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The Stylish Life: Cocktail Parties

Series: Stylish Life
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An entertaining visual journey through the most iconic cocktail parties, with nostalgic black and white images and vibrant colour photos of celebrities, entertainers, and models in luxurious settings. With chapters on destinations, people, fashion, and art & design, The Stylish Life: Cocktail Parties delves into the... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A glittering tribute to the elegance and excitement of high society gatherings and thrilling Hollywood nightlife, this book celebrates the timeless appeal of cocktail parties.

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An entertaining visual journey through the most iconic cocktail parties, with nostalgic black and white images and vibrant colour photos of celebrities, entertainers, and models in luxurious settings. With chapters on destinations, people, fashion, and art & design, The Stylish Life: Cocktail Parties delves into the world of cocktail culture, showcasing dazzling nightlife, sumptuous pool parties, and opulent yacht events. An additional section with classic cocktail recipes provides plenty of inspiration for your own party.

High-quality photography captures the essence of a fascinating lifestyle full of beauty and prestige.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783961716661

Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 February 2025

Country: Germany

Imprint: teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG

Illustration: 60 Illustrations, black and white; 60 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Edited by Elizabeth Smith

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 287.0mm

Height: 223.0mm

Weight: 1186g

Pages: 180

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Arts & Culture Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Non-Fiction Series: Stylish Life Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Elizabeth Smith is a writer and editor who celebrates the stories that bring art, history, sports, fashion, lifestyle, and pop culture to life. A sought-after collaborator and chronicler, she has worked with filmmakers, artists and photographers, scientists, a former CIA agent, and more to capture the unexpected, the extraordinary, the inspiring, and the delightful in words and pictures. Smith loves spaghetti westerns and superheroes, her cocktails classic, and her race cars red. She is based in New York City and near Joshua Tree, California.

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