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Unlock Your Creative Potential and Go the DistanceCreative Endurance is the ultimate guide for every creative professional seeking to stay motivated, inspired, and resilient while achieving big-picture goals.Feeling stuck or burned out? Creative director of Fast Company and accomplished marathon runner Mike Schnaidt shares powerful strategies to help you push through creative blocks and stay inventive in any situation—throughout your career and life.Packed with 56 actionable “rules” and inspiring stories from designers, astronauts, illustrators, ultramarathoners, chefs, photographers, and even an Olympic Gold medalist, this book offers a rare blend of practical advice and motivational insights to fuel your creative journey.Persevere like Sagi Haviv, the graphic designer behind the US Open logo, who created over 6,000 sketches to craft the perfect design.Step behind the lens with Peter Yang as he captures unforgettable moments with icons like Barack Obama.Reach new heights with astronaut Jeanette Epps, who transitioned from Ford Motor Company engineer to NASA astronaut.Cook up creativity with Molly Baz, celebrated cookbook author, as she shares her approach to crafting irresistible recipes.Adopt the mental toughness of Olympic Gold medalist Billy Demong to prepare for any challenge.Gain focus and endurance from racing legend Hurley Haywood, with expert advice on sustaining motivation over the long haul.Divided into four beautifully illustrated sections—Your Day, Your Project, Your Job, and Your Life—Creative Endurance provides a roadmap for navigating daily routines, tackling massive projects, and building a sustainable, thriving creative career. You’ll learn how to sharpen your focus, strengthen your imagination, pitch ideas with confidence, handle feedback, and manage challenges like hiring, budgeting, and scaling your impact.Each chapter wraps up with interactive prompts and engaging activities designed to inspire action and reflection.Whether you\'re launching your first creative project or leading a creative team, Creative Endurance will help you stay driven, overcome obstacles, and achieve lasting success—without sacrificing your well-being. Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0118, Διαστάσεις: 19.1x19.1cm

Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0225, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

Comic Sans is one of the most used and most reviled typefaces of the digital age. How was it made? How could it spawn a movement to ban it and yet still be so widely promoted by educators? What does its accidental creator make of its contentious and singular history?This quirky and unique book considers how the computer transformed type into something that anyone could use and have an opinion on. It examines how a typeface, correctly used, may sell us almost anything, and how new types with names such as Crash Soul, Lovely Scream Queens and Ampersandist (to name but three recent examples of the hundreds issued each year) each attempt to keep the alphabet exciting and new. And it concludes with an alluring question: could Comic Sans now be the coolest typeface ever made? Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0206, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

The story of graphic design is one of the most exciting and important in the history of twentieth century visual culture. From its roots in the development of printing, graphic design has evolved as a means of identification, information and promotion to become a profession and discipline in its own right. This authoritative documentary history begins with the poster and goes on to chart the development of graphics in brochures, magazines, advertising, corporate identity, television and electronic media. It also discusses technical innovations such as the use of photography, and the revolutionary impact of digital technologies. Preserving the author\'s own original layout, now a typographic and print design classic, and with over 800 illustrations fully integrated with the text, this indispensable account is clear, comprehensive and absorbing.With over 800 illustrations Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 2021, Διαστάσεις: 15x15cm

Described by an admirer as ‘the High Druidess of fashion, the Supreme Pontiff, Perpetual Curate and Archpresbyter of elegance, the Vicaress of Style’, Diana Vreeland is the cloth from which 21st-century fashion editors are cut. Diana joined Harper’s Bazaar in 1936, where her pizzazz and singular point of view quickly made her a major creative force in fashion. During her time at Harper’s Bazaar and later as the editor-in-chief of Vogue, the self-styled ‘Empress of fashion’ launched Twiggy’s career, advised Jackie Kennedy, and enjoyed the full swing of sixties’ London. In Diana’s Vogue, women were encouraged to resist fashion orders from on high, and to use their own imaginations in re-creating themselves – much as Vreeland spent her own life doing. In this book, Amanda Mackenzie Stuart portrays a visionary: a fearless innovator who inspired designers, models, photographers and artists. Diana Vreeland reinvented the way we think about style and where we go to find it. As an editor, curator and wit, she made a lasting mark and remains an icon for generations of fashion lovers. Σελίδες: 420, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1025, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

The elegance of the Little Black Dress. The simplicity of the Breton shirt. The luxury of the fragrance. These signatures exemplify the image of Chanel. Bringing to life the story and designs of Gabrielle Chanel, the most influential couturière in the history of fashion, Chanel in 55 Objects is an exquisite collection of bespoke illustrations and captivating text. The chic drawings depict her most iconic innovations including fashion, fragrance, jewellery and accessories, as well as the places, motifs and people that inspired her. Σελίδες: 120, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0207, Διαστάσεις: 15.4x15.4cm

MARY QUANT IS FASHION.Not many names epitomise an era, but Mary Quant is one such name. Her life, her ideas and her style touched everyone. Most people connect Mary with one thing - the mini skirt - that ground-breaking design that is as potent now as it was when it first appeared in the early sixties. But her influence carried way beyond those early, frenetic black-and-white years. This, Mary Quant\'s memoir, is written in her own inimitable style - it\'s a witty, unique account of her whirlwind life. It is a story like no other. But then, Mary Quant was a true original. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0816, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

An insider\'s account of Apple\'s creative process during the golden years of Steve Jobs.\'If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in a hotbed of innovation, you’ll enjoy this inside view of life at Apple. Ken Kocienda pioneered the iPhone keyboard, and this book gives a play-by-play of their creative process –from generating ideas to doing a demo for Steve Jobs.\'Adam GrantHundreds of millions of people use Apple products every day; several thousand work on Apple\'s campus in Cupertino, California; but only a handful sit at the drawing board. Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly-respected software engineer who worked in the final years of the Steve Jobs era, the Golden Age of Apple.Ken Kocienda offers an inside look at Apple’s creative process. For fifteen years, he was on the ground floor of the company as a specialist, directly responsible for experimenting with novel user interface concepts and writing powerful, easy-to-use software for products including the iPhone, the iPad and the Safari web browser. His stories explain the symbiotic relationship between software and product development for those who have never dreamed of programming a computer, and reveal what it was like to work on the cutting edge of technology at one of the world\'s most admired companies.Kocienda shares moments of struggle and success, crisis and collaboration, illuminating each with lessons learned over his Apple career. He introduces the essential elements of innovation, inspiration, collaboration, craft, diligence, decisiveness, taste, and empathy, and uses these as a lens through which to understand productive work culture.An insider\'s tale of creativity and innovation at Apple, Creative Selection shows readers how a small group of people developed an evolutionary design model, and how they used this methodology to make groundbreaking and intuitive software which countless millions use every day. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0911, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

A symbol of power, a promise of marriage and a girl\'s best friend, the diamond is unmatched by any other gemstone in the world. From ancient civilizations and the royal courts of Europe to modern culture, film and fashion, the mystique and glamour of the world\'s most brilliant natural treasure is told in a story that merges history with gemology, collecting with couture. Celebrating our everlasting fascination with this prized jewel, The Story of the Diamond gives background on merchants, traders and jewellers, from Cartier to Harry Winston, as well as legendary and rare stones, such as the cursed Hope, the stolen Koh-i-Noor and the ransomed Idol\'s Eye.With indepth information on styles, cuts, colours and carats, and both natural and lab-grown stones, as well as a chapter devoted to engagement rings, there is advice on selecting and buying sustainably sourced diamonds. Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0926, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Timeless and ever-fashionable, the Chanel handbag is the luxury goods statement piece that is always in demand. Since the launch of the 2.55 in 1955, Chanel has unveiled a curated classic selection of styles that has reached iconic stature – and here you will discover their myriad seasonal adaptations, limited editions and special features.From the ultra-rare beaded lucite Cage Flap to the discontinued Diana (named after Princess Di), the So Black to the Graffiti backpack, the book traces the rise of the Chanel bag from the very first designs to today\'s releases and charts the Chanel bag in popular culture and celebrity fashion.A detailed behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship explains the details of quilting, leathers and materials, hardware, labels and stitching, as well as how to authenticate a Chanel bag. Whether you are considering buying retail or second-hand, to celebrate a milestone, commemorate an important event in life or as an investment, this is your ultimate guide to this exclusive – and sometimes elusive – accessory. Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0926, Διαστάσεις: 23.2x23.2cm

A design monograph series on the most remarkable architects, designers, brands and design movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, each book contains a historical-critical essay discussing the life and work of the subject, followed by an illustrated appreciation of groundbreaking work.With his vivid imagination, wit and flair, Philippe Starck has transformed everyday objects into icons of modern design, heralding in the democratic design movement that has influenced what we buy and how we live. Among instantly recognizable classics such as the long-legged Juicy Salif lemon squeezer and the much imitated Sissi Lamp, Starck has created some of the world\'s most ground-breaking furniture, interiors, hotels and architecture, all of which are celebrated in this curated selection of images, accompanied by a critical essay of his life and work. Σελίδες: 112, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0516, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

Embrace the iconic ’60s counterculture movement with 14 large-scale psychedelic black-light posters.Hippy & Trippy Art is filled with mind-bending illustrative posters that give your space that groovy vibe. With phrases and symbols of peace, love, and resistance, these electrifying posters bring the energy of the 1960s to life. Complete with peace signs, art that inspires you to let your hair down, and freedom symbols like the Statue of Liberty, decorate your home with family-friendly words and art that create serenity and excitement all at once. Features:   Each of the 14 posters is 11\" × 14\" in size The posters are glued in for easy and safe individual removal All posters are printed on high-quality, durable cardstock Printed entirely with fluorescent inks, these posters have the ability to glow under black light, making the art viewable all day and night Perfect for any space, creating an intense and happy focal point for your walls Transport your home into a world of peace and love with the black-light posters of Hippy & Trippy Art, the debut poster book in the series. The Black Light Poster Book series transports you to the far out, psychedelic world of black-light art with trippy imagery that comes to life under black light. These removable posters are great for gifting or decorating your space. Also Available: Weird & Wonderful Nature Art Σελίδες: 28, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0824, Διαστάσεις: 27.9x27.9cm

A unique collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic Puffin book cover. From picture books to paperbacks, teen fiction to Puffin Classics, this is a selection from seventy years of outstanding British design and illustration in one sturdy little box. Σελίδες: 100, Διαστάσεις: 11.5x11.5cm

Amigurumi crochet dolls have never been so easy—or cute—until now!Crochet Cute Amigurumi Animals with Mix-and-Match Outfits shows crocheters how to make endearing animal dolls with a fabulous array of fun fashions to dress them in.One basic ragdoll body shape is used to make a bunny, a bear, a dog, a cat, and many other animal cuties. And here\'s where the real fun starts—create a mix-and-match wardrobe of outfits and accessories that all your dolls can share!You can dress your handmade toys in:Classy sweaters and frilly skirtsPretty tops and casual pantsAdorable sneakers, flats or bootsA huge range of accessories from jaunty hats to a backpack with bunny ears and a tail!Plus enchanting costumes for every occasionThese outfits can be used for any ragdoll of a similar body size. An illustrated step-by-step lesson in making the doll body is included. Project instructions are presented in the charts-and-symbols style pioneered by Japanese amigurumi artists. This book is a great way to expand your crochet skills and join the growing number of crocheters enjoying this clear \"visually-oriented\" instructional method—and a great way to delight amigurumi doll lovers of all ages! Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0211, Διαστάσεις: 19.1x19.1cm

Fashion Play is an enchanting book illustrated by Lesley Barnes. Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and fashion becomes an endless playground. The book is divided into three sections, allowing you to mix and match fashion outfits in a delightfully playful manner. The possibilities are as boundless as your own imagination. Fashion lovers of all ages will find endless joy in curating their own sartorial masterpieces. Whether you’re a budding fashionista or a seasoned trendsetter, this interactive book will inspire you to experiment, express and embrace your unique sense of style. Features 8 cover variations, orders will be selected at random. Σελίδες: 50, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0725, Διαστάσεις: 18.8x18.8cm

The first-ever exhibition curated by Peter Lindbergh himself, shortly before his untimely death, Untold Stories at the Düsseldorf Kunstpalast served as a blank canvas for the photographer’s unrestrained vision and creativity. Given total artistic freedom, Lindbergh curated an uncompromising collection that sheds an unexpected light on his colossal oeuvre. This book offers an extensive, firsthand look at the highly personal collection. Renowned the world over, Lindbergh’s images have left an indelible mark on contemporary culture and photo history. Here, the photographer experiments with his own oeuvre and narrates new stories while staying true to his lexicon. In both emblematic and never-before-seen images, he challenges his own icons and presents intimate moments shared with personalities who had been close to him for years, including Nicole Kidman, Uma Thurman, Robin Wright, Jessica Chastain, Naomi Campbell, Charlotte Rampling and many more.This volume presents more than 100 photographs—many of them unpublished or short-lived, often having been commissioned by monthly fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Interview, Rolling Stone, W Magazine, or The Wall Street Journal. An extensive conversation between Lindbergh and Kunstpalast director Felix Krämer, as well as an homage by close friend Wim Wenders, offer fresh insights into the making of the collection. The result is an intimate personal statement by Lindbergh about his work. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0307, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

This comprehensive compendium showcases over 450 captivating examples of monograms and ciphers, curated from the portfolios of leading designers worldwide. This comprehensive compendium showcases over 450 captivating examples of monograms and ciphers, curated from the portfolios of leading designers worldwide. Part of a series offering a broad exploration of contemporary trademarks, corporate symbols, and logo designs, this book is a visual feast for design enthusiasts. Discover the subtle intricacies of monograms, where letters intertwine, and ciphers, where letters stand independently yet create a harmonious visual tapestry. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1107, Διαστάσεις: 10.5x10.5cm

The creative duo Charles Eames (1907–1978) and Ray Kaiser Eames (1912–1988) transformed the visual character of America. Though best known for their furniture, the husband and wife team were also forerunners in architecture, textile design, photography, and film. The Eameses’ work defined a new, multifunctional modernity, exemplary for its integration of craft and design, as well as for the use of modern materials, notably plywood and plastics. The Eames Lounge Chair Wood, designed with molded plywood technology, became a defining furniture piece of the 20th century, while the couple’s contribution to the Case Study Houses project not only made inventive use of industrial materials but also developed an adaptable floor plan of multipurpose spaces which would become a hallmark of postwar modern architecture. From the couple’s earliest furniture experiments to their seminal short film Powers of Ten, this book covers all the aspects of the illustrious Eames repertoire and its revolutionary impact on middle-class American living. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0803, Διαστάσεις: 21x21cm

Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 2021

This is the revised and expanded ten year, anniversary edition of one of Counter-Print’s most-loved books. Counter-Print proudly presents the 10th anniversary edition of this iconic book, brimming with an exquisite collection of animal-inspired logos from around the world. Explore this fascinating realm of visual identity, where creativity meets nature. Engaging and visually captivating, this timeless edition showcases the power of animal symbolism, making it a must-have for designers and illustrators. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0611, Διαστάσεις: 10.5x10.5cm

Σελίδες: 24, Διαστάσεις: 20.3x20.3cm

In My Shoes by Tamara Mellon, tells the Jimmy Choo founder\'s jaw-dropping account of her life in the fashion business.\'Wonderfully bling\' Sunday Times\'Part memoir, part MBA masterclass... an impressively erudite and candid autobiography\' Glamour\'From her troubled childhood and her time as a young editor, to her partnership with Jimmy Choo and her very public relationships, Mellon offers a gripping account of the episodes that have made her. A book Jackie Collins would be proud of, with the added bonus that it is all true. A voyeuristic joy from start to finish\' Harpers Bazaar\'Brilliant\' Mail on Sunday\'Pure Danielle Steel, with added MBA, that jets from Vogue shoots in Nepal and dates with Christian Slater, to trade fairs, boardroom takeovers and a family showdown over missing millions. Perfect for grown-up fashionistas and wannabe entrepreneurs\' Sunday Times\'A juicy and honest memoir from one of the most successful and self-made British businesswomen of her generation\' Financial TimesTamara Mellon, OBE, is Founder and Creative Director of Tamara Mellon, a luxury lifestyle brand. She is the cofounder and the former CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Jimmy Choo, which she led for fifteen years until selling her share of the company. She divides her time between London and New York.William Patrick has co-written numerous memoirs, including Sidney Poitier\'s number-one bestseller The Measure of a Man. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 13.3x13.3cm

Bobby Hundreds has spent twenty years building his streetwear company, The Hundreds, to be as much a community as a brand. So when Bobby discovered NFTs in 2020, he knew that the technology had the makings of a revolution. Now fans could not only directly support artists and creators but also have a genuine stake in the success of the work. Here, Bobby saw a way for the Hundreds community to participate in the brand as never before. But was this a good idea? Are NFTs truly the future of creativity? Or just a fad? Are they a scam? Maybe they are all those things. In NFTs Are a Scam / NFTs Are the Future, Bobby digs deep into these questions and more: Are NFTs fashion? A cult? Already over? Just beginning? None of the answers are simple, and Bobby works through each with the thoughtfulness and hard-earned insight that have made him a fervently sought-after voice in conversations about creativity, commerce, and community in the digital age. Over the course of just a few years, NFTs have been celebrated and derided; fortunes have been made and lost, empires built and toppled, and Bobby has been, and remains, in the thick of it. For the reader sitting on a collection of NFTs, this is an obvious must-read. For those wondering what’s been going on - and why it’s worth paying attention to - it is the perfect primer. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1029, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

What does every aspiring comic artist REALLY want to draw? Action, of course! Learn how to render all aspects of adrenalin-filled movement, from jaw-dropping superhero antics to kick-ass fistfights. The hallmark of the comic book, the action is what draws a reader in and keeps them hungry for more – in this classic guide all the skills you need to make your action fast-paced and full of movement are laid out on the page, from one of the best creators working in comics today. Techniques for drawing every dynamic action are explained, from body contact and flying through to fistfights, group rumbles and full-on battles. Everything you need to know to get started as a comic artist, from the tools you need, to techniques for shading and linework are covered, with specific tips and tricks related to creating comic art for publication. Author and comic book artist Lee Garbett introduces the basics of anatomy for comic art, and explains a number of the classic and important poses to master when looking to create dynamic and exciting layouts. Clever exercises show how to achieve convincing movement, from dynamic standing poses, to running, swinging, flying and fighting. How to use these poses in compositions is also covered, as are a number of the more classic hallmarks of comic art, such as explosions and fight scenes. The concept of camera angles is also explained – the feature of the medium that allows every aspiring artist to be a director, and the rules of pacing are laid out to help the artists guide the comic reader through their vision. The Action File of comic character drawings in dynamic poses forms an invaluable resource for practice and reference, and can be referred back to again and again, allowing each artist to develop their comic drawing skillset and discover that making drawing comic book action is creative, inspiring and endlessly exciting! Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 21.3x21.3cm

Type Tricks: User Design is a dissemination of the author\'s research into typeface legibility. What to consider when choosing fonts in difficult reading situations including signage, small point sizes, glance-like reading or scanning? But also what to look out for when designing for struggling readers, for example people with low-vision, elderly, children and people with dyslexia. This kind of research is normally communicated in scientific papers, which takes a long time to read and understand. In this book, all findings are presented in an illustrative and easily accessible way. The book has a small amount of text and lots of illustrations presenting more than 140 tips from evidence-based research. Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0228, Διαστάσεις: 16x16cm

Replacing buttons, darning socks and other mending skills have largely been lost to the decades. Yet, as the eco-conscious are ditching fast fashion, these techniques are being rediscovered as easy methods to revamp wardrobes with personal flair—hello, visible mending—and sustainability. In Wear, Repair, Repurpose Lily Fulop welcomes beginner and experienced makers with projects to refresh their wardrobes, make the most of thrift store finds and give worn-out cloth new life. Illustrated step-by-step instructions demystify mending techniques and skill-based projects will inspire readers to embrace their own personal style. Learn to darn socks, hem trousers, embroider over stains, and crochet and braid rugs. For anyone who cares about reducing fashion waste but doesn’t want to sacrifice style, this is the immersive guide you need. Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0501, Διαστάσεις: 17.8x17.8cm

Art from the world’s most popular ninja comic!Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief.  He’s got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious  about his mission to be the world’s greatest ninja!An art book featuring full-color illustrations and comments from Kishimoto from the best-selling Naruto franchise. Also features a pull-out poster and sticker sheet. Σελίδες: 100, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1111, Διαστάσεις: 21x21cm

Σελίδες: 112, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

From architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators, Women Design profiles a selection of the most dynamic female designers from the modern era, showcasing their finest work and celebrating their enduring influence. Design throughout history has been profoundly shaped and enhanced by the creativity of women; as practitioners, commentators, educators and commissioners. But in a narrative that eagerly promotes their male counterparts, their contributions are all too often overlooked.Women Design seeks to redress that balance, delving into the lives and works of some of the most talented design minds of the 20th and 21st centuries, from architects and artists to designers of all stripes. Through 21 engaging profiles, Women Design rediscovers and revels in the work of pioneers such as Eileen Gray, Lora Lamm and Lella Vignelli, while shining a spotlight on modern-day trailblazers including Kazuyo Sejima, Hella Jongerius and Neri Oxman.Richly illustrated with beautiful archival imagery, this is a rare glimpse into the working worlds of some of the most influential forces in contemporary design. Detailed text from design historian Libby Sellers brings the lives and work of these fascinating women to life, exploring how they overcame the challenges of working in a male-dominated world in order to see their groundbreaking creative visions realised. This book is an invaluable work, a must-read for anyone who claims to know about design, and an inspiring insight into the lives and legacies of 21 truly brilliant women whose work has irrevocably shaped the world around us today. \"A fascinating insight into the women who have shaped the way we live\" – ELLE DECORATION Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1026, Διαστάσεις: 19.5x19.5cm

Contemporary fashion and beauty illustrations combine a wide range of exciting materials and techniques, so whether you\'re a budding fashion designer or illustrator, or simply want to learn more illustration techniques using Adobe Photoshop, Cutting-Edge Fashion Illustration will be your ultimate go-to resource. Each chapter covers a range of themes, from the fundamentals of Photoshop, to combining colour, texture and mixed media with your fashion illustrations. Within each chapter is a series of techniques, each of these demonstrated by a step-by-step tutorial followed by a gallery of inspirational images using that technique. If you\'re interested in learning ways to incorporate digital elements and style into your work, Cutting-Edge Fashion Illustration will explain the essential techniques and skills you need. It is suitable for beginners and intermediate level illustrators or designers and also a great resource for art students. The basics are covered - from converting original line artwork to digital format, to an overview of the Photoshop Tool palette and explanations of common Photoshop terminology. However, the main focus of Cutting-Edge Fashion Illustration is on how to play with compositions and add elements like inks and watercolours, how to use digital brushes and incorporate scanned texture, photos and hand-drawn patterns into your fashion illustrations. Erica Sharp is an expert fashion illustrator and designer heavily influenced by Japanese art and culture. Her beautiful illustrations will inspire you to expand your interest in fashion illustration, to be digitally creative and incorporate exciting techniques into your own illustration work. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 1x1cm

Colour your favourite whimsical and adorable pieces from acclaimed artist Camilla d\'Errico. In Best of Pop Manga Colouring Book, you\'ll find: magical mermaidscurious creaturesdazzling dragonsadorable anime-inspired characters These works of art are all drawn in Camilla\'s signature Pop Surrealism style. Featuring 80 of the best pieces from Camilla\'s previous four colouring books, you can revisit and reimagine your favourite characters and bring your artistic flair to those new to you.  Select illustrations feature mesmerising patterned backgrounds for even more colouring fun! Printed in black-and-white on non-bleed paper, this is the perfect pop manga playground for your creativity. This book makes the perfect gift for those looking for new ways to relax and get mindfully creative, fans of pop manga and anyone looking to take up a new pastime!  Σελίδες: 80, Διαστάσεις: 24.9x24.9cm

Sketching Working Experience: The Workbook provides information about the step-by-step process of the different sketching techniques. It offers methods called design thinking, as a way to think as a user, and sketching, a way to think as a designer. User-experience designers are designers who sketch based on their actions, interactions, and experiences. The book discusses the differences between the normal ways to sketch and sketching used by user-experience designers. It also describes some motivation on why a person should sketch and introduces the sketchbook. The book reviews the different sketching methods and the modules that contain a particular sketching method. It also explains how the sketching methods are used. Readers who are interested in learning, understanding, practicing, and teaching experience design, information design, interface design, and information architecture will find this book relevant. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 21.6x21.6cm

‘Type Tricks’ is about typographical rules and the underlying structure of the work process in the design of new typefaces. In that way, it is both a reference book and a user manual. In an illustrative format, it presents the different stages of type design in an easily accessible manner. Being an expert as a typography professor, Sofie Beier knows exactly what the students need to know and how they can improve their skills. ‘Type Tricks’ is not only perfect for students, it also comes in handy for every type designer. It gives them the opportunity to reread information they were taught at during their time at school. It’s the perfect reference book. The book contains a number of essential tricks that designers need to know and understand. The typographic guidelines are difficult to remember, but with this book you don’t have to remember every single one of them. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0901, Διαστάσεις: 11.6x11.6cm

Create your own Chibi and manga-style dolls with this adorable book!Plushies are squishable, stuffed dolls. Mochi are the cute, limbless little dolls that are shaped like a bread loaf. Dress them, squeeze them, display them, hang them on your computer and carry them around with you. Cute Plushie and Mochi Dolls will turn everyone into a plushie doll expert quickly with:One easy-to-sew basic body patternTemplates for 27 different dolls based on this bodyPatterns for 10 adorable palm-size mini mochisTemplates for an array of hairstyles and facial featuresSmall enough to be handstitched using very simple techniques, these little dolls make perfect gifts for manga, anime and kawaii fans of all ages. Designing their wild hairdos is easy and fun. Try different faces and hair and clothing combinations to create dolls that resemble your friends-they will love it! And the adventure doesn\'t stop there—you\'ll be able to make over 50 mix-and-match outfits and accessories for everything, from everyday clothes to cosplay costumes.Illustrated instructions, patterns and templates take you all the way from start to finish. Whether you\'re a seasoned sewing enthusiast or a novice just beginning to explore the world of plush toy crafting, let this book be your guide to some seriously creative fun! Σελίδες: 112, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0225, Διαστάσεις: 19.1x19.1cm

Σελίδες: 200, Διαστάσεις: 14.8x14.8cm

Donatella Versace and Jean-Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci: fashion is at once a familiar yet mysteriously elite world that we all experience, whether we\'re buying a new pair of jeans, reading Vogue, or watching the latest episode of America\'s Next Top Model. Lars Svendsen dives into this world in \"Fashion: A Philosophy\", exploring the myths, ideas, and history that makes up haute couture, the must-have trends over the centuries, and the very concept of fashion itself. \"Fashion\" opens with an exploration of all the possible meanings encompassed by the word fashion\', as Svendsen probes its elusive place in art, politics, and history. Ultimately, however, he focuses on the most notable type of fashion: clothing. With his trademark dry wit, he deftly dismantles many of the axioms of the industry and its supporters. For example, he points out that some of the latest fashions shown on catwalks aren\'t actually fashionable\' in any sense of the word, arguing that they\'re more akin to modern art works, and he argues against the increasingly popular idea that plastic surgery and body modification are part of a new wave of consumerism. Svendsen draws upon the writings of thinkers from Adam Smith to Roland Barthes to analyse fashion as both a historical phenomenon and a philosophy of aesthetics. Whether critiquing a relentless media culture that promotes perfect bodies or parsing the never-ending debate over the merits of conformity versus individual style, Lars Svendsen offers an engaging and intriguing analysis of fashion and the motivations behind its constant pursuit for the new. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 12x12cm