Art & Photography Books
Rockport Publishers Identity Designed The Process
Book SynopsisDelve into the fascinating world of visual identities with Identity Designed: The Process, an essential resource by renowned graphic designer David Airey. In this comprehensive and insightful book, Airey guides you through the four fundamental stages of the design process: research, strategy, design, and implementation. Written for a diverse audience, from design students to professionals in a range of roles, his unique insights and practical advice will help you succeed in crafting and managing impactful visual identities. Drawing upon his expertise and extensive knowledge of the design profession, Airey not only shares lessons learned from projects he’s worked on throughout his successful career—he also features compelling case studies from top-level design studios such as Frost*collective, Pentagram, Bond, Bielke&Yang, Manual, DutchScot, and many more. These case studies serve as illuminating examples, showcasing
£26.25
Taylor & Francis Recording Orchestra and Other Classical Music
Book SynopsisRecording Orchestra and Other Classical Music Ensembles explores techniques and methodologies specific to recording classical music. Whether the reader is a newcomer or a seasoned engineer looking to refine their skills, this book speaks to all levels of expertise and covers every aspect of recording symphonic and concerto repertoire, opera, chamber music and solo piano.With a focus on the orchestra as an instrument and sound source, Recording Orchestra and Other Classical Music Ensembles features sections on how to listen, understanding microphones, concert halls, orchestra seating arrangements, how to set up the monitoring environment and how to approach recording each section of the orchestra. Offering concise information on preparing for a recording session, the role of the producer and mixing techniques, whilst a quick-start reference guide with suggested setups also helps to introduce the reader to the recording process. Online Instructor and Student Res
£36.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd CH47 Chinook
Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide to one of the most important US military helicopters
£20.69
Rizzoli Gleneagles
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£67.50
Thames & Hudson Ltd Vintage Fashion A Sourcebook
Book SynopsisThe most ambitious and comprehensive book on womenâs vintage fashion ever published, featuring over 1,000 garments dating from the 1920s to the 1980s. This is not just another history of fashion: it is a survey of how fashion past continues to inspire fashion present. It features over 1,000 stand-out pieces, together with over 300 contextual illustrations, dating from the 1920s to the 1980s, including many icons of vintage fashion, from Marilyn Monroeâs bra to the Ossie Clark dress made so famous by David Hockneyâs painting. Each garment is explored from the viewpoint of the contemporary fashionista looking to build a vintage wardrobe. The book is organized into three main sections. 'Decades' explores the shapes and fabrics that define the look of each period. 'Elements' explores the individual components of a vintage look, everything from hat to shoes. 'Hallmarks' explores fashionâs perennial themes, from florals to the ever-popular Little Black Dress. Finally, a reference sectiTrade Review'Opens a window on how good ideas skip the years to fertilise a future designer’s imagination' - Guardian'The most comprehensive and ambitious guide to vintage fashion ever produced' - Vintage Explorer Magazine'Indispensable as a reference book for the vintage fashion enthusiast, Vintage Fashion Complete truly is a “Fashion Bible” ' - Inretrospect Magazine'Brilliant … beautiful … a real definitive guide to style throughout the 20th century and an incredible reference for anybody interested in vintage fashion and design' - NorthLondonVintageMarket.blogspot.co.uk
£28.00
Orion Publishing Co The Tattoo Sticker Book
Book SynopsisPacked with 150 beautifully illustrated stickers, this book celebrates the art of the tattoo. The designs range from the traditional to the contemporary, covering all the key styles and motifs. Discover hearts, sailors, pin-ups, skulls, roses, swallows as well as new and surprising compositions, all in the Munden Brothers'' signature style. Complemented by fascinating text by Nick Schonberger on the origins and meaning of familiar symbols and styles.
£16.31
Scholastic US Pokemon Stained Glass
Book SynopsisIncludes a 42-page book with fun facts and colouring pages5 double-tipped markers (10 colours in all) provide a travel-friendlycolouring set to get started right awaySpecial pre-printed designs let Pokémon fans create window art
£19.03
American University in Cairo Press Luxor Illustrated Revised and Updated
Book SynopsisA full-color guide to the monuments and landscape of Upper Egypt, now fully revised and updated by leading Egyptologist Aidan Didson Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, Egypt's opulent New Kingdom capital. It encompasses the spectacular temples of Luxor and Karnak on the east bank of the Nile, and on the west bank the vast necropolis, which includes the Colossi of Memnon, the famed Ramesseum, Queen Hatshepsut's magnificent funerary temple, and the Valley of the Kings, riddled with royal tombs, among them the fabled resting place of Tutankhamun. The splendor and profusion of pharaonic monuments at Luxor justifies its reputation as the greatest outdoor museum in the world. Reaching beyond Luxor, this book also covers all the major sites of Upper Egypt, including Abydos, Dendera, Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. Special attention is given to Aswan, one of the most beautiful places in Egypt, with its nearby island temple of Isis at Philae. The climax o
£17.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd More Disruption
Book SynopsisReveals the contemporary art phenomenon of disrupted realism through the paintings of 43 artists at its coreTrade ReviewThis book shows the dialogue around figurative art today is alive and vibrant. Asking essential questions. Honest and anxious. Eyes wide open. It is essential reading for anyone who has something to say and wants to do so visually. -- —David Kratz, president, the New York Academy of ArtElegant and visually splendid...a tour de force. -- —Michael Shnayerson, author of Boom: Mad Money, Mega Dealers, and the Rise of Contemporary ArtJohn Seed once again does a phenomenal job bringing together contemporary artists who have a finger on the pulse of our fast-changing society... A dynamic collection of visually stunning work that explores our fluctuating world through impressive paint handling and innovative ways of envisioning the figure. -- —Erika b Hess, artist, curator, host of I Like Your WorkBoth celebrates and enacts the current zeitgeist of hybridity and its multiplicity of voices... As a personal fan of a why choose, both and approach to art's cyclical abstraction vs. figuration tussles, I find the book's contributions to contemporary art history quite satisfying. -- —Shana Nys Dambrot, arts editor, LA WeeklyOnce again, John Seed guides us through the complex, ever-changing landscape of today’s contemporary art scene. His deep understanding of art offers us a unique perspective on the evolution of representational art. -- —Martha Jordan, owner and director, Winslow Art Center
£43.99
Random House USA Inc Modern Watercolor Botanicals: A Creative Workshop
Book SynopsisUnwind and get creative as you learn all about watercolor painting one of the fastest-growing activities for everyday adults who are looking for a hobby to easily relax and relieve stress! Modern Watercolor Botanicals is a comprehensive guide for all skill levels beginner to advanced that teaches everything you need to know about watercolor using easy-to-follow diagrams, pictures, and instructions. Learn how to paint and advance your skills using pieces of beautiful, traceable artwork, including detailed wildflowers, shade tropical leaves, eucalyptus wreaths, and more. Lessons in Modern Watercolor Botanicals include: Instructions for every skill level: beginner, intermediate, and advanced Easy-to-follow diagrams, pictures, and instructions Each lesson builds upon skills learned in the previous lessons 15 pieces of traceable artwork to paint, no drawing experience required! Lessons that promote focus and mindfulness and help you reduce stress through the enjoyment of the artistic process All you need to know to create frame-worthy masterpieces and thoughtful gifts Prompts, challenges, and ideas to take your creativity to the next level Author Sarah Simon (@themintgardener), a Seattle-based artist who leads sold-out watercolor workshops across the U.S., shares everything she teaches her students in this book. She also answers some of the most common questions from watercolor artists at all levels: What tools do I need? How do I mix interesting colors? How do I create shape, movement, and definition in my piece? How do I find my own creative style? Delve into Modern Watercolor Botanicals to develop your skills and form your own unique artistic approach to the world of modern watercolor!Trade Review"If you're thinking about experimenting with watercolor and/or gouache, look no further. Sarah's stunning imagery paired with thorough and extensive direction will bring you back again and again. It's a must-have staple for both beginners, hobbyists, and professional creatives." -Peggy Dean, Best-selling Author, Illustrator, Designer, Founder of The Pigeon Letters "Sarah has penned (and painted) the complete book of watercolor & gouache for anyone ready to dive into the wonderful world of painting. From mindfulness to technique, this book is not only an introduction to painting but a complete guide to the skilled art of color movement and blending. Sarah's botanical imagery is captivating and her descriptive instructions dance across the page as fluidly as her art. What a wonderful way to spend a season immersed in watercolor, what an incredibly inspiring how-to book." -The Crafter's Box
£14.99
Hoaki World's Best Typography: The 44th Annual of the
Book SynopsisThe World’s Best Typography: The Yearbook of the Type Directors Club of NY is a bible of inspiration for typography practitioners and enthusiasts. Within its pages, top creatives as well as publishers and students can find role models, fresh trends, inspiring content and new sources of inspiration. Readers will be inspired by the intersection of craftsmanship and creation, of classical skills and trailblazing innovations. Here, trends are identified and set, as the 750 awarding- winning designs and 35 new fonts clearly illustrate. Designers from all over the world compete to appear in the book. Previously divided into two competitions, one each for Communications Design and Typeface Design, the program is now a single competition consisting of three disciplines: Type Design, Typography and, for the first time, Lettering, which has its own jury. The Award for Typographic Excellence is the ticket to the best agencies in the world. The yearbook also reflects the latest typography trends, sets standards, is a collector’s item and distinguishes its owners as visual thought leaders.
£44.99
Rizzoli International Publications A World of Yoga
Book SynopsisOne of the great teachers has created this extraordinary celebration of yoga, offering poses in the most iconic and exotic destinations around the world.There will never be a more beautiful, immersive book on yoga. Hundreds of exquisitely photographed asanas, mudras, affirmations, yantras, mandalas, reflections, intentions, sequences, and techniques?many created for this book?are combined with poses shot on location around the world, from remote beaches to urban enclaves.Sections are organized by the following areas of yoga benefits: increasing energy, toning and flexibility, stress relief and mindfulness, boosting metabolism, resting and rejuvenating, and inner alignment.Each chapter has a selection of postures, including some never-before-seen asanas created by Lourdes that encourage muscle mobility, supporting innervation of 600 muscles through mind-body communication. Lourdes shares functional, purposeful, and liberating ways to transition in and out of postures to aid structural integrity.For committed yogis and teachers alike, this is a portal to encourage deep process work. For those newer to yoga, it is an artfully crafted guidebook to the unique world that exists when yoga practice merges with the universal pulse of heightened physical awareness and philosophical thought. For all practitioners, it is an extraordinarily inspiring demonstration of the myriad places one can create mindfulness and well-being wherever one is in the world.Trade Review“A World of Yoga compiles an array of meticulously captured yoga elements—asanas, mudras, affirmations, yantras, mandalas, and more. These diverse practices, captured worldwide from serene beaches to bustling cityscapes, form a visual tapestry. Structured around yoga’s varied benefits, from enhancing vitality to stress alleviation and inner alignment, each section features a spectrum of poses. Lourdes introduces unique, unexplored asanas promoting muscle mobility and mind-body connectivity across 600 muscles. And the gorgeous large format will be a real stunner on your coffee table too!” — Indulge Magazine“Wow, what a beautiful book by Rizzoli. Thank you, Leo, for this gift of kindness.” — Calvin Harris, DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter“A World of Yoga is a feast for the eyes with exquisite photographs that celebrate the strength and fluidity of the human form. It’s also much more than that. Leo Lourdes presents a fresh take on this ancient tradition, reminding us at every turn that yoga is quintessentially a spiritual practice. He invites us into this ‘delicious process of self-discovery’ through a combination of creative sequencing and inspiring affirmations—each one designed to awaken us to our true nature.” — Linda Sparrowe, former editor of Yoga Journal and Yoga International, and author of Yoga At Home: Inspiration for Creating Your Own Home Practice
£46.00
Die Gestalten Verlag Kitchen Interiors: New Designs and Interior for
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£28.00
Sixth & Spring Books Manga 100: The Cute Collection: How to Draw Your
Book SynopsisBestselling author and how-to-draw expert Christopher Hart presents an essential guide to drawing the cutest characters in manga from the most popular genres. Cute characters are a hallmark of manga. Whether the genre is romance, fantasy, or adventure, a cute character type is always included in the mix to delight manga fans. In The Cute Collection, Christopher Hart zeroes in on these adorable characters by showing beginning artists how to draw them for any storyline. This is the second book in the new Manga 100 series, promising pages chock-full of at least 100 original characters to draw. Through Chris’s approachable, step-by-step instruction, artists of any level will learn to draw all things cute—from the always-popular bubbly schoolgirls and amiable schoolboys to fantasy and adventure characters that all have a certain warm-and-fuzzy appeal. Poses, expressions, clothing, and background tutorials are included to round out the charm. There’s even a section on cute robots featuring original artwork from Chris himself! Readers will love being overloaded with all things cute, while learning to draw along the way.
£13.59
Rizzoli International Publications Defining Chic
Book SynopsisOne of today’s most celebrated and influential design firms creates eclectic, inspired, and quietly virtuosic interiors across the style spectrum—from bohemian glamour to country charm, sophisticated modern, and historically informed—for clients as individual in taste as Anna Wintour and Jessica Chastain.Here the Carriers showcase homes that express their clients’ personalities and dreams, through the practical filters of lifestyle and place—and reveal the design principles behind them. Their range spans a historic, art-filled New York duplex, replete with period vestiges, to an updated Mediterranean-style Southern California house with an art deco–era core, and a refreshed Connecticut lakeside retreat with glass expanses that capture the views. Discrete touches throughout lift the overall effect. For example, a cashmere-covered sofa transforms a library into a space not only for reading but also for contemplation while vibrant, orangeTrade Review"Get inspired by the influential design firm’s modern and sophisticated aesthetic, from a historic, art-filled New York duplex to a refreshed Connecticut lakeside retreat with glass expanses that capture the views." — MOFFLY MEDIA"From a historic New York duplex to a Mediterranean-style Southern California house, the duo reveals the design principals behind every project." — ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES This colorful Brooklyn brownstone mixes high and low with an eclectic curation of selects like a 19th-century French gilt mirror, a sculptural fixture sourced from Visual Comfort & Co., and a flurry of linen, velvet, antique kilims and tribal pillows." — GOTHAM MAGAZINE"Rizzoli's latest drop, Defining Chic: Carrierand Company Interiors, offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the firm's most iconic projects across New York and beyond. Here, a few of our favorite East Coast moments." — MODERN LUXURY HAMPTONS "Sit back and enjoy this armchair tour of inspired interiors designed by Carrier and Company. For almost 20 years, firm principals Jesse Carrier and MAra Miller have been creating timeless, uniquely customized homes for their clients." — FLOWER MAGAZINE "Hudson Valley-based husband-and-wife interior design couple, beloved by fashion insiders and celebrities (Hello, Jessica Chastain and Anna Wintour!), have a knack for balancing tradition with a sprinkling of modernity. Their homes are timeless yet fresh, and their new book gives the reader a peek into a series of the glamorous and livable homes—from California to Connecticut—that they’ve designed." — SERENDIPITY
£38.00
Mondadori Electa ReschioA Different World. AZ
Book SynopsisA book recounting the history and marvels of Reschio through an alphabet of stories and pictures of an ancient Italian estate beginning a new life.Reschio Estate sprawls over the hills of Umbria, north of Perugia and not far from Cortona, in the very heart of Italy, with its circular Castello at its highest point. Dating back one thousand years, it was revived when it was bought by Austro-Hungarian expatriate Count Antonio Bolza in the 1980s, and it has now been transformed into a group of villas and a spectacular hotel by his son Count Benedikt, who lives there with his wife Donna Nencia Corsini and their five children.Reschio Estate is every architect’s dream, and a total work of art. It spans nearly 1,330 hectares of land, and today half of the nearly fifty abandoned farmsteads have been transformed into beautiful villas. The 1940s tobacco warehouse has become the Tabaccaia, where the vibrant architectural and design studio brings Benedikt’s design
£61.60
Rizzoli International Publications La Vie de Clare V.
Book SynopsisThe debut book by fashion and lifestyle designer Clare Vivier, whose eponymous brand has expanded from her Los Angeles home base to become the epitome of bohemian American chic.
£48.75
Rizzoli International Publications NYC Ballet Fashion Gala
Book SynopsisCelebrating the art forms of ballet and fashion, this beautiful book explores the creative collaborations between New York City Ballet and the top fashion designers of our age, including Virgil Abloh, Christopher John Rogers, Anna Sui, and Valentino, among others.Featuring more than thirty contemporary fashion designers, New York City Ballet Choreography & Couture highlights their distinctive work for ballet. From the shorts suits of Thom Browne accommodating the movement of dancers, and the leather harness detailing of Prabal Gurung to the baroque flounces of Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen or the jewel-encrusted slip dresses of Carolina Herrera, this enchanting volume highlights how fashion design is adapted for dance to amplify movement and music.The stunning photography by Pari Dukovic features breathtaking images of the dancers in motion, along with detail shots highlighting the couture elements of the costumes. Author Marc Happel, NYCB’s DirTrade Review"The New York City Ballet has staged an annual fashion gala since 2012, bringing together choreographers and fashion designers for collaborations both whimsical and mind-bending. A decade’s worth of their creations are vividly showcased in “New York City Ballet: Choreography and Couture,” with a foreword by Sarah Jessica Parker." — New York Times"The list of designer collaborators for New York City Ballet’s annual Fall Fashion Gala reads like the ultimate fashion Rolodex. Carolina Herrera, Raf Simons, Dries Van Noten, Virgil Abloh, and Sarah Burton are just a few of the 30 names who have designed costumes for the annual celebration of dance and fashion over the past 12 years and whose work is celebrated in a new Rizzoli monograph titled New York City Ballet: Choreography & Couture." ~GRAZIA
£38.00
Rizzoli International Publications Rose Uniacke at Work
Book SynopsisAn unprecedented level of craft is the key signature of Uniacke’s design ethos, on display in this much-anticipated monograph of notable homes she has created.In-demand London-based interiors and furniture designer Rose Uniacke beautifully showcases a number of homes she has designed, boasting clean lines and calm, light-filled spaces, and showrooms defined by an effortless blend of traditional details within contemporary spaces. Whether the project is an urban townhouse, a seaside retreat, or a London villa, the approach of Uniacke is always the same—a collaboration with clients to make understated, refined sanctuaries that offer the perfect settings for everyday life. The book is sumptuously illustrated with two hundred color photographs that truly capture the serenity and timelessness of Uniacke’s hand-hewn cultivated style.The pages of this book exude the same warmth of a Uniacke interior, heightened by the authTrade Review"The British designer ROSE UNIACKE balances rigor and softness in her work, which extends from interiors to her acclaimed lines of furniture, fabrics and paint. In this Rizzoli volume, which includes a foreword by design writer Alice Rawsthorn, Uniacke begins with a look at her own London home. Its spaces prominently display artworks by the likes of GERHARD RICHTER and CARL ANDRE, as well as what she calls “John Soanian views through arches,” an allusion to the 19th-century British architect that reflects her love for updating classical forms. With the help of images from photographers SIMON UPTON, FRANÇOIS HALARD and Luke White, she moves on to show off other houses, like a particularly impressive 19th-century Notting Hill home, whose drawing room features Uniacke’s own Rosewater armchair in dark green across from sleek 1950s ALVAR AALTO chairs, while a bedroom incorporates a chair by JEAN ROYÈRE in yellow velvet and Royère wall lights. On every page, the designer demonstrates her knack for making smart planning look like offhand simplicity." —1st Dibs
£46.00
Taschen GmbH London. Portrait of a City
Book SynopsisLondon is immersed in history yet tirelessly innovative, a city of exciting contrast. This book collates photographs retrieved from all manner of archives to present a visual map of the cityboth past and present. Images of the diverse inhabitants, streets, and sites are woven throughout the book with key cultural references and informative essays.
£12.75
John Hudson Publishing Prints and the Landscape Garden
Book SynopsisThis book considers what prints tell us about the development of the landscape garden in 18th- and early 19th- century Britain. They formed a significant part of the expanding machinery of mass communication and could thus influence taste and spread ideas. This could lead to propaganda, or at least creation of an image the owner of a property found desirable, and reality was consequently often compromised. The illusion of actuality could be achieved by adjustments and techniques employed by artists generally. Even if not entirely representational, a print may reveal much about fashions and attitudes towards the landscape garden. At their best they powerfully convey the atmosphere of a garden as well as the perception and possible idealisation of it. The book breaks new ground, including discussion of techniques of producing a print, marketing, categories of print, and studies of the greatest engravers and a few select gardens that prints illuminate particularly well. Changes can be observed both in the developments in print-making and in the journey of the landscape garden. With 220 prints of the period to illustrate the text, all aspects of the subject are brought to the reader's attention.Trade ReviewMichael Symes's book is so sumptuously designed and produced in hardback landscape format that it warrants a slip case. It teems with illustrations, many in colour, almost all from the author's collection, reflecting his considerable scholarship, its emphasis firmly centred on the 18th century. * Country Life *Table of ContentsPreface 1 Image and Propaganda 2 Printomania 3 Pattern Books 4 Royal Landscapes 5 Stowe 6 Chiswick 7 The London Pleasure Gardens 8 Nuneham Courtenay 9 William Woollett 10 Luke Sullivan, Francois Vivares and Anthony Walker 11 Horace Walpole 12 The Gazetteers 13 Sets of Seats 14 The Picturesque 15 A Miscellany of Prints Select reading Index
£45.00
Yale University Press Constructed Geographies
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£45.00
Phaidon Press Ltd Ezra Petronio: Visual Thinking & Image Making
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive monograph on the work of one of the world’s most influential art directors, Ezra Petronio Having a strong brand identity has never been more vital than it is today, and yet the real creative visionaries who can transform and reinvigorate a brand are few. Ezra Petronio is a true master, and his work with leading fashion and beauty brands is bold and impactful. An immersive visual survey of 25 years of impactful art direction, product design, and image making, with examples taken from across the entire range of his work, this book includes work for Chanel, Chloé, Comme des Garçons, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent, and Jil Sander, as well as Glossier, H&M, Revlon, and Zara. With 1,000 images of ad campaigns, branding, Self Service magazine spreads, graphics, and his polaroid series, which features the likes of Louise Bourgeois, Edward Enninful, Kim Kardashian, Kylian Mbappé, Kylie Minogue, Rick Owens, and Juergen Teller, it also includes texts that reflect on the process of image making; conversations with industry insiders on the art of art direction; and quotes from the likes of Honey Dijon, Marc Jacobs, and Chloë Sevigny on their creative process. This impressive book is the first retrospective monograph on his career, illustrating the full breadth of his creative vision, from ad campaigns to his iconic Polaroid series, and demonstrating what it takes to make a brand truly stand out.Trade Review‘Tells not only the story of Petronio’s collaborations and his unfiltered creativity, but also the evolution of fashion since the 1990s.’ – muse magazine
£112.50
Phaidon Press Ltd Luigi & Iango: Unveiled
Book SynopsisThe first monograph on the celebrated photographic duo Luigi & Iango, accompanying a major exhibition of their workWhile many photographers seek to capture the aesthetics of a moment, Luigi Murenu and Iango Henzi aspire to transcend a single genre, capturing a timeless quest for pluralistic beauty and artistic expression. One of the most creative imagemakers working in the industry today, Luigi & Iango share their stunning portfolio of work – from icons of contemporary culture and supermodels to Japanese Kabuki and portraits of artists and performers – in their first ever monograph. Luigi Murenu and Iango Henzi (known as Luigi & Iango) are a Swiss-Italian photography duo. Since starting to work together in 2013, they have photographed stories and series for the world’s leading magazines, captured iconic celebrities such as Madonna, Gisele Bündchen, Rihanna, Penélope Cruz, and Cate Blanchett among others.
£52.46
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Design Manufacture and Sell Your Bag Collection
Book SynopsisTurn your passion and inspiration into a must-have bag collection and launch your own successful brand.Handbag design is more than just a creative pursuitit's also a business. This book is a practical guide to developing your design skills alongside the vital business know-how you''ll need to avoid costly mistakes. Ann Saunders leads you through the whole process from initial concepts through to sampling, manufacturing, marketing, and retail. You'll learn how to navigate the challenges of sourcing materials, finding a manufacturer, creating a bespoke brand, developing a sales strategy, and growing your business.Throughout the book Ann''s former students, who have established their own successful brands, share their real-world insights into the challenges of becoming a designer/entrepreneur in today's highly competitive accessories market. With more than 150 images, charts and illustrations, Design, Manufacture and Sell Your Bag Collection includes detailed advice on:The Trade ReviewAnn Saunders has written an all-inclusive guide for anyone wanting to enter the handbag industry. From first idea to finished product, readers are directed with an expert hand, making this the ideal manual for aspiring designers * Julia Poteat, Professor of Fashion, Parsons School of Fashion, USA *Design, Manufacture and Sell your Bag, is the ultimate accessories book! A comprehensive guide that will transform you into a bag designer, taking you from conception through to realisation, marketing and sales * Jennifer Prendergast, Programme Leader, School of Design and Creative Arts, Loughborough University, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Creative Process 2. Researching Your Brief 3. Knowing Your Customer 4. Designing Your Bag 5. The Critical Path 6. Materials 7. Hardware 8. Understanding Bag Construction 9. Completing Your Design 10. Planning Your Range 11. Sampling 12. The Manufacturing Process 13. Branding 14. Marketing 15. Business Planning 16. Sustaining Your Business Afterword History timeline
£35.99
Kaplan Publishing AP Art History Premium, Sixth Edition: 5 Practice
Book SynopsisBe prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Barron’s AP Art History Premium, Sixth Edition includes in‑depth content review and practice. It’s the only AP Art History book you’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 5 full‑length practice tests‑‑3 in the book, including a diagnostic test to target your studying, and 2 more online–plus detailed answer explanations for all questions Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all units on the AP Art History exam Reinforce your learning with practice questions at the end of each chapter Learn to think like an art historian by reviewing hundreds of clear figures and key details about how they were made, their significance in history, and how to interpret and compare them to other famous works of art Robust Online Practice Continue your practice with 2 full‑length practice tests on Barron’s Online Learning Hub Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress
£29.75
Prestel Portrait of the Art Dealer as a Young Man
Book SynopsisThis memoir from the influential art dealer and author offers an up close and personal perspective on New York's vibrant art scene of the sixties and seventies. One of today's most respected art dealers, Michael Findlay launched his career surrounded by the most exciting figures of the late twentieth century art scene. His generously illustrated memoir traces his childhood in Scotland to his arrival in New York, where he directed one of the first art galleries in SoHo, exposing American audiences to the likes of Joseph Beuys and Sean Scully. Findlay launched the first solo exhibitions of John Baldessari, Hannah Wilke, Stephen Mueller and Billy Sullivan. He offers fascinating recollections about his relationships with painters and sculptors, art dealers and art collectors, actors, models and the creative talents at the heart of New York's Downtown scene. Making appearances in Findlay's stellar cast of characters are Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Bridget Riley, Jasper Johns, Robert Rau
£21.24
National Galleries of Scotland Grayson Perry: Smash Hits
Book Synopsis"The Turner Prize winner leads a visual tour through his life in six artworks - from college days to knighthood." — Telegraph Grayson Perry is one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary artists and cultural figures. This book, which includes first sight of new and previously unpublished works, is published to accompany the largest-ever retrospective of Perry’s art. It offers a vibrant insight into his life and work, from his youth in rural Essex to sell-out stage shows at the Royal Albert Hall. Grayson Perry vividly reflects on his art, life and career, remembering the sources of inspiration and influences along the way. Victoria Coren Mitchell’s thought-provoking contribution considers the role of humour in Perry’s art, highlighting the often-underestimated effort involved in being at once a serious artist and a lovable character. Patrick Elliott provides an illuminating biographical essay of the artist. The reader is also given a fascinating glimpse into the technique and process behind Perry’s prints, pots and tapestries. Showcasing 75 exhibited works, the book covers the full range and breadth of his astonishing career.Trade Review"The Turner Prize winner leads a visual tour through his life in siz artworks - from college days to knighthood." - Telegraph"Grayson Perry brings his Smash Hits show to Scotland, celebrating 40 years of making art and mischief." - The Scotsman"National Galleries of Scotland is staging the biggest-ever exhibition of Sir Grayson Perry’s work, at the Royal Scottish Academy, covering his 40-year career." - Art Mag"Perry is a manifestly talented artist who can draw detailed, precise, complex images." - GuardianNicola Meighan catches up with Sir Grayson Perry who's biggest exhibition has just opened at the National Galleries of Scotland. - BBC Podcast Culture SceneTable of ContentsDirectors' Foreword The Welcoming Cloak, Victoria Coren Mitchell Man Hours, Grayson Perry The Rise of Grayson Perry, Patrick Elliott Catalogue Pottery Technique, Grayson Perry Print Technique, Patrick Elliott Tapestry Technique, Patrick Elliott Chronology, Tor Scott Select Bibliography Copyright and Photographic Credits Acknowledgements
£22.49
3DTotal Publishing Ltd The Art of Simz
Book SynopsisIn this beautiful hardback book, discover the enchanting world of Simone “Simz” Ferriero, an Italian artist who creates compelling images in which the modern day mingles with magical fantasy.Read about the lessons and obstacles Simz has faced on his career path, learn about the tools and techniques he uses, and figure out how to find your own creative style with his expert advice. The book begins with an in-depth look at the artist's creative journey, from early years and education to his professional milestones, and a look at the challenges of creating art for a living. There are two large galleries, one containing behind-the-scenes sketchbook pieces, and another focusing on Simone's modern-day witches and their spectral cat companions.Chapters on his creative process cover his tools, workspace, and advice on finding an original style, and a brand-new tutorial offers readers a chance to follow along and improve their own artistic skills. This book is an unmissable keepsake for Simone's existing fans, and a beautiful introduction to the artist for newcomers to his work.
£27.00
Prestel Gabriele Muenter: Painting to the Point
Book SynopsisFilled with the vibrant color that is the hallmark of Münter’s oeuvre, this dynamic consideration of the German painter offers a lively and detailed analysis of her life, work, and contributions to modern painting. While Münter is most often linked to Wassily Kandinsky and the Blue Rider movement, this book offers a refreshing appreciation of her work in its own right. Multifaceted, imaginative, and stylistically diverse, Münter’s creative output spanned genres to include portraits, landscapes, interiors, and abstractions. Beautifully reproduced images allow readers to marvel at Münter’s joyful vibrant hues, her bold brushstrokes and her experimental and innovative approach to painting. Lively texts offer important biographical insights into her artistic evolution and place her work in the broader context of modern art. Comprehensive and insightful, this newly formatted edition pays tribute to a hugely influential woman artist whose work is all too often overlooked.
£28.00
National Gallery Company Ltd The National Gallery: Companion Guide
Book SynopsisThe National Gallery Companion Guide celebrates over 200 masterpieces from one of the finest art collections in the world. The reader is guided through the history of the Western European painting tradition, from the thirteenth to the twentieth centuries, with engaging commentaries that illuminate each artist’s unique contribution. This comprehensive, newly designed edition has been revised and expanded to feature recent acquisitions by Artemisia Gentileschi, Edgar Degas and Thomas Lawrence, alongside much-loved works by artists ranging from Leonardo and Raphael to Van Gogh and Picasso.
£20.90
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC If the Song Doesnt Work Change the Dress
Book SynopsisIconic Broadway costume designer Patricia Zipprodt (1925-99) tells her own colorful story from a tumultuous childhood in Depression-era Chicago to Bohemian New York in the 1950s, becoming one of the 20th century's most celebrated designers. Told with Zipprodt's acerbic humor and delicious wit, If the Song Doesn't Work, Change the Dress charts her journey to 1950s Greenwich Village, America's literary and artistic Bohemia. Tracking her career as it plunges into the developing Off-Broadway movement, and charting her personal and professional failures and successes collaborating with the biggest artists of the day - Jerome Robbins, Hal Prince, and Bob Fosse - making her one of the most recognizable, and award-winning, designers of 20th-century theatre. Published in full color, this illustrated memoir includes pictures from Zipprodt's own archive including sketches, drawings, and photographs of her work from some of the most significant shows of the 20th century, including Cabaret, Fiddl
£22.50
Hardie Grant Books Grace Kelly: The Illustrated World of a Fashion
Book SynopsisGrace Kelly: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a stunning illustrated biography of style and screen legend Grace Kelly, from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Oscar-winning actress, muse to one of the greatest directors of all time, global fashion icon and European princess – Grace Kelly was a truly remarkable figure. In just six short years in Hollywood, she became one of the most significant and highest-paid stars of her generation. She was the darling of costume designers and fashion houses everywhere and beloved by fans across the globe, but at the height of her fame, 'the girl in the white gloves' gave it all away to follow her heart across the sea. In a lavish ceremony that captivated the world, she married Prince Rainier III and became Princess Grace of Monaco. Elegantly enclosed by a hardback cover and ribbon, Grace Kelly: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a celebration of a cultural icon who turned heads and won hearts wherever she went, with every enchanting detail brought to life on the page by the expert hand of Megan Hess.
£17.60
Flame Tree Publishing Science Museum Alice in Wonderland Wall Calendar
Book SynopsisThe Science Museum Group is a collection of museums comprising: Science Museum, Science and Industry Museum, National Railway Museum, Locomotion, National Science and Media Museum, and National Collections Centre Museum. The breadth of the collection is regularly showcased at their sites across the UK. This calendar features the breathtaking magic lantern slides of Lewis Carroll's beloved Alice in Wonderland. Informative text accompanies each work in this mini wall calendar and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
£9.89
Five Continents Editions The Color of Light
Book SynopsisJoel Denot (b.1961) is a French photographer. His images are centred on the essential elements of photography: light, colour and shape. They are neither figurative nor abstract, with coloured surfaces floating in a void, framing each other and projecting shadows of overlapping colours: orange then pale pink then blue then bright pink; red then green then pink then grey-blue. Produced entirely during the shoot, they are a purely photographic gesture, created without laboratory work. This is the first monograph on his career. Text in English and French.
£24.00
Museum Boijmans van Beuningen Best of Boijmans: Highlights of the Museum
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HarperCollins Publishers Garden Heaven
Book SynopsisA beautiful tour of Britain's greatest gardens, classic and modern. Inspiration and escapism for every gardener.A unique tour of thirty of Britain''s most beautiful gardens, classic and modern. A great gift for gardeners on their days off or during the long winter nights because gardening is as much about dreaming as doing.Packed with photographs, many specially commissioned, and evocative and entertaining text telling the stories of the gardens and the people who created them.The gardens range from legendary romantic gardens like Sissinghurst and Great Dixter to dramatic locations like Bodnant and Overbecks. There are intimate, historic walled gardens too, as well as gardens that point to the future, like Wildside, which works in harmony with nature. The book includes information on visiting all the gardens, and suggestions for the best times of year.
£15.29
Graffito Books Ltd Where's Banksy?: New 2024 Edition: 2024
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£24.75
Taschen GmbH Marvel Comics Library. X-Men. Vol. 1. 1963–1966
Book SynopsisWhen Marvel publisher Martin Goodman asked Stan Lee to deliver another new team book for his line of comics, he had no idea he’d be getting something like The X-Men. In fact, nobody could have imagined the extraordinary phenomenon the X-Men would eventually grow into—not Goodman, not Lee, not even the forward-thinking futurist Jack Kirby. What they started out as was a charming, ragtag team of misfits, devised by Lee and Kirby to be mutants—youngsters born with “X-tra” powers thrust upon them not by accidentally crossing paths with cosmic rays or a nuclear blast, but by the fate of birth—led by a no-nonsense professor who trained them to become heroes that could protect the world from menaces, mutant and otherwise.The first years of storytelling laid the foundation for much of what has put the X-Men at the crossroads of comics and popular culture: Hounded by a public that fears and misunderstands them, mutantkind find themselves at the heart of their own civil rights struggle; Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, and Iceman found safety amongst themselves despite the challenges that set them apart from others in society; and Professor Xavier lined up against his ideological foe, Magneto, who had assembled a Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to take the fight for their self-preservation directly to humankind.Along the way, Lee and Kirby—who were on fire taking comics into the Marvel Age—introduced a menagerie of villains and supporting characters that would become mainstays of Marvel and its lore: the super-powered siblings Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch; the formidable Blob; the unstoppable Juggernaut; the jungle dweller from the Savage Land, Ka-Zar; the demigod from the stars, the Stranger; and Bolivar Trask and his army of mutant-hunting Sentinels. And as Lee and Kirby gave way to new talents so they could move on to new corners of the Marvel Universe, Atlas era art veteran Werner Roth teamed with writing newcomer and future X-Men legend Roy Thomas to begin their long run on the title.Close in size to the original artworks, this XXL-sized edition features the first 21 stories of our favorite oddball super heroes from 1963–1966. The most pristine pedigreed comics have been cracked open and photographed for reproduction in close collaboration with Marvel and the Certified Guaranty Company. Each page has been photographed as printed more than half a century ago, then digitally remastered using modern retouching techniques to correct problems with the era’s inexpensive, imperfect printing—as if hot off of a world-class 1960s printing press. A custom paper stock was exclusively developed for this series to simulate the feel of the original comics.In addition to these seminal tales are an original foreword by modern X-Men mastermind Chris Claremont, reliving the heyday of Lee and Kirby’s foundational years, and an in-depth essay by X-Men writer Fabian Nicieza alongside original art, photographs, and memorabilia from the early years of X.Also available in a Collector’s Edition of 1,000 numbered copies© 2023 MARVEL Trade Review“TASCHEN’s Marvel Comics Library represents a sincere respect and appreciation for comics history.” * Comic Book Resources *“Comics — because they involve stories of human (and superhuman) conflict and change; because they show hand-drawn pictures, with stylized faces; because they often appeal to us first in childhood — invite identification: We read them in search of ourselves, or our future selves. These facts about comics explain — in part — why the X-Men became the most successful superhero franchise." * The New York Times *“TASCHEN is known for its glorious art books, so when they promise a 'meticulous' reproduction, believe it.” * Comics Beat *
£142.50
Oro Editions The Mother Tongue of Architecture
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£44.96
Officina Libraria Luca Giordano: Baroque Master in Florence
Book SynopsisLuca Giordano (Naples, 1634–1705) was one of Italy’s most celebrated Baroque painters when he travelled to Florence, where his art was already appreciated and collected. He received many commissions, but certainly the most prestigious was that for the decoration of the vault of the new wing of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the ancient house of Lorenzo the Magnificent which was then owned by the Marquis Francesco Riccardi. The Riccardi family was strictly connected to the Medicis and the decorative program of the great hall, known as Gallery of Mirrors, was centred upon the Apotheosis of the Medicis and several mythological scenes which illustrate the progress of humanity. The exhibition and its catalogue document this masterpiece through the ten painted sketches by Giordano (exhibited under the very frescoes) and circa 30 other paintings from his Florentine period (1682–1685) by the aptly named Luca “fa presto” (fare presto = to be fast).Table of Contents The Vault of the galleria Medici Riccardi, Giuseppe Scavizzi Luca Giordano in Florence: Art History produced by Art, Riccardo Lattuada A Discourse on Painting as a Path to Virtue: Luca Giordano and Francesco Riccardi, Valentina Zucchi A Florentine Plot with a Neapolitan Flavour. More on the Iconography of the Riccardi Triumphs, Cristina Acidini Luca Giordano in Florence, Luca Giordano and Florence, Elena Fumagalli Macchie, modelli, ricordi? The National Gallery's Paintings by Luca Giordano for the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Francesca Whitlum-Cooper From books to painting: a journey among Luca Giordano's iconographical sources at Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Francesca Gallori, Rossella Giovannetti, Giovanna Lazzi, Letizia Paolettoni Evidence of Luca Giordano's work in the Biblioteca Moreniana, Edoardo Noferi Catalogue
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Fashionary International Limited Stylepedia
Book SynopsisA complete illustrated guide of style tribes and fashion subculture from 1900s-2020s Stylepedia uncovers global styles, exploring their origins, distinct features, and the cultural and historical contexts that shaped them. From historical trends to the latest buzz on social media, it is your essential guide, providing the knowledge and inspiration needed to understand different styles at their core. Stylepedia helps the designers to understand more about the style and facilitates the creation of meaningful design. It serves as a diverse style directory for stylists, provides a quick rundown of fashion history for fashion students, and presents a global fashion subculture panorama to all readers. From major trends The book addresses the key trends that have defined global fashion, ranging from the 20s' Flappers, the New Look, Ivy League styles, Hip Hop culture, to the Y2K era. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the fashion evolution over the past century. To lessor known subculture The book talks about lesser-known subcultures that have nonetheless shaped the currents of fashion evolution. From Pachucos and Leathermen, to Bogans, Takenoko Zoku, Sapeurs, and Riot Grrrl, it helps uncovering the hidden influencers of the style landscape. Diving deep into each style To truly capture a style, you need the full picture: its history, key pieces, influencers, and the hairstyles and makeup that defined it. Not to mention the tales that make each culture unique. Our book brings all of this together in a clean, easy-to-digest layout. Dive in and swiftly become an expert on any style and its culture, all at your fingertips. Over 1200 illustrations Through detailed illustrations, the book provides an instant understanding of diverse styles and subcultures. You will learn about styles and subcultures in a fun and easy way.
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MIT Press Ltd The Unnaming of Kroeber Hall
Book SynopsisA critical examination of the complex legacies of early Californian anthropology and linguistics for twenty-first-century communities.In January 2021, at a time when many institutions were reevaluating fraught histories, the University of California removed anthropologist and linguist Alfred Kroeber’s name from a building on its Berkeley campus. Critics accused Kroeber of racist and dehumanizing practices that harmed Indigenous people; university leaders repudiated his values. In The Unnaming of Kroeber Hall, Andrew Garrett examines Kroeber’s work in the early twentieth century and his legacy today, asking how a vigorous opponent of racism and advocate for Indigenous rights in his own era became a symbol of his university’s failed relationships with Native communities. Garrett argues that Kroeber’s most important work has been overlooked: his collaborations with Indigenous people throughout California to record their languages and stories.The Unnaming of Kroeber Hall offers new perspectives on the early practice of anthropology and linguistics and on its significance today and in the future. Kroeber’s documentation was broader and more collaborative and multifaceted than is usually recognized. As a result, the records Indigenous people created while working with him are relevant throughout California as communities revive languages, names, songs, and stories. Garrett asks readers to consider these legacies, arguing that the University of California chose to reject critical self-examination when it unnamed Kroeber Hall.
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Evro Publishing Inside OSCA
Book SynopsisThis book draws on an extraordinary archive of beautiful images, the work of Walter Breveglieri, the famous Bolognese photographer. Breveglieri was renowned in Italy for his work with film and sports stars, but his great passion was motor racing.As an amateur racing driver, he became friends with the Maserati brothers — Ernesto, Ettore and Bindo — and developed enormous loyalty to their marque OSCA (Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili), not only competing in OSCA racing cars but also recording the life of the factory and the charismatic machinery it produced. Founded by the Maserati brothers in Bologna in 1947, the same year as the birth of Ferrari in nearby Maranello, OSCA built exquisitely engineered cars, mostly with small-capacity engines, until 1967.The 225 photographs by Walter Breveglieri are mostly reproduced at generous size and capture so much wonderful atmosphere, whether in and around the factory or on the track, with
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Art Annotated
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McFarland & Co Inc Understanding Superhero Comic Books
Book Synopsis This work dissects the origin and growth of superhero comic books, their major influences, and the creators behind them. It demonstrates how Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and many more stand as time capsules of their eras, rising and falling with societal changes, and reflecting an amalgam of influences. The book covers in detail the iconic superhero comic book creators and their unique contributions in their quest for realism, including Julius Schwartz and the science-fiction origins of superheroes; the collaborative design of the Marvel Universe by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and Steve Ditko; Jim Starlin''s incorporation of the death of superheroes in comic books; John Byrne and the revitalization of superheroes in the modern age; and Alan Moore''s deconstruction of superheroes.Trade ReviewNo one does comic book history like Alex Grand. He is a meticulous researcher and an insightful interviewer. Understanding Super Hero Comic Books is a fascinating study that weaves together the intricate relationships between comic strips, pulp magazines, old movie serials and comic book super heroes. If you've ever been intrigued by the colorful characters that populate comic books—and fill our television and movie screens—this book is for you."—Tom DeFalco, editor-in-chief of Marvel in the late 1980s and early 1990s. "A complete intensive overview of the superhero comic book industry today with its earlier roots in comic strips."—Tom Palmer, Silver Age Comic Book inker "WOW! Incredible insight, fair profiling, and incredibly informative! Alexander Grand has done it! Finally, an accurate in-depth book that is balanced and fair to both creators and publishers! Mr. Grand takes us on an incredibly informed journey through the history of comic books and its creators as no other book I've ever read. Taking us from the very beginning of sequential storytelling to the creation of the comic book, to the comics boom, to the near destruction of comics by Fredric Wertham, to the explosion of Marvel and the Superhero brought to us by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, to the creative wave in the 90's, to rock bottom and to the rebirth of the comic medium by independent creators. Connecting for us the use of comic books throughout popular culture and all types of media and products. I've been in the industry for 30 years and even I was finding myself being more informed with new discoveries than I could have imagined. I found it particularly original in its informative writing about creators of color, women and the comic book illustrator's plight. Mr. Grand is a wealth of knowledge brought to us in a writing style that keeps you on a fast pace energetic ride. You'll find yourself wanting to turn the page to find out more and more and more. Controversy, Betrayal, Inspiration, Loss, Success! I couldn't put it down!"—Guy Dorian Sr., comic book professional, creator and graphic novelist "An immersive deep dive into the history and elements of the comic book, from an expert. I was unable to put this down—well-crafted, thoughtful, and meticulously researched, Alex Grand has done a great job."—Alex Segura, bestselling and acclaimed author of Secret identity, former co-president of Archie Comics and senior vice president at Oni Press "This book is important. It's going to start more arguments than it settles. That's a good thing. Let's hash it out. Let's separate the lies and agendas from the truth and fairness. Thank you, Alex. This is a remarkable work."—Jim Shooter, former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief, 1978-1987 "Stories that test a protagonist's physical and moral strengths let us escape our daily lives while fantasizing about how we might deal with disruptive events ranging from powerful entities in dynamic conflict to emotional cataclysms. Alex Grand's Understanding Superhero Comic Books gives us insights into the history, people and creative trends of the superhero greenhouse that spawned many of today's entertainment franchises."—Carl Potts, former Marvel Comics executive editor, artist and writer "An in-depth survey-with-commentary of the superhero genre, its triumphs and tragedies—those of the fictional characters and their flesh-and-blood creators—Understanding Superhero Comic Books explains how and why superheroes have had, for the past twenty years (and, really, for the past eighty years) such an enduring hold on us, and why they continue to do so. Sure, it's quite possible that optho-neurologist Alex Grand wrote such a meticulously researched and detailed book as Understanding in order to induce eyestrain and therefore send you running to his office. But that would just be a byproduct of the many joys contained in this book, Grand's grand survey of superheroes and the medium from which they sprang."—Danny Fingeroth, former Marvel editor and writer, author of A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee and Superman On The Couch "In Understanding Super Hero Comic Books, Alex Grand offers a thoughtful, well-written analysis of superheroes and their impact on popular culture and history. Whether a comic book superfan or someone new to the genre, readers will find Grand's insights into the history meaningful and illuminating. This book proves that we really do live in a superhero age!"—Bob Batchelor, author of Stan Lee: A Life and Stan Lee: The Man Behind MarvelTable of Contents Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Jim Steranko Preface Introduction Part 1—Building Blocks 1. Early Comic Book Origins 2. Comic Strips' Legacy in Modern Storytelling 3. Comic Strips That Influenced Superheroes 4. From Pulp Fiction to Comic Books 5. Classic Hollywood Cinema and the Golden Age of Comic Books 6. Classic American Illustrators Intersect with Comic Books 7. Macfadden and Houdini, the Real-Life Superman and Batman Part 2—The Rise and Fall of Superheroes 8. Superman's Greatest Strength: Litigation 9. Cosmic Rays Create Superpowers 10. Golden Age Comic Book Artists Leave Superheroes 11. EC Comics versus Fredric Wertham Part 3—Flight of the Superheroes 12. Julius Schwartz's Silver Age 13. The Birth of the Marvel Comics Group 14. Golden Age to the Marvel Age 15. When Monsters Became Superheroes 16. How Lee, Kirby, and Ditko Advanced Superheroes 17. The Marvel Method's Credit Controversy 18. Stan Lee Expands Superheroes Beyond Comic Books 19. Jack Kirby's Space Gods Part 4—Modern Superheroes 20. Jim Starlin and the Death of Superheroes 21. John Byrne and the Modernization of Superheroes 22. Alan Moore and Deconstructing the Superheroes 23. The Origin of the Superhero Graphic Novel Part 5—Diversity and Aftermath 24. Women in 20th-Century Comic Books 25. African Americans in 20th-Century Comic Books 26. The Death of the 20th-Century Comic Book Greats Epilogue Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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No More Rulers KAWS Handbook
Book SynopsisFrom New York street artist to pop culture sensation: the essential, accessible guide to KAWSThe multidisciplinary artist KAWS is regarded as an emblem of postmodern art. Many consider him as the Andy Warhol of the 21st century. Throughout his career, KAWS' work has spanned painting, sculpture and printmaking along with fashion, merchandise and toy production, blurring the lines between commercial and fine art. Despite the pervasiveness of his work, the life and career of KAWS is little understood by mainstream audiences and hotly contentious among those inside the art world. Insightful and engaging, KAWS Handbook connects the dots among the many facets of KAWS' creative practice and sheds new light on one of contemporary art's most impactful artists.Brian Donnelly (born 1974), known by his professional moniker KAWS, is an American artist best known for his subversion of iconic cartoon characters and other figures from pop culture. For over
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Birkhauser Verlag AG Louis I. Kahn The Last Notebook Four Freedoms
Book SynopsisHonoring the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Louis Kahn in March 1974, this facsimile edition exquisitely reproduces the notebook in which the renowned American architect sketched and wrote during his travels in the last year of his life.Anchored by a magnificent set of drawings illustrating the final design of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park in New York City (1973/74, posthumously completed in 2012), Louis Kahn's Last Notebook provides an intimate glimpse into the architect's mind and design process. These private sketches and poetic reflections reveal Kahn's spiritual understanding of architecture as inclusiveof our total environment and shed new light on the architect's influential philosophy for designing, building and conceiving architecture.The facsimile pays close attention to the material qualities of the original notebook, replicating its delicate, transparent paper. Made widely available for the first time, the publication includes transcriptions of Kahn's h
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