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Report copyright infringementby Victionary (Author)In our haste to consume the things we love, we often disregard or discard packaging without a second thought. While many would argue that they bear no significance or should be done away with in our quest to save the environment, there is a lot more to packaging design than meets the eye. On top of conveying a brand's personality, purpose, or message meaningfully and embodying its contents in ways that catch the eye, a seemingly ordinary bott...

Graphic Fest 2: Spot-On Identities for Festivals & Fairs

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Report copyright infringementby Viction (Author)As the world slowly opens up after years of the pandemic, previously cancelled or postponed festivals and fairs are springing back to life with a new wave of creativity and energy. In this new environment, organizers and designers are tasked with enhancing an event's overall experience and atmosphere as never before. Following its bestselling predecessor, GRAPHIC FEST 2 continues its legacy with a brand-new selection of visual identities that ap...

Fine Line Tattoos: The World's Finest Tattoo Artists

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Report copyright infringementby Sven Rayen (Author), Ti Racovita (Author)As a comprehensive sequel to Micro Tattoos, this new book delves deeper into the ever-evolving realm of fine line tattooing, whether big or small. Produced with the collaboration of the best fine line tattoo artists in the world. As a comprehensive sequel to Micro Tattoos, this new book delves deeper into the ever-evolving realm of fine line tattooing, whether big or small. Fine line tattooing uses small needles (often ...

What Is Post-Branding?: How to Counter Fundamentalist Marketplace Semiotics

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Grant (Editor), Oliver Vodeb (Editor)Part design experiment, part critical theory, part how-to manual, What Is Post-Branding? offers a creative counter to branding's neoliberal orthodoxyBrands aren't just intruding on culture, they are our culture: they are the sponsored mechanisms for constructing and manipulating meaning and human identity. But should we cede such a fundamental human need to the market? If not, why not, and is there an alternative?A com...

The Revival of Letterpress and Handmade Type

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Report copyright infringementby Wang Sahoqiang (Author)This handbook uncovers the rich history of handmade type and the process of letterpress printing showcasing works of international top printers and designers. A source of inspiration for type designers, letterpress enthusiasts, design students, and craft lovers. Letterpress, a Chinese invention from the 10th century consisting in the use of movable types and adopted in the Western Hemisphere about 1440, forever transformed communication a...

The Handbook of Great Italian Perfumery: Fifty Years of Exceptional Scents - Paperback

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by Marika Vecchiattini (Editor)This volume is the first of its kind: a publication dedicated exclusively to the history of Italian perfumery and fragrances. Number of Pages: 360 Dimensions: 1.3 x 9.7 x 6.8 IN Publication Date: April 20, 2021

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Report copyright infringementby Joan Escandell (Author)A vast library of animal drawings for people to use and copy. This hardback edition of our classic title is a collection of animals, hand-drawn by Joan Escandell in black and white in a vintage style, giving the book an air of a cabinet of curiosities or of nineteenth century natural history museums. It is the perfect companion for illustrators, graphic designers, artists and students looking for inspiration in the animal realm, and can a...

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by Toni Rubio (Editor), Jaume Pujagut (Text by (Art/Photo Books))As a DJ, Toni Rubio had always wondered if some records got played more just because they looked good. Rubio, now a graphic designer, has selected these hundreds of vinyl maxi-single sleeves--the covers for 12-inch remixed singles--to be reproduced in glossy color for further study and pure enjoyment. The artists range from Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, shown on the front of "The Message" carrying a boom box and wear...

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by Martin Berdahl Aamundsen (Author)The activity book Draw Your Own Comic Book! is full of blank squares and speech bubbles of different sizes, waiting for you to release your imagination and create your own fun and exciting stories. Draw and color your squares to give your stories life. You can fill the hundred pages with one long, continuous series or many short action-packed strips. This is the perfect source of inspiration for creative children and young people with their heads full of id...

Create Kemonomimi Characters for Cosplay, Anime & Manga: Furries with Realistic Animal Features and Matching Fashions (with Over 600 Illustrations)

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Report copyright infringementby Shugao (Author)Learn to create amazing kemonomimi with realistic animal features and matching accessories! Long, swishing tails and pointy animal ears or maybe antlers, horns, wings and feathers if you prefer--this is the ultimate furry handbook for manga and anime artists as well as cosplay enthusiasts. Choose your favorite animal then fuse its salient features with a fabulous human form and animal-specific clothing. Shugao shows you how! She teaches you to co...

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Report copyright infringementby Suzanne Middlemass (Author)Shine, Shine!Metal has always fascinated the fashion world. The dazzling look makes outfits shine in a very special way. Reason enough for Suzanne Middlemass to dedicate an entire themed volume of the successful "It's all about" series to this precious material, which focuses on the unusual styling trends of our time.Suzanne Middlemass is one of the best street style photographers of our time. With her regular publications in VOGUE, E...

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

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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...

Ken Light: Course of the Empire - Hardcover

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by Ken Light (Photographer)A decade of mounting tension in a polarized America, from Wall Street to the rural heartlandA decade ago, Ken Light (born 1951) traveled across the United States photographing a country that he realized was the most fragile of organisms. The photographs of the earlier years in this book create the context for understanding how America lost its way. Light reached all four corners of the country to document people across race, class and political lines. We see the hea...

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by Valentina Grande (Author), Sergio Varbella (Illustrator)The main character of this extraordinary graphic novel is not a person but an idea--the school of Bauhaus, which arose in the wake of World War I, and emerged as the fundamental reference point for virtually every avant-garde artistic movement that followed. Visually arresting illustrations and engaging texts place the novel's protagonist squarely in the middle of the twentieth-century debate on the relationship between technology and...

The Wonderful World of Women's Watches: Beauty Beyond Time

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Report copyright infringementby Teneues Teneues (Editor) The only up-to-date book focussing solely on high-end women's watches on the market An inspiring blend of craftsmenship, innovation, pop culture and style Perfect gift for your favorite female The Wonderful World of Women's Watches sheds light on the history of women's watches, shows iconic models and the women who wear them and introduces influential women in the world of watchmaking. Of course, there is also a style guide.In times...

Ralph Lauren: Revised and Expanded Anniversary Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Ralph Lauren (Author), Audrey Hepburn (Foreword by)The landmark volume celebrating the life and work of Ralph Lauren--the vision of the brand as told and presented by Lauren himself--in a smaller, more portable edition, with additional photographs updated to the present. In this visually stunning book, Lauren speaks candidly about himself and his art. In part one, we get to know the designer through never-before-seen pictures of him in private life and with hi...

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by Thomas Weil (Author), Heinz Schütz (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Manuel Will (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Updating Owen Jones' 1856 classic: the new standard typology of ornament, spanning centuries and culturesOrnaments are omnipresent: they can be found on buildings, fabrics, jewelry, tiles, ceramics and wallpaper. Scorned at the outset of the modern age, ornament has long since returned to architecture and influences design drafts as much as tattoo motifs. In New Grammar of Ornament, Germa...

Design the Home You Love: Practical Styling Advice to Make the Most of Your Space [An Interior Design Book] - Hardcover

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by Lee Mayer (Author), Emily Motayed (Author)From the co-founders of Havenly comes "a perfect read for anyone looking to infuse more personality and style into their space--on their own time and budget, and in their own unique way" (Rachel Zoe). "Not only do Lee and Emily unpack all their tips for creating a space that looks as good as it feels, but they do it in a way that is made for real-life application."--Bobby Berk, design expert and host of Netflix's Queer Eye Interior design can be da...

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Report copyright infringementby David Wade (Author)Why do cars have the same symmetry as dragonflies? Is there really a beautiful swirling pattern lurking in every dripping tap? What do insect eggs have in common with planets, and why? In this exquisite book, the smallest and most concise ever produced, designer David Wade introduces the main principles of symmetry, and shows how, despite opinions over exactly what it is, symmetry can be found in almost every corner of science, nature, and h...

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Report copyright infringementby Craig Frazier (Author)Drawn is a compendium of Frazier's illustrations for the most prominent publications and businesses in America and abroad. The book presents over 405 illustrations and sketches curated from a career spanning over 40 years. Respected by design peers and leaders in business, Frazier's illustrations connect two often disparate audiences with wit, metaphor and unabashed simplicity. Incorporated are several essays by Frazier on his upbringing ...

Narrative Design (Slipcase Edition): A 50 Year Perspective

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Report copyright infringementby K. Hinrichs Hinrichs (Author)An extraordinary book and unparalleled collection of work, celebrating Kit Hinrichs creative life as he recounts his narrative design work covering over 50 years and all stages of his career.Narrative Design is a collection of more than 50 years of work from the obsessive graphic designer Kit Hinrichs. To the legendary AIGA medalist, author, teacher, and collector, design is the business of telling a story. It's not just about commu...

Fresh Wood Design Book: Finished Works from Woodworking's Next Generation - Paperback

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by Awfs (Editor)Discover the Next Generation of Woodworkers and Designers.Young designers and makers have more tools than ever to create what their mind can envision. CNC machining, robotics, 3D printing, and ever-advancing software continue to evolve and have become standards in the toolbox of the next generation. To highlight this evolution, the American Woodworkers & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) sponsors a student competition with the finalist and winning pieces on display at the bienn...

Architectural Principles in the Age of Fraud - Paperback

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by Branko Mitrović (Author) Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.6 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 12, 2022

Florals by Hand: How to Draw and Design Modern Floral Projects

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Report copyright infringementby Alli Koch (Author), Paige Tate & Co (Producer)Create your own floral and plant illustrations, with no previous artistic experience necessary! Each project in this beautiful book is broken into easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, making how to draw leaves and flowers (including poppies, pansies, and cherry blossoms!) as easy as 1-2-3. You'll also learn the process of creating patterns and digitizing your illustrations! Florals by Hand features: - A lu...

A New Program for Graphic Design - Paperback

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by David Reinfurt (Author), Adam Michaels (Preface by), Ellen Lupton (Foreword by)A toolkit for visual literacy in the 21st centuryA New Program for Graphic Design is the first communication-design textbook expressly of and for the 21st century. Three courses--Typography, Gestalt and Interface--provide the foundation of this book. Through a series of in-depth historical case studies (from Benjamin Franklin to the Macintosh computer) and assignments that progressively build in complexity, A Ne...

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Report copyright infringementby Kate Irvin (Editor), Glenn Adamson (Contribution by), Julia Bryan-Wilson (Contribution by)Queer feminism, fine art, and fashion: the fascinating dynamic textile world of Liz Collins. This groundbreaking volume positions Liz Collins as a singular figure who not only synthesizes fine art, craft, and fashion and textile design, but also fiercely advocates for queer and feminist politics. This book complements the first major survey of the artist's work in an Amer...

Recasting the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes, 1100-1900

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Report copyright infringementby Pengliang Lu (Author)A reappraisal of the often-overlooked Chinese bronzes made from the twelfth through nineteenth centuries, demonstrating their profound impact on Chinese art and culture Bronze vessels were the ultimate emblems of power in ancient China. Beginning in the twelfth century, the rediscovery of ancient bronzes as evidence of an earlier golden age led to a revival of bronze casting. This publication is the first comprehensive study of these later...

The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art

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Report copyright infringementby Lloyd DeWitt (Author), Carolyn Swan Needell (Author), Gabriel P. Weisberg (Author)The Triumph of Nature returns us vividly to an entrancing time in European decorative arts, from its beginnings in the Arts and Crafts movement and Japonisme, through to its evolution into Art Deco style.An exuberant, radical style, Art Nouveau blithely trampled many of the Victorian Age's orthodoxies of art and design. Exploding age-old strictures with its fanciful approach to fu...

Surrealism and Design Now: From Dali to AI - Paperback

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by Kathryn Johnson (Editor), Susanna Brown (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Glenn Adamson (Text by (Art/Photo Books))The persistence of Surrealism in contemporary designThis concise, affordable and visually striking publication, accompanying the Objects of Desire exhibition at the Design Museum in London, aims to embody the inventiveness and boldness of Surrealism in its design and production.Departing from the constraints of a traditional catalog, Surrealism and Design Now focuses on key themes ...

Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop 2nd Edition - Paperback

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by Publishing 3dtotal (Editor)The definitive beginner's guide to digital painting gets an impressive cover-to-cover update, featuring all-new tutorials and stunning artwork from top industry professionals Number of Pages: 288 Dimensions: 0.8 x 10.9 x 8.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: February 25, 2020

Moving to Mars: Design for the Red Planet - Hardcover

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by Andrew Nahum (Editor), Justin McGuirk (Editor), Eleanor Watson (Editor)Designing humanity's future on the Red Planet: the clothes, cutlery and habitats of everyday life on another worldMoving to Mars is the first book ever to thoroughly explore the crucial role that design will play in the collective endeavor to travel to and inhabit Mars. A comprehensive overview of both past and current developments in space travel and colonization, it begins with the evolution of the space suit and rock...

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Report copyright infringementby B. Martin Pedersen (Author)Designer: B. Martin Pedersen FROM WAR-TORN NORWAY TO DESIGN LEGEND: An exceptional collector's volume documenting six decades of groundbreaking design through the eyes of one of the industry's most influential designers. This rare, Designer: B. Martin Pedersen, traces his remarkable path from a child in Nazi-occupied Norway to becoming the visionary owner of Graphis, the international journal of visual communication.This masterfully c...