"An impressive book that not only frames interior design in its valuable historic context, but achieves the higher goal of validating a critically important profession. A timely and thorough examinati
The market for illustration is changing. How can illustrators survive and thrive? Marketing Illustration is the first book to offer a comprehensive look at the realities of illustration today. Illust
Visual-thinking graphic designers sometimes struggle to express themselves clearly and effectively in writing. Now there’s help! The Graphic Designer’s Guide to Better Business Writing te
Brandjam, the follow-up to the groundbreaking best-seller Emotional Branding, presents a powerful new concept from renowned designer and business guru Mark Gobe. The Brandjam concept is about innovati
Expert guidance on selling graphic design, in print and onlineAttract today’s savvy design clients! A veteran designer who turned his small business into a multimillion-dollar new-media company shares
"A workhorse of a workbook!"—Library JournalAmerican actors, fear Shakespeare no more! Through a series of inspiring, easy-to-follow exercises, an acclaimed director and drama coach shows both student
Branding for Nonprofits provides the processes, tools, and thinking needed to brand or rebrand. Author DK Holland—a pioneer in the field—helps nonprofits approach the rebranding process with confidenc
‧ More than 60 new monologs that spotlight special abilities‧ Great for auditions as well as classrooms and scene studyVersatile actors can now set themselves apart from the competition! This collecti
With input from a diverse range of industry experts/designers, theorists, critics, historians, and curators, this anthology is the first to focus exclusively on the history of industrial design.This p
For aspiring photographers ready to transform their work from average to expert, here is the "bible" to lighting any subject and space effectively. In specific but nontechnical terms, Photographic Lig
Writer, producer, and director Robert Emery presents the first in a planned series of books based on on-camera interviews conducted for the Encore Movie Channel's documentary series, "The Directors."
Here are never-before-revealed details from such renowned filmmakers as Norman Jewison, James Cameron, Rob Reiner, Spike Lee, and Garry Marshall regarding their experiences making a variety of classic
Essays from a range of perspectives explore the interaction between graphic design and reading. They offer explanations of traditions of typography as reading aids, as well as radical interventions th
Corporations increasingly view graphic design as a core strategic business competency in a highly competitive climate, and they are challenging their in-house designers to supply far more than a servi
At last! The eagerly anticipated revised edition of the photographer’s "business bible" is here, fully updated with the last word on key business practices, industry standards, and resources. U
Here’s the definitive guide to building a Web presence that will increase revenue, improve customer relations, and enhance brand loyalty. Author Ian Cocoran, a digital brand expert, explains tr
Want to make a living in photography? Anyone who does needs this indispensable guide to licensing picture rights. In this accessible and entertaining book, expert Nancy E. Wolff explains copyright, tr
The third edition of this indispensable companion provides all the essential information you’ll need to launch your film or TV career in Hollywood. Actor and writer Michael Saint Nicholas reveals not
This guide to the ins and outs of today's dynamic illustration business tells budding illustrators everything that their teacher didn't know or their art director didn't tell them. Using an entertaini
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Learn to turn a simple screenplay into a visual masterpiece! Top production designers share their real-life experiences to explain the aesthetic, narrative, and technical aspects of the craft. Step by
Leading headhunter Roz Goldfarb reveals her time-proven secrets for survival and success in the graphic design industry. Through her work with hundreds of corporations around the world, she provides r
Packed with literally hundreds of hints, tips, and inside information only a working writer would know, The Art of Writing Great Lyrics demonstrates proven, no-fail methods for everything from communi
Steven Heller and Georgette Balance have assembled an anthology of graphic design history in this collection of long-lost essays. Forty critical essays by leading writers, along with an interview wit
Rare and difficult-to-find essays provide fascinating reading in this third anthology in the Looking Closer series, a matchless resource tracing the continuum of critical thought from graphic design&a
Looking Closer 2 offers more of the best recent writing on graphic design, covering new and important issues in design language, education, intellectual property, new media, the state of the business,
This insider's look at inherited wealth in the United States explores the complex meanings of money and success in American sociey with a new introduction that examinies whether America's privileged c
An insider's guide to buying, collecting, and selling art from an insider of Christie'sGrounded in real-life stories, Art Collecting Today is the essential practical guide to today's art market. A lig
Planning is essential to creating a competitive advantagefor your small business, and properly done, it can actually be fun. That is themessage of this thorough guide, written in easy-to-follow, nonte
Whether they are working in print, interactive, environmental, or web-based design, designers will learn how to apply color theory to their work in order to communicate and entertain. Graphic design p
Feeling uninspired? If you’re a creative professional—or just someone who’d like to be more creative in your work and daily life—look no further than Designers Don’t Have Influences. Creative director
Renowned potters share their personal tips and techniquesTake a walk on the wild side . . . work off the wheel! This complete, classic guide for ceramicists details the full range of tools, forming me
Two award-winning major market producers present the definitive how-to guide for producing a radio show, explaining every duty a radio producer is expected to perform. With refreshing honesty and the
Susan S. Scott is an experienced psychotherapist who, due to a back injury, was forced to abandon her therapist's couch and walk for therapy. Through her extended strolls through nature, she discovere
What does it mean to be a designer in today’s corporate-driven, overbranded global consumer culture? Citizen Designer attempts to answer this question with more than 70 debate-stirring essays and inte
An Examination of the Practice Through the YearsTeaching the history of graphic design cannot simply be outlined by dates nor confined by places, but is defined by concepts and philosophies, as well a
The art market is opaque and confusing to even the most experienced collectors. It is a lightly regulated market in which insiders have a substantial advantage over collectors. What are the best ways
Every year, millions of writers struggle to find work, and most don’t to make more than spare change from the assignments they land. With the expansion of the online freelance marketplace, anyone with
Morefamilies are taking vacations and trips than ever before—over 81 percent ofAmericans plan to travel for two or more weeks in the coming year. Top Tipsfrom Top Travel Photographers interviews ten p
When does nontaxable business income become taxable? How doyou calculate the cost of goods sold? What can be deducted? What is a fixedasset? This no-nonsense guide answers these common questions and m
