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Spoken For: The Art and Glory of Bespoke    by Ravis Custom Tailors
Price: $9.99 USD. 80910 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Applied arts.

A Comprehensive Look at the World of Tailoring and Rediscovering Your Personal Style. Written by a Custom Tailor in business for 30 years, this book shares insights into how to dress well and what to think of when considering your wardrobe. A must read for those you like to Look Good.
Mode, où est ta victoire ?    by Guillaume Erner
Price: $8.99 USD. 68750 words. Language: French. Published by Editions de  L'Herne  on March 14, 2013. Essay » Sociology.

La mode ne donne pas simplement du bonheur aux uns et des soucis aux autres, du travail à beaucoup, des obsessions à certains ; elle peut également être matière à pensée. La chose pouvait-elle surprendre ? Probablement pas, car, à bien y songer la mode se situe au carrefour des obsessions du contemporain. La mode c’est à la fois le corps et l’argent, la matière et le rapport à l’autre.
Whence Veracity: can photographs be trusted?    by Michael Shapter
Price: $4.99 USD. 73330 words. Language: English. Published on June 30, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Fine art.

This book examines if traditional and digital photographs can be truthful renditions of the world. It traces the history of photography’s veracity and explores characteristics of photographs that aid or preclude veracity. It outlines factors that continue a belief in photography's high veracity, drawing conclusions in light of post-referential pictures