Dark Beauty focuses on the minute detail in Harry Clarke’s stained-glass windows, particularly in the borders and lower panels of his work. Clarke’s brilliance as a graphic artist is clearly visible in his book illustrations, which are imbued with precise attention to intricate designs, and he applied the same lavish focus to every facet of his stained glass. The title ‘Dark Beauty’ refers to the duality of Clarke’s work that sees delicate angels juxtaposed with macabre, grotesque figures, and represents the partially hidden details that dwell in the background of his windows – motifs, accessories, flora, fauna and diminutive characters – which may be missed in light of the dominance of the central subjects. The authors spent many years photographing Clarke’s windows in Ireland, England, America and Australia, and the resulting 60,000 photos have been carefully whittled down to 500 glorious images. Dark Beauty will provide lovers of Clarke’s stained glass with the opportunity to view previously obscured or unnoticed details in all their unique beauty and inspire their own travels to view Clarke’s work.

Giovanni Fabiano, a vampire mafia boss, is bound by an ancient curse that has condemned him to eternal solitude. In the shadowy corners of the city, he roams the night, seeking the heart of beauty destined to break his curse. Sophia, a mortal with a mysterious past, finds herself drawn to Giovanni, unaware of the dark secrets that bind him. As their fates intertwine, they must navigate a world of danger, power, and forbidden love. DARK BEAUTY is a tale of passion, destiny, and the enduring power of love against all odds. Genre: Paranormal Romance, Fantasy

Beauty isn’t everything. But Dana Carter doesn’t believe it. After a weekend retreat with her college honors club–including her crush, Ethan–Dana is convinced nothing is worse than living without a skinny body and flawless features. In fact, she might as well never show her face in society again for being overweight, along with the many other imperfections she bears. But when Dana plummets into a ravine on the drive home, she awakens in a strange basement, uninjured and–to her great pleasure–perfectly beautiful. The mysterious young man who saved her is attentive and glad to make her wish come true, but Dana soon learns she must also fulfill his. As the days pass and reality quickly shifts to a nightmare, Dana begins to see through her exceptional beauty, and must find a way to escape her captor's grip before it is too late. This clean short psychological thriller dives into an obsession for beauty and the value of true self as two twisted desires collide in a most unexpected turn of fate. ■ ■ ■ ■ "If you are looking for a well written page turner that makes you think WOW what happened, I highly recommend this book." – Reader Rave "Dark Beauty was not what I expected. It's a story that can speak to a lot of people today." – Reader Rave "...From the beginning to the end, it kept me on the edge of my seat..." – Reader Rave "The story starts out somewhat ordinary, then tosses in a twist that leaves you wondering if it could be real. Definitely a page turner and a quick read." – Reader Rave

DARK BEAUTY features over one hundred photographs by Jack Parsons of New Mexico, culled from his favourite scenes shot over the last twenty-five years. From images of small towns and lonely plains, mountains, rivers, fiestas, and murals to old adobe houses, crumbling walls and dirt roads in Santa Fe, Taos, and elsewhere, it presents a very personal, elegiac vision of the state where he has made his home since the 1970s. These photographs reveal a deep understanding and reverence for a place whose complex, rich history, unique multiculturalism, and unparalleled beauty continue to captivate residents and tourists alike. AUTHOR: Although an experienced cinematographer and director, Jack Parsons is most famous for his elegant book photography that captures the visual heritage of the American Southwest. In recognition of his contributions, he was honoured in 2006 with the New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence and Achievement in the Arts. ILLUSTRATIONS: 100 colour photographs

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My family's fortune has finally turned around. We went from living in a no-tell motel outside of Las Vegas to a high-rise in the upper east side in New York City. Our benefactor is generous--new school, new clothes, new friends. But it doesn't take long for me to realize that something darker lurks beneath the glitz and glamour. DARK BEAUTY is a prequel to the upcoming duet FALLEN RAVEN. In this dark bully romance, we dive into the glitz and glamour of Midtown High, a king-maker school founded by the Society. Author's note: This prequel ends in a cliffhanger. If you like Enzo and Aurora star-crossed lovers story, you can continue to read in the Fallen Raven Duet, coming in June 2022. Welcome to Midtown High!

Western culture has long been fascinated by black women, but a history of enslavement and colonial conquest has variously labeled black women's bodies as "exotic" and "grotesque." In this remarkable cultural history of black female beauty, Janell Hobson explores the enduring figure of the "Hottentot Venus." In 1810, Saartjie Baartman was taken from South Africa to Europe, where she was put on display at circuses, salons, and museums and universities as the "Hottentot Venus." The subsequent legacy of representations of black women's sexuality-from Josephine Baker to Serena Williams to hip-hop and dancehall videos-continues to refer back to this persistent icon. This book analyzes the history of critical and artistic responses to this iconography by black women in contemporary photography, film, literature, music, and dance.

She was the face that launched a thousand ships, the fierce beauty at the heart of Olympus...and she was never ours to claim. *A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Helen of Troy, Achilles, and Patroclus that's as sinful as it is sweet.* In Olympus, you either have the power to rule...or you are ruled. Achilles Kallis may have been born with nothing, but as a child he vowed he would claw his way into the poisonous city's inner circle. Now that a coveted role has opened to anyone with the strength to claim it, he and his partner, Patroclus Fotos, plan to compete and double their odds of winning. Neither expect infamous beauty Helen Kasios to be part of the prize...or for the complicated fire that burns the moment she looks their way. Zeus may have decided Helen is his to give to away, but she has her own plans. She enters into the competition as a middle finger to the meddling Thirteen rulers, effectively vying for her own hand in marriage. Unfortunately, there are those who would rather see her dead than lead the city. The only people she can trust are the ones she can't keep her hands off—Achilles and Patroclus. But can she really believe they have her best interests at heart when every stolen kiss is a battlefield? "Deliciously inventive...Red-hot."—Publishers Weekly STARRED for Neon Gods "I get shivers just thinking of their interactions. SHIVERS."—Mimi Koehler for The Nerd Daily for Neon Gods The World of Dark Olympus: Neon Gods (Hades & Persephone) Electric Idol (Eros & Psyche) Wicked Beauty (Achilles & Patroclus & Helen) Radiant Sin (Apollo & Cassandra)

A Victorian Twist on Beauty And The Beast Bold and brilliant, Georgiana has a gift for fixing machines-from clocks to carriages-while her father has a penchant for finding trouble. In an accidental fire, Georgiana and her father scar the once handsome face of Lord Pichon, cousin to the queen. Rumors of Georgiana's gift raise her family's status. Her incomparable beauty captures the eye of many gentlemen and the wrath of Lord Pichon. Abandoned by his peers and alone in his cold castle, Lord Pichon is determined to enact revenge.When Georgiana's father makes a terrible mistake, she sacrifices herself to pay his debt-as a lowly servant in Lord Pichon's castle. Her wit and warmth begin to thaw Lord Pichon's estate, making him question his version of the past. Will her kindness break the beastly lord or will he hold her family hostage forever?

This slow-burn dark romance is packed with forbidden romance, dangerous adventure, and steamy situations. He's the most beautiful monster she's ever seen Emmy Atler is desperate for a job so she can help her grandfather with his increasing medical bills. She even applies to be a maid for Jason Belmont, recluse writer, who's known more for the murder of his cheating wife and her lover than his popular thrillers. He may have gotten off on a technicality, but everyone knows he's guilty. Just because he's quiet and awkward doesn't mean he's actually innocent. Just because he treats Emmy with warmth and respect doesn't mean he's not capable of killing her with his bare hands - especially considering the fact that he lives in a secluded cabin in the woods of Lake Tahoe. Emmy can scream and no one would hear. Now, with her grandfather's health on the line and the risk of debt closing in, Emmy must do her job and ignore her growing attraction for her employer - especially if she wants to avoid risking her life for a man both brooding and fatal.