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For over fifty years, the Type Directors Club has encouraged the worldwide graphic arts community to achieve excellence in typography through its annual international competitions. Typography 31 is th

This giant collection of manga characters presents 500 dynamic villains and heroes, drawn by professional manga artists. Supplied as high-resolution, ready-to-use clip art images on CD, you can now cr

More than 50 projects illustrate how successful small to medium size store designs maximize sales per square feet and build a strong store image at the same time.

Minimalism and Fashion is the first book to examine the minimalist movement in fashion while addressing its confluence with and divergence from similar currents in art, architecture, and design. Org

A snapshot of today's most visually delicious logos, selected by some of the world's top designers. From iconic symbols to dramatic wordmarks, Logolicious features more than 1,000 inspirational exa

A new collection of fun, practical, and outrageous projects from the genius minds of the original Show Me How. Volume two of the Show Me How series contains brand-new instructions that show readers h

A follow-up to the highly successful New Bars & Restaurants, New Bars & Restaurants 2 takes us on a trip around the world, exploring the newest dining spaces in countries that range from Fran

This publication is an in-depth study on sign design. The fifty-plus projects were carefully chosen to feature diverse aspects of the discipline, leaving virtually no terrain uncharted in the field of

The 45 record sleeve has long been viewed as a medium for design experimentation, a blank slate onto which designers could unleash their creativity and ingenuity. From the 1950s to the 1980s, before t

In the Cockpit II: Inside History-Making Aircraft of World War II provides close-up access to the instrument panels, controls, and crew stations of 34 legendary World War II aircraft in the Smithsonia

Glamour isn't just about having the right handbag—it's about having the right personality too and many of the world's most adorable women have been gorgeous inside as well as out. A glamorous

'Down, down, down. Would the fall never come to an end!' Since its publication in 1865, Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has delighted the world with a wildly imaginative and unforget

Typography 30 is a showcase of the year’s best typographic work. The only annual devoted exclusively to typography, Typography 30 features winning designs from the Type Directors Club competitio

This 51st volume of the Society of Illustrators' annual continues the new approach of the society to showcase the year's best illustration. It delves into the ideas behind the art as stated by the art

Being environmentally conscious is no longer trendy or unique. It's expected. A growing number of today's companies are requiring their creative firms to develop and incorporate more eco-friendly pack

BON JOVI: WHEN WE WERE BEAUTIFUL is an intimate look at one of America′s most enduringly popular bands after 25 years of hits, fame, tours and troubles. It is the companion to a major d

The art of Boris Vallejo is characterized by beautiful maidens, heroic men and fearsome monsters while the work of his wife Julie Bell is famous for a sense of color and dramatic composition which puts her paintings in a class by themselves. As two of the most acclaimed fantasy artists working today, Boris and Julie have produced art for album covers, trading cards, posters and calendars for (in Boris' case) 30 years -- and have seen 15 books published celebrating their breathtaking work. Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell: The Ultimate Collection brings together all their greatest pieces throughout their careers, while also including some unseen new work. The book is arranged chronologically and divided into three main sections: early, middle and recent art. A narrative accompanies the paintings with captions for many of the pieces. The pages are also punctuated by quotes from Boris and Julie's peers in the fantasy art field and fans of their work, who pay homage to their art and comment on

The Future of Fantasy Art brings together the finest, freshest, and most exciting talents in the world of fantasy illustration. Artists from around the world?from China and Singapore to the United S

Discover step-by-step all the tricks - both freehand and digital - to get the best manga characters. Here is an amazing manual of manga for artists of all ages! Concentrating on Kodomo manga and Kodom

Filled cover-to-cover with gorgeous full-color photographs of inspirational home ideas from around the world, Houses DesignSource showcases myriad examples of wonderful design solutions. This beautifu

As long as comic books have existed, there have been comics about war. War Stories: A Graphic History is the first book to examine this genre of comics in depth, tracing the development of warfare?fro

A collection of the latest layout designs and ideas for amateur and professional graphic designers. Organized so as to encourage creativity, serendipitous discovery, and inspiration, THE BIG BOOK OF L

A showcase of the cutting-edge vanguard of Gothic Lolita and punk drawing, and a valuable how-to guide for aspiring artists. Gothic Lolita Punk profiles top Japanese and Korean Gothic Lolita artists

Tattoos continue to move into the mainstream and grow in popularity with each passing day. For the talented and decorated artists behind these designs, the tattoo is not just a way of adorning the hum

More than 500 age, gender, and lifestyle specific designs from around the world. Learn how top designers target the tastes and trends of their clients to market their products specifically for them. S

From buttons and posters to toys and coasters, The Big Book of Self-Promotion is overflowing with fresh examples of how creative companies promote themselves. With more than 1,100 rarely-seen examples

Imagine you're the world's biggest Beatles fan and you've just snuck into John Lennon's hotel room. But instead of being thrown out, inexplicably you're invited to spend the day with your idol. That

The first two volumes chronicling the unique art and design of Roger Dean met with huge critical and popular success. Views (1975) went straight to number one in the Sunday Times bestseller list and w

Most street artists are self taught, have a highly developed eye for color and design, and a burning desire to be seen and heard. It is also now true that many talented street artists have moved from

500 Essential Graphic Novels is an all-in-one guide to this exciting form of visual literature. Including more than 350 authors and 400 artists, this lush volume contains an essential mix of some of t

Each color is a world that posses its own language, history, politics, and laws. Some—like blue—are diplomatic and adept at foreign relations. Others—like red or black—are sol

A contemporary interpretation of the pinup form pays tribute to the works of such classic photographers as Albert Vargas and Gil Elvgren while showcasing twenty-five original portraits of nearly nude

The art of fine dining has evolved over the years. Restaurants that were once hailed for their grandiose banquets have taken a back seat to some of their smaller cousins. Boutique Restaurants is a col

Comickers Art 3: Write Amazing Manga Stories delves deep into the creative process of manga storytelling, with detailed advice on how to take your own ideas and turn them into fluid and original stori

This exciting new volume in the Monster Book of Manga series features stunning art and detailed instructions on how to illustrate adventurous, bold, sexy, and self-possessed female manga characters. T

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500 Essential Graphic Novels is an all-in-one guide to this exciting form of visual literature. Including more than 350 authors and 400 artists, this lush volume contains an essential mix of some of

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The first book in the Comickers Art series, Comickers Art: Tools and Techniques for Drawing Amazing Manga explores the various drawing tools and art techniques necessary to create successful and authe