Bøker av John Peacock

Covering Western costume from Ancient Egypt to contemporary haute couture, this is a companion volume to Peacock's "Fashion Sourcebooks". The range of drawings reveals not only national characteristics but also social divisions, and provide a detailed reference for students and professionals alike.

Offers a comprehensive and detailed history and sourcebook of shoes. This title charts the development of different kinds and styles of footwear for both men and women from earliest times to the present day.

A squirrel who is scared of heights and can't climb trees. Another who is allergic to acorns. Squirrels playing jockeys and 'horse racing' on dogs. How squashed-up Squidgy got his name. And how last in sports day races Twiggy came out a winner.The squirrels' escapades sometimes get them into difficulties and contain an important but gentle safety message for children.But all's well in the end, partly thanks to Wise Old Owl and even the fire brigade.There is never a dull moment in the exciting adventures of Squidgy, his brother and sisters, and their friends.Even Squidgy says that one of the stories is the nuttiest thing he has ever heard of.So, join them in the wonderful wood where they all live and join in the fun.

With echoes of the myth of Romulus and Remus, Children of the Wolf is a dark, engrossing play with an intensely shocking twist.

This book covers the history of the city of Edinburgh from the first Mesolithic explorers who camped on the shores of the Forth some 10,000 years ago to the controversies of modern times.

Based on a study of Van Dyck's "Self-portrait with a Sunflower", this book examines the picture's context in the symbolic discourses of the period and in the artist's oeuvre. The portrait is interpreted as a programmatic statement of his view of the art of painting.

Offering full-colour history of costume, this illustrated work is intended for children. With over 320 hand-drawn illustrations, and descriptions on every page, it offers a survey of Western costume. It seeks to serve as an educational resource.

An edition combining all seven books in John Peacock's "Fashion Sourcebooks" series, which charts in meticulous drawings the development of women's and men's clothing in the 20th century. It will be useful for the library of fashion students, historians and collectors.