Books published by publisher Conran Octopus

Leon was founded on the twin principles that food can both taste good and do you good. In this book, Leon authors Jane Baxter and John Vincent bring together 100 recipes for fresh, vibrant, delicious salads that will have you feeling healthy and happy.Divided into chapters that include Classics, Naturally Fast, Salads for Friends, Family Salads and Lunchbox, this book contains salads for all tastes and all occasions. Whether you're looking for a bright salad with which to dazzle your friends, or a simple salad to take to the office, this book is a must-have kitchen staple.Recipes include: Pink Quinoa SaladPolish Herring SaladHam Hock and Lentil SaladVietnamese Chicken Salad with Rice NoodlesCourgetti with Pesto and Grated Ricotta SalataBacon Fried Corn with Greens, Pork and Crisp Sweet PotatoBlack Rice Salad with Peas, Egg and a Curry DressingAsparague, Couscous, Feta & Orange Leon Original Superfood Hot-smoked Salmon, Beetroot, Horseradish & Dill

A colorful guide to this simple yet satisfying craft, with 16 stylish projects aimed specifically at the beginner, from a gem-studded brooch to a dazzling sunflower serving bowl. Filled with color photos and ready-to-use designs, now in a paperback edition. Combining the tactile enjoyment of layering and molding paper with the imaginative process of painting and finishing, papier mache can transform the most humble materials into delightful, feather-light creations. In Papier Mache, Juliet Bawden guides the reader through 16 projects using a range of papers, from old newsprint to brightly colored foils and elegant handmade sheets. Start with simple constructions, such as celestial napkin rings or a farmyard mobile, before trying your hand at a gilded bowl, a witty country clock, or a clutch of pastel tulips. The projects require only the most basic materials, and 110 step-by-step color photos clarify techniques. Also covered is a vast range of finishes--such as painting, glazing, wax resist, and decoupage--and 12 pages of pull-out templates provide all the necessary designs. Among Juliet Bawden's many books are Clock Works, Decorative Boxes, and The Hat Box. 96 pp 8 1/2 x 11 110 color photos, 40 color artworks

Illustrated with fabulous images from Vogue 's archive, Vogue: The Gown is the ultimate book for fashion lovers. In Vogue: The Gown , Jo Ellison has gathered more than 300 images and grouped them into five thematic chapters: Classical , Fantasy , Drama , Decorative and Modern . The book provides an evocative celebration of almost a century of fashion history, showcasing the work of photographers including Tim Walker , Nick Knight , David Bailey , Herb Ritts , Norman Parkinson , Corinne Day , Cecil Beaton and Horst . Something about a gown's intrinsic construction, unashamed opulence and sheer feminine romance ignites in us the promise of fairy-tale adventure and unparalleled glamour. The magical gowns featured here give full reign to those fantasies, be they the sublime yet simple classical creations of Madame Grés, the heavenly bodies sculpted by Azzedine Alaïa, the lean, seductive lines of a Deco-inspired silhouette or huge tulle poufs fit for a princess. Now available in a new format with a luxurious real cloth cover, at a more pocket-friendly price of £30, this is essential reading for fashionistas everywhere.