Rete Bibliotecaria della Provincia di Como

Abstract: From his Snow Yak to his very personal interpretation of the California bear, for more than 20 years Mark Ryden has populated an incredible "pop surrealist" bestiary of half-animal, half-plush creatures. Freely inspired by the Rushton toys that enjoyed their heyday in America in the '60s and '70s, these creatures are now the object of a cult worship among fans of the artist, and are one of his marks of distinction in the world of contemporary art. This book reveals the details and backgrounds of the new paintings Mark Ryden has created for his 2020 show at Emmanuel Perrotin's gallery in Shanghai, organized in collaboration with Kasmin Gallery, but also some of his most iconic master-pieces showcasing yaks and others creatures of his own mythology. With a statement from the artist and an essay by Linda Tesner, this pink book will become an instant classic for the lovers of contemporary art and surrealism.

Abstract: Cosmic Egg is the second studio album by Australian hard rock band Wolfmother, released on 23 October 2009. It is the first album by the second lineup of the band, featuring vocalist, songwriter and lead guitarist Andrew Stockdale, bassist and keyboardist Ian Peres, rhythm guitarist Aidan Nemeth and drummer Dave Atkins,formed in 2009 after original members Chris Ross and Myles Heskett left in August 2008. Upon its release, Cosmic Egg peaked at number three on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart, the same position as the band's first album. The album was the only studio release by the band to feature Atkins, who left the band in April 2010 during the Cosmic Egg promotional tour cycle. The album was recorded between April and May 2009 at Sound City Studios and Sunset Sound Studios[7] in Los Angeles, California. The title of the album comes from a position in yoga described by frontman Stockdale as "like the fetal pose". The album's release was promoted throughout 2009 and 2010 by the New Moon Rising World Tour, beginning in September 2009 in Australia. The first song released from the album was the promotional digital download single "Back Round" on 2 June 2009; "New Moon Rising" was the first full single release from Cosmic Egg, on 25 August 2009. (Wikipedia)

Abstract: Granito, Gran per gli amici, ha dodici anni e si è appena trasferito nello sperduto paesino di Carosello con la sua famiglia. A scuola l'unica ad accorgersi di lui è la misteriosa Catalina Catalan, che nasconde un segreto legato alle voragini che da qualche tempo si aprono nel terreno della città inghiottendo case, strade e alberi. Ben presto Gran scopre un mondo di tunnel percorsi dai Vuoti, forze distruttive attirate ovunque dalla tristezza degli esseri umani. Catalina e altri ragazzini come lei sono i Sollevatori che ogni giorno lottano per tenere in piedi la Terra con bastoni e mazze da hockey, e ora Gran è pronto a diventare uno di loro... Età di lettura: da 10 anni.

Abstract: Owen is the organizer of the Montgomery clan, running the family's construction business with an iron fist-and an even less flexible spreadsheet. And though his brothers bust on his compulsive list-making, the Inn BoonsBoro is about to open right on schedule. The only thing Owen didn't plan for was Avery McTavish... Avery's popular pizza place is right across the street from the inn, giving her a first-hand look at its amazing renovation-and a newfound appreciation for Owen. Since he was her first boyfriend when they were kids, Owen has never been far from Avery's thoughts. But the attraction she's feeling for him now is far from innocent. As Avery and Owen cautiously take their relationship to another level, the opening of the inn gives the whole town of Boonsboro a reason to celebrate. But Owen's hard work has only begun. Getting Avery to let down her guard is going to take longer than he expected-and so will getting her to realize that her first boyfriend is going to be her last...