2006, ISBN: 9781400044306

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Barefoot Books, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Andrei Troshkov. CONDITION: UNREAD 1994 Barefoot hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing… Mehr…

Barefoot Books, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Andrei Troshkov. CONDITION: UNREAD 1994 Barefoot hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. (The UK and US editions were released simultaneously - both Barefoot.) Great retelling for kids of the Russian fairy tale. The vibrant color full-page illustrations are by Andrei Troshkov. CONTENT: Artwork as vivid and ornate as a Faberge egg, combined with a smooth-as-silk text, keep this from becoming just another retelling of a classic tale. Gilchrist draws on 19th-century Russian writer Afanasiev's version for her elegant rendition, maintaining his dark undertones in this story of sibling treachery and mystical adventure. Artist Troshkov accentuates these themes, using a midnight-hued canvas for his distinctly Russian, intensely colored illustrations. In the end, of course, all is well: Prince Ivan is brought back to life after his jealous brothers murder him; he wins the hand of the beauteous Princess Helen the Fair; he regains the Horse with the Golden Mane; and he lives happily ever after to boot. Though lengthy, Gilchrist's version is fluid and compelling. Ages 10-up., Barefoot Books, 1994, 6, London : Ebury, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 291 pages; Physical desc. : ix, 291 p. ; 23 cm. Includes index. Subjects: Raphael (1483-1520) --St. George and the dragon (National Gallery of Art (U. S. ) ) --Art, Italian --16th century. Summary: ""St George and the Dragon"" is a supremely beautiful painting. It is an exquisitely rendered vision of a universal tale of good and evil. And it is also an example of how art witnesses and participates in the ebb and flow of world power. For its artist, ""Raphael"" the painting represented a crucial step in his ascent to the peak of the Renaissance art world and for a succession of jealous owners it was the ultimate symbol of power and prestige. Painted for a young Henry VII the painting then played a crucial part in the diplomatic intrigues in Henry VIII's rumbustious court. After Charles I's execution it moved through France into the gathering power and purchases of Catherine the Great and her Hermitage. It is a small work of art and during the Russian Revolution its vulnerability was perilous - it was shunted around Russia as war raged until, in an utterly dodgy transaction it was sold by Stalin to the US Treasury Secretary. Into the grips of a new world power. Within this perfectly rendered painting stories of greed and warfare can be traced, in its history the changing centres of world dominance can be seen and in the way its beauty has been traded the intricate connections between high culture and money and power can be disentangled. This small work of art is a repository of the very story of Western civilisation and Joanna Pitman is an author of considerable acclaim and great skill. This is a fantastic piece of literature - history at its most fascinating - storytelling at its finest., London : Ebury, 2006, 0, Knopf, New York, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. A brilliantly researched and realized history, an essential addition to the literature of World War II. The 1941 Battle of Moscow-unquestionably one of the most decisive battles of the Second World War-marked the first strategic defeat of the German armed forces in their seemingly unstoppable march across Europe. The Soviets lost many more people in that one battle than the British and Americans lost in the whole of the war. Now, with authority and narrative power, Rodric Braithwaite tells the story in large part through the individual experiences of ordinary Russian men and women. Setting his narrative firmly against the background of Moscow and its people, Braithwaite begins in early 1941, when the Soviet Union was still untouched by the war raging to the west. We see how-despite abundant secret intelligence-the breaching of the border by the Wehrmacht in June took the country by surprise, and how, when the Germans pushed to Moscow in November, the Red Army and the capital's inhabitants undertook to defend their city. Finally, in the winter of 1941-1942, they turned the Germans back on the very outskirts. Braithwaite's dramatic, richly illustrated narrative of the military action offers telling portraits of Stalin and his generals. By interweaving the personal remembrances of soldiers, politicians, writers, artists, workers, and schoolchildren, he gives us an unprecedented understanding of how the war affected the daily life of Moscow, and of the extraordinary bravery, endurance, and sacrifice-both voluntary and involuntary-that was required of its citizens. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 416 pages. -Photo available upon request. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Russia; Military & Warfare. ISBN: 1400044308. ISBN/EAN: 9781400044306. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 5001. . 9781400044306, Knopf, 2006, 5<

2006, ISBN: 9781400044306

Moscow: Melodiya Records, 1975. Assumed First Edition . LP Record in Jacket. Near Fine/Very Good Plus. 12.25" x 12.25. C 10-04993-4. [SIGNED by the artist - on a paste-down, the ja… Mehr…

Moscow: Melodiya Records, 1975. Assumed First Edition . LP Record in Jacket. Near Fine/Very Good Plus. 12.25" x 12.25. C 10-04993-4. [SIGNED by the artist - on a paste-down, the jacket surface being to shiny - see the accompanying scan image.] Zhukov is one of the great exemplars of the Russian piano school, and here he gives brilliant accounts of two concerti, the Youth Concerto in F# minor, Op. 1 of Balakirev and the Concerto #1 in C minor, Op. 38 by Medtner. Zhukov provides strength and integrity to the somewhat naive Balakirev, while convincing us that Medtner could be considered as Rachmaninov's equal in the genre. (Liner notes are in Russian, French, and English.) CONDITION: An excellent Near Fine LP record [not a CD!] in a Very Good Plus jacket - with outer corner creases (one very small) plus a little ring-wear. The LP - tested and cleaned before listing - plays beautifully, with negligible (occasional light) surface noise.***A fresh anti-static inner sleeve replaces the plain/blank original - and the jacket is nestled in a clear outer sleeve. Securely packed and promptly mailed for ultra-safe shipping globally!, Melodiya Records, 1975, 3.5, New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006. First American Edition. Hardcover. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 398 pages; Variant Title: Moscow nineteen forty-one. Description: 398 p. : ill. , maps ; 25 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. [363]-374) and index. Subjects: Moscow, Battle of, Moscow, Russia, 1941-1942. Summary: The 1941 Battle of Moscow-unquestionably one of the most decisive battles of the Second World War-marked the first strategic defeat of the German armed forces in their seemingly unstoppable march across Europe. The Soviets lost many more people in that one battle than the British and Americans lost in the whole of the war. Now, with authority and narrative power, Rodric Braithwaite tells the story in large part through the individual experiences of ordinary Russian men and women. Setting his narrative firmly against the background of Moscow and its people, Braithwaite begins in early 1941, when the Soviet Union was still untouched by the war raging to the west. We see how, despite abundant secret intelligence, the breaching of the border by the Wehrmacht in June took the country by surprise, and how, when the Germans pushed to Moscow in November, the Red Army and the capital's inhabitants undertook to defend their city. Finally, in the winter of 1941-1942, they turned the Germans back on the very outskirts. Braithwaite's dramatic, richly illustrated narrative of the military action offers telling portraits of Stalin and his generals. By interweaving the personal remembrances of soldiers, politicians, writers, artists, workers, and schoolchildren, he gives us an unprecedented understanding of how the war affected the daily life of Moscow, and of the extraordinary bravery, endurance, and sacrifice, both voluntary and involuntary, that was required of its citizens., New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006, 0<

2006, ISBN: 9781400044306

Knopf, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: First American Edition. 416 Seiten, Publiziert: 2006-09-26T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 1.95 kg, Verkaufsrang: 734355, Russland, Europa, Geschichte n… Mehr…

Knopf, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: First American Edition. 416 Seiten, Publiziert: 2006-09-26T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 1.95 kg, Verkaufsrang: 734355, Russland, Europa, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte, Kategorien, Bücher, Zweiter Weltkrieg, Epochen, Militärgeschichte, Geschichte nach Themen, Knopf, 2006<

ISBN: 9781400044306

Knopf. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy… Mehr…

Knopf. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Knopf, 2.5<