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|  | Henry VI, Part One by Randall Martin, William Shakespeare
The historic King Henry VI lived from 1421 to 1471, however, the three plays which bear his name as titles do not concern him as much as those around him, such as Talbot, of HENRY VI, PART I, who is killed as a result of warring British factions while Henry VI is yet a child-king. The play is set during the final stages of the Hundred Years War against France, after the death of Henry V, who had conquered a significant amount French territory during his triumphant reign--most of which is lost during the course of the present drama. The three Henry VI plays, together with Richard III, form a tetralogy that thematically chronicles the disintegration of British dominance, the infighting that ensues, resulting in civil war (The War of the Roses). The tension between chaos and order is paramount. According to most scholarship, Shakespeare wrote the first of the three parts between 1589 and 1590. It was performed first on March 3, 1592 at the Rose Theater. Diaries indicate that it was performed 14 more times before the theaters were closed that season because of an outbreak of plague. Early Shakespeareans were hesitant to attribute HENRY VI, PART 1 to Shakespeare, particularly because of the crude portrayal of Joan of Arc, although it was included in the FIRST FOLIO, 1623; thus there is much speculation regarding this topic. The action begins at the funeral of Henry V, where the Duke of Gloucester and the Bishop of Winchester engage in a disruptive argument about the control of the young King Henry VI. Two messengers, one bringing word of English military losses in France, and a second reporting a French rebellion subsequently interfere with the funeral ceremony. In violation of a previous treaty, Charles Dauphin has been crowned King of France, and motivated the Bastard of Orleance and the Duke of Alanson behind him. A third messenger tells of the capture of the hero Talbot due to the coward Falstaff. Reinforcements are sent to assist the Earl of Salisbury, who leads AUTHOR: Randall Martin, William Shakespeare
PUBLISHER: Viking Penguin
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | A Christmas Carol by Andrew Wheatcroft, Arthur Rackham, Carter Goodrich, Charles Dickens, Christian Birmingham
A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Dickens's tender and comic tale of the Cratchit family, Tiny Tim, and Ebenezer Scrooge--a favorite since it was written in 1843. Badly in need of money, Dickens produced A CHRISTMAS CAROL in six weeks; the first printing of 6,000 copies sold out instantly. In Dickens's original version, Tiny Tim was Tiny Fred, and Scrooge said Bah! but not Humbug! AUTHOR: Andrew Wheatcroft, Arthur Rackham, Carter Goodrich, Charles Dickens, Christian Birmingham
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Richard Meier, Architect by Joseph Rykwert, Kenneth Frampton, Richard Meier
The third volume in the monograph series on the modern architect. This volume concerns 24 of Richard Meier's buildings after 1985, including the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona, and the Museum of Television & Radio in Beverly Hills, California. AUTHOR: Joseph Rykwert, Kenneth Frampton, Richard Meier
PUBLISHER: Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Episode I by Hans Jenssen, Kristin Lund, Richard Chasemore
Uncover the insider story of all the amazing locations from STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE in this stunning new addition to DK's best-selling Star Wars series. Peer right into the buildings, trace the routes of the characters, and learn all the facts about the planets and locales of the blockbuster movie. AUTHOR: Hans Jenssen, Kristin Lund, Richard Chasemore
PUBLISHER: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Burton on Burton by Mark Salisbury
Enhanced by film stills, storyboards, and illustrations of set designs for his films, BURTON ON BURTON called a must for fans by Empire magazine provides insights and information about the man and his work, throwing light on both Burton's unique artistic vision and the extraordinary films that have been the result. AUTHOR: Mark Salisbury
PUBLISHER: Faber & Faber, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | 101 Feng Shui Tips for the Home by Lau Gudbaur, Richard Webster
For thousands of years, people in the Far East have used feng shui to improve their home and live in harmony with the earth. In this book, Webster shows Western readers how to make subtle and inexpensive changes to their homes that can transform their lives. Charts. AUTHOR: Lau Gudbaur, Richard Webster
PUBLISHER: Llewellyn Publications
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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