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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...
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$44.97 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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  • Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students (3rd Edition, Revised and Expanded) by Lupton, Ellen
    Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students (3rd Edition, Revised and Expanded)
    The essential and bestselling guide to typography from beloved design educator Ellen Lupton--revised and expanded to include new and additional voices, examples, and principles, and a wider array of typefaces. "Thinking with Type is to typography what Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time...
    $44.89 AUD
    $44.89 AUD
  • The Sewing Book by Smith, Alison
    The Sewing Book
    Everything you need to know to make your own clothing and soft furnishings with a sewing machine Demystify your sewing machine and get to grips with essential techniques with The Sewing Book. This bestselling guide covers over 300 techniques with illustrated step-by-step sequences, showing...
    $59.96 AUD
    $59.96 AUD
  • The Little Guide to Coco Chanel: Style to Live by by Oh
    The Little Guide to Coco Chanel: Style to Live by
    A collection of over 170 quotes and fascinating facts about the creative genius who gave us the Little Black Dress and Chanel No. 5Almost 50 years after her death, Coco Chanel remains one of the world's most influential fashion designers. Her story is one...
    $13.42 AUD
    $13.42 AUD
  • The Invention of Design: A Twentieth-Century History by Gram, Maggie
    The Invention of Design: A Twentieth-Century History
    From a brilliant cultural historian, "a secret history of the twentieth century" (Louis Menand) told through the story of design and its utopian promises Design has penetrated every dimension of contemporary society, from classrooms to statehouses to corporate boardrooms. It's seen as a kind...
    $44.97 AUD
    $44.97 AUD
  • Sneaker Coloring Book: 46 Iconic Models by Rosso, Alexander
    Sneaker Coloring Book: 46 Iconic Models
    Take a break from your stressful day-to-day sneaker hunting and amp up your creativity. In the Sneaker Coloring Book you can color your most beloved shoe models in what ever way you want. You can relax your mind with some peaceful coloring fun, or...
    $16.41 AUD
    $16.41 AUD
  • Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity by Miller, Monica L.
    Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity
    Slaves to Fashion is a pioneering cultural history of the black dandy, from his emergence in Enlightenment England to his contemporary incarnations in the cosmopolitan art worlds of London and New York. It is populated by sartorial impresarios such as Julius Soubise, a freed...
    $69.60 AUD
    $69.60 AUD
  • Sewing (5th Edition): Sewing For Beginners - Quick & Easy Way To Learn How To Sew With 50 Patterns for Beginners! by Moore, Kitty
    Sewing (5th Edition): Sewing For Beginners - Quick & Easy Way To Learn How To Sew With 50 Patterns for Beginners!
    Become an expert at sewing without spending weeks trying to learn how! (Even if you're a complete beginner) Imagine going from an absolute beginner to expert at sewing in just a few days. What if you became so good at sewing that you could...
    $29.90 AUD
    $29.90 AUD
  • Oyster Perpetual Submariner: The Watch That Unlocked the Deep by Foulkes, Nicholas
    Oyster Perpetual Submariner: The Watch That Unlocked the Deep
    The first ever book authorised by Rolex. Published by Wallpaper*, the global authority in Design, this is a wide-ranging full history of the legendary Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch. First of a series taking a deep dive into the watches of the iconic brand....
    $187.37 AUD
    $187.37 AUD
  • Little Book of Prada by Graves, Laia Farran
    Little Book of Prada
    Little Book of Prada is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of the legendary fashion house. Understated elegance and luxury, technologically advanced fabrics and sublime originality of design are all hallmarks of the House of Prada. In this miniature monograph, Laia Farran Graves documents...
    $25.41 AUD
    $25.41 AUD
  • Just Enough Research: 2024 Edition by Hall, Erika
    Just Enough Research: 2024 Edition
    Most design and business decisions are based on some combination of personal preferences, fear, and wishful thinking instead of sound evidence. Most design research is ineffective because it isn't asking or answering the right questions. Just Enough Research is here to help. Whether you're...
    $47.97 AUD
    $47.97 AUD
  • Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida by Shida, Hitomi
    Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida
    In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns. Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is...
    $25.41 AUD
    $25.41 AUD
  • Interiors of a Storyteller by Sabbe, Stephanie
    Interiors of a Storyteller
    Through tales of triumph and tragedy, Sabbe leads readers on her personal journey to becoming both the designer and person she is today with intimate (and hilarious) essays that give a glimpse into the motivation behind her incredible work."Stephanie Sabbe's Interiors of a Storyteller...
    $74.95 AUD
    $74.95 AUD
  • Human Anatomy Kids Activity Book: Educational Human Anatomy Kids Activity Book for Your Son, Daughters by Mohammed1, Jamil
    Human Anatomy Kids Activity Book: Educational Human Anatomy Kids Activity Book for Your Son, Daughters
    EDUCATIONAL HUMAN ANATOMY KIDS ACTIVITY BOOK FOR YOUR SON, DAUGHTERS. IDEAL GIFT FOR KIDS FOR LEARN DRAWING. HAVE FUN WITH HUMAN ANATOMY KIDS ACTIVITY BOOK FOR KIDS.coloring book have 62 pagesSIZE 8.5''x 11"Author: Jamil Mohammed1Publisher: Independently PublishedPublished: 04/10/2021Pages: 64Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 11.02h x...
    $14.97 AUD
    $14.97 AUD
  • How to Draw: Drawing and Sketching Objects and Environments from Your Imagination by Robertson, Scott
    How to Draw: Drawing and Sketching Objects and Environments from Your Imagination
    How to Draw is for artists, architects and designers. It is useful to the novice, the student and the professional. You will learn how to draw any object or environment from your imagination, starting with the most basic perspective drawing skills. Early chapters explain...
    $59.88 AUD
    $59.88 AUD
  • Genshin Impact: Official Art Book Vol. 1: Explore the Realms of Genshin Impact in This Official Collection of Art. Packed with Character Designs, Char by Mihoyo Co Ltd
    Genshin Impact: Official Art Book Vol. 1: Explore the Realms of Genshin Impact in This Official Collection of Art. Packed with Character Designs, Char
    Delve into the world of Genshin Impact in this beautiful memento showcasing hundreds of illustrations.Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world adventure RPG that brings players to the visually stunning world of Teyvat. Take on the role of the mysterious "Traveler," who sets off on...
    $52.46 AUD
    $52.46 AUD
  • Fashionpedia: The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design by Fashionary
    Fashionpedia: The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design
    FASHIONPEDIA: The Ultimate Visual Fashion Dictionary FASHIONPEDIA is a comprehensive visual fashion dictionary that meticulously covers all technical terms related to style, material, and production. Filled with illustrations and infographics, it offers a wealth of extensive information while remaining incredibly easy to read and...
    $74.93 AUD
    $74.93 AUD
  • Elements of Timeless Style: Creating a Forever Home by Gates, Erin
    Elements of Timeless Style: Creating a Forever Home
    From the New York Times bestselling author of Elements of Style, Erin Gates, a stunningly inspirational and personal book filled with crisp takeaway advice for anyone designing their "forever" home--or any space they want to feel like a forever home. Erin Gates is beloved...
    $59.96 AUD
    $59.96 AUD
  • Design Is Storytelling by Lupton, Ellen
    Design Is Storytelling
    Ellen Lupton, award-winning author of Thinking with Type and How Posters Work, demonstrates how storytelling shapes great designGood design, like good storytelling, brings ideas to life. The latest book from award-winning writer Ellen Lupton is a playbook for creative thinking, showing designers how to...
    $29.90 AUD
    $29.90 AUD
  • Canva for Dummies by Stay, Jesse
    Canva for Dummies
    The essential guide to the popular, beginner-friendly graphic design platform Canva For Dummies is a beautiful full-color reference, covering everything you need to create dazzling visual materials in Canva Free and Pro versions. Discover all tools, templates, and features at the ready, plus utilize...
    $44.95 AUD
    $44.95 AUD
  • The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing by Moss, Adam
    The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing
    The New York Times bestseller and one of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2024 "The gift book of the year, a volume that should have broad appeal and deliver many hours of pleasure to the recipient. The Work of Art is a gorgeous book."...
    $67.45 AUD
    $67.45 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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