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Hayden Williams: The Fashion Activity Book

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Report copyright infringementby Hayden Williams (Author)Over 80 artworks for coloring and designing clothes, from the world renowned fashion illustrator Hayden Williams. "Williams has captured some of the most iconic fashions with his pencil... Not only does he capture the looks, he calls the trends as well." - Bustle "With one look at his Instagram, you can instantly tell that Hayden is insanely talented." - Buzzfeed The first book from cult fashion illustrator Hayden Williams. Color your...

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Report copyright infringement Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.4 x 6.5 IN Publication Date: August 02, 2022

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Report copyright infringementby Christian Siriano (Author)The popular American fashion designer takes us on an exhilarating journey with today's biggest stars wearing his statement-making designs on the world's most exciting red carpets. This highly anticipated sequel to Dresses to Dream About (2017), delves into Siriano's continued evolution as a visionary, from his groundbreaking fashion that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and body positivity to the meticulous craftsmanship behind each cre...

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Report copyright infringementby Barnaba Fornasetti (Foreword by), Silvana Annichiarico (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Ginevra Quadrio Curzio (Text by (Art/Photo Books))This elaborate volume, authored by the designer's son, is a splendid celebration of one of the world's most inventive design minds. Combining whimsy and elegance, Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) transformed everyday objects like cups, scarves, and screens into works of art featuring his idiosyncratic leitmotifs, such as the hand, th...

Azzedine Alaïa: A Couturier's Collection

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Report copyright infringementby Miren Arzalluz (Author), Olivier Saillard (Author)Azzedine Alaïa (1935-2017) was not only a world-renowned fashion designer but also an avid collector of vintage fashion. Now a major exhibition at the Palais Galliera, Paris, Azzedine Alaïa showcases the extensive collection he built up over the decades, driven by his fascination with the history of couture and his desire to conserve its heritage for future generations.Accumulated in utmost secrecy and never rev...

Howl's Moving Castle Picture Book - Hardcover

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by Hayao Miyazaki (Author)Add Howl's Moving Castle to this list of must-have movie books. Director Hayao Miyazaki is a master storyteller and his films have all become classics of animation. There's no better way to preserve the magic of Howl and his flying castle than by adding this delightful volume to your home library. Earlier this year, VIZ Media released The Art of Howl's Moving Castle, a hardbound, prestige format book which exists as an essential companion to Hayao Miyazaki's latest a...

A Dog's Life: A Celebration of Our Best Friend

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Report copyright infringementby Hannah Dale (Author)This beautiful little gift book features over 50 dogs painted by Hannah Dale in her uniquely quirky, characterful style. From the faithful Labrador and the bouncy Cocker Spaniel to the loveable Old English Sheepdog and French Bulldog, all our favourite dog breeds are delightfully brought to life by this award-winning artist. Each portrait is accompanied by insightful and entertaining text from Hannah, who is a trained zoologist as well as an...

Catphabet: A Whimsical Celebration of Our Favourite Feline Friends, for Fans of Grumpy Cat and What Cats Want

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Report copyright infringementby Harper By Design (Author)A whimsical celebration of the colourful characteristics and playful personalities of our favourite feline friends, from the creators of Dogphabet and Plantphabet. Winning the heart of a feline is always worth the effort.These fur-midable hunters possess unique purr-sonalities and entertaining cat-titudes that can be downright claw-ful or have you feline good.From the smitten kittens we love the most to the snuggle-muffins who hate us l...

Precious: The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time

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Report copyright infringementby Helen Molesworth (Author)A renowned jewelry expert recounts her career working with nature's most extraordinary treasures--gemstones--and traces these rare jewels from ancient Egyptian records through the high-stakes auctions of today. "Engaging and illuminating, Precious is a master class in the history of gems."--Francesca Cartier Brickell, author of The Cartiers Helen Molesworth has been captivated by precious stones since early childhood but she struggled t...

Helvetica and the New York City Subway System: The True (Maybe) Story

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Shaw (Author)How New York City subways signage evolved from a "visual mess" to a uniform system with Helvetica triumphant.For years, the signs in the New York City subway system were a bewildering hodge-podge of lettering styles, sizes, shapes, materials, colors, and messages. The original mosaics (dating from as early as 1904), displaying a variety of serif and sans serif letters and decorative elements, were supplemented by signs in terracotta and cut st...

I'll Drink to That: A Life in Style, with a Twist

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Report copyright infringementby Betty Halbreich (Author), Rebecca Paley (Contribution by)The stunning true story of Bergdorf Goodman's legendary personal shopper Eighty-six-year-old Betty Halbreich is a true original who could have stepped straight out of Stephen Sondheim's repertoire. She has spent nearly forty years as the legendary personal shopper at Bergdorf Goodman, where she works with socialites, stars, and ordinary women off the street. She has helped many find their true selves thro...

Architectural Pottery: Ceramics for a Modern Landscape

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Chavkin (Author), Jeffrey Head (Author), Jo Lauria (Author)The first book to document the history of the groundbreaking company Architectural Pottery, tracing its critical influence on midcentury design and its enduring appeal todayArchitectural Pottery's strikingly minimalist designs heralded new domestic housewares that could uniquely accent the modern home--inside and out. Formally expressive yet accessible, their refreshingly unembellished, elegant p...

Peter Moore: Sneaker Legend: The Designer Who Revolutionized Nike and Adidas

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Coles (Author), Jacques Chassaing Chassaing (Contribution by), Tinker Hatfield (Contribution by)A tribute to the visionary designer whose creative brilliance left an indelible mark on the world of sneakers, athletic wear and the sports industry, uniquely becoming one of the most influential and celebrated creative directors of both Adidas and Nike. The book reveals for the first time the inside story behind the creation of the Air Jordan 1, the sneaker th...

The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends: Visual Biographies of the World's Greatest Designers

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Report copyright infringementby Fashionary (Author)The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends is a visual biography book that delves into the stories of the most recognized fashion designers in the world. It covers their childhoods, relationships, life choices, ups and downs, and the signature pieces that have changed fashion history over the years. The book uses a timeline presentation with fascinating graphic symbols, making it easy and engaging to read. This special tr...

Paraventi: Folding Screens from the 17th to 21st Century

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Report copyright infringementby Nicholas Cullinan (Editor), Mario Mainetti (Editor), Niccolò Gravina (Editor)A stunning showcase of elegant folding screens from the 17th to 21st centuriesThis volume gathers an exceptional selection of decorative folding screens, exploring the history and semantics of the form by tracing trajectories of cross-pollination between East and West. At their core, folding screens embody liminality and the idea of sitting at the threshold of two conditions, both lite...

Looking at Fashion: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques

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Report copyright infringementby Debra N. Mancoff (Author)What is an epaulette? What is a hanbok? These clothing items--and hundreds more--are entertainingly explained and vividly illustrated in this accessible guide. Whether in art or life, fashion makes a statement. It gives form to the temper of the times and the motives of the moment, charting shifts in society, status, technology, and economy. Fashion is shaped by both high and popular culture and reveals the influence of individuals fro...

Palace Costume: Inside Hollywood's Best Kept Fashion Secret

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Report copyright infringementby Mimi Haddon (Author)A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2024 Palace Costume is a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Palace Costume & Prop Co., an exclusive Los Angeles film-industry haven of dresses, gowns, garments, accessories, props, and jewelry featured in countless movies for more than fifty years. Envisioned and curated by owner Melody Barnett, Palace Costume is a 30,000-square-foot treasure trove of over half a million pieces and a beloved and legendary c...

Bookbinding: The Complete Guide to Folding, Sewing & Binding

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Report copyright infringementby Franziska Morlok (Author), Miriam Waszelewski (Author) Number of Pages: 415 Dimensions: 1.4 x 9.6 x 7.3 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 20, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick Remy (Editor)A giant of modern fashion photography, Bourdin lent his surrealist eye to the shoes and fashions of Charles Jourdan. Creating compositions full of movement, color, and sensuality, this pioneering collaboration between designer and photographer still exerts a profound influence on modern fashion photography. The late 1960s saw some of the most dynamic periods in French fashion. And the union between Bourdin and Jourdan captured the spirit of...

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Report copyright infringementby Marian Green (Author)WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN AMULET AND A CHARM? When would be the right time to make a talisman? And, if you absolutely had to, how would you cast a spell? In this unique little book, scholar Marian Green unravels the complex web of associations and correspondences which form the backbone of the Western magical arts. Packed with rare illustrations and useful tables, there is no better volume for the modern travelling magician.Author B...

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Report copyright infringementby Bruno Munari (Artist), Aldo Tanchis (Text by (Art/Photo Books))With an updated cover, this facsimile edition brings back into print the crucial 1987 overview of Munari's wide-ranging oeuvreOne of the last surviving members of the Futurist generation, Bruno Munari (1907-98) was the enfant terrible of Italian art and design for most of the 20th century. In addition to his work as an artist and designer, Munari was a prolific bookmaker and authored some 40-odd boo...

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Report copyright infringementby Viction (Author)Amid the sea of listening options available in our digital world, it often takes more than a good beat or catchy lyrics for artists to stand out among their peers, which is why musicians often combine sound with compelling visuals to express their individuality and deliver their message. Songscapes takes a deeper look into the craft that goes behind the making of a successful music identity, with artist interviews, production processes, and plen...

Dress Your Essence: How to Find Your True Personal Style and Express Your Beauty as a Sacred Work of Art

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer Butler (Author)Finalist, 2025 Eric Hoffer AwardsWinner, 2024 New York Big Book Awards for FashionWinner: Beauty, 2025 National Indie Excellence AwardsLearn to dress yourself as a living work of art in this visually-stunning book by fashion icon and master colorist Jennifer Butler. Dimensions: 0.7 x 10.1 x 10.1 IN Publication Date: September 09, 2024

From Pessimism to Promise: Lessons from the Global South on Designing Inclusive Tech

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Report copyright infringementby Payal Arora (Author), Charles Hayes (Foreword by)A radical paradigm shift in the way we think about AI and tech, taking hope and inspiration from the aspirational users of new technologies around the world. When it comes to tech, the mainstream headlines are bleak: Algorithms control and oppress. AI will destroy democracy and our social fabric, and possibly even drive us to extinction. While legitimate concerns drive these fears, we need to equally account for ...

Adornment and Splendour: Jewels of the Indian Courts

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Report copyright infringementby Salam Kaoukji (Author)This is the definitive catalog of an unparalleled collection of Indian jewelry and jeweled luxury objects made at the height of the Mughal empire andDeccan sultanates in the 16th and 17th centuries. The collection, widely regarded as one of the finest in the world, was assembled by Sheikh Nasser and Sheikha Hussa al-Sabah for The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, and reveals the beauty, sophistication, and diversity of Indian jeweled arts.The I...

What to Wear and Why: Your Guilt-Free Guide to Sustainable Fashion

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Report copyright infringementby Tiffanie Darke (Author)It's time to rethink what clothes we buy, wear, and toss out, knowing that we can have a positive environmental impact while still looking good and dressing well. Reportedly, the clothing industry produces 80 billion garments a year, employs 15 percent of the world's population, exploits labor, and seriously pollutes the environment. However, we as consumers have the power to make a difference with the clothing choices we make. In What t...

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Report copyright infringementby Elsa Janssen (Editor), Alexis Sornin (Editor), Madison Cox (Foreword by)Produced with the Yves Saint Laurent museums in Paris and Marrakech, this book examines how flowers served as the designer's muse throughout his life and work. Yves Saint Laurent's passion for flowers and gardens was the source of endless inspiration. From a thousand and one rose buds to sprigs of lily of the valley, from an avalanche of bougainvillea to delicate poppy blooms, and from shea...

The Beauty of Time: The Watches of A. Lange & Söhne

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Report copyright infringementby Harry Niemann (Author), Jonee Tiedemann (Translator)With more than 200 photographs and specifications for 32 watches, this book provides a comprehensive history of one of Germany's finest watchmakers and its timepieces. Since its founding in 1845, A. Lange and Sohne has been at the core of fine watchmaking. Wanting to create perfectly timed watches that did not require remachining, innovative watchmaker Ferdinand Adolph Lange established a tradition of precise ...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Davies (Author), Brad Winderbaum (Introduction by), Bryan Andrews (Afterword by)The official behind-the-scenes companion to Marvel Studios' Emmy Award-winning Disney+ animated series What If...? From exclusive interviews to never-before-seen concept art, this collector-worthy book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Marvel Studios' first animated series. Through interviews with the animators, designers, producers, and writers of the series, ...

1000 Football Shirts Revised and Updated: From Vintage Classics to the Latest Releases

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Report copyright infringementby Bernard Lions (Author), Carlo Ancelotti (Foreword by)A new, updated edition of the most comprehensive collection of soccer uniforms, featuring more than 1000 illustrations representing 100 countries and 500 teams, from beloved vintage classics to today's latest releases. Perfect for any soccer fan, this is an addictive "dip in" resource on all the world's major soccer teams. Massively illustrated and totally comprehensive, this volume presents and explains the ...

Moda (Fashion): La Historia Visual Definitva

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Celebra 3000 años de historia de la moda, desde las primeras telas drapeadas de la antigüedad hasta los sensacionales vestidos de las pasarelas de hoy en día. Sencilla o sofisticada, discreta o imaginativa: la ropa que llevamos dice mucho de quiénes somos. Estructurada cronológicamente, Moda. La historia visual definitiva es una exhaustiva guía visual que te invita a descubrir la moda de cada generación y su evolución observando las prendas que se h...

Fashion Palettes: Color Inspiration, Meaning and Mood

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Report copyright infringementby Lauren Wager (Author), Sophia Ahmad (Author)The book delves on colour palettes for fashion: the meaning of colour, where its name comes, the fabrics on which particular colours look best and the best colour combinations.Color consultant and curator Lauren Wager, author of the best-selling Palette Perfect volumes, and colorist, designer, and trend forecaster Sophia Naureen Ahmad team up in this practical and inspirational compendium that shows us how colors can ...