History & Criticism

In recent years, menswear has moved decisively center stage. Menswear Revolution investigates the transformation of men's fashion through the lens of shifting masculinities, examining how its increasing diversity has created new ways for men to explore...

Blending architecture, design, and technology, a visual tour through futures past via the objects we have replaced, left behind, and forgotten. So-called extinct objects are those that were imagined but were never in use, or that existed but are...

White T-shirt, Miniskirt, Hoodie, Jeans, Ballet flat, Breton top, Biker jacket, Little black dress, Stiletto, Trench. What are you wearing? In all likelihood, your outfit will feature at least one of these 10 items. Familiar, commonplace, ubiquitous -...

The essential volume on the great fashion designer, entrepreneur and Louis Vuitton artistic director, back in print This authoritative Virgil Abloh compendium, created by the designer himself, accompanies his acclaimed landmark 2019-23 touring...

Discover the captivating and ever-evolving journey of beauty standards throughout the ages in this comprehensive and updated reference book. Delve into the dynamic interplay among politics, society, and beauty rituals, shaping the concept of a beautiful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786273437Author Peter FiellFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King Publishing

Introduction to Design Theory introduces a comprehensive, systematic, and didactic outline of the discourse of design. Designed both as a course book and a source for research, this textbook methodically covers the central concepts of design theory,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912018185Author Harriet ThorpeImprint Blue Crow MediaPublisher Blue Crow MediaDimensions(mm) 148mm * 210mm * 5mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262546928Author Ilpo KoskinenFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

For 40 years, the Cold War dominated the world stage. East and West Germany stood at the frontlines of the global confrontation, symbolized by the infamous Berlin Wall, which separated lovers, friends, families, coworkers, and compatriots. The Wende...

A timely, large-format collection of fine art maps from Adam Dant, looking at the fractious world of politics. Adam Dant's Political Maps is an all-new collection of this highly regarded artist's intricate, absorbing and beautiful maps, this time...

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...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262518444Author Charles JencksFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdWeight(grams) 726g

"Hall's consummate history is not just the story of the evolution of one of the world's great collections... The book is also a through-the-keyhole insight into the shifting tastes, good or bad, of 1,000 years of monarchs."- The TimesThe Royal Collection...

Plywood is an astonishingly versatile material, made by gluing together layers of cross-grained veneers, creating a pliable board that can be stronger than solid wood. Stylish and practical, plywood offers huge possibilities for experimental design, and...

In Hindi 'pukka' means genuine, authentic, complete. Design in India is not only determined by the aesthetic appeal of the object, but also by the significance of the object in the everyday life of its users. In some instances, the age-old practices...

Fashion History: A Global View proposes a new perspective on fashion history. Arguing that fashion has occurred in cultures beyond the West throughout history, this groundbreaking book explores the geographic places and historical spaces that have been...

The story of the evolution of machines in computer history is full of the disruptive innovations that have led to today’s world. From the early beginnings of computing to the bulky mainframe to the personal computer era, we now live in an almost entirely...

"Good fashion is evolution, not revolution" - Pierre BalmainOne of the original big Parisian couture houses, alongside the likes of Dior and Chanel, Pierre Balmain reigned supreme over the 1950s fashion world with his spectacular and intricate evening...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262534024Author Mario CarpoFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdDimensions(mm) 203mm * 137mm * 13mm

Braun products have been shown more frequently at exhibitions than those of any other comparable company. Some people find that they reflect basic human values such as authenticity and integrity. For others, they are the very incarnation of German...

Concrete Poetry is the first photographic survey of Modernist sculpture within the Brutalist context.About the AuthorSimon Phipps is a photographer and sculptor. He is the creator of the New Brutalism collection on Tumblr and Instagram (30,000 followers)...

Practice-Based Design Research provides a companion to masters and PhD programs in design research through practice. The contributors address a range of models and approaches to practice-based research, consider relationships between industry and...

An investigation of the outsized influence of the Mod subculture on key figures of the 1960s London art scene Bonding over matters of taste and style, the 'Mods' of late 1950s London recognised in one another shared affinities for Italian-style suits,...

'[A] lively journey through the evolution of footwear' - The i 'Handsomely illustrated and meticulously assembled' - Shahidha Bari, author of Dressed: The Secret Life of Clothes 'An exuberant romp through footwear evolution ... a cornucopia of...

Biophilia is the theory that people possess an inherent affinity for nature, which developed during the long course of human evolution. In recent years, studies have revealed that this inclination continues to be a vital component to human health and...

In the 1960s and 1970s, a generation of young Americans rejected the promise of prosperity and the suburban dream embraced by their parents. Furious about the war in Vietnam, fighting for civil rights at home, and eagerly exploring the effects of...

An exquisite ode to color, this book presents the history of Dior cosmetics placed within contexts of fashion and art. Divided into twelve chapters (White, Silver, Nude, Pink, Red, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Gold, Gray, and Black) Dior: The Art...

From Carrie Bradshaw to Grace Jones, and from Nicki Minaj to Blair Waldorf, New York is the fashion 'it girl' capital of the world.Home of both laid-back street style and the luxury of the MET Gala, New York has earned its reputation as one of the most...

Making hacks into reality. It engages matter in ways that trespass the boundaries between the civic realm and the state-assigned laws. Even with primitive tools and skills, designing and making can break open and repurpose arrangements of power. The...

There is fast-growing awareness of the role atmospheres play in architecture. Of equal interest to contemporary architectural practice as it is to aesthetic theory, this 'atmospheric turn' owes much to the work of the German philosopher Gernot Boehme. ...

Bringing together an international team of scholars, this book offers new perspectives on the impact that the Bauhaus and its teaching had on a wide range of artistic practices. Three of the fields in which the Bauhaus generated immediately...

Chanel suits, Louis Vuitton bags and Omega watches are now objects that embody a globalized material culture. Over the past 30 years, the luxury goods industry has undergone a tremendous expansion around the world. However, it remains largely dominated...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080202246Author Franco CologniFormat HardbackPage Count 354Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 2680g

The complete guide to achieving classical type and book design with a keyboard and screen.How do we absorb the lessons of the printing tradition's hot metal past and bring them to the digital era? Distinguished designer Mark Argetsinger guides the reader...

When "Adorned in Dreams" was first published in 1985, Angela Carter described the book as 'the best I have read on the subject, bar none'. Elizabeth Wilson traces the social and cultural history of fashion and its complex relationship to modernity...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262046503Author Kevin G. BethuneFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

The Swiss artist Otto Kunzli has revolutionised modern art jewellery. In the 45-odd years in which he has been addressing the topic of jewellery, Kunzli has carved out for himself a unique position of far-reaching international influence, not only as an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623718275Author Daoud SarhandiFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Interlink BooksPublisher Interlink Publishing Group, Inc