Festival Fever
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Irish victories at the Cheltenham Festival have risen to new levels in the 21st Century across all the races. Interesting and sometimes surprising stories unfold in Festival Fever, The Irish At Cheltenham.
Anne Hollander Book order
Anne Hollander was an independent scholar and historian who wrote compellingly about both art and dress. Her analyses delved into the profound connections between how we adorn ourselves and how we perceive and comprehend the visual world. Through her writing, she illuminated the ways in which fashion shapes our understanding of the body, identity, and culture.
- 2017
- 2016
Fabric of Vision
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
"First published in 2002 by The National Gallery Company."
- 2015
From `leaping contests' on the lawn of Leinster House, to the glory of Olympic success, the story of show jumping is a fascinating one.A compendium of the intriguing, strange and entertaining, The Little Book of Show Jumping can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient sport.
- 2013
The Secret of Kit Cavenaugh
- 226 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Christian - 'Kit' - Cavenaugh, born in 1667 in Dublin, grew up on a Leixlip farm. A dragoon in the Marlborough Wars, Kit led an adventurous life, courting women, fighting duels and arguing a paternity suit before the truth became known: Kit was a woman. Her adventures did not end there ...
- 2010
Set in a small-town Texas wine bar, the narrative unfolds through the unique voices of characters representing each day of the week, reflecting a medieval fortune that ties their fates to their birth days. The stories explore various forms of love, showcasing strong women and charming men as they navigate relationships from passionate beginnings to tranquil retirements. Each day brings a distinct tale, revealing the complexities and definitions of love that bind the characters together in their shared experiences.
- 2005
Woman in the Mirror
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The book presents an incisive essay by art historian Anne Hollander, focusing on Richard Avedon's portrayal of women during a transformative era. It explores how Avedon's photography captured the evolving social dynamics, cultural ideals, and fashion trends over fifty years, providing a unique perspective on women's representation in art and society.
- 1993
This is an illustrated study of the representation of the body and clothing in Western art, from Greek sculpture and vase painting, through medieval and Renaissance portraits, to contemporary films and fashion photography.