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Report copyright infringementby Tom Scheerer (Author), Francesco Lagnese (Photographer)This handsome volume presents the newest projects from interior designer Tom Scheerer, whom The New York Times proclaimed "one of the true American greats"An interior designer walks into a room and at a glance knows exactly what needs to be done to transform it from ho-hum to sublime. That is Tom Scheerer's secret power, and it is seen on every page of Still Decorating.Featured in this--his third--book are ...

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Report copyright infringementby Design Museum (Author)The prestigious Design Museum looks back at the most iconic shoes of recent history in this stylish and informative book. Shoes hold a special place in the hearts of many people, and their design can range from the humble and practical to the exquisite. Whether mass-produced or individually hand-crafted, designed for practicality or to make a bold fashion statement, shoes never fail to exert a fascination on the popular imagination. Here...

Wrap: Celebrate - Gift Wrapping Paper Book with Gift Tags

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Report copyright infringementby Sweet Hearts Press (Author)A cool and funky all-in-one gift-wrapping collection that will fit neatly on your bookshelf. With striking marbled artworks, printed and designed as 15 double-sided wraps, 30+ gift tags and over 100 fun stickers and tape pieces. Forget the dreaded drawer of half-used wrapping paper, broken tape dispensers and ribbon offcuts. This all-in-one gift-wrapping collection will meet all your present-dressing needs while fitting neatly on you...

David Bowie Is: Inside the Visionary World of David Bowie

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Report copyright infringementby Victoria Broackes (Editor), Geoffrey Marsh (Editor)"Combining top-notch articles on the singer/actor's life and work with official images and reproductions of his fashion and associated ephemera, the hefty, mango-colored [David Bowie Is] is nothing short of a treasure trove of all things Bowie; a one-stop smorgasbord for the eyes whose pictorials chronicle the groundbreaking star from Ziggy Stardust to Thin White Duke to Heathen and every personality in between...

Danish Textile Prints: 100 Years of Craft and Design

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Report copyright infringementby Kirsten Toftegaard (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Full of vivid patterns and lively designs, this compact clothbound gem is a delightful journey through Danish fabric prints from the 1920s to the presentThe distinct craft of textile printing has played a significant role in defining the internationally renowned Danish modernism movement. Beyond playing with colors and repeating motifs, textile printing is also a tradition that embraces poetry and humor. This volume...

The Hidden Facts of Fashion: A Visual Book Reveals the Little Known Facts and Fascinating Stories of Fashion

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Report copyright infringementby Fashionary (Author)The Hidden Facts of FashionThe Hidden Facts of Fashion is a captivating visual book that reveals little-known facts and fascinating stories about fashion. Each piece of clothing has a story, and this book delves into the hidden details, from the design choices down to a button or color, unveiling the specific reasons behind them. It uncovers fashion industry phenomena and offers helpful hacks, making it a must-read for anyone interested in fa...

Textile Protest: Artists, Activism, and the Historical Power of Resistance in Cloth

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Report copyright infringementby Julia Triston (Author)Artists, activism, and the historical power of cloth in protest. A landmark survey of how textiles have been used for political protest in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including banners, flags, clothing, and pieces from the world of fine art. Textile Protest showcases the richness and diversity of textiles that have been used to express resistance in its many forms. Protest textiles can be confrontational and explicit, satiric...

Fresh Window: The Art of Display & Display of Art

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Report copyright infringementby Tabea Panizzi (Editor), Andres Pardey (Editor), Theo Carnegy-Tan (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Unveiling a rich chapter in modern and contemporary art history, where the shop window becomes a stage and consumerism transforms into artSince the late 19th century, the shop window has shaped the urban landscape, mediating between the promises of consumer goods and the desires of passersby. The exhibition Fresh Window at the Museum Tinguely, inspired by Marcel Duchamp'...

Icons of Style: Lady Gaga: The Story of a Fashion Legend

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Report copyright infringementby Kristen Bateman (Author)The queen of reinvention, Lady Gaga is a natural performer on stage, screen and the red carpet - with more viral fashion moments under her belt than any other contemporary icon. Through over 100 stunning photographs alongside expert text, Icons of Style explores Mother Monster's most daring looks, including the lace catsuit, the meat dress, surreal hair pieces, domination of the Met Gala red carpet, reinvented tailoring and Old Hollywood...

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Report copyright infringementby Glenn Adamson (Contribution by), Aaron Betsky (Contribution by), Chris L. Halstrøm (Contribution by)A close look at the creative production of the United States Shaker communities and their influence on designers and artists past and presentEstablished in the 18th century, the Shakers were a Christian community that embraced principles of social equality, communal property and pacifism, viewing labor and design as crucial expressions of their faith. The Shakers...

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Report copyright infringementby Hybrid (Author)In Hybrid: Curiosity in All Things, multidisciplinary design studio, Hybrid Design, explores the discipline of putting curiosity into practice. As a studio, they are driven by the conviction that seemingly disparate and disconnected interests are not only an asset to the design process, but essential to the creation of fulfilling work. Through real project examples over the last 20+ years in business, and insightful essays, they chart how a broad...

Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques: A Beginner's Guide to Shibori Tie-Dyeing

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Report copyright infringementby Piggy Tsujioka (Author), Hisako Rokkaku (Author)Discover the fun of tie-dyeing and the beauty of indigo together! This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home. Add artistic touches to everything you own--from a favorite linen shirt to a bamboo basket, a pair of old sneakers or pair of jeans. Clear instructions and photos explain each step. Tips...

Circular Materials: Innovation and Reuse in Design and Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Gestalten (Editor), Joe Gibbs (Editor)This book explores the innovative culture of reusing materials in fashion, design and architecture. Featuring 40-50 projects, it delves into creative approaches to utilizing production waste, recycled, and upcycled materials.Circular Materials is organized along chapters, each dedicated to the origin of the materials used, with one standout case study per chapter. All designers and studios presented are committed to creatin...

The Lego Animation Book: Make Your Own Lego Movies!

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Report copyright infringementby David Pagano (Author), David Pickett (Author)Have you ever wondered what your LEGO creations would look like on the big screen? The LEGO Animation Book will show you how to bring your models to life with stop-motion animation--no experience required! Follow step-by-step instructions to make your first animation, and then explore the entire filmmaking process, from storyboards to post-production. Along the way, you'll learn how to: -Create special effects like e...

Denim: The Fabric That Built America, 1935-1944

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Report copyright infringementby Graham Marsh (Editor), Tony Nourmand (Editor)The legacy of denim in America, as seen through early FSA photographs of "blue collar" workersThere is perhaps no other fabric so inextricably associated with a country as is denim with the United States of America. First popularized by Levi's iconic jean designs in the mid-1800s, denim quickly became the material of choice for working-class Americans, spurring an influx of other brands making workwear with the durab...

Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe - Paperback

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by Sato Watanabe (Author)Sew chic, dark-toned clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe. Basic Black is the English edition of a classic Japanese sewing book which provides sew-it-yourself Western-sized patterns for 26 basic garments, along with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. Author Sato Watanabe has published many books that are favorites among Japanese sewing fans. In this book, she shows you how to make genuinely professiona...

280 Japanese Lace Stitches: A Dictionary of Beautiful Openwork Patterns - Paperback

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by Nihon Vogue (Author), Gayle Roehm (Introduction by)Embrace the Japanese concept of ma (negative space) with these delicate lace stitches. 280 Japanese Lace Stitches is a fun and informative resource for experienced knitters. This book is filled with a wonderful variety of beautiful, openwork stitch patterns, including leaf patterns, diamonds, circles and waves--perennial favorites that can be applied to every type of project, from sweaters to blankets. With full-color photos and expert exp...

Dreams and Ideas: The Artistry of Costume Designer Winn Morton Volume 3

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Report copyright infringementby Myra Walker (Author)Dreams and Ideas celebrates the legacy of American theatrical designer John Winniford "Winn" Morton (1928-2022), a Texan who made his way to New York to begin a stellar career that lasted from when he was 18 until he finally retired at 90. More than 150 photographs and original color illustrations demonstrate how Morton paid careful attention to the look of every single performer, consciously conveying character through clothing.Morton start...

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Report copyright infringementby Blake Gopnik (Author), Naomi Pollock (Author), Felix Torkar (Author)Brutalist Interiors reveals the hitherto overlooked interiors of Brutalist and concrete buildings around the world. The book combines photography of select interiors with essays by leading architectural writers and academics on subjects ranging from childhood inside Montreal's Habitat 67 to the interiors of Denys Lasdun in Ghana, Tadao Ando in Japan, and the use of Brutalist techniques in conte...

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Report copyright infringementby Massimiliano Capella (Author), Sylvia Adrian Notini (Contribution by)A beautifully designed coffee table book celebrating the one and only Barbie(TM) This official Mattel book celebrates the life and contributions of Barbie. With hundreds of images and sections ranging from Style Icon, Barbie Evolution, and Fashion as well as a detailed timeline and a section of factoids and tidbits, this gorgeous book will please Barbie aficionados while also rewarding casual...

The Art of Elsa Beskow: 20 Pull-Out Frameable Prints: Vintage Scandinavian Wall Prints

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Report copyright infringementby Elsa Beskow (Author)A beautiful collection of twenty pull-out frameable prints featuring iconic vintage illustrations from Elsa Beskow's best-loved books. The picture books of Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) have been loved by adults and children alike for more than 100 years. From flower folk to curious elves, loving families to adventurous children, the prints showcase Elsa Beskow's classic whimsical style and celebration of nature. Includ...

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Report copyright infringementby Cara Woodhouse (Author), Heather Summerville (Author), Henry Holland (Foreword by)Interior design legend Cara Woodhouse presents a bold, modern aesthetic for a new generation of design enthusiasts--and shows us how to create spaces that we will truly love to inhabit It's a Mood helps readers get in touch with their own design instincts. Organized by mood, this book offers both inspiration and practical advice for incorporating the elements that we feel passiona...

Get Started with Procreate: The 10-Step Guide to Drawing on Your Ipad: Contains 20 Project Tutorials

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Report copyright infringementby Liz Kohler Brown (Author)Build Your Artistic Confidence and Draw Like a Pro!Get Started with Procreate guides you through 20 practice tutorials, using a 10-step plan to boost your skills in working with digital tools and techniques. Projects include people, animals, buildings, nature, hand lettering and decorative borders. ideal for beginners and artists of all abilities designed to be future-proof for planned updates provides links to additional colours and cu...

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Report copyright infringementby Anna Sui (Author), Marc Jacobs (Contribution by), Sofia Coppola (Contribution by)From her iconic hippie and grunge-inspired collections to her beloved baby-doll dresses, Anna Sui's clothes defined '90s fashion. A favorite of Gen Z and nostalgic Gen Xers, the '90s remain a beloved moment in fashion and culture. It was the last analog decade--a time when DIY aesthetics, zines, and landlines were the norm. This book goes in depth with the designer in her own words...

Embroidering Life: Stitching Patterns and Projects for Every Season

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Report copyright infringementby Yumiko Higuchi (Author)44 embroidery designs and projects from beloved author Yumiko Higuchi, featuring monthly motifs, cozy fall and winter scenes, fruits and veggies, sea creatures, gardening and crafting tools, and vibrant botanicals. Containing 44 new embroidery patterns and 9 projects spanning all four seasons, this new book from successful artist Yumiko Higuchi offers embroiderers plenty of new designs to work with over the year. Each month has a unique...

Clothing the Clergy: Virtue and Power in Medieval Europe, C. 800 1200

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Report copyright infringementby Maureen C. Miller (Author)After initial ambivalence about distinctive garb for its ministers, early Christianity developed both liturgical garments and visible markers of clerical status outside church. From the ninth century, moreover, new converts to the faith beyond the Alps developed a highly ornate style of liturgical attire; church vestments were made of precious silks and decorated with embroidered and woven ornament, often incorporating gold and jewels....

The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir - Paperback

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by André Leon Talley (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the pages of Vogue to the runways of Paris, this "captivating" (Time) memoir by a legendary style icon captures the fashion world from the inside out, in its most glamorous and most cutthroat moments. "The Chiffon Trenches honestly and candidly captures fifty sublime years of fashion."--Manolo BlahnikNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR - Fortune - Garden & Gun - New York Post During André Leon Talley's first magazi...

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by George Bokhua (Author)Learn to design simple, powerful, and timeless logos. *Winner of the 2022 American Graphic Design Award for Book Design from Graphic Design USA* When you think of a brand, often the first thing that comes to mind is the logo, the visual representation of that product, place, thing, or business. The power of simplicity for these marks can never be underestimated--a logo that comprises simple shapes can communicate a stronger message than a complex one, leaving a last...

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Report copyright infringementby Pierre Toromanoff (Author), Agata Toromanoff (Author)Iconic Objects of the 1980s: 80 Cult Designs is a colorful and nostalgic visual tour through eighty memorable objects that shaped the style, energy, and innovation of the decade. From Walkmans and BMX bikes to floppy disks and fashion trends, each entry pairs striking photography with insightful commentary on how these objects reflected--and shaped--the cultural attitudes of the time. Organized into themed ch...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Schwab (Author)A 50-year retrospective of the graphic art and design of Michael Schwab Studio, this large format book includes over 200 color plates revealing hand-drawn preliminary sketches and Polaroid photos of his models that are the basis of his work. Together, they open a window into Schwab's studio and his world of heroic and iconic characters. Truly coffee table worthy.Clients include: Amtrak, Apple, Major League Baseball, Levi Strauss & Co...

Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Logan (Author), Michael Ondaatje (Foreword by)Discover the art and science of creating your own inks from nature with Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking. This beautifully illustrated guide transforms everyday plants, berries, and minerals into vibrant, sustainable inks--perfect for artists, calligraphers, and anyone passionate about handmade creativity.Author Jason Logan, founder of the Toronto Ink Company, shares step-by-step instructions f...

Fabric: The Hidden History of the Material World

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Report copyright infringementby Victoria Finlay (Author)A magnificent work of original research that unravels history through textiles and cloth--how we make it, use it, and what it means to us. A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice How is a handmade fabric helping save an ancient forest? Why is a famous fabric pattern from India best known by the name of a Scottish town? How is a Chinese dragon robe a diagram of the whole universe? What is the difference between how the Greek Fates a...