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Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Tennessee - Paperback

$13.99

by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Tennessee, 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 a...

Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Nashville, Tennessee - Paperback

$13.99

by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Nashville, Tennessee, 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 th...

$13.99

Writing and Research for Graphic Designers: A Designer's Manual to Strategic Communication and Presentation - Paperback

$25.00

by Steven Heller (Author)Designed specifically for the graphic designers out there, this is the perfect jumping off point for the best ways properly write for clients, other designers, and those new to design.Author BiographySteven Heller wears many hats (in addition to the New York Yankees): For 33 years he was an art director at the New York Times, originally on the OpEd Page and for almost 30 of those years with the New York Times Book Review. Currently, he is co-chair of the MFA Designer ...

The Development of the American Windsor Chairs - Paperback

$24.46

by Carl W. Drepperd (Author)A Windsor chair is a chair built with a solid wooden seat into which the chair-back and legs are round-tenoned, or pushed into drilled holes. This is in contrast to standard chairs, where the back legs and the uprights of the back are continuous. Contained within this book is a fascinating account of the development of the American Windsor chair. Containing a wealth of interesting information on its history, evolution, construction, and popularity, along with a ver...

Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards - Hardcover

$64.80

by Yu-Kai Chou (Author)The new era of Gamification and Human-Focused Design optimizes for motivation and engagement over traditional Function-Focused Design. Within the industry, studies on game mechanics and behavioral psychology have become proliferate. However, few people understand how to merge the two fields into experience designs that reliably increases business metrics and generates a return on investment. Gamification Pioneer Yu-kai Chou takes reader on a journey to learn his twelve ...

Opshopulence: How to Make Thrift Store Look Like Couture and Save the Planet - Hardcover

$56.63

by Faye de Lanty (Author)True style is never about how much you spendA simple shift in perception will bring you more wardrobe abundance and life wisdom that you could ever possibly imagine.Opshopulence is a mindset created by preloved chic pioneer Faye De Lanty and when you embody it you'll: -- look and feel a million bucks -- save money and reduce style stress -- transcend age, shape, size, gender and status -- transform your personal style and life -- support charity -- empower and connect...

Danger in the Path of Chic: Violence in Fashion Between the Wars - Paperback

$71.91

by Lucy Moyse Ferreira (Author), Rebecca Arnold (Editor)During the interwar years, a proliferation of violence encroached upon the glossy, idealistic world of fashion: from the curiously common appearance of dismembered heads in fashion illustration, to seemingly torturous techniques and devices advertised by beauty imagery, even extending to garments designed to look assaulted and destroyed. Danger in the Path of Chic brings this disturbing imagery to light for the first time, proposing new ...

Off-Grid Living 101: Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Homesteading: DIY projects, Energy-Independent Systems of Water, Wind and Solar to Unlock a Life of - Paperback

$18.34

by Willow Smart (Author)A life of freedom and independence with off-grid living, even if you've never built a DIY project before!Do you yearn for the self-sufficient lifestyle, confident in your ability to thrive independently from the grid?Inspired by sustainable practices but overwhelmed about where to start your off-grid journey with minimal cost and effort?Off-Grid Living 101 provides a blueprint for transforming curiosity into empowerment as you learn about sustainable homesteading and p...

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...

Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Hollywood, Florida - Paperback

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by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Hollywood, Florida, 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 thou...

Urania's Star Charts: The Original Astronomical Illustrations - Hardcover

$57.58

by Jehoshaphat Aspin (Illustrator), Emily Gillis (Editor), Richard Bloxham (Illustrator)Discover the wonders of the heavens in this beautifully illustrated star atlas featuring over 70 astronomical constellations.Urania's Star Charts is a brilliant testament to centuries of celestial observation. First published in 1825, its 32 illustrated cards present heavenly figures sprawled across the stars in stunning detail. Showcasing key constellations like Ursa Major and the twelve zodiacs, it encap...

Art of the Grimoire: An Illustrated History of Magic Books and Spells - Hardcover

$35.00

by Owen Davies (Author)A copiously illustrated global history of magic books, from ancient papyri to pulp paperbacks "A beautiful production: a typographic and calligraphic treat as treasurable as a rare magical text itself. Almost every page is filled with wonder."--Suzi Feay, The Spectator Grimoires, textbooks of magic and occult knowledge, have existed through the ages alongside other magic and religious texts in part because of the need to create a physical record of magical phenomena, ...

Fashion School in a Book Design Journal: The Practical Workbook for Collection Development - Paperback

$25.00

by Zo? Hong (Author)Design your fashion collection and create a work-in-progress portfolio with the artistic direction in this design journal!Author, designer, and instructor Zo? Hong's Fashion School in a Book outlines the workflow for creating a fashion collection. The text offers lessons on how to develop a cohesive (environmentally sustainable!) collection based on shapes, silhouettes, colors, patterns, and fabrics. As you make your way through the exercises in the book, this Fashion Scho...

Cute Plushies and Mochi Dolls: Sweet Manga-Style Kawaii Characters to Sew - Hardcover

$18.99

by Eriko Teranishi (Author)Create your own Chibi and manga-style dolls with this adorable book! Plushies are squishable, stuffed dolls. Mochi are the cute, limbless little dolls that are shaped like a bread loaf. Dress them, squeeze them, display them, hang them on your computer and carry them around with you. Cute Plushie and Mochi Dolls will turn everyone into a plushie doll expert quickly with: One easy-to-sew basic body pattern Templates for 27 different dolls based on this body Patterns...

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by Elizabeth Way (Editor), Valerie Steele (Foreword by), Elizabeth Way (Contribution by)One of the first books to examine the wide breadth of the African Diaspora and its influence on international fashion. Tracing the local and global impact of Black Diasporic designers, Africa's Fashion Diaspora is one of the first books to explore the diverse perspectives and significant roles that Black designers have contributed to the creation of international fashion culture. With a focus on the twent...

Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Flowers Designs, Premium Illustrations and Motivational Quotes - Paperback

$10.78

by Moondust Press (Author)This is a relaxing coloring book perfect for unleashing your creativity and inner artist. There are 50 premium detailed illustrations and motivational quotes on the back of each drawing.Let the stress-relieving patterns take you to a world of relaxation and imagination. Embrace the calm and connect with your inner artist using pens, markers, crayons, or coloring pencils. The pages are printed on a single side, so there is no bleed-through. Number of Pages: 102 Dimens...

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by Winsome Douglass (Author)This early work is a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or historian. Its 166 pages are extensively illustrated with diagrams, drawings and photographs forming a complete how-to guide to embroidery that is thoroughly recommended for the shelf of all handicraft lovers. Contents Include: Foreword; Acknowledgement; List of Plates; Introduction; Simple stitches; More complicated stitches; Simple designing; Filling stitches; Designing with cut paper; Some specia...

A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Autumn Cardigans for Women - Paperback

$18.70

by Anon (Author)This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of Autumn cardigans for women. Full of designs in different styles and sizes, there is something to suit every taste and occasion. With patterns of varying difficulties, this book should suit most levels of skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Number of Pages: 58 Dimensions: 0.14 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: April 05, 2012

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by Karen Homer (Author)Little Book of Dior is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of 70 years of opulent fashion. Christian Dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian fashion world is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. Dior's debut collection in 1947 invented the New Look silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves. Recounting Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of ...

Design Activism: Beautiful Strangeness for a Sustainable World - Paperback

$89.08

by Alastair Fuad-Luke (Author)Design academics and practitioners are facing a multiplicity of challenges in a dynamic, complex, world moving faster than the current design paradigm which is largely tied to the values and imperatives of commercial enterprise. Current education and practice need to evolve to ensure that the discipline of design meets sustainability drivers and equips students, teachers and professionals for the near-future. New approaches, methods and tools are urgently require...

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

$59.95

by 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 furniture, graphic arts, jewelr...

How to Make Sewing Patterns, second edition - Hardcover

$37.75

by Don McCunn (Author)How to Make Sewing Patterns solves the mysteries of pattern drafting with easy, step-by-step instructions and clear line drawings that show how to create custom-fit garments in a wide range of designs. The book's detailed instructions on measuring and fitting include do-it-yourself photographs as well as directions for creating custom dress forms. "Don McCunn has certainly mastered pattern drafting and fitting a wide range of bodies. Whether or not you have taken pattern...

Interaction of Symbols: Icon Design Theory and Practice - Paperback

$113.38

by Mike Zender (Author)Interaction of Symbols is a book for everyone engaged with icon design. It presents a theory of how icons work: symbols in an icon interact to evoke meaning. From this theory flow design principles and practices based on evidence from Design and other disciplines such as Psychology, Perception, and Cognition. The theory, principles, and practices impact how all symbol-based communications are conceived, designed, and applied.The book focuses on icons that elicit a conce...

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by Jeremy Lee (Author)How to Draw Portraits is a unique collection of techniques, terminology, and examples for the beginner and advanced graphite artist. Over one hundred illustrations support carefully reviewed explanations of elemental technique. Discover that you can draw with an eraser and simulate skin texture with circularism. Find out how to draw hair, and how to break down complex shapes into simple abstract components. Use layers and "punch-up" your work. You can even draw with a br...

Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Delaware, Water Gap, Pennsylvania - Paperback

$13.99

by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Delaware, Water Gap, Pennsylvania, 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...

$13.99

Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Belmar, New Jersey - Paperback

$13.99

by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Belmar, New Jersey, 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 thou...

Bounce Lettering: Calligraphy Practice Workbook for Beginners Learn Creative Brush Handwriting Penmanship and Dynamic Modern Lettering Techniques - Paperback

$15.82

by Quillscribe Memoirs (Author) Number of Pages: 92 Dimensions: 0.25 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: February 03, 2025

Open Plan: A Design History of the American Office - Paperback

$55.71

by Jennifer Kaufmann-Buhler (Author), Grace Lees-Maffei (Editor), Kjetil Fallan (Editor)Originally inspired by a progressive vision of a working environment without walls or hierarchies, the open plan office has since come to be associated with some of the most dehumanizing and alienating aspects of the modern office. Author Jennifer Kaufmann-Buhler traces the history and evolution of the American open plan from the brightly-colored office landscapes of the 1960s and 1970s to the monochromati...

Greubel Forsey: The Art of Invention - Hardcover

$150.00

by Michael Clerizo (Author)This is the untold story of how two rebellious master watchmakers, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey, learned their craft, met, established a brand, and in a few years created some of the most astonishingly beautiful and mechanically sophisticated timepieces ever made. Today they are recognized as the makers of the most uncompromising designs in the world.In early 1992, the two men met at Renaud et Papi, a hothouse of new watchmaking ideas in Le Locle in the Swiss J...

Design History: An Anthology - Paperback

$63.00

by Dennis P. Doordan (Editor)his anthology compiled from volumes 3-10 of Design Issues, includes material from areas seldom discussed in existing surveys and will facilitate the general discourse within the design community on a wide range of conceptual and methodological issues of contemporary design history.Design history has emerged in recent years as a significant field of scholarly research and critical reflection. With their interest in the conceptualization, production, and consumption...