The award-winning designer and author of Rooms showcases inspiring opportunities for the exteriors, interiors, and details of houses in this lavishly photographed book Celebrated designer Mariette
A guide to the architecture and design of luxurious day and hotel spas worldwide The number of visitors to day, destination, and hotel spas has doubled in the last five years. The increasing unders
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
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
The ideal reference for every graphic designer, American Graphic Design & Advertising 25 presents the newest and most impressive corporate branding design work from the nations leading grap
How do we overcome the limitations associated with using a palette restricted to one or two colors maximum? What are the tricks and resources employed by some of the best international designers to ex
A collection of inspiring modern invitation and promotion designs. Every day, countless promotional e-mails, business cards, flyers, posters, and invitations are designed, sent, and received, but onl
Reading other peoples' love letters brings out the voyeur in most of us. These deeply personal communications have the power to make us blush or, at the very least, to let us observe a tender moment
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
The Big Book of Bags, Tags, and Labels is a fully illustrated design showcase of the most eye-catching fashion labels, shopping bags, and tags from around the world. In this new entry in the Big Book
Compiled by legendary hip-hop designer Cey Adams, DEFinition: The Art and Design of Hip-Hop is the first comprehensive anthology published in the name of the genre during the last thirty-five years.
AvroKO is one of the most sought-after design firms in New York, and it is no wonder why if you've ever stepped into one of their restaurants. The four principals of AvroKO - Greg Bradshaw, Adam Farm
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
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
The popularity of manga—Japanese cartooning—continues to grow, inspiring interest in learning how to draw this exciting style of comics. From comic illustration Ikari Studio comes the ultimate guide
A townhouse is a residence that many find combines the best amenities of a single–family home and a condominium. By definition, a townhouse is a home that is attached to adjacent houses, which
Where else can you find such an incredible collection of 14 young comic, anime and manga artists willing to share the secrets of their techniques? Each artist includes a brief biography, the most rep
For forty years, collector Rob Roth has gathered rare examples of rock tour posters, advertising posters, rock memorabilia, original artwork and items of merchandise. His spectacular collection is so
The works of one of America's most celebrated writers is now illustrated in this collector's edition - the first volume in the Collins Design WISP series. Illustrator Marc Simont imaginatively render
Following the success of Japanese Comickers, this book profiles twelve Japanese and Korean artists working in anime and manga -- all of whom eagerly discuss their work and share their thoughts on this
Celebrated industrial designer Karim Rashid explains how to optimize all areas of life, aesthetic and spiritual, in this colorful, beautifully designed book. Design wonderkind Karim Rashid, whose pro
This first-ever book of its kind, Designing for the Greater Good, features hundreds of illustrated examples of the best nonprofit and cause-related design worldwide, plus 24 inspiring case studies a
With The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking, it's possible and even convenient to create an inviting space for living and entertaining on a budget. From unique decor ideas to growing strawberries on your
New and practical solutions to make small homes appear larger, while still allowing style, comfort, and functionality Small + Modern + Urban = Home features new and imaginative ways to save space and
The apartments and lofts featured here highlight the latest architecture and design innovations, with an emphasis on open space and materials such as glass, plastic, steel, and stone. The book explo
New Lobbies and Waiting Rooms showcases the most modern and original designs in hotels, apartment buildings, sports centers, medical clinics, museums, and other buildings, featuring everything from s
Imaginative and inspirational, Point of Purchase is an essential resource for creating striking and innovative exhibition and store displays. This book showcases a variety successful point of purc
Match Prints is a visual and editorial dialogue between two important photographers and longtime friends. Over the course of their twenty-year friendship, Jim Marshall and Timothy White discovered tha
New Green Homes presents the latest innovations in sustainable architecture and design. Projects include "green" houses, apartments, lofts, and cabins, and explore various asp
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
Cell phones, watches, coffee cups, grand pianos, light fixtures, even a dog house. Consumer products are brought to life through designers imagination and ingenuity, and Terence Conran and Max
Clients and consumers need designs they can quickly understand?designs that employ clear lines and shapes, clear images and text. In this manner, the work in Minimalist Graphics exemplifies easily rea
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
A richly illustrated collection of the newest and most exciting talent in sci-fi art and illustration. SCI-FI ART NOW brings together for the first time the finest, freshest, and most exciting talent
The is the latest addition to the best-selling 25 series, all of the the apartments and lofts featured here are under 1,000 square feet and highlight the latest architecture and design innovations. A
Stunning and vibrant artwork can be found on buildings, sidewalks, street signs, and other surfaces in cities around the world. New York City is considered the birthplace of graffiti and has been a cr
Clearly written, accessible design book for the home. Each chapter is devoted to one color and provides practical ideas and advice on turning your home into a haven of moods and atmospheres that can
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
Discover the world of plastic, That inexpensive, flexible, resilient, and oft-ignored material enters the limelight in this book of plastic furniture, lighting, architecture, and everyday objects.Thi
