Art & Photography Books
Thames and Hudson Ltd Letizia Battaglia
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£13.49
Thames and Hudson Ltd Screenprints Victoria Albert Museum
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£28.00
Thames & Hudson Japan
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£28.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Yokainoshima Island of Monsters
Book SynopsisExplores the extraordinary ranges of masks, costumes and characters that reappear with each returning season. This title describes individual costumes and masks.Trade Review'A very special new title that will enthrall Fréger’s many fans, photography aficionados and anyone with a fascination for folk traditions and Japanese culture' - Photography News'Fascinating … full of meticulously researched and beautifully executed photographs' - Royal Photographic Society'The images in this book are utterly fascinating, as is the historical context laid out in the essays that bookend them. 'Yokainoshima' is a beautiful achievement, and one you can lose yourself in for hours' - Amateur Photographer'Part artistic preoccupation, part creative ethnography, his series of carefully composed portraits channels the essence of what makes makes these spirits such an enduring and transcendental cultural phenomenon … A man of immense enthusiasm and commitment to his craft' - It’s Nice That
£24.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd TOKYOO
Book SynopsisLiam Wong's bestselling debut monograph, a cyberpunk-inspired exploration of nocturnal Tokyo.Trade Review'[Liam Wong is] a gifted image-maker and art director whose masterful reinvention of reality elevates midnight street scenes to cyberpunk dreamscapes ' - Deco Punk Magazine'Hazy reflections make each image feel like a shot from Ridley Scott’s 'Bladerunner'' - Daily Telegraph'Seductive … Wong’s Tokyo is a dreamscape' - The Herald'Enter a neon-dreamscape with Liam Wong' - Digital Camera Magazine'Vibrant' - Aesthetica''Positively cinematic...[Liam Wong] captures something distinct yet strangely imperceptible: the essence of a romantic sci-fi capital that always feels out of this world' - Elephant
£21.25
University of California Press The Unforgettables
Book SynopsisEminent art historian Charles C. Eldredge brings together top scholars to celebrate forgotten artists and create a more inclusive history of American art. Why do some artists become canonical, while others, equally respected in their time, fall into obscurity? This question is central to The Unforgettables, a vibrant collection of essays by leading experts on American art. Each contributor presents a brief for an artist deserving of new or renewed attention, including artists from the colonial era to recent years working in a wide variety of mediums. Histories of American art have traditionally highlighted the work of a familiar roster of artists, largely white and male. The achievements of their peers, notably women and artists of color, have gone uncelebrated. The essays in this volume provide a new and richer understanding of American art, expanding the canon to include many worthy talents. A number of these artists were acclaimed in their day; others, having missed that acclaim, may achieve it now. With contributions from major scholars and museum professionals, The Unforgettables rescues and revises reputations as it enhances and enriches the history of American art.Trade Review"Succeeds in bringing to light the lives and work of artists whose talents have long been neglected. Art buffs would do well to pick up this canon-expanding survey." * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsContents Preface: Attention Must Be Paid! Charles C. Eldredge Introduction: Unk., Untitled, n.d., lost Kirsten Pai Buick MAKING FACES, AND MORE: PORTRAITS AND FIGURES, 18TH–19TH CENTURIES REDISCOVERING THE MODERN FIGURE LIMNING THE LAND: TOPOGRAPHY AND TEMPERAMENT SPEAKING OF STILL LIFES—AND LISTENING TO THEM, TOO ENRICHING ABSTRACTION DESIGNING BEYOND THE EASEL Acknowledgments List of Contributors List of Illustrations Index
£34.20
Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year Highlights
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£6.99
Sarah Rosedahl Difficult Chickens Coloring Book
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£6.98
Quarto Publishing PLC A History of Love and Hate in 21 Statues
Book SynopsisTravelling through time from Ancient Egypt to today, A History of Love and Hate in 21 Statues unpicks the past, illuminates the present and offers a new perspective on the future through these controversial symbols of our identity.Trade Review'Fascinating analysis. A great read.’ Julia Hartley-Brewer, TalkRADIO TV Breakfast Show"An innovative and compelling examination of the fundamental DNA of humanity - our talent for creation and destruction." ROBIN MORGAN, award-winning journalist & former editor of The Sunday Times Magazine“This book considers why statues, and their removal, continue to provoke strong emotions. It also tells us the stories of 21 acts of statue destruction, why they took place, and what they tell us about our view of the past.” BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE'An enjoyable survey of historical antagonism, and a welcome alternative perspective on a flashpoint in the culture wars' Dominic Selwood, TLS Table of ContentsIntroduction: Lone and Level Sands Hatshepsut (Thebes, Egypt) Nero (Colchester, UK) Athena (Palmyra, Syria) The Buddhas of Bamiyan (Bamiyan, Afghanistan) Hecate (Constantinople, Byzantine Empire) Our Lady of Caversham (Caversham, UK) Huitzilopochtli (Tenochtitlan, Mexico) Confucius (Qufu, China) Louis XV (Paris, France) Felix Mendelssohn (Leipzig, Germany) The Confederate Monument (Portsmouth, Virginia, USA) Sir John A. Macdonald (Montreal, Canada) Edward Colston (Bristol, UK) Christopher Columbus (Caracas, Venezuela) Cecil Rhodes (Cape Town, South Africa) George Washington (Portland, Oregon, USA) Joseph Stalin (Budapest, Hungary) Yagan (Perth, Australia) Saddam Hussein (Baghdad, Iraq) B.R. Ambedkar (Vederanyam, India) Frederick Douglass (Rochester, New York, USA) Epilogue: Khaled al-Asaad Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography Index
£17.00
Quarto Publishing PLC Great Churches of London
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£28.00
The History Press Ltd Queen Victoria A Photographic Journey
Book SynopsisA fully remastered photographic journey around a perennially popular luxury liner
£16.99
The History Press Ltd Informally Royal
Book SynopsisThe first book to tell the remarkable Studio Lisa story and showcase their unique Royal Family photographic collection
£14.39
The History Press Ltd Fortress Britain
Book SynopsisFollowing the Armada, there was the bloodless invasion of 1688, Bonnie Prince Charlie’s march south, the remarkable American John Paul Jones’ attack on Whitehaven during the American War of Independence, the German occupation of the Channel Islands and – the great what if of British, perhaps world history – the threat of Operation Sealion.
£14.24
Ebury Publishing Spon
Book SynopsisNo one in Britain knows more about crafting a spoon from greenwood than Barn The Spoon' Guardian. Barnaby Carder, or Barn The Spoon can be found on permanent exhibition in the shop window of his workshop on the Hackney Road, East London. He is a master craftsman spoon carver, co-organiser of Spoonfest, an annual three-day spoon carving festival held in Edale, Derbyshire, and founder of The Green Wood Guild, London's centre for traditional wood craft offering a range of courses and workshops. Visit barnthespoon.com or follow @barnthespoon on Instagram.Trade ReviewBarnaby Carder speaks about spoons more passionately than most people speak about anything. * The Telegraph *King of the whittlers * Sunday Telegraph *
£19.80
Anness Publishing Goya His Life Works in 500 Images
Book SynopsisA biography and gallery of one of Spain's great masters, stunningly illustrated throughout.
£15.29
Anness Publishing Drawing Painting Portraits Figures
Book SynopsisLearn to depict the human form in pencil, charcoal, pastels, water paints, acrylics, oils and gouache, with expert step-by-step tutorials.
£13.50
Anness Publishing How to Draw Manga
Book SynopsisWith much to offer both a professional illustrator or complete novice, this practical volume provides expert instruction about the cutting-edge and innovative art form of manga.
£13.50
Running Press,U.S. The Vatican All The Paintings
Book SynopsisThe Vatican is one of the most visited sites in the world. It encompasses numerous museums and palaces, and houses one of the finest art collections known to man. Amassed by popes throughout the centuries, including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world, the Vatican is a perennial source of awe and fascination. From Michelangelo''s Sistine Chapel and his Pieta, to the Raphael frescoes, to the works of Giotto, Fra Angelica, Titian, and Caravaggio, The Vatican: All the Paintings is an unprecedented celebration of this great collection. The book is organized into 22 sections representing the museums and areas of the Vatican, including the Pinacotea, the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, the Borgia Apartments, the Vatican Palaces, and St. Peter''s Basilica. Each one of the 976 works of art represented in this book -- including the 661 classical paintings on display in the permanent painting collection and 315 other masterpieces -- is annotated with the name of the painting and artists, the date of the work, the birth and death of the artist, the medium that was used, the size of the work, and the catalog number (if applicable). In addition, 180 of the most iconic paintings, sculptures, and other pieces of art are highlights with 300-word essays by art historian Anja Grebe and bestselling author Ross King. Here you will find information such as the key attributes of the work, what to look for when viewing it, the artist''s inspirations and techniques, biographical information on the artist, and the artist''s impact on history.
£36.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Origins of Tolkiens Middleearth For Dummies
Book SynopsisA basic guide to some of the possible linguistic and mythological origins of Middle earth, and a rudimentary analysis of its many themes and lessons for our world. It includes topics that explore the main themes in Tolkien's works, including immortality and death; the heroic quest; love; fate and free will; and faith and redemption.Trade Review"...a great book...helps readers make sense of the creatures, language, geography and richly-detailed history of Middle earth..." (Shields Gazette, Dec 03) "...a mine of information?a must-have for anyone interested in exploring the epic tales of the four ages of Middle earth..." (Dundee Evening Telegraph and Post, Dec 03)Table of ContentsForeword xvii Introduction 1 Part I: The Geography of Middle-earth 7 Chapter 1: The Worlds of Middle-earth 9 Chapter 2: The Lands of Middle-earth and Beyond 21 Part II: The Beings of Middle-earth 45 Chapter 3: The Divine Ainur 47 Chapter 4: The Fair Race of Elves 57 Chapter 5: The Mortal Race of Men 73 Chapter 6: The Hardy Race of Dwarves 95 Chapter 7: Those Homespun Hobbits 109 Chapter 8: The Wily Wizards 129 Chapter 9: Beorn, Tom Bombadil, and Treebeard 139 Chapter 10: The Enemy and His Minions 149 Part III: The History of Middle-earth 167 Chapter 11: The Valarian Ages 169 Chapter 12: The First Three Ages and Then Some 177 Part IV: The Languages of Middle-earth 187 Chapter 13: Tolkien and Language 189 Chapter 14: The Tongues of Tolkien 199 Part V: The Themes and Mythology of Middle-earth 211 Chapter 15: The Struggle Between Good and Evil 213 Chapter 16: Immortality and Death 219 Chapter 17: The Heroic Quest 233 Chapter 18: Chivalry and True Love 247 Chapter 19: Fate and Free Will 257 Chapter 20: Faith and Redemption 269 Chapter 21: Ring-related Myths 277 Chapter 22: Ecological Themes 287 Chapter 23: Sex and Gender 293 Part VI: The Part of Tens 301 Chapter 24: Top Ten Battles in the War of the Ring 303 Chapter 25: Top Ten Online Middle-earth Resources 309 Chapter 26: Top Ten Ways The Lord of the Rings Books Differ from the Movies 313 Index 319
£13.49
Abbeville Publishing Group Bookstores of the World
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Universe Publishing HipHop at the End of the World
Book SynopsisFilled with more than 250 images of artists including Ice Cube, The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Naughty by Nature, Public Enemy, 50 Cent, N.W.A, Snoop Dogg, Lil' Kim, Flavor Flav, Lauren Hill, Queen Latifah, TLC, Sean Combs, many that have never before been published, this book is set to become the new hip-hop photography bibleTrade Review"More than 250 vintage snaps documenting the evolution of hip hop and the artists who shaped it on both coasts, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes images of everyone from Biggie to Tupac to N.W.A., all accompanied by Brother Ernie’s personal anecdotes and candid stories behind the images." —Inside Hook"To capture history, you have to be present for it. Hip Hop at the End of the World: The Photography of Ernie Paniccioli (Rizzoli; $40) is filled with photos only Paniccioli has because, from the mid-1970s forward, only Paniccioli thought to be there — and was permitted in the room. (That’s an underappreciated photographic skill: not getting kicked out.)" —NEW YORK TIMES
£26.40
Universe Publishing The Family Bucket List
Book SynopsisOn the heels of the bestselling Bucket List comes a new entry into the series focused on family-friendly trips, getaways, escapes, and adventures that go beyond the tried and true.With options for exciting trips and anything but ordinary journeys, the vast choice of experiences showcased in this volume is curated to appeal to all types of families and people of all ages: from visiting a “hobbit roundhouse” in Cornwall, England or shopping the docks for lobster in Portland, Maine to birdspotting along the Panama Canal or partaking of hundreds of activities at the Florida State Fair.Organized geographically, the book’s entries feature a wide array of things to do spanning numerous interests and activity levels sure to appeal to all ages from kids to grandparents: go boating on New York State’s Erie Canal; stroll the tulip fields outside Amsterdam; celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead – the “original” Halloween; e
£21.25
Rizzoli International Publications BarbieTM The World Tour
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£34.00
Moody Publishers Orthodoxy
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£8.54
Tuttle Publishing Create Your Own Comic Book
Book SynopsisCreate your own original comic book story!Tuttle Studio provides the perfect tool for manga and comic book enthusiasts of all agesa fun-filled activity book and sketchbook that is the perfect way for aspiring artists and animators to realize their dreams and bring their stories to lifewhile sharing them with others!This complete 2-in-1 drawing how-to guide and sketchbook provides a basic instructional course on comic book drawing. It also includes 25 different page templates, text boxes and speech balloon options followed by 124 practice drawing pagesmore than any other book!The variety and flexibility of templates in this book allow you to sketch your own story and design your own covers with ease. The introductory tutorials offer:Professional tips on story development, panel progression and the use of speech balloons and sound effectsLessons on character-creation and drawing faces, with an easy four-step progression from the rough, blocking-in stage to finishing details of hairstyles
£10.79
Beacon Press Dont Build Rebuild
Book SynopsisIn a time of climate crisis and housing shortages, a bold, visionary call to replace current wasteful construction practices with an architecture of reuseAs climate change has escalated into a crisis, the reuse of existing structures is the only way to even begin to preserve our wood, sand, silicon, and iron, let alone stop belching carbon monoxide into the air. Our housing crisis means that we need usable buildings now more than ever, but architect and critic Aaron Betsky shows that new construction?often seeking to maximize profits rather than resources, often soulless in its feel?is not the answer. Whenever possible, it is better to repair, recycle, renovate, and reuse?not only from an environmental perspective, but culturally and artistically as well.Architectural reuse is as old as civilization itself. In the streets of Europe, you can find fragments from the Roman Empire. More recently, marginalized communities from New York to Detroit?queer people looking for places to gather or cruise, punks looking to make loud music, artists and displaced people looking for space to work and live?have taken over industrial spaces created then abandoned by capitalism, forging a unique style in the process. Their methods?from urban mining to dumpster diving?now inform architects transforming old structures today.Betsky shows us contemporary imaginative reuse throughout the world: the Mexican housing authority transforming concrete slums into well-serviced apartments; the MassMOCA museum, built out of old textile mills; the squatted city of Christiana in Copenhagen, fashioned from an old army base; Project Heidelberg in Detroit. All point towards a new circular economy of reuse, built from the ashes of the capitalist economy of consumption.
£24.65
Rizzoli International Publications Carlo Scarpa Architecture and Design
Book SynopsisCarlo Scarpa was a virtuoso of light, a master of detail, and a connoisseur of materials. Today he is known as a 20th-century master of architecture. To mark the first centenary of Scarpa's birth, all his works are presented here for the first time. The 250 illustrations cover all 58 of his structures, including the Castelvecchio Museum (Verona), the Olivetti showroom (Venice), and the Brion Tomb in San Vito d'Altivole (Treviso), as well as his important glass designs. The book includes essays by leading architects and architecture critics, offering an extensive overview of Scarpa's life as well as interpretations of his architecture. Known as the Frank Lloyd Wright of Italy, Scarpa's decorative style has become a model for architects wishing to revive craft and luscious materials in the contemporary manner.Trade Review“Carlo Scarpa… combined a sensitivity to traditional materials and craftsmanship with an abstract sensibility. Scarpa’s work in Venice, Verona, and surrounding towns uses an evocative layering of walls, spaces, geometric ornamentation, and finely crafted stone and metal to evoke an image of modernity where the human hand is aided rather than replaced by the machine… All offer a brilliant vision of cultural transformation that is worth seeking out as a complement, or antidote, to the usual trek from ancient monument to ancient monument.” ~The Boston Phoenix “The 20th Century Italian master Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) emerged from a Venetian tradition that merged art, craft, intellect, and, especially in his case, architecture…Photos in this book make clear that Scarpa’s works may need reviving, lest they too pass away.” ~Architecture “For this chronological presentation of Scarpa’s five-decade career, spanning 1932 to 1978, the photographers visited all 58 of the Italian master’s completed structures (all but one in Italy), creating a gorgeous set of images in the process. Scarpa was often called upon to integrate his architecture into and around existing historic buildings, and the delicacy of these interventions still stand out.” ~Metropolis Magazine
£49.60
Rizzoli International Publications Cherry Blossoms
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£22.06
Rizzoli Nate Lowman Never Remember
Book SynopsisPublished on the occasion of Nate Lowman's first exhibition with Gagosian, a survey of the artist's paintings known as Maps.It's very Pop, the shape--as Pop as Mickey Mouse. This is how artist Nate Lowman describes the map of the United States, the subject of the 22 paintings that are the focus of this volume. The Maps, all produced by cutting fragments of studio drop-cloth into the shape of individual states and combining them, offer varied iterations on the same form. They explore the effects of chance, gesture, and history, merging erratic splatters and stains with allusions to American quilt-making, Pop art, and politics. Infusing the geometries of the United States with a gritty, gestural tactility, they expound on the complexities and contradictions of the American way.Full-color plates and generous details are interspersed with poems and excerpts reflecting on America by John Berryman, Langston Hughes, Francis Scott Key, Emma Lazarus, Malcolm R. Mooney, an
£56.25
Rizzoli International Publications Brain Dead
Book SynopsisInspired by the natural world, sprawling subcultures, and the occasional obscure horror film, Brain Dead is exactly the opposite of what its title suggests. Alive, smart, and keeping their cult fan base guessing.In 2014 Kyle Ng and Ed Davis founded Brain Dead in sunny LA. Quickly they grew to include a global team of talented artists and designers that captivated the attention of fans worldwide. A stakeholder in the underground LA scene, Brain Dead has collaborated with names like Magic The Gathering, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Marvel, and NTS Radio; brands including Reebok,Converse, A.P.C., the North Face, Asics, Dickies, Kiko Kostadinov, and Oakley. This book chronicles the formation and development of the brand as it has evolved to work with an exciting roster of artists, musicians, filmmakers, and designers. Brilliantly designed with an edge of classic underground zine culture, this volume is teeming with aTrade Review"Cult Los Angeles streetwear label Brain Dead gets the Rizzoli treatment in this highbrow ode to Californian skater aesthetics. Essentially a hardcover zine, Clothing for a Curious Life contains a collage of the artistic and pop cultural influences behind Kyle Ng and Ed Davis’s now eight-year-old brand (known for its collaborations with everyone from Lil Wayne to Magic the Gathering), as well as an archive of its best designs up until now. It would make the perfect gift for anyone with an extensive bootleg T-shirt collection." —NEW YORK MAGAZINE"Rizzoli has teamed up with LA based Brain Dead for this special book that chronicles Brain Dead's continuously evolving brand. Founded by Kyle Ng and Ed Davis in 2014, Brain Dead quickly grew a global team of talented artists and designers going on to collaborate with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Marvel, NTS Radio, Reebok, Converse, A.P.C. and more. With every page the reader is treated to amazing visuals designed with inspiration from zine culture." —DEFY NEW YORK
£38.36
Rizzoli International Publications The Day of the Dead
Book SynopsisA tribute to Mexico s most important holiday, this extraordinary and denitive volume documents the immense creativity displayed by this popular annual celebration.
£40.00
Rizzoli International Publications Parachute
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£40.00
Halsgrove Motorcycling An Illustrated Social History
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£17.99
Halsgrove Lincolnshire the Glorious County
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£16.14
Atmosphere Publishing Studying Film
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£999.99
The Mainstone Press Ravilious Submarine
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£23.75
Easy on the Eye Books Boom Boom Boom Boom
Book SynopsisA collection of detailed photographs taken in Manchester during the sixties of the biggest names in American blues music.
£21.24
A & R Marketing Limited From the Riser A Drummers Perspective II
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£26.99
Richard Dennis MOORCROFT
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£25.20
Wild Nature Press The Marine World A Natural History of Ocean Life
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£40.50
FotoVue Limited Photographing North Wales The Most Beautiful
Book SynopsisPHOTOGRAPHING NORTH WALES is a comprehensive photo-location guidebook to North Wales including: Snowdonia National Park, the Isle of Anglesey, the North Wales Coast, Llyn Peninsula, Llangollen and the North East. The book guides the reader to the most scenic places and gives advice on how to take the best photographs when there.
£21.56
Headline Publishing Group Kew Imaginarium Tropical
Book SynopsisTaking Kew and colouring in a new direction - relax and unwind with enchanting, etherial collages inspired by the Royal Botanic Gardens.With over 50 illustrations and collages based on illustrations from the renowned Kew archive, Kew Imaginarium is designed to inspire relaxation and creativity, capturing the essence of the tropical plant collection at Kew. A veritable paradise of colouring, this stunning book is perfect for nature lovers, art enthusiasts and anyone seeking to lose themselves in peace and calm.
£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Darkling
Book SynopsisPrize-winning poet and artist Catherine Hyde celebrates the magic of the night from dusk till dawn as she follows the owl''s journey in a gorgeous gift book of full colour paintings.I turnto the old orchardwhere she hunts:a ghost glimmeringsweet heart of the moon.Swooping between trees,a beating clock of claw and feather,hush winged, in half lightAs we sleep, the forest comes to life. The owl swoops. Moths dance in the moonlight, fireflies mimic the stars, a stag grazes, badgers burrow, foxes prowl, ferns catch the dew.Resplendent, arresting artwork sit alongside an original poem. Prepare to be enchanted by the creatures of the night.
£13.50
Taylor & Francis The Architecture of Resonance
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£37.99
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Design History Reader
Book SynopsisRebecca Houze is Associate Professor of Art History at Northern Illinois University, USA. Her publications include, as co-editor, The Design History Reader (Berg, 2010), and, as author, New Mythologies in Design and Culture: Reading Signs and Symbols in the Visual Landscape (Bloomsbury, 2016) and Textiles, Fashion, and Design Reform Before the First World War: Principles of Dress (2015).Grace Lees-Maffei is Professor of Design History and Director of the Professional Doctorate in Heritage (DHeritage) at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. She is Chair of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Design History and Series Editor, with Kjetil Fallan, of the book series Cultural Histories of Design (Bloomsbury). Her publications include Design at Home (2014) and, with Nicolas P. Maffei, Reading Graphic Design in Cultural Context (Bloomsbury 2019). For Bloomsbury, Grace edited Writing Design (2012) and Iconic Designs
£35.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Future of Clothing
Book SynopsisDisappearing dress codes, customers as designers and wearable technology; in recent years the production and function of clothing has undergone massive change. New manufacturing technologies have brought bespoke design within reach of many consumers for the first time. Miniature sensors can turn ordinary garments into smart devices. And blurring gender roles and class distinctions point the way towards a more fluid approach to clothing, fashion and design. The Future of Clothing offers a critical introduction to these developments from an interdisciplinary perspective, engaging with their implications for the clothing industry and related fields. You''ll learn how mass-personalization impacts the luxury market, the effects of automation on craftsmanship and how AI design may affect individual style choices.Contributors include fashion historian, author and broadcaster Amber Butchart, adventurer, ecologist and head of the Sculpt the Future Foundation David de Rothschild, and bestTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. What is Shaping the Future of Clothing? Sustainability New Materials Blurring Gender Roles Individualization and Fading Formality Shaping the future Drivers of change Functionalization Automation Virtualization Democratization of Production 2. Rethinking Clothing Time to Envision the New! - Amber Butchart The Rediscovery of True Needs - David de Rothschild Material is the Mother of Invention - Richard Sennett Interfacing the Body - Linh Le Clothes with Change. The Human Body, Too! - Yuval Harari Labour of Love - Jacqueline Sealy Of Luxury and Eternity - Jean-Claude Biver Towards Longevity and Multifunctionality - Gregor Thissen 3. Envisioning the Future Longevity Over Fashion: A Suit for a Lifetime Customers as Designers: Towards Autarky Enhanced Protection: Clothes as Alarm Systems Dressing the Next Generation: Suits for Robots Craftsmanship as Luxury: Clothing Beyond Automation Local Fast Fashion: The End of 'Made in Taiwan' Navigating the Intelligent Environment References and Further Reading Index Picture credits
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Performance Drawing
Book SynopsisWhat is performance drawing'? When does a drawing turn into a performance? Is the act of drawing in itself a performative process, whether a viewer is present or not? Through conversation, interviews and essays, the authors illuminate these questions, and what it might mean to perform, and what it might mean to draw, in a diverse and expressive contemporary practice since 1945. The term performance drawing' first appeared in the subtitle of Catherine de Zegher's Drawing Papers 20: Performance Drawings, in particular with reference to Alison Knowles and Elena del Rivero. In this book, it is used as a trope, and a thread of thinking, to describe a process dedicated to broadening the field of drawing through resourceful practices and cross-disciplinary influence. Featuring a wide range of international artists, this book presents pioneering practitioners, alongside current and emerging artists. The combination of experiences and disciplines in the expanded field Trade ReviewA valuable historical primer that examines key examples of performance drawing from the last half-century and challenges established definitions and categorisations. The authors draw a picture of the changing boundaries between art forms, showing how the blurred lines between artistic disciplines are the product of an active performative process. In addition to practitioners, this should be read by anyone interested in emerging art practices. * Malcolm Cook, Associate Professor in Film, University of Southampton, UK *Performance Drawing represents a highly developed record of practice-based research, tracing the developments in contemporary drawing, building on precedents that have led to emerging trends. It analyzes the radical departure from the acceptance of drawing as a canonical medium based on mark-making on two-dimensional surfaces, into real space towards performance, light projections, film and the use of new technologies. The texts brilliantly place all these developments into a clearly articulated context. * Therese Bolliger, artist, Canada *While narrative forms of drawing have found favor through numerous exhibitions and publications world-wide, drawing as an inherently process-driven performative event is still lacking accessible comprehensive theoretical research. Bridging two centuries of contemporary practice, Performance Drawing will fill a huge gap for artists, teachers, scholars and art publics. * François Morelli, Concordia University, Canada *Table of ContentsForeword Preface 1. Marking: Line and Body in Time and Space 2. Physicality: Running as Drawing 3. Communicating: Directives and/or Instructions that Promote the Activity of Drawing 4. Conjuring: the Gift of a Surprise 5. Illuminating: Live Mark Making Through Projected Light Conclusion Bibliography
£26.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc Avengers For Dummies
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