The Magic of Watches

2019-01-30 Clock and watch making

Author : Louis Nardin
Release : 2019-01-30
Genre : Clock and watch making
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Book Rating : 286/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Magic of Watches by : Louis Nardin

Download or read book The Magic of Watches written by Louis Nardin. This book was released on 2019-01-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a beautiful watch? How do you make a good choice? "The Magic of Watches" explains how and why these little objects are so precious, fascinating and exciting. The Magic of Watches loves paradoxes: why a one-million-dollar watch might be less precise and more fragile than one that costs 15 dollars. The Magic of Watches comes back to the origins of the measurement of time: how did we go from the water clock to the wristwatch? The Magic of Watches dares to speak about technique: how does a mechanical movement work? How does a quartz watch work? The Magic of Watches delves into details: what is a "complication" and when do we speak about "chronometer"? The Magic of Watches likes art: how do we enamel a dial? The Magic of Watches is unique: it focuses in detail on the basics in order to understand and love watches better.

A Man & His Watch

2017-10-31 Design

Author : Matt Hranek
Release : 2017-10-31
Genre : Design
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 199/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book A Man & His Watch written by Matt Hranek. This book was released on 2017-10-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.” —T: The New York Times Style Magazine "There are a bunch of beautifully illustrated watch books out there, but A Man & His Watch by Matt Hranek is more than that. It speaks to the nature of watches as deeply personal items." —Gear Patrol, Coffee Table Books Our Staff Can’t Live Without Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after watch in the world, is now in the possession of his daughter Clea, who wears it every day in his memory. Franklin Roosevelt wore an elegant gold Tiffany watch, gifted to him by a friend on his birthday, to the famous Yalta Conference where he shook the hands of Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. JFK’s Omega worn to his presidential inauguration, Ralph Lauren’s watch purchased from Andy Warhol’s personal collection, Sir Edmund Hillary’s Rolex worn during the first-ever summit of Mt. Everest . . . these and many more compose the stories of the world’s most coveted watches captured in A Man and His Watch. Matthew Hranek, a watch collector and NYC men’s style fixture, has traveled the world conducting firsthand interviews and diving into exclusive collections to gather the never-before-told stories of 76 watches, completed with stunning original photography of every single piece. Through these intimate accounts and Hranek’s storytelling, the watches become more than just timepieces and status symbols; they represent historical moments, pioneering achievements, heirlooms, family mementos, gifts of affection, and lifelong friendships.

Ship of Magic

2003-12-30 Fiction

Author : Robin Hobb
Release : 2003-12-30
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 250/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Ship of Magic written by Robin Hobb. This book was released on 2003-12-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in a seafaring fantasy trilogy that George R. R. Martin has described as “even better than the Farseer Trilogy—I didn’t think that was possible.” Bingtown is a hub of exotic trade and home to a merchant nobility famed for its liveships—rare vessels carved from wizardwood, which ripens magically into sentient awareness. Now the fortunes of one of Bingtown’s oldest families rest on the newly awakened liveship Vivacia. For Althea Vestrit, the ship is her rightful legacy. For Althea’s young nephew, wrenched from his religious studies and forced to serve aboard the Vivacia, the ship is a life sentence. But the fate of the ship—and the Vestrits—may ultimately lie in the hands of an outsider: the ruthless buccaneer captain Kennit, who plans to seize power over the Pirate Isles by capturing a liveship and bending it to his will. Don’t miss the magic of the Liveship Traders Trilogy: SHIP OF MAGIC • MAD SHIP • SHIP OF DESTINY

The Book of English Magic

2010-10-14 Body, Mind & Spirit

Author : Philip Carr-Gomm
Release : 2010-10-14
Genre : Body, Mind & Spirit
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Book Rating : 602/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Book of English Magic written by Philip Carr-Gomm. This book was released on 2010-10-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to England’s rich history of magical lore and practice “for readers of works like Harry Potter who have grown up a bit into wanting to know more” (The Hermetic Library). Through experiments to try and places to visit, as well as a historical exploration of magic and interviews with leading magicians, The Book of English Magic will introduce you to the extraordinary world that lies beneath the surface. Magic runs through the veins of English history, part of daily life from the earliest Arthurian legends to Aleister Crowley to the novels of Tolkien and Philip Pullman, and from the Druids to Freemasonry and beyond. Richly illustrated and deeply knowledgeable, this book is an invaluable source for anyone curious about magic and wizardry, or for sophisticated practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge. “Playful and serious, respectful and amused . . . this will remain the standard work for years to come.” —The Sunday Telegraph “A magical mystery tour.” —The Times “Fabulous.” —Daily Express “Lucid and wonderfully easy to read . . . While it is indeed a perfect book for the ‘intelligent novice’ it’s far more than that—it’s a serious, in-depth survey of a massive topic.” —WitchVox “An accessible and immensely readable book . . . A fascinating insight into a hidden world.” —Booksquawk

The Magic of Old Gold Watches

2023-12-29 Antiques & Collectibles

Author : Lew Hollander
Release : 2023-12-29
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
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Download or read book The Magic of Old Gold Watches written by Lew Hollander. This book was released on 2023-12-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lew Hollander has a beautiful collection of antique old gold watches. He states that he "just wants to get you prepared for life in the late 1880s and see what comfort and joy was derived from those beautiful pocket watches. They were an achievement of great engineering and art combined." Eight antique watches with photos and stories are presented here for the audience to enjoy and learn. The purpose of this book is to get to the life surrounding the gold pocket watches, and the magic within them. Each watch is different and has a different story all of its own.

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