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The World According to Yves Saint Laurent

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Report copyright infringementby Jean-Christophe Napias (Author), Patrick Mauriès (Author)Founded by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1962, shortly after the young couturier left his post at the helm of Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent would soon become one of the most successful and influential haute couture houses in Paris. Introducing Le Smoking, the first tuxedo suit for women, in 1966, Saint Laurent also presented iconic, art-inspired creations, from Mondrian dresses to precious V...

Be a Diamond: Decades of Dolly Parton's Style (an Unofficial Coloring Book)

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Report copyright infringementby Dover Publications (Author)This unofficial treasure trove of Dolly Parton's signature style will charm every fashionista and diehard Dolly fan. Just bring crayons, colored pencils, or markers, and imagine what it's like to walk a mile in Dolly's stiletto shoes. Filled with delightful stories about Dolly's life, music, and magic--paired with one-of-a-kind outfits from every era inside a stunning glittering cover--there's truly something for every aspiring diamon...

Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy: A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Amazing Lettered Art - Explore New Styles, Colors, and Mediums

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Report copyright infringementby Grace Frösén (Author)With Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy, you'll learn to master a variety of lettering styles and gorgeous mediums to create amazing lettered art. This fun, colorful, and inspiring guide for lettering enthusiasts at all levels of experience is written and illustrated by popular lettering artist and Domestika instructor Grace Frosen of @gracecallidesigns, who shares her secrets on how to create vibrant and unique designs. Getting ...

Home: The Residential Architecture of D. Stanley Dixon

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Report copyright infringementby D. Stanley Dixon (Author), Eric Piasecki (Photographer), Charlotte Moss (Foreword by)The debut book from award-winning Southern architect Stan Dixon, one of a highly influential group of Atlanta-based architects and designers who are revolutionizing the design world with their work. Stan Dixon's edited approach to the classical elements of architecture creates an understated aesthetic that is historically based while embracing influences of modern design. Throu...

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Report copyright infringementby Victionary (Author)From the iconic 1964 Olympics poster by Yusaku Kamekura to the psychedelic posters of Tadanori Yokoo, Japan has made its way to the forefront of impactful and effective graphic and poster design since its post-war days. Fast forwarding to the Reiwa era, the Japanese graphic design scene has continued to evolve in terms of design values and aesthetics. Known for their dedication to craft and ingenuity, Japanese design aesthetics are not only t...

Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design

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Report copyright infringementby Gideon Schwartz (Author)A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fansAt a time when sales of vinyl records have hit a 25-year high, and analog technologies are providing the kind of extraordinary audio experiences that our increasingly digital world has started to remove, Hi-Fi is essential reading. This unique book explores just how, when, and why the world fell in love with the look,...

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Report copyright infringementby Antonio Citterio (Author), Deyan Sudjic (Editor), Francesco Bonami (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A comprehensive survey on a leading designer behind the Made-in-Italy success storyEdited by the former director of the London Design Museum, Deyan Sudjic, this multiauthored volume offers a detailed, broad account of more than 50 years of works by Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio (born 1950) in the field of industrial design. Working for companies such ...

Futurliberty: Liberty Fabrics and the Avant-Garde

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Report copyright infringementby Ester Coen (Author), Richard Cork (Author)Liberty is renowned internationally for its fabrics, especially its floral patterns, but it also has a long history of developing bold, geometric designs. Many of these were inspired by early twentieth-century avant-garde art, notably by Italian Futurists, such as Giacomo Balla and Umberto Boccioni, and their English contemporaries the Vorticists, including Christopher Nevinson and Edward Wadsworth.In anticipation of Li...

Italian Textile Design: From Art Deco to the Contemporary

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Report copyright infringementby Vittorio Linfante (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Massimo Zanella (Text by (Art/Photo Books))From Pucci's psychedelic patterns to Iuter's skate-inspired prints: how Italian designers have led innovations in textiles throughout the 20th centuryThe dynamic geometrical patterns of Emilio Pucci; the dazzling trompe-l'oeil effects of Roberta di Camerino; the pop sensibilities of Gianni Versace and Franco Moschino; the bold street-style prints of Iuter and Sunnei--these...

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Report copyright infringementby Victionary (Author)In our haste to consume the things we love, we often disregard or discard packaging without a second thought. While many would argue that they bear no significance or should be done away with in our quest to save the environment, there is a lot more to packaging design than meets the eye. On top of conveying a brand's personality, purpose, or message meaningfully and embodying its contents in ways that catch the eye, a seemingly ordinary bott...

Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity

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Report copyright infringementby Heather Ecker (Author), Judith Henon-Reynaud (Author), Évelyne Possémé (Author)Louis Cartier (1875-1942), the grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François, was an impassioned collector and patron of the arts. He was particularly entranced by Islamic arts, especially Persian book arts: their geometric shapes, color combinations, and motifs are apparent in Cartier jewelry to this day. Louis's younger brother Jacques--an expert in precious stones--traveled to India ...

The Characters of Creativity: Activate Creativity by Understanding Your Colleagues

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Report copyright infringementby Alastair Pearce (Author)Everybody can be creative. But how do you get people to release their innate creativity? The Characters of Creativity has all the answers. This book helps organisations and individuals to understand and support the creative process in the workplace. It is a practical guide designed to help managers and leaders understand how to effectively support and manage creative colleagues in a commercial organisation. The book presents caricatures...

Idles X Magda Archer Brutalism: Illustrated Lyrics

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Talbot (Author), Magda Archer (Illustrator)"I want to move into a Bovis home and make a list of everything I own. And ride into the amber setting sun, marching to the beat of someone's drum. I'm done" --IDLES, "Heel/Heal"In this celebration and reinterpretation of IDLES' critically acclaimed first album, Brutalism (2017), Magda Archer's artwork enters a joyful and liberating shouting match with Joe Talbot's lyrics to create an explosive, emotive, comedicall...

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Report copyright infringementby Sau Fong Chan (Author), Sarah Duncan (Photographer) Chinese Dress in Detail reveals the beauty and variety of Chinese dress for women, men, and children, both historically and geographically, showcasing the intricacy of decorative embroidery and rich use of materials and weaving and dyeing techniques. The reader is granted a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to display, from quivering hair ornaments, stunning silk jacke...

New Fashion Illustration.: 50 Essential Contemporary Artists

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Report copyright infringementby Ana de Izaguirre (Author)A fashion illustration anthology that brings together the work of fifty contemporary artists, fashion designers and fashion illustrators from different backgrounds and generations. New Fashion Illustration begins with a brief introduction to fashion illustration and its evolution, followed by a series chapters devoted to the featured artists. The book includes works by major figures in the industry such as Bil Donovan, Aurore de la Mori...

Printing Design for Graphic Designers: An Inspirational Guide to Special Production Techniques and Finishes.

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Report copyright infringementby Shaoqiang Wang (Editor)A complete and thorough overview of different production and finishing techniques and howto make the most of them.Printing Design for Graphic Designers is a reference book that showcases design projects from all over the world and focuses on the processes that were used to print them. The book opens with a thorough introduction of printing history, from the primitive seal rolls used in Mesopotamia more than 5,000 years ago to today's digi...

Unlicensed: Bootlegging as Creative Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Ben Schwartz (Author)In-depth discussions on bootlegging and its myriad definitions in the creative worldPublished with Source Type.Over the last few decades, the term "bootlegging"--a practice once relegated to smugglers and copyright infringers--has become understood as a creative act. Debates about homage, appropriation and theft, already common in the art world, are now being held in the spheres of corporate branding, social media and the creative industry ...

Hand Lettering and Beyond: A Beginner's Workbook for the Creative Art of Drawing Letters

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Report copyright infringementby Sofie Bjorkgren-Nase (Author)From notes, invitation cards, marking and signs, to decorative artwork: There's always a use for hand lettering! Learn the basics of letterforms and styles, tools and materials, and practice eight different alphabets created exclusively for this book. With step-by-step instructions and exercises, this workbook will guide you through the process of learning the techniques and skills necessary to create beautiful, unique lettering. Yo...

MR & Mrs Clark: Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell: Fashion and Prints

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Report copyright infringementby Ossie Clark (Artist), Celia Birtwell (Artist), Federico Poletti (Editor)The first ever visual book on the iconic Swinging London designer duo beloved by Hendrix and Jagger and painted by Hockney, whose vibrant hippie style defined 1960s fashionThe intense artistic and personal partnership between Celia Birtwell and Ossie Clark left an indelible mark on London fashion during the period between Mary Quant's miniskirt and the subversive punk of Malcolm McLaren and...

Louis Vuitton and Japan: Visionary Journeys

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Report copyright infringementby Florence Müller (Author), Aurélie Samuel (Contribution by), Bleue-Marine Massard (Contribution by)Groundbreaking exploration of Louis Vuitton's long-standing cultural exchange with Japan, tracing its profound impact on the evolution of the iconic luxury brand. Published on the occasion of a major exhibition at Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka, Japan, this volume explores the deep and transformative relationship between Louis Vuitton and Japan, which has produ...

Ralph Lauren a Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration

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Report copyright infringementby Ralph Lauren (Author)A stunning celebration of Ralph Lauren's signature home collections--including the designer's own homes--which have inspired the world of interior design for nearly half a century. The cinematic vision of Ralph Lauren is brought to life with a stunning and intimately written book that spans decades of innovation and influence by the iconic American designer. Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living, published by Rizzoli New York, commemorates the 40th...

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Report copyright infringementby Simone Rocha (Author), Cindy Sherman (Contribution by), Petra Collins (Contribution by)The first comprehensive book on the work of Simone Rocha, beloved Irish designer. Simone Rocha emerged from the prestigious Central Saint Martins M.A. and upon the presentation of her first collection in 2010, and quickly garnered an instant following amongst fashion insiders and taste-makers, Adrian Joffe of Dover Street Market was an early fan. Borne from the deep and lush ...

The Art of the Fold: How to Make Innovative Books and Paper Structures (Learn Paper Craft & Bookbinding from Influential Bookmaker & Artist Hedi Kyle) - Hardcover

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by Hedi Kyle (Author), Ulla Warchol (Author)"The influential artist Hedi Kyle and renowned architecture graduate Ulla Warchol shows you how to create their unique designs using folding techniques. From creating flag books and fishbones, to blizzards and nesting boxes, you'll gain an invaluable insight into the work of two skilled artists with this fun read! With the help of their thorough instructions and simple illustrations, you'll be on your way to becoming a pro paper crafter in no time a...

Hollywood Signs: Glittering Graphics and Glowing Neon in Mid-Century Tinseltown

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Report copyright infringementby Kathy Kikkert (Author)Discover the glitz and glamour of Hollywood through a tour of its most fabulous mid-century neon signs! Take in the glitz, glamour, and graphics of vintage Hollywood with Hollywood Signs: Glittering Graphics and Glowing Neon in Mid-Century Tinseltown. The glittering lights of the big city have never been brighter than in this delightful book from author/designer Kathy Kikkert. Featuring signage from Hollywood's hottest bars, nightclubs, re...

Kate Spade New York: She: Muses, Visionaries and Madcap Heroines

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Report copyright infringementby Kate Spade New York (Author)A big, beautifully designed book, kate spade new york's SHE celebrates the women whose bold personalities and styles play an important role in the lives of women across the country. This "must-have tome . . . which pays homage to trailblazers as varied as Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton" (ELLE) invites readers into a way of living that is singularly joyous, distinctly feminine, and wildly interesting. The most exciting and vibrant ...

Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury Updated Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Louis Vuitton (Author)This updated edition of Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury--presented by Paul-Gérard Pasols, the former director of communications for Louis Vuitton and a longtime consultant for the company--describes the dramatic rise of the world's finest luxury company. Written with full access to the company's archives, this incredible volume demonstrates Louis Vuitton's passion for fine design with a stunning array of archival art, product d...

Making Home: Belonging, Memory, and Utopia in the 21st Century

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Report copyright infringementby Alexandra Cunningham Cameron (Editor), Christina L. de Leon (Editor), Michelle Joan Wilkinson (Editor)A powerful collection of perspectives on the contemporary and evolving meanings of home, and how they capture both the shared and conflicting narratives that impact our country today. Home is shaped by many factors: culture, region, environment, citizenship, economics, state of mind, and more. Edited by Alexandra Cunningham Cameron, Christina De León, and Miche...

Billie Eilish: And the Clothes She Wears

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Report copyright infringementby Terry Newman (Author)The author of Harry Styles and the Clothes He Wears carefully analyses the gutsy style choices of young megastar Billie Eilish. Billie Eilish is a fashion phenomenon. Her goth-skate-anime wardrobe resonates loud and clear with her generation and anyone who doesn't want to be defined. Courted by the world's biggest fashion houses, Billie has a way of spotlighting inclusivity, body image, environmental issues and more, while always looking aw...

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by Carol Woolton (Author), Alexandra Shulman (With)Destined to become must-have visual sourcebooks for all those who love fashion, the Vogue Portfolio series continues with Vogue: The Jewellery by Vogue's jewellery editor, Carol Woolton. From couture to costume jewellery, the brilliant pieces featured on the pages of British Vogue for almost a century have encapsulated the fashion zeitgeist of each new age for which they were created. Adorning princesses and rock chicks alike, the jewels show...

Stephen Ellcock's Book of Textiles: The Karun Thakar Collection

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Ellcock (Author)Stephen Ellcock's Book of Textiles is a unique collaboration between bestselling author Stephen Ellcock and textile expert Karun Thakar. Together, they share an inspiring vision of the world through the medium of textiles, leading the reader on a journey into the splendors of nature and the infinite complexities of the human condition. A social-media sensation, Ellcock is widely known for his online curation of artworks, while Thakar own...

The Lost Art of Dress: The Women Who Once Made America Stylish

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Report copyright infringementby Linda Przybyszewski (Author)A New York Times Bestseller From an award-winning historian, the fascinating tale of the 20th-century women who taught America how to dress "A tribute to a time when style--and maybe even life--felt more straightforward, and however arbitrary, there were definitive answers." --Paris Review As a glance down any street in America quickly reveals, American women have forgotten how to dress. We lack the fashion know-how we need to dre...

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Report copyright infringementby Sean Adams (Author)The Designer's Dictionary of Color by award-winning educator Sean Adams offers an in-depth exploration of 30 essential colors in art and graphic design. Designed for graphic designers, interior designers, artists, and anyone who uses color to express themselves, this book is both a practical resource and an inspirational tool. With astute descriptions and ideas for pitching colors to clients, The Designer's Dictionary of Color opens up the ...