Art & Aspirations: The Randlords of South Africa and their collections
Author: Michael Stevenson | Published: Random Struik
The late-19th-century discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa was a momentous event in the history of the British Empire that saw some entrepreneurs amassing enormous wealth. How these ‘Randlords’ used their wealth to try and win acceptance into the higher realms of British society is the subject of this book, with specific reference to their acquisition of famous artworks. Of particular interest to the author is the role that art, in the eyes of the Randlords, played in establishing their respectability, and how their collections were intended to project their social view of themselves. The text, based on highly lauded research, examines an aspect of cultural and social history pertaining to both South Africa and England that has rarely been considered. A wealth of photographs depicts not only the works under discussion, but the Randlords themselves and the surroundings they occupied. As a study of collecting art, this book affirms the importance of art collections today and the on-going value of art itself. A special gift for art fanatics or someone who loves to have beautiful coffee table books or anything interesting in their home.
About the author:
Art historian and art dealer in southern African art, Michael Stevenson is based in Cape Town where he works closely with collectors, public and corporate galleries in SA and abroad. Being particularly interested in the work of 19th-century South African artists, he co-ordinated an exhibition and catalogue of Thomas Baines’ work in the collections of London scientific institutions in 1999.
Christmas with Gordon
Author: Gordon Ramsay | Publisher: Penguin Books
Gordon Ramsay is a well-known celebrity chef and in this beautiful guide he gives inspiration, advice and 75 failsafe and delicious recipes for all occasions over the Christmas period. The stars of the show are 5 Christmas Feasts - suitable for whenever you choose to have your main Christmas meal. The menus are built around a choice of 5 main course centrepieces - turkey, goose, beef, ham or sea bass – and include starters, accompaniments and desserts for each. To take the stress out of Christmas Gordon offers masses of advice on ordering, shopping, preparation and timing. Also included is a great chapter on Party Food, and inspired recipes for Breakfast and Brunch, Lunches and Suppers, and Sweet Treats. Gordon’s favourite Christmas ingredients, including stilton, smoked salmon, turkey and ham, are highlighted with suggestions for creative ways to use them over the Christmas period. Advice on wines and party drinks, cheese and other festive ingredients complete this invaluable guide to the perfect Christmas. This book will not only be a welcome addition to the Christmas table and an ideal gift for the foodies in your life.
About the author:
Gordon has become a star of the small screen both in the UK and internationally, with two top rated shows in the US. Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares and Hell’s Kitchen are both into their third and ninth series respectively, whilst his latest show, Masterchef US, is now in its second series and is proving to be another massive hit with viewers. Gordon has also published a number of books, many of which have become best sellers across the world, notably his autobiography, Roasting in Hell’s Kitchen.
Gordon lives with his wife and four children in South London, along with their two bulldogs Rumpole and Romeo.
Vir die Afrikaanse lesers
Kos in ’n Kits vir Volgehoue Energie
Skrywers: Gabi Steenkamp en Celynn Erasmus | Uitgewer: NB Publishers
As jy gesondheidsbewus is of iemand ken wat is, is hierdie boek ideaal vir jou. Ons weet almal dat gesonde kos en kos met ’n hoë voedingswaarde baie belangrik is vir ons langtermyn gesondheid en energievlakke elke dag. Maar helaas, met druk programme en vol werksdae bly dit ’n groot uitdaging om goed en gesond te eet. Die boek is ’n praktiese, doenbare gids vir gewone mense met vol lewens en baie verskillende verpligtinge. Met dié boek se hulp kan enigiemand elke dag gesond en gebalanseerd eet . Met ’n paar kleinerige veranderinge kan groot verskille gemaak word. Geniet byvoorbeeld steeds wegneem-pizzas en hamburgers – maar pas jou porsie-grootte aan en sit kleurryke groentes of slaai by… Met dié nuttige boek byderhand kan jy beter besluite oor kos-kombinasies maak en sonder sukkel baie beter eet. ’n Lekker boek om oor die Kerstyd uit te probeer!
Also available in Engels.
Oor die skrywers
Gabi Steenkamp: Gabi Steenkamp is al langer as 25 jaar in die privaat praktyk en praktiseer tans in Johannesburg. Sy is ’n besonder praktiese dieetkundige en is ook die skrywer van verskeie artikels en die aanbieder van talle slypskole en lesings oor voeding en ander verwante onderwerpe.
Celynn Erasmus: Celynn Erasmus is ook ’n registreerde diëetkundige en professionele spreker. Sy het ’n vars aanslag en haar idees spreek veral tot die jonger generasie van besige ma’s en professionele mense met min tyd.
Een-twee-drie op die tafel
Skrywer: Bernice van der Merwe | Uitgewer: NB Publishers
“Wat eet ons vanaand?” is ’n vraag wat ons almal gereeld laat kopkrap. Een-twee-drie op die tafel maak antwoorde maklik. Dit is ook die ideale oplossing vir diegene wat voltyds werk en nie in die aand lus is om ure voor die stoof deur te bring nie. Dit maak ook naweke makliker. Die boek bevat ’n groot verskeidenheid idees vir maklike en blitsige disse. Hierdie heerlike, gesonde geregte kan almal binne 10 tot 40 minute gemaak word en gereed wees om te geniet. Die boek is in vier afdelings verdeel: maaltye binne 20 minute; maaltye binne 30 minute; maaltye 40 minute; en ’n hoofstuk met splinternuwe idees vir maaltye wat bestaan uit klaargaar kositems wat jy koop en eenvoudig bymekaar sit. Dis ’n lieflike Kersgeskenk vir al jou werkende vriendinne of vir jouself!
Also available in Engels!
Oor die skrywer:
Bernice van der Merwe het haar loopbaan as kos- en dekorskrywer asook stilis by verskeie titels begin. Sy is tans Huisgenoot en YOU se kosstilis. Sy het ook saam met Arina du Plessis die uiters suksesvolle en gewilde Partytjies is Pret reeks die lig laat sien.
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