Art & Photography Books
Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd Life, Legend, Landscape
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£32.20
Columbia Books on Architecture and the City The Ordinary – Recordings
Book SynopsisSince the beginning of the century, the field of architecture has fervently turned its attention to documenting the contemporary urban condition. Every city been has been examined as a repository of architectural concepts, scrutinized as an urban manifesto, and recorded as a series of found objects. The Ordinary articulates a potential genealogy for this practice and for the genre of books derived from it. Organized around conversations with the authors of three seminal texts that document the city-Denise Scott Brown's Learning from Las Vegas (1972), Rem Koolhaas's Delirious New York (1978), and Yoshiharu Tsukamoto's Made in Tokyo (2001)-this volume traces the history of these "books on cities" by examining the material they recorded, the findings they established, the arguments they advanced, and the projects they promoted. These conversations also question the assumptions underlying this practice and whether in its ubiquity it still remains a space of opportunity.
£15.29
Design Studio Press Explorer
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£23.99
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Art Fundamentals: Theory in Practice: How to
Book SynopsisUnlike being in class or in an enthusiast’s group, creating alone means critiquing alone. There is so much information available demonstrating where you might be going wrong, yet assessing your own work still feels overwhelming. This follow-up title to the bestselling Art Fundamentals (2nd ed.) provides the knowledge, framework, and solutions needed to critique and improve your own work. The previous book covered shape and light, color, perspective and depth, composition, and anatomy. Art Fundamentals: Theory in Practice, equips you to assess how well you have executed the fundamentals, identify problems, and solve them. Experts reveal how the fundamentals can go wrong and how to spot problems in one’s own work. They not only explain how to improve, but also how to assess if the revised version is a true refinement. To improve beyond the fundamentals and take your art to the next level, subjects such as infusing your work with emotion, mood, and storytelling are explored. Case studies show professional artists critiquing their own work. This is a book to keep by your side while drawing and painting, allowing you to continually critique, fix, and improve your skills and take your art to the next level.
£34.20
Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd Kyffin Williams: The Light and The Dark
Book SynopsisIn Kyffin Williams’ centenary year, this monograph examines the life and work of an artist who, over six decades from Slade student to Royal Academician to knighthood, achieved both success and remarkable popular appeal.Best known for his rendering of the Welsh landscape, Williams conjured the mountains of Snowdonia with an instinct that stemmed from knowing every inch of the terrain since boyhood. Yet he was primarily conditioned by a European aesthetic. His espousal of a bold and thickly impasto painting-knife technique, using characteristic close tones, owes much to the affinity he perceived with Vincent van Gogh, but also with the French-Russian Nicolas de Staël, whose canvases he greatly admired.Williams’ own passionate commitment to his craft and a restlessly creative make-up meant that his output was prolific across different media and genres. Indeed, his portraiture was regarded as highly as his landscapes. Featuring some of the finest examples of an impressive oeuvre, this book – scholarly robust and visually enticing – is essential reading for all those who appreciate the importance of this gifted British painter.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Chapter 1: Inheriting Landscape; Chapter 2: Studying at the Slade; Chapter 3: The Alchemy of Oils; Chapter 4: European Horizons; Chapter 5: Truth and Interpretation; Chapter 6: The Continuing Excitement of Paint; Chapter 7: A Lasting Legacy; Epilogue; Chronology; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index
£999.99
Manchester University Press Art + Archive: Understanding the Archival Turn in
Book SynopsisArt + Archive provides an in-depth analysis of the connection between art and the archive at the turn of the twenty-first century. The book examines how the archive emerged in art writing in the mid-1990s and how its subsequent ubiquity can be understood in light of wider social, technological, philosophical and art-historical conditions and concerns. Deftly combining writing on archives from different disciplines with artistic practices, the book clarifies the function and meaning of one of the most persistent artworld buzzwords of recent years, shedding light on the conceptual and historical implications of the so-called archival turn in contemporary art.Table of ContentsThe archive: a must-have accessory of the moment?Part I: The notion of the archive in art writing and theory1 Archive art discourse2 Archive theory3 The artworld as an archival structure Part II: Five themes in contemporary archive art4 Materiality5 Research6 Critique7 Curating8 TemporalityPostscriptIndex
£26.00
FUEL Publishing AEROFLOT – Fly Soviet: A Visual History
Book SynopsisDespite the borders of the USSR being closed to majority of its population, Soviet citizens were among the world’s most frequent flyers. Following the 1917 Revolution, Vladimir Lenin made the development of aviation a priority. Assisted by advertising campaigns by artists such as Alexander Rodchenko, Soviet society was mobilised to establish an air fleet – from the very beginning of the USSR through to its demise in 1991, Soviet aviation flew its own unique path. This book unfolds the story of Soviet air travel, from early carriers like Deruluft and Dobrolet, to the enigmatic Aeroflot. Organised like an Air Force, with a vast fleet of aircraft and helicopters, Aeroflot was the world’s biggest air carrier of passengers and cargo, responsible for a wider range of duties than any other airline. In an era when it was still common to smoke on board, the Aeroflot emblem appeared on cigarette packets, matchboxes and many other everyday goods. Aeroflot publicity alerted domestic passengers to new destinations or proudly presented the introduction of faster, more comfortable aircraft, while colourful advertising enticed Western travellers to use Aeroflot’s international services. Aeroflot – Fly Soviet uses this ephemera to illustrate a parallel aviation universe that existed for 70 years. It pays tribute to generations of aircraft engineers, designers, pilots, ticket sellers, flight dispatchers, air traffic controllers, ground handlers and flight attendants, who jointly created this remarkable chapter of Soviet civil aviation history.
£21.21
Phaidon Press Ltd Yves Saint Laurent
Book SynopsisAn exclusive homage to – and retrospective of – the iconic fashion designer’s couture accessoriesTrade Review"Saint Laurent remained a loyal lover of accessories. This new artbook dives into the Saint Laurent archive and, through sketches, Polaroids and catwalk shots, documents the master designer's skill. There are his jewel-encrusted crosses, shoes decorated with monster flowers and lots and lots of gold buttons. It's a jewel of a book." —The Guardian"My accessories are like gestures. A scarf to play with, a shoulder bag that frees the hands, a soft belt – a chain, always – that sublimates the sway of the hips." —Yves Saint Laurent"The most important designer of the 20th century. He invented so many codes of modern elegance. He watched so much change in society." —Valérie Hermann"Brought popular culture, a mannish swagger, sexual power, and ethnic awareness to fashion. He gave women a wardrobe that spoke of confidence and authority." —Washington Post"This is the first book to focus exclusively on the legendary designer's exquisite jewelry, hats, shoes, and handbags, presented thematically alongside a wealth of rare materials from the designer's archive." —Society Diaries"An essential accessory for your coffee table... [a] stylish [and] exclusive homage to, and retrospective of, the master couturier's hats, belts, gloves, shoes, handbags and jewellery - those finishing touches the designer deemed crucial in his pursuit of fashion perfection." —Fabric"Reach peak perfection." —Mayfair Magazine"Beautiful... The only piece of décor that'll make you a smarter, savvier, and possibly more stylish without ever leaving the house." —Who What Wear"A stunning book... Compelling." —The City Magazine"Readers are also immersed in a never-before-seen world of the house; remarkable designs are supplemented by a photographs, sketches, catwalk photos and advertisements, all combining to illustrate how vital accessories were to the final look."—TheCultureTiop.com"An unprecedented exploration of this underexposed side of one of the fashion world's most illustrious figures."—The Week, Portfolio"Part photographic journal, part behind-the-scenes diary... [A] treasure-trove of a book... An inspiration - and a must for fashionistas."—The Lady"A rare glimpse into the closely guarded archives of the master couturier's jewellery, hats, belts, gloves, shoes and handbags... The 400-page tome pictures itself as a deep blue jewellery box, looking at Saint Laurent's accessories thematically: hand, staging, impressions of Africa, hybrid motifs and good-luck charms."—HungerTV.com"[A] lavish new hardcover book... The first to shed light on the one-of-a-kind accessories Saint Laurent created... The result is an intimate look at one of fashion's most influential designers and the noteworthy accessories that continue to inspire the industry today."—Vogue Online"The first book dedicated to the accessories produced by the progressive couturier, this compact, sapphire-colored tome (which itself evokes a jewelry box) is filled with the house's exquisite accessory confections from 1962-2002."—WWD"Documents the extravagance and diversity of the designer's jewellery creations... There are sections devoted to golden ears of corn, hearts, crosses, doves, butterflies and feathers, bows, shells and coral, which capture creations ranging from the ornamental to the abstract, the modern to the theatrical, the graphic to the gilded... Throughout the image-led volume, Mauriès offers an insight into the mindset behind Yves Saint Laurent's approach to jewellery design."—Wallpaper.com "A very timely look back at the shoes, jewels, belts and hats that were key to the YSL look. The book, encased in the designer's signature Yves Klein blue, is lavishly illustrated with polaroids, sketches, catwalk shots and prints, as well as beautifully shot still life images of pieces in the Musee Saint Laurent. Author Patrick Mauries singles out key themes in the designer's haute couture collections [...] as well as the motifs that he consistently returned to... But the book also illustrates how important Saint Laurent's collaborators were from Loulou de la Falaise to the accessories designers who created the incredible jewels, bags, ornate belts and deeply glamorous fripperies that made the YSL look so influential."—A Little Bird"A glimpse into the closely guarded archives of the French couturier... Reminding us of the genius of YSL."—Homes & Interiors Scotland"Stunning... As the first book to focus on Yves Saint Laurent's exquisite jewellery, hats, bags and shoes, Phaidon's new title is a must-have."—Shop London Style"Where Coco Chanel had a maxim about removing one accessory before leaving the house, Yves Saint-Laurent was all about chucking another one on and having a great night [...] sorry Coco, we're with Yves all the way."—The Sunday Telegraph, Stella magazine"[A] treasure tome."—Globe Style Advisor (The Globe and Mail)"This book offers an insight into a little explored side of YSL's genius."—The Glossary Magazine"Offering unparalleled access to YSL's highly confidential archives, this stunning book is a rare treat for fashion lovers."—Home House Magazine"Consider this retrospective of the late designer's accessories collections the ultimate tome for fashion and travel inspiration."—Conde Nast Traveler Online"A comprehensive deep dive into his handbag, jewelry, hat and shoe designs. Each page is an inspiring discovery - and not just when it comes to the stunning visuals." —Tory Burch blog"...This book is where the party is at. From the designer's first collection in 1962 to his last in 2002, the best of Saint Laurent's accessories come to life through rarely-seen photos, incredibly detailed shots, advertising campaigns and more." —Hollywood Reporter Online"[A] brilliant blue tome." —Baccarat Hotels blog"This must-read book is a beautiful homage to the late designer's accessories." —MarieClaire.co.uk"Compelling... The only book to focus exclusively on Saint Laurent's rarely documented couture accessories." —FusedMagazine"One of those books that's quite mysterious and charming from the get go, no imagery, just minimal, gold type, faux bois patterning and of course it's all set on a Majorelle-esque shade of blue... Looking inside, you're not going to be disappointed." —Cardboardcities.co.uk"A treasure trove." —Image (Ireland)"A beautiful hardcover that gives a fuller sense of Saint Laurent – the man and the master couturier – it offers glimpses of his glorious but rarely documented accessories." —Harper's Bazaar Interiors (Saudi Arabia)"The ultimate gift for the fashion obsessed... A sumptuous bible of YSL's seminal work with accessories, documenting iconic designs from over the years." —Elephant.art"Like a blue jewel box, this gem of a book introduced the constellation of breathtaking accessories that elevated YSL's creations to "objects of dreams"... A book to treasure." —Glass Magazine"The bo
£33.96
Hirmer Verlag Paul Gauguin
Book SynopsisIn 1883 Paul Gauguin abandons his prominent banking career and decides that »from now on I will pai nt every day«. The co - founder of Synthetism and trailblazer of Expressionism turns his back on the bourgeois world, leaves his wife and children, and, in 1891, sets out for the South Sea, financing his journey through the sale of thirty paintings. His thou ghts on art, his existential worries, his discovery of color and his search for paradise come to life again in the excerpts from his letters and statements compiled in this volume. Together with some forty color reproductions of his works, his biography, a nd a preface by an expert, the book introduces readers in a very special way to Gauguin’s universe.
£9.95
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fashion History Museums
Book SynopsisThis book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com. It is funded by Knowledge Unlatched.A remarkable resource for the field of fashion studies suitable for both newcomers ... [and] seasoned practitioners. - Fashion HistoriaA precious source in the study of the subject ... inspiring. - The Journal of Dress HistoryThe last decade has seen the growing popularity and visibility of fashion as a cultural product, including its growing presence in museum exhibitions. This book explores the history of fashion displays, highlighting the continuity of past and present curatorial practices. Comparing and contrasting exhibitions from different museums and decadesfrom the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900 to the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2011, and beyondit makes connections between museum fashion and the wider fasTrade ReviewThe book serves as a valuable entry into the continually evolving field of fashion curation and would make a worthwhile purchase for any library with programs in art history, museum studies, fashion studies, or design history. * ARLIS/NA Reviews *[Contains] rich illustrations ... Moreover, with 20 pages of references, the book confirms itself as a precious source in the study of the subject. Perhaps more interestingly, it is possible that this publication will become the ever–present reference in future books ... Petrov’s work is inspiring for scholars not just for the contents but even for her disciplined writing. The quoted exhibitions are, without a doubt, the greatest strength in this study. * The Journal of Dress History *A remarkable resource for the field of fashion studies suitable for both newcomers who will appreciate the abundance of history and references, as well as seasoned practitioners that may see their own work in a different light ... One of the most striking aspects of this book [is] that the issues that seem to plague every fashion exhibition, from mannequin heads and wigs to gaps in the collection, have been with us from the start. Perhaps with the addition of this book, we can collectively start to sort out solutions. * Fashion Historia *Comprehensive, well-argued and original, this book includes invaluable insights from a practicing curator and historian, and places the museum exhibition in the larger discourse of fashion and its history. -- Hazel Clark, Parsons School of Design, The New School, New York, USAPetrov’s sharp and critical insights put the current worldwide rise of fashion exhibitions in an historic continuum, raising questions that should be on the mind of every fashion curator or museum working with fashion. By far the most thought provoking book on fashion curation of the past years. -- Kaat Debo, Director and Chief Curator, MoMu Fashion Museum, Antwerp, BelgiumThis is a valuable addition to the scholarship dedicated to the complex relationship between fashion and museums. Petrov retraces connections and highlights pivotal experiences, providing a thorough study – useful not only to consider history, but also to reflect on future practices. -- Maria Luisa Frisa, Università IUAV di Venezia, ItalyThis is an insightful addition to the growing field of fashion curating. Stretching over the last century and beyond, Petrov’s contribution is an original analysis of the museum as a site where fashion, commerce, art and history intertwine. [A] must-read for students of fashion and anyone interested in the field. -- Annamari Vänskä, co-editor of 'Fashion Curating' (Bloomsbury, 2017), and Aalto University, FinlandA welcome account of the key historical developments in establishing the display of dress and, in turn, the culture of fashion exhibitions; a useful contribution to fashion studies. -- Alistair O’Neill, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, UKTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction: Fashion as Museum Object 1. Foundation Garments: Precedents for Fashion History Exhibitions in Museums 2. Window Shopping: Commercial Inspiration for Fashion in the Museum 3. The New Objectivity: Social Science Methods for the Display of Dress 4. Intervisuality: Displaying Fashion as Art 5. Tableaux Vivants: The Influence of Theatre 6. The Body in the Gallery: Revivifying Historical Fashion 7. The Way of All Flesh: Displaying the Historicity of Historical Fashion 8. The New Look: Contemporary Trends in Fashion Exhibitions Notes Bibliography Index
£28.49
DOM Publishers Moscow: Soviet Mosaics from 1935 to 1990: Art for
Book SynopsisMonumental mosaics were created throughout the USSR, but they played a special role in its capital. While in other Soviet cities and republics monumental mosaics became common in the 1960s, in Moscow mosaic was used for art-deco works and social realist 'pictures'. The entire history of Soviet art is thus reflected in Moscow's metro stations, palaces of culture, military museums, hospitals, schools, and prefabricated houses. Today, many of these works are disappearing before our eyes, victims of destruction or dismantling; the majority are not listed as under state protection, and a great number of their authors are unknown. This book collects 140 Soviet-era mosaics and arranges them in chronological order. It contains four main sections - Art Deco, Socialist Realism, Modernism, and Postmodernism - and includes a list of 295 mosaics that have been identified. This guide shows well-known works by Aleksander Deyneka, Pavel Korin, Boris Chernyshev, Evgeny Ablin, Yury Korolev, and Leonid Polishchuk side by side with mosaics by artists whose names were for a long time absent from the history of art and architecture. The idea for it came from American photographer James Hill, who spent three years seeking out and photographing works of Soviet monumental art that have not received the attention they deserve and that in the post-Soviet period have often been dismissed as propaganda.
£38.00
Draw Like a Boss Draw Like a Boss 2
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£42.75
Occasional Papers About Graphic Design
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£14.25
Yosemite Conservancy Obatas Yosemite Art and Letters of Obata from His
Book SynopsisChiura Obata, a gifted Japanese-born artist from California, made his first trip to Yosemite in 1927. The trip left a lasting impression in a remarkable collection of sketches, postcards, and letters. This volume includes 80 full-color reproductions of Obata’s pencil sketches, watercolor paintings, and day-by-day narratives woven through his correspondences. Named one of the Best Fifty books of 1993? by the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the book is a unique and beautiful presentation of personal artistic experience.
£17.99
Getty Trust Publications Food and Feasting in Art
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£20.89
Getty Trust Publications Understanding Greek Vases A Guide to Terms
Book SynopsisWhat is a pyxis? Who was the Amasis Painter? How did Greek vases get their distinctive black and orange colours? This volume offers definitions and descriptions of these and many other Greek vase shapes, painters and techniques encountered in museum exhibitions and publications.
£16.99
Last Gasp,U.S. Struggle The Art of Szukalski
Book SynopsisAn overview of the art of Stanislav Szukalski, now the focus of a major Netflix documentary.
£31.96
Rizzoli International Publications English Country House Interiors
Book SynopsisA highly detailed look at the English country house interior, offering unprecedented access to England’s finest rooms. In this splendid book, renowned historian Jeremy Musson explores the interiors and decoration of the great country houses of England, offering a brilliantly detailed presentation of the epitome of style in each period of the country house, including the great Jacobean manor house, the Georgian mansion, and the Gothic Revival castle. For the first time, houses known worldwide for their exquisite architecture and decoration--including Wilton, Chatsworth, and Castle Howard--are seen in unprecedented detail. With intimate views of fabric, gilding, carving, and furnishings, the book will be a source of inspiration to interior designers, architects, and home owners, and a must-have for anglophiles and historic house enthusiasts.The fifteen houses included represent the key periods in the history of English country house decoration and cover the major interior fashi
£30.00
ArchiTangle GmbH Aires Mateus: Book of Models
Book SynopsisThis poetic and minimalist anthology presents 10 years of heritage of AIRES MATEUS design studios at the Accademia di Archittettura di Mendrisio in Switzerland.100 images of largescale models built by students of AIRES MATEUS are brought together to create a family portrait. Each expertly staged model is pictured with the essential schemes necessary to understand the volumes portrayed. Francisco and Manuel Aires Mateus’ many years of experience in pedagogy and the use of models in practice are brought together in a manifesto which precedes the anthology of images. The importance of the model in the formation of architectural ideas and throughout the design process, as well as its potency as a standalone statement are highlighted. The evocative photographs in this book reveal abstract spaces produced by artistic interpretations of light, volume and materiality.
£43.50
Hodder & Stoughton Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWith a foreword by Diana Gabaldon. Two men. One country. And a lot of whisky.As stars of Outlander, Sam and Graham eat, sleep and breathe the Highlands on this epic road trip around their homeland. They discover that the real thing is even greater than fiction. Clanlands is the story of their journey. Armed with their trusty campervan and a sturdy friendship, these two Scotsmen are on the adventure of a lifetime to explore the majesty of Scotland. A wild ride by boat, kayak, bicycle and motorbike, they travel from coast to loch and peak to valley and delve into Scotland's history and culture, from timeless poetry to bloody warfare. With near-death experiences, many weeks in a confined space together, and a cast of unforgettable characters, Graham and Sam's friendship matures like a fine Scotch. They reflect on their acting careers in film and theatre, find a new awestruck respect for their native country and, as with any good road trip, they even find themselves. Hold onto your kilts... this is Scotland as you've never seen it before.Trade Review'A breath of fresh Scottish air in lockdown, it's one to stick in your sporran and consult when compiling your wishlist of places to escape to once restrictions are lifted.' * Scotsman Magazine *The "Outlandish" tour of Scotland with Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish is the armchair adventure we all need right now. * BBC Scotland *This book is full of anecdotes, history and hilarious interactions between the pair as they travel around Scotland in their trusty campervan. * Express *A breezy roadtrip full of banter between the chalk-and-cheese friends. * Sunday Post *For anyone who wants to know more about Scotland's past or hear the inner monologues of two fine gentlemen, this provides a warm and wicked adventure in a magical land. * Magic Radio Book Club *Their odyssey is self-deprecatingly styled as "the story of two men who know nothing". In fact, Heughan and particularly McTavish are keen students of Highland history * Scotland on Sunday *A joyously eclectic mix of historical trivia, travel diary and journey of self-discovery. * Scottish Field *The actors have a lovely dynamic, which is as enjoyable in the book as it promises to be in the upcoming TV series. * The People's Friend *Clanlands is a must for anyone who loves Scotland... a riotous, engaging and dynamic journey. * Dumfries & Galloway Life *'It all comes across as fun-loving and tongue-in-cheek and that's what raises this book above the usual Scottish history/travel books that have become so prominent.' -- Cameron McNeish * Scots Magazine *
£17.00
Pelagic Publishing Better Posters: Plan, Design and Present an
Book SynopsisBetter posters mean better research. Distilling over a decade of experience from the popular Better Posters blog, Zen Faulkes will help you create a clear and informative conference poster that delivers maximum impact. Academics have used posters to share research for more than five decades, and tens of thousands of posters are presented at conferences every year. Despite the popularity of the format, no in-depth guide has been available on how to create and deliver compelling conference posters. From over-long titles, tiny text and swarms of logos, to bad font choices, chaotic colour schemes and blurry images – it’s easy to leave viewers confused about your poster’s message. The solution is Better Posters: a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know – from writing a title and submitting an abstract, to designing the poster and finally presenting it in the poster session. Your conference poster will be one of your first research outputs, and the poster session is your first introduction to a professional community. Making a great poster develops the skills to create publications, reports, outreach and teaching materials throughout your career. This book also has material for conference organizers on how to make a better poster session for their attendees.Trade ReviewEngaging and easy to read... Every lab should have a copy of Better Posters. The book should make conference poster sessions better for everyone – those presenting and those attending. Thank goodness someone wrote it! -- Stephen Heard, Scientist Sees SquirrelWhat impressed me the most about Better Posters is its breadth... This book should be in the library of any university with a graduate program or on the shelf of any researcher who makes research posters/oversees students who make research posters. -- Kristin Briney * Data Ab Initio *...this excellent book is useful and enjoyable to read. * Conservation Biology *Table of ContentsForeword by Echo Rivera Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Poster design: the short form Part I - For viewers 2 Attending a poster session Part II - For presenters 3 Why posters? 4 Design thinking 5 Early preparation 6 Narrative thinking 7 Visual thinking and graphic design 8 Figures 9 Presenting data 10 Colors 11 Beyond paper 12 Text and type 13 Layout 14 Grids 15 Background 16 Title bars 17 Blocks of text 18 Sections 19 Images and graphics, revisited 20 Fine-tuning 21 Before you print 22 Printing 23 Travel 24 Networking and presentation 25 After the conference Part III - For organizers 26 Poster session planning 27 Conference website resources 28 During the conference Part IV - What next? 29 Constant improvement Afterword References Index
£37.85
The Crowood Press Ltd Extreme Close-Up Photography and Focus Stacking
Book SynopsisThis practical book explains what is meant by macro photography and how to get even closer to your subject: not just a close-up of a butterfly, but details of the eye and wing scales. Techniques suited to any budget look at ways to photograph virtually any creature, whether terrestrial, marine or from freshwater. All the key elements to achieve extreme close-ups are built in a clear way, for both outdoor and studio use, and special attention is given to focus stacking, with both software and further enhancements covered.
£16.14
Merrell Publishers Ltd Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion
Book SynopsisFuture Beauty is the first comprehensive survey of Japanese avant-garde fashion of the last 30 years. Such designers as Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo made an enormous impact on the world fashion scene in the late twentieth century, challenging established notions of beauty and turning fashion into art. Today a new generation of radical designers, among them Tao Kurihara and Jun Takahashi, is fast gaining acclaim. This spectacular book, written by a team of experts led by the eminent fashion historian Akiko Fukai, explores the distinct sensibility of Japanese design - the uniqueness of its form, cut and fabric. Illustrated with over 250 photographs and sketches, Future Beauty is an authoritative and stylish guide to some of the world's most expressive fashion.Trade ReviewThe first comprehensive survey of Japanese avant-garde fashion of the last three decades - more than 250 sketches and photographs of pure genius. - WWW.7x7.COM ...offers a stunning glimpse at how designers like Rei Kawokubo, Junya Watanabe, Issey Miyake, and others have changed the face of high fashion. -DWELL MAGAZINE
£999.99
Yale University Press Dandy Style
Book SynopsisCelebrating 250 years of male self-expression, investigating the portraiture and wardrobe of the fashionable British manTrade Review“Fashionistas will pore over the archive illustrations in Dandy Style, including many gorgeous close-ups of detailed embroidery and tailoring.”—Rana Foroohar, Financial Times, “Best Books of the Week”“This book does not aim to offer a chronological history of 250 years of menswear, rather an exploration of topics and methodologies, offering the reader a range of approaches and an invitation to think about menswear as a serious topic of investigation, as the product of social, economic and cultural factors.”—Rachel Church, Journal of Dress History“Supersedes previous books on the subject in a fabulous celebration of 250 years of male self-expression, reinvention and sartorial creativity”—Embroidery Magazine“Bursts at the seams...with rich background and visual material, the latter establishing and also tentatively inviting historical associations”—Gareth Wyn Davies, World of Interiors“A welcome addition to any elegant gentleman’s library...In a series of photographs, engravings and plates, Dandy Style explores the visual luxe of the Dandy.”—Robin Dutt, Savile Row Style“With copious illustrations and photographs, [the book] charts the progress of male self-expression down the centuries, covering the life stories of men’s clothes, why they still wear suits, men’s style and subversion and the sheer extravagance of wealthy male clothing in the 18th century.”—Deirdre McQuillan, Irish Times Weekend“[An] excellent contribution to the history of British men's fashion…Shaun Cole and Miles Lambert have elegantly traced this history through their book and exhibition catalogue by giving the kind of detailed, considered attention to men's style and dress that unfortunately is still unusual.”—Danielle Sprecher, Costume
£23.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Black Designers in American Fashion
Book SynopsisFrom Elizabeth Keckly's designs as a freewoman for Abraham Lincoln's wife to flamboyant clothing showcased by Patrick Kelly in Paris, Black designers have made major contributions to American fashion. However, many of their achievements have gone unrecognized. This book, inspired by the award-winning exhibition at the Museum at FIT, uncovers hidden histories of Black designers at a time when conversations about representation and racialized experiences in the fashion industry have reached all-time highs.In chapters from leading and up-and-coming authors and curators, Black Designers in American Fashion uses previously unexplored sources to show how Black designers helped build America's global fashion reputation. From enslaved 18th-century dressmakers to 20th-century star designers, via independent modistes and Seventh Avenue workers, the book traces the changing experiences of Black designers under conditions such as slavery, segregation, and the Civil Rights Movement. BlackTrade ReviewIn many ways [Black Designers in American Fashion] is a sad commentary about the world of fashion, but the knowledge gained here is irreplaceable and found in no other publication. This is not a coffee table book; this is a book that must actually be read in order to comprehend just how important Black designers have been and how in some cases made monumental and historical contributions to fashion. * New York Journal of Books *[Black Designers in American Fashion] provides a good introduction into this often overlooked chapter in fashion history ... Above all, the book highlights the emancipatory power fashion holds. * Journal of Dress History *This fresh collection of essays sheds much-needed light on Black fashion makers—recovering histories many thought were unknowable while centering on the genius of Black design. It is required reading for anyone serious about identity politics, craft, labor, and Black futurity. * Tanisha C. Ford, Author of Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to the Power of Fashion *Conveys the vast and important impact of Black designers on the American fashion industry through untold stories ranging from descriptions of rare extant garments to pioneering designers ... Required reading for all in the fashion industry. * Eulanda A. Sanders, Iowa State University, USA *Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Contributors Acknowledgements Introduction; Elizabeth Way Section I: Anonymous Histories 1.The Fabric of Fast Fashion: Enslaved Wearers and Makers as Designers in the American Fashion System; Katie Knowles 2.Liberty’s Warp, Slavery’s Weft: A Look at the Work of Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century Enslaved Fashion Makers and Their Descendants; Jonathan Michael Square 3.A Matrilineal Thread: Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century Black New York Dressmakers; Elizabeth Way Section II: In the Atelier: Modistes and Independent Designers 4.Dressing Up: The Rise of Fannie Criss; Kristen E. Stewart 5.Ruby Bailey: Making for Oneself, A Regional Fashion Designer Case Study; Joy Davis 6.Arthur George “Art” Smith: An Artist About Form, A Man About Substance; Kristen J. Owens Section III: Into the Mainstream: Seventh Avenue and Beyond 7.Wesley Tann: The Glamour and the Guts; Nancy Deihl 8.Jay Jaxon: An Unsung Couturier; Darnell-Jamal Lisby 9.Dapper Dan: The Original Streetwear Designer and Influencer; Ariele Elia Section IV: The Star Designer: National and International Impact 10.Color Story: Stephen Burrows’s Impact on the World of Fashion; Tanya Danielle Wilson Myers 11.Scott Barrie: Designing 1970s New York; Elizabeth Way 12.Race WERK: Williwear and Patrick Kelly Paris; Eric Darnell Pritchard Postscript; Elizabeth Way Index
£25.64
Oro Editions 12 Projects in 120 Constraints: Plan:b Architects
Book SynopsisIn this book, we review a set of Plan:b projects in Colombia through the environmental, social, and voluntary constraints we faced, and the interim agreements we built around them. We carry out a reconstruction of the central facts behind these buildings through an “inverse” exercise — explaining each project based on contextual constraints and not on singular architectural ideas. We review the work of other authors and the way they understand limitations and difficulties that are part of their creative activity and attempt to generate a broad reflective base to approach our architectural projects and the predominant role that restrictions have played in them.
£999.99
Oro Editions The Cannibal's Cookbook: Mining Myths of
Book SynopsisThe Cannibal’s Cookbook fiercely consumes the body of past cyclopean constructions. It assembles, re-packages, and offers this latent knowledge for your contemporary consumption. It is a manual for the hungry, for those who are not satiated by the careless building practices of the present. With one foot in the past and another in the present, the cookbook bridges the realities of our ancestors and ourselves. We propose a series of architectural “recipes” after dining on this body of past expertise. The recipes are deciphered from ancient cyclopean masonry systems, but with a contemporary twist. They cannibalise leftover debris - building rubble that typically stuffs our landfills - to construct new buildings.
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Oro Editions Pressing Matters 9
Book SynopsisThis year Pressing Matters 9 was completely rethought; the aim was to present an Open Source publication that shares the Department of Architecture’s concept of design research, an integral approach of critical thinking, rigorous research, and a deep understanding of the complex layers of architecture. Together with Jonathan Jackson of the renowned design Studio WSDIA in NYC, a more integral design was developed, allowing input from research [ARI labs], students, faculty and Penn’s special events. The content and layout focus on an indepth representation on how in recent years we have integrated expertise and content from our courses into our Design Studio’s. Pressing Matters is an annual design and research compilation from the Department of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design, showcasing student work, faculty research, and innovations in pedagogy. The Department launched the one year MSDRAS program this year, directed by Assistant Professor Robert Stuart Smith. The Master of Science in Design: Robotics and Autonomous Systems aims to critically develop novel approaches to the design, manufacturing, construction, use, and lifecycle of architecture through creative engagement with robotics, material systems, and design computation. Students will develop skills in advanced forms of robotic fabrication, simulation, and artificial intelligence, in order to develop methods for design that harness production or live adaptation as a creative opportunity. This is an excellent addition to the existing MSD programs: the MSDEBD directed by Professor Bill Braham and the MSDAAD directed by Professor Ali Rahim, all presented in Pressing Matters 9.
£22.50
Chronicle Books The New Oil Painting
Book SynopsisHere is everything you need to know about getting into oil painting—and maintaining a safe, solvent-free oil painting practice—in a slim, sophisticated guide.Oil painting is an exciting and adventurous medium, but aspiring artists can feel daunted by complex setups and the thought of using harsh chemicals. All of that changes now. The New Oil Painting walks you step-by-step through oil painting fundamentals—which materials you actually need, how to mix paint, how to set up your painting space—and, most revolutionary of all, how to eliminate harmful solvents from your work and replace them with safe, effective substitutes. This instructional handbook is organized into chapters with helpful diagrams throughout illustrating various techniques and tools. Whether you''re a true beginner or have been painting with oils for years, you will find that this book has everything you need to build a new, thriving, toxin-free practice.• UNIQ
£12.59
Fox Chapel Publishing Flower Mandalas Coloring Book
Book SynopsisFlower Mandalas is a colouring book for adults that contains 30 amazing art activities involving patterning, shading and colouring. Each vibrantly detailed illustration offers an easy way to de-stress, while allowing you to unleash the artist within.Thaneeya McArdle's transcendental art explores a visual language of shape, form, line and colour, and can be easily personalised with felt- tips, coloured pencils, crayons, gel pens or watercolours.Beautifully coloured finished examples are provided, along with a handy guide to basic art techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and colour theory.This therapeutic colouring book is printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper that won't bleed through, and all of the pages are perforated for easy removal and display.
£5.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Gender Pioneers: A Celebration of Transgender,
Book Synopsis'A vital book' JUNO ROCHE'Beautifully illustrated and fascinating' MEG-JOHN BARKER'Fun and fact-filled' SUSAN STRYKERThis inspiring collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of influential transgender, non-binary and intersex figures throughout history.Showcasing the diversity of gender identities and expressions that have existed in all cultures alongside developments from recent years, the extraordinary stories in this book highlight the achievements and legacies of those who have fought to be themselves, whatever their gender. From activists, soldiers and historical leaders through to pirates, actors and artists, this book explores the life and times of over fifty trans and intersex trailblazers in their fight for equality, acceptance and change. Poignant, educational and empowering, these are the gender pioneers everyone needs to know about.Trade ReviewGender Pioneers is a fun, fact-filled, easy-to-read romp through the long history of gender-diversity in cultures around the world. It places contemporary trans identities in a broader context to show there's nothing new about being non-binary or changing gender. -- Susan Stryker, author of Transgender History: The Roots of Today's RevolutionOur history is rich, deep, diverse and expansive. Ancient even. This beautifully illustrated book documents our rich history clearly and gloriously. A vital book if setting out to discover our history(s) or to tell or retell the story the us. We have been pioneers pushing at the constrictive limits of gender for centuries. -- Juno Roche, author of Trans Power, Queer Sex and Gender ExplorersA beautifully illustrated and fascinating tour through the history of transness and gender creativity. A must for anyone who wants to know their gender history, or to access awesome possibility-models from across time and space. -- Meg-John Barker, author of Life Isn't Binary and Gender: A Graphic Guide
£16.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd NegativePositive
Book SynopsisAs its title suggests, Negative/Positive begins with the negative, a foundational element of analog photography that is nonetheless usually ignored, and uses this to tell a representative, rather than comprehensive, history of the medium. The fact that a photograph is split between negative and positive manifestations means that its identity is always simultaneously divided and multiplied. The interaction of these two components was often spread out over time and space and could involve more than one person, giving photography the capacity to produce multiple copies of a given image and for that image to have many different looks, sizes and makers. This book traces these complications for canonical images by such figures as William Henry Fox Talbot, Kusakabe Kimbei, Dorothea Lange, Man Ray, Seydou KeÃta, Richard Avedon, and Andreas Gursky. But it also considers a number of related issues crucial to any understanding of photography, from the business practices of profesTable of Contents1. Negatives and Positives ; 2. Inventing Negatives ; 3. Photographic Drawings ; 4. More of the Same ; 5. Control Methods ; 6. Created Worlds ; 7. Hiding in Plain Sight ; 8. The Cult of the Negative ; 9. Electricity Made Visible ; 10. Authorship and Ownership ; 11. Refashioning a Past ; 12. Return of the Repressed ; 13. Proper Names ; 14. Does Size Matter? ; 15. Ordering Things ; 16. Poses and Settings ; 17. Hidden Mothers ; 18. Collecting Things ; 19. Still Life ; 20. Repetition and Difference ; 21. Negative/Positive.
£36.99
David & Charles Manga Watercolor
Book SynopsisLearn how to create manga art from pencil sketch to finished painting, with this comprehensive guide. Start by exploring a wide range of techniques including how to draw manga faces, poses, hair and eyes, then learn about background textures, colors and more. Finally, complete 12 step-by-step painting projects to perfect your manga art skills.Table of ContentsForeword 4 Materials 7 Paints 8 Basics 11 Paper 16 Preparation 18 Brushes 19 Techniques 21 Color theory 22 Color selection 24 Effect of color 25 Examples 26 Basics 28 Proportions 29 Faces 32 Shading 34 Sketching 36 Wet on wet 37 Dry technique 39 White areas 40 Special techniques 41 Exercises 43 Gradients 44 Doodles 48 Gemstones 56 Feathers 58 Snakeskin 60 Dragon scales 62 Walls 64 Water 66 Trees 68 Landscape 72 Gouache 74 Hair 75 Eyes 76 Projects 79 Sweet chibi girl on a slice of cake 81 Fresh steampunk chibis against a bright background 85 Chibi sorcerer's apprentice in a flying teacup 91 Chibi Harry aka a world-famous wizard 97 Young girl framed by a romantic floral design 101 Sailor boy in a symbolic sun circle 107 Girl in a kimono backlit by a window with flowers 113 Historic heroine in a voluminous ball gown 119 Melancholic schoolgirl against a fluorescent background 123 Silhouette in the evening sunset 127 Food overload: boy in the land of plenty 131 Girl's face with expressive eyes 137 About the author/Acknowledgements 142
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Hirmer Verlag Florine Stettheimer
Book Synopsis“I was thrilled”, was Andy Warhol’s enthusiastic reaction to the pictures of Florine Stettheimer (1871–1944). Many of the elements of her work inspired his Pop Art. During Stettheimer’s life her sensuous and ironic paintings with their numerous figures were valued highly by artists and curators, although the general public remained largely unaware of their merits. Only after her death did her close friend Marcel Duchamp organise a retrospective in the Museum of Modern Art. The art and literature scene of Roaring Twenties New York gathered at Florine Stettheimer’s extravagant parties. Surrounded by the cultivated and yet unconventional “Dada flair”, the artist staged her pictures as a performance – and was thereby well ahead of her time. As an outstanding painter she was not only at the heart of the American art business, but also attracted attention with her eccentric, subversive and often humorous poems, as well as demonstrating her talent as a stage and costume designer in the theatre. This bibliophile monograph about the multitalented artist is lavishly illustrated and tells a new, exciting history of the modern age through her artworks.Trade Review“Three decades after the publication of her dissertation, Bloemink is again making the case for Stettheimer as a fascinating, and crucial, figure of art history, one deserving a place in the pantheon of American modernists.” * Vogue *“In her thrilling new book Florine Stettheimer: A Biography (Hirmer), art historian Barbara Bloemink persuasively argues that, with this painting, Stettheimer was trying to find a visual way of communicating her élan...Truer words may never have been written about Stettheimer." * ArtNews *
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Little, Brown Book Group Thoroughly Modern
Book SynopsisThe life of pioneering photographer Barbara Ker-Seymer''Thoroughly entertaining... Knights expertly evokes this hedonistic period'' The Times''A picturesque portrayal of a world that sounds as thoroughly maniacal as it was modern'' Daily Telegraph''I just called myself Ker-Seymer Photographs,'' Barbara said. ''I didn''t think it was necessary to have your sex displayed on the photographs.''Vivacious, sassy, out to have fun, Ker-Seymer was committed to independence.One of a handful of outstanding British photographers of her generation, Ker-Seymer''s work defined a talented, forward-looking network of artists, dancers, writers, actors and musicians, all of whom flocked to her Bond Street studio. Among her sitters were Evelyn Waugh, Margot Fonteyn, Cyril Connolly, Jean Cocteau and Vita Sackville-West. Barbara Ker-Seymer (1905-1993) disdained lucrative ''society'' portraits in favour of unfussy ''modernTrade ReviewA picturesque portrayal of a world that sounds as thoroughly maniacal as it was modern... entertaining reading... full of colourful detail -- Catherine Ostler * Daily Telegraph *Thoroughly entertaining... Knights expertly evokes this hedonistic period -- Roger Lewis * The Times *Knights's book is so entertaining, skipping through affairs, snobbery and wild parties * Daily Telegraph *I can't remember reading a Bright Young Thing account that so graphically immerses a reader in their world * Julie Kavanagh, author of Rudolf Nureyev: The Life and Secret Muses: The Life of Frederick Ashton *
£18.70
Schirmer/Mosel Verlag GmbH Karl Blossfeldt: Alphabet of Plants
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Taschen GmbH Decorative Art 70s
Book SynopsisPublished annually from 1906 until 1980, Decorative Art, The Studio Yearbook was dedicated to the latest currents in architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, glassware, textiles, metalware, and ceramics. Since the publications went out of print, the now hard-to-find yearbooks have become highly prized by collectors and dealers. This volume spotlights the futuristic, experimental aesthetic of the 1970s. After the revolutions of the ’60s, the world of design and architecture became an increasingly exciting and fast-moving hotbed of ideas, rife with vehemently opposing schools and movements. In many ways it was a more extreme era for design than the previous decade. Experimentalism was everywhere, and many projects, thought not practical, were forward-thinking visions of a new kind of decorative art and design. Various groups advocated returning to natural methods, rejecting style in favor of craft or pushing the logic of industrial living to its concrete, high-rise extreme. Decorative Art 1970s includes the work of the decade’s brightest stars, such as Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Luigi Colani, Achille Castiglioni, Kisho Kurokawa, Norman Foster, Richard Meier, and Theo Crosby.Trade Review“An indispensable tool for collectors: names are named, designs praised and accusations made.” * San Francisco Examiner Magazine *
£27.00
Morel Books Art in the Age of Anxiety
Book SynopsisArtists and writers examine the bombardment of information, misinformation, emotion, deception, and secrecy in online and offline life in the post-digital age.Every day we are bombarded by information, misinformation, emotion, deception, and secrecy in our online and offline lives. How does the never-ending flow of data affect our powers of perception and decision making? This richly illustrated and boldly designed collection of essays and artworks investigates visual culture in the post-digital age. The essays, by such leading cultural thinkers as Douglas Coupland and W. J. T. Mitchell, consider topics that range from the future of money to the role of art in a post-COVID-19 world; from mental health in the digital age to online grieving; and from the mediation of visual culture to the thickening of the digital sphere. Accompanying an ambitious exhibition conceived by the Sharjah Art Foundation and volume editor and curator Omar Kholeif, the book is a work of art and a labor of love, emulating the labyrinthine corridors of the exhibition itself. Created by a group of writers, artists, designers, photographers, and publishers, Art in the Age of Anxiety calls upon us to consider what our collective future will be and how humanity will adapt to it.
£25.60
Galison Warhol Dollar Bill Shaped Bookmark
Book SynopsisBOOKMARK The Warhol Dollar Bill Paper Bookmark is the perfect way to keep your place in your favorite book. Featuring Warhol's iconic Dollar Bill print, this bookmark is double sided and fits perfectly on the page so you can easily find your spot without losing your place. You can use our bookmarks to keep your place in sketchbooks, journals, books, and so much more. The iconic design is perfect for anyone who loves art and wants to add beauty to their reading experience. BRIGHT AND BOLD ARTWORK Andy Warhol's Dollar Bill print is a symbol of the intersection between art and commerce, reflecting Warhol's fascination with the consumer culture of post-war America. By transforming the everyday object of a dollar bill into a work of art, Warhol challenges traditional notions of value and authenticity, provoking thought and conversation about the nature of money, fame, and society. PERFECT FOR GIFTING Whether you're a fan of Warhol's iconic artwork, a collector of unique bookmarks,
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Pie International Co., Ltd. Small S vol. 77
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Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd Italian Renaissance Drawings from Museum Boijmans
Book SynopsisThis stunning catalogue of 15th and 16thcentury Italian drawings from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen will showcase highlights from this outstanding but still relatively littleknown part of the collection. It includes internationally significant sheets by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Pontormo, Pisanello, Giorgione and Tintoretto, as well as an important group of early Venetian drawings and a large number of workshop studies by Fra Bartolommeo.Published to accompany exhibitions at the Fondation Custodia, Paris, and The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, this volume will mark the conclusion of a five yearcataloguing project at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam, funded by the Getty Foundation. During the project all the Italian drawings were fully researched andcatalogued, many for the fi rst time. Several of these drawings have not been published in the last 70 years, if at all.The catalogue is a scholarly touchstone for this part of the collection. It includes two essays and 111 catalogue entries based on the online catalogue texts prepared by several Italian drawings specialists. They include the most wellknown drawings in Rotterdam as well as drawings that have never been published or exhibited before, such as newly attributed sheets by Pontormo, Federico Zuccaro and Aurelio Lomi.
£38.00
Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Outlaws
Book Synopsis Dress as though your life depends on it, or don't bother.'(Leigh Bowery, 1985) Outlawsdives into the anarchic energy of London's 1980s club scene, celebrating the avant-garde, experimental designs of Leigh Bowery and his fellow fashion renegades, including John Galliano, Stephen Linard, BodyMap, Pam Hogg, Rachel Auburn and Wayne Hemingway. This unique and daring creative movement sparked an explosion of outrageous fashion. Outlaws features specially commissioned photography of original outfits crafted by 28 trailblazing clothes designers. They are accompanied by first-hand accounts from musician Holly Johnson, DJ Mark Moore, artist Peter Doig and photographer Dave Swindells, as well as rare photos and flyers from club nights where these outfits were worn, such as Bowery''s legendary Taboo. Outlawscaptures a subculture that defied norms and pushed the boundaries. It is a tribute to the visionaries who reshaped Bri
£28.00
Yale University Press The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt
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Yale University Press Myth and Marble
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£28.50
Amber Books Ltd Arctic: Life inside the Arctic Circle
Book SynopsisThe Arctic may be cold, vast and beautiful, but it is also home to millions of people and animals. It is a region of extremes: extreme cold, extreme seasonal changes in daylight and extreme natural phenomena. It appears as an unwelcoming and hostile environment, but it is full of wildlife, from polar bears to beluga whales to snowshoe hares. Arctic is a fascinating photographic exploration of a region like no other. Be amazed by the natural wonder of the northern lights over the rugged yet enchanting landscapes, and see how humans live and survive in this hostile terrain that is now seeing rapid changes thanks to the rise in average global temperatures. See also how such activities as industry, tourism and research have changed the land. Presented in a landscape format and with captions revealing many fascinating but little- known facts about the history, climate and terrain of this frozen wonderland, Arctic is a stunning collection of 190 images.Table of ContentsIntroduction Artic Lands Canada USA Greenland Iceland Sweden Norway Svalbard Finland Russia Wildlife of the Arctic Alaska moose Arctic and red fox Arctic, Mountain and Snowshoe hares Arctic and Alaskan tundra wolves Bearded and Harp seals Beluga whale Barren-ground caribou Canada and Eurasian lynx Eurasian elk European viper Fritillary butterfly Gyrfalcon Hoary marmot Husky dog Mountain and Svalbard reindeer Muskox Muskrat Narwhal Orca whale North American brown bear Polar bears Puffin Siberian brown lemming Snow goose Snowy owl Viviparous lizard Walrus Willow ptarmigan Wolverine Living in the Arctic Animal skins Building chums Fishing Housing – permanent and temporary Igloos Inuksuk Moving camp Reindeer marking and herding Sleds Snowshoes Tools Travel Yaranga Tourism, Industry and Research Abandoned settlements, buildings, stations Arctic hotels Cruise ships Husky dog sleds Fishing industry Holidaying – excursions, tours, travel Icebreaker ships Kayaking Meteorological stations Military bases Northern Lights Oil industry Scientific research sites including European Incoherent Scatter Scientific Association Snowmobiles Trans-Alaska Pipeline Glacier climbing
£16.99
Jonglez Venice Deserted
Book Synopsis"Venice Deserted is an exceptional photographic report of the most beautiful city in the world under the exceptional circumstances of the Corona virus lockdown in Spring 2020. During the Corona virus lockdown in March, April and May 2020, Venice appeared completely deserted, as perhaps never before. Luc Carton, who has lived in Venice since 2005, took the chance to photograph the most beautiful city in the world under these exceptional circumstances. His images are a rare testimony to such strange times. A unique report that will probably never be replicated – let’s hope so anyway …
£23.99
Pallas Athene Publishers Scenes From the Passion
Book SynopsisThe leading artist of the German Reformation, and close collaborator of Martin Luther, Lucas Cranach was one of the most influential and prolific printmakers of the northern Renaissance. His spare and eloquent images of the Passion series, begun in 1509, are among his finest creations; they have a drama and pathos that rival the work of his exact contemporary Dürer.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Green Building Illustrated
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Buildings account for one third of greenhouse emissions. Green Building Illustrated offers practical solutions presented in the visual language of architects, builders, and designers. Elegant drawings and clear conceptual explanations lead students and practitioners to an intuitive understanding of the deep technical knowledge for eco-friendly design. Zero Energy Buildings, sustainability, embodied energy, building envelopes, systems integration, passive solar strategies, biomimetic architecture, carbon footprint…they’re in there. Planet earth needs this book!"—Ron Judkoff, Chief Architectural Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory"When the first edition of Green Building Illustrated came out in 2014, I thought it was clearly written and illustrated, and packed with good information for aspiring architects and engineers, as well as veteran building and mechanical design professionals. The tone is conversational and not didactic or preachy. It doesn’t provide the reader with black and white solutions to every problem but sets out a range of possibilities. The second edition does the above and more so. It questions whether we can continue to use fossil fuels in buildings; mitigate the worst effects of Global Climate Change; and still provide well designed, well built, comfortable, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Along with some minor changes made for greater clarity, the new edition provides, for example, much more detail about heat pumps, an expanded treatment of stairways in multifamily buildings, and includes a new chapter devoted to case studies from net-zero buildings from around the world. In other words, the second edition continues the conversation among professionals who are passionate about sustainable buildings and a sustainable planet, who are thoughtful, well grounded in the basics of physics and building science, but who are open to finding new solutions to the problems we face in a changing environment."—Jim Gunshinan, Senior Editor, Building Performance Journal (previously, Home Energy magazine) "The authors of Green Building Illustrated frame existing and emerging challenges of green building with clarity and care, and provide a compelling science-based design approach that complements, rather than competes with, existing sustainable codes and standards. This widely applicable and intuitive source encourages design students and professionals to consider sustainability as an evolving art, and to allow energy and material conservation principles to guide design problem-solving with rigor and creativity."—Nina Sharifi, Ph.D., Syracuse CoE Faculty Research Fellow, Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Syracuse UniversityTable of ContentsPreface vii 1 Introduction 1 2 First Principles 13 3 Codes and Standards 27 4 Community, Climate, and Site 43 5 Building Shape and Biomimicry 69 6 Near-Building Features 89 7 Outer Envelope 101 8 Unconditioned Spaces 133 9 Inner Envelope 147 10 Thermal Zoning and Compartmentalization 159 11 Lighting, Plug, and Process Loads 169 12 Hot and Cold Water 185 13 Indoor Environmental Quality 197 14 Heating and Cooling 217 15 Renewable Energy 237 16 Net-Zero Energy Design and Case Studies 245 17 Materials 253 18 Schedules, Sequences, and Affordability 271 19 Quality in Green Design and Construction 281 20 Conclusion 303 Glossary 309 Bibliography 313 Index 317
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