Prada is the first book that documents three decades of ground-breaking fashion, architecture, film and art?by the Prada company, including the work of the design studio and the workshop;?extensive cr
Salisbury Cathedral, a famously beautiful work of ecclesiastical architecture, was erected within about 40 years in a single style (Early English Gothic), the only substantial additions being the towe
Central to the work of Robert A. M. Stern is a commitment to an architecture that reinterprets the past to serve contemporary life. This monograph, the fifth volume since Stern opened his practice in
The hidden patterns behind the way we make decisionsSeveral recent books, from Blink to Freakonomics to Predictably Irrational, have examined how people make choices. But none explain why different pe
Casa del Herrero—House of the Blacksmith—stands today as one of the most fully developed and intact examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. It was designed and built between 1922 and 1925 a
Petra Blaisse and her firm, Inside Outside, specialize in the rare combination of interior and landscape design, interweaving architecture and context. Interior projects use materials that introduce v
Pattern Factory is a colorful showcase of outstanding contemporary patterns by the world's leading artists and designers, including Takashi Murakami, Julian Opie, Keiichi Tanaami, Perks and Mini, So_M
The newest volume in the traditional patterns series, which includes Wave, Cloud, Pine and Flower, Bird, this book features animal paintings from the Edo period (1603 to 1868) and numerous surviving m
The cards in this ingenious format feature 24 different folk and floral patterns from the celebrated fabric purveyor, Reprodepot. The handy built-in pocket serves as a place to store new cards and env
Charming? Yes. Handy? And how! This delightful collection offers 225 vintage-inspired textile patterns ready to print out and craft up. The book pages feature the colorful designs from which users can
Dr. Seuss Lacing Cards help the youngest children improve their fine motor skills, while allowing them to create their own wacky patterns out of string! Five oversized lacing cards are super-sturdy,
Complex explosions of colour and line, swirling patterns, and collages made of natural objects are signature elements of Tomaselli's work. His large-scale assemblage paintings, often built onto wooden
Presents eight craft projects on constructing miniature houses using household objects and simple architectural elements, in a book that introduces the basics of architecture and structural aesthetics.
Charming? Yes. Handy? And how! This delightful collection offers 225 vintage-inspired textile patterns ready to print out and craft up. The book pages feature the colorful designs from which users can
California-based Manaugh publishes widely on art and architecture, and lectures at museums and design schools around the world. In 2004 he launched the website BLDGBLOG (bldgblog.blogspot.com) which e
This new volume in the successful series is an introduction to one of the most influential movements in modern architecture, art and design.50 Bauhaus Icons you should know Founded by Walter Gropius i
Mark Borthwick is among the generation of photographers who in the ’90s broke through the conventions of fashion photography. Integrating elements of architecture and design, he has developed a very p
Get expert architectural insights for building and maintaining robust databases.Explore the definitive guide to the internals and architecture of the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 relational database engi
The Italian Renaissance was a cultural explosion of art, architecture and learning, but it had a darker side. Two powerful families, the tyrannical Medici and their biggest rivals, the Pazzi, are tang
LANDSCAPING: PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES, 7th Edition, provides the basic knowledge and industry information needed to be successful in the field of landscape design and architecture. Focusing on three ar
Inside this deck, detailed instructions and color photographs guide knitters through a closetful of light and lacy patterns, while stitch charts provide a quick reference along the way.
Mix and match this unique collection of Cath Kidston patterns featuring fresh berries, radiant flowers, and sweet songbirds for a completely personalized correspondence. Each set includes 16 writing s
A stereogram is a two-dimensional image that, when viewed properly, creates a stunning, almost magical impression of depth. Objects seem to float or to pop out of patterns. And these complex and sophi
Originally published in a deluxe limited edition, this compact book captures the magnificence of the city’s architecture and breathtaking natural surroundings—from the most coveted homes of Hollywood
From the Publisher: Beloved Scandinavian designer Lotta Jansdotter shows how easy it is to print patterns on all sorts of surfaces. Using stencils, rubber stamps, homemade screens, and other easy tec
Say hello to your new best pals. These felted friends hail from Japan homeland of all things cute. Inside this book, you'll find over 25 translated patterns that combine the appeal of authentic Japan
Mix and match these colorful Paul Frank patterns for a completely personalized correspondence. Paul Frank's collections of uniquely designed T-shirts, accessories, and home furnishings are available a
This deluxe, entertaining dream guide showcases the experience and savoir-faire of such luminaries as Prince Charles on architecture, Arnold Palmer on favorite golf courses, Luciano Pavarotti on opera
Siena, one of the major artistic centres of medieval and Renaissance Italy, is renowned for its striking architecture and its beauty as a city. This book is the first to focus on Sienese architectural
Where will your assets be when the storm hits? Like a devastating tornado, economic downturns can flatten some investments and leave others in good shape. But by interpreting the spending patterns of
Suppose we took everything that all the various world cultures have to tell us about human potential—about psychological, spiritual, and social growth—and identified the basic patterns that connect th
Following up on our best-selling Dots & Jots stationery, this new collection of vintage fabric patterns will mix and match for a completely personalized correspondence.
An examination of some of the most ambitious and amazing treehouse architecture ever undertaken, this book presents as actual habitable homes... for adults! For most of us, a treehouse brings back chi
The Glass House, designed by celebrated architect Philip Johnson as a personal retreat, is an icon of modern architecture. A crystalline box set in a serene New England landscape, the house is now
