Art & Photography Books

Book SynopsisA visual exploration of the world's most extraordinary and inspiring concrete architecture - in a stylish and compact formatTrade Review"What a surprising and beautiful book - a parade of amazing buildings." —Peter York"Concrete is a beautifully designed book. It is also a thought-provoking exploration of an important subject." —John Pawson"Concrete sheds new light on what is today's most widely used manmade material... Celebrates concrete as malleable and enlivened... This portable edition is a must for enthusiasts with a thirst for modernism and Brutalism."—Aesthetica"Yes, concrete can be cold and imposing - but as the structures in the book attest, it can also be colourful, playful, and delicate." —Wall Street Journal"The eye candy here, from the graceful to the brash, is enough to open the mind of any skeptic." —Atlantic Cities"A fresh look at the world's mist fascinating and beautiful concrete buildings... Amazing." —Telegraph.co.uk"A global tour of inspiring and intriguing concrete structures."—Modus Magazine"An ode to one of the most versatile construction materials in the world, this book explores the many wonderful properties of this robust material—as seen on intriguing structures by architects the likes of Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright."—Singapore Tatler Homes"A fast-paced and entertaining read-aloud story that provides ample opportunity for character voices and multiple punch lines. Children will wager predictions throughout, and crack up at the clever and comical ending!" —Tipslimited.co.uk"This smaller more affordable version may help to convince a broader audience of concrete's many attributes." —Self Build & Design

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring, surprising, and fun collection of contemporary design for pets of different shapes, sizes, breeds, and speciesTrade Review"Shelters for domesticated animals prioritize aesthetics - with some curious, stunning results."—Wall Street Journal>"Architects are turning their imaginations to accommodating our four-legged or feathered friends.. We are living in a golden age when it comes bespoke "creature comforts"."—The Times"Pet architecture is to 21st-century designers what the chair was to their eminent predecessors: a peer-group challenge... Today's luminaries are doing goldfish gaffes and high-end hives. They seek to bring beauty into the everyday, while giving our animal housemates optimum living conditions... Robins can perch pretty on an egg-shaped bird-feeder, hens peck about in a coop that looks like it has flow out of the Conran shop,. Cats get the cream with a six-floor, carpeted tower block."—The Observer, Magazine"Pet-tecture, a light-hearted (lightweight) little book traces graphics of cat paws and bird claw-prints through the pages, which are warmly penned by Tom Wainwright, filled with kennels, play-dens and cages of all stripes and sizes... This is a practical and aesthetic celebration of animal-human companionship, and its worth its weight in goldfish."—Wallpaper.com"Paws for thought... These amazing pieces of animal architecture bring a whole new meaning to the phrase 'creature comfort'... Pet-tecture celebrates the wildest fringes of animal-oriented architecture."—The Sunday Telegraph""Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." This heartwarming quote by the French writer Anatole France sets the tone for Pet-tecture, a new compact tome showcasing some of the most original design ideas for animals, including furniture, homes and play areas. Featuring more than 200 creations in every possible shape, size, material and colour, the book is a playful yet practical celebration of how humans and their pets can live companionably in a shared space."—TownandCountrymag.co.uk"Pet-tecture: Design for Pets, a new book published by Phaidon, delves into the world of animal product design... Looking at everything from eco-friendly woven cat houses, to designer bee hives and roof tiles with in-built birdhouses, author tom Wainwright says the book is among the first to focus on the "relatively new" design field, which he believes will continue to grow."—Designweek.co.uk"Did you know there's a whole world of design dedicated to pets? From luxury chicken coops to innovative dog baskets, Phaidon have collected the most playful, quirky, and irresistibly cute designs together for a new book."—Thepluspaper.com"200 wildly creative examples of modern pet homes."—Quartz"Publisher Phaidon is a rare gem for lovers of visual arts... We follow their Instagram (and so should you!) and spotted two gorgeous books you really need to know about. Feed Me is a beautifully illustrated book with 50 home cooked meals for your dog while Pet-tecture features 288 pages of architecture for pets created by the biggest names in global architecture."—makethemroar.com"Clever and sometimes humorous architecture made with pets in mind."—Monocle.com"A new book proves pets get the best design... Though small in scale, these structures are inventive, experimental, and—of course—downright cute."—Curbed

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Book SynopsisIn the tradition of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat: the definitive global hotel guide by the real experts who know - architectsTrade Review"Who better to turn to for advice on the most restful hotels than the masterminds behind the design? Phaidon's Where Architects Sleep shares insider tips on the dreamiest properties for quality shut-eye."—Domino"[A] new book on the best hotels in the world."—Acquire Mag"[A] cool new coffee table book... The uniquely designed and beautiful descriptive guide is a secret cheat code to planning your next trip."—Airows"Phaidon has published a lot of great books over the years. As impressed as we are with their entire collection of tomes, they're not all as indispensable as their line of "Where to" books... Whether you're planning a business trip, a vacation, a remote getaway, wedding or a corporate event, this book is packed with insider tips for the design-conscious traveler."—Cool Material"Designer destinations: from a rocket tower to desert hippy modernism, architects give their top tips for places to stay."—The Guardian"[T]here are many surprises to discover in this compact compilation... With all these unexpected preferences, this quirky guide to getting inside the minds of certain architects and their best-loved haunts is well worth consulting before your next trip."—Architectural Record"It is the ideal resource, gift, and gateway to design-conscious journeys worldwide."—Bless This Stuff"Following the bestseller Where Chefs Eat, Phaidon has created another expert travel guide: in Where Architects Sleep."—Werd"Compiling a list of the world's best hotels is easy: most of us are suitably impressed with high-thread-count sheets, an infinity pool and 24-hour room service. Compiling a list of the world's best hotels according to those whose job it is to design them? That's a trickier endeavour. But Ms Sarah Miller, former editor-in-chief of Condé Nast Traveller UK, has taken up the task... The resulting compendium is unlikely to disappoint."—Mr Porter"A good starting point for those wanting to discover the best places in the world to rest your head... A veritable travel bible for those after in-the-know recommendations."—Forbes"If you want to know where to stay when traveling abroad, let Where Architects Sleep be your guide."—This Is Why I'm Broke blog"Learn from the pros.. Among this years hottest design tomes is Where Architects Sleep... it features contributions from some of the industries biggest names."—ELLE Decoration"They've created some of the most iconic buildings and dazzling interiors on the planet. So when they clock off, where do the likes of Lord Foster choose to stay? A new book reveal all."—The Times Saturday Magazine"A brilliant encyclopaedia."—Alixelay"Filled with 1,200 recommendations from major firms... This compendium holds gems [and]... plenty of insider tips."—enRoute"Who better than the founding editor-in-chief of Condé Nast Traveller UK to pick out truly exceptional hotels? Here she draws on architects' feedback on their favourite places to stay, from all-out luxury to eco-conscious boltholes and stylish stays on a budget. Perfect for chic globe-trotting mothers: go one better and book her a stay to go with it."—TheLady.co.uk

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Book SynopsisFerrari—perhaps the most storied car manufacturer in existence—celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2022. Ferrari: 75 Years chronicles the company's legendary story with a special emphasis on the production and sporting cars from 1947 to today.Trade Review“Ultimately, Ferrari: 75 Years provides an inspiring and illuminating look back at Enzo Ferrari and the company that became his legacy. The forward by Luigi Chinetti Jr. is especially illuminating; it’s a mini history all by itself.” * Supercars.net *Table of ContentsForeword by Luigi Chinetti, Jr Introduction: Cisitalia—Realization of the Modern Sports Car Chapter 1 Zero to Seventy-Five Years—The Evolution of Ferrari Chapter 2 Enzo Ferrari’s Venture—An Independent Decision Chapter 3 Early Road and Race Cars—Building an Image on Road and Track. Chapter 4 Road Cars of the 1950s Chapter 5 The Dino—A Tribute to Enzo’s Son Chapter 6 Coming of Age in America—Ferraris of the 1960s and 1970s Chapter 7 The North American Connection Chapter 8 The 1970s and a New Look Chapter 9 Ferrari Road Cars—1980s and 1990s Chapter 10 The Twenty-First-Century Ferrari Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisExplore 35 step-by-step how-tos and more than 100 additional tips and tricks for creating a variety of manga characters, animals, and scenes in The Art of Drawing Manga. With 144 pages of in-depth instruction and hundreds of reference images, The Art of Drawing Manga is suitable for all manga artists and enthusiasts, regardless of age. From learning the basics of drawing archetypal characters with intriguing personalities to creating action-packed poses and even drawing entire manga scenes from scratch, this is the ultimate guide to creating all things manga. Perfect for manga fans who already have some drawing experience, but also suitable for motivated beginners, this book shows how to draw people and animals, develop intriguing characters, create eye-catching poses and scenes, and write stories and dialog for a manga book. All instruction is easy to follow, so you can quickly leaTable of ContentsINTRODUCTIONChapter 1: The BasicsTools & MaterialsCommon StylesCommon GenresBlack & White ArtAdding ColorChapter 2: faces & hairFacial FeaturesExpressionsHairstylesChapter 3: anatomy & posesBodiesCharacter PosesClothing & AccessoriesChapter 4: creaturesPetsMagical CreaturesMascotsChapter 5: CharacterDevelopmentHeroesVillainsSidekicksChapter 6: Full ScenesDrawing EnvironmentsScenes, Step by StepChapter 7: Making Your OwnMaking a Manga BookSequences, Step by StepDeveloping Your StyleChapter 8: TemplatesHeadsStanding Body PosesAction PosesHands & FeetChibi PosesAbout the Artist

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Book SynopsisLearn to paint in watercolor—with joy and confidence—as you explore simple techniques, popular subjects, and simple papercrafting projects. Watercolor is a wonderful medium to explore your creativity, unwind, and have fun. Whether you’re new to watercolor painting or looking to expand your skills, Watercolor Made Simple will guide you to connect more personally with your watercolor practice and build your painting skills in a relaxing, welcoming way. Nicki Traikos, who teaches popular watercolor classes through life i design, wants to help you avoid the struggles and frustrations she experienced when learning to paint with watercolors by providing encouraging instruction, easy tutorials, and beautifully illustrated step-by-step projects.   Consider this your invitation to the world of watercolor as you:   Get familiar with paints, brushes, and papers Trade Review"An innovative, highly useful work for beginning watercolorists." * Library Journal *"An ideal and comprehensive introduction to the medium and unreservedly recommended." * Midwest Book Review *"This is a delightful introductory visit to the watercolor domain, with skillful lessons and warm encouragement radiating through the pages." * Portland Book Review *

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Book SynopsisLearn the satisfying, on-trend craft of macrame with this accessible reference featuring guides to fibers, supplies, and knots, as well as 12 step-by-step projects. Whether you’re a beginner to soft crafts, looking to try a new craft, hoping to improve upon your existing macrame techniques, a DIYer, or just in search of a beautiful coffee table book, Sweet Home Macrame: A Beginner's Guide to Macrame offers the instruction and inspiration you need to succeed, as well as gorgeous eye candy!Top Etsy seller Casey Alberti is the founder of Sweet Home Alberti, a small business selling macrame items and knotting lessons. In this complete guide to working with macrame, Alberti shares her techniques and showcases her fresh, vibrant macrame art.Learn about:   The supplies you’ll need for macrame, including cord and rope How to make the most common knots,

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Book SynopsisThe Passivhaus Handbook is an essential guide to realizing a supremely comfortable, healthy and durable home with exceptionally low energy costs. It focuses on getting the building fabric right, to achieve ultra-low energy consumption in the most cost-effective manner. The approach is relevant to a wide range of building types and climates.Trade ReviewAs we move towards the 2016 zero carbon target in house building, Passivhaus construction looks like becoming not just popular in the UK, but commonplace. This is a no-nonsense and engaging introduction on how to do it. * Kevin McCloud *This excellent book acts both as an introduction to the details of the Passivhaus methodology and how it works in practice. Anyone who has clients who have expressed interest in a Passivhaus project would be well advised to suggest they get a copy of the book, as it is extremely well written and accessible. * Dave Palmer FBEng RIBA *This book gives a wonderful overview of Passivhaus in the UK today, not only enabling interested parties to understand the principles and pitfalls for their own projects, but also for policy makers and planning officers to understand how to avoid some of their ‘own goals’ in attempting to encourage conservation. * Peter Warm, Passivhaus Consultant, Trainer and Certifier *The Passivhaus Handbook really is the ‘bible’ for developing passivhaus housing, particularly if you are thinking of a self-build passivhaus. * Elrond Burrell, Passivhaus in Plain English *I‘m delighted to see everything about Passivhaus and its application in the UK collated for the first tiime, in The Passivhaus Handbook. The first-hand experience of the authors provides an excellent grounding for the book. * Jon Bootland, Chief Executive, Passivhaus Trust *Table of ContentsForeword by Wolfgang Feist Introduction How to use this book Part One: The how and why of Passivhaus Chapter 1: What is a Passivhaus? The Passivhaus energy standard, the Passivhaus concept, common misconceptions, retrofitting and the EnerPHit energy standard Chapter 2: The economics of a Passivhaus Economic culture, energy costs and supplies, factors affecting property prices, factors affecting Passivhaus costs, methods of determining cost-effectiveness Chapter 3: Passivhaus Certification Certification of buildings, building components, designers and contractors; the process and information required for building certification Chapter 4: Challenges of meeting the Passivhaus standard UK building culture, education and employment in construction, professional expertise, risk-aversity, the planning system, vernacular styles, the team approach, the disadvantages of a Passivhaus, Passivhaus and other low-energy standards Chapter 5: Natural materials, zero carbon and resilience Natural and low-embodied-energy building materials, zero carbon and the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH), on-site low- or zero-carbon energy, post-peak energy, energy returned on energy invested (EROEI) Chapter 6: Setting up a Passivhaus project Choosing a plot, planning considerations, retrofit considerations, phased retrofitting and extensions, selecting an architect and builder, the role of the client Part Two: Passivhaus projects: a practical guide Chapter 7: Using the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) History of the PHPP, PHPP worksheets: Verification, U-Values, Ground, WinType, Windows, Shading, Ventilation, Annual Heating Demand, Summer, Shading-S, DHW + Distribution, SolarDHW, Climate Chapter 8: Thermal bridges Constructional and geometrical thermal bridges, linear and point thermal bridges, thermal bypass, internal and external psi-values, dealing with thermal bridges, thermal bridge calculation Chapter 9: Airtightness and sequencing Air leakage and Passivhaus, internal air quality (IAQ), airtightness standards, wind-tightness, breathable materials, airtight materials, air leakage at the design stage and construction stage, sequencing, on-site communication and training, airtightness testing, typical airtight construction details Chapter 10: Moisture Liquid moisture and water vapour, relative humidity (RH) and indoor air quality (IAQ), capillarity, hygroscopicity, vapour permeability, moisture management in construction, breathability, example constructions (new build and retrofit) Chapter 11: Windows High-performance windows, U-values (frame, pane, spacer and installation factors), solar gain, window installation, window sills, doors, roof lights, avoiding summer overheating, the construction phase, future developments and costs Chapter 12: Ventilation Ventilation in UK housing and in Passivhaus, indoor air quality (IAQ), humidity, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) (components, heating, efficiency, noise levels, possible objections to MVHR, installation skills) Chapter 13: Living in a Passivhaus Noise, energy bills, kitchen and bathrooom, drying clothes, the MVHR, entering and leaving the house, case studies (Totnes Passivhaus, Denby Dale, Grove Cottage, Passivhaus apartment buildings) Chapter 14: Policy change in the UK Planning, a building-fabric-based energy standard, floor measurement conventions, VAT, Energy Performance Certificates, property tax, change in the construction sector, self-build, home-grown Passivhaus products, culture and policy-making Appendix A: Space heating and hot water Appendix B: Thermal conductivity values Appendix C: US units - metric conversions Appendix D: Certified Passivhaus projects in the UK Glossary of terms Glossary of units Notes Resources Index

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Book SynopsisThe definitive book about 20th and 21st century Iranian art renowned art historian, Hamid Keshmirshekan, the editor-in-chief of the bilingual Quarterly, Art Tomorrow, and a visiting professor at the University of Oxford. This book contains 379 full colour images, covering a broad range of artists residing both in and outside Iran.

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable resource for fashion students, teachers and designers, this book looks at research sketchbooks and the role they play in the research and design process. Demonstrating how ideas are constructed, for single garments as well as entire collections, the book looks at how pages and whole sketchbooks are put together.New Fashion Designers'' Sketchbooks includes work and sketchbook pages from over 30 fashion designers, and examines a range of work from foundation fashion students through to professional designers. Included in the book is information about each designer on what inspires them, how they express this in their work, and how they use research sketchbooks in the design process.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Laura Faye Athey Madeleine Ayres Hampus Berggen Jessica Ng Comer Shabnam Eslambolchi Nolwenn Faligot Yuji Fu Jia Xin Gao Iryana Gorelikova Wolfgang Jaruach Sakaya Kamakura Ani Tan Lam Gloria Lin Arianna Luparia Joanna Mandle Elena Occidente Crimson O’shea Athos N Romangoli Evelina Romano Kamran Sarwar Jessica Sharpe Eddie Siu Wen Sun Daniel Tanner Supriya Thukral Susanna Wen Tracey Wang Qian Wu Guidong Yang Conclusion Blogs/Addresses Further Reading

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Book SynopsisBoth a translation and critique of an early 20th century seminal French text on the physical effects of corseting, The Bad Corset explores contemporary anti-woman bias to challenge the commonly accepted assertions about corsetry's contribution to disease, disfigurement, and disorders of the female body. The original 1908 French book, Le Corset by Ludovic O''Followellwith its graphic illustrations, some of which are reproduced heretells a story, familiar to anyone interested in popular culture and fashion history, of women suffering for fashion, tormented by and subject to their corsets. However, a close reading of the texts tells a very different, and more complicated, story.This fascinating exploration, approaching the topic from a scientific perspective, and reproducing facsimiles of the original text, with translations and annotations, critiques the presumptions and anxieties of male medical professionals on the damage' caused by corsets to th

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Book SynopsisFrom a turtle poking out of its egg to sloth sibs cuddling, this adorable collection highlights more than 150 youngsters across the animal kingdom. It's the latest in renowned photographer Joel Sartore's National GeographicPhoto Ark series. Fall in love with rambunctious cougar kittens and playful coyote pups, fluffy pandas and curious chimps, as you explore more than 120 photographs of the youngest animals in the remarkable Photo Ark. These incredible portraits capture the curiosity of an eight-week-old white Bengal tiger cub, peer inside the egg of a yet-to-be-born eyelash frog, reveal the watchful gaze of a five-day-old white-tailed deer fawn, and more. Along the way, you'll learn fascinating facts aboutparenting practices, family relationships,and complex behaviors that characterize various species from birth to fledging. Begun in 2005 with the goal of photographingevery animal species in human care, Joel Sartore's National Geographic Photo Arknow numbers more than 16,000 ani

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Book SynopsisGustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter, and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. He is known the world over as the most famous Art Nouveau painter and one of the greatest decorative painters of the twentieth century.

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Book SynopsisWritten by an authority on the Normandy battle, this book examines the battles between German airborne troops and US Army forces in July 1944. For six weeks in the summer of 1944, US forces tasked with capturing the vital road hub of Saint-Lô in Normandy struggled to make progress amid the bocage hedgerow country interspersed with marshland, where infantry would have to do most of the fighting. The Germans deployed some of their toughest infantrymen, the renowned Fallschirmjäger highly motivated, well-equipped Luftwaffe volunteers formed around cadres of veterans to defend this sector. Despite the American superiority in terms of armour, aircraft and materiel, the US infantrymen would need to evict the Germans in an exhausting series of close-quarter battles. Featuring expert analysis, carefully chosen photographs and newly commissioned artwork, this book compares the combatants' ethos, doctrine and training and assesses their performance during three key engagements: the German raid on Mont Castre (July 6/7); the brutal struggle for Hill 192 (July 1113); and the climactic battles for Saint-Lô (July 1121).

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Book SynopsisGeoff Hunt is known to millions of readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of Patrick O''Brian''s Aubrey-Maturin novels, and more recently for those of Julian Stockwin''s Thomas Kydd books. He is widely acknowledged to be one of the leading marine artists of his generation. More than a showcase of the versatility and creativity of his work, this book, written by the artist himself, also reveals its accuracy, through five key case studies that explain the initial inspirations, gathering of source material and often lengthy artistic progression that leads to the creation of a finished painting. The artist has selected over 150 paintings and sketches to illustrate his prolific career, painting techniques and influences, dividing them into sections on Nelson''s Navy, The American War of Independence, illustrating the naval writers and the Modern Maritime Scene, which includes recent commissions from the commercial sector and yachting community.Trade ReviewGeoff Hunt's pictures, perfectly accurate in period and details, but very far from merely representational, are often suffused with a light reminiscent of Canaletto -- Patrick O'Brian...his paintings, perhaps more than those of any other artist, have a compelling immediacy and sense of vitality, especially in his work of the great age of sail -- Julian Stockwin

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Book SynopsisCecil Beaton was one of Britain's greatest cultural icons - not just as a photographer capturing some of the most celebrated portraits of the 20th century but also as designer of the iconic sets and costumes for the films My Fair Lady and Gigi. In 1980, Beaton personally chose Hugo Vickers to be his biographer, entrusting him with his diaries and the entire body of letters he had written - both personally and professionally - over the course of his life. Drawing on five years of intensive research and interviews with the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Truman Capote, Princess Grace of Monaco and Sir John Gielgud, Vickers' biography was an instant bestseller upon its publication in 1985. Exploring Beaton's metamorphosis from being the child of a staid middle-class family to an international figure mingling with the glittering stars of his age, the biography also details his great love for Greta Garbo and reveals his private sense of failure that the success he always wanted - as a playwright - eluded him. Republished in a new paperback edition in time for Bright Young Things, a major exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in 2020, Cecil Beaton is the definitive and authorised biography of one of the world's most fascinating, famous and admired photographers.

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Book SynopsisThe question that every supermodel gets asked repeatedly is 'how were you discovered?' Fans love to hear how, where and why their icons were plucked from reality and thrown into the hyper-glamorous world of high fashion. Many of the most famous women in the industry have fairytale-like origin stories. Several faced challenging upbringings, coming from obscurity or poverty before being scouted by chance in a supermarket or airport. Some became celebrities overnight, others fought their way up from a very young age. Hundreds of good models are discovered annually but very few manage to capture public attention and keep it. Many of the supermodels who will feature in this book upturned industry norms and beauty ideals, and faced tremendous rejection before finding success.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the legendary story of Adidas, where three signature stripes took the globe by storm. In this compact guide, style writer Josh Sims delves into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic brands in the world today. From a small town in Germany to a symbol of quality, performance and cutting-edge design, Adidas'' rise is nothing short of extraordinary. Featuring all their most iconic innovations, highlighting their revolutionary technology and cultural impact, A Pocket Guide to Adidas is an essential read for all style seekers and sneakerheads.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the legendary story of Converse, where rubber-soles and Chuck Taylor''s signature took the world by storm.In this illustrated guide, style writer Jessica Bumpus explores the rise of this iconic high-top sneaker brand from its beginnings in Massachusetts to global street style monolith. Featuring all of Converse''s most iconic designs, highlighting their industry-defining innovations and pop-culture influence, A Pocket Guide to Converse is an essential read for all style seekers.

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Book SynopsisA book of deeply personal and lush photographs, drawings, and writing, Blue Violet is Cig Harvey's celebration of the natural world and the senses. Blue Violet is a vibrant meditation on the procession of seasons, sensory abundance, and the magic in everyday life. Part art book, botanical guide, historical encyclopedia, and poetry collection, Blue Violet is a compendium of beauty, color, and the senses. Plants, flowers, and our experience of the natural world are the threads that tie this unique book together. Exploring the five senses, Blue Violet takes the reader on a personal journey through nature and the range of human emotions. As with her previous three titles - You Look At Me Like An Emergency, Gardening at Night, and You an Orchestra You a Bomb - this book invites the reader to pause, laugh, cry, create, and become more aware of the natural world. Images and text in a variety of forms (prose poetry, recipes, lists, research pieces, diagrams) focus on immediate experience to understand the vibrancy of the senses on memory and feelings.Trade Review'[A] new and noteworthy visual book.' - New York Times Book Review 'A glorious, sensual, poignant collection of botanical photographs, drawings and writings, which is part-art book, part-historical guide and part-poetry collection.' - Financial Times 'There is a pure sense of pleasure that comes from looking at Harvey’s work – a kind of mindful transcendence.' - Aesthetica 'An immersive experience of color, beauty, emotion and text.' - Lenscratch 'Blue Violet is Harvey’s very personal contemplation on plants, flowers and our experience of the natural world. Exploring a range of human emotions, the book offers images and text in a variety of forms (prose poetry, recipes, lists, research pieces, diagrams), focusing on immediate experience, and on the vibrancy of the senses on memory and feelings.' - GUP Magazine 'A gorgeous book . . . that also doubles as interesting decor on a coffee table. The book is filled with deeply personal and lush photographs, drawings, and writings, and is . . . unique and immersive, with an emphasis on plants and the natural world.' - Romper 'This book is a dream.' - Stella Bugbee, Editor-at-Large, The Cut 'In her highly creative new monograph, artist Cig Harvey uses her camera to capture the magic of everyday life and bring a new perspective to plants, flowers and nature. Combining art book, botanical guide, historical encyclopedia and poetry collection in one, Blue Violet is a real feast for the senses.' - Wildflower Magazine 'Blue Violet is an explosion of color and sensorial delight. Flip through and you’ll learn about Cig’s favorite color (pink), the secret to forcing blossoms in the middle of the winter (changing the water daily and loudly expressing a desperate desire for spring might play a role) and how to make delicious meals that, you guessed it, involve eating flowers. All wrapped among some of her most gorgeous imagery to-date.' - Loves Art Will Travel blog

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Book SynopsisThe highly anticipated debut monograph from trailblazing artist Nina Chanel AbneyCombining representation and abstraction, Nina Chanel Abney's paintings capture the frenetic pace of contemporary culture. Broaching subjects as diverse as race, celebrity, religion, politics, sex, and art history, her works eschew linear storytelling in lieu of disjointed narratives. Through a bracing use of color and unapologetic scale, Abney's canvases propose a new type of history painting.The first definitive monograph on this contemporary American artist presents a collection of more than 300 works, including large-scale paintings, works on paper, sculptures, installations, murals, and commercial collaborations, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the artist's process. Insightful texts from influential art-world figures and writers underscore Abney's artistic impact.Strikingly designed, with an eye-catching acetate jacket, vibrant pages, double gatefolds, and curated inserts, Nina Chanel Abney is a celebration of the artist's distinctively bold style and innovative approach.

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Book SynopsisAn unprecedented look at the little-known paintings from Louise Bourgeois’s early years in New York that laid the groundwork for her sculptural practice “The catalog Louise Bourgeois: Paintings, and the revelatory exhibition, . . . were overseen by Clare Davies, who has commissioned an insightful essay from the art historian Briony Fer. But there’s another bonus: Beyond the paintings in the show, the catalog reproduces around 25 more, meaning that three-quarters of Bourgeois’s contribution to modern painting can now be seen in one place.”—Roberta Smith, New York Times, “Best Art Books of 2022” Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010) is celebrated today for her sculptures. Less known are the paintings she produced between her arrival in New York in 1938 and her turn to three-dimensional media in 1949. Crucial to her artistic practice, these early works—the focus of this groundbreaking publication—show how Bourgeois evolved her deeply personal artistic lexicon, and how the themes and motifs she explored in her paintings coalesced into symbols of her sculptural practice. Informed by new archival research and the artist’s extensive diaries, Louise Bourgeois: Paintings explores Bourgeois’s relationship to the New York art world of the 1940s and her development of a unique pictorial language, adding a key element to our understanding of this crucial artist’s career. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (April 11–August 7, 2022) New Orleans Museum of Art (September 8, 2022–January 8, 2023)Trade Review“The catalog Louise Bourgeois: Paintings, and the revelatory exhibition of the same name at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, are the first of their kind. . . . Both show and catalog were overseen by Clare Davies, who has commissioned an insightful essay from the art historian Briony Fer. But there’s another bonus: Beyond the paintings in the show, the catalog reproduces around 25 more, meaning that three-quarters of Bourgeois’s contribution to modern painting can now be seen in one place.”—Roberta Smith, New York Times, “Best Art Books of 2022”

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Book SynopsisCreative Lettering and Beyond combines the artistic talents and inspirational tips and tutorials of several professional hand letterers and calligraphers for a dynamic and interactive learning experience. After a brief introduction to the various tools and materials, artists and lettering enthusiasts will learn how to master the art of hand lettering and typography through engaging, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, prompts, and exercises. From the basic shape and form of letters, to cursive script, spacing, and alignment, artists will discover how to transform simple words, phrases, and quotes into beautiful works of hand-lettered art. The interactive format and step-by-step process offers inspirational instruction for a wide variety of fun projects and gift ideas, including hand-rendered phrases on paper and digitally enhanced notecards. Artists will also discover how to apply lettering to linen, coffee mugs, calendars, and more. Numerous practice pages and interactive prompts throughout the book invite readers to put their newfound lettering skills to use, as well as work out their artistic ideas. Covering a variety of styles and types of lettered art, including calligraphy, illustration, chalk lettering, and more, artists will find a plethora of exercises and tips to help them develop their own unique lettering style. With comprehensive instructions and fun, inspirational exercises and projects, Creative Lettering and Beyond is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to learn this beautiful and stylish art form.

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Book SynopsisA perfect gift for the musicians and artists in your life!The Art of Jazz explores how the expressionism and spontaneity of jazz spilled onto its album art, posters, and promotional photography, and even inspired standalone works of fine art.Everyone knows jazz is on the cutting edge of music, but how much do you know about its influence in the visual arts? With album covers that took inspiration from the avant-garde, jazz''s primarily African American musicians and their producers sought to challenge and inspire listeners both musically and visually.Arranged chronologically, each chapter covers a key period in jazz history, from the earliest days of the twentieth century to today''s postmodern jazz. Chapters begin with substantive introductions and present the evolution of jazz imagery in all its forms, mirroring the shifting nature of the music itself. With two authoritative features per chapter and over 300 images, The Art of Jazz is a significant contribution to the literature of this intrepid art form.

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Book SynopsisBuild your drawing and character design skills while following the step-by-step instructions of Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Cute. Beloved illustrator and Instagrammer Heegyum Kim takes you on a fun journey to expand your character-building skills as she shows youhow to draw 62 animals and make them cute! On the left-hand page, follow along with the steps as each animal moves from simple shapes to identifying marks. On the right-hand page, you will find several other clever options for varying your character design. You might change the view, the animal's posture, their accessories, or their expression. Grab your pen and use the open spaces throughout the book to create your own versions and variations of each one. Whether it's a playful platypus, an adorable sloth, or a scintillating chinchilla—you'll delight in the charm of this animal collection. Fresh, modern, and with a dash of clever humor, the Draw 62 series from Quarry Books is the most entertaining way to practice your illustration and expand your imagination.

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Book SynopsisRenowned Japanese manga artist, international instructor, and illustrator of the Wedding Peach series Nao Yazawa guides you step by step through all phases of manga drawing, from developing characters to creating a story line and story boards. With this detailed guide, learn every aspect of how to draw manga, including poses, movement, perspective, and props. Starting with rough sketches, you'll learn to add ink, coloration, special effects, and finishing touches to create dynamic manga characters and stories. You'll also find tips on how to give your characters lively facial expressions and how to create backgrounds with simple perspective. Learn authentic manga drawing from a manga master.Table of ContentsIntroduction Face Body Background Composition Glossary About the Author Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisA new and updated 3rd Edition of Rockport's best-selling Design Elements, a visually rich and accessible handbook that presents the fundamentals of design in lists, tips, brief text, and examples. With new images and diagrams, the book covers everything from working with grids, color application, typography, and imagery to how to finally put it all together. Features include: The ultimate primer on graphic design's basic visual toolkit—dot, line, plane, texture, space, and contrast—and how these basics underpin all successful layouts An in-depth look at color—from its optical qualities and its effect on type to its potential for communication concepts and emotions One of the most thorough compilations of typography concepts to be found—including information on letterform structure and optics, combining typeface styles, the mechanics of detailed text typesetting, and using type as image An extensive overview of imagery—the endless possibilities of medium, depiction, abstraction, stylization, and how these all communicate effectively Methods for integrating type and image, including a tutorial on using grid systems to structure layouts Twenty rules for making good design—and the best ways to break them Being a creative designer is often about coming up with unique design solutions. But when the basic rules of design are ignored in an effort to be distinctive, design becomes useless. In language, a departure from the rules is only appreciated as great literature if recognition of the rules underlies the text. Graphic design is a "visual language," and brilliance is recognized in designers whose work seems to break all the rules, yet communicates its messages clearly.Table of ContentsWhat Is Graphic Design? Twenty Rules for Making Good Design FORM AND SPACE DEFINING VISUAL LANGUAGE ATTRIBUTES OF FORM PUTTING STUFF INTO SPACE COMPOSITIONAL STRATEGIES COLOR FUNDAMENTALS THE IDENTITY OF COLOR CHROMATIC INTERACTION COLOR LOGIC AND SYSTEMS WHEN COLOR MEANS SOMETHING COLOR IN THE REAL WORLD Choosing and Using Type STRUCTURE AND OPTICS ISSUES RELATED TO STYLE THE MECHANICS OF TEXTSETTING TYPE IS VISUAL, TOO TYPE AS INFORMATION The World of Imagery THE NATURE OF IMAGES MEDIA AND METHODS CONTENT, CONCEPT, CONTEXT NARRATIVE MASSAGE Putting it all Together MERGING TYPE AND IMAGE WORKING WITH GRIDS INTUITIVE ARRANGEMENT DESIGN AS A SYSTEM THE WORKING PROCESS Causin’ Some Trouble: Breaking Every Rule in This Book Index (By Subject) Directory of Contributors About the Author and Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisLearn to illustrate and create unique manga art and characters in this fun and engaging step-by-step book written and illustrated by award-winning manga artist Sonia Leong.Beginning Manga treats aspiring illustrators to a fun, interactive learning experience with a variety of creative prompts, tips, exercises, and engaging step-by-step projects.Starting with an introduction to tools and materials, you can learn new drawing and inking techniques, as well as how to work with color, thanks to a variety of simple step-by-step projects and prompts designed to spark creativity and inspire you to create unique manga worlds of your own. The easy-to-follow projects focus on character design, facial expressions, popular poses, characters from different genres like science fiction and fantasy, and much more.Also included are templates and practice pages to assist with developing your craft in addition to brainstorming, sketching, and gathering project inspiration. Create your own manga story using page layout tips and Sonia Leong’s well-crafted script and design instructions.For even more manga drawing instruction, see Sonia Leong’s second book with Walter Foster, Illustration Studio: Drawing Manga Heroines & Heroes.

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