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Book SynopsisUnfolding five decades of design, collaboration and cultural impact from one of the most iconic sneaker brands of all timePublished to accompany the fall 2024 exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, this volume explores the design history of Nike, one of the world?s most revered sports brands. The exhibition catalog follows the evolution of the company?s design culture, tracing milestones, iconic objects and inspirations across their 50-year legacy. It also highlights Nike?s scientific research, which always begins with close examination of the body in motion, ultimately melding technology, function and aesthetics.The book features a wealth of previously unseen materials including rarities and one-offs from the company?s early days in the 1960s, original design drawings and prototypes of iconic sneaker models, historical documents and films, and the results of collaborations with creative figures such as Virgil Abloh and Marc Newson. It also illuminates the stories behind iconic objects and innovations, such as the development of the first waffle sole in the kitchen of Nike cofounder Bill Bowerman, or the story of the Tennessee State University Tigerbelles, a team of Black female athletes during the Black Power era in the United States.Leading design historians provide essays on diverse topics including the use of graphics, collaborative relationships with athletes and fashion designers, advanced R&D and more. In addition, the book features excerpted interviews with over 50 figures who have played a key role in Nike?s history, arranged in a readable conversational format. Not just for ?sneakerheads,? the book provides deep insight into one of the world?s most sophisticated design entities and the relationship between product design, technical innovation and social change.

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Book SynopsisR. Crumb’s obsessions—from sex to the Bible, music, politics, and the vicissitudes and obscenities of daily life—are chronicled in this comprehensive book of work by the illustrious American comic artist.Instrumental in the formation of the underground comics scene in San Francisco during the 1960s and 1970s, Crumb has ruptured and expanded the boundaries of the graphic arts, redefining comics and cartoons as countercultural art forms. Presenting a slice of Crumb’s unique universe, this book features a wide array of printed matter culled from the artist’s five-decade career—tear sheets of drawings and comics taken directly from the publications where the works first appeared, magazine and album covers, broadsides from the 1960s and 1970s, tabloids from San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury, Oakland, Manhattan’s Lower East Side, and other counterculture enclaves, as well as exhibition ephemera. Complementing this volume are historical works from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that have inspired Crumb and pages from his rarely seen sketchbooks from the 1970s and 1980s that reveal his exemplary skill as a draftsman. Documenting the critically acclaimed exhibition Drawing for Print: Mind Fucks, Kultur Klashes, Pulp Fiction & Pulp Fact by the Illustrious R. Crumb at David Zwirner, New York, in 2019, curated by Robert Storr, this publication offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in Crumb’s singular mind. In the accompanying text, Storr explores the challenging nature of some of Crumb’s work and the importance of artists who take on the status quo.Table of ContentsA Propos R. Crumb: A Belligerently Belles Lettristic Apologia for the Fine Art of Combining Words and Pictures in Caricature, Cartooning, and Illustration by Robert Storr; A Few (Historical) Influences; Crumb's World

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Book SynopsisSymbols play an integral role in branding programs. This book explores the visual language of symbols according to their most basic element: form. Over 1,300 symbols from all over the world are here categorized by visual type, divested of all agendas, meanings, and messages that might be associated with them so that the effectiveness of their composition and impact can be assessed without distraction and so that the reader can enjoy them as a pictorial language in their own right.Every symbol is captioned with information on who it was designed for, who designed it, when, and what the symbol stands for. These sections are interspersed with short but detailed case studies featuring classic examples of symbols still in use, and exceptional examples of recently designed symbols.This comprehensive volume is an indispensable resource for designers working on identity systems, and an engaging showcase of this exciting field. Now in a compact format.

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Book Synopsis"Logotype mini is the definitive modern collection of logotypes, monograms and other text–based corporate marks." Creative Boom"…this is the kind of publication that makes you think about what a logo can really be" Cent Magazine"…you''re bound to find something worth finding in LogoType" Computer ArtsFeaturing more than 1,300 international typographic identities, by around 250 design studios, this is an indispensable handbook for every design studio, providing a valuable resource to draw on in branding and corporate identity projects.Logotype is truly international, and features the world''s outstanding identity designers. Examples are drawn not just from Western Europe and North America but also Australia, South Africa, the Far East, Israel, Iran, South America, and Eastern Europe. Contributing design firms include giants such as Pentagram, Vignelli Associates, Chermayeff & Geismar, Wolff Olins, Landor, Total Identity, and Ken Miki & Associates as well as dozens of highly creative, emerging studios. "…a resource for designers and design students alike" Design Week"…a great resource if you''re a professional or looking to rebrand" Advantage PhotoshopLogotype mini is an important and essential companion volume to Logo: The Reference Guide to Symbols and Logotypes (Michael Evamy) and Symbol (Steven Bateman and Angus Hyland) — also available in mini formats. • Features more than 1,300 typographic logos in use today around the world, sorted visually into 50+ categories• Handy, mini version of an essential resource for design professionals and students• Features around 40 "focus logotypes" examined in more detail• Must–have companion to Logo and Symbol minis"…this is an indispensable handbook for every design studio, providing a valuable resource to draw on in branding and corporate identity projects." Creative Boom

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Book SynopsisSince the dawn of modernism, visual and music production have had a particularly intimate relationship. From Luigi Russolo’s 1913 Futurist manifesto L’Arte dei Rumori (The Art of Noise) to Marcel Duchamp’s 1925 double-sided discs Rotoreliefs, the 20th century saw ever more fertile exchange between sounds and shapes, marks and melodies, and different fields of composition and performance. In Francesco Spampinato’s unique anthology of artists’ record covers, we discover the rhythm of this particular cultural history. The book presents 500 covers and records by visual artists from the 1950s through to today, exploring how modernism, Pop Art, Conceptual Art, postmodernism, and various forms of contemporary art practice have all informed this collateral field of visual production and supported the mass distribution of music with defining imagery that swiftly and suggestively evokes an aural encounter. Along the way, we find Jean-Michel Basquiat’s urban hieroglyphs for his own Tartown record label, Banksy’s stenciled graffiti for Blur, Damien Hirst’s symbolic skull for the Hours, and a skewered Salvador Dalí butterfly on Jackie Gleason’s Lonesome Echo. There are insightful analyses and fact sheets alongside the covers listing the artist, performer, album name, label, year of release, and information on the original artwork. Interviews with Tauba Auerbach, Shepard Fairey, Kim Gordon, Christian Marclay, Albert Oehlen, and Raymond Pettibon add personal accounts on the collaborative relationship between artists and musicians.Trade Review“Celebrates the records and artworks we’ve loved and re-loved over the decades.” * itsnicethat.com *“A comprehensive look at some of the most memorable artworks in music history.” * The Independent *“Art Record Covers is like the physical, 450-page incarnation of whiling away an afternoon browsing sticky shelves of album sleeves: occasionally letting a record reveal itself thanks to a pop of colour, or a weird design quirk, all the while coming into direct contact with some of pop culture’s greatest artists.” * anothermag.com *

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the author presents the perspectives of several authors and designers on how to achieve an emotional graphic design. Even though they are not absolute truths and there is no guarantee that if a designer follows those principles people will be emotional attached to the work, they will certainly bring them closer to that. Emotional design is a design that reflects on the crucial role emotions have in the human ability to understand the world, promising to enhance the quality of life of its audience. A successful emotion-driven design improves the relationship between the audience and the ‘product’, creating deep emotional bounds between the two. There are already many theories talking about emotional design in product design, industrial design, and even web design. But what about graphic design? This book aims to bring the graphic designer closer to delivering an emotion-driven design.

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Book SynopsisRevised edition: 20 additional methods, three new case studies and a new chapter to introduce life-centred design. This book introduces the reader to the changing role of design as a way of thinking and a framework for solving complex problems and achieving systemic change.This book introduces the reader to the changing role of design as a way of thinking and a framework for solving complex problems and achieving systemic change. It documents 80 methods that cover all stages of a design process, providing actionable guidance for applying the methods across a range of projects. The methods are complemented by seven case studies to demonstrate their application in different domains, from designing interfaces for autonomous vehicles to addressing health and wellbeing. Free templates and resources, available at designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com, make this a great resource for design educators as well as practitioners leading workshops in their organisation or looking for inspiration to transform their practice.In this revised edition, the authors look beyond the human-centred design paradigm and provide an introduction to life-centred design. This extended focus is reinforced through design methods for considering the broader ecosystem in which products and services are used, including the use of natural resources, ethical concerns and the long-term impact of design decisions.

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Book SynopsisThe Art of Deus Ex Universe is the ultimate gallery of art From Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, featuring over 300 images, including sketches and concept art. With commentary throughout from the world-renowned art team, this extraordinary collection of groundbreaking game art depicts a dystopian future where mankind has evolved...at the cost at its humanity.Trade Review“Deus Ex fans will definitely want The Art of Deus Ex Universe book as part of their collection.” - Retrenders

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Book SynopsisAssassin's Creed Syndicate takes players into the underbelly of Victorian London at a time when the Industrial Revolution is in full swing. This volume contains hundreds of never-before-seen concept arts, including sketches, final paintings, 3D renders and texture studies, all sitting alongside insightful and comprehensive commentary from the artists and developers. This volume goes deeper into Ubisoft's artistic process than any other art book!Trade Review“Beautifully rendered illustrations that cover characters, elements, and the city itself..flanked by facts and descriptions of the thoughts that went into the designs. If you love behind-the-scenes stuff and Assassin’s Creed, then this book is for you.” - Brutal Gamer gift guide“The Art of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate features a lot of gorgeous painted artwork and will be a delight for lovers of the video game series, painted art, and late 1800s industrial England.” - Die Hard Game Fan“It is a pleasure to read” - Artbook Passion “A beautiful coffee table book” - Irate Gamer"Each of the books’ 192 pages is absolutely covered in gloriously bleak artwork covering the many boroughs that make up the world of Syndicate. You’ll also find plenty of fascinating concept art and early renderings of the iconic Assassin’s gear as it shifted to a fittingly industrialized Steampunk -inspired aesthetic over the course of the game’s two-year development cycle." - Hey Poor Player"Gives us a detailed look at how the visuals of the game came together." - Aint it Cool Gift Guide “Beautifully rendered illustrations that cover characters, elements, and the city itself coat the heavy-stock pages and are flanked by facts and descriptions of the thoughts that went into the designs. If you love behind-the-scenes stuff and Assassin’s Creed, then this book is for you.” - Brutal Gamer "If you are a fan of the game, or just a fan of gorgeous concept art, this book continues a string of amazing collections from Titan Books." - Gaming Trend"A beautiful book that would fit into any gamer’s library." - Gamers Sphere“The overall book is very detailed and interested to read, especially for fans of the AC series. It offers a full view of the major aspects of the game and it’s interesting to see some of the original concept work and how much development went into things many fans may look at as simple minutiae of a hit game” - Entertainment Buddha

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Book SynopsisThe original Stickerbomb was the first and only book dedicated to showcasing the diversity and wealth of sticker art. Discover 30 brand-new stickers in this fully revised and updated celebratory edition. This collectable, fully-peelable sticker book, filled with illustration, graffiti and graphic art features an amazing collection of over 280 specially commissioned stickers by artists, illustrators and graffiti artists from around the world. Stickers are an essential part of the street art movement, inexpensive and easy to produce, they often act as an informal business card for graffiti artists, and a quick and effective promotional tool for many designers and illustrators. The Stickerbomb books have been celebrating this often overlooked art form for over fifteen years. Also in the series: Stickerbomb 2, Stickerbomb Monsters, Stickerbomb Letters, Stickerbomb XL, Stickerbomb Skulls, Stickerbomb Skate,

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Book SynopsisPart design history, part trip down musical memory lane, this anthology of jazz album artwork is above all a treasure trove of creative and cultural inspiration. Spanning half a century, it assembles the most daring and dynamic jazz cover designs that helped make and shape not only a musical genre but also a particular way of experiencing life. From the 1940s through to the decline of LP production in the early 1990s, each chosen cover design is distinct in the way it complements the energy of the album’s music with its own visual rhythms of frame, line, text, and form. To satisfy even the most demanding of music geeks, each record cover is accompanied by a fact sheet listing performer and album name, art director, photographer, illustrator, year, label, and more.Trade Review“The quintessential coffee table book and the perfect conversation piece for relaxing with a friend over cocktails and listening to Ella Fitzgerald or Lady Day.” * Boston Spirit *“Anyone with a love for jazz or design should have this publication.” * complex.com *"A visual feast of 12-inch-square draughtsmanship and photography at its finest." * Artists & Illustrators *

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Book SynopsisExtravagant in concept, exuberant in spirit, elaborate in design, Baroque art and architecture flourished in 17th-century Europe. These engravings by a noted French artist perfectly embody the Baroque sensibility through architectural ornaments, decorative motifs, lush florals and foliates, borders, and other striking design elements. 46 illustrations.

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Book SynopsisAs McCarthyism swept across the United States and capitalism was king, white America enjoyed a feeling of pride and security that was reflected in advertising. Carelessly flooding society with dangerous misinformation, companies in the 50s promoted everything from vacations in Las Vegas, where guests could watch atomic bombs detonate, to cigarettes as healthy mood-enhancers, promoted by a baby who claims his mother feels better after she smokes a Marlboro. From “The World’s Finest Automatic Washer” to the Cadillac which “Gives a Man a New Outlook,” you’ll find a colorful plethora of ads for just about anything the dollar could buy. Oh, and “Have you noticed how many of your neighbors are using Herman Miller furniture these days?” If only you could really travel back in time and pick up a few chairs for your collection...Trade Review“A rose-tinted trip back to the golden age of advertising.” * ShortList *“Anyone who approaches with questions about how people lived, ate, felt and consumed in earlier decades will find the TASCHEN ad books an excellent investment.” * The Toronto Star *

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Book SynopsisForty of Victorian master's most famous designs for wallpapers, chintzes, velveteens, tapestries, tiles, carpets, and more. Reproduced from original color plates of The Art of William Morris.

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Book SynopsisWe find ourselves square in the middle of one of the greatest periods in music packaging. Events such as Record Store Day have pushed collectible packaging back to the cultural forefront; millennials have started buying physical records; and hip clothing outlets devote massive amounts of space to record players and racks of LPs. The designers collected here are at the forefront of this movement. Some have been working in the music industry for decades, while others are fresh on the scene. They all share a desire to elevate the simple record cover and the wrapping that surrounds these products into something more, something special, something unique, something memorable. Lifelong music fans, they pour every ounce of creative energy into coming up with solutions worthy of the music inside. They also need to be inventive in how they accomplish this. Coming up with a great concept in a sketch during a meeting and actually seeing it to fruition and sitting on a shelf in a record store are two different things. As Paula Scher details in her interview, today's designers are faced with a very different task than the record sleeve designers of the past. Outside of the mega stars, budgets are more or less non-existent, yet the pressure to deliver something jaw-dropping and mind-blowing remains. Packed with innovative artworks by one-of-a-kind designers, this is the definitive guide to album cover design in the 21st century.Trade Review'A must for audiophiles and design fans alike' - StuffTable of ContentsIntroduction • Braulio Amadao, Portugal/USA • Bad People Good Things, USA • Jonathan Barnbrook, UK • Robert Beatty, USA • Chris Bigg, UK • Interview with Stefan Sagmeister • Featured: Dean Blackwood & Susan Archie • Daniel Castrejon, Mexico • Michael Cina, USA • Jacob Escobedo, USA • Jad Fair, USA • Feld, Germany • Interview with Art Chantry • Featured: Eric Carlson • Oliver Hibert, USA • Jacob Gronbech Jensen, Denmark • Mario Hugo, USA • Hvass & Hannibal, Denmark • Invisible Creature, USA • Morning Breath, USA • Interview: Paula Scher • Featured: Ben Newman • Non-Format, Norway/USA • Darren Orloff, Australia • Leif Podhajsky, Australia/Germany • Brian Roettinger, USA • Sam Ryser, USA • Interview: Spencer Drate & Judith Salavetz • Featured : Henry Owings • SchultzSchultz, USA • Sonnenzimmer, USA • Sub Pop Design Department, USA • Featured: Stijn Anseel • Featured: Agi Morawska • Featured: Heike-Karin Foll

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Book SynopsisDelve into the art of menswear illustration and learn what it takes to create professional, praiseworthy fashion sketches.With over 300 color examples, illustrator and educator Lamont O''Neal uses a mixture of watercolor, marker, pencil and digital tools to help you master fundamentals such as anatomy and proportion. Later chapters focus on garment drawing, the principles of balance and movement as well classic poses and how they can highlight a design.There''s also a guide to the history of menswear illustration, with introductions to some of the most influential practitioners and discussion of how to develop your own individual style by using hand drawing as an expression of individual style and creativity. There are also reference photographs showing how sketches and illustrations relate to the finished garment, making this the ultimate guide to drawing and rendering the male fashion figure.Profiles: Cody Cannon, Carlos Aponte, Mengjie Di, Brian Lane, Ryan McMenamy, Emee MathTrade ReviewAn extensive and enlightening examination of the history of men’s fashion illustration, documented by art and tutorials that inspire. -- Bil Donovan, Fashion Illustrator and Dior Beauty Artist-in-ResidenceA thorough and much-needed book for both the student and professional, Lamont’s illustrations throughout the book make the learning experience an appealing delight. -- Professor Steven Stipelman, Fashion Institute of Technology, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Introduction The Fashionable Male: A Brief History in Four Figures 1. Men’s Fashion Illustration: An Overview The Golden Age of Men’s Fashion Illustration The Post-War Years: 1945–1960 The Silver Age of Men’s Fashion Men’s Fashion Illustration Today: 1990– 2. Drawing the Male Fashion Figure What makes a good fashion drawing? What is the difference between a design sketch and a fashion illustration? Proportion Basic anatomy and the simplified construction of the figure The Principal Bones of the Body The Muscles of the Body A Simplified Construction of the Figure The Upper Torso Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet Drawing the Male Head Art Supplies 3. Movement The Balance or Center Front Action Lines Contrapposto Walking Poses Foreshortening Gestures 4. Drawing the Clothed Figure: Creating Dimension Line and Contour Shape Within Shape Mass Directions 5. Drawing the Garment: Details The Basics: Suit and Blazer Outerwear Knits and Sweaters Sportswear Accessories: Hats, Shoes, and Bags 6. Rendering Techniques Color Rendering: Marker, Watercolor, Gouache, Color Pencil Collage and Mixed Media Pattern and Texture: Herringbone, Checks, Plaids, and Stripes, Fur, Tweeds, Knits, Leather, Sheer and Shiny Fabrics Technical Drawings: Flats and Floats 7. Digital Art Converting Hand Drawn Figures into Digital Design Sketches Creating Digital Freehand Drawings Developing Analog and Digital Garment Flats 8. Profiles Cody Cannon Carlos Aponte Mengjie Di Brian Lane Ryan McMenamy Emee Mathew Francisco Cortés Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFashion illustration is skilful and inventive, and the best fashion illustrators can fulfil a brief creatively using their own unique approach. Visually-led and extremely accessible, this book is the go-to resource for anyone wanting to develop their own style. Easy-to-follow exercises are designed to build confidence and encourage experimentation as readers develop essential skills and learn simple and effective tips and tricks. With concise, accessible chapters on topics such as proportion, movement, line, shape and volume as well as sections on tricky areas such as hands and feet, Creative Fashion Illustration is essential reading for anyone looking to enhance their basic drawing skills. Whether coming to fashion illustration for the very first time, a student looking to develop their techniques and expand their portfolio, or even a more experienced illustrator looking for fresh ideas, this book is the ideal guide to imaginative fashion illustration that will stand out froTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Line 3. Silhouette 4. Light and Shade 5. Collage 6. Fabrics, Pattern, Texture/Use of Media 7. Drawing Design Details 8. Exaggeration 9. Drawing from Life 10. Movement 11. Proportion 12. Faces 13. Hands and Feet 14. Style Sheet 15. Inspiration 16. Showcase

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Book SynopsisEvolve is one of the most anticipated games of 2015, promising a groundbreaking multiplayer and boss-battle experience. The Art of Evolve chronicles each step in the creation of this highly innovative game, from character design to motion capture. This gorgeous coffee-table edition is a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at 2K's exhilarating new game, with extensive concept and development art and in-depth creator commentary.

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Book Synopsis"A logo should be distinctive, memorable and clear. To be great, it should do those things better than the rest." – Michael EvamyThis bestselling branding bible has provided graphic designers with an indispensable reference source for over a decade. Logo is now getting a revamp with the addition of over 300 new logos in this fully revised and updated edition.The book contains a vast visual collection of over 1,600 symbols and logotypes, including 300 brand new logos. All the logos are grouped into visual categories such as crosses, stars, crowns, animals and people, and are shown in black and white to further emphasise the visual form. The logos are from a diverse range of companies and includes design masters such as Paul Rand and Saul Bass alongside some of the most exciting work from contemporary designers.This compelling compendium takes the reader on a journey showing how each form has evolved through history. All logos are active and include household names like Disney, Apple, and Starbucks next to lesser known designs giving a comprehensive snapshot of the full scope of logo design. This is a complete, taxonomical guide to the history, development, and style of identity design.The must-have book for any graphic designer, student or type fanatic in a fully revised, updated edition."The next time you are tempted to design a logo, take a look at this book. Chances are, it has already been done. By raising the bar, this wonderful resource will make better designers of all of us." – Michael Bierut, Pentagram

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Book SynopsisCharacter Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.

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Book SynopsisThis fashion illustration anthology brings together the work of fifty contemporary artists, fashion designers and fashion illustrators. The book includes works by major figures in the industry such as Bil Donovan, Aurore de la Morinerie, Piet Paris, Daniel Egnéus, Cecilia Carlstedt and Amelie Hegardt, as well as young talents who have burst onto the scene with great success. The book begins with a brief introduction about the history and evolution of fashion illustration, followed by a series chapters devoted to the featured artists. Each chapter includes a brief presentation of the artist's career and style, an interview with the artist that touches on subject matter, sources of inspiration, techniques, influences and images of their work. All of the artists are from different backgrounds and generations, a fact made clear in the selection of works representing highly diverse styles and techniques (abstraction, realism, expressionism, figurativeness), reflecting the different ways of interpreting fashion from the point of view of fine arts.

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Book SynopsisWhen watching a masterful sketcher, it seems that they create elaborate sketches with ease, tracing their pencils on the page and bringing to life rich and detailed drawings. After sweating away hours trying to create a simple sketch, you may find that yours pales in comparison, looking amateurish and unprofessional. Why is it that you can't do what these 'masters' can? While many assume the difference comes down to accurate strokes and natural talent, you couldn't be further from the truth. Accuracy is not everything - confidence is. And, in this book, Hlavács helps you to build up your confidence, moving through each layer of drawing and helping you understand exactly why one drawing looks more professional than another. This book breaks down the fear around sketching, walking you through how to create intricate sketches without difficulty. No other book teaches sketching in such a natural way, allowing anyone - no matter levels of talent or their past in drawing - to learn how to make this beautiful skill an intuitive process. Hlavács demonstrates sketching as a pathway of logical steps, starting with the most basic elements and then adding further layers to the sketches as the book progresses. With a range of exercises to move through and pages filled with the psychology of why humans are drawn to certain sketches over others, this book will turn you into the master you've always admired. Instead of aiming for perfection, Hlavacs teaches you how to draw emotionally, using confidence in place of skill and understanding in place of talent. No matter who you are, The Exceptionally Simple Theory of Sketching will give you rules and demonstrations that will turn every sketch you create into a masterpiece.

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Book SynopsisIn Until One Sunday We Didn't words and images are connected on black and white pages illustrating my personal experiences of growing up with a father who becomes a different person from one day to the next. You see my father is bipolar. And this book is as much about him as it is about me dealing with his condition.

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Book SynopsisType Tricks: User Design is a dissemination of the author's research into typeface legibility. What to consider when choosing fonts in difficult reading situations including signage, small point sizes, glance-like reading or scanning? But also what to look out for when designing for struggling readers, for example people with low-vision, elderly, children and people with dyslexia. This kind of research is normally communicated in scientific papers, which takes a long time to read and understand. In this book, all findings are presented in an illustrative and easily accessible way. The book has a small amount of text and lots of illustrations presenting more than 140 tips from evidence-based research.

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Book SynopsisCut Paper Pictures is both an inspiration and a guide to using paper as your paint in creating personalized art with amazing depth and texture. Collaging is a fun and easy craft to make no matter what your skill level, and this is an excellent book to assist creative minds through whatever making process they favor.  Collaging can be done with a variety of different materials. Cut Paper Pictures shows how you can incorporate paint and other materials into your collages to really bring your art to life. Teaching through demonstration and deconstructed projects, visual artist Clover Robin guides you through the process without pushing you into specific projects. Offering step-by-step instructions, visual inspirations, and even a library of unique colors and textures, the author covers all the necessary materials, tools, and know-how, from adding color and using existing photos to create uni

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Book SynopsisThis electrifying vinyl edition creates a new and edgy definition for album art. Produced in collaboration with Colors magazine, it brings together more than 500 remarkable records from the collection of Alessandro Benedetti and Peter Bastine.This book forms a junction between photography, music, and design, celebrating vinyl for the integrity of sound recording and its artistic potential as a material form. With featured artists including Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Prince, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, and beyond, it offers compelling insight into the most intricate details of a performer's visual identity, from a vivid color to a futuristic mirror effect.The discs are arranged thematically to span monochrome vinyl; unusual vinyl (including silver, gold, or mirror vinyl as well as extremely rare glow-in-

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Book SynopsisFoss's groundbreaking and distinctive science fiction art revolutionized paperback covers in the 1970s and 80s. Dramatically raising the bar for realism and invention, his trademark battle-weary spacecraft, dramatic alien landscapes and crumbling brutalist architecture irrevocably changed the aesthetic of science fiction art and cinema. Featuring work for books by Isaac Asimov, E. E. 'Doc' Smith, Arthur C. Clarke, A. E. Van Vogt and Philip K. Dick, and film design for Ridley Scott and Stanley Kubrick, this volume brings together many rare and classic images that have never been seen or reprinted before. The first comprehensive retrospective of Chris Foss' sf career. Chris Foss' name has become pre-eminent among sf artists...He is in love with the monstrous, with angular momentum, with inertia-free projectiles and irresistable objects. A" - Brian Aldiss [Foss'] creations are real machines, not just an artist's dreams. They combine the two elements so essential to science fiction: realism and a sense of wonder...A medieval goldsmith of future eons.A" - Alejandro Jodorowsky. Rian Hughes is an award-winning graphic designer, illustrator, font designer and comics artist, noted for his work on 2000AD, and Dan Dare. His illustration work is highly distinctive, wearing its design influences on its sleeve. Clients include Virgin Airways, Penguin Books, DC Comics (for whom he has designed numerous logos), Eurostar the BBC and a range of magazines and newspapers. He is the editor and designer of several books including "Lifestyle Illustration of the 60s" and the recently released "Cult-ure". "One of the most successful and prolific designer/illustrators of the past 20 years" - Roger Sabin, Eye magazineTrade Review"An incredible selection of Foss' work." - io9"An indispensable collection of out-there space art." - SciFi Bulletin"There's a real sense of wonder all over this book and personally, I still find it all very inspiring. [Hardware] truly is a terrific book and certainly highly, highly recommended." - The Trades"A great art book, and one you should definitely own... this belongs on your coffee table next to the work of other great artists like Ansel Adams and Roy Lichtenstein." - Never Not a Nerd"I was constantly blown away by Foss’s ability to turn fiction into reality. [Foss’s art is] full of things we’ll likely never see but it looks so authentic, like a history book of the future. It’s grounded in such a reality that you can’t help but believe it might be real." - Very Aware"... this book will turn you into a fan..." - We Love Cult"I absolutely love this thing." - Topless Robot

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Book SynopsisWith 73 million units sold worldwide, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise is established as one of the best-selling game series ever. Recognized for having some of the richest, most-engrossing art and storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching into other entertainment experiences including comic books, novels, short films and an impressive merchandise line-up. The recently announced Assassin’s Creed Unity takes players into the heart of the French Revolution. Marrying intricately detailed environments and next-gen capabilities, Paris comes to life around you and immerses you in the grit and grime of a city in turmoil. Continuing in the footsteps of this already world-renowned franchise, Assassin’s Creed Unity brings to life a time of unrest and disorder in one of the greatest cities in the world, promising to be the biggest and best experience yet. Highlights in the game, and in the book, include the different areas of Paris, each with their own identity and population, towering buildings bigger than any Assassin’s Creed game so far and an amazing range of locations and action.© 2014 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft in the U.S. and/or other countries.Trade Review"When people point to games transcending their medium and revealing the incredible art underneath, it’s books like this that showcase it." - Gaming Trend"The quality of this collection is impeccable." - New Gamer Nation

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Book SynopsisTreasury of immediately usable motifs featuring the sinuous interlacements, stylized mythical creatures, abstracts, geometrics, and other elements that give Celtic art its characteristic distinctive look. Ideal for a host of art and craft projects.

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Book SynopsisThe Art of Total War is a high-end art book based on the bestselling Total War[trademark] franchise, including the latest game in the series Total War[trademark]: ROME II. This volume will include full colour concept and development art throughout, as well as creator and artist commentaries. Total War is known for its cinematic quality and phenomenal attention to detail, admired by gamers and critics alike.Trade Review"The book is constructed extremely well and contains images that would be worthy of framing and displaying in your home." - Steam First"Many of these pieces are true works of art." - Gaming Trend "Titan publishes art books that are often as compelling to read as they are to look at, and The Art of Total War is perhaps the best example of this." - VG Blogger"This art book is not a collage of images thrown together in a hardback book and waved in the faces of fans as collectable merchandise, but instead is a high-end art book that anyone looking for a lot of in depth detail and thought provoking discussion can enjoy" - Entertainment Buddha"This book is a love letter to the iconic franchise that had a major impact in the strategy gaming community." - New Gamer Nation"If you’re an game designer, artist or war history buff, The Art of Total War will be a wonderful addition to your library and reference." - Retrenders

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Book SynopsisThis 10th Anniversary Edition of Force: Animal Drawing: Animal Locomotion and Design Concepts for Animators offers readers an enlarged and an enhanced selection of images that apply FORCE to animals. With larger images, readers can better appreciate and learn how to bring their own animal illustrations to life. New drawings and facts about the animals create a more comprehensive edition for your library. Readers will also adapt key industry techniques that will help personify animal animations as well as endowing their creations with human-like expressions and unique animal movement. content can be found at DrawingFORCE.comKey Features: This full-color 10th Anniversary Edition makes FORCE even easier to understand through great diagrams and illustrations Color-coded page edges help you find more easily the animal you want to draw Learn about key specifications for each mammal such as their weight range, food they eat, and how fast Table of Contents Chapter 1: The FORCE AnimalChapter 2: PlantigradesChapter 3: DigitigradesChapter 4: UnguligradesChapter 5: Animal Design

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Book SynopsisAn elegant and lavish coffee table book revealing the origins, processes, and brilliant final paintings produced for the award-winning fantasy novel Stardust written by Neil Gaiman. From the moment Gaiman asked Vess to join him on the project, through the layouts, concept illustrations, pen-and-ink drawings, and breath-taking paintings-printed in an oversized format and including works from before they were adjusted to fit the text. Includes work for all of the different editions, and even the ultra-rare portfolio A Fall of Stardust with contributions from many famous cartoonists and illustrators including Mike Mignola (Hellboy), William Stout, Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), and Sergio Aragones (Mad).Trade Review“A twisting, wonderous tale full of magic.”—The Chicago Tribune“Spiced with blood, sex, and genial humor, this wonderful tale is highly recommended.”—Library Journal (starred review)“The story alone is wonderful, but enhanced by the gorgeous artwork on nearly every page… this book becomes a treasure.”—SFSite“Without illustrations, ‘Stardust’ is fanciful escape. With illustrations, it is a masterpiece.”—Valdosta Daily Times“Every part of a Charles Vess artwork - every sinuous line, mist-filled glade and velvety shadow – is an invitation into a numinous world in which the most extraordinary things may happen; a beautifully composed charm to invoke the most potent form of magic – that of the storyteller.”—Alan Lee, illustrator, concept designer for Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings “Charles is a master of illustration, and the lyricism of his lines perfectly evoke the realm of faery. sinuous, swirling and dynamic, the lines sing to us of the world beyond the wall. This book is a beautiful and massive achievement… one of the best to come out of 2020 and we are truly grateful for that.”—Brian and Wendy Froud: Brian illustrated Faeries (with Alan Lee) and was the conceptual designer for The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Wendy is a sculptor and puppet-maker who fabricated Yoda for The Empire Strikes Back and creatures for The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. “The power of Charles Vess’ artworks comes not from his masterful design sensibilities, it is not embedded in the graceful lines and movement he brings to his figures, nor is it based in his stunning compositional choices, what verily holds the eye and heart in Charles’ work is the fact that he instills his art with Truth. From close up portraits to a crowded fair in the forest, we visit worlds fluidly and Truthfully constructed through the hand and mind of an amazing artist.”—illustrator Donato Giancola, winner of the World Fantasy, Chesley, and Hugo Awards “To open The Art of Stardust, it seems, is to cross the Wall. Charles is a bona-fide artist-bard, a pied piper of story pictures. By the end of this glorious book, I blinked and shook my head and was surprised to find it was still 2021, and I would have turned right around again and happily climbed back into his land beyond the Wall, maybe forever. It is a timeless source of inspiration and wonder, as bright and as welcome as a falling star.”—Iain McCaig, illustrator and designer for Star Wars, Terminator 2, Interview with a Vampire, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more “The twining roots of Charles Vess’ art style reach back to the Golden Age of Illustration and feed his enchanting imagery, which blooms in hues of Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, and Howard Pyle. He is lord of the line and a wizard of watercolor.”— Tony Detirlizzi, illustrator (including Magic: The Gathering), Caldecott Award winner, and co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles “When I first saw STARDUST all those years ago I was blown away by it. Now, though older, tired and a thousand times more jaded, I am blown away all over again. The art is actually even better than I remember and seeing the staggering amount of work that went into creating it is truly a wonderful thing.”—Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy “Charles is at once an artist’s artist and a reader’s artist. What he captures in his work is the magic we all feel. The line work has beauty, depth, and the rare sense of visual story; they’re not merely his observations, they are stories in themselves.”—illustrator Gregory Manchess

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Book SynopsisIn The Art of XCOM 2, readers get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible concept art created for the new game and hear from key developers and artists about the challenges, secrets, and rewards of creating this landmark series. Also covered in the stunning book will be the game's five new classes of resistance fighters and their dynamic weapons, powerful new alien species and their vehicles, and the brave new world of XCOM 2.

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Book SynopsisThe long awaited follow-up to our all-time bestseller Thinking with Type is here. Type on Screen is the definitive guide to using classic typographic concepts of form and structure to make dynamic compositions for screen-based applications. Covering a broad range of technologies-from electronic publications and websites to videos and mobile devices-this hands-on primer presents the latest information available to help designers make critical creative decisions, including how to choose typefaces for the screen, how to style beautiful, functional text and navigation, how to apply principles of animation to text and how to generate new forms and experiences with code-based operations. Type on Screen is an essential design tool for anyone seeking clear and focused guidance about typography for the digital age.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Entertaining and memorable (just like sketchnotes), this fast-reading, fact-packed book by the godfather of sketchnoting provides everything you and your team need to know about the creative, mnemonic, and business benefits of this brilliant new method of note taking." -Jeffrey Zeldman, author of Designing with Web Standards "The perfect introduction to visual note taking and the most useful how-to guide I've ever read, no contest." -Josh Kaufman, author of The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business "Mike Rohde has taken his original, fun, and smart approach to note taking and broken it down into simple, clear steps. Now anyone can use sketchnotes to capture ideas-even you and me." -Chris Guillebeau, author of The $100 Startup "I hear a lot of people talk about sketchnoting, visual thinking, and how best to harness your ideas. Mike Rohde is the real deal. When Mike Rohde puts pencil and ink to paper, you should damn well be paying attention." -Shawn O'Keefe, SXSW Interactive Festival Producer "Anyone who utilizes the practical methodology Mike demonstrates in this book will not only improve their retention regarding the collating of notes, they'll fundamentally increase their overall creative potential as well. As Saul Bass so eloquently stated, 'Design is thinking made visual,' and sketchnotes are an ideal way to archive intellectual assets and flesh them out via simple drawing methods. This is a profoundly simple book, yet the results will be simply profound because it equips anyone to be able to do this." -Von Glitschka, Glitschka Studios "Sketchnotes are a great way to capture the highlights of an idea in a way that'll naturally work for your brain. Nobody will teach you how to do it better than Mike. -David Heinemeier Hansson, 37signals and co-author of REWORK "I use sketchnoting as a way to calm my brain-and help me focus on the task at hand-while it is trying to run off without me. With The Sketchnote Handbook, Mike gives you the backstory and the method to creating truly beautiful notes. It's a marvel to behold." -Myke Hurley, founder of the 70Decibels network "Mike Rohde practices what he preaches. This beautiful, simple book has everything you need to sketchnote like a pro! The Sketchnote Handbook is destined to be the definitive guide to a new, practical, and innovative discipline." -Dave Gray, X-PLANE, author of The Connected Company and co-author of Gamestorming "Something magical happens when you take notes with pictures and words together. In this friendly, encouraging book, sketchnote wizard Mike Rohde shares his secrets so that anybody can steal his tricks for capturing ideas with pen and paper." -Austin Kleon, author of Steal Like an Artist "The Sketchnote Handbook is an informative, hands-on book designed to quickly share the principles of sketchnoting, so you can get right to creating sketchnotes for yourself. Mike's fun, illustrative style energizes you to pick up a pen and sketchnote!" -Nancy Duarte, CEO Duarte Inc, best-selling author of Resonate and Slide:ology "This book is not really a book. It's a tool kit for learning a new and better way of capturing and understanding information, and it's perfectly aligned with the way our brains actually work. If you're a student, or a teacher, or a businessperson, this book has the potential to change the way you learn, and the way you think." -Daniel Coyle, The New York Times best-selling author of The Talent Code and The Little Book of Talent "Never fear note taking again. Rohde demystifies the practice and makes it accessible to everyone. Your brain will thank him later." -Sunni Brown, co-author of Gamestorming "The Sketchnote Handbook is a call to fully engage and enhance the big concepts and key ideas we are exposed to at conferences, in meetings, and daily life. Doodles are no longer a dirty word! Mike Rohde's easy examples and straightforward explanations make it accessible for anyone. This is a revolution that takes simple note taking to another plateau, turning it into actionable art." -Patrick Rhone, author of Keeping It Straight and enough "For The Sketchnoting Handbook, Mike uses his famous talent of distilling and illustrating other people's ideas, and he shares some ideas of his own-how to create your own awesome sketchnotes. Not only is Mike a clever illustrator, he's also an approachable and clear communicator. His book is equal parts fun and instruction." -Shawn Blanc, shawnblanc.net "There are great storytellers, and there are great artists. And then there is Mike Rohde: a magnificent blend of the two. What Mike has made into a professional art form we once did as children-rely on a blend of visuals and words to communicate. We've since been pulled too far in the direction of words, and Mike's book is here to help us reawaken the full range of our abilities." -Leslie Bradshaw, co-founder, president, and COO of JESS3 "The Sketchnote Handbook is neither about sketching nor is it about note taking. It's about receiving and processing the world in a more complete and insightful way. It's a software upgrade for your brain. For those who've been shamed into thinking that drawing is either beyond them or beneath them, this book offers a whole new way of mastering the daily onslaught of information and turning it into raw material for discovery. (For those of us who've done this all our lives, the book provides a beautifully conceived and lovingly illustrated treat, and a great gift for our left-brained friends.)" -Stefan G. Bucher, creator of dailymonster.com, author of 344 Questions: The Creative Person's Do-It-Yourself Guide to Insight, Survival, and Artistic FulfillmentTable of ContentsChapter 1: What Are Sketchnotes?Chapter 2: Why Sketchnote?Chapter 3: Listen UpChapter 4: The Sketchnoting Process Chapter 5: Types of SketchnotesChapter 6: Sketchnote StrategiesChapter 7: Sketchnoting Techniques

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Book SynopsisCharacter Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.

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Book SynopsisDelve inside this beautifully presented artist showcase filled with the works and useful advice from popular visual artist Pernille Orum. Pernille is well known and respected in the animation industry, having worked for clients such as Disney Publishing, Nickelodeon Jr., Mattel, DreamWorks, and she was the Lead Character Designer on Warner Brothers’ DC Superhero Girls. In this colorful and vibrant, hardback art book, Pernille shares her artwork over the years, starting with some of her earliest drawings; sharing her progression through various forms of education. She also shares her workspace and favorite tools, and offers an abundance of advice to anyone wishing to break into the animation industry themselves – with tutorials on useful business concerns such as how to approach a character design, and a detailed look at the processes she uses for creating her bright, edgy drawings.With the combined content of Pernille’s best works, including art that she has created especially for the book; career advice and tutorials; and a foreword from Disney Legend, John Musker (Co-Director of Moana, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid) this is undoubtedly a book that any budding animator or artist should reserve space on their bookshelf for.

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Book SynopsisOver 700 borders, frames, corners, scrollworks, cartouches, florals, vases, geometrics, figures, rosettes, all in high Victorian style.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive chronicle on the graphic art of punk style!

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