April/May 2024 (158)

Voyages

ISBN: 9783967041446

Author: Sidetracked    Publisher: Gestalten

From running 1,000km across a mountain range to bikepacking across a continent, the longest journeys have the power to change us in ways that we can scarcely im...


From running 1,000km across a mountain range to bikepacking across a continent, the longest journeys have the power to change us in ways that we can scarcely imagine at the start. ‘Voyages’ will take us around the world through a series of long-distance, human-powered journeys that inspire. The stories in this book may involve mountains, deserts, water, polar regions, cultural discoveries, personal growth or a combination of the above, but the common thread is that these journeys are meaningful, and ambitious in scope.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 288


Dimensions: 225 x 290 mm


Publication Date: 10-07-2024


$135.00
DUE > 31st Oct 2024
The Nature of Swimming

ISBN: 9783967041026

Publisher: Gestalten

Dive deep into that age-old habit humans have carried over centuries—the ever-tranquil act of bathing in nature. Whether in oceans or lakes, streams, or river...


Dive deep into that age-old habit humans have carried over centuries—the ever-tranquil act of bathing in nature. Whether in oceans or lakes, streams, or rivers; humans have been drawn to water and the unique bathing opportunities it offers. This title celebrates our connection with water, focusing on outdoor bathing locations around the world. From spots nature created expertly herself to places designed by humans to harness rugged and remote surroundings, this book examines in detail the long-standing relationship between humans and outdoor bathing in a way sure to charm the inner bather in us all.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 256


Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm


Publication Date: 30-04-2024


$135.00
DUE > 31st Jul 2024
The Savile Row Suit

ISBN: 9783967041255

Author: Patrick Grant    Publisher: Gestalten

Savile Row is the home of hand tailoring. This short street is home to many of the world’s finest tailoring houses, a street where for over 200 years royals, ...


Savile Row is the home of hand tailoring. This short street is home to many of the world’s finest tailoring houses, a street where for over 200 years royals, rock stars, and giants of the business and political worlds have come to have their clothes cut, sewn and fitted. Patrick Grant, co-owner of Savile Row tailors Norton & Sons, describes the long-standing traditions of craftsmanship that are maintained in the workrooms of this quiet corner of London’s Mayfair – a fascinating and uniquely storied world. He celebrates the extraordinary ecosystem, from the British weavers and cloth houses to the trimmings merchants, that allows Savile Row to flourish.Grant shines a light on the captivating story of Savile Row, the painstaking processes required to create a bespoke garment, and the story of his personal experiences on this most famous thoroughfare. This book details, for the first time, the complete tailoring methods of several of Savile Row’s finest sewing tailors, providing a detailed step-by-step manual on how to hand-make a pair of trousers, waistcoat, and coat in the Savile Row style, and a shirt in the style of one of Jermyn Street’s finest shirt makers. Richly illustrated, this book gives an insight into a highly discreet and rarefied world of craftsmanship.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 208


Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm


Publication Date: 30-04-2024


$135.00
DUE > 31st Aug 2024
Tasteful

ISBN: 9783967041484

Publisher: Gestalten

Dining out is so much more than just what you can order off the menu. Tasteful serves up a selection of restaurant interiors that add an eye-catching element to...


Dining out is so much more than just what you can order off the menu. Tasteful serves up a selection of restaurant interiors that add an eye-catching element to the dining experience. The ever-evolving landscape of the gastronomic industry never fails to surprise with new ideas and trends -- and Tasteful is a testament to that. A follow-up on the earlier gestalten title Appetizer, this book is a curated selection of the most eye-catching interiors of new restaurants, cafes, bars and all kinds of food places. Featuring a variety styles from a host of diverse locations around the planet, Tasteful serves as both a travel guide for intrepid foodies and an inspiration for those passionate about design.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 256


Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm


Publication Date: 10-07-2024


$150.00
DUE > 31st Oct 2024
Roy Lichtenstein : A Centennial Exhibition

ISBN: 9783791377414

Author: Gunhild Bauer    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

This kaleidoscopic exhibition catalog celebrates Lichtenstein’s multifaceted career—from his iconic achievements in the Pop Art movement and beyond. Publis...


This kaleidoscopic exhibition catalog celebrates Lichtenstein’s multifaceted career—from his iconic achievements in the Pop Art movement and beyond. Published to mark the centennial of Lichtenstein’s birth, this retrospective volume is brimming with brilliant reproductions that highlight the entirety of the artist’s oeuvre. It features the acclaimed works that helped establish 1960s pop art—panels inspired by comic strips and advertising, which send up societal stereotypes. It looks at his pioneering use of painted benday dots and carefully drawn and in-filled brushstrokes, his interiors and landscapes, re-stagings of still lifes, his expansion into sculpture and ceramics, and works that pay homage to famous artists such as Picasso, Monet, and Van Gogh. Throughout this magnificent catalog readers will come to appreciate not only Lichtenstein’s vibrant and dynamic use of color, line, and texture, but also how his continuing confrontation with the visual language of popular culture and consumerism continues to resonate today.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 240


Dimensions: 245 x 285 mm


Publication Date: 26-04-2024


$135.00
DUE > 31st Jul 2024
Carlo Scarpa : The Complete Buildings

ISBN: 9783791377148

Authors: Emiliano Bugatti, Cemal Emden    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

Featuring exquisite photographs of every structure the architect designed from scratch or incorporated into a historical building, this elegant volume is as sum...


Featuring exquisite photographs of every structure the architect designed from scratch or incorporated into a historical building, this elegant volume is as sumptuous and inviting as a Scarpa interior. Although he was not widely known during his lifetime, Carlo Scarpa has in the past-half century become one of the most revered of modern architects. His passion for integrating the ancient with the modern, the natural with the built environment, and the sensual qualities of glass, wood and stone, makes him the perfect architect for this moment, when the preservation of historic buildings and sensitivity to environmental impact is of supreme importance. As authoritative as it is attractive, this book features balanced introduction to Scarpa’s work, weighing the opinions of both champions and critics of his work. More than 200 photographs and their accompanying illuminating texts capture the astounding beauty of Scarpa’s designs, allowing readers to experience the interplay of light, texture and line in a way that is second only to viewing the works in person. Arguably the most definitive volume available on this consummate craftsman and artist, this book explores Scarpa’s lasting legacy of meticulous craftsmanship, respect for tradition, and a deep understanding of the relationship between architecture, nature, and human experience.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 352


Dimensions: 216 x 324 mm


Publication Date: 29-04-2024


$135.00
DUE > 31st Aug 2024
Elements of Furniture Design

ISBN: 9780764367465

Author: Scott Coley    Publisher: Schiffer Books

A comprehensive look at the history, elements of construction, and all the steps in furniture design from an expert in the industry. Elements of Furniture Desig...


A comprehensive look at the history, elements of construction, and all the steps in furniture design from an expert in the industry. Elements of Furniture Design is a resource of information gathered from 30 years of working as a professional furniture designer. These elements of design are essential, and there is no other resource where they are available in one place. The reader will gain a comprehensive knowledge of how furniture is designed, and can use this information to create new and exciting design concepts. This knowledge is provided in four sections: • A brief history and quick designer references (woods, veneers, woodjoinery, comfort, architectural references, and drawing tools) • Illustrating furniture construction • Historic ornament used on furniture (molding, turning, carving) • The typical design process with a new client The work of cabinetmaker Thomas Day (a free man of color in the South in the mid-1800s) is used to tie the story together, and the reader will learn trade secrets of furniture design that have been lost to outsourcing and offshore manufacture.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 256


Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm


Publication Date: 28-05-2024


$100.00
DUE > 31st Aug 2024
Caspar David Friedrich : Infinite Landscapes

ISBN: 9783791377438

Author: Birgit Verwiebe    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

250 years after the painter’s birth, this luxurious exhibition catalog offers glimpses into the mystery of Friedrich’s largely posthumous popularity as well...


250 years after the painter’s birth, this luxurious exhibition catalog offers glimpses into the mystery of Friedrich’s largely posthumous popularity as well as the latest research into his training and techniques. Largely ignored during his lifetime, Caspar David Friedrich was a meticulous painter of emotionally evocative landscapes, often featuring solitary figures or groups of people against dramatic scenery. His work has inspired many artists to the present day, and this volume explores the role that Berlin’s Nationalgalerie played in bringing Friedrich into the forefront of modern art history. It also shines a light on Friedrich's remarkable use of pairs in paintings—including his most famous pairing, Monk by the Sea and Abbey in the Oakwood—which he employed to express a range of different perspectives and the concept of change. Finally it examines the latest research into Friedrich’s technique: his early training in Copenhagen; his sketches, preparatory drawings and underdrawings; and his unconventional selection and use of pigments. Throughout this monograph readers will find stunning reproductions of sixty paintings, including several iconic works, and fifty drawings—representing collections from around the world. Coupled with the latest research, they combine to offer a completely up-to-date appreciation of Friedrich’s extraordinary talent and his unquestionable status as a pioneer of modern art.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 352


Dimensions: 250 x 295 mm


Publication Date: 15-05-2024


$135.00
DUE > 31st Aug 2024
Gabriel Moses : Regina

ISBN: 9783791377193

Author: Katia Horvat    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

The first monograph of a rising star in the world of fashion photography and film, this dazzling volume is filled with lusciously colored images that capture Mo...


The first monograph of a rising star in the world of fashion photography and film, this dazzling volume is filled with lusciously colored images that capture Moses’ eye for beauty and talent for storytelling. The first monograph of a rising star in the world of fashion photography and film, this dazzling volume is filled with lusciously colored images that capture Moses’ eye for beauty and talent for storytelling. Gabriel Moses was only eighteen when he received his first commission—from Nike. Since then the self-taught British Nigerian photographer has been in enormous demand, with clients that range from Louis Vuitton and Burberry to Chanel and Vogue, and from stars such as Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, and Skepta. Gorgeous full page reproductions capture Moses’ uniquely atmospheric vibe—marked by deep colors, rich textures—as well as his startling ease with his subject, be it music, fashion, or sports. A series of essays include a foreword by Moses, touching on his own ideology and practice; Federico Sargentone’s insightful exploration of Moses’ work; contributions and personal accounts by Matthew Williams, Ciesay, Clint, Samuel Ross and Slawn, among others; and a series of in-conversations, one with Skepta discussing the totality of life; and the second with Nick Knight exploring the depths of photography. Touching on every aspect of his work to date, including a number of previously unpublished images, this stunning and contemporary feeling monograph, designed by Hassan Rahim, dives deep into Moses’ visual language and highlights his profound connection to family, community, and the culture around it.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 208


Dimensions: 240 x 290 mm


Publication Date: 25-03-2024


$135.00
DUE > 30th Jun 2024
300 Portrait Illustrations

ISBN: 9788417557751

Publisher: Monsa

This book explores various techniques, sources of inspiration, and creative processes that bring to life the unique visual expressions of portrait illustration....


This book explores various techniques, sources of inspiration, and creative processes that bring to life the unique visual expressions of portrait illustration. From detailed realism to expressive abstraction, each approach offers an opportunity to capture the essence of an individual in a unique way. The use of different mediums provides artists with a wide range of tools to bring their portraits to life. Inspiration can come from various sources, and the creative process is an exciting journey that allows artists to explore the beauty and complexity of the human form.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 144


Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm


Publication Date: 01-04-2024


$49.99
DUE > 31st Jul 2024
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