Design

The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as...

Fingerless gloves have burst onto the fashion scene in recent years-with designers from Gucci to Kate Spade embracing this popular style. Now home knitters can create personalized fingerless gloves using original Japanese knitting patterns.From the...

Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized "truck" style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective...

The ultimate go-to guide, The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery takes the reader on a tour through time, venturing from the 1700s all the way through to the early 20th century. From how to look chic while wearing jewellery that outdates you by 100 years,...

Before appearing on the BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee, Chinelo Bally had never used a sewing pattern. She wowed the judges with her ability to create stylish, fitted garments using a freehand cutting method that was taught to her by an...

A playbook for creative thinking, created for contemporary students and practitioners working across the fields of graphic design, product design, service design and user experience. Design is Storytelling is a guide to thinking and making created for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620337752Author Kate AtherleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Interweave Press IncPublisher Interweave Press Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262531078Author Jonathan CraryFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 175mm * 8mm

Craft colorful and unique jewelry with this Asian-inspired craft book.Bracelets embellished with Chinese floral and butterfly motifs, a gold-and-pearl lariat inspired by the fridges of a Persian carpet, and the popular Shamballa bracelet- these are just...

The Bargue-Gerome Drawing Course is a complete reprint of a famous, late nineteenth-century drawing course. It contains a set of almost two hundred masterful lithographs of subjects for copying by drawing students before they attempt drawing from life or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486227511Author Ernst and Johanna LehnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 174Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486229249Author Coloring BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 204Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486266367Author Maria Sibylla MerianFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Katie Scott's Botanicum. Featuring plantlife of all kinds, from right around the world, it's a stunning celebration of all things botanical.These stunning posters from Katie...

The most famous embroidery house in the world, Maison Lesage has collaborated with the greatest names in the history of fashion, from Madeleine Vionnet, Elsa Schiaparelli, Cristobal Balenciaga and Christian Dior to Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy...

French couturiere Coco Chanel has achieved legendary status across the world and continues to captivate young generations of fashion fans who eagerly collect and share her quotes, creations and insights. A close friend of some of the leading wits and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840686661Author Pep PentangeliFormat PaperbackPage Count 226Imprint Creation BooksPublisher Creation BooksWeight(grams) 1135g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933820712Author Christian CrumlishFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Rosenfeld MediaPublisher Rosenfeld Media

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911710103Author Marjane SatrapiFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint Seven Stories Press UKPublisher Seven Stories Press UKWeight(grams) 702g

Containing the stories of four legendary fashion houses, this collectable box holds a beautiful set of covetable style guides.Exploring four designers who exemplify elegance and high couture, these little books of fashion follow these brands from their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912641109Author Lollys PublishingFormat HardbackPage Count 100Imprint Lollys PublishingPublisher Lollys PublishingWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 216mm...

This beautifully illustrated volume provides an in-depth look at horology: the scientific study of time and timekeeping. Horology is a thorough introduction to the world of time and watchmaking. Brimming with more than 150 detailed and full-color...

Challenge yourself to learn dozens of embroidery stitches and use them to create 30 simple projects that are ready to display. If you've always wanted to learn embroidery but haven't known where to start, 30-Day Challenge: Embroidery is the perfect way...

In this book, you'll find 54 hands-on descriptions that help you do the key methods used in service design. These methods include instructions, guidelines, and tips-and-tricks for activities within research, ideation, prototyping, and facilitation. This...

The time has come in which graphic designers are playing an important role in rendering ever more complicated information transparent and understandable for a wider audience. To stress this urgency, Renate Boere dove headfirst in the world of project...

Calling all dressmakers! This is a fully updated version of the best selling The Dressmaker's Technique Bible, complete with an all-new fabric guide to choosing the right fabric for the right garment. Dressmaking is having a renaissance, driven by...

Create 45 simple projects with a Scandinavian flavour, including home decorations, garlands and beautiful gifts. Christiane Bellstedt Myers has developed a beautiful collection of decorative makes using rustic fabrics and natural materials. The four...

Fastenings and Findings for Jewellers is an essential guide to making a functional part of a piece of jewellery into a graceful, integral feature. Complete with step-by-step instructions, it explains the requirements of design, and emphasizes the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781956769005Author Catherine V HolmesFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Library Tales PublishingPublisher Library Tales PublishingWeight(grams)...

'The go-to for all things Vuitton' TatlerFounded as a luxury leather goods house in 1854, Louis Vuitton was for many decades one of the world's leading trunk and accessories makers. It was after launching its first fashion collections in 1998, however,...

Traditional tailoring is a fascinating craft, which has not changed for many centuries, however, the techniques are now known only by a few practising in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor's workrooms. Nothing feels quite so luxurious or...

Cartier: The Story Behind the Style is a beautifully illustrated, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic brands. From the brand's inception in Paris in 1847, Cartier has been the go-to jeweller for the world's most stylish set...

An exploration of traditional Koran textile art techniques. Bojagi, sometimes called Pojagi, is a traditional Korean textile art. Centuries old, it was originally textiles made for every day living with scraps of left-over fabrics artfully put together...

The Sick Rose is a beautifully gruesome and strangely fascinating visual tour through disease in an age before colour photography. This stunning volume, combining detailed illustrations of afflicted patients from some of the world's rarest medical books,...

Iconic views of Glasgow in the latest of Birlinn's series of colouring books, all featuring Eilidh Muldoon's inimitable artwork. Includes: Glasgow Cathedral * Kelvingrove Museum * Riverside Museum * Gallery of Modern Art * Pollok House * People's...

** A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK **'Fascinating . . . The history of the world through the eye of a needle . . . I recommend this book to anyone' THE SPECTATOR'A charming, absorbing and history that takes us on a journey from the silk roads to sportswear,...

What's so unique about the houses of London? With row upon row of brick terraces, how do the capital's most stylish people make their homes stand out? And how do those living in conversions amplify their craft to design interiors that are truly...

Naomi Campbell is a phenomenon. Still very much at the top of her game after nearly four decades in the fashion industry, news of her trailblazing work, both on and off the catwalk, continues to hit the front pages as she pushes the boundaries of the...

A new way of thinking about furniture, from the international bestselling author of The Interior Design HandbookAward-winning blogger Frida Ramstedt shares insights and advice on how to make sure the furniture you buy doesn’t just look good but is also...

Radical Matter: Rethinking Materials for a Sustainable Future presents the eight 'Big Ideas' that will shape and inform the choices of materials, design methods and manufacturing processes made by designers in the years ahead. This book draws from a...