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Fashion Stylist: Seven Proven Steps to Build a Banging Portfolio, a Powerful Network, and Make Sh*t Happen!

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Report copyright infringementby Kristine Kilty (Author)So, you want to be a fashion stylist, but the industry feels intimidating and impossible to crack? You've got the passion but no clue how to turn your ideas into a jaw-droppingly fabulous photoshoot.Told with wit, warmth, and zero fluff, Fashion Stylist shows aspiring stylists and career changers - with little or no experience- how to build a standout portfolio, cultivate a powerful professional network, and develop the confidence and min...

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Report copyright infringementby Edith Very (Author)"Warp and Woof; the Story of the Textile Arts" offers a comprehensive exploration into the rich history and intricate techniques of textile production. Edith Very meticulously details the evolution of weaving, spinning, and dyeing across various cultures and eras. From ancient looms to the burgeoning textile mills of the industrial age, the book illuminates the profound impact of textile arts on society, commerce, and artistic expression.Read...

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Advertisers Anonymous: 12 Steps to Creative Salvation

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Report copyright infringementby Ron Huey (Author)There are no shortcuts to advertising wisdom, but there is a fast lane. Ron Huey spent 30+ years in the creative trenches at some of the nation's top creative shops before launching his own award-winning agency. These 12 steps are more than theory; they're lived experience from someone who's been in the room, on the hook, and shows up believing great creative ideas matter. Advertisers Anonymous explores twelve character traits that separate cre...

Itty Bitty Ink: Inspiration for Your Next Tiny Tattoo

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Report copyright infringementby McKenna Lah (Author)A mini tattoo mood board in a book--plus, two sheets of temporary tats in the back to try 'em out before you commit!Illustrated by tattoo artist McKenna Lah (@pokingyou.softly), Itty Bitty Ink is your sign to get that teensy tattoo you've always wanted. Full of sweet, charming illustrations--from bunnies in bows and fresh farmer's market vegetables to delightful mini cowboy boots and beautiful blooming roses--this little book is bursting wit...

Penthouse: The World's Most Incredible Penthouses

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Martin (Editor)The definitive guide to Penthouse style from the world's leading interior designers. An inspirational journey told through interviews and 250 stunning images. The penthouse is the ultimate expression of contemporary urban living. As much a state of mind as a physical space, the word 'penthouse' evokes excitement, drama, exclusivity and escape. First emerging a century ago with the dawn of the skyscraper, the penthouse has become the aspirat...

Why Men Like Straight Lines and Women Like Polka Dots

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Report copyright infringementby Gloria Moss (Author)Discover how men and women perceive the world differently and why they won't agree on the colour or shape of the sofa!Author BiographyGloria Moss is a Professor in Marketing and Management at Buckinghamshire New University and Visiting Professor at the Ecole Superieure de Gestion (ESG), Paris with a background in industry and consultancy in Human Resources. She has a PhD and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development...

Design Democracy: The Death and Life of the Human Workplace

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Report copyright infringementby William Robertson (Author)What if our buildings are failing us? In Design Democracy, William Robertson argues that the spaces we inhabit, like our offices, health care facilities, and hospitality environments, are often designed without enough information, resulting in places that are dysfunctional, uninspiring, and disconnected from the needs of those who use them.This book introduces a revolutionary new approach: Design Democracy. It's both a methodology and ...

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 ...

What Design Can't Do: Essays on Design and Disillusion

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Report copyright infringementby Silvio Lorusso (Author)A witty, tongue-in-cheek discussion of design's potentials and pitfallsIn focusing on creating preferable conditions, the discipline of design is optimistic by default. And yet, vernacular manifestations of skepticism, dissatisfaction and even resentment toward design abound. Instead of systematically discarding them, can these "sad passions" shed a valuable light on the blind spots of the field? Can disillusion be something more than dis...

Chinese Furniture: A Guide to Collecting Antiques

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Report copyright infringementby Karen Mazurkewich (Author), A. Chester Ong (Photographer)The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best museum-quality hardwood pieces to standard softwood specimens still available at reasonable prices on the international market. Carpenters from this era were artisan...

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Report copyright infringementby Sandu (Author)Japanese Graphic Design is perhaps the most comprehensive look yet at the design aesthetic that still leads the world with its perfect blend of elegance and simplicity. While focusing on contemporary design and its timeless appeal, the book launches with a survey of several Japanese masters of the last few decades that exemplify these design principles through their diverse graphic work. From Norito Shinmura and his beautiful nature inspired graph...

Islamic Biomorphic Patterns: Creating Motifs Inspired by the Natural World

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Report copyright infringementby Esra Alhamal (Author)A practical guide to drawing and painting beautiful Islamic botanical patterns. The ancient art of Islamic pattern is steeped in tradition, with dazzling motifs inspired by geometry and nature. Islamic biomorphic patterns are the floral, organic and flowing designs that usually sit within a geometric frame and are often referred to as Nabati, Arabesque, Islimi or Rumi. These patterns can be found on anything from grand architectural monume...

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Report copyright infringementby Alan Lee (Author), Alan Lee (Illustrator)Alan Lee, the Oscar-winning conceptual designer for the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, discusses his approach to depicting Tolkien's imaginary world. The book presents more than 150 of Lee's celebrated illustrations to show how his imagery for both the illustrated Lord of the Rings and the films progressed from concept to finished art. In addition, the book contains 20 full-color plates and numerous examples of the con...

Magic Eye III: A New Dimension in Art: Volume 3

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Report copyright infringementby Cheri Smith (Author)Magic Eye, the bestselling 3D illusion phenomenon, continues with even more mind-bending hidden images. Magic Eye III: Visions: A New Dimension in Art invites readers into a world of incredible stereograms--hidden 3D images that magically appear when you relax your eyes and look beyond the surface pattern. Packed with colorful, immersive optical illusions, this interactive collection delivers a visual experience to amaze readers of all ages....

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Report copyright infringementby W. A. Bentley (Author)Over 850 illustrations of snow crystals, photographed by Bentley during a 50-year period, for use by artists, designers, and craftspeople in a variety of creative projects.Back JacketFor almost a century, W. A. Bentley caught and photographed thousands of snowflakes in his workshop at Jericho, Vermont, and made available to scientists and art instructors samples of his remarkable work. His painstakingly prepared images were remarkable reve...

Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses

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Report copyright infringementby Darnell-Jamal Lisby (Author), Luca Stoppini (Designed by), Matteo Augello (Contribution by)An exploration of the rich creative influence of Italian Renaissance art on the designs of contemporary Italian fashion houses Successful Italian fashion houses such as Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace are among the most high-profile and cutting-edge on the global fashion scene. Many of the innovative designs created by these and other major Italian houses draw on...

Graph Paper Art & Design: Create your own pixel art, cross-stitch, graphgans, anime, home design and more

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Report copyright infringementby Judy Romero (Author)Capture your sudden flashes of inspiration on our handy 50-page graph paper journal. From your next cross stitch project or layout for a new living room furniture arrangement to simply relaxing with a new pixel art or anime collection, you can create it all here. 7" x 10" 50 white graph paper pages. Number of Pages: 52 Dimensions: 0.11 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: March 29, 2019

100 Animals Adult Coloring Book: An Adult Coloring Book with Lions, Elephants, Owls, Horses, Dogs, Cats, and Many More! (Animals with Patterns Colorin

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Report copyright infringementby MD Riaz Mia (Author)Gift Ideas 100 Unique ImagesEnjoy beautiful animals and relaxing patterns with this easy coloring book.Our 100 Animals coloring book is a wonderful way to show your love of animals while your stress fades away. Each animal features simple patterns that allow you to effortlessly fill pages with any of your favorite colors. We have also included close-up animal portraits and full-body animal designs so you will have plenty of options of what t...

Polynesian Tattoos: Coloring Boook for Adults

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Report copyright infringementby Polynesian Coloring Book (Author), Sophia Payne (Author)New Coloring Book Style, For who love tattoo. (Polynesian and Maori Tattoos style) This book will make a new coloring experience for you. You will found beautiful polynesian and Maori patterns. If you are tattoo lovers, Do not miss. See the example on the back cover of this book. Designs range in complexity and detail from beginner to expert-level. This Coloring Book Features: Single-Sided Pages, Easy re...

Self-Instructor in the Art of Hair Work,

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Active 19th Century Campbell (Author)Unlock the secrets of historical hairstyling with "Self-Instructor in the Art of Hair Work" by Mark Campbell. This meticulously prepared republication offers a comprehensive guide to the elegant craft of hairdressing, as practiced in a bygone era. Delve into the art of dressing hair, creating intricate curls, and crafting switches and braids with unparalleled skill. Explore detailed instructions for making hair jewelry ...

An Anthology of Blackness: The State of Black Design

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Report copyright infringementby Terresa Moses (Editor), Omari Souza (Editor), Tunstall (Foreword by)An adventurous collection that examines how the design field has consistently failed to attract and support Black professionals--and how to create an anti-racist, pro-Black design industry instead. An Anthology of Blackness examines the intersection of Black identity and practice, probing why the design field has failed to attract Black professionals, how Eurocentric hegemony impacts Black prof...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Hecklinger (Author)Step back in time with Chas. Hecklinger's "Handbook on Dress and Cloak Cutting," a comprehensive guide to women's tailoring from a bygone era. This meticulously prepared edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the art of dressmaking and cloak cutting, providing insights into the techniques and principles that shaped historical fashion design. Explore detailed instructions and diagrams related to sewing and tailoring. Whether you're ...

Designing Russian Cinema: The Production Artist and the Material Environment in Silent Era Film

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Report copyright infringementby Eleanor Rees (Author), Birgit Beumers (Editor), Lilya Kaganovsky (Editor)This book highlights the significant role that production artists played when Russian cinema was still in its infancy. It uncovers Russian cinema's connections with other art forms, examining how production artists drew on both aesthetic traditions and modernist experiments in architecture, painting and theatre as they explored the new medium of cinema and its potential to engender new mod...

Dieter Rams: The Complete Works - Hardcover

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by Klaus Klemp (Author)"Chances are if you've shaved with an electric razor, blow-dried your hair, or sparked up a cigarette in the past 60 years, you owe a debt of gratitude to Dieter Rams." - New York TimesMade in close collaboration with Rams himself, this catalogue raisonné is the ultimate reference on one of the most influential product designers of all timeDieter Rams is one of the most influential product designers of the twentieth century, who, for more than sixty years, has been defi...

Atomic Bombshells: How Plastics Shaped Postwar Bodies

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Report copyright infringementby Isabelle Held (Author)Bullet bras, bazookas, bombshells, bikinis. In Atomic Bombshells, Isabelle Held challenges the usual narratives of how war technologies enter domestic use by following plastics on their journey into women's bodies. Held explores the effects of military-industrial science and the emergence of nylon, silicone, and plastic foams on embodied and expressive configurations of gender, sexuality, and race. She focuses on the United States between ...

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Ackermann's Repository Fashion Prints 1809-1814

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Report copyright infringementby Susana Ellis (Author)A Regency romance author compiled a comprehensive list of all the London fashion prints and commentary from all twenty years of Ackermann's Repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashions, and politics, to which she added annual timelines of important historic events. While this volume was created for the use of authors of historical fiction, it will also appeal to anyone interested in historical women's fashion.This volume...

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Report copyright infringementby Louise Wallenberg (Editor), Andrea Kollnitz (Editor)Art and fashion have long gone hand in hand, but it was during the modernist period that fashion first gained equal value to - and took on the same aesthetic ideals as - painting, film, photography, dance, and literature. Combining high and low art forms, modernism turned fashion designers into artists and vice versa. Bringing together internationally renowned scholars across a range of disciplines, this vibra...

Equipment, Tools and Stitches Needed to Make Hats - A Milliner's Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Ethel Langridge (Author)This book contains a detailed guide to the equipment and tools necessary for proper hatmaking. The tools and equipment described within this text are the basic requirements of the milliner, and other tools not mentioned herein can be adopted when and where necessary. A brilliant text for amateur milliners just starting out in the exciting world of hatmaking, this antique text is well deserving of a place in any collection of millinery li...

Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences - Drafting and Plain Dressmaking Part 3

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Brooks Picken (Author)Mary Brooks Picken founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences in Scranton, Pennsylvania. An expert on fashion, Picken is an authority on dress, fabric, design, and sewing. She taught "Economics of Fashion" at Columbia University and was one of the five founding directors of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Here we have one of her classic books on drafting and dressmaking. Number of Page...

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Report copyright infringementby Cyril G. E. Bunt (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is impor...