Beside countless books of various genres one can buy at our bookstores or e-shops, a wide range of exclusive and luxury books are also available in Slovakia. Can book become a beautiful and elegant item, a gem that shines in every bookcase? Can a book become an art form also in its appearance? Yes, it can, says Gabriela Belopotocká, the executive director of the Ikar publishing house, the portfolio of which includes a Luxury Books edition of intended for those who can appreciate exceptional publications.
Travelling provides you not only with great experiences but also with stories associated with that particular destination. Journeys can take you to marvellous places, to nice people or events. In connection with my visit to the famous Del Coronado Hotel in San Diego I would like to present two stories that had happened here.
The first direct reference to a mini skirt has come from „The Billings Gazette“the Wyoming Newspaper in 1962 that describes it as “a controversial production unit” of one textile factories in Mexico City. Nevertheless a British fashion designer Mary Quant can be considered to be a pioneer in promoting the mini skirt.
Introducing the Marine Torpilleur, a light, modern Marine timepiece for those who captain their own destiny.
