Individual designers Books
Grolier Club of New York The Proper Decoration of Book Covers The Life
Book SynopsisAlice C Morse (1863-1961) was a prolific and versatile designer during the heyday of the American Decorative Arts Movement. Though her fame has waned since the early twentieth century, her work may be familiar to admirers of artist-designed publishers' bindings of the period 1890-1910. This book documents the life and work of Morse.Trade Review"[It] will be an invaluable reference tool and is likely to set a standard for future studies of designer American publishers' bindings - if only we had similar information available for the work of Sarah Wyman Whitman and Margaret Armstrong!" - Michael Winship, Professor of English, at the University of Texas at Austin"
£26.60
JDF & Associates Ltd Pick Up a Pencil The Work of Laurence Fish
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£27.55
ARPublishing A Life in Style
£15.00
The Mainstone Press The Snail that Climbed the Eiffel Tower and Other
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£31.50
The Mainstone Press Are you sitting comfortably The book jackets of
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£31.50
Glitterati Inc TShirt Makeovers
Book SynopsisThe first book by the celebrated style duo, Sistah of Harlem, T-shirt Makeovers reveals their fashion secrets in a step-by-step format that will make turning any t-shirt in your closet into a fashion find.
£17.09
Shannongrove Press Decorating on the Waterfront
Book SynopsisCarleton Varney turns his decorating vision towards the water in his most recent tome, Decorating on the Waterfront.Here, he gathers stunning images of new design projects in this collection of inspirational stories that use motifs and colours from years by the shore. Growing up on the Massachusetts coast influenced his penchant for bright cheerful colour schemes and warm polished interiors that exude luxury living today. Varney continues to live near the ocean and decorates for clients on the waterfront from Palm Beach, Florida to the shores of Lake Huron, Michigan. This book brings into focus Varney''s career-long journey to bring elements and inspirations from the world around us to life at home.
£51.00
Shannongrove Press The Draper Touch
Book SynopsisDesigner and interior decorator Dorothy Draper's colour-filled life story is one of high society, money, gossip, and throughout it all, reinvention. Carleton Varney has owned and directed Dorothy Draper & Company, Inc., for almost 60 years. He worked with Mrs. Draper at the end of her illustrious career, and wrote the only biography of her life, The Draper Touch: The High Life and High Style of Dorothy Draper, in 1988. In the book, Varney sets the scene and defines the milieu that Draper was born into in 1889 and from which she escaped to become one of America's leaders in design a true visionary entrepreneur. Thirty-three years later, Shannongrove Press is releasing this deluxe edition of The Draper Touch. With a new foreword by Varney, newly found photographs, recently discovered historical documents from a private collection, and archival ephemera from Draper's family, this beautiful tome reveals Draper's fascinating journey and the real storieTable of ContentsContents Remembering by Carleton Varney Acknowledgments (from the original edition) Preface Chapter 1 Mrs. Draper Receives a Ghostly Visitor Chapter 2 Family History Chapter 3 Growing Up in the Magic Kingdom Photography Portfolio: Beginnings: The 1890s to the 1920s Chapter 4 Becoming a Thoroughbred in the Edwardian Age Chapter 5 Escape Chapter 6 She Goes into Business Chapter 7 Depression Photography Portfolio: Gaining Recognition: The 1930s Chapter 8 Fame Chapter 9 The War Years Photography Portfolio: Heyday: The 1940s to the 1950s Chapter 10 Her New Family Chapter 11 What a Swell Party It Was Chapter 12 The Party’s Over Chapter 13 The Last Grande Dame: A Retrospective Photography Portfolio: Future Perfect: The 1960s to Today Afterword/Appendices Acknowledgments
£65.70
Brand Nu Limited Book of Ideas a journal of creative direction
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£18.04
Brand Nu Limited Book of Ideas 2 a journal of creative direction
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£18.04
Unit Editions Andreas Uebele Material
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£31.20
Headline Publishing Group Little Book of Issey Miyake
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£11.89
Headline Publishing Group Little Guides to Style The Visionaries
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£46.75
Random House USA Inc American Dreamer My Life in Fashion Business
Book SynopsisIn this tale of grit and glamour, setbacks and comebacks, business and pop culture icon Tommy Hilfiger shares his extraordinary life story for the first time. Few designers have stayed on top of changing trends the way Tommy Hilfiger has. Fewer still have left such an indelible mark on global culture. Since designing his first collection of “classics with a twist” three decades ago, Tommy Hilfiger has been synonymous with all-American style—but his destiny wasn’t always so clear. Growing up one of nine children in a working-class family in Elmira, New York, Tommy suffered from dyslexia, flunked sophomore year of high school, and found himself constantly at odds with his father. Nevertheless, this self-described dreamer had a vision and the relentless will to make it a reality. At eighteen he opened his own clothing store, parlaying his uncanny instinct for style into a budding career as a fashion designer. Through decades of triumph and turmoil, T
£20.25
McGraw-Hill Education Looseleaf for Launching the Imagination 2D
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£106.20
McGraw-Hill Education Looseleaf for Launching the Imagination 3D
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£106.20
McGraw-Hill Education Launching the Imagination Connect Access Card
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£106.85
McGraw-Hill Education Loose Leaf for Launching the Imagination
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£140.40
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Cultural History of Western Fashion
Book SynopsisBonnie English was Associate Professor in Art History & Theory at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.Nazanin Hedayat Munroe is Director of Textiles and Assistant Professor of Business & Technology of Fashion at the NYC College of Technology - CUNY, where she lectures on textiles, historic dress, and contemporary issues in the fashion industry. A former Educator at the Metropolitan Museum, Nazanin is also a nationally acclaimed textile artist.Trade ReviewThis edition has been updated to include key developments in fashion consumption and production, such as the impact of digital technology, climate change, economic downturns and geo-political shifts. It provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural history and future of fashion for students and researchers alike. -- Caroline Alexander, Senior Lecturer, BA Fashion, Kingston School of Art, UKPraise for the previous edition: This book has been adopted as a textbook in fashion schools and it is easy to see why. It's a solid introduction to fashion history and to the significant social importance of fashion. The language is accessible and its coverage of relevant issues ...comprehensive. [It] is a good balance of interesting anecdotes and modern fashion theory, which means the book will appeal to both the general reader and to fashion scholars. -- TRCEnglish has created a very respectable academic treatment of the last century of fashion... What is most notable about the content of this volume is the way English handles her broad topic; there are some powerful fashion images in this book, but this is no pretty coffee table accessory. English selects unique subjects within fashion for each chapter and zeroes in to prevent a deluge of meaningless and broad historical summaries. -- WORN Fashion JournalThis new edition of Bonnie English's invaluable introduction to the cultural perspectives on fashion in the twentieth century expands upon her original text, covering and updating her investigation of both the commercial and cultural aspects of fashion. Situating fashion as both intercontextual and interdisciplinary, English provides a solid grounding of issues, concerns and debates that are essential to understand for any scholar of fashion. -- Shaun Cole, London College of Fashion, UKThis edition has encompassed all the intricacies of the fashion world and refreshingly included insight into the ‘business’ of the industry. A valuable tool for opening up the fashion world to students, and a one-stop read that will be entertaining for ‘fashionistas’ who are keen to learn more about the mysteries of fashion. -- Kay McMahon, Queensland University of Technology, Australia[T]his book has a fine, thoughtful, well-researched approach to the subject of 20th- and 21st-century fashion history. I can imagine that a new student would be very inspired by this volume, having gotten a taste of the philosophy of Quentin Bell, an introduction to Yamamoto and Yves Saint Laurent, and a broad but nuanced sense of the chronology of cultural historical events and ideas. Laying a dynamic and intriguing groundwork for lifelong study, A Cultural History of Fashion in the 20th and 21st Centuries would be an excellent starting point. -- Worn Through, Arianna FunkGives a comprehensive history of fashion in the 20th and 21st centuries, including fashion trends, influential designers and much much more... A fascinating fashion history text which is also surprisingly readable. -- We Heart Vintage, Mary MicourisIt's a great book to understand both the main actors and the more informal links of fashion labels in the field. -- Alexander Bretz, Mediadesign Fachhochschule, University of Applied Sciences, GermanyTable of ContentsIntroduction 1.The Commercialization of Fashion Dress and Society in Europe Before the Twentieth Century Social Implications of Dress The Rise of Haute Couture Charles Frederick Worth The Rise of Consumerism The Social Equalizer of the Department Store 2.The Artistry of Fashion Artist-Led Workshops Haute Couture at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Paul Poiret: King of Fashion The Goddess Silhouettes of Vionnet and Fortuny Sonia Delaunay: Simultaneous Contrast of Colours Elsa Schiaparelli: Surrealism in Fashion 3.The Democratization of Fashion Changes in Commerce and Social Structure The Art of Fashion Advertising Flooding the American Market: Reproductions and Fakes Coco Chanel: Pauvreté De Luxe Jean Patou: Style meets Scandal Fashion and Functionalist Theory Stepanova and Popova: Russian Constructivism Dressing Thousands: The Birth of Prêt-À-Porter 4.The Americanization of Fashion Slop Shops, Sweatshops, and Factory Work Fit and Function Piracy in Fashion American Couture The ‘American Look’ in Ready-to-Wear Changes in Menswear: Shirts, Jeans, and Suits Fashion in Film: Costume Designer as Couturier Fashion as Sociopolitical Statement: Zoot Suits 5.The Popularization of Fashion Haute Couture Following the Second World War Christobal Balenciaga Christian Dior Yves Saint Laurent André Courrèges Pierre Cardin Clothing and Popular Culture The Swinging ‘60s in London Mary Quant Alternative Fashion Zandra Rhodes Laura Ashley 6.The Postmodernization of Fashion Postmodernism in Fashion and Art The Rejection of Fashion Vivienne Westwood: Anarchy as Inspiration Fashion and Music Anti-Fashion as Feminism Japanese Conceptual Fashion: Miyake, Yamamoto and Kawakubo Redefining Popular Culture Through Heritage Contextualization 7.The Deviance of Fashion Franco Moschino Viktor & Rolf Martin Margiela Alexander McQueen Harajuku Street Fashion Fashion Imagery and Notions of Gender Construction The Reinvention of Menswear 8.The Lifestyle of Fashion American Sportswear Designers Ralph Lauren Calvin Klein Donna Karan Redefining Womenswear: Power Dressing Fashion as Ideological Billboard Street Style on the Catwalk 9.The Corporatization of Fashion Global Conglomerates LVMH: The Super Syndicate Luxury Heritage Branding The Designer as Product Fashion as Philanthropy and Installation Perfume: A License to Make Money The Death of Haute Couture? Counterfeit Chic Ecommerce and Online Shopping 10.The Sustainability of Fashion The Origins of Disposable Fashion Industry Issues: Waste, Pollution, and Labour Sustainable Alternatives Green is the New Black Vintage Clothing as Recycling Other Sustainable Approaches Ethical Concerns 11.The Digitization of Fashion Virtual Couture Technology in Fashion: A brief history Fashion and Technology in the 21st Century Hussein Chalayan Iris van Herpen Fashion as Future and Fantasy Representation and Inclusivity in Fashion Conclusion Notes Glossary Bibliography
£60.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Cultural History of Western Fashion
Book SynopsisJust as the clothes we wear can communicate our personality and how we want to be perceived, so fashion can reflect the politics and preoccupations of the society that produced it.A Cultural History of Western Fashion guides you through the relationships between haute couture and ready-to-wear designer fashions, popular culture, big business, high-tech production, as well as traditional and social media. Exploring fashion's interdisciplinary nature, English and Munroe also highlight the parallel evolution of clothing design and the other visual arts over the last 150 years.This new edition includes expanded coverage of the build up to the First World War and brings this classic text up to date. There is also a new chapter on smart textiles and technology, exploring the work of Hussein Chalayan and Iris Van Herpen among others, and expanded coverage of the role of sustainability in the contemporary fashion industry, including biosynthetic textile production and Stella McCartney''Trade ReviewThis edition has been updated to include key developments in fashion consumption and production, such as the impact of digital technology, climate change, economic downturns and geo-political shifts. It provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural history and future of fashion for students and researchers alike. -- Caroline Alexander, Senior Lecturer, BA Fashion, Kingston School of Art, UKPraise for the previous edition: This book has been adopted as a textbook in fashion schools and it is easy to see why. It's a solid introduction to fashion history and to the significant social importance of fashion. The language is accessible and its coverage of relevant issues ...comprehensive. [It] is a good balance of interesting anecdotes and modern fashion theory, which means the book will appeal to both the general reader and to fashion scholars. -- TRCEnglish has created a very respectable academic treatment of the last century of fashion... What is most notable about the content of this volume is the way English handles her broad topic; there are some powerful fashion images in this book, but this is no pretty coffee table accessory. English selects unique subjects within fashion for each chapter and zeroes in to prevent a deluge of meaningless and broad historical summaries. -- WORN Fashion JournalThis new edition of Bonnie English's invaluable introduction to the cultural perspectives on fashion in the twentieth century expands upon her original text, covering and updating her investigation of both the commercial and cultural aspects of fashion. Situating fashion as both intercontextual and interdisciplinary, English provides a solid grounding of issues, concerns and debates that are essential to understand for any scholar of fashion. -- Shaun Cole, London College of Fashion, UKThis edition has encompassed all the intricacies of the fashion world and refreshingly included insight into the ‘business’ of the industry. A valuable tool for opening up the fashion world to students, and a one-stop read that will be entertaining for ‘fashionistas’ who are keen to learn more about the mysteries of fashion. -- Kay McMahon, Queensland University of Technology, Australia[T]his book has a fine, thoughtful, well-researched approach to the subject of 20th- and 21st-century fashion history. I can imagine that a new student would be very inspired by this volume, having gotten a taste of the philosophy of Quentin Bell, an introduction to Yamamoto and Yves Saint Laurent, and a broad but nuanced sense of the chronology of cultural historical events and ideas. Laying a dynamic and intriguing groundwork for lifelong study, A Cultural History of Fashion in the 20th and 21st Centuries would be an excellent starting point. -- Worn Through, Arianna FunkGives a comprehensive history of fashion in the 20th and 21st centuries, including fashion trends, influential designers and much much more... A fascinating fashion history text which is also surprisingly readable. -- We Heart Vintage, Mary MicourisIt's a great book to understand both the main actors and the more informal links of fashion labels in the field. -- Alexander Bretz, Mediadesign Fachhochschule, University of Applied Sciences, GermanyTable of ContentsIntroduction 1.The Commercialization of Fashion Dress and Society in Europe Before the Twentieth Century Social Implications of Dress The Rise of Haute Couture Charles Frederick Worth The Rise of Consumerism The Social Equalizer of the Department Store 2.The Artistry of Fashion Artist-Led Workshops Haute Couture at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Paul Poiret: King of Fashion The Goddess Silhouettes of Vionnet and Fortuny Sonia Delaunay: Simultaneous Contrast of Colours Elsa Schiaparelli: Surrealism in Fashion 3.The Democratization of Fashion Changes in Commerce and Social Structure The Art of Fashion Advertising Flooding the American Market: Reproductions and Fakes Coco Chanel: Pauvreté De Luxe Jean Patou: Style meets Scandal Fashion and Functionalist Theory Stepanova and Popova: Russian Constructivism Dressing Thousands: The Birth of Prêt-À-Porter 4.The Americanization of Fashion Slop Shops, Sweatshops, and Factory Work Fit and Function Piracy in Fashion American Couture The ‘American Look’ in Ready-to-Wear Changes in Menswear: Shirts, Jeans, and Suits Fashion in Film: Costume Designer as Couturier Fashion as Sociopolitical Statement: Zoot Suits 5.The Popularization of Fashion Haute Couture Following the Second World War Christobal Balenciaga Christian Dior Yves Saint Laurent André Courrèges Pierre Cardin Clothing and Popular Culture The Swinging ‘60s in London Mary Quant Alternative Fashion Zandra Rhodes Laura Ashley 6.The Postmodernization of Fashion Postmodernism in Fashion and Art The Rejection of Fashion Vivienne Westwood: Anarchy as Inspiration Fashion and Music Anti-Fashion as Feminism Japanese Conceptual Fashion: Miyake, Yamamoto and Kawakubo Redefining Popular Culture Through Heritage Contextualization 7.The Deviance of Fashion Franco Moschino Viktor & Rolf Martin Margiela Alexander McQueen Harajuku Street Fashion Fashion Imagery and Notions of Gender Construction The Reinvention of Menswear 8.The Lifestyle of Fashion American Sportswear Designers Ralph Lauren Calvin Klein Donna Karan Redefining Womenswear: Power Dressing Fashion as Ideological Billboard Street Style on the Catwalk 9.The Corporatization of Fashion Global Conglomerates LVMH: The Super Syndicate Luxury Heritage Branding The Designer as Product Fashion as Philanthropy and Installation Perfume: A License to Make Money The Death of Haute Couture? Counterfeit Chic Ecommerce and Online Shopping 10.The Sustainability of Fashion The Origins of Disposable Fashion Industry Issues: Waste, Pollution, and Labour Sustainable Alternatives Green is the New Black Vintage Clothing as Recycling Other Sustainable Approaches Ethical Concerns 11.The Digitization of Fashion Virtual Couture Technology in Fashion: A brief history Fashion and Technology in the 21st Century Hussein Chalayan Iris van Herpen Fashion as Future and Fantasy Representation and Inclusivity in Fashion Conclusion Notes Glossary Bibliography
£23.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Aesthetics and Design
Book SynopsisWhat designers do and how we all, as users of designed things, live with their products raises fundamental philosophical questions about how we should live, and how the nature of design work and good design relates to our lives. Jeffrey Petts presents a holistic and pragmatist approach to the philosophy of design. Acknowledging the importance of function in design without downplaying the aesthetic dimension, Petts relates the manner of evaluating design to the designing process itself as demonstrated in the work of, for example, William Morris, Walter Gropius and Bauhaus, Charles and Ray Eames, and Dieter Rams. This metacritical and everyday approach to the philosophy of design expresses a commitment to real aesthetics, connecting concrete issues in both practice and experience to philosophical ideas, and reveals the role aesthetics plays in considerations about the good life.Trade ReviewThis informative and probing study serves as both a sure-footed guide to the philosophy of design and an original contribution to its debates not least through the focus given to the role of design—artefact or environment—in everyday life and in human flourishing. Illuminating and pleasantly readable. * Peter Lamarque, Professor of Philosophy, University of York, UK *This book is poised to become a mainstay in the emerging and much needed field of the philosophy of design. As such it will serve both scholars and practitioners alike. * Pradeep A. Dhillon, Emerita Associate Professor, Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, University of Illinois, USA *Petts reviews design activities and products seriously by examining their fundamentals through philosophical thoughts, and sees how some designers have applied ethical and ecological concerns in their exemplary work. His book is superb and inspiring in addressing how apology statements made by contemporary designers can be conceived for our better living. * Eva Kit Wah Man, Chair Professor of Humanities, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong *Through critically analyzing a rich array of examples, Petts argues that design is fundamentally an aesthetic matter informed by people’s experience of living with objects and environments, rather than simply fulfilling basic needs and functionality. The book establishes a new direction of exploration for both aesthetics and design studies. * Yuriko Saito, Professor Emerita of Philosophy, Rhode Island School of Design, USA *Table of ContentsList of Figures Introduction Part I. Design and Philosophy 1. Design from Philosophical Perspectives 2. Aesthetic Functionalism about Design 3. Design and Aesthetics of the Everyday Part II. Design Work 4. The Personal Experience of Designed Things 5. The Beauty of Life: Design and Everyday Living 6. Designing Communities and the Good Life Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
£18.99
Abrams Milton Glaser Posters
Book Synopsis500 posters spanning 50 years from America’s greatest designerTrade Review“a handsome little brick-size book” New York Magazine.com "Now he is launching a new book, Milton Glaser Posters, celebrating 427 examples of his poster designs from 1965 to 2017. We spoke to Milton about his career so far, his views on the changing industry and why ethics in design is more important than ever." Creative Boom "It's this kind of mildly sardonic, self-deprecating commentary that makes Milton Glaser Posters an enjoyable read, though, of course, we're here for the pictures, which range from posters for Stevie Wonder and Mahalia Jackson concerts and the Newport Jazz Festival to an advert for dog food." Esquire, UK "Milton Glaser's depiction of blind justice, designed in 1987 to commemorate the bicentennial of the American Constitution, comes Milton Glaser Posters with "427 examples from 1965 to 2017"" Times Literary Supplement "Since 1965, Milton Glaser has presented a prolific amount of work that has made him widely recognized as one the most honored graphic designer in his era. Glaser has designed more than 500 posters of which portray his sophisticated design and creativity. Some his most famous works include his 1967 Bob Dylan’s poster for Columbia Records, and his series celebrating “I ♥ New York.” In this book, Glaser provides commentary on his influences while creating each poster. In addition, he include sketches of his original works that allow the viewer to have an insight into his creative process." Daily Beast "A collection of more than 450 Milton Glaser posters will be showcased in a book celebrating his hugely iconic work. The book includes all of his poster designs accompanied by Milton’s own commentary describing his creative process and visual expression, creating an insightful journey through the popular culture of half a century. Definitely a book for the coffee table or display shelf for any designers and illustrators." Digital Arts "Whether Glaser’s work invokes an emotional response in its audience or not is for each individual reader to decide – but ultimately, he says he hopes his new book will bridge that gap between informing and educating, and providing a source of enjoyment and entertainment for his readers. “I hope people will derive a sense of happiness from it,” he says. “I want it to be pleasurable to read, both in an analytical sense, and in just seeing things that are harmonious, beautiful and worthy of repetition. I hope the book has duration, and can be interpreted differently over and over again.” Design Week "Cave paintings, thinks Milton Glaser, are the earliest posters. “Those images create reactions today with the same potency they must have had when they were made. It’s extraordinary that this form of communication has existed all through history.” The celebrated US graphic designer – whose work includes the I Heart NY design and a psychedelic 1967 poster of Bob Dylan – has created countless posters, 450 of which are collected in a new book. Some have become emblematic of a certain time and place, while others have taken on a life of their own: “People send me the strangest examples of ‘I Heart’,” he says, “for example, in a hut in a small African village.” A good poster, he says, needs to communicate effectively, be persuasive, and attract attention. But there’s a distinction between graphic design and art: “ graphic design is now basically an adjunct of capitalism. Art is a means of examining reality freshly with open eyes.”" The Observer New Review "Yet in the hands of a master, there is interplay between the commercial aims of design and the illuminative possibilities of art, and this can readily be seen in Glaser’s posters, of which he has made more than 450 since 1965. In celebration, Abrams will release Milton Glaser Posters on March 27, an incredible compendium of poster art at its best." AnOther "You may or may not know Mr Milton Glaser’s name, but you will certainly know his work. I ♥ NY, that iconic, simple design that has been appropriated countless times? That was Mr Glaser. The graphic psychedelic poster of Mr Bob Dylan with flames of colour bursting from his head, one of the defining images of the late 1960s? Mr Glaser again. New York Magazine? Mr Glaser co-founded it. A wildly prolific graphic designer, the New York native has created some of the best-known commercial imagery ever, and is one of the most revered names in the design industry. Mr Glaser, 88, hasn’t retired and continues to produce work today. Now, he has released a retrospective book documenting some of his most fascinating poster work." Mr Porter
£21.84
Abrams Books Comforts of Home
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£26.25
Abrams Books An Affair with a House Collectors Edition
£45.00
Chronicle Books Lucky Day Journal
Book SynopsisThis chunky journal features stunning watercolour illustrations from Sophie Blackall of joyful motifs on the cover and luscious creamy blank pages inside.
£14.41
Headline Publishing Group Mary Quant
Book SynopsisMARY QUANT IS FASHION.Not many names epitomise an era, but Mary Quant is one such name. Her life, her ideas and her style touched everyone. Most people connect Mary with one thing - the mini skirt - that ground-breaking design that is as potent now as it was when it first appeared in the early sixties. But her influence carried way beyond those early, frenetic black-and-white years. This, Mary Quant''s memoir, is written in her own inimitable style - it''s a witty, unique account of her whirlwind life. It is a story like no other. But then, Mary Quant was a true original.Trade Review'Quant's understanding of the language of fashion is as astute as the way in which she shaped [clothes] into the clothes that she and her friends wanted to wear' - Guardian
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Norman Bel Geddes
Book SynopsisNicolas P. Maffei is Senior Lecturer in Contextual Studies in the School of Design, Norwich University of the Arts, UK. He has published widely on American design, streamlining, art deco and modernism.Trade ReviewMaffei’s impressive, revealing biography grounds Bel Geddes’s contributions to graphic arts, theater, product design, urbanism, and social engineering in undercurrents of mystical theosophy, positive thinking, socialism, evolutionism, and utopian science fiction—yielding a popular therapeutic modernism for the consumer age. * Jeffrey L. Meikle, Stiles Professor in American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, USA *Maffei’s impressive portrait of industrial designer, Norman Bel Geddes, shows us how this ‘practical visionary’ envisaged a thoroughgoing re-design of the modern material environment, transforming as he did the appearance of stage sets, automobiles, airplanes, exhibitions, architectural structures and brand identities. * Penny Sparke, Pro Vice Chancellor at Kingston University, UK *Maffei is one of a new generation of design historians bringing new research and fresh insights to the table. His original and insightful archival research underpins his valuable contribution to our deeper understanding of Bel Geddes' work and thought. * Jonathan M. Woodham, Emeritus Professor of Design History at the University of Brighton, UK *Nic Maffei’s in-depth cultural biography of Norman Bel Geddes casts the designer as a ‘pragmatic visionary’. Grounded in painstaking archival research and a wide historical context, this important study traces the designer’s path from early avant-garde theatre design in Europe to leading industrial designer who shaped the face of modern America. It promises to become a standard reference for this key figure in design history. * Jeremy Aynsley, Professor of Design History at the University of Brighton, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Becoming a Practical Visionary: Geddes’s Youth and Early Career - Portraiture and Advertising Illustration - Christian Science and Fordism - InWhich Magazine 2. Transforming Audiences: Stage Design to Industrial Design - Geddes’s Knowledge of Theosophy, Psychology, and Advertising - Theater Number 6: Merging the Audience and Actors - Geddes’s Stage Design Course, 1922-1928 - Franklin Simon Window Displays, 1927-1930 - J. Walter Thompson Assembly Hall, 1929 - From Stage Design to Architecture: Plans for the Chicago World’s Fair, 1933 - The Therapeutics of Color in Interior Design, c. 1930 - Design Proposal for the Kharkov Theater, Ukraine, 1931 - Architecture as a Lively Art 3. Horizons: Publicizing the Visionary Designer - Promoting the Artist in Industry - The Aerial Restaurant, Air Liner Number 4, and the Standard Gas Equipment Stove - Horizons and Towards a New Architecture - Influences of Technocracy and Scientific Management - Horizons’ Press Reception - Technological Forecasting in Horizons 4. A Machine-Age Architecturalist: Planning the Factory, Service Station, and the Mass- Produced Home - Toledo Scale Factory - The House of Tomorrow, 1931 - A Modern, Mass-Produced Service Station: Socony-Vacuum, 1934 - Hopes for the Factory-built House: 1939-1945 - Geddes Seeks an Architectural License 5. Streamlining: From Imagined Ideal to Commercial Reality - Graham-Paige Motor Cars, c. 1928-1933 - Horizons and Ideal Streamlining: Car Number 8 and Pan American Airways - Critics of Streamlining - Chrysler Job: Publicizing and Designing the Ideal Car, 1934 - Geddes Designs for Chrysler - Ideal Streamlining and the Rear-Engine Debate - Publicizing Streamlined Design - Cleanlining and Novel Uses of Streamlining, c. 1932-1950 6. Consumer Research: Imagining the Ideal Consumer, Developing a Popular, Modern Aesthetic - Early Consumer Surveys: Philco and Abeyton Realty - ‘Tomorrow’s Consumer,’ 1943 - Designing for the Postwar Consumer: Shell Oil, Radio Corporation of America, and Rittenhouse Chimes 7. The Production and Consumption of Model Worlds: Futurama and ‘War Maneuver Models’ Exhibition, 1937-1944 - Miniature Games: The Origins of Geddes’s Modelling and Futurology. - Shell Oil ‘City of Tomorrow’ Advertisement, 1937 - The General Motors Futurama Exhibit, New York World’s Fair 1939-1940 - Futurama - Planning and Research: Creating a Theatrical Simulation - Constructing the Future: The Publicity and the Press - Futurama as an Advertisement - War Models in Life Magazine, 1942, and at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1944 - Conclusion References Index
£25.64
Ebury Publishing How to Make a Dress: Adventures in the art of
Book Synopsis‘From inspiration to sketch, pattern to fabric, the making of a dress has been the structure that has held me, and my passion to dress others is the momentum of my life.’ Jenny Packham is one of Britain’s leading designers and most in-demand couturiers, known for her exquisite dresses made for brides, celebrities and even royalty. In How to Make a Dress, she explores her creative journey in a brilliant meditation on life and style.Beginning with the search for creative inspiration and taking us into her studio then onto the red carpet and beyond, she asks the questions that have preoccupied us for centuries: What makes the perfect dress? What do our clothes mean to us? And why do we dress the way we do? Whether she is on the trail of Marilyn Monroe in LA, designing a bespoke piece for the red carpet or sketching for a new collection, Jenny documents her pursuit of the eternal truths of style. Decades in the making, How to Make a Dress is an unforgettable book for anyone who has ever loved a piece of clothing.Trade ReviewCaptivating—Sunday ExpressFascinating—GraziaHow to Make a Dress is inspirational. It shows the relevance of fashion in everyday life - undertaking a cool analysis of your closet the Packham way reveals more than garments but the tale of an interesting past. The mad, mad mistakes, the ridiculous dreams, that unworn touch of regret. Unlike most designers Packham acknowledges the word sexy when it comes to dressing and chooses Marilyn Monroe as a Muse. Taut as the seams that hold the top A-listers on the red carpet, it's so much more than frock and roll.—Eve Pollard OBEI love this book. It's a very beautiful and intimate insight into the creative mind. Jenny takes us on the journey from her childhood to the glamourous world of dressing the red carpet stars with such refreshing honesty. I couldn't put it down!—Deborah Brett, fashion editorI really enjoyed this book, the photographs are fabulous, and the stories even better. I just could not put this down, can't wait for the next one!—Richard Young, photographerPackham details her inspirations, struggles and successes in a style that is as lyrical and dreamy as one of her own satin and gauze confections.—Town and CountryWhat a beautiful story. Not only does it take you through the journey of her inspiration and the making of her gorgeous pieces but I love the details of Jenny's personal life. I read it in one sitting and I loved it.—Jessica Paster, celebrity stylistJenny writes with an eye for colour, a feel for romance and an unerring instinct for the pertinent detail. Passionate about fashion and unpersuaded by its excesses, How To Make A Dress is a total treat.—David Downton
£10.44
Quercus Publishing How We Might Live: At Home with Jane and William
Book SynopsisWilliam Morris - poet, designer, campaigner, hero of the Arts & Crafts movement - was a giant of the Victorian age, and his beautiful creations and provocative philosophies are still with us today: but his wife Jane is too often relegated to a footnote, an artist's model given no history or personality of her own. In truth, Jane and William's personal and creative partnership was the central collaboration of both their lives. The homes they made together - the Red House, Kelmscott Manor and their houses in London - were works of art in themselves, and the great labour of their lives was life itself: through their houses and the objects they filled them with, they explored how we all might live a life more focused on beauty and fulfilment.In How We Might Live, Suzanne Fagence Cooper explores the lives and legacies of Jane and William Morris, finally giving Jane's work the attention it deserves and taking us inside two lives of unparalleled creative artistry.Trade ReviewLyrical...enjoyable * Mail on Sunday *Jane is fortunate in her biographer * The Times *Well researched and extensive * BBC History Magazine *Fascinating * The Field *[Cooper] traces the Morrises' shared and separate lives with clarity and judicious assessment * History Today *Fagence Cooper succeeds, against the odds, in restoring some reality to our view of Jane Morris, giving a proper sense of a woman with striking gifts and talents identifiably her own * Literary Review *Delightful, accessible and insightful * Church Times *Jane Morris's creative influence on her husband's design empire has finally been revealed in a new book [...] the first joint biography of the couple will shine a light on their personal and creative partnership, and reassert the rightful place of Jane Morris - a skilled embroiderer and talented designer - in the history books. * Guardian *
£25.50
Quercus Publishing How We Might Live: At Home with Jane and William
Book SynopsisWilliam Morris - poet, designer, campaigner, hero of the Arts & Crafts movement - was a giant of the Victorian age, and his beautiful creations and provocative philosophies are still with us today: but his wife Jane is too often relegated to a footnote, an artist's model given no history or personality of her own. In truth, Jane and William's personal and creative partnership was the central collaboration of both their lives. The homes they made together - the Red House, Kelmscott Manor and their houses in London - were works of art in themselves, and the great labour of their lives was life itself: through their houses and the objects they filled them with, they explored how we all might live a life more focused on beauty and fulfilment.In How We Might Live, Suzanne Fagence Cooper explores the lives and legacies of Jane and William Morris, finally giving Jane's work the attention it deserves and taking us inside two lives of unparalleled creative artistry.Trade ReviewLyrical...enjoyable * Mail on Sunday *Jane is fortunate in her biographer * The Times *Well researched and extensive * BBC History Magazine *Fascinating * The Field *[Cooper] traces the Morrises' shared and separate lives with clarity and judicious assessment * History Today *Fagence Cooper succeeds, against the odds, in restoring some reality to our view of Jane Morris, giving a proper sense of a woman with striking gifts and talents identifiably her own * Literary Review *Delightful, accessible and insightful * Church Times *Jane Morris's creative influence on her husband's design empire has finally been revealed in a new book [...] the first joint biography of the couple will shine a light on their personal and creative partnership, and reassert the rightful place of Jane Morris - a skilled embroiderer and talented designer - in the history books. * Guardian *
£13.49
Quercus Publishing Editorial Design Third Edition
Book SynopsisEditorial Design presents designers with everything they need to know to create their own layouts, connecting editorial design history with current practice to enlighten and inspire the beginner as well as the more experienced designer. The third edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in visual journalism, with over one hundred new images showcasing the very best in contemporary editorial design. New chapters have been added dedicated to independent magazines and the seamless integration of print with digital. This generously illustrated revised edition includes case studies, practical exercises and tips, along with updated profiles of leading designers in the field, who share their expertise and offer invaluable advice. The book design has been refreshed in a larger format for easy legibility of images, captions and text.
£24.00
Quercus Publishing A Pocket Guide to Nike
Book SynopsisDiscover the legendary story of Nike, where innovation and a signature swoosh took the world by storm.In this illustrated guide, style writer Josh Sims explores the rise of the world''s biggest sportswear company from its humble beginnings in Oregon to global fashion monolith. Featuring all of Nike''s most iconic designs, highlighting their industry-defining innovations and pop-culture influence, A Pocket Guide to Nike is an essential read for all style seekers and sneakerheads.
£13.49
Quercus Publishing A Pocket Guide to Adidas
Book SynopsisDiscover the legendary story of Adidas, where three signature stripes took the globe by storm. In this compact guide, style writer Josh Sims delves into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic brands in the world today. From a small town in Germany to a symbol of quality, performance and cutting-edge design, Adidas'' rise is nothing short of extraordinary. Featuring all their most iconic innovations, highlighting their revolutionary technology and cultural impact, A Pocket Guide to Adidas is an essential read for all style seekers and sneakerheads.
£13.49
Quercus Publishing Dopamine Home
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated, accessible guide to bold, brave and colourful interiors by interiors influencer @the_shoestring_home.
£22.50
Quercus Publishing A Pocket Guide to Converse
Book SynopsisDiscover the legendary story of Converse, where rubber-soles and Chuck Taylor''s signature took the world by storm.In this illustrated guide, style writer Jessica Bumpus explores the rise of this iconic high-top sneaker brand from its beginnings in Massachusetts to global street style monolith. Featuring all of Converse''s most iconic designs, highlighting their industry-defining innovations and pop-culture influence, A Pocket Guide to Converse is an essential read for all style seekers.
£13.49
Quercus Publishing A Pocket Guide to Vans
Book SynopsisVans, the number 1 skater and surfer shoe first created in California in 1966, now has a 7% brand share in sneakers worldwide.
£13.49
Monacelli Press Inventive Minimalism: The Architecture of Roger
Book SynopsisAs rigorous as it is sumptuous, the work of Roger Ferris + Partners blends high style and modernist principles. This is the firm's first monograph. From family houses to historic restorations, hotels, and high-tech office spaces - the architectural firm of Roger Ferris + Partners has pursued uncommonly diverse projects at vastly different scales, all with an approach to design that synthesizes imagination and logic. Whether a 1,500-square-foot house on a narrow lot overlooking Long Island Sound, or the Royal Bank of Scotland’s US headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut - with a six-story glazed atrium and a “courtyard in the sky” on the roof of its two-story trading floor - a building that is “well conceived and artfully executed, cannot help but be beautiful.” Among Ferris’ major projects are a golf clubhouse that has turned a conservative typology on its ear with bladelike forms inspired by a racing engine turbine, and a partially sunken service entrance in which impresario Robert Wilson has staged theatrical productions. A design for a restaurant includes not only a central, glass-enclosed kitchen elevated 18 inches above the floor, but an art installation that periodically projects scrolling text on the dining room wall. In every project, the fulfillment of the client’s functional needs is rendered in the most elemental and legible way, resulting in both formal elegance and dramatic power.
£28.01
Monacelli Press The Art of Modern Interiors
Book SynopsisThe renowned interior designers share residential projects and designs for furniture that embody their sleek and refined contemporary aesthetic
£40.46
Allworth Press,U.S. Designing for People
Book SynopsisA cult read amongst designers for more than half a century, this text is the manifesto of America's greatest industrial designer and the pioneer of a design approach that put people first. Dreyfuss was the designer of the first answering machine, the Hoover vacuum cleaner, the Bell telephone, and much more.
£16.80
Moleskine Books Louise Fili Inspiration and Process in Design
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£25.60
Princeton Architectural Press No Compromise: The Work of Florence Knoll
Book SynopsisFlorence Knoll (1917–2019) was a leading force of modern design. She worked from 1945 to 1965 at Knoll Associates, first as business partner with her husband Hans Knoll, later as president after his death, and, finally, as design director. Her commissions became hallmarks of the modern era, including the Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe, the Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia, and the Platner Collection by Warren Platner. A designer in her own right, she created classics like the Parallel Bar Collection, which is still in production today. Her biggest influence came through her groundbreaking interiors and the creation of the acclaimed "Knoll look." She invigorated the dry, rational modernist International Style through humanizing textiles, lighting, and accessories, inventing the visual language of the modern office that remains a standard for interior design today. Although Knoll's motto was "no compromise, ever," as a woman in a White, upper-middle-class, male-dominated environment, she often had to make accommodations to gain respect from her colleagues, clients, and collaborators. No Compromise looks at Knoll's extraordinary career in close-up, from her student days to her professional accomplishments.
£20.00
AMMO Books LLC Eames: Beautiful Details
Book Synopsis"Eames: Beautiful Details celebrates the seamlessness and fluidity in which Charles and Ray Eames operated as both a husband and wife team and as designers unrestricted by traditionally professional boundaries. Select details of their life and work, from their refined designs to their innovative experiments, and even including images depicting the everyday poetic moments of their lives, and are shared here in this exhibit within a book. Inspired by Charles''s immersive and original slideshows, in which he expertly selected and grouped images together that communicated information in an aesthetic, direct, and accessible way, this book strives to visually create the Eameses'' life and work by taking the viewer through a delightful journey, focusing on their ""beautiful details.""The packaging design of the Eames: Beautiful Details slipcase is a pattern inspired by the triangles and colors of one of their most inventive, if lesser known, designs for children, simply called, ""the toy."" It also pays homage to the patterns they used on their well loved House of Cards. The Eameses brought a sense of humor and joy to everything they created, and the design and layout of the book aims to convey that spirit in a visual feast for the eyes.It is a testament to the Eameses and the lasting value of good design that their Eames lounge chair, created in 1956, endures today as perhaps the most recognizable and coveted piece of mid century furniture design. Their experiments in technological innovations, like molded plywood and fiberglass, resulted in such classic pieces as the bent plywood LCW and DCM Chairs, the Molded Plastic Chairs, and the Aluminum Group; all of which are still in production by Herman Miller. Likewise, Charles and Ray designed and built their own home in 1949 in Pacific Palisades, and it is still revered as a landmark of modern architecture. Built as part of the Case Study program in California, sponsored by Arts & Architecture magazine, it was one of the earliest experiments in pre fab construction, using off the shelf industrial parts. But unlike the austerity of much of modern architectural design, their factory like shell was lovingly lived in along with their personal collections of folk art, treasures from their travels, and everyday objects refreshingly displayed with affection and without pretense. In exhibition design as well, ""Mathematica: A World of Numbers ... and Beyond, 1961,"" for IBM is considered groundbreaking as an interactive, educational, and experiential way to communicate the wonder and magic of math. Similarly, their seminal film, Powers of Ten, 1977, expresses the mathematical concept of multiplying to the tenth power, in a very direct, simple, and powerful way.Unlike any other book previously published on Charles and Ray Eames, this unique monograph is a visual celebration of their work and life, and was created in true collaboration with Charles's grandson, Eames Demetrios, and other members of the Eames family.
£45.59
BLOOM Imprint LLC A Life in Flowers: Lessons & Affirmatins from the
Book SynopsisWedding and event florist and founder of the Chapel Designers floral community, Holly is a creative visionary and a highly recognized and sought-after floral designer whose work has been published in countless prestigious publications and top industry blogs. Learn about Holly's floral journey, the inspiring story of Hope Flower Farm, and the values of hospitality, creativity, and community that embody her life in flowers. Trade Review"Filled with inspiration for a diverse range of events, A Life in Flowers offers readers a visually rich window into Holly Chapple’s approach to design. Throughout the book, Holly, a born educator, draws you in with what is undoubtedly one of her biggest gifts to all of us - her effusive warmth and her desire to bring people together through beauty." ARIELLA CHEZAR, Floral Artist, Author and Educator, Ariella Chezar Design "Holly Chapple is a force of nature in the world of flowers - and this book, A Life in Flowers, is a feast at her table. ROBBIE HONEY, The Accidental Botanist "A Life in Flowers is an epic journey of a champion! Holly Heider Chapple is an authentic advocate for beautiful blooms. She grows them, arranges them and teaches with them. Her lifelong romance with flowers comes from deep within and it is with a heart for service that she shares her ideation, her vision, and her innovation with others, so they, too, can flourish. She is fondly referred to as the 'Flower Mama' to so many creatives around the world. A true champion is someone who is best in their field and shares their success with an open heart - that's Holly!" HITOMI GILLIAM, AIFD, Floral Educator, Botanical Artist and Author "A Life in Flowers is a gorgeous book, filled with a plethora of exquisite designs for weddings and events. No doubt that designers will be continually inspired by the myriad of ideas of Holly's extraordinary work. Holly's generosity in sharing ideas and techniques as well as her ability to create a true community amongst florists worldwide is beautifully illustrated in her unique story." FRANÇOISE WEEKS, Designer and Teacher "A remarkable story of legacy, family, and business steeped in not only the beauty, but also the power of flowers. A Life in Flowers illustrates how far-reaching our impact can be when creating from a place of deep conviction and passion. Holly Chapple's devotion to floristry, community, and HOPE reminds us to flower with purpose." AMY MCGEE, Botanical Brouhaha, Bloom Trust Co.Table of ContentsPage 11 Gratitude (Dedication) by Holly Heider ChapplePages 12-13 Foreword by Susan McLeary and Gregor LerschPage 21 A Family Legacy: Holly's Journey Page 75 Inspired GatheringsPage 117 Discovering Hope
£17.99
Letterform Archive Books Jack Stauffacher The Art of Wood Type
Book SynopsisA stationery set for fans of the beloved San Francisco printer San Franciscobased printer Jack Stauffacher's (19202017) bold experiments in letterpress expanded the ideas of wood type's formal possibilities. Born in San Mateo, California, Stauffacher began his study of printing at the age of 16 and went on to design and print outstanding books for 80 years. He was the owner and operator of Greenwood Press, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. After receiving a box of discarded wood type in 1966, Stauffacher began playing with the mismatched letterforms as a break from his daily work. His resulting typographic experiments, often featuring bold layers of letters in black, bright blue or red, are a testament to type's more expressive capabilities. Stauffacher's refined yet graphic sensibility brought him acclaim in the worlds of both traditional fine printing and modern art. Examples of his wood and metal type designs can be found in the San Francisco Museum o
£16.19
Letterform Archive Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. Citizen Printer
Book SynopsisCelebrating the storied career of a beloved letterpress printer whose posters spread messages of racial justiceDetroit-based letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. is celebrated for his type-driven messages of social justice and Black power, emblazoned in rhythmically layered and boldly inked posters made for the masses. Citizen Printer tells Kennedy's inspiring story and contextualizes his important workand offers readers tools for lifting their voices, too. A vital monograph on a trailblazing contemporary Black artist, Citizen Printer features 800 reproductions representing the breadth of Kennedy's posters and prints, plus original portraiture of the artist at work, a powerful artist statement and a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Austin Kleon, all presented in a dynamic type-forward design from American Institute of Graphic Arts medalist Gail Anderson and Joe Newton.Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. (born 1948) was wo
£47.70
InOtherWords A Meaningful Order
£45.00
University of Alberta Press Harley Parker
Book SynopsisGenosko uncovers the legacy of Harley Parker (1915-1992), Canadian museum exhibition designer, typographer, and painter, and explores his innovative concepts reshaping museums as perceptual laboratories.
£21.59
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale Junior
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated catalogue bringing cabinet-maker Thomas Chippendale Junior out of the shadow of his father. The Chippendale cabinet-making firm, founded by Thomas Chippendale Senior in about 1750, became famous partly through the successful publication of The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director (1754, re-published 1755 and 1762), but also through the fine furniture supplied to a number of illustrious clients. Chippendale Senior ran the workshop for just over twenty years and his eldest son, Thomas Chippendale Junior, continued the business for over forty years; the first two decades in partnership with Thomas Haig. Chippendale Senior's work has been well-documented but Chippendale Junior's work has never, until now, been thoroughly researched. The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale Junior repairs this omission. His patrons included members of the Royal Family, aristocrats, landed gentry and antiquarians; he was adept at satisfying their demands, whether they required lavish gilt or simpler, often mahogany, pieces. Where family archives and original settings survive, as at Harewood House, Paxton House and Stourhead, they reveal the variety and quality of Chippendale's output. An analysis of client's invoices, even when the furniture can no longer be traced, for the first time provides a colourful view of what customers chose and what prices they paid.Trade ReviewJudith Goodison’s splendid monograph is an explicit ‘sequel’ to Christopher Gilbert’s biography of Chippendale senior [...] The outstanding illustrations beautifully convey how Chippendale’s ideas evolved [...] This book is essential reading for all furniture scholars, and its handsome presentation and lively writing style assure it a much wider appeal. * The Furniture History Society Newsletter *Table of ContentsIntroduction and Acknowledgements Part 1: Chippendale’s Life and Business 1. Chippendale the Man and the Tradesman 2. Chippendale the Designer 3. Chippendale the Business Part 2: Chippendale’s Patrons Part 3: Illustrations Appendices A: Chippendale Chronology B: Insurance Records C: Poor Rate Book Entries for Chippendale’s Premises D: Wills E: Selected Press Notices F: Miscellaneous Correspondence G: Woods Used by the Chippendale Firm Glossary Selected Bibliography Photographic Credits Index
£61.75
