Luxury Equestrian Design (Luxury Books) [Hardcover]

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Book Description

Series: Luxury Books | Publication Date: October 31, 2006

Based on rich and illustrious traditions, equestrian pursuits are glamorous worlds unto themselves. In this high-stakes arena, aristocrats rub shoulders with movie stars and heads of state. This book profiles the trappings surrounding such exclusive pursuits as horse breeding, horse racing, polo and horse auctions. This glamorous domain offers visual treats ranging from finely tooled saddles and tackle to elaborate trophies. We also survey the wide variety of art based on the noble steed and the impeccable clothing and accessories required for these equestrian activities.

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About the Author

Wolfgang Behnken-a passionate rider-spent twelve years as the Art Director of Stern magazine before becoming the Art Director and editor for the German edition of Max. While at Stern, he created the Stern Fotografie Portfolio among other new magazine and book formats. Behnken currently runs an agency specializing in magazine development. He has won several design and photography awards.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 220 pages
• Publisher: teNeues; Mul edition (October 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3832791442
• ISBN-13: 978-3832791445
• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 10 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,283,006 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Visually Arresting but a Disappointment, August 20, 2007

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James C. Steward "JCS" (Ann Arbor, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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While packed with lovely photographs and high quality printing, this volume is a real disappointment. It strikes me as not knowing its market--it is quite superficial and not for the serious horseperson, but by the same token doesn't seem aimed at those with a romantic affection for equestrian matters or the "lifestyle."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars NOT WHAT I THOUGHT!, October 2, 2009

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mina Hammonds (Simms, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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I DONT KNOW WHAT I WAS EXPECTING,HOWEVER THIS WASNT IT.I WAS EXPECTING SOME BEAUTIFUL STABLES AND PROPERTY INSTEAD ITS JUST A LOT OF HORSE PICTURES AND THEY DONT REALLY SEEM TIED TOGETHER!ITS A BIG BOOK WITH LOTS OF COLOR PICTURES BUT SOME HOW IT FALLS SHORT OF BEING A GREAT BOOK.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, January 17, 2008

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S. Moskovitz (Balto.,MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Luxury Equestrian Design (Luxury Books) (Hardcover)

I really enjoyed this book. The photos are breathtaking. A book for the horse lover and photographer.