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by Tony Seddon (Author), Sean Adams (Author), Peter Dawson (Author)DON'T use comic sans (except ironically!) but DO worship the classic typefaces like Helvetica and Garamond. Graphic Design Rules is a handy guide for professional graphic designers, students, and laymen who incorporate graphic design into their job or small business. Packed with practical advice, this spirited collection of design dos and don'ts takes readers through 365 rules like knowing when to use a modular grid--and when ...

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by Josef Albers (Author), Nicholas Fox Weber (Foreword by)The 50th anniversary edition of a classic text, featuring an expanded selection of color studies "The landmark 1963 book by Josef Albers . . . isn't just for aspiring artists. Its mesmerizing illustrations are a revelation for anyone interested in color theory and human perception."--Pilar Viladas, New York Times "A visionary work."--Malcolm Jones, Newsweek Josef Albers's classic Interaction of Color is a masterwork in art education....

Der Mond: The Art of Neon Genesis Evangelion - Hardcover

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by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Author)Part of the Neon Genesis Evangelion phenomenon--the most talked-about anime series of last ten years! New look, a hard cover version for Der Mond! Stylish, delicate, and consistently edgy, Der Mond collects the color illustrations of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, perhaps the most acclaimed manga and anime artist of all time. The book includes 74 pages of paintings and designs devoted to Neon Genesis Evangelion, plus another 50 pages from The Wings of Honneamise, Nadia--The...

Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students (3rd Edition, Revised and Expanded) - Paperback

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by Ellen Lupton (Author)The essential and bestselling guide to typography from beloved design educator Ellen Lupton--revised and expanded to include new and additional voices, examples, and principles, and a wider array of typefaces. "Thinking with Type is to typography what Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time is to physics."--I Love Typography The bestselling Thinking with Type in a revised and expanded third edition: This is the definitive guide to using typography in visual communic...

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by Posuka Demizu (Author)Posuka Demizu is a rising star among manga artists whose new title, The Promised Neverland, created with co-author Kaiu Shirai, is currently running in the popular manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump. This first collection of Posuka's work features outstanding art works from his career, along with new illustrations created especially for this edition. Readers will appreciate seeing Posuka's vibrant characters and compositions rendered in his characteristically precise s...

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by Ellen Lupton (Author)Ellen Lupton, award-winning author of Thinking with Type and How Posters Work, demonstrates how storytelling shapes great designGood design, like good storytelling, brings ideas to life. The latest book from award-winning writer Ellen Lupton is a playbook for creative thinking, showing designers how to use storytelling techniques to create satisfying graphics, products, services and experiences. Whether crafting a digital app or a data-rich publication, designers invit...

The Mindfulness Creativity Coloring Book: The Anti-Stress Adult Coloring Book with Guided Activities in Drawing, Lettering, and Patterns - Paperback

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by Emma Farrarons (Author)Mindfulness is the antidote to stress--but in stressful times, it can seem just out of reach. Enter The Mindfulness Creativity Coloring Book, here to soothe your anxiety and help you find "flow," with adult coloring and guided activities. Internationally celebrated illustrator Emma Farrarons invites you to complete drawings in perfect symmetry, create patterns, practice hand-lettering, and, of course, do lots of coloring--from adorable woodland creatures to Scandinav...

The Beauty of Everyday Things - Paperback

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by Soetsu Yanagi (Author)The Japanese philosopher and aesthete's definitive, hugely influential exposition of his philosophy of folkcrafts, setting out the hallmarks of Japanese design as we know it today: anonymity, quality, simplicity and honesty--and, of course, wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection A Penguin Classic Our lives are filled with objects. Everyday things used in everyday settings, they are our constant companions. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care an...

Diamonds: Their History, Sources, Qualities and Benefits - Hardcover

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by Renee Newman (Author) The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones and continue to hold their value through good times and bad. In Diamonds, author Renée Newman, a graduate gemologist and author of many trade-l...

Prada: The Complete Collections - Hardcover

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by Susannah Frankel (Contribution by)A dazzling and authoritative look at three decades of Prada's groundbreaking fashion designs through stunning runway photography "[A] 'greatest hits' riffing on Miuccia Prada's own obsessions with maid's uniforms, schoolgirl garb and twists on luxury."--Alexander Fury, AnOther Magazine "The perfect coffee-table book for style-savvy bibliophiles."--Los Angeles Times Founded in 1913 as a leather-goods house in Milan, Prada entered the field of fashion when ...

Chanel: The Vocabulary of Style - Hardcover

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by Jérôme Gautier (Author)A luxurious book that showcases the spirit and essence of Chanel's iconic style through the medium of fashion photography "J r me Gautier's text is excellent."--The Wall Street Journal Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel (1883-1971) was undoubtedly the most influential fashion designer of the 20th century. Her clothes and accessories have remained perennially chic, and her legendary fashion house continues to exert a powerful sway over today's designers. J r me Gautier ...

Relaxed Elegance: Rooms for Living Well - Hardcover

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by Brittany Bromley (Author)The first book from interior designer Bromley, whose rooms brim with a welcoming sensibility that reveal her fresh, colorful, pattern-filled take on traditional design. Known for a pretty and polished Palm Beach meets Park Avenue aesthetic, Bromley's interiors are beloved. Often described as "classic with a kick," her work is steeped in history but infused with a modernity that reflects how her clients want to live today. Bromley's first book showcases her interior...

Eyeliner: A Cultural History - Hardcover

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by Zahra Hankir (Author)A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Pick "Cosmetic, tool of rebellion, status signifier: Eyeliner has been all these and more. Moving through millenniums and across civilizations, Hankir gives the makeup its eye-opening due." --The New York Times Book Review "An impressive, rigorously researched, winding path through centuries and over continents." --NPR.org "I loved Eyeliner. Hankir approaches her subject with dedicated curiosity, humility, and humor, blendin...

The Furniture Handbook: A Guide to Choosing, Arranging, and Caring for the Objects in Your Home - Hardcover

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by Frida Ramstedt (Author)The comprehensive guide to living with furniture, no matter your style, from the author of The Interior Design Handbook. Interior-design sensation Frida Ramstedt changed how we think about designing a harmonious home with her book The Interior Design Handbook. Now she brings that same authoritative and comprehensive focus to this complementary guide that's all about the most essential and functional items within your home. No matter your style of home, we all want ou...

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by Eleonore Riego De La Branchardiere (Author)The Crochet Book, written by Eleonore Riego De La Branchardiere and published in 1847, is a comprehensive guide to the art of crochet. The book includes detailed instructions and illustrations for a wide range of crochet patterns, including edgings, borders, and motifs, as well as larger projects such as shawls, blankets, and tablecloths. The author also provides tips on selecting yarns and hooks, as well as advice on finishing and blocking comple...

History of Information Graphics - Hardcover

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by Sandra Rendgen (Author), Julius Wiedemann (Editor)In the age of big data and digital distribution, when news travel ever further and faster and media outlets compete for a fleeting slice of online attention, information graphics have swept center stage. At once nuanced and neat, they distill abstract ideas, complex statistics, and cutting-edge discoveries into succinct, compelling, and masterful designs. Cartographers, programmers, statisticians, designers, scientists, and journalists have...

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by Tom Ford (Author), Bridget Foley (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A fashion icon, provocative American designer Tom Ford brings us his highly anticipated second book, which takes readers through the illustrious trajectory of his billion-dollar luxury empire established in 2005. Synonymous with high-octane glamour, opulent sexuality, and fearless fashion, Tom Ford is an iconic designer whose namesake label has devout followers across the globe, from Milan and New Delhi to Shanghai and New York. ...

Wear Your Chair: When Fashion Meets Interior Design - Hardcover

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by Judith Griffin (Author), Penny Collins (Author)Wear Your Chair was originally developed as a multidisciplinary design course by Griffin and Collins, chairs of fashion design and interior design departments. Realising that students were visual learners, they saw the necessity of teaching students to be aware of design in its many forms and applications. They envisioned a course that would appeal to a variety of design majors. The book draws upon the many historic precedents of designers ove...

Styling South Asian Youth Cultures: Fashion, Media and Society - Paperback

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by Lipi Begum (Editor), Elizabeth Wilson (Editor), Rohit K. Dasgupta (Editor)For South Asia, fashion and consumption have come to play an increasingly important role in the lives of young people and in the formation of youth cultures. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have all, in related and distinctive ways, been producing confident young fashion consumers, who are proving to be an important market for fashion.This book explores South Asian yout...

Weaving at Black Mountain College: Anni Albers, Trude Guermonprez, and Their Students - Hardcover

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by Michael Beggs (Author), Julie J. Thomson (Author), Brenda Danilowitz (Contribution by)A detailed study of the role and legacy of weaving at the legendary Black Mountain CollegeAuthor BiographyMichael Beggs is a designer, artist, and independent scholar based in Berkeley, CA. Julie J. Thomson is an educator, independent scholar, and curator based in Black Mountain, NC. Number of Pages: 216 Dimensions: 0.94 x 10.71 x 8.58 IN Publication Date: October 31, 2023

If God Is Love, Why Do I Feel so Bad?: Considering Our Images of God

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Report copyright infringementby Marcia Cope Fleischman (Author)Curious about your image of God, how you see God, what you believe about God? Take this opportunity to identify your own unique way of seeing God. What does God look like to you? How does that image affect your life and your desire to be with God or reject God. Does something need to change? Are there other possibilities? Read these fascinating stories of God and take time to reflect and journal about your own experience of the Ho...

Coloring Books for Adults Relaxation: Native American Inspired: Adult Coloring Book; Artwork Inspired by Native American Styles & Designs; Animals, Dr

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Report copyright infringementby Art Therapy Coloring (Author)Coloring Books for Adults Relaxation: Native American InspiredColoring Books for Adults Relaxation: Native American Inspired coloring book contains over 35 coloring pages to color and enjoy. This adult coloring book incorporates a variety of detailed designs and creates hours of coloring fun for the color enthusiast! Featuring a variety of illustrations that are ready to color, this coloring book for adults is sure to satisfy anyone...

The Fashion Oracle: An Occult Guide to What to Wear Inspired by Chanel

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Report copyright infringementby Nieve Tierney (Author)Nothing to wear? Lost your fashion path? Is your look - and life - in need of divine inspiration? Consult The Fashion Oracle and discover your style destiny... With 70 gorgeously illustrated, newly created archetypes inspired by the House of Chanel, this beautiful oracle book is a brand-new mode of divine guidance. Life and style advice from Reiki Master Nieve Tierney is paired with esoteric insights inspired by Coco Chanel's lifelong pass...

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...

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Report copyright infringementby Kweku A-G Opoku (Author)"Symbols are the bridges between our past and future-carrying the wisdom of our ancestors while shaping the world yet to come." Symbols are more than mere designs-they are the language of culture, history, and identity. From ancient hieroglyphics to modern iconography, they carry meaning across generations, shaping our understanding of the world.In Adi Nhyia A book of symbols, the author presents a groundbreaking collection of newly conc...

Everything is Design: The Hidden Ethics of Our Objects and Public Spaces

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Report copyright infringementby Alan J. Reid (Author)Ethics - to put it concisely - is 'mindful well-being'. It is a set of standards that guides how we treat ourselves, one another, and the environment. When we design things for public use, we also communicate an ethical perspective. When we use things designed for us, we adopt their ethics. This book synthesizes several different disciplines as they relate to design, ethics, and the built environment. Our objects, according to philosophers ...

Insect Intelligence: An Illustrated Study of Insect Art and Design for the Real World

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Report copyright infringementby R. Clay (Author), Lula Crowder (Illustrator)Insect Intelligence: A Study of Insect Art and Design for the Real World is a 21st-century speculative adaptation of Insect Manufactures, originally published in 1847 by R. Clay, a printer in London. The original volume, written by an unknown scholar for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, has been reimagined in this new edition, which features both original illustrations and text alongside updated images a...

Atlas of Current Banknotes Across The World: 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Anton Voss (Author)Have you ever wondered what Banknotes from other countries look like? This book is an overview of the standard features of all banknotes across every country and territories in the world. It contains high quality images of banknotes and coins obtained from official websites of issuing authorities. It also shares interesting facts about culture, history, politics and economies of these countries; and how all these shaped the modern currency so...

Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from the Catskill Mountains, New York

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Report copyright infringementby Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from the Catskill Mountains, New York, 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, organ...

Anna of Denmark: The Material and Visual Culture of the Stuart Courts, 1589-1619

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Report copyright infringementby Jemma Field (Author)Approaching the Stuart courts through the lens of the queen consort, Anna of Denmark, this study is underpinned by three key themes: translating cultures, female agency and the role of kinship networks and genealogical identity for early modern royal women. Illustrated with a fascinating array of objects and artworks, the book follows a trajectory that begins with Anna's exterior spaces before moving to the interior furnishings of her palace...

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Report copyright infringementby Gordon Neale (Author)I like combining visual structure with unplanned spontaneity, or energetic chaos with orderly balance, within multiple layers of vision and meaning. I look for the extraordinary (God, beauty, truth, love, compassion) in the ordinary. I try to maintain a playful attitude, a sense of humor, not to take myself or life too seriously. The intuitive process is important to me. I love mandalas from various cultures, especially sand paintings of th...

Beauty Confidential: The No Preaching, No Lies, Advice-You'll-Actually-Use Guide to Looking Your Best

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Report copyright infringementby Nadine Haobsh (Author)Renowned beauty expert Nadine Haobsh has the answers to the world's really BIG questions: How much should I tip my hair stylist (and the shampoo girl and the colorist)? How red can I go before my lips make me look too vampy? What's the best perfume for my lifestyle? What's the proper method for using that most important beauty accessory, the eyelash curler? Is it ever too early to get Botox? Forget celebrity trends and complicated ho...