American Beauties is a photographic homage to the legends of the road and a musical declaration of love for a lifestyle, which has been synonymous with shiny chrome beauties since the 1950s. Climb aboard for a fascinating journey with the icons of the road. Music CDs: The pictures are complimented by unforgetable oldies like: Little Richard "Lucille", Percy Sledge "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay", The Drifters "Save The Last Dance For Me", Ben E. King "Stand By Me", Pat Boone "Love Letters In The Sand" and The Crystals "He's A Rebel".

American Beauties: Famous Cars in Sound And Vision

Arts & Photography

Bockler, Stefan

Photography & Video

Edel Classics Gmbh

Survivors from pre-revolutionary times, American limousines line the streets of Cuba, adding to the Caribbean island's undeniable charm. Havana is the best place of all to admire these classic automobiles. Star photographer Robert Polidori presents a brilliant photographic exhibition of these fascinating relics, some lovingly maintained, some in decay, which do so much to define the street scene of the Cuban capital. Music CD's: Accompanied by original Cuban music - including the stars from Buena Vista Social Club Company Segundo, and Omara Portuodo; The Book summons up mellow memories of glamorous days in old Havana.

Heroes of the Revolution: American Cars And Cuban Beats

Robert Polidori

When the muscle car first burst upon the scene in the 1960s, it defined American car culture and youth culture. This music-photo book presents the defining cars of the era, supported by reprints of original 1960s and 1970s advertising that further evokes the book's strong period feel. Music CDs: includes rock classics from the 1960s and 1970s with hits such as: “Wild Thing,” “Little Deuce Coupe,” “Dead Man's Curve,” and “Hey Little Cobra.” This book is a potent mixture of nostalgia, engineering, and raw power.

Wild Thing: Muscle Cars & Rock Classics

Edel Classics GmbH

In his fascinating images, star photographer Robert Polidori casts an objective glance at and behind the decaying facades of the Cuban capital. Accompanied by original Cuban music which moves back and forth between deep melancholy and unbridled joie de vivre, the viewer can experience the soul of Cuba the sould of Havana through the inhabitant's faces, architecture and music. Music CDs: Authentic sounds of Cuba on four CDs, including original recordings from the clubs and streets of Havana..

Moods of La Habana

Polidori, Robert

Music

Carmen - as the title figure of the opera of the same name, she has become a legend. Her name is synonymous with the passionate Spanish woman, love and jealousy, Seville and ultimately with flamenco. Heading away from the beaten track, photographers Tina Deininger and Gerhard Jaugstetter have gone in search of the Carmen myth and have captured the authentic flamenco style in dramatic pictures. Music CDs: Vibrant flamenco guitars, Spanish orchestral works and a selection from Bizet's, 'Carmen'. The main theme is performed by Jennifer Larmore under the direction of Guiseppe Sinopoli.

Carmen's Dance (Mini Earbooks)

Humor & Entertainment

Jaugstetter, Gerhard

Deininger, Tina

Puzzles & Games

Large-format photographs by Florian Monheim, a renowned architectural photographer, invite you to immense yourself in the special world of cathedral art. Monheim's photos feature the beauty, both apparent and concealed, of great cathedrals, capturing the magic of these locations. Music CDs: Four CDs with great spiritual Music:Heinrich Schuetz' 'Exequien', Bruckners 'Te Deum' and Mass in E-Moll, the grandest work for organ written in the 20th century, and the 'Salve regina' as well as the 'Stabat Mater' by Pergolesi. Names like Jochen Kawelski and the Schuetz-Akademie vouch for the highest level of artistic achievement.

Echoes of Heaven (Mini Earbooks)

Monheim, Florian

Religious

Survivors from pre-revolutionary times, American limousines line the streets of Cuba, adding to the Caribbean island's undeniable charm. Havana is the best place of all to admire these classic automobiles. Star photographer Robert Polidori presents a brilliant photographic exhibition of these fascinating relics, some lovingly maintained, some in decay, which do so much to define the street scene of the Cuban capital. Music CD's: Accompanies by original Cuban music - including the stars from Buena Vista Social Club Company Segundo, and Omara Portuodo; The Book summons up mellow memories of glamorous days in old Havana.

Heroes of the Revolution: American Cars and Cuban Beats

Passion in Tango is smouldering intimacy, sensuality, sadness and melancholy. It is the resonance of feelings and movement - body contact between a man and a woman and has captivated people all over the world. The moving photography in Tango captures the rhythms, beats and sizzling encounters so typical for this internationally popular music. Music CDs The music captures the atmosphere as it can be found in the clubs and restaurants in Buenos Aires. In addition Astor Piazzolla, presented here live, leads Tango into the great concert halls.

Tango (Mini Earbooks)

Zimmermann, Jim

During Carnival, Rio de Janeiro shuts down business as usual and throws itself into the world's most famous party in honor of unbridled hedonism and the rhythm of Samba... If you can't experience the legendary Parade in Rio's Sambodrome or want to refresh memories of the excessive party atmosphere, Carnival in Rio is the book for you. Wonderful, sensuous photography paired with pure Samba allow you to be a part of the Brazilian lust for life and take you away to one of the hottest shows on earth. Music CDs: The grand diversity of Samba from Rio, featuring stars such as Dudu Tucci

Carnival in Rio (Mini Earbooks)

George, Terry

The majestic contours of the famous mansions of the late Italian Renaissance rise above the serene Venetian hillscape. They represent the wealth of powerful venetians in the past. A Venetian Concert celebrates an era of undying beauty and the diversity of these creative monuments with fascinating images by acclaimed architectural photographers: Paolo Marton, Florian Monheim and many others. Music CDs: Four CDs span the divide between brash, worldly songs and the art of the Madrigal, and sensitive chamber music. Lorenzo Ghielmi, the Ensemble del Riccio and the Orlando di Lasso Ensemble stand for antique music of the highest quality.

Venetian Concert (Mini Earbooks)

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