Presented by Academy Award-winning director Sir Peter Jackson, the ultimate insider’s look at the conflicts and battles waged inThe Hobbit movie trilogy: how they were devised, composed, designed, sta
A showcase of the year's best typographic work in print and on screen in advertising, communications, education, marketing, and publishing.The only annual publication devoted exclusively to the art of
Dementors and House-elves, merpeople and Chinese Fireball Dragons—these are just a few of the magical creatures and frightening monsters populating J. K. Rowling's wizarding world. Harry Potter: The C
An all-new collection of lush, four-color artwork from the studio of acclaimed fantasy artists Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell.Artist Boris Vallejo is renowned for his paintings of beautiful maidens, her
Highlighting the latest innovations in sustainable housing, this newest volume in the successful 150 Best series focuses on houses that have incorporated new methods of construction, layout, and desig
An illustrated, vibrant book commemorating the legacy of America’s longest running syndicated television program, Soul Train: Peace, Love, and Soul includes a wealth of historical photography and cele
In an era of brash, expensive, provocative new buildings, a prominent critic argues that emotions—such as hope, power, sex, and our changing relationship to the idea of home—are the most powerful forc
Caroline Zoob's Hand-Stitched Home includes more than twenty striking and elegant embroidery designs for the home, including embellishments for dining chair covers, bed linens, window treatments, seat
Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from some of his most trusted couturiers and friends, this beautiful tribute to the internationally celebrated star known for his music and his flamboyant fashion d
The 54th edition of the Society of Illustrators' annual showcases the most exciting illustrations of the past year and explicates the artist's intent behind each image. This latest volume of the
A book for all doll lovers and pop culture enthusiasts, showcases more than 100 over-the-top, custom dolls by artist Erregiro who has created a fantastic plastic world populated by his creations. 15,0
Star Commercial Spaces is a complete catalog of the most innovative contemporary commercial spaces , providing lavish full-color illustrations, drawings, floor plans, aerial plans, and photographs of
Drawing on the Alexander McQueen Archive in London, and featuring never-before-seen photos, this rare glimpse into the life of the fashion world's most visionary designer, written by a leading fashion
Showcasing more than 1,000 costume illustrations, some never before seen by the general public, this breathtaking volume pays tribute to the work of 100 of the most accomplished, provocative and pione
Some 75 color photographs and text chronicle the making of the mammoth, hundred-million-dollar motion picture recreating the sinking of the Titanic, in a new edition that includes additional photos an
The latest in the Big Book of Logos series is an indispensable tool for every logo designer, branding officer, and marketing manager working in today’s high-stakes marketplace for effective creative d
The definitive word on the most influential designers and looks of the twentieth century, Vintage Fashion is a gorgeous resource for fashionistas, vintage clothing fanatics, and designers of all ages
New Orleans designer Angele Parlange shows readers how to transform their homes and lives in true "Creole style"–creating modern beauty out of personal heritage without breaking the bank. Southern tr
Seduction is the first book to explore the sensual style of the seductress, from Marie Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour in pre-revolutionary France, through the screen queens of 1930s Hollywood, suc
This collection of vibrant new photographs is a testament to the eroticism of photographer Otto Stupakoff's native country, Brazil. A blend of cultures -- African, European, and Latino -- Stupakoff's
A comprehensive overview of the street art movement from the 1960s to the present differentiates street art from graffiti, explores recent trends and styles, and evaluates a wide range of mediums from
Based on extensive interviews and research, this book looks at the work of six of the most important cinematographers of recent years from around the world. For each cinematographer, there is a detail
Even in challenging economic climates, business must carry on, must do more with less, make greater use of fewer resources.One such commonly affected resource is a fundamental one -- physical office s
Minimalism continues to be among the most popular themes in interior design.? Inside MNM: Minimalist Interiors explains minimalist concepts and concentrates on private interiors. This guide includes d
A sequel to the highly successful Pen & Mouse, Hand to Eye features forty-five illustrators from around the world. Including both commissioned artwork and experimental projects, the work collected
The publisher's "Duets" series offers an interesting approach to art history in that each slim, abundantly illustrated volume explores the work of an architect and an artist. Each is treated separatel
As the nature of work has evolved, so have the needs of the typical office space. This book provides hundreds of ideas that include the most advanced architecture and design from all over the globe in
The Simpsons bring big laughs in a colossal compendium that’s too big to fail!Discover the reason why Homer Simpson seems to have a new job every week. Then, power mad powerbroker Mr. Burns make
It’s Bart Simpson’s world . . . we’re all just laughing in it!Is it possible? America’s favorite pre-teen becomes the most hated boy in Springfield. But living life on the edge
From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, the second of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien
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 34 is th
Showcasing the most exciting illustrations of the past year, Illustrators 53 collects the year?s most innovative, well-executed art across a variety of disciplines. The Society of Illustrators deliver
The latest edition of the Society of Illustrators' Annual presents not only the best of illustrations of the past year, but presents the artists' ideas behind the art.
A visual treat and practical guide on how you can have a totally unique and beautiful living space from what once was a barn, a firehouse, a power station and more.
This guide gives students of digital design invaluable information about how color is managed and used by industry, covering vital aspects such as industry-standard color spaces (including RGB, CMYK,
It was in 1954, shortly after their first collaboration, that astronomer Patrick Moore and illustrator David A. Hardy first agreed to undertake an illustrated book to show how humans would expand into
Typography 24 is the latest edition of the well-established graphic design annual of the Type Directors Club (TDC.) Devoted exclusively to typography, this book presents the 240 winning designs select
Prefab Modern is the first book to catalogue for the homebuyer the array of affordable and distinctive alternatives now available and the elements that go into considering whether to buy prefab.Coveri
