In this richly illustrated work, watch expert Herbert James recounts the exciting histories and notable moments of the 23 most famous watch brands in the world and the histories of their most legendary models, with more than 290 wristwatches included. In this updated edition, the list of luxury watchmakers, with names such as A. Lange & Söhne or Blancpain, Breitling, Cartier, and Glashütte Original through to Rolex and Zenith, has been expanded to include the IWC, Longines, and Tudor brands. The 272 pages of this handbook offer fascinating insights into international watch culture.
James Herbert Ordre des livres
James Herbert fut une figure de proue de la fiction thriller et horreur britannique et mondiale. Son style innovant mêlait avec maestria des éléments d'horreur et de thriller, explorant les territoires d'ombre du mal pour évoquer une menace pesante et une tension croissante. Ses œuvres, largement traduites, ont obtenu une reconnaissance mondiale, consolidant sa réputation d'écrivain de profondeur et d'originalité dont les romans sont devenus des classiques du genre.







- 2023
- 2014
Die erfolgreichsten Armbanduhren
Marken & Modelle. Über 600 Fotos und 272 Seiten geballte Information für Uhrenfreunde und Sammler!
Die große Armbanduhren-Bibel zum kleinen Preis! Aktualisierte und erweiterte Auflage aus dem Jahr 2021! Dieses Buch zeigt die schönsten und bedeutendsten Armbanduhren aller Zeiten in einem kiloschweren Bild- und Geschenkband zum absoluten Top-Preis! Über 600 Bilder und 272 Seiten geballte Information! Dieses mit über 600 großformatigen Uhren-Bildern illustrierte Werk erzählt die spannenden Entstehungsgeschichten der berühmtesten Uhrenmarken der Welt. Die umfassenden Informationen und die Vielzahl an erstklassigen Bildern lassen keine Wünsche offen - eine wahre Fundgrube für Uhren-Liebhaber! In diesem reich illustrierten Werk erzählt Uhrenexperte Herbert James die spannenden Entstehungsgeschichten der berühmtesten 23 Uhrenmarken der Welt und ihrer legendärsten Modelle. Manufakturen mit so klingenden Namen wie A. Lange & Söhne oder Blancpain, Breitling, Cartier und Glashütte Original bis hin zu Rolex und Zenith wurden in der aktualisierten Ausgabe durch die Marken IWC, Longines und Tudor ergänzt. Auf 272 Seiten bietet dieses Handbuch faszinierende Einblicke in die internationale Uhrenkultur. Eine Fundgrube für Uhren-Freunde und das ultimative Geschenk für Uhren-Liebhaber!
- 2013
Patek Philippe Highlights
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
A young rebel named Antoni Norbert Patek de Prawdzic fled war-torn Poland in 1832 and embarked upon a career path that led him to watchmaker Jean-Adrien Philippe, inventor of the revolutionary built-in crown winding mechanism. In the 160 years since the pair founded Patek Philippe, the line has remained, without a doubt, one of the most traditional and noble watch manufacturers in the world. This illustrated book couples the most exclusive and beautiful timepieces the Genevan brand has ever manufactured with informative history and alluring photographs. Featured inside are several of the most popular examples from three of the company's outstanding watch families: the uncomplicated but cherished Calatrava collection, the groundbreaking sports line Nautilus, and the cross-generational Gondolo family. Each watch is accompanied by a complete list of technical specifications. This book is an essential acquisition for both casual fans and long-time connoisseurs of the brand.
- 2013
Ash
- 704pages
- 25 heures de lecture
Ghosts and conspiracy theories, enter the horrifying world created by James Herbert.
- 2013
Rolex highlights
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
No Swiss watch brand has a more powerful reputation than Rolex. The name has long been synonymous with luxury watches of enormous prestige and the highest quality. Since the Genevan manufacturer's founding by Hans Wilsdorf in 1908, these precious timepieces have become coveted around the world. In this overview, become acquainted with Rolex's exciting history, which has been almost constantly characterized by success and expansion. At the same time, examine the highlights of the most important models, primarily from the current collection, presented here in detailed images with complete technical specifications and accurate prices. This compact volume is a fine starting point for the novice collector and an efficient guide for the aficionado.
- 2012
The Dark
- 442pages
- 16 heures de lecture
As it feeds off human souls, who will stop the darkness from destroying mankind?
- 2009
Гэйб Калег, опасаясь за душевное состояние жены, которая винит себя в исчезновении их младшего ребенка, снимает дом в тихой провинции, куда и перевозит семью. Несуразный и зловещий особняк мало похож на тихое, уютное жилище - Крикли-холл полон призраков и загадок. Много лет назад, еще во время Второй мировой воины, эти места сильно пострадали от страшного наводнения, а все обитатели Крикли-холла погибли. Только ли стихия лишила их жизни? И чего желают призраки, населяющие таинственный дом? Новый роман Джеймса Герберта, признанного мастера мистики, соперника самого Стивена Кинга, писателя, книги которого переведены более чем на тридцать языков, впервые на русском языке!
- 2006
The Secret of Crickley Hall
- 400pages
- 14 heures de lecture
"There is an old, empty house in Devil's Cleave, a deep gorge that leads from the high moors down to the harbour village of Hollow Bay. The house is Crickley Hall and it's large and grim, somehow foreboding. It's rumoured to be haunted. It's thought to hold a secret." "Despite some reservations, the Caleighs move in, searching for respite in this beautiful part of North Devon, seeking peace and perhaps to come to terms with what's happened to them as a family. But all is not well with the house. They hear unaccountable noises. A cellar door they shut every night is always open again in the morning. They see things that cannot be real." "The house is the last place the Caleighs should have come to, for the terror that unfolds is beyond belief. Soon they will discover the secret horror of Crickley Hall."--BOOK JACKET.


