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Palette 08: Iridescent: Holographics in DesignWe all experience a sense of wonder examining the swirl and sheen of mother of pearl or gazing at the chromatic luster on an oil or gasoline spill. These natural visual effects create tremendous color displays through the fluid interaction of surface properties with...
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A History of Arab Graphic DesignPROSE AWARD WINNER, ART HISTORY & CRITICISM The first-ever book-length history of Arab graphic design Arab graphic design emerged in the early twentieth century out of a need to influence, and give expression to, the far-reaching economic, social, and political changes that were taking...
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Measurements: A Proportional Cocktail GuideWhatever the season, it is always a good idea to sit back and relax with a cocktail. Graphic designer Nick Barclay has created a stunning anthology of cocktails. This book combines classic recipes with new drink ideas into clear and defined sections. After working...
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A Passion for Jean Prouvé: From Furniture to Architecture: The Laurence and Patrick Seguin CollectionAluminum and machine aesthetics: the entire Prouvé vision, from furniture to architectureThe esteemed collectors Laurence and Patrick Seguin first discovered the work of Jean Prouvé in the late 1980s, and were quick to embrace his entire aesthetic vision, from architectural design to furniture. "There...
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Fashion: The Ultimate History of Costume: From Prehistory to the Present DayFashion is one of the defining features of human evolution and culture. Spanning from the first civilizations to today's most recent trends, this enlarged and updated edition analyses the importance and meaning of fashion via an in-depth approach and a rich selection of illustrations...
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Barcelona - Original: The Sketching Lover's CompanionFrench artist Lapin can be defined as a mobile illustrator who carries his sketchbook and his compact sketching gear to the street, to the bar, to the metro, to Tokyo, or New York. Sometimes funny, sometimes elegant, always virtuosically drawn, this annotated travel journal...
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Around the World: The Atlas for TodayThis modern atlas presents our world in striking images and clear texts. The book is not just for graphic designers, but also for anyone who is curious about how we live today. Looking through an atlas has always been a fascinating way to explore...
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The EssenceThe empire of scent: explore the realm of perfumes, smells, and aromatic incense to reveal the enduring allure of fragrance. Scents are linked with our most cherished memories--life without the ability to smell is unimaginable. Dive deep into the essentials of olfaction; open up...
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Saul Steinberg: The Americans: Kat. Museum Ludwig KölnThe American Way of Life in 1958On eight, free-standing panels with a total length of about seventy meters, Saul Steinberg designed an impressive collage for the American Pavilion at the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels about the American way of life and simply called...
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EyewearOptical opulence: 500 years of spectacles ranging from classic to outrageous For over two decades eyewear designer Moss Lipow trawled eBay, auction houses, garage sales, and flea markets worldwide, amassing glasses and photographs for his renowned collection. This book traces eyewear's journey over the...
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Your Private Sky: R. Buckminster Fuller: The Art of Design ScienceThis is an exuberant portrait of R. Buckminster Fuller, the visionary who exhorted us to "think global, act local" and devised the geodesic dome and the concept of Spaceship Earth. -House & GardenIn light of the reawakening interest in R. Buckminster Fuller's works and...
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100 Years of Swiss Graphic DesignA comprehensive reference work chronicling the history of Swiss graphic design100 Years of Swiss Graphic Design takes a fresh look at Swiss typography and photo-graphics, posters, corporate image design, book design, journalism and typefaces over the past hundred years. With illuminating essays by prominent...
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A Privileged Life: Celebrating Wasp StyleAt once glamorous and mysterious, the WASP lifestyle has influenced countless trends in the worlds of fashion, home design, and pop culture. Today, one no longer has to be a WASP to embrace its casual-yet-elegant attitude and sense of style. With lively text and...
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Guest Book, Guests Comments, Visitors Book, Vacation Home Guest Book, Beach House Guest Book, Comments Book, Visitor Book, Colourful Guest Book, HolidGuest / Visitor BookCapture your guest's precious memories and recommendations from their stay with this beautiful Guest Book. Place this spectacular book somewhere in the home/reception where it will catch everyone's eye and build up a collection of messages from your guests that can...
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Paperwork: Peter ClarkPeter Clark's collage's start with a scavenger trip to antiques fairs, flea markets and second hand stores to find the right objects to inspire his works. His most recognized pieces are the series of Dogs, from Spaniels to Bulldogs, and Clothes, from a dress...
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How to Make Repeat Patterns: A Guide for Designers, Architects and ArtistsThis book explains, in simple steps and non-mathematical terminology, how to create repeat patterns in a line, on the plane, as tiles, and as Escher-like repeats. The book also shows how to make 'wallpaper repeats', where the elements of the pattern merge into each...
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Graphic Design SourcebookGraphic Design Sourcebook surveys the visually stunning, thought-provoking work of 100 groundbreaking practitioners, with projects ranging from websites, apps, banner ads, and infographics to social-issue posters, corporate branding, and interactive media. Every entry includes a biography and a short prÃ(c)cis of the creator s...
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Icons of Men's StyleWomen are into fashion, men are into style, style is forever - Domenico Dolce Womenswear progresses in leaps and bounds, fueled by the readiness of women to wear what may at the time be perceived as the radical or outrageous. Not so menswear -menswear...
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The History of Modern Fashion: From 1850Shortlisted for the Costume Society of America Millia Davenport Publication Award (2016), this lavishly illustrated book looks at the history of fashion from 1850 to 2010. Taking a decade-by-decade approach, Daniel James Cole and Nancy Deihl explore the history of fashion as a lively...
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How to Be an IllustratorThis book offers practical help and guidance to aspiring illustrators. All areas of the job are covered - how to create a portfolio; the most effective ways to approach would-be clients; how to prepare for meetings and negotiate contracts; and how to handle, deliver,...
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