Friday, April 26, 2013

Books that fetched BIllion - Other

Luxury is the second name of Middle East, and keeping with the tradition, Ferrari S.p.A. and Opus Media Group launched the Official Ferrari Opus weighs a 37kg 852 pages mega book at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. The book will feature over 2,000 rare pictures including a brilliant photo essay by contributed by photographer Rankin.Former US President George W. Bush has brought out his latest memoir called Decision Points. Random House is the publisher of this book and they have recently brought out a limited edition of this memoir.Limited to just 1,000 copies, these books will all be in hardcover, will be hand numbered, packed into smart slipcases, and shrink wrapped. The paper used is also special, all of them being high quality and acid-free. They have been bound in a full cloth case with foil stamping. To keep a track on your last page, there is also a ribbon marker attached. Plus, a special color photo frontpiece that you wont get in the regular hard cover edition. Each book from this edition will be personally signed by Bush himself.One can purchase it from November 30th, but can be pre-ordered now as well. The retail price is $350, but you can get it slightly cheaper for $311.50 at Barnes & Noble.The Fancy Colored Diamond Book is a wealth of information as well as an interesting read. The uniqueness of this book is that it provides in-depth knowledge, as well as technical information about fancy color diamonds, and diamonds in general, written in a user-friendly manner. This book is a must for every connoisseur and lover of diamonds of every age and status, from every country. It is especially useful for the experienced diamantaire but no doubt would be of interest to the private diamond high-end consumer, said the author, Eden Rachminov. Rachminov is a third generation diamond trader and managing owner of Rachminov Diamonds 1891.One of the most interesting variations of the gem is the Chameleon. Chameleon diamonds will quite literally change color depending on how they are treated. According to the book, these diamonds are typically a greenish hue, however when heated to more than 200 degrees Celsius or simply left in the dark for about 24 hours they will change to a more yellow or orange shade. The book also goes into detail regarding cuts, value, how to understand a Diamond Grading Chart and much more. If you are a fan of diamonds, are in the market to buy jewelry featuring the gem or are simply in need of a great new coffee table book, this is a great purchase.Bill Boyajian, former President of the Gemological Institute of America said, In my 31 years with the Gemological Institute of America, the last 20 as president, I recognize the tremendous value of this book. I therefore encourage anyone interested in obtaining knowledge and an appreciation of fancy color diamonds to read it. Eden Rachminov has truly done a masterful job in this very important contribution to the literature on these glorious gems.Vermon t-based sporting outfitters Orvis had published a great new book on fly fishings premium destinations. Great Hunting Lodges of North America: Wingshootings Finest Destinations (Rizzoli) is a sumptuously illustrated look at the very best upland and waterfowl hunting destinations around. Profiles of almost 20 featured Orvis destinations celebrate the great American sporting tradition and include detailed information on the local game species and wildlife, the lodge and the surrounding countryside, along with in-depth sidebars on key game birds and sporting dogs. Featured lodges include the Eagle Nest Lodge in Montana, Flying B Ranch in Idaho, Greystone Castle in Texas, The High Lonesome Ranch in Colorado, Mexicos Rancho Caracol, Deer Creek Lodge in Kentucky, Harris Springs Sportsmans Preserve in South Carolina and Pine Hill Plantation in Georgia.





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