Illustration and commercial art Books
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Frogs Guide to Life
Book SynopsisThe Little Frog is back! Whether you're looking for hope, motivation or encouragement, let the internet's most adorable amphibian inspire you to embrace life - with all its ups and downs - and fill your world with the things that bring you joy.
£8.54
Taschen GmbH The Fantastic Worlds of Frank Frazetta
Book SynopsisFrank Frazetta has reigned as the undisputed king of fantasy art for 50 years, his fame only growing in the 12 years since his death. With his paintings now breaking auction records (Egyptian Queen sold for $ 5.4 million in 2019) he’s long overdue for this ultimate monograph. Born to a Sicilian immigrant family in Brooklyn, 1928, Frazetta was a minor league athlete, petty criminal and serial seducer with movie star looks and phenomenal talent. He claimed to only make art when there was nothing better to do – he preferred playing baseball - yet began his professional career in comics at age 16. Strip work led him to the infamous EC Comics, then to oils for Tarzan and Conan pulp covers. Both characters were interpreted by many before him, but as he explained in the 1970s, “I’m very physical minded. In Brooklyn, I knew Conan, I knew guys just like him,” and he used this first-hand knowledge of muscle and macho to redefine fantasy heroes as more massive, more menacing, more testosterone-fueled than anything seen before. As counterbalance he created a new breed of women, nude as censorship allowed, with pixie faces and multiparous bodies: thick thighed, heavy buttocked, breasts cantilevered out to there, yet still, with their soft bellies and hints of cellulite, believably real. Add in the action, the creatures, the twilit worlds of haunting shadow and Frazetta’s art is addictive as potato chips. This monograph is the most complete ever produced on the artist, done in collaboration with the Frazetta family. It won the 2023 Eisner Award for Best Archival Collection.Trade Review“The Godfather of fantasy art finally gets a proper monograph, as a team of artists, writers, scholars, and family members pay weighty tribute to Frazetta’s insane vision and industry-changing career.” * Village Voice *“…one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century. This collection highlights some of his best-known works, including paintings of Tarzan, Conan the Barbarian, Vampirella, and his signature Death Dealer.” * Esquire *“…a super-deluxe retrospective of Frazetta’s career in comics, art, illustration and advertising.” * forbes.com *”The Fantastic Worlds of Frank Frazetta re-assesses the artist’s influence on visual culture in the wake of his ever-increasing popularity.” * Creative Review *
£127.50
Eyewear Publishing Lockdown, With Cats
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£17.00
Sixth & Spring Books The Beginner's Fashion Design Studio: Easy
Book SynopsisAttention all creative fashionistas! The ultimate guide to drawing today's most stylish fashion designs is here created by the world's most popular author of art-instruction books. Set your inner designer free with this on-trend sequel to Christopher Hart's bestselling 'Fashion Design Studio', featuring easy templates to help aspiring fashionistas draw the garments of their dreams. Hart not only covers perennially popular styles and the basics of drawing dresses, tops, trousers and accessories, he provides the fun details all fashion-forward artists love. Here are irresistibly hip touches like hi-low hemlines, cutout shoulders, patchwork denim, high-cut waistlines, floral-print ankle boots, and carefully clashed patterns. Every page will spark your creativity and give you all you need to draw your most fabulous creations!
£11.69
Taschen GmbH The World of Ornament
Book SynopsisDiscover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium of history’s most elegant patterns and ornamental designs.The World of Ornament brings together the two greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century: Auguste Racinet’s L’Ornement polychrome Volumes I and II (1875–1888) and Auguste Dupont-Auberville’s L’Ornement des tissus (1877) to provide one lavish source book spanning jewelry, tile, stained glass, illuminated manuscript, textile, and ceramic ornament. Encompassing classical, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Asian and Middle Eastern, as well as European designs from medieval times through the 19th century, this compilation of cultures and aesthetics offers a primary reference for artists, historians, designers, and patternmakers, and anyone engaged in decorative design and impact.Trade Review“…a magnificent encyclopedia of adornment.” * The Wall Street Journal *“…an invaluable source book that presents beautiful patterns dating from antiquity to the 19th century.” * Elle Decoration *
£17.00
Dark Horse Comics The Art Of The Last Of Us
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£38.39
Thames & Hudson Ltd Illustrators Sketchbooks
Book SynopsisA treasure trove of visual delights: examples of the sketchbooks of sixty international illustrators offer new insights into their artistic practice. Intimate and often unseen, the sketchbook means something different to each illustrator. It might be a beautiful object, a work of art in its own right, where every line is painstakingly considered. It might be a pictorial playground, where mistakes can make art. The boundaries between sketchbooks, notebooks and visual journals are often blurred, lending to the creativity that fills their pages. It is likely that you will recognize many of the illustrators featured, including classic childhood favourites Beatrix Potter, Jean de Brunhoff, Edward Ardizzone and Tove Jansson, and established names such as Beatrice Alemagna, Oliver Jeffers and Shaun Tan. Others are up-and-coming, for example Charlotte Ager and Leah Yang. Martin Salisbury draws on decades of experience as an illustrator and educator to shed light on the lives and work of eachTable of ContentsIntroduction Charlotte Ager Beatrice Alemagna Takako Aoki Edward Ardizzone Edward Bawden Thomas Bewick Quentin Blake Percy Drake Brookshaw Calef Brown Cai Gao Emma Carlisle Chloë Cheese Sunkyung Cho Alan E. Cober Christopher Corr Kenyon Cox Robert Crumb John Cuneo Jean de Brunhoff Henrik Drescher Susan Einzig Mark Entwisle Isidro Ferrer Edward Gorey Chris Harper Jon Harris Hergé Katsushika Hokusai Ya-Ling Huang Tove Jansson Oliver Jeffers Charles Keeping John Lawrence Shih-yu Lin Sara Lundberg Manuel Marsol Mick Marston Bernd Mölck-Tassel Ed Merlin Murray Fabian Negrin Beatrix Potter Eric Ravilious Sheila Robinson Martin Salisbury Ronald Searle Beatriz Lostalé Seijo Ana Sender Charles Shearer Pam Smy Katrin Stangl Helen Stephens Shaun Tan Victoria Tentler-Krylov Charles Tunnicliffe Tomi Ungerer Valerio Vidali Brian Wildsmith Peng Wu Doris Meng Yan Leah Yang
£24.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Quentin Blake Book
Book SynopsisA fully illustrated overview of the life and work of the universally loved Quentin Blake, released ahead of the artistâs 90th birthday in December 2022. Quentin Blake is an artist who has charmed and inspired generations of readers. Tracing Blakeâs art and career from his very first drawings â published in Punch when he was 16 â through his collaborations with writers from Roald Dahl and John Yeoman to Russell Hoban and David Walliams, to his large-scale works for hospitals and public spaces and right up to his most recent passions and projects, acclaimed author Jenny Uglow here presents a fully illustrated overview of Quentin Blakeâs extraordinary body of work, with accompanying commentary by the artist himself. With unprecedented access to the artistâs entire archive, The Quentin Blake Book reveals the stories behind some of Blakeâs most famous creations, while also providing readers with an intimate insight into the unceasing creativity of this remarkable artist.Trade Review'Quentin Blake is without doubt Britain’s best-known and best-loved living illustrator' - Sir Christopher Frayling'[Reveals a] gentle whimsicality ... has an utterly distinctive personal line, recognisable at a glance' - Martin Gayford, The Spectator'A handsome 90th-birthday celebration of Mr. Blake's life and work' - The Wall Street Journal'Richly detailed' - The New York Review of Books'A visual feast and an engaging biography of the artist most known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books... A work of art to slowly take in and a fascinating peek into the life of an iconic artist' - School Library JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction: Anything is possible 1. Youngest Contributor: Making a start 2. A Drink of Water: A lifetime of collaborations 3. Dancing Frogs: From Patrick to Mr Filkins 4. With Roald Dahl: The Odd Couple 5. Don Quixote to Godot: Classics and treasures 6. Up the Wall: Public spaces and hospitals 7. Solo Sequences: Personal series, for exhibitions 8. Twilight and Sunlight: Personal series, from book to gallery and back 9. Worrying Times: Some feeling of sympathy 10. Imaginary Portraits: Discovery through drawing 11. The Joy of Biro: The unexpected line Authors note
£24.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Logos that Last
Book SynopsisWith Logos that Last, learn key concepts and transformational techniques for creating iconic visual branding.Table of ContentsHello The Pursuit of Perfection The Beginning Chapter 1: What Makes a Logo Last? Chapter 2: Brand Mark Process Chapter 3: Inspiration Hunting Chapter 4: Badge Design Process Chapter 5: Brand Extensions Chapter 6: Brand Evolution Chapter 7: The Shop Chapter 8: Case Studies Chapter 9: Passion Projects Thank You Acknowledgments About the Author Index
£23.80
Flame Tree Publishing Alice in Wonderland Set of 3 Mini Notebooks
Book SynopsisThe Alice in Wonderland Set of 3 Mini Notebooks features a collection of three mini, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful design by Sir John Tenniel: The White Rabbit, Alice and the Cheshire Cat and Alice Meets the Blue Caterpillar. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere! Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland remains one of the best-loved fantasy tales, with the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar, the Queen of Hearts and the Cheshire Cat enjoying an enduring legacy in popular imagination. This gorgeous Collection includes works by Sir John Tenniel and shows some of the most iconic scenes and characters from the book. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
£7.19
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Frogs Guide to SelfCare Card Deck
Book SynopsisDiscover empowering self-love wisdom from the internet''s beloved mushroom frog in this beautiful deck of 52 affirmation cardsI am as worthy of my dreams as anyone else!The little frog is here! This adorable amphibian has all the words you ever needed to hear to help your self-love flourish. Whether you''re looking for gentle pearls of wisdom for hard days, or encouraging affirmations to help heal your inner child, this deck of cards is overflowing with beautiful reminders that you deserve to treat yourself with love and care.Created by the California-based artist Maybell Eequay, this thoughtful deck of cards is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find:- 52 cards, each one featuring a loving affirmation and a hand-drawn illustration of the little frog- A high-quality wooden stand to display the cards in your home- A thoughtful booklet with self-care adviceAllow the words of the little frog to kindle
£14.39
Taschen GmbH Mid-Century Ads. 40th Ed.
Book SynopsisGleaned from thousands of images, this book offers the best of American print advertising in the age of the “Big Idea.” From the height of American consumerism, bold and colorful campaigns paint a fascinating portrait of the 1950s and ’60s, as concerns about the Cold War gave way to the carefree booze-and-cigarettes capitalism of the Mad Men era.Digitally remastered for optimum reproduction quality, the ads burst with crisp fonts and colors, as well as a sexy sense of possibility, beguiling their audience to buy everything from guns to girdles, cars to toothpaste, air travel to home appliances. At turns startling, amusing and inspiring, this panorama of midcentury marketing is at once an evocative period piece and a showcase of design innovation and advertising wit.Trade Review“If you’re a graphic design nerd, a marketing guru looking for a coffee table book or just a lover of pop Americana, trust us, you want this for your collection.” * Huffingtonpost.com *“An alluring time capsule of the era.” * The Boston Globe *“The ads themselves, besides being graphically stunning, are as eloquent about mid-century Americans as any eyewitness report.” * The Wall Street Journal *
£22.50
HarperCollins Publishers You and Me
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£10.44
Taschen GmbH Logo Modernism
Book SynopsisModernist aesthetics in architecture, art, and product design are familiar to many. In soaring glass structures or minimalist canvases, we recognize a time of vast technological advance which affirmed the power of human beings to reshape their environment and to break, radically, from the conventions or constraints of the past. Less well-known, but no less fascinating, is the distillation of modernism in graphic design. This unprecedented TASCHEN publication, authored by Jens Müller, brings together approximately 6,000 trademarks, focused on the period 1940–1980, to examine how modernist attitudes and imperatives gave birth to corporate identity. Ranging from media outfits to retail giants, airlines to art galleries, the sweeping survey is organized into three design-orientated chapters: Geometric, Effect, and Typographic. Each chapter is then sub-divided into form and style led sections such as alphabet, overlay, dots and squares. Alongside the comprehensive catalog, the book features an introduction from Jens Müller on the history of logos, and an essay by R. Roger Remington on modernism and graphic design. Eight designer profiles and eight instructive case studies are also included, with a detailed look at the life and work of such luminaries as Paul Rand, Yusaku Kamekura, and Anton Stankowski, and at such significant projects as Fiat, The Daiei Inc., and the Mexico Olympic Games of 1968. An unrivaled resource for graphic designers, advertisers, and branding specialists, Logo Modernism is equally fascinating to anyone interested in social, cultural, and corporate history, and in the sheer persuasive power of image and form.Trade Review“This fantastic collection of handsome logos testifies to the enduring power of clean, crisp, universally symbolic design language that is a far cry from the often trendy, cheesy, puffed-up corporate branding that exists today. […] Logo Modernism is a brilliant catalog of what good corporate logo design looks like.” * Slate.com *“…blockbuster new book Logo Modernism…is a beautiful distillation of modernist ideals rendered in their most superbly crafted way.” * Itsnicethat.com *“…This book is not only full-to-bursting with hugely important logos, it is physically huge!… If you have an interest in social, cultural or corporate history, this is an unrivalled resource and deserves a place on your shelves (if it will fit).” * FormFIftyFive.com *“…Almost limitless as a logo archive for the period, TASCHEN’s Logo Modernism means business about the business of good design.” * PedroSilmon.com *
£54.00
National Galleries of Scotland Cut and Paste: 400 Years of Collage
Book SynopsisCollage is one of the most popular and pervasive of all art-forms, yet this is the first historical survey book ever published on the subject. Featuring over 200 works, ranging from the 1500s to the present day, it offers an entirely new approach. Hitherto, collage has been presented as a twentieth-century phenomenon, linked in particular to Pablo Picasso and Cubism in the years just before the First World War. In Cut and Paste: 400 Years of Collage, we trace its origins back to books and prints of the 1500s, through to the boom in popularity of scrapbooks and do-it-yourself collage during the Victorian period, and then through Cubism, Futurism, Dada and Surrealism. Collage became the technique of choice in the 1960s and 1970s for anti-establishment protest, and in the present day is used by millions of us through digital devices. The definition of collage employed here is a broad one, encompassing cut-and-pasted paper, photography, patchwork, film and digital technology and ranging from work by professionals to unknown makers, amateurs and children. Published to accompany an exhibition at the National Gallery of Scotland, June-October 2019.Table of ContentsContents: Collage Over the Centuries, an introductory essay by Patrick Elliott; Collage Before Modernism by Freya Gowrley; On Edge: Exploring Collage Tactics and Terminology by Yuval Etgar; catalogue of exhibition works; a Chronology of Collage.
£27.00
Titan Books Ltd The Art of Alien: Isolation
Book SynopsisThe Art of Alien Isolation is a high-end art book featuring over 300 images from the latest game in the critically and commercially acclaimed Alien franchise. Taking players back to the survival horror atmosphere of the first film, Alien Isolation features Amanda Ripley as the hero trying to survive on a wrecked space station. This book is the ultimate gallery of the game, a must-have for any fan.Trade Review"The design of this expansion is intricately explored in the book as well. With just enough reading to deliver the insight you need to understand the what went into the game, the rest of the book is saturated with beautiful pictures to take you through the journey." - Don’t Forget A Towel"Jaw-dropping." - Midroad Movie"Not only is it a beautiful look behind the scenes, it’s also a nice breakdown and walkthrough of different techniques and elements that were mixed into the movie-inspired madness." - Midroad Movie"Filled to the brim with slick character art, concept renderings of weapons and vehicles, ominous sketches and incredibly detailed re-creations from iconic scenes from the classic film" - Hey Poor Player"The concept art does a fine job of showing the changes in design the team went through." - Destructoid
£23.99
PIE Books Katsuya Terada 10 Ten: 10 Year Retrospective
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£23.99
John Murray Press The Accidental Artist
Book Synopsis***PRE-ORDER now to secure your special edition with Billy''s signature sprayed edge - available only while stock lasts and EXCLUSIVE to the first print run***''My drawings started by accident. I was on tour in Montreal a few years ago and found myself sheltering from the pishing rain in an art store. I went in to get dry and came out with an armful of felt-tip pens and a sketchbook, then went straight back to my hotel room and started to draw. I''ve never looked back.''Welcome to the visual world of Billy Connolly - comedian, actor, storyteller and artist. In elegant, simple lines Billy conjures up a land of fantastic beasts, mysterious inventions, and blissful calm. Some drawings are charmingly simple, others feel complex, strange or rebellious. Through them, Billy offers fascinating glimpses of his childhood and his Scottish homeland, takes us on journeys to far-flung places, and shares his life-long obsession with music, wildlife and fashion.
£22.10
Canongate Books Arboretum
Book SynopsisFor over thirty years, besides making music, David Byrne has focused his unique genius upon forms as diverse as the archaeology of music as we know it, architectural photography and the uses of PowerPoint. Now he presents his most personal work to date, a collection of drawings exploring the form of the tree diagram.Arboretum is an eclectic blend of science, automatic writing, self-analysis and satire. A journey through irrational logic - the application of scientific rigour and form to irrational premises, proceeding from careful nonsense to unexpected sense.The tree diagram is a form that might reveal more about yourself than you dreamed possible.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR HOW MUSIC WORKS: It was wildly ambitious to try and turn this galaxy of theory into a readable work of scholarship but Byrne has done it, and done it with style * * Observer * *Brilliantly original * * New York Times Book Review * *Extraordinary * * Guardian * *The finest music book of the year . . . Bursting with a sense of free-flowing curiosity * * Daily Telegraph * *As well as being an investigation into the context in which music is made, How Music Works is an accomplished celebration of an ever-evolving art form that can alter how we look at ourselves and the world * * Independent * *Byrne is a crisp and enthusiastic guide * * Sunday Times * *An entertaining and erudite book . . . this is a serious, straight-forward account of an art form that also manages to be inspiring * * Financial Times * *As accessible as pop yet able to posit deep and startlingly original thoughts and discoveries in almost every paragraph . . . this book will make you hear music in a different way * * Sunday Telegraph * *By investigating how music works, Byrne shows us how best it can be used. We are all the richer for his effort * * New Statesman * *Incisive and intriguing * * Evening Standard * *
£17.00
Titan Books Ltd The Art of the Penguins of Madagascar
Book SynopsisThe Art of The Penguins of Madagascar takes a deep dive into the making of the animated film, featuring everything from concept art, character backstories, and design inspirations, to interviews with key animation talent. Offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the creation of the remarkable film, this must-have book tells the story behind The Penguins of Madagascar.
£21.24
Taschen GmbH Rock Covers. 40th Ed.
Book SynopsisAlbum art is indelibly linked to our collective musical memories; when you think of your favorite albums, you picture the covers. Many photographers, illustrators, and art directors have become celebrities from their album artworks—the best examples of which will go down in history as permanent fixtures in popular culture. Paying tribute to this art form, Rock Covers brings you a compilation of more than 750 remarkable album covers, from legendary to rare record releases. Artists as varied as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Sex Pistols, Pink Floyd, The Cure, Iron Maiden, and Sonic Youth are presented in celebration of the cover art that defined their albums and their cult status. Each cover is accompanied by a fact sheet listing the art director, photographer or illustrator, year, label, and more, while nearly 250 records that marked particular turning points for a band, an artist, or the music genre, are highlighted with short descriptions. This far-reaching catalog of visualized rock is contextualized with insider interviews with professionals who shaped the history of rock, and by top-10 record lists from ten leading rock collectors.Trade Review“The material is wonderful. The subject merits so thorough and authoritative an account and caption details are good.” * The Spectator *“A lovingly and illuminatingly annotated journey.” * Metal Hammer *“A full anthology of familiar – and wonderfully obscure – rock albums.” * Nylon Magazine *
£22.50
Titan Books Ltd Rise of the Tomb Raider, The Official Art Book:
Book SynopsisLara Croft returns, desperate for answers - and seeking a hidden truth. The Art of Rise of the Tomb Raider takes readers on an all-access journey for the latest instalment in the critically and commercially acclaimed Tomb Raider franchise. Featuring concept art, 3D renders, sketches and more, accompanied by detailed developer commentary, this book showcases the amazing characters and locations found on Lara's continuing adventures.Trade Review"100% -- Phenomenal!" - Gaming Trend "Go pick it up now if you're a fan of the Tomb Raider franchise." - Entertainment Buddha "a great addition to any fan's collection" Fanbolt
£23.99
Chronicle Books The Art of Disney Postcards
Book SynopsisThis box of postcards representing Disney''s modern classics collects concept art—many pieces never before published—and final frames from ten iconic films made since Disney''s renaissance spanning from The Little Mermaid to Big Hero 6.Copyright ©2015 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
£19.19
Titan Books Ltd Diablo Bestiary - The Book of Adria
Book SynopsisSanctuary is home to some of the most dangerous creatures to pull themselves from the pits of hell. Tread lightly, and never fall prey to monsters with the Diablo Bestiary. A celebration of the corrupted beasts and grotesque enemies that players have slain across the franchise's history, this book is the perfect companion to guide you through the next layer of torment.
£21.24
Viction Workshop Ltd Botanical Inspiration: Nature in Art and
Book SynopsisHeadquartered in the heart of Asia, victionary connects creative talents and enthusiasts from all over the world through original concepts, intriguing graphic approaches, and innovative printing techniques. Founded by Victor Cheung in 2001, viction workshop ltd. provides fresh perspectives, timeless inspiration, and pure visual delight through its publishing brand, viction:ary. Aside from art, illustration, and graphic design-related titles, viction:ary also publishes travel guides and children's books. To that end, we welcome you to join us in spreading the joy of print to every corner of the world. https://victionary.com/pages/about-us
£24.00
Viction Workshop Ltd Futuria Art of the SciFi Age
Book SynopsisHeadquartered in the heart of Asia, victionary connects creative talents and enthusiasts from all over the world through original concepts, intriguing graphic approaches, and innovative printing techniques. Founded by Victor Cheung in 2001, viction workshop ltd. provides fresh perspectives, timeless inspiration, and pure visual delight through its publishing brand, viction:ary. Aside from art, illustration, and graphic design-related titles, viction:ary also publishes travel guides and children's books. To that end, we welcome you to join us in spreading the joy of print to every corner of the world. https://victionary.com/pages/about-us
£25.60
Titan Books Ltd Alien: The Blueprints
Book SynopsisTechnical drawings of all the major ships and vehicles from the Alien movies, presented in incredible detail. Includes iconic spacecraft like the Nostromo, the Sulaco and the Covenant. Alien: The Blueprints is a collection of brand new blueprints of all the major vehicles, ships and technology of the Alien movie universe. Artist Graham Langridge delves deep into the concept art, set designs and photography to recreate full and accurate blueprints of the drop ship, the Sulaco, the Nostromo and many more. Covering all the movies including Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, this is a must-have for any Alien fan. * Large-format pages reveal these technical drawings in breathtaking detail. * Gatefold pages allow for large vessels like the Sulaco and the Covenant to be shown at a greater size. * Includes the Covenant, the lander and the cargo lifter from Alien: CovenantTrade Review“a must-have collectible and reference guide for any card-carrying Alien aficionado” - SYFY“This book coupled with Titan Books’ latest The Making of Alien, are perfect for the celebration of the movie’s initial release 40 years ago” - Geekisphere
£25.49
Victionary DARK INSPIRATION: 20th Anniversary Edition:
Book SynopsisThere is something morbidly fascinating about the dark and grotesque. Although it is human nature to tiptoe around the uncomfortable (or avoid it altogether), some artists are inspired by the unsettling to create intriguing works of art that push the boundaries of normality and provoke viewers into exploring their fears and taboos. There are also others who use them as springboards of the imagination to express their innermost feelings and question the often-grim realities of existence.In conjunction with Victionary’s 20th anniversary, the new edition of ‘DARK INSPIRATION’ combines most of the projects from the first two best-selling titles of the same name along with new work into one meaty celebration of the macabre. Featuring chilling depictions of childhood reveries, folklore, mysteries, and death in a variety of styles and interpretations, each project serves unconventionally as a celebration of life in all its gruesome glory. With contributions from: Aitch, Akino Kondoh, Aleksandra Waliszewska, Alessandro Sicioldr Bianchi, Alex Garant, Alice Lin, Amandine Urruty, Audrey Kawasaki, Bene Rohlmann, Dadu Shin, Dan Hillier, Daniel Martin Diaz, Danny Van Ryswyk, David Ho, dromsjel, Eero Lampinen, Eika, Elisa Ancori, Erik Mark Sandberg, Evelyn Bencicova, Fabian Mérelle, Fiona Roberts, Francesco Brunotti, Francois Robert, Fuco Ueda, Gabriel Isak, Giacomo Carmagnola, Guim Tió Zarraluki, Hannes Hummel, Heiko Müller, James Jean, Januz Miralles, Jeff Mcmillan, Jesse Auersalo, Jim Johnson Tsang, Jon Beinart, Jules Julien, Justin Nelson, Kate Macdowell, Katy Horan, Kayan Kwok, Kim Simonsson, Kotaro Chiba, Lala Gallardo, Lola Dupre, Lostfish, Mariana Magdaleno, merve morkoç (Lakormis), Mia Mäkilo, Michael Reedy, Miranda Meeks, Nadja Jovanovic, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Oleg Dou, Olivia Knapp, Paola Rojas H & David Perez, Paul Hollingworth, Raffaello De Vito, Raul Oprea aka Saddo, Richard Colman, Ryan Oliver, Sergio Mora / Agency Rush, Tara McPherson, Till Rabus, Tim Lee, Yido, Yoshitoshi Kanemaki, Yuka Yamaguchi, Yury Ustsinau, and Zhou Fan
£25.60
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Enchanted
Book Synopsis For hundreds of years, artists have been inspired by the imaginative potential of fantasy. Unlike science fiction, which is based on fact, fantasy presents an impossible reality - a universe where dragons breathe fire, angels battle demons, and magicians weave spells. Published to coincide with a major exhibition organised by the Norman Rockwell Museum, this handsome volume reveals how artists have brought to life mythology, fables, and fairy tales, as well as modern epics like The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. The main text of Enchanted, by exhibition curator Jesse Kowalski, traces the emergence of the themes of fantasy in the world''s civilisations, and the development of fantasy illustration from the Old Masters to the Victorian fairy painters, to Golden Age illustrators like Howard Pyle and Arthur Rackham, to classic cover artists like Frank Frazetta and Boris Vallejo, to emerging talents like Anna Dittmann and Victo Ngai. Additional essays by distinguished contributors address particular aspects of fantasy illustration, such as the relationship between science and fantasy in the19th century, and the illustrators of Robert E. Howard. Enchanted features more than 180 colour illustrations, including numerous stunning full-page reproductions. This handsome volume is a must-have reference for artists and illustrators, and a delight for all lovers of fantasy.
£28.79
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc 101 Super Cute Things to Draw
Book Synopsis101 Super Cute Things to Draw features more than 100 step-by-step drawing projects to teach beginning and aspiring artists how to draw simple and adorable illustrations.Trade Review"If you're looking to hone your drawing skills, 101 Super Cute Things to Draw is a great place to start. It includes 101 step-by-step lessons for constructing adorable art out of basic shapes and building upon them. In time, you'll even be able to take what you learned and apply it to your own ultra-adorable art." * Sweety High *"Five Stars. With so many ideas, your options are seemingly endless, can be used in a variety of settings, and are another option to keep the kids occupied." * Manhattan Book Review *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TOOLS & MATERIALS DRAWING TIPS & TECHNIQUES USING COLOR CREATING TEXTURES & PATTERNS EVERYDAY OBJECTS 1. Books 2. Vase 3. Teacup 4. Teapot 5. Cookie Jar 6. Milk Carton 7. Coffee Cup 8. Pillow 9. Socks 10. Cozy Hat 11. Headphones 12. Backpack 13. Camera 14. Picnic Basket 15. Umbrella 16. Birdhouse 17. Balloons 18. Lantern 19. Fairy House 20. Terrarium FOOD 21. Bubble Tea 22. Ice Cream 23. Waffles 24. Stack of Pancakes 25. Cinnamon Bun 26. Donut 27. Pie 28. Slice of Cake 29. Cupcake 30. Croissant 31. Loaf of Bread 32. Bacon & Eggs 33. Pizza Slice 34. Taco 35. Burger 36. Avocado 37. Sushi Roll 38. Nigiri Sushi 39. Bowl of Noodles 40. Steamed Dumplings 41. Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) 42. Onigiri (Rice Ball) 43. Dango 44. Toaster Pastry 45. Caramel Apple 46. Pumpkin 47. Watermelon Slice 48. Pineapple 49. Cherries 50. Chocolate Strawberry NATURE 51. Amanita Mushroom 52. Beech Mushrooms 53. Bunch of Flowers 54. Jade Plant 55. Cactus 56. Bunny Succulent 57. Pancake Plant 58. Snake Plant 59. Spider 60. Dragonfly 61. Ladybug 62. Caterpillar 63. Butterfly 64. Snail 65. Leaves 66. Tiny Forest 67. Mountains 68. Shooting Star 69. Rainbows & Clouds 70. Moon & Stars ANIMALS 71. Fox 72. Squirrel 73. Raccoon 74. Bear 75. Llama 76. Red Panda 77. Giant Panda 78. Sloth 79. Giraffe 80. Lion 81. Koala 82. Sheep 83. Cow 84. Bunny 85. Bird 86. Hedgehog 87. Guinea Pig 88. Dog 89. Cat 90. Dumbo Octopus 91. Whale FANTASY CREATURES 92. Mermaid 93. Fairy 94. Alien 95. Yeti 96. Dragon 97. Griffin 98. Pegasus 99. Centaur 100. Jackalope 101. Unicorn ABOUT THE AUTHOR
£13.49
Titan Books Ltd The Art of Diablo Volume II
Book SynopsisIn Sanctuary, a new age of terror is unleashed...
£35.99
Titan Books Ltd The Art of Destiny
Book SynopsisThis elegant, collectible book presents the powerful concept art created for Destiny, featuring breathtaking imagery that captures the cinematic feel of its universe. Covering everything from the earliest sketches of the Guardians' armor to dilapidated cities on distant planets, this exploration of the art behind the year's biggest new gaming franchise details the incredible artistic development of each class, vehicle, and planet. With hundreds of stunning sketches, character illustrations, pieces of concept art, environments, and more, The Art of Destiny will explore the game's sweeping world, grand scope, and vibrant visuals.
£31.99
Titan Books Ltd The Art of Borderlands 3
Book SynopsisThe Art of Borderlands explores the creation and iconic design of Gearbox Software's award-winning hit video game series. The Art of Borderlands is a breathtaking celebration of Gearbox Software's critically acclaimed role-playing shooter video game series. Featuring hundreds of pieces of dynamic concept art, this book includes full-colour images that illustrate how the Borderlands team brought the game's larger-than-life characters, expansive world, and diverse array of weapons to life. Experience the danger and distinctive beauty of Pandora like never before with this comprehensive collection of sketches, paintings, character studies, and more. Featuring exclusive interviews with the artists and developers who created Pandora, The Art of Borderlands is a must-have collector's item for every Vault Hunter.
£28.00
Titan Books Ltd The Art of Assassin's Creed Origins
Book SynopsisHaving taken players all the way to the gateway to the modern world in Syndicate, Assassin's Creed once again takes fans on an adventure through history. The Art of Assassin's Creed Origins collates hundreds of concept arts, including sketches, final paintings, and 3D Renders, alongside in-depth commentary from the artists and developers, representing the ultimate insight into the design processes behind the game.Trade Review“gorgeously made” - Gamers Sphere “an incredible compilation of images” Adventures In Poor Taste“a comprehensive and breathtaking look at the world Ubisoft has brought to life...It’s a beautiful companion that gives backstory to the living world of Bayek the Medjay” - Gaming Trend“perhaps the best [art of book] I’ve come across” - Nerdspan“The Art of Assassin’s Creed origins will surely give fans a larger appreciation for all of the details within the game, large and small, and is a great gift for fans of the series...the quality Titan Books put into its products is unmatched, and the content within is fascinating, making the purchase absolutely worth it.” - XBox Addict
£23.99
Titan Books Ltd Halo The Art of Building Worlds
Book SynopsisCharting the glorious decade that spans Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo: Reach, Halo: The Great Journey is a lavish and spectacular review of ten years of groundbreaking game art brought together in one place as never before. Halo: The Great Journey is the ultimate gallery of the Halo universe - from characters to weapons and much more; with sketches and concept art by acclaimed artists such as Ashley Wood, the detailed interiors and sweeping landscapes of Alex Chu, and Frank Capezzuto''s breathtaking spacescapes. In addition there is art from Halo: Legends - the anime DVD - book covers, comic pages, marketing images and more; plus an introduction from the face of Halo, Frank O''Connor. A celebration of visual splendor - from the Spartans themselves to the breathtaking vistas of dawn breaking on an alien world - Halo: The Great Journey is dramatic, grandiose and utterly awesome.
£23.99
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Bibliophilia 100 Literary Postcards
Book Synopsis100 stunning postcards of 50 famous literary quotes, perfect for any book lover Nothing speaks to us like great literature. It presents us with truth, challenges, humor, and delight. This collection of 100 postcards showcases bold graphic interpretations of 50 of the greatest literary quotes of all time. From Virginia Wolf to Oscar Wilde, from Brontë to Poe to Austen, each piece will spark your imagination and kindle your creative spirit. Cards range from an F. Scott Fitzgerald quote set against a Jazz Age champagne glass, to Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights visualized as puzzle pieces, to Immanuel Kant's musings juxtaposed with a constellation-filled night sky.This is the perfect stationery for any bibliophile, and a set sure to be repurposed by many design and decor buffs for wall art.
£14.39
Laurence King Publishing Creating a Brand Identity: A Guide for Designers
Book SynopsisCreating a brand identity is a fascinating and complex challenge for the graphic designer. It requires practical design skills and creative drive as well as an understanding of marketing and consumer behaviour. This practical handbook is a comprehensive introduction to this multifaceted process. Exercises and examples highlight the key activities undertaken by designers to create a successful brand identity, including defining the audience, analyzing competitors, creating mood boards, naming brands, designing logos, presenting to clients, rebranding and launching the new identity. Case studies throughout the book are illustrated with brand identities from around the world, including a diverse range of industries digital media, fashion, advertising, product design, packaging, retail and more.
£18.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC An Introduction to Service Design
Book SynopsisA comprehensive introduction to designing services according to the needs of the customer or participants, this book addresses a new and emerging field of design and the disciplines that feed and result from it.Despite its intrinsic multidisciplinarity, service design is a new specialization of design in its own right. Responding to the challenges of and providing holisitic, creative and innovative solutions to increasingly complex contemporary societies, service design now represents an integrative and advanced culture of design. All over the world new design studios are defining their practice as service design while long established design and innovation consultancies are increasingly embracing service design as a key capacity within their offering. Divided into two parts to allow for specific reader requirements, Service Design starts by focusing on main service design concepts and critical aspects. Part II offers a methodological overview and practical tools for the servicTrade ReviewThe book covers a needed niche of bibliography in Service Design and it completely achieves the goal set ... We would recommend it to anyone curious to know more about the field, as an essential introductory book to Service Design or for educators teaching this crucial and exciting discipline. * The Design Journal *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Part 1: INTRODUCTION TO SERVICES Chapter 1: Defining Services Chapter 2: The Service Economy Chapter 3: Digital Services Chapter 4: Services for Public Interest Chapter 5: The Politics of Service Design Chapter 6: Designing for Services Part 2: THE SERVICE DESIGN PROCESS Chapter 7: Getting Started in the Service Design Process Chapter 8. Research and Analysis Chapter 9. Generating Service Design Concepts Chapter 10. Prototyping, Testing, Iterating Chapter 11. Implementing and Evaluating Services Chapter 12. Service Design Core Capabilities Glossary Bibliography Index
£34.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Becoming a Successful Illustrator
Book SynopsisGet ready to enter the working world of illustration with this freshly updated second edition of Brazell and Davies's Becoming a Successful Illustrator. This edition features even more Spotlight on' sections, with advice from practicing illustrators as well as the people that commission them. You can enjoy added coverage in fields such as moving image, character illustration and social media. There are also new exercises to get you started planning and building your business, and over 200 inspirational examples of artwork, most of which are new to this edition. You can expect practical tips on how to seek work, how to market yourself and how to run your illustration business in an enterprising way, with advice that will prove useful long after your first commission. Building on the resources of the first edition, this continues to be the must-have guide to practicing professionally as an illustrator.Featured illustrators include: Millie MarottaMark UlriksenNatsko SekiEllen WeinTrade ReviewI think it’s a great book, exactly the kind of thing that you need when you are starting out in illustration, really informative and helpful. * David Roberts, illustrator *This is a comprehensive book, and along with its glossy pages and accessible layout, it’s a winner for anyone you know, including students, seriously considering the profession. * Digital Arts *[The authors] understand their subject and audience perfectly and do a wonderful job in communicating one to the other. * Dwayne Bell, Lecturer in Graphic Design and Illustration, University of Cumbria *I never make my students buy books, unless they are books they’ll keep on their shelves after graduating. This is one of those exceptions * Marius Valdes, University of South Carolina, USA *Table of ContentsCHAPTER ONE: ILLUSTRATION ENTERPRISE Understanding illustration Where do illustrators work? Spotlight on... Nancy Liang Spotlight on... Tommy Doyle Spotlight on... Marcos Chin Skills in art and design Attitude Spotlight on... Ben Newman Knowledge Spotlight on... Rebecca Mock Evaluating your strengths and weaknesses CHAPTER TWO: THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD OF THE ILLUSTRATOR Your commissioners Professionalism Journalistic awareness Spotlight on... Sarajo Frieden How to contact potential clients Spotlight on... Gabrielle Adamson CHAPTER THREE: THE ART OF SELF PROMOTION How do I get myself known? Spotlight on... Alexandra Zsigmond Setting goals Spotlight on... Sarah Williams The different forms of promotion Spotlight on... Jack Teagle Promoting yourself online Spotlight on... Sarah McIntyre Competitions, exhibitions and trade fairs Internships and work experience Spotlight on... Mark Smith Spotlight on... Libby McMullin Spotlight on... Matthew Shearer, Bernstein & Andriulli CHAPTER FOUR: GETTING YOUR WORK SEEN Organizing your folio and website Visual literacy Spotlight on... Tad Carpenter Agent representation Spotlight on... Ulla Puggaard Spotlight on... Andrea D’Aquino Spotlight on... Cachetejack CHAPTER FIVE: SECURING WORK The stages of forming a contract The terms of an agreement Who owns the rights? Spotlight on... Caroline Attia Larivière CHAPTER SIX: FINANCE AND RUNNING A BUSINESS Freelance work vs employment Spotlight on... Laura Hughes Managing your business Managing your finances Additional sources of income Activities Appendix
£26.99
FUEL Publishing Soviet Space Dogs
Book SynopsisOn 3 November 1957, the dog Laika was the first Earth-born creature to enter space, making her instantly famous around the world. She did not return. Her death, a few hours after launching, transformed her into a legendary symbol of sacrifice.
£21.21
Laurence King Publishing The Logo Design Idea Book
Book SynopsisThe Logo Design Idea Book is an accessible introduction to the key elements of good logo design, including insights into the logos of iconic brands.This guide is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to learn the basic about designing a logo. The book introduces the key elements of good logo design and is perfect for graphic design and branding inspiration.Written by Steven Heller and Gail Anderson, world''s leading authorities on design, The Logo Design Idea Book includes 50 logo examples of good ideas in the service of representation, reputation and identification.Arrows, swashes, swooshes, globes, sunbursts and parallel, vertical and horizontal lines, words, letters, shapes and pictures. Logos are the most ubiquitous and essential of all graphic design devices, representing ideas, beliefs and, of course, things. They primarily identify products, businesses and institutions but they are also associated, hopefully in a positive way, with the ethos or philosophy of those entities.Perfect for students, beginners or anyone curious about logo design!Chapters include: Give personality to letters Develop a memorable monogram Make a symbol carry the weight Transform from one identity to another Make a mnemonic Illustrate with wit and humor Include secret signsGet more design inspiration from other Idea Books: The Graphic Design Idea Book The Illustration Idea Book The Typography Idea Book
£13.49
Telos Publishing Ltd The Who Adventures: The Art and History of Virgin
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£31.49
Counter-Print Fashion Play
Book SynopsisFashion Play is an enchanting book illustrated by Lesley Barnes. Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and fashion becomes an endless playground. The book is divided into three sections, allowing you to mix and match fashion outfits in a delightfully playful manner. The possibilities are as boundless as your own imagination. Fashion lovers of all ages will find endless joy in curating their own sartorial masterpieces. Whether you're a budding fashionista or a seasoned trendsetter, this interactive book will inspire you to experiment, express and embrace your unique sense of style. Features 8 cover variations, orders will be selected at random.
£13.50
Taschen GmbH Rock Covers
Book SynopsisAlbum art is indelibly linked to our collective musical memories; when you think of your favorite albums, you picture the covers. Many photographers, illustrators, and art directors have become celebrities from their album artworks—the best examples of which will go down in history as permanent fixtures in popular culture. Paying tribute to this art form, Rock Covers brings you a compilation of more than 750 remarkable album covers, from legendary to rare record releases. Artists as varied as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Sex Pistols, Pink Floyd, The Cure, Iron Maiden, and Sonic Youth are gathered together in celebration of the cover art that defined their albums and their cult status. Each cover is accompanied by a fact sheet listing the art director, photographer or illustrator, year, label, and more, while nearly 250 records that marked particular turning points for a band, an artist, or the music genre, are highlighted with short descriptions. This far-reaching catalog of visualized rock is contextualized with insider interviews with five professionals who shaped the history of rock, and by top-10 record lists from ten leading rock collectors.Trade Review“The material is wonderful. The subject merits so thorough and authoritative an account and caption details are good.” * The Spectator *“A lovingly and illuminatingly annotated journey.” * Metal Hammer *“The ultimate rock’n’roll art book.” * instyle.co.uk *“…as is the case with any TASCHEN book, you can rest assured it will look as good on display as it will when you’re flipping through the pages and listening to some Pink Floyd.” * coolmaterial.com *“A full anthology of familiar – and wonderfully obscure – rock albums.” * Nylon Magazine *“For hardcore record collectors or appreciators of physical media, it’s a great tribute to an art form that we hope remains relevant for a long time.” * uncrate.com *
£45.00
Die Gestalten Verlag Designing Brands: A Collaborative Approach to
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£28.00
Ludion Kerry James Marshall. The Rythm Mastr: This Is
Book SynopsisKerry James Marshall (b.1955, Birmingham, Alabama) is one of the leading contemporary artists of his time. Internationally renowned for his revolutionary portraits of Black subjects, Marshall's work interrogates Western art history from the Renaissance to 20th-century American Abstraction challenging and recontextualizing the canon to include themes and depictions that have been historically omitted. He lives and works in Chicago. Michele Robecchi is a writer and editor based in London.
£34.00
Design Studio Press Science of Creature Design: Understanding Animal
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£30.39
Taschen GmbH 20th Century Classic Cars
Book SynopsisTime-travel through the Automobile Age with a collection that puts you in the driver’s seat. 20th Century Classic Cars offers a lush visual history of the automobile, decade by decade, via 400-plus print advertisements from the Jim Heimann Collection. Using imagery culled from a century of auto advertising, this book traces the evolution of the auto from horseless carriage to rocket on wheels—and beyond. With an introduction and chapter text by former New York Times automotive writer Phil Patton, as well as an illustrated timeline, this volume highlights the technological innovations, major manufacturers and dealers, historical events, and influence of popular culture on car design.Trade Review“A brisk spin down a Madison Avenue memory lane, automotive division.” * The New York Times *
£18.00
