Michael Farr is a British journalist recognized as an expert on the comic series The Adventures of Tintin and its creator, Hergé. He has authored several books exploring this beloved work and has also translated numerous titles into English. His contributions offer readers insightful explorations into the rich world and enduring legacy of Tintin.
Focusing on the intrinsic design of everyday household items, this 1952 book delves into how these objects reflect human creativity and functionality. It explores the relationship between form and purpose, highlighting the artistry and practicality embedded in the items we often take for granted. Through insightful analysis, the author encourages readers to appreciate the thoughtful design behind familiar objects, revealing their significance in daily life.
This complete guide to the world of Tintin, lavishly illustrated with photographs, illustrations, sketches and maps is the perfect gift for any Tintin fan.
Before Frederick the Great, Berlin was small and provincial, but as Prussian influence was extended by military force, it adopted a vital role and became a city to vie in elegance and splendour with the other capitals of Europe, embarking on a period of hectic cultural activity and expansion. This companion guide takes the reader through the years that saw Napoleon enter Berlin, the great industrialization that gave rise to the workers' movements, and the daring and exciting 1920s, when Marlene Dietrich starred in "Blue Angel", and describes how all that was vibrant and original in the city was stifled and silenced by Hitler and the Nazis. The post-war division was cruel and illogical, and ended only with the opening of the Wall in November 1989, which made way for the new capital of a reunited Germany. Michael Farr's first book, "Vanishing Borders", was shortlisted for the Thomas Cook Award in 1992. He has lived in Germany for more than ten years.
The author presents his impresssions of East Germany before, during and after its revolution. A foreign correspondent in Germany, he witnessed and reported the rigid hand of communism in the East and its overthrow, the joy of the Wall coming down and the festivities surrounding German unification.