Dark Fashion World showcases nearly 20 emerging fashion designers from around the world who push the boundaries of modern fashion, leading fashion and design fans and professionals into a dark world o
Twenty-five classic albums from the 1980s and 90s are lovingly and extensively profiled by acclaimed rap journalist Brian Coleman in this impressive volume, making it mandatory reading for all Hip-Hop
In an increasingly digital world, there's nothing quite like the sentiment of receiving a thoughtful letter via snail mail. Keep in Touch introduces original designs for invitations, postcards, stamps, and seals, offering a fresh perspective on an age-old tradition.Through interviews with international artists and designated chapters on every mailable creation, readers will discover a modern take on postal design and its timeless ability to connect us all.
Sequel to the groundbreaking Machine Rendering, The Book of Iron showcases the latest and greatest work in mechanical rendering and design by some of the world's leading artists in the field. The book
When it comes to video game design, the importance of setting and ambience cannot be overstated. Exploration is fundamental to the medium, and it is vital that virtual locations be as compelling, dyna
As factory farming continues to dominate food production, a growing movement insists that a hands-on connection to food and the land that produces it cannot be set aside. In Grown & Gathered, Matt and
Speed Demons and Super Heroes are the latest themes in the bestselling Paper Toys series, a wonderful collection of interactive craft books that allow children to pop out and build their own paper toy
Explore the enigmatic and eclectic city of Hong Kong the way the locals do, as 60 artists and creatives reveal their favorite destinations in Asia s World City. Suggestions include the Jockey Club Cre
This book presents a definitive selection of the poetry that Paul Violi (1944-2011) published in his lifetime, as selected by his friends and colleagues, Charles North and Tony Towle. Violi is often a
Gusto picks up on the latest culinary trends and presents some of the most original bar, restaurant and cafT concepts from around the world. With over seventy projects, this book is an inspiration for
The Wrong Book is a humorous pointing book for early learners where red is blue, happy is sad, night is day and mom and dad are aliens. HuskMitNavn’s unique illustrations only ratchet up the absurdity
In the later part of his life, wheelchair-bound and unable to fully take care of himself, Henri Matisse began to experiment with collage and paper cutouts as a way of continuing to make art. Sometimes
Wall Writers explores the eruption of graffiti into mainstream society in the period of social turmoil in the late 1960s and early 70s, and takes a closer look not only at early graffiti on the wall b
In a culture like ours, long accustomed to splitting and dividing all things as a means of control, it is sometimes a bit of a shock to be reminded that, in operational and practical fact, the medium
We all constantly interact with type in almost every aspect of our lives. But how do fonts affect what we read and influence the choices we make? This book opens up the science and the art behind how
Overgrown industrial complexes, disused asylums, abandoned palaces and monasteries feature in this latest incendiary book from Carpet Bombing Culture. Beauty in Decay - The Art of Urban Exploration br
Over one thousand rings from Yves Gastou’s personal collection are beautifully displayed and photographed in this sumptuous book. Gastou deals in 20th century decorative arts from his Parisian gallery
Rudy VanderLans has been documenting California's landscape for years. For his latest monograph, This Vehicle Makes Frequent Stops, he's selected more than 100 photographs spanning a decade and thousa
The Domestic Burlesque is a beautifully produced book of photographs by Swedish photographer Elsa Quarsell, portraying burlesque performers in the full glory of their costumes and, uniquely, posed at
Whether it glows lustrously from neon, emanates purely from LEDs or radiates with intensity from lasers, this elemental medium, light, fascinates artists and viewers alike. Lust for Light selects work
Known for its simplicity, minimalism, and functionality, Scandinavian graphic design has influenced the rest of the world for more than half a century. New Scandinavian Graphic Design provides top-not
Continue to explore the geography of genius in Desperately Seeking Frida, a pocket-sized hardcover guide that catalogs and explores the most important locations in Frida Kahlo's life. Detailed maps sh
Explore the geography of genius in Desperately Seeking B**ksy, a pocket-sized, smaller sibling of Wheres B**ksy that illuminates the interaction between artist and space. Where its predecessor feature
The allure of leather is once again gaining ground as small labels and brands produce functional pieces reflective of our lifestyles. A clear antithesis to disposable culture, well-crafted leather goo
Simultaneously frightening and familiar, the image of the skull is the closest thinghuman civilization has ever seen to a universal aesthetic totem. Although the power of its iconic form originates fr
Skateboard graphics took a quantum leap in offensive potential after the sport was reborn aesthetically and otherwise in the '90s. Artists like Marc McKee, Todd Francis, Mike Hill, Michael Sieben, Ed
More than just a detailed life story, this fine and carefully written biography actually does justice to McLuhan's ideas. Gordon evocatively portrays McLuhan's central place in the ferment of the 1960
Food, family and stories share a deep connection, one that is often overlooked in the age of instant gratification. Born into a strong tradition of passing down recipes from generation to generation,
You never forget your first tartiflette. Likewise, moules marinire is sure to leave an impression. How to Cook French Cuisine collects these and forty-eight other classic recipes of arguably the world
Graffiti, whether legal or illegal, is sometimes beautiful and sometimes ugly, but given time it can be breathtaking in its skill of execution. Mural graffiti, although it may be unfashionable to say
The immutable black line; its effect is primal and direct with a lineage to prehistoric cave drawings first rendered in charcoal eons ago. Within the pages of Juxtapoz Black & White an impressive list
Recent innovations in access to technology have led to an explosion in the number and variety of interactive art installations. Art pieces that would have been inconceivable twenty years ago are now p
Hidden in a portfolio among Auguste Rodin's inventory of more than 7,000 drawings donated to the state after his death in 1917 was a collection of figure drawings and watercolors labeled Secret Museum
Artist Moki branches out into new mediums in her latest monograph, which features flat yet evocative images picked out in black, white and many tones of unpainted wood that serves to make its audience
Only the most intrepid urban explorers cross the tattered ruins of the old iron curtain to endure the excessive bureaucracy, military paranoia and freezing winds of the East to hunt for the ghosts of
A follow up to On Show, this title explores the latest in exhibition design by a select group of leading artists, designers and architects. The creation of temporary exhibits or displays often means t
Originally commissioned by the British newspaper The Times in 1931 in response to a critique of the previous typeface they used, the Times type family - including Times Roman, Times New Roman, and a n
