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Discover captivating design and art books, featuring design textbooks and insights into book cover design.
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Organisation Designs from Start-Up to Global: Dynamic Designs for Growth"An appropriate design can be a significant competitive advantage, just as an inappropriate design can result in the failure of the organisation."Over the last 30 years, Michael Bellerby has worked in over 100 organisations designing strategies, implementing operational improvements and radically changing performance. This...
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American Look: Fashion and the Image of Women in 1930's and 1940's New YorkFrom the end of the 1930s through the 1940s, the New York fashion industry came into its own. Sportswear, which had evolved from its sporting origins to include simple casual wear for town and country, travel and leisure, was at the centre of this...
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Design Between the LinesThe car industry and the way in which cars are created have changed beyond all recognition over the last half-century. Automotive styling was once the grudging afterthought when the engineers had finished their work. Now, following a short flirtation with exotic Italian design houses,...
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Cult Perfumes: The World's Most Exclusive PerfumeriesEven in times of economic hardship, perfume is an affordable luxury, recognized for its ability to make us not only smell good but also feel great. No woman's dressing table or bathroom cabinet is complete without at least one bottle. Cult Perfumes is the...
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William Morris: Words & WisdomA collection of quotations by and about William Morris, exploring his passionately held view that beautiful, functional design should be accessible to allWilliam Morris (1834-1896) was a radical thinker whose democratic vision for society and art has continued to influence designers, artists and writers...
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Underwear: Fashion in DetailGet intimately acquainted with the V&A's world-renowned collection of undergarments in this eye-opening visual history. From camisoles to corsets, basques to boudoir caps, Underwear: Fashion in Detail traces the peculiar evolution of underwear. Revealing photographs highlight close-up details in the garments, while intricate line...
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Traditional Jewellery of Nineteenth-Century EuropeTraditional or "ethnic" jewelry--jewelry worn with traditional or national costume--was highly fashionable in the 19th century and is now enjoying a revival. This book draws together a selection of beautiful pieces, from Iceland in the north to Cyprus off the shores of Asia Minor,...
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V&a Pattern: Owen Jones: (Hardcover with CD) [With CDROM]The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is the world's greatest museum of art and design, with a vast collection that been an unparalleled resource for designers for 150 years. This new series of pattern books presents the range of the V&A's superb collections. Beautifully...
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The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957In 1947, Christian Dior's "New Look" was greeted with both shock and delight, making headlines around the world. Accompanying the exhibition opening at the Victoria and Albert Museum in September 2007, this lavish book focuses on Parisian and British couture between 1947 and 1957,...
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Traditional Indian Jewellery: The Golden Smile of India- Balances gorgeous photographs against detailed descriptions of traditional gems - Explores the legends and stories behind the gems used in traditional Indian jewelry Traditional Indian Jewellery: The Golden Smile of India explores the rich heritage of Indian jewelry and its significance in past...
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As Seen in Blitz: Fashioning '80s Style- 1980s fashion and culture, as seen on the deeply influential pages of BLITZ, the pioneering '80s style magazine - A wealth of stunning visuals, text and interviews from the time, plus new commentaries from over 100 key players - A must-have book for...
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Perfect English TownhouseContinuing her exploration of English interiors, Ros Byam Shaw visits 14 distinctive townhouses full of charm, character, and style. Continuing her exploration of English interiors, Ros Byam Shaw visits 14 distinctive townhouses full of charm, character and style. In Perfect English Townhouse, Ros Byam...
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Living RetroA glorious celebration of vibrant twentieth-century design, color, and pattern, Living Retro offers a privileged glimpse into a selection of fabulous retro-inspired homes around the world, from Palm Springs to Paris. A glorious celebration of vibrant twentieth-century design, color, and pattern, Living Retro offers...
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Magdalena AbakanowiczA stunning exploration of an extraordinary and unique body of work Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930-2017) was a Polish sculptor and fiber artist, most notable for her use of textiles as a sculptural medium. In the 1960s and 1970s she wove sisal in intense colors to...
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Fashion and MusicThe relationship between popular music and fashion has been a culturally significant one since the 1950s, and this book explores how music and musicians play a key role in the shaping of identity, taste and consumption. Using a range of historical and contemporary examples,...
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Japanese Fashion Designers: The Work and Influence of Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamotom, and Rei KawakuboOver the past 40 years, Japanese designers have led the way in aligning fashion with art and ideology, as well as addressing identity and social politics through dress. They have demonstrated that both creative and commercial enterprise is possible in today's international fashion industry,...
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Postcards from the New Yorker: One Hundred Covers from Ten DecadesThe New Yorker was launched in 1925, and offers reporting, criticism, essays, fiction, poetry, humour, and cartoons. From the very outset, the founders, Harold Ross and Jane Grant, declared that their sophisticated magazine was 'not edited for the old lady in Dubuque'. The New...
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Vintage Beauty Parlor: Flawless Hair and Make-Up in Iconic Vintage StylesStep back in time to an age of Hollywood glamor, summer-lovin', or punk rock, with this gorgeous collection of vintage hair and make-up styles to re-create at home. The desire for all things vintage has truly made its way back into fashion and, as...
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Pink House Living: For People Cheating on Fashion with FurniturePink has become the hottest color in interiors. Quartz Pink was the Pantone color of 2016 and since then the hue has gone from strength to strength, playing a starring role at the 2018 Milan Design Week. From advertising to design and fashion, millennial...
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Country Brocante Style: Where English Country Meets French VintageFind inspiration in decorative country living with Country Brocante Style. Lucy Haywood is the creator of The Country Brocantes--home and lifestyle fairs held in idyllic rural surroundings. In Country Brocante Style, she introduces her pretty and accessible signature look into the home, fusing two...
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