The world's only illuminated book on golf; sure to appeal to non-golfers and art lovers as much as those who are passionate about the game A never to be repeated First Edition Hand finished, leather and gold bound and gilded "'When Simon & Paul asked me to review their book Golf they told me it's their interpretation of golf and its history. My thoughts before seeing their book 'what could anyone do differently to the other 100s of golf history books that have been written since Everard's Golf A Royal & Ancient Game 120 years or so ago?'Boy was I mistaken with my first thoughts! When I consider that this was their first golf book it is an amazing piece, not only of good literature but of the shear elegance and quality of the product. By the use of modern technology, wonderful contemporary artwork coupled with wizardry of modernizing old images; the both of them have created a masterpiece Golf: The Bible of Golf The book and its price will not be to everyone s liking; but this book will outlive any pair Jimmy Choo shoes or the latest Burberry Handbag and will go on to make a sound investment. Nearly 600 pages of golf that has taken 5 years to put together, I can understand the hard work these authors have put into their endeavors. The book has won several book accolades and it is thoroughly deserved." Graham Rowley, Old Sports Auctioneers.GOLF: The Bible of Golf is a rare and beautiful illuminated fine art book that tells the story of golf through both inspired visualization and thought provoking (and often humorous) editorial.It takes us on a painstakingly and lovingly detailed 18 chapter, 585 page full color journey through the past, present and future of this great game, unveiling the enthusiasm, excitement and influences that have shaped it. It looks at how we have crafted the game on the landscape and how we are compelled to think our way around.The tome has been described as a modern masterpiece and a treasure chest, delivering golf firmly into the arms of popular culture. In a world of disposable information, this hand built heirloom and literary treasure is an investment for anyone with a passion for books, ingenious word craft, unique and intuitive art - and of course, a love for golf.

Golf: The Bible of Golf

Arts & Photography

Skellett, Paul

Weitzman, Simon

History & Criticism

Wonderland Publications

"It's a magnificent book. The way it's presented, the content, the things the authors discovered and put in it, the ideas, the pictures, the quotes, it's absolutely stunning, really amazing." Peter Alliss A must have for any student of the game and indeed anyone interested in getting a real insight into how to think and read the game, from club, to course to card. The first book a golfer should pack for a golf vacation or a long weekend. From the authors of The Bible of Golf ISBN 9780956954404 comes a remastered tour companion volume. Over a period of four years journalists and artists, Paul Skellett and Simon Weitzman interviewed, researched and assembled a picture of a unique and great game. Its roots, its highs and lows, how it's played and the direction it's heading in the future. During the journey around the world they gained the thoughts and wisdom of the game's legends, the great players, caddies, psychologists, biomechanics, course architects, course owners, thought leaders, association heads, golf authors and those in the media and beyond - all of whom are members of the broad church known as golf. "This book, like its very big brother, The Bible of Golf, covers every aspect of what golf is, and I think that is a wonderful thing to have achieved. It is impressive because the authors have attacked the subject from so many angles. It weighs heavily on the mental aspect of the game, which I particularly like. Golf is about passion, integrity, skill, a sense of humour, as well as a willingness to explore and learn. All of which this book covers." Frank Christian Lined with great interviews, hilarious stories and quotes, Golf in 18 Chapters takes the reader on a tour from the glint in the eye of a child finding the game for the first time to the very top professionals, caddies and coaches explaining the mechanics of the player under tournament pressure. From the history of the game, to walking the course and understanding how to make the most of it, this book covers it all with thought provoking style, satirical humour and intuitive expertise. Guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any golfer and perhaps take a shot or two off their scorecard. "It is such an unusual book in many ways because the history in it finishes in about 1938 or around that point, but the quality and everything about it is amazing. For a book on golf, of interest and quality, I've never seen a nicer one. It's an amazing book." Peter Alliss

Golf in 18 Chapters

Sports & Outdoors

Golf

Salvador Dalí is widely regarded as one of the great artists of the 20th century. Rumor and alleged scandals followed him throughout his life, and continued long after his death in 1989. When German troops entered Bordeaux, Salvador and Gala escaped France to live in the United States, where they remained until 1948. It is widely regarded that Dalí's most iconic and inspired work transpired during his time in America. On September 2, 1941, in a bid to raise funds for artists fleeing the Nazis, as well as enhance his profile in the USA, Dalí orchestrated the Surrealist Ball at the Del Monte Lodge, Pebble Beach, California. At the event, Salvador and Gala Dalí were photographed by friend Julian Graham as they created and hosted, "A Surrealistic Night in an Enchanted Forest". Celebrities including Bob Hope, Clark Gable, Gloria Vanderbilt, Ginger Rogers, and Robinson Jeffers, were served soup from high-heeled shoes and a course of live frogs - that promptly escaped. What made this event so important was that Dalí understood how to attract media attention and this event paved the way for the media savvy artists who followed decades later, such as the legendary Pop Culture Artist, Andy Warhol. This picture book is staged in two parts. Part one follows Dalí's painstaking and hands-on preparation of the event, showing him and a small team dressing the venue, constructing the costumes and choreographing the evening's theatrical interludes. Part two concentrates purely on the party and the unique guest experience. Dalí 's 1941 also pays homage to the photographic career of Julian Graham, as well as giving readers visual context to the era by way of periodical news excerpts, painting the cultural and social picture of the United States as the country prepared to enter the second world war. With previously unseen and physically unpublished photographs, painstakingly restored and re-mastered the ball is brought to life through the permission of archive custodians, Bancroft library at Berkeley University and is realised in partnership with Bad Halo Ltd, under their Wonderland Publication publishing brand.

Dali's 1941: Salvador Dali's Surrealist Ball, through the lens of Julian P. Graham

Photography & Video

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<li>The follow-up to the successful Hard Day's Night, with rare unseen photos</li>
<li>Help! is considered the forerunner to contemporary rock musicals and pop videos, with rare unseen photos</li>
<li>The film includes a host of classic tracks such as Ticket To Ride, You're Going To Lose That Girl, and the title track, Help! </li>
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"Remarkable as it may seem, but this is the first book on The Beatles' film Help! and that in itself a rare milestone in Fab Four history. So put down your mobile phone, turn off your satellite TV and unplug the internet and travel back 50 years to wallow in the beauty of The Beatles as never presented before. It may seem clichéd to say this, but truly, a splendid time is guaranteed for all." Simon Wells, from the introduction.
Eight Arms to Hold You is a unique publication. It features both rare and unseen photos and materials from the movie Help!, drawn from archives on all four corners of the planet; all of which is forensically remastered by one of the country's best forensic art and image restorers, Paul Skellett. The book is curated by world renowned Beatles author, Simon Wells ( Beatles 365 Days and Beatles Japan ).
This is one of the most meticulously researched and restored Beatles titles to date, with support from Rex Features Archive, The British Film Institute, The Pete Nash Collection, The Vincent Vigil Collection, The Mark Hayward Collection, The Cavern Club, The Beatles Story Museum, The Hard Days Night Hotel, The Beatles Fest and many other private collectors. Richard Lester, the legendary director of Help! has also lent his assistance in releasing parts of his private collection (including the original hand noted script) as well as being part of the book's final approval process. The project has renowned Beatles researcher and author Simon Wells on board to curate and narrate the story, with specialist forensic art and photography restorer, Paul Skellett handling the full image remastering process.

Eight Arms to Hold You: 50 Years of Help! and the Beatles

Wells, Simon

Acc Art Books

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<li>A collection of what many believe to be the best color photographs of the Beatles</li>
<li>A must-buy for the shelves of any true Beatles fan</li>
<li>Photographs taken by acclaimed Royal photographer Tom Murray, LBIPP</li>
<li>Published to coincide with 50th anniversary of Tom Murray's famous day out with The Beatles</li>
</ul>"Were they really mad? Well, you know what pop stars are like." - Tom Murray When Royal photographer Tom Murray, LBIPP, was invited to tag along on an early morning photoshoot, he had no idea what he would be walking into. He opened the studio door to find Paul, George, Ringo, and John with Yoko Ono. Over the course of a frantic day, rushing around London from one publicity shoot to the next, Tom, the youngest photographer present, caught some of the most iconic color photographs ever taken of The Beatles. The following day, The Beatles went on to record "Hey Jude". Having arrived with only two rolls of film, Tom selected the 23 images he considered best. These were exhibited in 1998 after almost 30 years in storage, where many acclaimed them as the very best color photos of the band. Now, two decades later, these photographs are back together, gathered in a volume no fan would want to be seen without.

The Beatles: Tom Murray’s Mad Day Out

Murray, Tom

All You Need Is Love is the definitive photographic journey through The Beatles iconic performance on June 25, 1967 for the ‘Our World’ satellite broadcast, the first live international satellite broadcast ever to take place. The book is a painstakingly restored and remastered publication, a visual diary which chronicles the rehearsals and live performance of ‘All You Need Is Love’, performing to an estimated worldwide audience of 400 million people. The Beatles were signed by the BBC as the United Kingdom’s representatives in the programme, which featured contributions from 14 countries worldwide showcasing the best that nations had to offer. “It was the first worldwide satellite broadcast ever,” Ringo Starr said. “It’s a standard thing that people do now, but then, when we did it, it was a first. That was exciting – we were doing a lot of firsts.” John Lennon penned the song especially for the event, as directed by the brief given to the band by the BBC. The song had to be simple with a positive message that viewers would understand. Broadcast at the height of the Vietnam War, this performance of the song and the message which it conveyed, became one of the defining moments of the 1967 ‘Summer of Love’. Working with archives and colleagues at Rex Features, The Science Museum, MTV, Rolling Stone Magazine and the BBC, authors Paul Skellett &amp; Simon Weitzman have pieced together the narrative and visuals surrounding the rehearsals and live performance. The result is a beautifully crafted 176 page visual timeline documenting The Beatles' part in this historic event.

The Beatles: All You Need Is Love

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