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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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  • Introduction to Design Education: Theory, Research, and Practical Applications for Educators by Faerm, Steven
    Introduction to Design Education: Theory, Research, and Practical Applications for Educators
    This practical, engaging book offers design educators a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to design education and pedagogy in higher education. Featuring instructional strategies and case studies from diverse design disciplines, including fashion design, architecture, and industrial design, from both the US and abroad, award-winning author...
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  • Vintage Journal Sign Language Alphabet by Found Image Press
    Vintage Journal Sign Language Alphabet
    The Vintage Journal Sign Language Alphabet pocket journal features an illustration of Alphabets in Sign Language This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where...
    $20.15 SGD
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  • Vintage Journal Night, Statue of Liberty, New York City by Found Image Press
    Vintage Journal Night, Statue of Liberty, New York City
    The Vintage Journal Night, Statue of Liberty, New York City pocket journal features an illustration of Statue of Liberty at night. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do...
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  • Vintage Journal Statue of Liberty, New York City by Found Image Press
    Vintage Journal Statue of Liberty, New York City
    The Vintage Journal Statue of Liberty, New York City pocket journal features an illustration of Statue of Liberty, and USA flags around. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project,...
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  • Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Fashion by Kaiser, Alfons
    Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Fashion
    The definitive biography of Karl Lagerfeld--the last iconic fashion designer--now in paperback! "It starts with me and it ends with me." --Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld stylized himself into a living logo and a myth of the fashion world. In Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in...
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  • Vintage Journal Lots of Knots by Found Image Press
    Vintage Journal Lots of Knots
    The Vintage Journal Lots of Knots pocket journal features an illustration of realistic and vector images of rope tied in various ways on top of a blue background. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion...
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  • Fashion Sketchbook Female Figure Template: Over 200 female fashion figure templates in 10 different poses by Studio, Bye Bye
    Fashion Sketchbook Female Figure Template: Over 200 female fashion figure templates in 10 different poses
    An easy way to create fashion designs without worrying about drawing models!This is the perfect book to draw and sketch fashion design ideas! It is made for creative designers or fashion students to improve their design workflow without worrying about drawing models.This Fashion Sketchbook...
    $23.64 SGD
    $23.64 SGD
  • An Axolotl Coloring Book for Kids: Explore Underwater Adventures with Axolotl by Beka, Primavera
    An Axolotl Coloring Book for Kids: Explore Underwater Adventures with Axolotl
    This children's coloring book is full of beautiful axolotls. For any young axolotl fan, this book makes a great gift from ages 4 to 8.What you will find inside the book: - 30 unique axolotl designs and motivational quotes to inspire every child.- Single-sided...
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    $17.61 SGD
  • I, Like Many Things by Nielsen, Gustav
    I, Like Many Things
    I, Like Many Things mobilizes diverse narratives in a meditation on the nooks and crannies of pandemic life starting at home. Contributions by people from across many geographies and fields make inquiries about alternative domesticities, virtualities, ecologies and collectivities that unfold from everyday practices...
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  • Designing Cultures of Care by Vaughan, Laurene
    Designing Cultures of Care
    Designing Cultures of Care brings together an international selection of design researchers who, through a variety of design approaches, explore the ways in which design intersects with cultures of care. Unique in its focus and disciplinary diversity, this edited volume of essays develops an...
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  • Weaving Outside the Box: 12 Projects for Creating Dimensional Cloth by Kovnat, Denise
    Weaving Outside the Box: 12 Projects for Creating Dimensional Cloth
    Color and structure are key elements in weaving, of course. But we often overlook the importance of texture. Dimensional fabrics, with their pleats, puffs, and curves, take us "off the grid", reflecting the organic forms of nature. We can both see and feel the...
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  • The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory: A Guide to Fabrics' Properties, Characteristics, and Garment-Design Potential by Baugh, Gail
    The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory: A Guide to Fabrics' Properties, Characteristics, and Garment-Design Potential
    Here's the fabric and textile directory that fashion designers have been longing for! This book will help you find the fabrics that suit the affects you want to achieve, show you how the fabric will perform, and recommend ways of using it. This new...
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    $82.36 SGD
  • Ui/UX: The Complete Step By Step Guide For Beginners by Charles, Thomas
    Ui/UX: The Complete Step By Step Guide For Beginners
    Author: Thomas CharlesPublisher: Independently PublishedPublished: 01/09/2023Pages: 42Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.09dISBN: 9798373140829This title is not returnable
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  • Cake: A Cookbook by Kalman, Maira
    Cake: A Cookbook
    With great style, wit, and joy, Maira Kalman and Barbara Scott-Goodman celebrate their favorite dessert. In Cake, renowned artist and author Maira Kalman and food writer Barbara Scott-Goodman bring us a beautifully illustrated book dedicated to their love of cakes. Filled with Kalman's inimitable...
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  • The Missing Piece of Me by Sabando, Emily
    The Missing Piece of Me
    "The Missing Piece of Me" is full of profound feelings and passion. It plays beautifully with metaphors and phrases, assembling an assortment of short poems that filter love and ordinary experiences through vibrant imagery. Consider it an year of looking, listening, and noticing of...
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    $38.28 SGD
  • Elvis Style: From Zoot Suits to Jumpsuits by Goto, Zoey
    Elvis Style: From Zoot Suits to Jumpsuits
    Elvis Style is a celebration of the aesthetic world of Elvis Presley. As one of the most significant pop icons of the 20th century, Elvis' impact on the music world has been widely discussed and analyzed. Surprisingly, however, his influence on design and fashion...
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    $60.23 SGD
  • Art of Jack Davis by Davis, Jack
    Art of Jack Davis
    Taking an early look at the work of one of comicdom's most esteemed artists, Jack Davis. This chronology of his earliest work reveals the incredible diversity of a master cartoonist. Here is a chance to see many rare pieces of art from Jack's early...
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  • All for Beauty: Makeup and Hairdressing in Hollywood's Studio Era by McLean, Adrienne L.
    All for Beauty: Makeup and Hairdressing in Hollywood's Studio Era
    Ever wonder why so many stars and featured players, male or female, in movies of Hollywood's "Golden Age" look like they just stepped out of a beauty parlor even if the story places them in a jungle, a hospital bed, or the ancient past?...
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    $120.85 SGD
  • Notes on the Synthesis of Form by Alexander, Christopher
    Notes on the Synthesis of Form
    "These notes are about the process of design: the process of inventing things which display new physical order, organization, form, in response to function." This book, opening with these words, presents an entirely new theory of the process of design. In the first part...
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  • The Fox and the Star: Note Cards and Envelopes: Set of 12 by Bickford-Smith, Coralie
    The Fox and the Star: Note Cards and Envelopes: Set of 12
    From Coralie Bickford-Smith, the award-winning author of the beloved children's book The Fox and the Star, comes a set of 12 all-occasion note cards embellished with full-color illustrations from the original book. Coordinating envelopes include silver metallic ink on the inside and the box...
    $39.98 SGD
    $39.98 SGD

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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