Though he himself was a distinguished painter and illustrator; Albert-Charles-August Racinet (1825ndash;1893) is best remembered for two monumental color-plate publications he edited: Le Costume historique (Historic Costume) and LOrnement polychrome (Color Ornament).LOrnement polychrome; a visual record in color of ornament and decorative arts from all over the world and throughout history to the end of the 18th century; eventually included 220 plates. The first 100 plates (Series I) appeared in ten installments between 1869 and 1873. A first edition of 5000 copies in volume form was published shortly after the completion of the installments; a second edition appearing as early as 1875.This edition contains all the plates from Series I; with brief new English captions that summarize the French text. The copious material; ranging from Europe to Oceania and from ancient Egypt to just before 1800; is derived from architecture; painting; woodwork; metalwork; leatherwork; textiles; and many other art forms. Racinets often-repeated purpose in publishing these decorative masterpieces was the encouragement and improvement of the arts of his own day; not only so-called fine arts but also the commercial arts involved in the designing and selling of manufactured goods. Dovers reissue of the plates; recognizing their perennial value and appeal; naturally is meant to serve the same purpose. Racinets breadth of insight and catholicity of taste; truly enlightening for his day; give his selection a welcome variety and a consistently high standard of excellence; while the consummate skill of his artistic fellow workers and of his printer/publisher; the celebrated Firmin-Didot company; make these plates true works of art in their own right.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. I liked this bookBy CustomerI liked this book; but felt a bit bad for Bobby..Shes a lovely gal; and I dont think she was treated well by some of these guys. She really admired them because of their celebrity; but they were unkind.. It was not a thoroughly entertaining read; as it was a bit sad. She was living in a place where youth and beauty is a commodity.. But; Im glad I purchased the book..And I wish her well..0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Cherry PieBy keithI never knew about her life in detail. I just knew her as the girl in the cherry pie video and being linked to rockers. Its a quick read and fascinating. Horrible how she was so addicted to drugs. It sounds like she has found peace in her life. I wish her andJani could have made it. Too many demons he had. I saw him perform with Great White before he died. At the time; he sounded great and looked happy. LA lures people in and spits them out. True here.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Loved It!By HeidiThis is a glorious; trashy; fabulous memoir. Lots of drugs; sex; and celebrity gossip! I had the hugest crush on Bobbie when she was on Star Search and who doesnt remember her in Cherry Pie? Bobbie had no problem opening herself up and being honest; exposing her mistakes; missed opportunities; and failures. I respect her self awareness and willingness to own up to her screw ups. She acknowledges that she was damaged and did things she shouldnt have. Plus she just seems like an incredibly sweet person and I hope her future brings her what she wants and needs. Apparently she has a second book coming out and; oh my god; I cant wait to get my hands on it!