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Alpine Style: Bringing Mountain Magic Home - Hardcover

$40.00

by Kathryn O'Shea-Evans (Author)The definitive designer guide to creating a mountain-inspired home--with jaw-dropping imagery of alpine interiors interspersed with throwback shots of celebrities living large in the great outdoors.Alpine Style is a compendium of some of the most exquisite mountain interior design projects on the planet...as enchanting as the mountains themselves. Whether storybook and classic or sleek and modern, these alpine interiors from across the globe are tailor-made for...

The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home - Hardcover

$39.99

by Shea McGee (Author)INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe long-awaited design book from Shea McGee, beautifully showcasing all that is possible for every room of your home.Whether it's through her thriving design business, Studio McGee, her popular Netflix series, Dream Home Makeover, or her online community of over five million followers, Shea McGee has shown the world how the principles of high-end design can be applied to any home. As the title of her new book suggests, designing rooms fo...

Vintage Rolex: The Largest Collection in the World - Hardcover

$100.00

by Dav Silver of the Vintage Watch Company (Author)For more than a century, Rolex has stood apart as the most legendary brand of watch in the world. A Rolex conveys many things: a luxury timepiece, a tool of power for movers and shakers and the symbol of passage into adulthood.New labels pop up, styles come and go, but the brand at the top never changes. Ever the record setter--the Daytona that had belonged to Paul Newman was auctioned by Phillips in New York in October 2017 for $17.8 million...

The Little Book of Hermès: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House - Hardcover

$16.95

by Karen Homer (Author)The iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans - Hèrmes is the last word in luxurious accessories.Through the generations, Hermès have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to 1960s Paris and beyond, Hermès has graced the arms and wardrobes of style icons from Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin to Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian. The Little Book of Hermès tel...

Coco Chanel: The Style Principles - Hardcover

$21.99

by Hannah Rogers (Author)Elevate your personal style based on iconic advice from Coco Chanel with this beautiful and practical guide to dressing your best. There is no one more synonymous with style than Coco Chanel. Her pillars of simplicity, elegance, comfort, nautical, monochrome, and the iconic little black dress remain relevant today. Coco Chanel: The Style Principles gives you ideas to elevate your everyday outfits with wise, fashionable, and accessible tips. Throughout these pages, you...

The Little Guide to Yves Saint Laurent: Style to Live by - Hardcover

$8.95

by Hippo! (Author)This little book charts iconic designer Yves St Laurent's tumultuous rise to the top, accompanied by facts and quotes from, and about, the man himself and the fashion legacy he built. Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.8 x 5.5 x 4.6 IN Publication Date: August 06, 2024

Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Florida, Land of Sunshine - Paperback

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by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Florida, Land of Sunshine, a delightful companion for all your writing endeavors. Featuring 150 lined pages, immerse yourself in the charm of a classic vintage travel postcard illustration adorning its cover. With its full-color decorative vintage art and versatile functionality, this notebook is an ideal companion for journaling, planning trips, tackling writing projects, organizing to-do lists, or simply capturi...

The Little Guide to Gucci: Style to Live by - Hardcover

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by Orange Hippo! (Author)Since 1921, Gucci has been a titan of the luxury fashion industry. Celebrated for its exclusive high-end accessories, the brand reigns supreme for its signature leather goods and decadent garments that have elegantly combined the understated with the opulent.More than 100 years ago, Gucci took the world by storm as a luxury luggage and equstrian outfitter, quickly becoming a giant of 1990s haute couture. The highly sought-after products would only become more exclusiv...

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by Michael Ochs (Author)Record covers are a sign of our life and times. Like the music on the discs, they address such issues as love, life, death, fashion, and rebellion. For music fans the covers are the expression of a period, of a particular time in their lives. Many are works of art and have become as famous as the music they stand for--Andy Warhol's covers, for example, including the banana he designed for The Velvet Underground. This edition of Record Covers presents a selection of the...

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by Kristen Bateman (Author)"When you are having fun and creating something you love, it shows in the product... I believe you can actually transfer that energy to material things as you're creating them." - Tom FordGucci, Yves Saint Laurent and the eponymous label itself - Tom Ford is the great American fashion titan. His prolific career steering existing iconic brands and launching his own has been marked by innovation, passion and some truly astonishing clothes.He dressed many iconic celebr...

The Little Book of Givenchy: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House - Hardcover

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by Karen Homer (Author)"It's a fabulous thing to give life to fabric, to make something move well, the harmony of colour" - Hubert de GivenchyEver since Audrey Hepburn stood outside Tiffany's, croissant in hand, Givenchy has been the last word in elegant couture. The clean, sweeping lines and classic, feminine silhouettes have enthralled women from the Duchess of Sussex to Kendall Jenner, all of whom adore the romanticism and sophistication of a Givenchy ensemble. More sculptor than designer,...

The Love of Home: Interiors for Beauty, Balance, and Belonging - Hardcover

$45.00

by Kate Marker (Author)Effortlessly merging modern and traditional, Kate Marker reveals her secrets for designing a gorgeous home that inspires connection.Home is more than where the heart is-- it's where life happens. From early morning coffee to dinners with family and friends, Kate Marker establishes tailor-made spaces for thriving in your home each day. Whether it is maximizing comfort or creating efficient family-centered design, this is your guide to defining a vision for your home that...

Icons of Style - Taylor Swift: The Story of a Fashion Legend - Hardcover

$18.95

by Glenys Johnson (Author)Global sensation. Pop icon. Fashion star. Taylor Swift's pop culture reign shows no sign of slowing.From her humble beginnings as a teenage country singer to her record-breaking Eras stadium tour, Taylor Swift's mastery as a musician is beyond question. But less spoken about is her command of visuals and aesthetics to round out her musical visions. From the romantic, sweeping silhouettes of her Speak Now era to the punky, brooding looks she rocked during Reputation, ...

Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Idaho - Paperback

$13.99

by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Idaho, a delightful companion for all your writing endeavors. Featuring 150 lined pages, immerse yourself in the charm of a classic vintage travel postcard illustration adorning its cover. With its full-color decorative vintage art and versatile functionality, this notebook is an ideal companion for journaling, planning trips, tackling writing projects, organizing to-do lists, or simply capturing thoughts on any o...

$16.95

by Laia Farran Graves (Author)Founded in 1925, Fendi is one of the finest and most celebrated luxury brands in the world.Renowned for its attention to detail, innovative design and signature 'double F' logo, the family firm has conquered the fashion industry and acquired cult status among celebrities and fashionistas with the iconic Croissant, Peekaboo and Baguette 'It' bags.Through stunning photographs and expert text, the Little Book of Fendi tells the story of one of Italy's oldest fashion...

Little Book of Bottega Veneta: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House - Hardcover

$16.95

by Frances Solá-Santiago (Author)Synonymous with fine craftsmanship and understated elegance, the House of Bottega Veneta is the go-to brand for those who love effortless chic.Since 1966, Bottega Veneta has stood out from the crowd, unique in its blend of timeless sophistication and contemporary edge. Known for the distinctive Intrecciato woven design and statement green, this Milan-based luxury brand is renowned for beautifully-crafted leather goods such as the Cabat, Veneta, and iconic clut...

Chanel: Collections and Creations - Hardcover

$40.00

by Danièle Bott (Author)Chanel's combination of tradition, originality, and style has always made it the most seductive of fashion labels. Here the House of Chanel opens its private archives, revealing a galaxy of brilliant designs created by Coco Chanel from 1920 onwards. Dazzling clothes, intricate accessories, beautiful models, and timeless design leave no doubt as to the lasting fame of her name and embody everything that has come to symbolize the magic of Chanel. The book explores five c...

150 Favorite Crochet Motifs from Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio - Paperback

$18.99

by Yoko Hatta (Author), Cassandra Harada (Translator)A first-of-its-kind Japanese crochet stitch dictionary For the first time in English, popular knitwear designer Yoko Hatta shows you creative ways to use a little leftover yarn and your own sense of design. You'll find round, square, triangle, polygon and Irish crochet motifs--from really simple to deliciously intricate--all waiting to be incorporated into your latest needlework projects. Make scarves and blankets using the all-time favor...

250 Japanese Knitting Stitches: The Original Pattern Bible by Hitomi Shida - Paperback

$19.99

by Hitomi Shida (Author), Gayle Roehm (Translator)250 Japanese Knitting Stitches contains the original collection of knitting stitches first published by Hitomi Shida in 1996. Copies of the original Japanese edition have been jealously coveted by knitters around the world, and now Tuttle Publishing brings you this classic in English for the first time! Hitomi Shida's previous work, the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible was released by Tuttle in October 2017 and has already been purchased (and te...

Tim Burton: Designing Worlds - Paperback

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by Tim Burton (Author), Maria McLintock (Editor), Anja Aronowsky Cronberg (Text by (Art/Photo Books))An expansive exploration of the role of design and creative practice in director Tim Burton's unique approach to building worldsThis book is the official catalog for the exhibition at the Design Museum, as well as the first publication to explore the relationship between Tim Burton's artistic creations and the world of design. The reader is invited into an examination of what is now broadly re...

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by Laure Guyet (Author)The practical, pocket-sized dressmaking manual that every sewist needs. Tips, techniques and trusted advice on everything from threading your machine and selecting your fabric to fitting zips, darts, pockets and vents. Whether you are making your first garment or your fiftieth, this comprehensive mini guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for dipping in and out of for quick reference and trusted advice. Inside you'll find: Sewing machine anatomy: a tour thr...

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by Steven Heller (Author), Jim Heimann (Editor)From the Los Angeles riots to the Columbine High School massacre, Americans witnessed events and purchased items that reflected the best and worst of the decade. Bill Clinton's presidency was in jeopardy, the digital age had erupted, and Silicon Valley was affecting everyone on the planet. Meanwhile nudity and sex ruled the pages of magazines, selling everything from haute couture to fragrances and microwave ovens. Nirvana entertained Generation ...

A Beginner's Guide to Quilling Paper Flowers: Beautiful Japanese-Style Paper Art - Hardcover

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by Motoko Maggie Nakatani (Author)Create exquisite, long-lasting quilled paper flowers with this step-by-step detailed guide! With the help of Japanese quilling expert Motoko Maggie Nakatani, you can create breathtaking quilled flowers with just a few inexpensive tools and paper quilling strips. Her simple roll-shape-and-paste method is perfect for beginners--allowing you to quickly create dozens of different flowers. A Beginner's Guide to Quilling Paper Flowers has all the information you n...

The Art of Kumiko: Learn to Make Beautiful Panels by Hand - Paperback

$27.95

by Matt Kenney (Author)Kumiko is a delicate and sophisticated art created by assembling small wooden pieces into beautiful patterns, and Matt Kenney's latest book offers step-by-step instructions for 10 patterns, with a level of detail that cannot be found in print elsewhere.Also included are cutting diagrams for several original decorative wall panels that make use of the patterns taught in the book. In The Art of Kumiko you'll learn Kenney's methods for making Kumiko, which combine the acc...

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Dimensions: 1.9 x 9.5 x 7.5 IN Publication Date: October 19, 2021

Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-Racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designers - Paperback

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by Ellen Lupton (Author), Jennifer Tobias (Author), Josh Halstead (Author)Extra Bold is the inclusive, practical, and informative (design) career guide for everyone! Part textbook and part comic book, zine, manifesto, survival guide, and self-help manual, Extra Bold is filled with stories and ideas that don't show up in other career books or design overviews. - Both pragmatic and inquisitive, the book explores power structures in the workplace and how to navigate them.- Interviews showcase pe...

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by Sarah Hyndman (Author)Take a look at the experiences and associations typeface evokes. Fonts have different personalities that can create trust or mistrust, give you confidence, make things seem easier to do or make a product taste better. Understand the science behind how fonts influence what you read. They're hidden in plain sight, they trigger memories, associations and multi-sensory experiences in your imagination. You may not believe it, but fonts can change the meanings of words righ...

Creative Design in Furniture, Wood, Metal, Glass and Plastics - Hardcover

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by William H. Varnum (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 164 Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 04, 2008

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by Gian Carlo Calza (Author)The authoritative and wide-ranging visual essay on the aesthetics of Japan, a classic volume now back in print with a stunning new cover design'Japan style' is an aesthetic recognizable to everyone: a beautifully displayed flower, an elegant piece of calligraphy, or a simple rock garden, yet it is also difficult to define. Written by one of the world's most respected scholars of Japanese art and culture, this book does just that. Illustrated with over 150 stunning ...

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by Taschen (Editor)At the beginning of the decade, America was at war. Patriotism was an integral part of everyday life, with the sentiment mirrored in advertising. As America emerged victorious out of the darkness of World War II in 1945, the economic boom of the era helped usher in the most dramatic rise in quality of life, excess, and consumerism. The war's end also brought unprecedented pride and prosperity to the American people, and nothing reflects the new wave of consumerism and progr...

Graphic Design for Everyone: Understand the Building Blocks So You Can Do It Yourself - Hardcover

$25.00

by Cath Caldwell (Author)Transform your ideas into powerful visuals--to connect with your audience, define your brand, and take your project to the next level. This highly practical design book takes you through the building blocks of design--type, photography, illustration, color--and shows you how to combine these tools to create visuals that inform, influence, and enthral. Grasp the key principles through in-depth how-to articles, hands-on workshops, and inspirational galleries of great de...

Arcade Game Typography: The Art of Pixel Type - Paperback

$34.95

by Toshi Omigari (Author), Kiyonori Muroga (Foreword by) Arcade Game Typography presents readers with a fascinating new world of typography: the pixel typeface. Video game designers of the '70s, '80s, and '90s faced color and resolution limitations that stimulated incredible creativity. With each letter having to exist in a small pixel grid, artists began to use clever techniques to create elegant character sets within a tiny canvas. This book presents typefaces on a dynamic and decorative gr...