      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
                      • Excellent Companion for LOTR fans.
                      • A good LOTR book but...
                      • A Nice Compilation
                      • Great Picture Book
                      • good wrap up
                      The Lord of the Rings Complete Visual Companion
                      Jude Fisher
                      Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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                      ASIN: 0618510826

                      Book Description

                      The official, fully authorized full-color guide to the characters, places, and landscapes of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth as depicted in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.

                      Fully illustrated with almost 300 color photographs, including stunning new images from the extended director's versions of The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers, and exclusive "first-look" shots from The Return of the King, this Complete Visual Companion now tells the whole tale of The Lord of the Rings in sumptuous detail.

                      The many characters, creatures, and strange lands of Middle-earth encountered by the Fellowship of the Ring in their epic journey are here brought to life: from the magical Elven realms of Rivendell and Lothlorien to the abandoned Dwarven kingdom of Moria; from the wizard Saruman's stronghold at Isengard to the land of the Horse-lords, Rohan; from their last-ditch fortress at Helm's Deep to Minas Tirith, the city-kingdom of the proud Men of Gondor; from the haunted Paths of the Dead to the battlefields of Pelennor and the overrun city of Osgiliath; from Cirith Ungol and the Nazgul's tower of sorcery at Minas Morgul into the very heart of Mordor. Along the way our heroes will encounter Elves and Ents, Uruk-hai and Orcs, Trolls, and Haradrim on their towering war-elephants, the mumakil. The Companion introduces readers to the monstrous Shelob the spider, to the Corsairs of Umbar, and to that pitiful but deadly creature Gollum.

                      This omnibus edition also includes brand-new sections appearing in print for the first time, which take the story of the quest of the Fellowship beyond Mount Doom, all the way to the hearbreaking finale at the Grey Havens.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars Excellent Companion for LOTR fans........2007-03-19

                      I purchased this item for my 8-year old nephew who discovered it at his school library and could not get enough time with it. It is very popular at his school. Even though he has the other three individual visual companions he still wanted this one as it has pictures that are not in the other books. If you or your child are a LOTR fan you will want to add this book to your ccollection.

                      3 out of 5 stars A good LOTR book but..........2005-06-17

                      While Jude Fisher's writing is even and sometimes evocative, this compilation of all three visual companions feels a bit superfluous. I mean, Lord of the Rings is great, and I'm happy to see that it hasn't been merchandised to death like the Star Wars prequels. But this isn't one of my favorite LOTR books for three reasons:
                      1. Not enough images from Return of the King and too Fellowship heavy 2. An unsubstantial feel to the Isengard and Gondor chapters 3.Certain characters don't get wrapped up (Saruman and Denethor) But it's still a good read and a nice addition to anyone's LORD OF THE RINGS collection. Personally though, I prefer the 'ART OF' books.

                      4 out of 5 stars A Nice Compilation.......2005-01-26

                      I purchased this book because I had been told that it contained all the photos from Jude Fisher's three previous visual companions: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, which I had seen, but not purchased. While it does have some of the photos, it doesn't have all of them. Photos in certain sections have been replaced by others, and in my opinion, in some cases, the replacements aren't better pictures. Two things would have made this book worthy of five stars. First, if it had been done as an oversize hardcover like its predecessors, and second, if the three individual visual companions had been entirely reprinted in this one volume, and then additional photos added. Now that I have this trilogy compilation, I won't be buying the other three individual companions, but I am sorry not to have those missing photos.

                      5 out of 5 stars Great Picture Book.......2005-01-18

                      The official, fully authorized full-color guide to the characters, places, and landscapes of J.R.R.Tolkien's Middle-earth as depicted in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.

                      Fully illustrated with almost 300 color photographs, including stunning new images from the extended director's versions of the Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers and more.

                      The many characters, creatures, and strange lands of Middle-earth encountered by the Fellowship of the Ring in their epic journey are here brought to life: from the magical Elven realms of Rivendell and Lothlorien to the abandoned Dwarven kingdom of Moria; from the wizard Saruman's stronghold at Isengard to the land of the Horse-lords, Rohan; from their last-ditch fortress at Helm's Deep to Minas Tirith, the city-kingdom of the proud Men of Gondor.

                      This omnibus edition also includes brand-new sections appearing in print for the first time, which take the story of the quest of the Fellowship beyond Mount Doom, all the way to the heartbreaking finale at the Grey Havens.

                      4 out of 5 stars good wrap up.......2005-01-06

                      This is a good summary of the three movies as well as the three other visual companions. As the owner of all three previous companions, I found some of this information old, but still interesting. The pictures as well as the end of this companion, which gives good details, is a comprehensive look at the movies with a couple book tie-ins. Overall, I would say it's a great buy if you don't own the other three, and still interesting if you do.
                      The Two Towers Visual Companion: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion (The Lord of the Rings)
                      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                      • Lots of photos and good information
                      • Reccomended!!!
                      • Artists (and others) beware.
                      • Read this and Colin Duriez's helpful guide
                      • A Great Visual Epic
                      The Two Towers Visual Companion: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion (The Lord of the Rings)
                      Jude Fisher
                      Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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                      ASIN: 0618258027

                      Book Description

                      The official, fully authorized companion to the second part of Peter Jackson's award-winning trilogy, The Lord of the Rings.

                      The Two Towers Visual Companion is a full-color guide to the characters, places and landscapes of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth as depicted in the second film in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and features a special introduction by Viggo Mortensen, who plays Aragorn.

                      Lavishly illustrated with more than 100 full-color photographs, including exclusive images of Gollum, Treebeard and the battle of Helm's Deep, The Two Towers Visual Companion offers a privileged tour through the principal events of the second film. It begins with a recounting of The Fellowship of the Ring, and then takes the reader on the separate journeys undertaken by the Fellowship in The Two Towers.

                      The Ring Quest: in which Frodo and Sam journey alone towards Mordor, alone that is, except for the sneaking figure of Gollum, who has been dogging their footsteps since Moria.

                      The Captives' Journey: in which Merry and Pippin are carried by the fearsome Uruk-hai towards a fateful encounter with the wizard, Saruman, at the stronghold of Isengard.

                      The Companions' Journey: in which Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli pursue the abducted hobbits across the Plains of Rohan and into the eaves of Fangorn Forest.

                      Also included are a brand new map of Rohan and Gondor and a specially commissioned battle plan of the climactic events at Helm's Deep, where a brave stand will be made by the Free Peoples of Middle-earth against Saruman's horde.

                      The companion offers an unforgettable tour of the haunted swamp of the Dead Marshes and the lovely but dangerous land of Ithilien which borders Mordor, the breathtaking kingdom of Rohan, home of the Horse-lords, its seat of power, Edoras, and the ancient stronghold of Helm's Deep, and provides an invaluable introduction to Peter Jackson's The Two Towers.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars Lots of photos and good information.......2006-12-16

                      A great companion book to go along with our set of movies and hard cover Lord of the Rings items. Very well laid out and full of interesting information.

                      5 out of 5 stars Reccomended!!!.......2006-08-27

                      Great book, beautiful images and a very special foreword by Viggo Mortensen. In my opinion, satisfaction 100% Guaranteed!

                      2 out of 5 stars Artists (and others) beware........2004-04-25

                      I'm an amateur artist and bought this book for some good reference pics--particulary of the actors--for doing some LOTR drawings. The problem is that the pics are rather small much of the time (a lot of fluffy text takes up much of the pages), and the shots usually aren't that interesting, anyway. There are few headshots of the main characters, and Gollum isn't featured at all, outside of the back of his head.

                      Of course, you can find tons of beautiful LOTR images online, such as at the official movie site, but for drawing, I find it more convenient to have a photo reference on the table in front of me. If you're just a fan and don't care about creating portraits, I'd still recommend just looking around online. The photos in this book are surprisingly mediocre given the absolutely stunning source material.

                      5 out of 5 stars Read this and Colin Duriez's helpful guide.......2004-03-16

                      Read this and the superb guide books on Tolkien by Colin Duries and you will have all you want to know about the Two Towers.

                      5 out of 5 stars A Great Visual Epic.......2004-01-02

                      What an amazing book! When I first bought it, I thought it would have more information in it. As it is, it basically narrates the tale of the Two Towers along with the pictures; but it is a VISUAL companion. These pictures are absolutely incredible--several of them not in the film itself. A must buy!

                      Music Sounded Out: Essays, Lectures, Interviews, Afterthoughts
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                        Music Sounded Out: Essays, Lectures, Interviews, Afterthoughts
                        Alfred Brendel
                        Manufacturer: Robson Books
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                        Music Sounded Out: Essays, Lectures, Interviews, Afterthoughts
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                          Music Sounded Out: Essays, Lectures, Interviews, Afterthoughts
                          Alfred Brendel
                          Manufacturer: Noonday Pr
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                          ASIN: B000OXDYCY
                          Music Sounded Out: Essays, Lectures, Interviews, Afterthoughts.
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                            Music Sounded Out: Essays, Lectures, Interviews, Afterthoughts.
                            ALFRED BRENDEL
                            Manufacturer: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Paperback
                            ASIN: B000OXL7EG

                            FamilyFun Parties: 100 Complete Party Plans for Birthdays, Holidays, and Every Day
                            Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                            • Love it!
                            • Great ideas for the younger set
                            • Bring back the backyard parties!
                            • Creative!!
                            • great ideas for creative kids parties
                            FamilyFun Parties: 100 Complete Party Plans for Birthdays, Holidays, and Every Day
                            Deanna Cook , and Experts At Familyfun Magazine
                            Manufacturer: Disney Editions
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                            Binding: Paperback

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                            ASIN: 0786853751

                            Customer Reviews:

                            5 out of 5 stars Love it!.......2004-02-11

                            I use this book for every birthday party I throw. I take their ideas and adapt them to fit my parties. So far all my parties have been a huge success and are often referred to as the parties you don't want to miss!

                            4 out of 5 stars Great ideas for the younger set.......2003-07-12

                            This is a great party book for folks with kids 10 and under. There are some games that can be adapted for older kids as well, but the crafts and themes would not work for most kids over the age of 11. Parent participation is a big part of making these partys work, so be plan your event accordingly. There are ideas here for block partys, olympics, and all kinds of holiday events.

                            5 out of 5 stars Bring back the backyard parties!.......2003-06-11

                            I love this book. I borrowed this book from a friend and did not want to give it back--so I had to buy my own. I used the barnyard bash and everyone there thought I was so creative. I am very limited in time, being a working mom, and I pulled this party off the night before. Great book, creative ideas, highly motivational pictures. Great book altogether--backyard parties are now new and different!!

                            5 out of 5 stars Creative!!.......2003-06-07

                            What a fun and original book!
                            The ideas are great and it was not at all what I expected by the title. There are really creative and original ideas for everyday celebration and fun. This book is really creative and you can branch off to your own ideas. You will use this book often so keep it close at hand! :)

                            4 out of 5 stars great ideas for creative kids parties.......2003-03-14

                            This book is great.There are lots of fun theme party ideas
                            for kids of all ages. There is a nice selection of recipes from
                            "junk food " to healthier selections that are still appealing to kids. I hosted the tea party for my 3 year old,s birthday .It went smoothly and was loads of fun!

                            A to Z: A for Andromeda to Zoo Time: The TV Holdings of the National Film and Television Archive, 1936-1979 (Centenary of Cinema)
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                              A to Z: A for Andromeda to Zoo Time: The TV Holdings of the National Film and Television Archive, 1936-1979 (Centenary of Cinema)
                              National Film and Television Archive
                              Manufacturer: British Film Institute
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Hardcover

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