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Living in Color: Color in Contemporary Interior DesignAn inspirational visual journey along the color spectrum, brought to life via the best contemporary residential interior designTap into the growing trend for injecting color into home décor with this elegant, thoughtful selection of interiors in every shade and hue. Organised by color -...
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Zakka Embroidery: Simple One- And Two-Color Embroidery Motifs and Small CraftsEmbrace a simpler approach to stitching with bold one- and two-color embroidery motifs Zakka Embroidery presents designs that are an elegant blend of Japanese and Scandinavian style. The motifs and patterns are spare and graphic, yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from...
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Florid Victorian OrnamentMore than 700 crisp designs, printed on 102 plates, feature borders, frames, corners, scrollwork, rosettes, and cartouches. Authentic 19th-century motifs include flowers and leaves, geometric patterns, animals, cherubs, and much more.Author: Karl KlimschPublisher: Dover PublicationsPublished: 06/01/1977Pages: 112Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.30w x...
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Anna Spiro: A Life in PatternPraised for her awe-inspiring ability to mix vibrant patterned fabrics, antique furniture, and collectible art, Anna Spiro has worked tirelessly throughout her design career to create compelling homes and spaces for her clients. This beautifully illustrated book, Anna Spiro: A Life in Pattern, is...
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The Radiant Tarot: Pathway to Creativity (78 Cards, Full-Color Guide Book, Deluxe Keepsake Box)Richly painted, at times fantastical, fine art images of plants, animals, and people co-inhabit a dream-like world guiding tarot readers down a radiant path of awakening creativity and personal growth. The creation of The Radiant Tarot deck was born from the author and artist's...
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Red Carpet OscarsThe red carpet is so much more than fabulous gowns on famous people;it reflects the styles and values of each era and has become a platform to make social statements. Red Carpet Oscars presents over ninety years of fashion worn at the film world's...
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Mid-Century Modern: High-End Furniture in Collectors' InteriorsIn recent years, there has been a real revival and appraisal of the works of the mid-century modern movement among architects and interior designers: the furniture, lighting and objects designed by Alvar Aalto, Charles & Ray Eames, Eileen Gray, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Pierre...
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Norman Rockwell: Drawings, 1911-1976Before Norman Rockwell put paintbrush to canvas, he had a precise idea of what he wanted to create. A perfectionist and analytical thinker, Rockwell completed numerous preparatory drawings in the process of developing his paintings, much like the Old Masters before him. He worked...
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Talking Threads: Costume Design for Entertainment ArtCostume design is storytelling. And to do it successfully, you need to understand the five functions of a costume: to connect to plot and theme, establish the structure of society, put in a specific time and place, indicate personality, and reveal a passage of...
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Graffiti for Beginners: An Easy Introduction to Drawing Graffiti LettersLearn how to draw graffiti letters! Graffiti for Beginners is an easy-to-follow introduction that presents you with the basics behind graffiti lettering. The two funky yet classic graffiti alphabets created by experienced graffiti artist Mega gives you the opportunity to learn a basic graffiti...
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Design Justice: Community-Led Practices to Build the Worlds We NeedAn exploration of how design might be led by marginalized communities, dismantle structural inequality, and advance collective liberation and ecological survival.What is the relationship between design, power, and social justice? "Design justice" is an approach to design that is led by marginalized communities and...
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Logo, Revised EditionA logo should be distinctive, memorable and clear. To be great, it should do those things better than the rest. - Michael Evamy This bestselling branding bible has provided graphic designers with an indispensable reference source for over a decade. Logo is now getting...
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Less and More: The Design Ethos of Dieter RamsThis is Dieter Rams's 808-page book about his work, back in print in its original form with a PVC softcover and slipcase. The relevance of famous Braun designer Dieter Rams in modern design remains unbroken. In his more than 40 years at Braun, Rams...
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Regenerative FashionAs our climate, ecological and social crises converge, urgent action is needed to maximize our chances of survival. A new commercial approach is possible but it requires a systemic shift, with companies learning to operate as part of a wider 'ecosystem', allowing fashion to...
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101 Things I Learned(r) in Product Design SchoolAn engaging, enlightening, and cleverly illustrated guide to product design, written by experienced professional designers and instructors. Products are in every area of our lives, but just what product designers do and how they think is a mystery to most. Product design is not...
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Gemstone Settings: The Jewelry Maker's Guide to Styles & TechniquesGemstone Settings is the most in-depth, technical guide to stone setting. Jewelry makers will enjoy an encyclopedic overview, which features an extensive summary of stone-setting and techniques for creating beautiful gemstone jewelry, from basic bezels and prongs to pave, carre, clusters, and numerous others--including...
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The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories Behind Everyday Household Objects, from Pillows to Forks (Home Design and Decorative Arts Book, HistThe Elements of a Home reveals the fascinating stories behind more than 60 everyday household objects and furnishings. Brimming with amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia, this captivating collection is a treasure trove of curiosities. With tales from the kitchen, the bedroom, and every room...
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Martin Margiela: The Women's Collections 1989-2009A breathtaking survey of 20 years of fashion designs by Martin Margiela Timed to coincide with a major exhibition, this volume revisits the years during which celebrated designer Martin Margiela achieved the status as one of the most important designers at work today. One...
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Creative Haven Art Nouveau Animal Designs Coloring BookInspired by the works of M. P. Verneuil, Alphonse Mucha, and other Art Nouveau masters, 31 elegant designs celebrate the sensuous Art Nouveau style. The imaginative illustrations feature patterns of graceful swans, peacocks, butterflies, and other creatures, as well as intertwined vines, flowers, and...
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Home by the Sea: The Surf Shacks and Hinterland Hideaways of Byron BayHome by the Sea: The Surf Shacks and Hinterland Hideaways of Byron Bay is a beautiful interiors book that opens the doors to a range of diverse and inspiring homes in the burgeoning creative community of Australia's Byron Bay. Take an insider's tour of...
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