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Salvador Dalí, a name synonymous with surrealism, continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide with his eccentricity, imagination, and unparalleled artistic vision. From melting clocks to dreamlike landscapes, Dalí’s work transcends traditional boundaries, inviting viewers into a realm where reality and fantasy collide in a mesmerizing display of creativity. Born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres,…
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Born in April of 1926, William Klein grew up in the heart of New York City, during the Great Depression and World War 2. Despite his economic circumstances, Klein proved to be a precocious student, enrolling at the City College of New York when he was only 14 years old. After joining the Army, Klein…
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Raptis Rare Books is pleased to partner with the Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art for the first event in our 2019-2020 Lecture Series with a book-signing featuring the new work: The Drawings and Paintings of Coral Gables and Rome: Thomas A. Spain. Edited by Steven Fett and Edgar Sarli, The Drawings…
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We have recently been featured in the Palm Beach Scout Guide and on their blog. This is what they have to say on their post: HOW TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE HOME LIBRARY It’s every book lovers dream to have a library in their own home. If you picture walking into your favorite room and having…
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An architect who excelled at transforming an architectural fantasy into a practical, livable home, Addison Mizner was one of the most original and influential designers America has produced. The houses, clubs, and shops he built for the clients of Palm Beach and Boca Raton, Florida, evince a brilliant grasp of how to blend a building…
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