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A dazzlingly illustrated history of Bulgari jewelry, this engaging book tells the story of the world's most famous family of jewelers, goldsmiths, and silversmiths, and the pieces that made their name.
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A must for the serious collector.......2006-09-18
I have been interested in the science of jewelry for 40 years, and am a metalsmith as well. I have been collecting books for many years, and this is one of the best. In addition to having wonderful color photographs, space has been given to showing the back of major pieces, to show construction and craftsmanship. The book is well organized to show the progression of design by the house of Bvlgari, from beginning to current day. If you are serious about jewelry, this book will provide many hours of enjoyment, and will be an excellent reference book for style research.
FANTASTIC.......2002-03-07
If you enjoy reading about the way this family business has evolved, about the Bulgari history, style, standards, techniques and also appreciate lovely photos, then it's really worth getting.
Well written and designed !!
A Wonderful Book!.......2000-09-09
If you collect jewelry or jewelry books, this is a must for your library. Out of the forty or so books I have on jewelry, this is my favorite. As one might expect, there is page after page of breathtaking pictures of exquisite jewelry. However, this book offers so much more. Many of the jewelry pieces are shown next to the sketches that inspired them. A section of the book entitled `From the Idea to the Finished Product', proceeds to discuss and show some of the labor-intensive steps involved in making these works of art. The text equally is well written. It provides a history of the company and its designers as well as a look at the evolution of the company's style.
This is a First Rate Book.......1999-07-08
By far the best book on the art and science of jewelry design and marketing I have ever read. The photographs are beautifully presented, and the text is excellent. Produced with cooperation of the Bulgari family, it tells the tale how two Greek brothers founded one of the great jewelry houses of the world, and how their children and grandchildren continue the development of the creative and financial side of the business. A fascinating inside look at the the Bulgari family and their achievements in the world of jewelry design.
"BVLGARI" - an apprieciation.......1998-05-04
This book presents to anyone with an intrest in jewellery with insight into one of the great jewellery manufactures and designers. It presents the reader with insight to Bulgari's design philosophy, some of their "little secrets", and an excellent cross referencing between text and the many beautiful pictures of their jewels. One great feature of the book is the photographs of the reverse side of the jewels illustrating that the workmanship extends to those areas where few people see, but separates the true artisans' from the pretenders.
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The Bulgari Connection finds Fay Weldon on familiar ground, chronicling the pains and pleasures of the battle of the sexes, in this enjoyably funny novel. Set in glamorous contemporary London, Weldon's story begins with the proverbial love triangle. Wealthy, dissatisfied, self-made businessman Barley Salt leaves his frumpy wife, Grace, for the glamorous TV host Doris Dubois. Grace concedes that her husband "has aged better than I have," and that Doris "is 23 years younger than I am. She is slimmer than I am, and more clever." Grace tries but fails to run Doris over, and for her pains is sentenced to three years in jail. However, when she meets the struggling young artist Walter Wells, with his preference for "the blown rose not the bud," Grace literally has a new lease of life. As her life takes on new meaning, Barley and Doris start to lose control of their own self-centered lives.
The Bulgari Connection is a fast-moving, highly readable novel of greed, middle-aged deceit, and love, but feels like it was written in the 1980s, not the early 21st century. This is effortless Weldon, although many of her fans will feel that it is marking time rather than breaking new ground. --Jerry Brotton, Amazon.co.uk
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Once again the acclaimed British author of Rhode Island Blues and Big Girls Don't Cry draws us into an unmistakably wild, rollicking tale full of her trademark satirical wit and sharp observation. Grace McNab Salt is the recently divorced wife of the millionaire Barley Salt, who has married Doris Dubois, the sexy, young host of TV's Artsworld Extra. The novel opens with Grace emerging from jail where she was sent for trying to run Doris over with her Jaguar in a supermarket parking lot in an act of revenge. All three attend a London charity ball, and in typical Weldon fashion the meeting turns everyone's lives upside down. Weldon's world is one of relationships: torrid affairs, lovers' spite, and revenge. Full of clever women, breathless romance, insistent desires, and even a dose of the supernatural, The Bulgari Connection is a boisterously witty and stylish novel.
The publication of The Bulgari Connection created a whirl of controversy when a front-page New York Times article revealed that Weldon received an undisclosed sum of money from the famous Italian jeweler for a prominent place in her novel. The debate about the legitimacy of commercially sponsored literature has been heating up ever since.
Customer Reviews:
Fun, biting and timely. True Weldon!.......2006-03-02
I have been a fan of Ms. Weldon's writing for some time and was delighted to have this book read by my bookclub during the Christmas season. This was a fast reading. Funny. Critical of society as it should be expected from this writer. It also has that trace of sci-fi, or should I say, "an imaginative step into the future of scientific news" that's also very Weldon. Marvelous imagination. Wonderful fun. Not as well developed as most of her work.
It was inevitable that in our book club we discussed the sensitive issue of patronage. From a pope ordering the painting of the Sistine Chapel to portraits of lady this and that by English painters such as Gainsborough. And we also talked about patronage in books. In the end those in favor of private patronage won by one vote. We are 16. I believe artists, painters, writers and other talents should seek support from private sources. But that is controversial as we have all discovered.
Good light book. Quick reading. 4 stars.
For Weldon fans........2003-10-03
This is typical of Weldon's less important books. It is a light, but biting comedy, with an insensitive husband, a scorned wife who ends up on top, and a little bit of magic. It is "current" with an older woman-younger man romance. I believe Weldon was too heavy handed with the husband's new wife even for this type of book. At the same time, Bulgari Connection is quite readable, and possibly cathartic for some readers. It captures the emotions and motivations of the husband very well. For a better, more complete novel, I would recommend Worst Fears by Weldon. If you are very interested in the husband's character , and have the time, you might consider Tom Wolfe's "A Man in Full".
A funny, relevant and entertaining read.......2003-08-31
Forget the controversy surrounding corporate sponsorship and how Fay Weldon might have surrendered her integrity when she allowed the world-renowned jeweller to grace the title of her latest fictional work. The truth is that Weldon didn't have to make any concessions, let alone pander to the demands of advertising for she had written a winner and nothing should detract from the fact that "The Bulgari Connection" stands head and shoulders above most other titles in the same genre. It is a contemporary, thought provoking and thoroughly entertaining book and one that I would recommend without hesitation to anyone.
Weldon knows how to tell a story. She understands humour and how to find that elusive funny bone in readers that shuns mediocrity and the common attempts by many inferior novelists to try and pass off vulgarity and cheap nasty jokes as humour. It is a rare craft that Weldon has mastered and one that she wields with confidence and authority, considering how the story of Grace and Barley and Doris and Walter might in lesser hands have degenerated into farce. She manages to avoid all the pitfalls by making her characters and their feelings real and recognisable. How many readers out there wouldn't identify with the spurned and outgrown older wife or the insecure businessman finding success late in life who think that a trophy wife is all he needs to enter the portals of the rich and successful? Even Doris Dubois, the modern career woman, a guttersnipe and a bitch without scruples or redeeming qualities is a misshapen product of our society. When we laugh and cry at the antics and manoeuvres of these four characters, we're not unaware or unconscious of Weldon's social commentary on life in our modern times.
Don't let anyone persuade you that "The Bulgari Connection" is frothy and lightweight. It isn't. It is funny, relevant and entertaining and frankly you can do a lot worse than that.
One of her best books.......2002-08-10
In spite of, or perhaps because of, the corporate sponsorship of this book it's one of her best. Tongue firmly in cheek, funny characters, ridiculous and hysterical plot lines; it's really great.
To people who criticize her taking money to write the book; how else do you expect her to pay the rent?! How nice it must be for the critics to be so "pure", but authors don't make a lot of money and however they scratch out a living is fine with me.
Fay is the best.
She's no one's commodity.......2001-12-17
Despite its corporate underwriting, Fay Weldon's The Bulgari Connection is certainly not evidence of a sellout. After all, Bulgari's funding is undoubtedly a one time deal--c'mon Weldon fans, can you really see Fay writing about jewelry from now on? Her structure is unmatched and her vocabulary is robust; Fay Weldon's work, regardless of financial backing, is not factory-farmed like so much popular literature.
The plot is tight, typical, and right on. Stupid men fare badly in Weldon's world--but not as badly as annoying women! This book was a breeze to read and as enjoyable as a gorgeous little custom-designed bauble.
After all, isn't it kind of exciting to see if there's another underwriter in the wings? At least she's up front about where the money comes from.
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Colazione da Bulgari (Vaghe stelle dell'Orsa)
Enrico Vanzina
Manufacturer: Salerno
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Bulgari
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Bulgari
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This book invites us into the world of a wealthy businessman, his passionate and successful wife, an artist, and two women wearing Bulgari necklaces. The resulting story is one of desire, envy, and a touch of the supernatural.
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The Bulgari Connection
Fay Weldon
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Bulgari, Moda & Gioielli, Uniti Nella Lotta All' AIDS
Paola Ricotti
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The cure for scrapbooking block. Filled with 1,240 sketches of scrapbook-page elements you can ""scraplift,"" My Creative Companion will give you endless ideas for any layout. Ideas: Borders, Embellishments, designs, mats, backgrounds & more!
It's easy to use - simply browse sketches until you find one that's perfect for the page you're working on, then re-create the concept on your layout. By Becky Higgins. 190+ semi-glossy full color pages. Color(s) may vary slightly from image.
Customer Reviews:
A Beloved Classic and It Still Works.......2007-09-28
I bought this book 5 years ago, and I still use it. This book, and all of Becky's sketch books, give you ideas for pages not reliant upon products, designs, or themes. I simply look for a page layout based on how many photos I have and their orientation. Turn the book 90 degrees and you have more options. Turn it upside down for even more options. Have an empty space to fill with an accent? Check out that section. Wondering how to emphasize your focal point photo? Look at frames.
The best thing about this book is that the sketches do not rely upon the more modern trend of oddly sized photos. All the photos in this book are 4 x 6 or thereabouts. No PhotoShop skills or computer equipment is necessary!
Absolutely worth every penny.
Excellent Resource for a new-intermediate scrapper!.......2007-09-20
Becky Higgins is a wealth of ideas for scrappers, and this book is just the thing I need when I'm trying to put together a layout. In the world of scrapbooking, trends come and go, but because these ideas are based onkey graphic design concepts (and all of Becky's stuff is like this)they can easily transfer over to new styles and techniques. If you are an experienced scrapper, then you've probably seen a lot of this stuff before and would benefit from getting her newest book, "Best of Becky Higgins Sketches." But I consider this book indispensable!
GREAT SCRAPBOOKERS HELPER.......2007-05-18
THIS IS A GREAT BOOK FOR WHEN YOU HAVE A CREATIVE BLOCK -- LOTS OF IDEAS AND YOU CAN EASILY ADAPT THEM TO FIT YOUR STYLE! TONS AND TONS OF GREAT STUFF
My Creative Companion.......2007-05-12
Great Book, I love it. Good source of information and ideas. I would recommend it to anyone. I plan to get her other books also. Thanks Becky Higgins.
Great Generic Ideas With No Photos to Distract.......2007-01-31
My favorite part about this book is that it isn't just a bunch of pages other people have created that you then get caught up in the photos and stories, forgetting why you originally went looking. For years, I'd gotten the scrap magazines, which, while beautiful and ususally inspiring, did not always help me. I usually thought I had to find a book with exactly the theme I was working on. The good news is that you don't, and this book has mock-ups of layouts, borders, etc. that are easily adaptable to any book you're working on. I think the only downside might be that there are so many new techniques that have come out in the five years since it was published, that it may not cover as much as some might like. Having said that, I'm willing to bet the #2 that just came out will pick those up perfectly! From my perspective, buying either book (or even both!) would be a good investment for anyone who's found themselves stuck creatively!
Book Description
Express your care and creativity with cards for friends and loved ones designed to celebrate the seasons, holidays, special occasions, tender sentiments, and more. With the ideas organized into easy-to-find sections, youll find just the inspiration you need to create a card that will be a cherished gift in and of itself. Projects from the pages of Paper Crafts and Stamp It! magazines include greeting cards of all shapes and sizes, gift bags, tags, stationery and an organizer box, memorabilia boxes, mini albums, a calendareven board games. Features nOne of the three newest editions in the Treasury of Favorites series n288 pages filled with a variety of paper crafts to make for loved ones of all ages, for holidays and special occasions throughout the year nPopular designs from Paper Crafts and Stamp It! magazines include cards, tags, stationery, mini albums, and more
Customer Reviews:
Excellent source for ideas.......2007-07-03
I love to make my own greeting cards, and this book is a good source for ideas. For scrapbookers, it can also open your mind with different layouts and uses for things you don't usually use in a scrapbook.
One of the best.......2007-05-17
This is one of the best books I have ever purchased for hand made cards. This book provides you with lots of ideas. Paper Crafts by far is the leader in card making.
Plenty of ideas for the price.......2007-04-24
I reach for this book first every time I need to make a new card. I also find here inspiration (especially tags) for my scrapbook pages. The ideas are clean and simple and even though I usually prefer a lot more busy and "arty" look (which is why only four stars) I don't have the time to spend hours and hours on every birthday card. The instructions are clear and to the point. The only difficulty I have with this book is to choose which card to make first.
This is a good one!.......2007-01-12
This book is so great that I bought several copies and gave them as gifts. You will not be disappointed. The book is full of great ideas listed by event or holiday so it's easy to find what you're looking for if you're short on time. It's also fun to simply flip through until you find something you like. You can copy exactly the projects, or use the many pictures as a jumping-off point for your creativity. All patterns are included for the more in-depth projects, and each sample also lists tips and additional ideas for variations.
Great compendium of ideas.......2006-11-07
Beginner and seasoned card makers/crafters will all find items in here to spark the imagination and get the creative juices flowing. I am pacing myself and reading it a little at a time. It's organized by theme, though, so if you want to go straight to the Easter or Halloween sections, it's easy to do so. Best of all, it's not strictly about cardmaking; there are a lot of party throwing tips and other fun things to make up (gift baskets, mini albums, table decor, gift tags).
It's definitely a companion piece to PaperCrafts' Tips and Techniques book, which goes into more detail onto how to actually do the stamping/bleaching/cutting techniques often used in paper crafting. I'd say if you had the 2 books and weren't itching to try out some of the ideas and tips they contained, you should pursue a different hobby!
Customer Reviews:
Just What the Serious Scrapbooker Needs.......2007-08-04
I am an advid scrapbooker, but at times, ideas for pages and titles just will elude me. I saw this book and thought "WOW!! this is something I could use!!" When I opened my new book, I began to see ideas flying off the pages right onto my scrapbook page. It is a good book to have, when those ideas are just not there. My "Ulimate Guide to the Perfect Word" has become a very important part of a relaxing evening with pictures that will become lifelong memories for family and friends.
Perfect words - Perfect name for book.......2007-06-02
The book is fantastic! There isn't any other book that has as many quotes, poems, and sayings. I'm a card maker, scrapbooker and never go without words for my work. It's a must have for anyone who is looking for the right words at the right time. It's fun just to go though and read the book.
The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Word.......2007-05-07
The best source for helping a person with saying the right things at the right time. I use it all the time and it's outstanding.
Helpful and funny book!.......2007-04-04
I borrowed this from a friend and used it so much that I had to have my own. Funny just to read too.
A Must Have!.......2007-01-11
This is a must have reference book for any scrapbooker or rubberstamper. I was recently at a scrapbooking retreat where one of the ladies had this book. Needless to say, three of us ordered it when we got home!
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This book provides poetic prose, eloquent expressions, quick quotes, and simple, sweet, and sassy sentiments for those creating their own greeting cards. "The largest collection of sentiments and sayings for the creative cardmaker!" The sentiments are organized by topic.
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DO YOU MAKE CARDS???? YOU HAVE TO GET THIS BOOK ..........2006-06-08
I am an absolute fan of the Ultimate Line of Books. This book is awesome. There is a poem or quote for every type of card you would ever need to make. It's great!
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With more than 400 full-color pages full of original scrapbooking ideas, this is simply the best guide to the craft. Start with design basics, then try making a pocket to hold memorabilia, arranging fabulous theme or calendar pages, even creating pop-ups. Among the topics that get lively, artistic treatment are holidays, vacations, graduation, new babies, and first snowfalls.
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Makes a great idea book, but a little out of date.......2003-05-01
As a beginning scrapbooker I found this book great for getting page ideas, but other than that it was a little hard to follow technique. Every technique referenced back to other pages so I found myself flipping pages to try and follow the techniques. The book was a little out of date, with so many new products being developed since this book. All in all, it was great for ideas and did offer a lot of basic information for the first time scrapbooker.
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I can't live without this book.......2006-06-08
Being a mother of two, I am constantly searching for titles for my scrapbook pages, well, this book has them all. This is my favorite from the Ultimate Line of books, I can't scrapbook without it. My sister and I fight over this book all of the time, she's gonna have to buy her own because she borrows it and "forgets" to return it!!! Everyone needs this book!
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Ultimate Scrapbooking
Manufacturer: Barnes & Noble Books
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Binding: Hardcover
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Making different kinds of scrapbooks is easy with this enormous collection of great ideas and techniques. Whatever the occasion you want to preserve, you'll find an imaginative way to do it.
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Julie Stephani's Ultimate Scrapbook Guide (More Than Memories)
Julie Stephani
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Lavishly illustrated in color. Discusses tools, papers, stationery, stickers, punches, die cuts, rubber stamping, journaling, and more -- giving many visual examples of their use.
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