Impressive Costumes

Tracing the evolution of fashion — from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today — Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a stunningly illustrated guide to more than three thousand years of shifting trends and innovative developments in the world of clothing. Containing everything you need to know about changing fashion and style — from ancient Egyptian dress to Space Age Fashion and Grunge — and information on icons like Marie Antoinette... [Read More]

Star Wars continues the tradition of strong female characters with this Deluxe hero fighter Rey costume: jumpsuit costume with attached sash, detached sleeves, cuff, and belt with pouch. The epic saga of the galaxy far, far away returns in licensed Star Wars costumes and accessories! Officially licensed, The Force Awakens costumes and accessories for Captain Phasma, Rey, Kylo Ren, Flametroopers, and Stormtroopers were created by Rubie's Costume Company in partnership with LucasFilms. Children's ... [Read More]

King Louis XIV had many loves, but none as compelling as Versailles, the modest country estate he transformed into one of the world's most spectacular palaces. Here is the dramatic - and tragic - story of Versailles and the men and women who made it their home.

Blast off to the golden age of adventure with the original cosmic crusader! Cartoonist Alex Raymond’s intrepid interstellar invader took the comics page by storm in 1934 – and, two years later, he made the leap to the silver screen in the smiling person of Olympic swimmer-turned-actor Buster Crabbe. The original 13-episode serial, Flash Gordon: Space Soldiers, introduced Flash (Crabbe), his winsome platinum blonde girlfriend Dale Arden (Jean Rogers) and visionary scientist Dr. Alex Zarkov (F... [Read More]

Eva Marton, Diana Mitchell, Placido Domingo, Paul Plishka are featured with James Levine and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Ballet and Chorus in this interpretation of Puccini's late opera.

Alien: The Weyland-Yutani Report contains extensive information on the characters, locations, vehicles, and weapons from Prometheus and the Alien films.For hundreds of years now, scientists at the Weyland-Yutani Corporation have been monitoring the behavior of an alien life-form so powerful that its potential for military application appears limitless. Although all attempts to harness the beast’s abilities have ended in appalling bloodshed, the acquisition of the Xenomorph remains a priority. ... [Read More]