Design

The best things in life may not always be free, but they are often delightful to look at! Rather than be taken for granted, these feel-good goods deserve their time in the spotlight not only for the roles that they play, but also for the visual and...

Virgin by Design is the official publication volume celebrating 50 years of daring innovation and creativity at Virgin, presenting the stories, the people and the work that went into the building and shaping of a much-loved and globally respected brand...

Based out of Copenhagen, husband-and-wife duo Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup have built GANNI into a global fashion brand of the future in little over a decade. GANNI is at the forefront of responsible and transparent fashion with a cool and stylish...

Part design history, part trip down musical memory lane, this anthology of jazz album artwork is above all a treasure trove of creative and cultural inspiration. Spanning half a century, it assembles the most daring and dynamic jazz cover designs that...

This fun introduction to design opens the world of style to budding fashionistas! Bestselling art instructor Chris Hart not only gives step-by-step instructions on drawing figures from many points of view and in varying poses, he explains the tricks of...

Thanks to his know-how inherited from the great Parisian tailors, Yukio Kakita brings you in this book to understand all the sensitivity of the techniques of manufacture of the the tailor. Step-by-step, foolow this path where the lines and volumes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780679761Author Paul McNeilFormat HardbackPage Count 672Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King PublishingWeight(grams) 3450g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941815274Author KinfolkFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint KinfolkPublisher Simon & Schuster

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780970246356Author Nancy RiegelmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 576Imprint Nine Heads MediaPublisher Nine Heads MediaWeight(grams) 2940g

A primer in design and communication that offers solutions to the recurring problems faced by by students and professionals. It explores the ways creatives interpret their clients' brief, propose new ideas and reinvent existing products and brands,...

Workstead designs one-of-a-kind interiors and pieces that balance beauty with necessity, and this book presents a special blend of their tour-de-force historic renovations and innovative yet elegant new constructions. Over the past decade, the...

Target success in OCR A-level Design and Technology: Product Design with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely...

This fashion illustration anthology brings together the work of fifty contemporary artists, fashion designers and fashion illustrators. The book includes works by major figures in the industry such as Bil Donovan, Aurore de la Morinerie, Piet Paris,...

A much-needed publication celebrating the endless creativity of Anni Albers, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Anni Albers (1899-1994) was a textile designer, weaver, writer and printmaker, who was among the leading...

The sweeping crinolines, corsets, bustles, bonnets and parasols of Victorian Britain are indispensable to our period dramas, and their influences can still be seen within burlesque and steampunk fashions. This is no surprise, as nineteenth-century...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999788547Author Raph KosterFormat PaperbackPage Count 214Imprint Gamethinking.IOPublisher Gamethinking.IOWeight(grams) 599gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm *...

Harnessing the romance of the world of fashion and high art, this fascinating story of a collection of miniature mannequins describes the birth of Theatre de la Mode, the Theater of Fashion. Full of stars such as Robert Ricci (Nina Ricci's son),...

A sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of almost 200 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings. As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R...

A selection of London's most iconic monuments, landmarks, and architectural wonders unfold in seven pop-ups contained in a charming pint-sized package making it an easy impulse purchase. Easy to tuck in a bag or a pocket, this book is truly the perfect...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780834801967Author Kojiro IkegamiFormat HardbackPage Count 148Imprint Weatherhill IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams) 720gDimensions(mm)...

A special illustrated edition of The Monarch of the Glen by bestselling storytelling legend, Neil Gaiman. This American Gods world novella will thrill Games of Thrones devotees and Terry Pratchett fans alike. Illustrations by celebrated artist Daniel...

The 1990s Fashion Book is a tribute to the unique fashion of that time. Flashy, colourful, casual and sexy, these were the attributes that applied back then. Top models, hip-hoppers or pop groups like Take That and the Spice Girls exemplified a fashion...

Originating from the Latin for deity or goddess, our concept of what a 'diva' might be - or should be - has evolved in richness and complexity. Delving into the personas of performers from Sarah Bernhardt to Rihanna, this book looks at what it has meant...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262045841Author Elizabeth L. BlockFormat HardbackPage Count 280Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

The 20th century saw fashion evolve from an exclusive Parisian salon business catering for the wealthy elite into a global industry employing millions, with new trends whisked into stores before the last model has even left the catwalk. Along the way,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781958862124Author Tanis GrayFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Insight ComicsPublisher Insight Editions

Are digital interfaces controlling more than we realise? Can designers take responsibility, and should they? From domestic appliances like Siri and Amazon Echo, to large scale Facebook manipulation and Google search prediction, digital interfaces are...

Textiles and Fashion explores the integration of textile design with fashion, showing the many ways designers use fibre, fabric construction and surface treatments within a garment and on the body. It begins with a brief history of textiles in ...

With Blankets and Throws To Knit, Debbie Abrahams teaches you how to create a dozen unique afghans in a variety of styles, with over 100 different blanket squares to choose from. Projects range from baby's first comfort blanket in subdued...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783721210064Author Armin HofmannFormat HardbackPage Count 200Imprint Niggli VerlagPublisher Niggli VerlagWeight(grams) 900g

To develop a successful jewellery line, designers have to be more than just creative artists - they have to understand the ins and outs of running a craft business. Emilie Shapiro's detailed guide explores the many facets of creating a quality handmade...

Uncertainty and possibility are emerging as both theoretical concepts and fields of empirical investigation, as scholars and practitioners seek new creative, hopeful and speculative modes of understanding and intervening in a world of crisis. This book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780804185622Author Potter GiftPage Count 224Imprint Potter StylePublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 221gDimensions(mm) 128mm * 97mm * 24mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781440341557Author Douglas DavisFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint How Design BooksPublisher F&W Publications IncWeight(grams) 433gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

This book democratises web development for everyone. It's a fun, clever guide that covers all of the key design principles, best practices, useful shortcuts, pro tips, real-world examples, and basic coding tutorials needed to produce a beautiful website...

Stylish and practical garments to sew for active children, inspired by Japanese traditions. This beautiful new book of functional, stylish designs for children contains over 20 original sewing projects for shirts,...

Arriving in Paris in 1845, at the age of twenty and with only a few francs in his pocket, Charles Frederick Worth would go on to build the most prominent, innovative and successful fashion house of the century. Worth was inspired by a love of fine art,...

As Marcelo Bielsa's interpreter, Salim Lamrani was his right-hand man throughout his first season in charge of Leeds United. As a privileged witness to that remarkable 2018/19 campaign, Lamrani tells the inside story of how the club came within a hair's...

A bespoke hat, designed with a particular event in mind, is something many people long for, but often feel is price prohibitive. In this fabulous new book, couture milliners, Lomax & Skinner, show that this need not be the case. With clear and...

Now that she's 13 years old, it's time for young Kiki to start thinking about her future. So one night, under the light of a full moon, she grabs her black cat, Jiji, hops on her mother's broom and heads off into the night. The next day she alights upon...