{"product_id":"tiaras-of-dreams-dreaming-of-tiaras-hardcover","title":"Tiaras of Dreams, Dreaming of Tiaras - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichèle Gazier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKristjana S. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe luxury French jeweler Chaumet celebrates the beauty of tiaras with an exceptionally creative pop-up book featuring ten fairytales in mesmerizing dioramas.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTiaras are symbols of power and sophistication that Chaumet has mastered throughout 240 years of history--crowning the beauty of prestigious clients, from Napoleon's wife, Empress Joséphine, to contem-porary icons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Celebrating their most emblematic examples, this exceptional piece of bookmaking features colorful illustrations and short stories. The ten tableaux, each highlighting one iconic Chaumet piece, invite readers to travel through space and time: strolling in the Malmaison garden with Napoleon and Joséphine; partying during the Roaring Twenties; wandering under the shade of Japanese cherry blossom trees; or dancing on a rooftop in contemporary Shanghai. Timeless and universal, the stories will appeal to a wide audience while intricate details of the laser-cut dioramas captivate the eye. An invitation to daydream, these scenes reflect an enchanting tale that readers can discover in one sitting or indulge in separately, according to their mood.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichèle Gazier\u003c\/b\u003e was a literary critic before she began writing novels, which have won several literary prizes. Her latest publications include Silencieuse (Seuil, 2017) and Les Passantes (Mercure de France, 2020). \u003cb\u003eKristjana S. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is an Icelandic-born illustrator. She has illustrated several books including Alice, Curiouser and Curiouser to accompany the 2021 exhibition at the V\u0026amp;A Museum, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 10.2 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 12, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45616906469420,"sku":"9780847871599","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/tiaras-of-dreams-dreaming-of-tiaras-hardcover","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}