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Design (Art / Graphics) (109)
The Art of Punk
ISBN: 9780764364884 Author: Russ Bestie Publisher: Schiffer Books Celebrating a wide range of punk design in vinyl cover art, posters, flyers, fanzines, and other ephemera, The Art of Punk highlights the movement primarily wit... Celebrating a wide range of punk design in vinyl cover art, posters, flyers, fanzines, and other ephemera, The Art of Punk highlights the movement primarily within graphic design and print, while also considering its impact on wider popular culture. Punk was based on immediacy—an often-inspired amateurism and underground, close-knit communities that burned brightly but were not intended to extend beyond the gig, the event, the scene, the moment. Punk songs by such legendary bands as the Sex Pistols, the Ramones, the Damned, the New York Dolls, the Germs, and the Clash tended to be short, fast, and aggressive, and the oft-repeated credo “If it can’t be said in three minutes, it’s not worth saying” was adopted as standard practice, extending in turn to an entire ethos for the whole subculture. The book is arranged chronologically, and by genre, and features more than 900 visual examples both by uncredited artists and internationally renowned designers and design groups, alongside interviews with, and commentary by, many of the artists concerned. Bind: hardback Pages: 240 Dimensions: 254 x 279 mm Publication Date: 25-10-2022 |
$100.00 |
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Modern Calligraphy Bible : 101 Alphabets from Artists around the World
ISBN: 9780764364150 Author: Frederic Laquin Publisher: Schiffer Books Language, writing, and letters are the basis of our communication as human beings"and calligraphy celebrates the inherent beauty of this need to share and conne... Language, writing, and letters are the basis of our communication as human beings"and calligraphy celebrates the inherent beauty of this need to share and connect. This volume showcases what calligraphy has grown to be in the 21st century, featuring 101 artists from the worlds of graffiti, tattooing, graphic design, painting, illustration, poster art, comics, and more. Their different mediums, styles, and languages, including imaginary ones, show the endless potential and inspiration of turning letters into art. Each artist featured has a brief bio explaining their background and inspirations, examples of their artwork, and an original alphabet. The artists, from 20 countries, share alphabets in vibrant color and black and white, in clarity and in chaos, in pencil on paper and paint on walls. In our digital age, where screens and keyboards have taken over, this ancient art still thrives. Bind: hardback Pages: 216 Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm Publication Date: 25-10-2022 |
$79.99 |
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Decoding Logos : From Logo Design to Branding
ISBN: 9788419220004 Author: Wang Shaoqiang Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki This compelling book takes the reader on a journey showing how each logo has come into being and the process revealing best practices for extending a logo into ... This compelling book takes the reader on a journey showing how each logo has come into being and the process revealing best practices for extending a logo into a complete brand identity system. Logos are becoming increasingly simple, to the point where you might wonder just how much simpler they can get. A subtle tweak to a logotype is starting to feel like too much design. The appeal of a simple logo is that it feels more honest. Using client case studies from renowned designers, this is a must-have book for any graphic designer, student or logo fanatic in a fully revised, updated edition containing interviews with graphic designers in which they share their creative processes and thoughts on how a successful logo should be developed. Bind: paperback Pages: 260 Dimensions: 148 x 210 mm Publication Date: 28-11-2022 |
$69.99 |
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Kodomo : Manga Master Class
ISBN: 9788417557591 Author: Kamikaze Factory Publisher: Monsa Kodomo is a Japanese word that means “kid.” However, in Japan it is also used to refer to any tale or illustration made for children, between six and twelve... Kodomo is a Japanese word that means “kid.” However, in Japan it is also used to refer to any tale or illustration made for children, between six and twelve years of age. Thus, kodomo manga literally means “comic or tale for kids.” Some of the best known kodomo are Doraemon, Tama-gotchi, Digimon, Hamtaro, Hello Kitty, Panda-Z or Pokémon. In this edition, we present a step-by-step manual, where you can learn how to make different Kodomo-style characters, with detailed explanations. Bind: hardback Pages: 144 Dimensions: 210 x 210 mm Publication Date: 01-12-2022 |
$44.99 |
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Words In Action
ISBN: 9780764364525 Author: Michael Pause Publisher: Schiffer Books In this imaginative typographic "dictionary," words are defined by arranging their letters to show what each word means. Generating alternatives is the basis of... In this imaginative typographic "dictionary," words are defined by arranging their letters to show what each word means. Generating alternatives is the basis of all creative endeavors. Words in Action is an inventive resource that was developed over decades, one word at a time, by architect and professor Michael Pause. Its 366 graphic images add to the inventory first published in Ivan Chermayeff and Tom Geismar's 1962 booklet Watching Words Move, a classic of typography that changed how designers think about the power of words. Whether you're a graphic artist stuck on a visual problem, an author with a case of writer's block, a teacher looking for a fresh take on helping your students learn, or anyone whose creativity needs a jump start-this book is for you. Anytime you're stuck, just flip through this inventory of inspired ideas and fun surprises. You'll never look at a word the same way again! Bind: hardback Pages: 384 Dimensions: 150 x 150 mm Publication Date: 31-01-2023 |
$34.99 |
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New Fashion Illustration
ISBN: 9788419220202 Author: Ana de Izaguirre Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki A fashion illustration anthology that brings together the work of fifty contemporary artists, fashion designers and fashion illustrators from different backgrou... A fashion illustration anthology that brings together the work of fifty contemporary artists, fashion designers and fashion illustrators from different backgrounds and generations. The book begins with a brief introduction about the history and evolution of fashion illustration, followed by a series chapters devoted to the featured artists. The book includes works by major figures in the industry such as Bil Donovan, Aurore de la Morinerie, Piet Paris, Daniel Egnéus, Cecilia Carlstedt and Amelie Hegardt, as well as young talents who have burst onto the scene with great success. Each chapter includes a brief presentation of the artist's career and style, an interview with the artist that touches on subject matter, sources of inspiration, techniques, influences and images of their work. All of the artists are from different backgrounds and generations, a fact made clear in the selection of works representing highly diverse styles and techniques (abstraction, realism, expressionism, figurativeness), reflecting the different ways of interpreting fashion from the point of view of fine arts. Bind: hardback Pages: 224 Dimensions: 20 x 26 mm Publication Date: 31-07-2023 |
$85.00DUE > 30th Nov 2023 |
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How Ideas Are Born : Illustrators on Creative Processes
ISBN: 9788419220196 Author: Miguel Angel Perez Arteaga Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki In How Ideas Are Born, readers will find a treasure chest of images by 26 diverse illustrators from 12 different countries that the author has gathered, selecte... In How Ideas Are Born, readers will find a treasure chest of images by 26 diverse illustrators from 12 different countries that the author has gathered, selected and curated for the book. The types of images and styles vary, ranging from the childlike and naive to the poignant, suggestive and truly masterly. In addition to the 270 images, the book contains 110 drawings and pages from notebooks and sketchbooks that take the reader deeper into the nature of each artist's work. The visual elements are complemented by revealing interviews with each artist in which they discuss what compelled them to become illustrators, their inspirations, and the research, methods, personal philosophies and work processes that allow them to transform a creative impulse or an emotion into an idea, and an idea into a work of art. We learn about what drives and inspires them as well as the origins of their ideas and creativity, from an innocent curiosity about shapes and colors to the desire to share something fascinating and wonderful with others in a unique and original way. Bind: hardback Pages: 304 Dimensions: 15.2 x 21.5 mm Publication Date: 01-04-2023 |
$75.00 |
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Isidro Ferrer - About Nothing
ISBN: 9788419220295 Author: Miguel Angel Perez Arteaga Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki Isidro Ferrer is a multi-award-winning graphic designer and illustrator whose work includes illustration books, theater posters, large-scale murals, animated sh... Isidro Ferrer is a multi-award-winning graphic designer and illustrator whose work includes illustration books, theater posters, large-scale murals, animated shorts, sculptures, textiles, brand images and lamps. With a background in theater, he uses a variety of media, techniques and communication channels to transform his clients' ideas into powerful yet subtle images. In About Nothing, readers will find examples of his extensive work, both the most recognizable and also the most unknown, as the author explores the personality and creative processes of this multifaceted artist, sharing Ferrer's thinking, ideas and understanding of why design matters and what it means to be a designer and an illustrator. The book portrays the artist's vision of his work as a creator, visions of his studio, excerpts from his notebooks, autobiographical texts and a whole treasure trove of illustrations and designs that are largely unpublished or made especially for this book. As a result of this wealth of text and images, we are introduced to the personal philosophy, techniques, experiences, aesthetics, poetics and influences that inform the work of Isidro Ferrer, with numerous examples of how the art of creative thinking is developed, cultivated, honed and, ultimately, transformed into beautiful objects. Bind: hardback Pages: 224 Dimensions: 17 x 23 mm Publication Date: 01-04-2023 |
$85.00 |
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Riso Art : A Creatives Guide to Mastering Risography
ISBN: 9788419220264 Authors: Vivian Toh, Jay Lim Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki In recent years, risography has captured the attention of printers and artists, especially in independent and selfpublishing circles, given the technical and vi... In recent years, risography has captured the attention of printers and artists, especially in independent and selfpublishing circles, given the technical and visual qualities it offers. Vivid spot colors, warm finishes and occasional imperfections in uniformity and register are some of these attractive features. The book begins by giving readers a brief history of the Risograph while outlining the basic principles of the printing process, teaching them artistic printing techniques that will allow them to print with brighter, more expressive colors. With profiles of notable printers, examples of printed products and works from contributing print shops and information about design studios and artists from around the world, the book will broaden readers' printing horizons and illustrate the extensive variety of possibilities offered by this relatively easy-to-use and fascinating technique. Bind: paperback Pages: 328 Dimensions: 150 x 210 mm Publication Date: 01-04-2023 |
$69.99DUE > 1st Jul 2023 |
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Printing Design for Graphic Designers
ISBN: 9788419220219 Authors: Wang Shaoqiang, Design 360 Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki Graphic design software is constantly evolving, allowing designers to meet specific printing specifications. Printing Design for Graphic Designers is a referenc... Graphic design software is constantly evolving, allowing designers to meet specific printing specifications. Printing Design for Graphic Designers is a reference book that showcases design projects from all over the world and focuses on the processes that were used to print them. The book opens with a thorough introduction of printing history, from the primitive seal rolls used in Mesopotamia more than 5,000 years ago to today's digital technology. The projects are structured according to their printing specifications, which include cutting and folding, printing and varnishing, UV ink, thermography printing, thermochromic ink, screen printing, abrasive ink, solid colour-gold/silver ink, embossing and debossing and foil stamping. In recent years, with the help of new software tools, designers have incorporated printing finishes into their work. The result is incredibly sophisticated and daring effects applied to a wide variety of items, from business cards to record sleeves, books, posters and art. Bind: paperback Pages: 300 Dimensions: 15 x 21 mm Publication Date: 02-05-2023 |
$65.00DUE > 1st Aug 2023 |