Design

After her 10-year tenure as the editor of Vogue Paris, where she became known for her boundary pushing editorials, Carine Roitfeld has since gone on to launch her magazine CR Fashion Book that exploded with creative strength to propel fashion forward...

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...

Artists use sketchbooks for a myriad of purposes - to capture a moment, to develop an idea, to record a scene... This book advises on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of their use. With practical examples throughout, it is a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783869930978Author Future PressFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Future Press Verlag und Marketing GmbHPublisher Future Press Verlag und Marketing GmbH

An absolute necessity for design devotees and sneakerheads of all ages. Sneakers is a definitive exploration of the creative energy, innovation, collaboration, and visionary intelligence behind the cultural phenomenon of sneakers. This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307957061Author Hamish BowlesFormat HardbackPage Count 374Imprint Three Rivers PressPublisher Three Rivers PressWeight(grams) 2772g

Original catalogue to the Paris exhibition and a core part of the blockbuster retrospective at the V&A. It was in 1947 that Christian Dior presented his first collection and heralded the birth of a new fashion silhouette for women. After the austerity...

An artist's record of the homes of 89 leading creatives from interior designers to ceramicists, antiques dealers, florists and chefs. SJ Axelby brings new life to interior portraiture, capturing in paint the favourite rooms of 89 leading...

Progressing through almost two centuries of corset-making, this fascinating collection showcases an astonishing range of period pieces, from the 1750 whale-boned corsets, through the invention of the sewing machine and mass-produced corsets of the 1850s...

The first monograph on the complete works of award-winning design studio Industrial Facility Sam Hecht and Kim Colin's world-renowned, London-based studio is one of the most influential in industrial design, and their work has enjoyed a global cult...

Francois Halard s first assignment, to photograph Yves Saint Laurent s legendary Paris apartment when he was 23, cemented his reputation as one of the most original photographic eyes of our era. More than thirty years later, Halard still captures our...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786277480Author Karen ChengFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King Publishing

The Padua School originated from the Istituto Pietro Selvatico in Padua. The distinctive features of this jewelry are the use of gold reminiscent of the goldsmith's art in antiquity and a modern and abstract formal expression within the group. Mario...

Zero Waste Fashion Design combines practical examples, flat patterns and more than 20 exercises to help you incorporate this sustainable technique into your portfolio. There are also beautifully illustrated interviews with innovative designers, including...

The story of fashion is woven through with colour. Vividly illustrated and compellingly written, The Colour of Fashion uncovers the colourful history of style, through 10 shades and their key moments in the spotlight - including Beyonce in empowering...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780677910Author Pamela PowellFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King PublishingWeight(grams) 1510g

Gaining insight into our deeper selves through the use of divination tools to help decide future actions has preoccupied mankind since ancient times. In Europe, cards which became known as Tarot have been used to map the soul and predict the future since...

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. The shipping container is all around: whizzing by on the highway, trundling past on rails, unloading behind a big box store even as you shop...

London may have Savile Row and Paris its luxury houses, but nowhere can compete with the essence of Italy's nonchalant elegance: sprezzatura. This book presents the most in-depth look at the designers, tailors and artisans who for generations have...

The definitive art book for the remastered Spyro Reignited Trilogy, for fans young and old. In 2018 Toys for Bob Studios thrilled fans world wide by releasing Spyro Reignited Trilogy, a faithful remaster encompassing all three titles from the beloved...

With over 650,000 copies of their books in print and nearly 50 issues of their magazine distributed worldwide, Kinfolk has come to define the taste of a generation: From interiors to fashion, portraiture, food and travel, the consistently...

Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a stunning illustrated biography of style and screen legend Audrey Hepburn, from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess.From Sabrina to Breakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey Hepburn is...

Emily Henson explores the elements that come together to create this eclectic, colourful and contemporary look and draws inspiration from an array of real-life Bohemian Modern homes. The Bohemian Modern home is a place where creativity, individuality...

Relieve your anxiety by colouring! Here are enchanting patterns of symmetrical shapes, abstract designs, and nature themes - from diamonds and cubes to feathers and flowers. Pattern master Mario Martin has created intricate illustrations to colour...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781302924393Author Maurene GooFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Marvel ComicsPublisher Marvel Comics

In Gods and Kings Dana Thomas, author of Deluxe, tells the story of how John Galliano and Alexander McQueen changed the face of fashionIn the first decade of the 21st century the fashion world was dominated by two different but equally successful and...

For more than 40 years, Martin Waller and his company Andrew Martin have continued to demonstrate that furniture is more than just a functional object, and that a living space always finds new stories to tell. His Interior Design Review, the definitive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780573133657Author Charlie JosephineFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Samuel French LtdPublisher Samuel French Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585422197Author Betty EdwardsFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Jeremy P TarcherPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 1gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Whether buying gem-set jewellery or loose stones, you will be faced with a colourful array of beauty and value. With such a wide choice - from amethyst to zircon which should you choose? What is it worth, and how do you even know it is real? All that...

On the one hand clothes can supposedly help you out with embodied life by concealing the bits you feel ashamed of and accentuating the bits you're proud of. However, fashion isn't really about clothes in any practical sense, but rather the endless...

'Packed end to end with ways to see the world in new ways' Mike Krieger, cofounder, Instagram 'Designed to spark creativity, help solve problems, foster connection and make our lives better' Gretchen Rubin'Navigate today's world with agility, resilience...

From workaday marigolds to hand-wear custom crafted for the Queen, gloves perform many functions - insulation from the cold, protection from injury, and even ceremonial roles. Gloves have been used since prehistoric times, but in Britain their use as...

A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans At a time when sales of vinyl records have hit a 25-year high, and analog technologies are providing the kind of extraordinary...

Edwardian fashions for women were characterized by the S-shaped silhouette, embellished with lace, tucks, ruffles, tassels, frills and flounces. This essential book includes eleven detailed projects, which form a capsule collection of clothing and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914345036Author Lu HerseyFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Tangent BooksPublisher Tangent Books

The ultimate typographic experiment - 7,762,392 typefaces from one of the world's foremost typography studios. System Process Form is a detailed survey of MuirMcNeil's Two type system, an extensive collection of geometric alphabets in which every...

The fourth book in the fabulous festive beading series brings even more seasonal beaded projects to decorate your home. There are thirteen chapters of seasonal designs with hundreds of photographs and fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for...

The definitive illustrated volume on the work and life of Ann Lowe, a consummate couturier who designed lavish evening and bridal gowns for members of America s social registry, a Black woman working hard behind the scenes whose important legacy has...

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASIONThe incredible stories of 100 perfumes from a whole century of scents'Wonderful . . . Charming and illuminating. I loved it' INDIA KNIGHT'A really enjoyable, fun book' CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN'Beautifully written . . . A perfect...