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From the first answering machine ("the electronic brain") and the Hoover vacuum cleaner to the SS Independence and the Bell telephone, the creations of Henry S. Dreyfuss have shaped the cultural lands

For artists, collectors, gallery staff, and art curators—here’s everything you need to know about presenting and protecting works of art being transported or on display in the studio, home, gallery, o

This handbook tackles the most common problem creative people face: balancing the desire to pursue art with making a stable and rewarding living. It offer sample forms, worksheets, and quizes for unde

Would you like to learn how to profit by licensing your images on apparel, graphics and stationery, household accessories, computer games, CD-ROMs, and countless other products? You hold the key right

With this visually stunning primer, designers will develop the skills and vision to produce truly innovative, eye-catching type design. All of the basics about type design are covered and in-depth inf

Technology has transformed the way we communicate. We sendand receive more and more emails every day. We text. We tweet. We have reducedour communications down to efficient sound bites—and at the same

Want to become a fashionista—for real? Get this book!Fun and entertaining, Creative Careers in Fashion reveals how the fashion industry works—and explores the vast range of career opportunities in the

Teaching Illustration is a must-have for any college-level art instructor. Packed with a wealth of illustration course syllabi from leading art and design schools across the U.S. and Europe, it offers

‧ More than 2.5 million Americans divorce each year‧ New section on Do-It-Yourself divorces plus Internet resources, state-by-state charts and laws, and listings of support groups‧ Replaces ISBN 1-581

With this visually stunning primer, designers will develop the skills and vision to produce truly innovative, eye-catching type design. All of the basics about type design are covered and in-depth inf

This classic guide for artists is completely revised and updated to provide an in-depth view of the legal issues facing the visual artist today and provides practical legal guidance for any visual art

This update to the first book to provide explicit case histories of the successful marriage of form and content in graphic design explores more than 125 classic and contemporary works-30 of them brand

Educator and art director Steven Heller (School of Visual Arts, NY) has authored or edited more than 80 books on graphic design, and is a contributor or contributing editor to nearly 25 magazines. In

Austin Howe is a creative director, writer, advocate, and cheerleader for design-but not a designer. He believes “in the wonder and exuberance of someone who gets paid-by clients to do what he loves.”

Men are purchasing more clothes, shoes, health and beauty products, and personal care services than ever before. The world of men’s retail has remained a kind of bug in amber, frozen in time, with the

In this step-by-step guide, an actor and improvisational teacher brings his tested methods to the page to show how actors can take risks and gain spontaneity in all genres of scripted theater. Through

Every writer wants to publish as widely as possible, and this book gives writers the tools to achieve a competitive edge and break into a wide range of markets. The second edition has been updated thr

As a result of changes in technology and the economy, every successful photography career today is unique, and each image-maker needs to build a career that matches his or her talents to one or more m

In the 1950s, Lucille Ball couldn't even say the word “pregnant” on TV. But by the 1990s, Carrie Bradshaw and her posse could say everything there is to say about sex—and

For readers of The Psychology of Money, read the updated edition of this classic about the power and influence of money. The Secret Life of Money leads readers on a fascinating journey to uncover the sources of our monetary desires and, by understanding why money has the power to obsess us, free ourselves from destructive patterns and discover riches of the soul. This wide-ranging treatment of how money secretly influences our lives includes chapters on the many forms of money, why money is so easily worshipped, why money sometimes feels more important than life, hoarding money, the source of riches, inheritance, and the stock market. In this updated edition, with a new introduction by the author, Tad Crawford, a teller of entertaining tales, gathers stories and myths from around the world that help us understand why money is so much more than the useful tool that we may think it to be. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual an

An authoritative training manual for film actors and teachers

“A workhorse of a book! Beautifully conceived and executed. Clues to Acting Shakespeare is a no-brainer purchase for acting collections in all libraries.” —Library Journal

"Now aspiring wedding photographers have a comprehensive guide to building a profitable wedding business! Profitable Wedding Photography contains all the necessary tools and strategies to successfully

Presents a collection of essays covering art criticism that proposes an end of the art world as it is known today and a return to aesthetics

Looking Closer is a collection of the best contemporary writing about graphic design, including theoretical, practical, business-oriented, philosophical, and humorous essays. Selected by a prestigious

This groundbreaking resource demonstrates how to use digital imaging and the Internet as the cornerstone of a successful photography business. Topics covered include setting business goals, marketing,

Filled with successful strategies for serving clients in today's flourishing art market, this definitive guide provides techniques for increasing sales opportunities and revenues in an ever-expanding

“Leonard DuBoff has the unique talent to expose the simplicity in what might seem complicated and intimidating. I can give no higher praise.” —Kelvin Scribner, CEO, Sagetech Corporation

Balancing Social, Professional, and Artistic ViewsWhat does it mean to be a designer in today's corporate-driven, overbranded global consumer culture? Citizen Designer, Second Edition, attempts to ans

‧ Authoritative advice on every aspect of running a design business‧ Expert contributors include Leonard DuBoff, Richard Weisgrau, Eva Doman Bruck, and many moreGeneral small-business advice just does

Completely updated to reflect state-of-the-art standards in today's fast-changing theater technology, Technical Theater for Nontechnical People helps actors, dancers, playwrights, and directors to und

An enthralling anthology of introspective thoughts from today's most highly esteemed artists, poets, and critics regarding the elusive subject of the contemporary Sublime.? A companion to the critical

Demystifying the creative process.The Creative Path is an inquiry into the creative process from philosophical, psychological, spiritual, and practical points of view. In this welcoming work on the cr

“Provides definitive guidelines on all aspects of the graphic design business.”—FYI Here’s the definitive guide to professional business practices in graphic design, now fully revised and updated for

Acting Teachers of America presents detailed, revealing interviews with 50 of the most influential contemporary American acting teachers, as well as actors and directors who teach acting. Michael Howa

‧ Accompanying DVD of thirty short films offers an instructive mini film festival‧ Shows beginners how to make meaningful films without fancy equipment‧ Great for film students and independent filmmak

This inspiring collection of 19 essays from veteran news writers explains how to weave storytelling skills into nonfiction narratives. Journalists of all backgrounds and levels of experience will disc

Whether you’re a start-up business or an experienced owner, this invaluable guide provides a one-stop source of indispensable, innovative methods for achieving productivity and profitability in every

Market savvy, expert research, and first-rate resources combine to make this book the tutor that can take experienced photojournalists to new heights of success—while showing aspiring photojournalists

Any designer who runs a studio, office, or firm is entrepreneurial. In fact, anyone with a studio already has an infrastructure for entrepreneurial content development, and with the technological deve