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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
$44.86 AUD
$44.86 AUD
Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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  • The Game Development Strategy Guide: Crafting Modern Video Games That Thrive by Platz, Cheryl
    The Game Development Strategy Guide: Crafting Modern Video Games That Thrive
    Some of today's most popular video games have been on the market for decades, while others barely make it days before disappearing forever. What differentiates the games that survive? This expansive look at modern video game development gives you an end-to-end, cross-disciplinary understanding of...
    $134.55 AUD
    $134.55 AUD
  • The Fashion of Clueless by May, Mona
    The Fashion of Clueless
    "The film would not have become the classic that it has without [Mona May's] involvement. Her work was magic in Clueless." -Alicia Silverstone As if! Revisit the iconic plaids, statement hats, and chic dresses from Clueless with this behind-the-scenes look at how costume designer...
    $59.80 AUD
    $59.80 AUD
  • The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm by Daniel, Noel
    The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
    From Snow White to Cinderella, Rapunzel to Rumpelstiltskin, the Brothers Grimm bequeathed a canon of stories which have become literary and childhood classics. The most widely read story collection after the Bible, their magical tales are stalwarts of early learning and imagination, listed in...
    $59.81 AUD
    $59.81 AUD
  • The Costume House - The Inside Story of Cosprop: From a Room with a View to Game of Thrones by Lodwick, Keith
    The Costume House - The Inside Story of Cosprop: From a Room with a View to Game of Thrones
    One of the world's most revered costume suppliers and creators, Cosprop was founded by John Bright, an Oscar-and BAFTA-winning costume designer, collector, and philanthropist. The Costume House explores some of the most celebrated film and television series in history, from Merchant Ivory to Downton...
    $93.46 AUD
    $93.46 AUD
  • The Christmas Season: Created by Scandinavian Artists by Martensen-Larsen, Katrine
    The Christmas Season: Created by Scandinavian Artists
    Combining traditional Scandinavian Christmas customs with clever DIY ideas and recipes, The Christmas Season invites you to redesign Christmas within your own home. 'Festive and cosy Christmas living room decor ideas.' -- The Spruce The Christmas Season is an essential guide to Scandinavian-style Christmas...
    $67.29 AUD
    $67.29 AUD
  • The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther by Carter, Ruth E.
    The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther
    The definitive, deluxe art book from costume design legend Ruth E. Carter. Ruth E. Carter is a living legend of costume design. For three decades, she has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen--from the '80s streetwear of Do the Right Thing...
    $59.81 AUD
    $59.81 AUD
  • The Art of Robert E. McGinnis by McGinnis, Robert E.
    The Art of Robert E. McGinnis
    A Modern Master Robert E. McGinnis began his career in 1947 as a cartoonist, and produced his first cover illustrations for 1956 issues of the magazines True Detective and Master Detective. Then in 1958, he painted his first paperback book cover, and from that...
    $52.26 AUD
    $52.26 AUD
  • The 1990s: A Visual History of the Decade by Carroll, Henry
    The 1990s: A Visual History of the Decade
    A visual celebration of a seminal decade. As the Cold War ended and a new millennium approached, grunge, hip--hop, and rave exploded in popularity as teenagers and twenty--somethings searched for something real, something more meaningful. Ostentation was out. Authenticity was in.And so, we had...
    $89.72 AUD
    $89.72 AUD
  • Textile Protest: Artists, Activism, and the Historical Power of Resistance in Cloth by Triston, Julia
    Textile Protest: Artists, Activism, and the Historical Power of Resistance in Cloth
    Artists, activism, and the historical power of cloth in protest. A landmark survey of how textiles have been used for political protest in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including banners, flags, clothing, and pieces from the world of fine art. Textile Protest showcases the...
    $74.77 AUD
    $74.77 AUD
  • Style Codes: Dolly Parton: A Guide to Dressing Like a Fashion Icon by Hammond, Natalie
    Style Codes: Dolly Parton: A Guide to Dressing Like a Fashion Icon
    Enhance your personal style with inspiration and practical advice from the signature looks and glamorous wardrobes of the iconic Dolly Parton. Country legend and cultural icon Dolly Parton transcends music into the realm of fashion, where she blends glitz and grit with effortless elegance....
    $29.89 AUD
    $29.89 AUD
  • Style Codes: David Bowie: A Guide to Dressing Like a Fashion Icon by Hammond, Natalie
    Style Codes: David Bowie: A Guide to Dressing Like a Fashion Icon
    Dress like a style icon with inspiration and practical advice from the many looks and bold wardrobes of David Bowie David Bowie, the iconic musician and cultural force, wielded fashion as a tool of self-expression. From the otherworldly Ziggy Stardust to the enigmatic Thin...
    $29.89 AUD
    $29.89 AUD
  • Soleil: Illustration Lookbook by Tanaka
    Soleil: Illustration Lookbook
    The cute and pop fashion illustration collection.The illustrator Tanaka's second art book is finally out!This illustration collection is based on the concept of the "Look Book". Designed and bound like a fashion magazine, this book stylishly showcases Tanaka's characteristic fashion-focused worldview.Starting with Tanaka's new...
    $44.84 AUD
    $44.84 AUD
  • Salish Indian Sweaters by Gibson-Roberts, Priscilla
    Salish Indian Sweaters
    Enter the World of Beautiful Cowichan SweatersCarrying on a tradition born in the 1800s, today's Cowichan knitters of Vancouver, British Columbia, produce unique designs often derived from personal and tribal stories, incorporating geometric patterns and a central figure such as a whale, eagle, or...
    $59.71 AUD
    $59.71 AUD
  • Read Frame Type Film: Or, Written on the Screen by Camporesi, Enrico
    Read Frame Type Film: Or, Written on the Screen
    This ambitious survey chronicles text and typography in 20th-century artists' films and experimental cinemaFrom credits to subtitles to title cards and beyond, texts play a critical part in the structure of a film. Yet, away from the world of mainstream cinema, where the work...
    $82.24 AUD
    $82.24 AUD
  • Ralph Lauren's Polo Shirt by Lauren, Ralph
    Ralph Lauren's Polo Shirt
    Embodying a chic casualness that is uniquely American, the Polo shirt is a cultural symbol, worn by everyone from movie stars and presidents to athletes and artists. The Polo shirt is to Ralph Lauren what Mickey Mouse is to Disney or the Empire State...
    $55.25 AUD
    $55.25 AUD
  • Pattern Magic 3: The Latest Addition to the Cult Japanese Pattern Magic Series (Dress-Making, Pattern Design, Sewing, Fashion) by Nakamichi, Tomoko
    Pattern Magic 3: The Latest Addition to the Cult Japanese Pattern Magic Series (Dress-Making, Pattern Design, Sewing, Fashion)
    The companion volume to the cult Japanese Pattern Magic and Pattern Magic 2 that fans have been waiting for. In this new addition to the Pattern Magic series, Tomoko Nakamichi brings the subject alive by showing the finished designs in three dimensions. All the...
    $44.86 AUD
    $44.86 AUD
  • Nobody Sits Like the French by Pappas, Charles
    Nobody Sits Like the French
    A Paris travel guide and history book about how the World Expos of 1855-1937 shaped the city, from its architecture to its (culinary) customs. Paris is the physical memory of seven World Expos that took place in the city from 1855 to 1937. These...
    $44.86 AUD
    $44.86 AUD
  • NKJV, Journal the Word Reference Bible, Imitation Leather, Brown, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Let Scripture Explain Scripture. Reflect on What by Thomas Nelson
    NKJV, Journal the Word Reference Bible, Imitation Leather, Brown, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Let Scripture Explain Scripture. Reflect on What
    Engage with Scripture on a deeper level with this Bible that contains line margins for reflecting and extensive cross-references to expand your knowledge and love of God's Word.Do you underline Bible verses, take notes during church messages, or express your thoughts through journaling? Are...
    $89.70 AUD
    $89.70 AUD
  • Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear by Aldrich, Winifred
    Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear
    Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear. This sixth edition remains true to the original concept: it...
    $96.40 AUD
    $96.40 AUD
  • J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator by Tolkien, J. R. R.
    J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator
    J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) renowned author of THE HOBBIT, THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE SILMARILLION, was an artist in pictures as well as in words. Though he often remarked that he had no talent for drawing, his art has charmed his readers and...
    $44.86 AUD
    $44.86 AUD

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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