Design

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by Anthony Dunne (Author), Fiona Raby (Author)How to use design as a tool to create not only things but ideas, to speculate about possible futures. Today designers often focus on making technology easy to use, sexy, and consumable. In Speculative Everything, Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby propose a kind of design that is used as a tool to create not only things but ideas. For them, design is a means of speculating about how things could be--to imagine possible futures. This is not the usual sor...

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by Alina Wheeler (Author), Rob Meyerson (Author)Revised and updated sixth edition of the best-selling guide to branding fundamentals, strategy, and process. It's harder than ever to be the brand of choice--in many markets, technology has lowered barriers to entry, increasing competition. Everything is digital and the need for fresh content is relentless. Decisions that used to be straightforward are now complicated by rapid advances in technology, the pandemic, political polarization, and num...

The Beauty in All: Observations by Jose Hess, America's Award-Winning Jewelry Designer - Hardcover

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by Jose Hess (Author), Magdalena Hess (Author)After humble beginnings and a lifetime of achievement in the art of jewelry design, with a past strewn with awards and a present studded with philanthropy, America's Award-Winning Jewelry Designer Jose Hess shares his personal reflections on a life well-lived. The Beauty in All holds universal truths for all of us, now shared and memorialized by life partner and award-winning colleague, Magdalena Hess.Share in the personal philosophy behind a life...

Jean Paul Gaultier: The Complete Collections

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Report copyright infringementby Laird Borrelli-Persson (Contribution by), Loïc Prigent (Foreword by)Each womenswear collection from Jean Paul Gaultier--125 in all--is celebrated through runway photography that reveals the visual drama and creative extremes of his designs Jean Paul Gaultier (b. 1952) is a renowned French fashion designer known for his avant-garde and boundary-pushing creations--one of his most iconic works is the conical bra that found fame on Madonna's "Blond Ambition" tour ...

Fashion Victims: Dress at the Court of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette

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Report copyright infringementby Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell (Author)A thoughtful, lavishly illustrated, and highly readable account of the fabulous French fashion world in the pre-Revolutionary period This award-winning book, now available in paperback, chronicles one of the most exciting, controversial, and extravagant periods in the history of fashion: the reign of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette in eighteenth-century France. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell offers a carefully researched glimpse i...

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Report copyright infringementby Sophie Gachet (Author)A gorgeous tribute to icon Jane Birkin's timeless, effortlessly chic style "Jane Birkin is the epitome of bohemian chic and effortless beauty." --Diane von Furstenberg More than a fashion muse--she was a cultural icon whose style defined an era, and her legacy continues to influence new generations. Jane Birkin: Icon of Style pays tribute to her enduring impact and style with a curated collection of stunning photography, fashion illustr...

The 1990s: A Visual History of the Decade

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Carroll (Author)A visual celebration of a seminal decade. As the Cold War ended and a new millennium approached, grunge, hip--hop, and rave exploded in popularity as teenagers and twenty--somethings searched for something real, something more meaningful. Ostentation was out. Authenticity was in.And so, we had the first flashes of reality TV, the O. J. Simpson trial, the rise of surveillance culture, and the internet. We had early wake--up calls to the wor...

Style: Photographs for Vogue - Hardcover

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by Norman Parkinson (Author)'Norman Parkinson will never go out of style' VOGUEMeet the man who invented style. Through his beautiful photographs for British, American, French and Australian Vogue magazines, Norman Parkinson defined the way we saw fashion in 20th century, from the New Look of 1950s Paris to the Swinging Sixties in London.The breathtaking book collects hundreds of Parkinson's greatest photographs taken for Vogue magazine, gathering pioneering fashion shoots, iconic cover image...

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by Taschen (Editor)At the beginning of the decade, America was at war. Patriotism was an integral part of everyday life, with the sentiment mirrored in advertising. As America emerged victorious out of the darkness of World War II in 1945, the economic boom of the era helped usher in the most dramatic rise in quality of life, excess, and consumerism. The war's end also brought unprecedented pride and prosperity to the American people, and nothing reflects the new wave of consumerism and progr...

101 Things I Learned(r) in Product Design School - Hardcover

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by Sung Jang (Author), Martin Thaler (Author), Matthew Frederick (Author)An engaging, enlightening, and cleverly illustrated guide to product design, written by experienced professional designers and instructors. Products are in every area of our lives, but just what product designers do and how they think is a mystery to most. Product design is not art, engineering, or craft, even as it calls for skills and understandings in each of these areas--along with psychology, history, cultural anth...

101 Things I Learned(r) in Fashion School - Hardcover

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by Alfredo Cabrera (Author), Matthew Frederick (Author)A guide to surviving and thriving in fashion school, from an award-winning fashion designer and illustrator Success in fashion school requires more than a passion for fashion. It calls for the student to understand the cultural forces that shape what we wear and why we wear it; to develop a wide range of practical, aesthetic, and intellectual skills; and to work hands-on. This accessible guide assists the aspiring fashion designer on this...

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by Rose Tarlow (Author)An elegant manifesto for Rose Tarlow's approach of blending the personal with the aesthetic to create timeless, beautiful spaces. One of the most influential designers working in America, Rose Tarlow's signature approach is as much an emotional matter as it is one of color, light, fabric, and furniture. This essential book encourages readers to decorate with elegance and personal style through simple principles of creative design that are appropriate to any home. Finely...

The Christmas Season: Created by Scandinavian Artists

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Report copyright infringementby Katrine Martensen-Larsen (Author), Mikkel Adsbøl (Photographer)Combining traditional Scandinavian Christmas customs with clever DIY ideas and recipes, The Christmas Season invites you to redesign Christmas within your own home. 'Festive and cosy Christmas living room decor ideas.' -- The Spruce The Christmas Season is an essential guide to Scandinavian-style Christmas perfection. Taking the core tenets of Scandinavian design and applying them to the festive sea...

Unfolding Cloth: Inspiration from Historical Textiles

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Report copyright infringementby Hannah Lamb (Author)This insightful book is a guide to finding, researching, and using historical textiles in your stitched work, to bring layers of meaning and a rich sense of emotional connection through place and time. Renowned textile artist and tutor Hannah Lamb frequently uses and is inspired by old fabrics in her work, from age-worn cotton and linen sheets to delicate lace collars, vintage patchwork to snippets of colorful printed silk. In this book she ...

Legendary Sneakers: A Curated Guide to 200 Iconic Kicks: Record Breakers, Stars of Pop Culture, Themed Designs, Collabs

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Report copyright infringementby Tonton Gibs (Author)Streetwear enthusiast and sneakerhead Tonton Gibs presents a curated collection of noteworthy sneakers, including - the best-selling pair and the most-expensive pairs, - shoes that embodied special themes (holidays, food, and more), - kicks that were featured on the big screen, and - the results of collabs with rappers. Plenty of information on sneaker history, key brands, and the evolution of the popular and comfortable shoes is also prov...

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by Steven Heller (Author), Jim Heimann (Editor)With the consumerist euphoria of the fifties still going strong and the race to the moon at its height, the mood of advertising in the sixties was cheerful, optimistic, and at times, revolutionary. The decade's ads touted perceived progress--such as tang and instant omelets - "just add water"--while striving to reinforce good old American values. Stars like Sean Connery, Woody Allen, Salvador Dalí, and Sammy Davis Jr. endorsed everything from bou...

Color Curious: Find Color Inspiration All Around You for Art, Design, and Life

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Report copyright infringementby Ana Bianchi (Author), Danielle Krysa (Foreword by)A creative's guide to color: how to observe it in your surroundings, combine it into unique palettes, and apply it fearlessly in art, craft, and design. Artist Ana Bianchi is on a mission to help people use color confidently in any creative practice. This playful and highly visual book invites you to refresh your relationship to color by observing the world around you. Each chapter takes a deep dive into a di...

The Manuscripts Club: The People Behind a Thousand Years of Medieval Manuscripts

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher de Hamel (Author)* A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * The acclaimed author of Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts introduces us to the extraordinary keepers and companions of medieval manuscripts over a thousand years of history The illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages are among the greatest works of European art and literature. We are dazzled by them and recognize their crucial role in the transmission of knowledge. However, we g...

Supersonic: The Design and Lifestyle of Concorde

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Report copyright infringementby Lawrence Azerrad (Author)This stylishly illustrated book looks back at the future of air travel and is as sleek and elegant as the Concorde aircraft it celebrates - now in an enlarged edition. When the first commercial Concorde flights zoomed off the runways in Paris and London in the late 1960s, crossing the Atlantic in just under three hours, they established a new standard for luxury flight. Powered by 38,000 pounds of thrust and easily recognizable with its...

An Illustrated Catalog of American Mushrooms

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Report copyright infringementby Us Department of Agriculture Maurice B W (Author)A fascinating exploration of the USDA's national fungus collection, offering readers an intimate portrait of America's elusive fungi species. The United States Department of Agriculture's National Fungus Collections is one of the world's largest mycological institutions, housing over a million species of fungi. Mycologist Maurice Burke Walters's collection of fungi is also housed here--a fascinating collection r...

An Illustrated Catalog of American Fruits & Nuts

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Report copyright infringementby Us Department of Agriculture Pomological (Author)A kaleidoscopic celebration of the USDA's pomological collection, offering an engaging, biophilic meditation upon the sweetest of the earth's produce. The United States Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection encompasses over 7,500 botanical watercolor paintings of evolving fruit and nut varieties, alongside specimens introduced by USDA plant explorers from the late 19th and early 20th centur...

Preppy Style: A Modern Guide to Timeless Fashion

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Report copyright infringementby Rosalyn Gomersall (Author)Take a deep dive into preppy culture with this stunning lookbook and history of the iconic style. Preppy is a look, a vibe, and a lifestyle. From its inception as the fashion of Ivy League students to Japanese hipsters to Black jazz musicians, up to the now modern-day basics everyone should have in their closet, the preppy style is one that refuses to become just another trendy moment. Featuring gorgeous illustrations, Preppy Style tra...

The Future of Storytelling: How Immersive Experiences Are Transforming Our World

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Melcher (Author)The first, foundational book on the next media renaissance, from one of the foremost thought leaders at the intersection of storytelling and technology. These days we don't want to just watch our media--we want to be a part of it. To touch, feel, and test our surroundings, to make decisions that directly affect the story's outcome. Immersive events--such as the Stranger Things Experience and productions like Punchdrunk's Sleep No More-...

Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns - Paperback

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by Keiko Nitanai (Author)Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns uses hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information on colors, fabrics and embellishments to paint a portrait of Japanese culture, art and thought. Lavish classical patterns, sweeping scenes, and the many motifs that have been woven, dyed, painted or embroidered into these textiles reveal a reflectiveness, a sense of humor, and an appreciation of exquisite beauty that is uniquely Japanese. Organized accordin...

NKJV, Journal the Word Reference Bible, Imitation Leather, Brown, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Let Scripture Explain Scripture. Reflect on What - Imitation Leather

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by Thomas Nelson (Author)Engage with Scripture on a deeper level with this Bible that contains line margins for reflecting and extensive cross-references to expand your knowledge and love of God's Word.Do you underline Bible verses, take notes during church messages, or express your thoughts through journaling? Are you seeking a reliable study aide to strengthen your knowledge of the Bible? The NKJV Journal the Word(TM) Reference Bible is a trustworthy resource for anyone who puts pen to pape...

Pollen's Women: The Art of Samson Pollen - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Samson Pollen (Artist), Robert Deis (Editor), Wyatt Doyle (Editor)POLLEN'S WOMEN is a lush visual archive collecting some of artist Samson Pollen's most memorable pieces, selected from the hundreds of jaw-dropping illustrations Pollen provided for men's adventure magazines (MAMs) from the 1950s through the 1970s. Sexy women were a regular component of story illustrations published in the more than 160 MAM titles that flourished from the early 1950s through the ...

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by Lukas Bentel (Author), Kevin Wiesner (Author), Karen Wong (Author)A comprehensive, irreverent guide to the inner workings of provocative art collective MSCHFMade by MSCHF is a survey of the work of Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF, known for their eclectic projects that critique the very areas of popular culture they inhabit. Ranging from a line of designer handbags only visible under a microscope to an anime dating game that helps players generate a functional tax return, MSCHF's works...

The Pocket Universal Principles of Design: 150 Essential Tools for Architects, Artists, Designers, Developers, Engineers, Inventors, and Makers - Paperback

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by William Lidwell (Author)Whether a website, marketing campaign, museum exhibit, a video game or a complex control system, the design we see is the culmination of many concepts and practices brought together from a variety of disciplines. Now, there's a handy travel companion for any designer, so that you always have the essentials at your fingertips.Portable, condensed, and armed with 150 principles, Universal Principles of Design, Pocket Edition is like a Swiss Army knife of design knowled...

Colourful Sashiko: Includes 47 Vibrant Designs, Basic Techniques and Stunning Projects - Paperback

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by Sashikonami (Author)Explore the wonders of sashiko with Japanese embroidery star Sashikonami! Learn to create your own embellished items with detailed designs in vibrant colors. Let's explore the traditional Japanese embroidery pattern designs! . This is the long-awaited book by popular sashiko author Sashikonami. This craft book not just produces the Sashiko basics simple designs but also comes with the lovely stitch patterns, it contents over 50+ sashiko stitch items with various geometr...

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Report copyright infringementby Pamela Hanson (Author), Lisa McCormick Love (Foreword by)The iconic fashion photographer famous for capturing an ultrafeminine and adventurous spirit revisits her most memorable 1990s fashion images. Featuring the most recognizable faces from that decade, but seemingly still so fresh and relevant today. Quintessential nineties images, taken from editorials for fashion magazines as well as many never-before-seen outtakes of behind-the-scenes candid moments, cons...

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Report copyright infringementby Jean-Paul Claverie (Preface by), Brigitte Richart (Introduction by), Philippe Deliau (Contribution by)An exquisite book on the role of gardens and flowers in the life and work of Christian Dior, and how they have influenced creation at the House of Dior ever since. Christian Dior had a special love for gardens and all things floral, which first blossomed during his childhood spent at the family home in Granville and developed throughout his life. Flowers have a...

Walt Disney's Children's Classics 1937-1953

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Solomon (Author), Kenneth Shue (Editor)In Los Angeles during the 1940s and 1950s, Disney artists popularized illustration for children both on the big screen and in the pages of the Golden Books, a series of affordably priced children's books. These stories distilled the visual language of Disney films and brought historic and contemporary tales to life through compelling and inventive works of art. The selection of material in this book by 7 different ...