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Contents
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Rankin Vs Rankin
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Tucci
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McLaren
Counted among the great photographers
and filmmakers of our time, Rankin’s strong
sensorial style has led him to move beyond
fashion and beauty into a world of atmospheric
storytelling. In his own words, he gives us a very
personal interpretation of his legendary work.
Award-winning Italian-American actor Stanley
Tucci has directed five films and appeared in
over seventy, and is the winner of two Golden
Globes and two Emmys. It’s easy to see why
he is considered on of the cinemas’s finest
character actors.
From the fearless drivers behind the wheel,
to the ingenious engineers, designers and
technicians behind the scenes, the McLaren
mindset remains the same – the relentless
pursuit of perfection and the willingness
to push the boundaries of the possible.
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Alexander the Great
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The Royal Touch
130
The Earl & the Pharaoh
Crowned the unchallenged King of British
fashion, Lee Alexander McQueen was the head
of a sublime fashion house, ruled by exquisite
fury and savage beauty. His collections were
at once offensive and beautiful, and his pure
genius, his unbounded creativity and his
meticulous craftsmanship still lie at the
very foundationof the brand.
We get up close and personal with a selection
of Royal Warrant holders to discover what it
truly means to have the royal seal of approval,
and delve into the history behind this
ancient tradition of recognising exceptional
craftsmanship.
Between the autumn of 1922 and spring 1923,
a door to the ancient Egyptian world was
opened. The discovery of the tomb of
Tutankhamun would be the most astonishing
archaeological find of the century. We find out
the thrilling behind-the-scenes story of the 5th
Earl of Carnarvon, whose passion and ability
to finance this project allowed the discovery
to take place.
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Obsession
96
The Carpet Man
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Ten reasons we love
Obsession is one of Europe’s premier
gastronomic events with guest chefs travelling
in from all over the world. We uncover the
history of Obsession and go behind the scenes
with Northcote’s Executive Chef Lisa GoodwinAllen, discovering why other award-winning
chefs are invited to participate in and celebrate
this incredible gastronomic experience.
As the UK’s leading authority on carpets
from the Middle East, Bruce Lepere
joined Liberty London at the age of 16
as a carpenter and now owns the rug and
oriental furniture department, where he
personally picks every piece. He shares with
us some of his encyclopaedic knowledge
and amazing stories.
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Master Weave
106
Abbey Road
We journey into the heart of the Outer Hebrides,
the remote home of the world-famous Harris
Tweed. Crafted by hand without the aid of
automation or electricity, weavers’ skills take
months to learn and years to master.
Abbey Road Studios is the most famous
recording studio in the world, renowned
for its creativity and technological excellence.
We go behind the scenes to discover why the
building at number 3 Abbey Road is not only
a place of pilgrimage for music fans across the
world, but remains a pinnacle of excellence
for artists and creatives energised by its unique
and powerful history.
Holland & Holland
Holland & Holland is the very hallmark
of fine British gunmaking and shooting.
The knowledge that has been passed down
over generations flows into every shotgun
and rifle produced today.
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