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Fourth Wing
Fourth Wing
"The most brutally addictive fantasy I've read in a decade!" --#1 NYT bestselling author Tracy Wolff"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end. Brutal games, grumpy dragons, complex characters, sizzling sexual tension, magic, and war...a fantasy like you've never read before."...
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by Grann, David
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The...
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Maame by George, Jessica
Maame
"An utterly charming and deeply moving portrait of the joys--and the guilt--of trying to find your own way in life." --Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Meeting Maame feels like falling in love for the first time: warm, awkward, joyous, a little...
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The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Ortega-Medina, Orlando
The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants
Award-winning author and immigration attorney Orlando Ortega-Medina returns to 1990s San Francisco in The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants, a powerful family drama that plays out within a captivating legal thriller.Attorney Marc Mendes, the estranged son of a prominent Rabbi and a burned-out lawyer with...
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Divine Rivals by Ross, Rebecca
Divine Rivals
When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to...
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Big Swiss by Beagin, Jen
Big Swiss
"Wild...hilarious...so good." --Cosmopolitan, Best Books of the Year * "A laugh-out-loud bad romance for Gen Xers and an ode to misfits who just want to belong." --Oprah Daily * "Always interesting...too fun to stop." --Vanity Fair "One of the funniest books of the last...
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  • The Story of the Louis Vuitton Luggage by Graves, Laia Farran
    The Story of the Louis Vuitton Luggage
    With a dedication to luxury and practicality, Louis Vuitton designed his unique lightweight, airtight luggage in 1854 and ensured that jetsetters all over the globe could travel in comfort and style. It was a creation that founded a fashion house and became a standard-bearer...
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  • The Cumulative Cloth, Wet Techniques: A Guide to Fabric Color, Pattern, Construction, and Embellishment by Brandeis, Susan
    The Cumulative Cloth, Wet Techniques: A Guide to Fabric Color, Pattern, Construction, and Embellishment
    Learn surface design for textiles, to create rich and personally expressive fabric surfaces. Projects by expert Susan Brandeis (author of the bestselling The Intentional Thread) help a range of levels--from beginners to experts--experiment with each method. - Covers wet techniques in detail: application and...
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  • The Costume Designer's Toolkit: The Process of Creating Effective Design by Poe Durbin, Holly
    The Costume Designer's Toolkit: The Process of Creating Effective Design
    The Costume Designer's Toolkit explores the wide-ranging skills required to design costumes for live performance in theatre, dance, opera, and themed entertainment. Arranged in chronological order to create a design, each chapter describes tools, strategies, and techniques costume designers use to create lively and...
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  • Studio Ashby: Home Art Soul by Ashby, Sophie
    Studio Ashby: Home Art Soul
    The highly anticipated debut from one of today's most influential tastemakers in contemporary interior design, published on the occasion of her studio's tenth anniversary. Growing up, interior designer Sophie Ashby cultivated a passion for modern art, fine antiques, and bold color. After studying art...
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  • Steampunk Houses 2 Colouring Book by Hampson, R. J.
    Steampunk Houses 2 Colouring Book
    Do you need to wind back that stress? Color these engaging architectural illustrations to make your life run like clockwork.Love the Victorian era's obsessions with cogs and wheels? Want a peaceful and calming creative outlet? Do you enjoy losing yourself in the shiny details...
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  • Share Your Love Note Cards: 16 Beautifully Illustrated Blank Note Cards by Meredith, Gaston Masnata
    Share Your Love Note Cards: 16 Beautifully Illustrated Blank Note Cards
    Presented in a beautiful gift box, Share Your Love Note Cards includes 16 blank cards and envelopes featuring Meredith Gaston Masnata's enchanting illustrations that celebrate love. Reflecting on the loving message in the bestselling book, Choosing Love, this gift card set is the perfect...
    $59.51 AUD
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  • Rendering Tips for the Costume Designer: Simple Steps for Better Drawing and Painting by Parr, Jessica
    Rendering Tips for the Costume Designer: Simple Steps for Better Drawing and Painting
    Rendering Tips for the Costume Designer: Simple Steps for Better Drawing and Painting is a guide for students and costume designers who want to improve their drawing, painting, and rendering skills.The book is divided into three sections - Drawing Tips, Painting Tips, and Linework...
    $172.34 AUD
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  • Painted Travels: Portraits of Remarkable Places by Axelby, Sj
    Painted Travels: Portraits of Remarkable Places
    Author: Sj AxelbyPublisher: Pavilion BooksPublished: 01/02/2024Pages: 192Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9780008580728
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  • Nightmares Spooky Boys: A Coloring Book with Adventure Through Enigmatic Cities, Full of Darkness and Intrigue by Temptress, Tone
    Nightmares Spooky Boys: A Coloring Book with Adventure Through Enigmatic Cities, Full of Darkness and Intrigue
    Open the pages of the Nightmares Coloring Book and step into a captivating realm where the Spooky Boys embark on a journey through enigmatic cities full of darkness and intrigue. This coloring book takes you deep into shadowy corners, encouraging you to uncover the...
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  • Narrative Design (Slipcase Edition): A 50 Year Perspective by Hinrichs, K. Hinrichs
    Narrative Design (Slipcase Edition): A 50 Year Perspective
    An extraordinary book and unparalleled collection of work, celebrating Kit Hinrichs creative life as he recounts his narrative design work covering over 50 years and all stages of his career.Narrative Design is a collection of more than 50 years of work from the obsessive...
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  • Narrative Design: A 50 Year Perspective by Hinrichs, Kit Hinrichs
    Narrative Design: A 50 Year Perspective
    An extraordinary book and unparalleled collection of work, celebrating Kit Hinrichs creative life as he recounts his narrative design work covering over 50 years and all stages of his career.Narrative Design is a collection of more than 50 years of work from the obsessive...
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  • Modernist Icons: Midcentury Houses and Interiors by Gestalten
    Modernist Icons: Midcentury Houses and Interiors
    A celebration of mid-century modern interiors, architecture, and design.Step into the world of mid-century modern design with Modernist Icons, a stunning explora- tion of the era's groundbreaking architecture and interiors from around the world. Discover how this design movement evolved from organic forms and...
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  • Making Working Women's Costume: Patterns for Clothes from the Mid-15th to Mid-20th Centuries by Friendship, Elizabeth
    Making Working Women's Costume: Patterns for Clothes from the Mid-15th to Mid-20th Centuries
    Making Working Women's Costume gives a unique account of the clothes of ordinary women from the mid-15th century to the early 20th century. As well as introducing the historical periods, it gives patterns for a range of typical garments that women of the poorer...
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  • Kris Van Assche: 55 Collections: Krisvanassche, Dior, Berluti by Johnston, Grace
    Kris Van Assche: 55 Collections: Krisvanassche, Dior, Berluti
    - The first career-spanning overview of Kris Van Assche in 55 collections at Dior, Berluti and his namesake label- A visual compendium of Kris Van Assche's work in fashion as a Creative Director- Presenting photography by Paolo Roversi, Willy Vanderperre, Nan Goldin, David Sims,...
    $256.26 AUD
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  • Fine Woodworking Almanac, Vol. 1 by Woodworking, Editors Of Fine
    Fine Woodworking Almanac, Vol. 1
    The Best of Fine Woodworking, Vol. 1 is acollection of the bestcontent from Fine Woodworking magazine curated by the editors. This limited-editionproduct will be released each yearand includenot only the best articles fromthe previous year's issues, but also select vintage projectsand new bonus content....
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  • Designing the Computational Image, Imagining Computational Design by Llach, Daniel Cardoso
    Designing the Computational Image, Imagining Computational Design
    Author: Daniel Cardoso LlachPublisher: Applied Research & DesignPublished: 12/12/2023Pages: 240Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 2.65lbsSize: 9.30h x 7.30w x 1.20dISBN: 9781954081345About the AuthorLlach, Daniel Cardoso: - Daniel Cardoso Llach, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University and the author of Builders of...
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  • Creative Endurance: 56 Rules for Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals by Schnaidt, Mike
    Creative Endurance: 56 Rules for Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals
    A must-read guide for any creative, Creative Endurance offers practical advice and inspiration for staying motivated and achieving your big-picture goals. Are you experiencing creative burnout? Using the effective strategies for creative endurance developed by creative director of Fast Company and accomplished marathon runner...
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  • Calligraphy Practice Workbook for Beginners: Simple and Modern Book - An Easy Mindful Guide to Write and Learn Handwriting for Beginners with Pretty B by Style, Life Daily
    Calligraphy Practice Workbook for Beginners: Simple and Modern Book - An Easy Mindful Guide to Write and Learn Handwriting for Beginners with Pretty B
    A Calligraphy Practice Workbook is a tool that is designed to help individuals improve their handwriting skills, specifically in the art of calligraphy. This workbook usually contains a variety of exercises, prompts, and templates that enable users to practice their penmanship and develop their...
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  • Be a Diamond: Decades of Dolly Parton's Style (an Unofficial Coloring Book) by Dover Publications
    Be a Diamond: Decades of Dolly Parton's Style (an Unofficial Coloring Book)
    This unofficial treasure trove of Dolly Parton's signature style will charm every fashionista and diehard Dolly fan. Just bring crayons, colored pencils, or markers, and imagine what it's like to walk a mile in Dolly's stiletto shoes. Filled with delightful stories about Dolly's life,...
    $41.37 AUD
    $41.37 AUD
  • Asian Fashion Coloring Book: Beautiful Japanese Women's Traditional Fashion, Dress, Kimono and Lifestyle, Coloring Book for Adults by Publishing, No Name Creator
    Asian Fashion Coloring Book: Beautiful Japanese Women's Traditional Fashion, Dress, Kimono and Lifestyle, Coloring Book for Adults
    Featuring 35 Traditional and historic prints of elegant Asain, Japanese women Fashion, this adult coloring book is the perfect stress-reliever for fans of Japanese art and fashion.This breathtaking coloring book immerses you in the beauty of Asian Traditional Fashion. Free your imagination and choose...
    $22.60 AUD
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Top Design and Art Books

Design and art books are invaluable resources for both aspiring and seasoned creatives. These books offer insight into the principles of design and the beauty of artistic expression. Among the most noteworthy art books are titles that not only showcase stunning visuals but also provide deep dives into the theory and practice of design.One exemplary design and art book is "Design Basics" by David A. Lauer and Stephen Pentak. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to fundamental design principles, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the field. It’s praised for its clear explanations and practical exercises, which help readers grasp the core concepts of design.For those keen on the intersection of design and aesthetics, "The Art of Inside Out" by Tara Bennett and Paul C. Brown is a must-have. This book explores the design process behind the beloved Pixar film, offering a unique look at book cover design and concept art. It’s an excellent example of how design books can delve into specific aspects of the art world, revealing the intricacies behind visual storytelling.Another notable mention is "How to Create a Portfolio & Get Hired" by John E. Williams. This design textbook is highly recommended for those seeking guidance on showcasing their work effectively. It provides actionable advice on portfolio creation and offers insight into what makes a compelling design.In the realm of online bookstores, these art and design books are readily available, making it easier than ever to access the best books to read on design and art. Whether you’re searching for best-selling books or specific design textbooks, exploring these resources can significantly enhance your understanding and appreciation of the design of art.

FAQ's

Q. What are some of the best books to read on design and art?

A. There are numerous highly regarded design and art books. Some top recommendations include "The Elements of Graphic Design" by Alex W. White, "Interaction of Color" by Josef Albers, and "Design as Art" by Bruno Munari. For a comprehensive list, explore our online bookstore’s curated collection of best-selling books in this genre.

Q. Can you recommend any design textbooks for beginners?

A. Absolutely! If you're starting out in design, "Design Basics" by David A. Lauer and Stephen Pentak is a great choice. Another excellent textbook is "Graphic Design: The New Basics" by Ellen Lupton and Jennifer Cole Phillips. These textbooks cover fundamental principles and provide practical insights.

Q. What should I consider when evaluating the design of art books?

A. When evaluating the design of art books, consider factors such as layout, typography, image quality, and overall aesthetics. The book cover design is also crucial as it creates the first impression. Look for books that balance visual appeal with functionality and content clarity.

Q. Where can I find the best-selling design and art books?

A. You can find the best-selling design and art books in our online bookstore. We offer a wide range of titles from renowned authors and publishers. Check our bestseller section for the latest popular choices among readers and professionals.

Q. How important is book cover design in the overall appeal of art books?

A. Book cover design is extremely important as it serves as the first point of interaction with potential readers. A well-designed cover can attract attention, convey the book's theme, and create a lasting impression. Investing in a good cover design can significantly enhance the book's appeal and marketability.

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