Design, Industrial & commercial arts, illustration Books

"A longstanding excellent primer, in an equally excellent updated edition."—PrintEllen Lupton and Jennifer Cole Phillips's celebrated introduction to graphic design, available in a revised and updated edition. Graphic Design: The New Basics (Second...

100 unique postcards: 10 stunning postcard designs each from 10 top women in design, curated by New York's celebrated Textile Arts Center.Postcards in a keepsake box are arranged by easy to view artist tabs. Includes a booklet about the designers,...

The long awaited follow-up to our all-time bestseller Thinking with Type is here. Type on Screen is the definitive guide to using classic typographic concepts of form and structure to make dynamic compositions for screen-based applications. Covering a...

Published to instant acclaim in 2005, our best selling How to Be a Graphic Designer without Losing Your Soul has become a trusted resource for graphic designers around the world, combining practical advice with philosophical guidance to help young...

"A 'must have' in the design arsenal."—Cat Normoyle, Professor of Graphic Design, East Carolina University"Provides enough thinking techniques to break out of even the worst creative rut."—Creative Woman's CircleLegendary designer Ellen Lupton...

The ultimate guide to using colour in your home by a leading interiors expert. As co-founder of the Lick paint brand and a colour psychologist, Tash Bradley wants you to feel like she's sitting at your kitchen table guiding you to choose the colours...

From the sweet to the scrumptious, devour the art of illustrator and designer Alice Oehr in this endlessly delightful wrapping paper book!With her unique eye for simplicity and abstraction, Alice Oehr has created works ranging from textiles, to books, to...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz weaves together the stories of four Jewish girls during the Holocaust, strangers whose lives were unknowingly intertwined by everyday garments. ...

The Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations.Words from a Fashion Icon: Guccio Gucci is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan Hess' iconic and...

The Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations.Words from a Fashion Icon: Marilyn Monroe is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan Hess' iconic...

The Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations.Words from a Fashion Icon: Christian Dior is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan's iconic and hugely...

The Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations.Words from a Fashion Icon: Coco Chanel is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan's iconic and hugely...

A thorough exploration of Salvatore Ferragamo’s life and work: an inescapable opportunity to analyze the importance of his creativity and entrepreneurial instinct.One hundred years have passed since Salvatore Ferragamo opened his first store, the...

The essential and bestselling guide to typography from beloved design educator Ellen Lupton—revised and expanded to include new and additional voices, examples, and principles, and a wider array of typefaces."Thinking w

The new edition of 101 Things to Do With a Tortilla has a groovy new look to showcase all the easy-to-make 101 recipes using tortillas in this bestselling cookbook from a series of over 3 million copies sold. Along with a new design, the book is now a...

A visionary known for revolutionizing American design, Hunt changed the way Americans furnish and decorate their homes. In her first book, Hunt shares her nearly 40 years of design collections and her philosophy behind her modern, elegant designs...

Dustin Pittman amassed an archive of 100,000 photographs chronicling the untamed corners of New York City’s after-hours nightlife, from shadowy underground haunts to prestigious galleries and clubs. This “wish I was there” book unveils the vibrant pop...

A giant of modern fashion photography, Bourdin lent his surrealist eye to the shoes and fashions of Charles Jourdan. Creating compositions full of movement, color, and sensuality, this pioneering collaboration between designer and photographer still...

Low-impact living is about making thoughtful, eco-friendly choices in your home. But being sustainable doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style. That’s where Remodelista comes in. In this comprehensive guide, they decode the secrets to creating a home...

Whether you’re a minimalist or someone who takes pleasure in her collections, we all yearn for an unencumbered life in a home that makes us happy. Remodelista: The Art of Order shows us how, with more than 100 simple and stylish tips, each clearly...

An unprecedented publication showcasing Gucci as never before, including thought-provoking essays, commentaries, and authoritative anecdotes along with previously unpublished contemporary and archival photographs. Published in conjunction with the...

Perfect for keeping the design-minded person inspired throughout the year,Typodarium is a colorful tear-off desk calendar that delivers a daily dose of type in a decorative format. With 365 fonts by 329 type designers from 41 countries, this...

Christian Dior's era-defining designs and enduring legacy are captured here in more than 50 of the fashion house's most iconic pieces. Dior redefined what fashion looked like in the post-war age and demanded glamour, femininity and excess to be the...

Iconic Watches. Some are heirlooms, connecting generations. Some are gifts, marking a milestone. And some are simply works of beauty, to be treasured for their aesthetics, value, and precision. But every watch, whether as priceless as Paul Newman’s

A humorous celebration of mum milestones big and small across all parenting stages from newborn to elementary school, with warm and relatable illustrations from cartoonist, doctor, and mum Grace Farris.Mum records her baby's milestones, but what...

In his New York Times bestseller Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon showed readers how to unlock their creativity by “stealing” from the community of other movers and shakers. Now, in an even more forward-thinking and necessary book, he shows how to take...

Unlock your creativity.An inspiring guide to creativity in the digital age, Steal Like an Artist presents ten transformative principles that will help readers discover their artistic side and build a more creative life.   Nothing is original, so...

Are you tired of wearing clothes that fall apart after one wash? Or struggling to find second hand clothing that fits? Then Annie Philips has the solution as not only is mending and altering a better option for our environment, but you’ll also be saving...

For more than 135 years, Bonacina has made rattan furniture famous and desirable through its presence in the most sophisticated residences worldwide. This book chronicles the firm’s long history of collaborating with renowned furniture designers and...

A fashion icon in her own right, Keaton amusingly revisits and reflects on some of her favorite and not-so-favorite fashion moments over the decades, from childhood homemade outfits to red carpet ensembles and street style experiments she...

Fall in love with the glorious ochre, peach and golden tones in this magnificent wrapping paper book!   Acclaimed Bundjalung artist and photographer Brad Turner is well known for his unique and uplifting colour palette. His collaboration with...

Immerse yourself in the vibrant palette and quirky charm of this exuberant wrapping paper book!   Liv Lee is an acclaimed artist, illustrator and surface designer, whose signature style feature wonky interpretations of flowers and fruit...

Widely celebrated as the father of the Studio Furniture Movement, Wharton Esherick is one of the most important furniture designers of the twentieth century. Presenting his preserved hillside house and studio, this book showcases seven decades of...

The first illustrated book to chronicle the dramatic 1973 face-off between French and American fashion designers, which left an indelible mark on the fashion industry, launched American designers as a global force, and challenged the cultural norms...

A tribute to the visionary designer whose creative brilliance left an indelible mark on the world of sneakers, athletic wear and the sports industry, uniquely becoming one of the most influential and celebrated creative directors of both Adidas and Nike...

Camo, by photographer Thandiwe Muriu, is the first publication to chronicle the work of this international artist, celebrating the vibrant portraits she creates that combine cultural textiles and beauty ideologies. Muriu takes us on a colorful,

Harry Styles is one of – if not – the biggest pop stars in the world right now. From finding fame on The XFactor to his sensational solo success, Harry in 30 Images is a look at Harry Styles’ rise to superstardom.   Harry Styles has earned many...

The definitive designer guide to creating a mountain-inspired home—with jaw-dropping imagery of alpine interiors interspersed with throwback shots of celebrities living large in the great outdoors.Alpine Style is a compendium of some of the most...

Join Megan Hess as she takes readers through a world of fashion - in colour. An ode to the incredible use of colour throughout fashion history, Fashion in Colour highlights how fashion designers have used colour to create iconic looks and shape fashion...

An ode to the many moods of the beloved housecat, this colorful, chunky board book is a work of art meant to be displayed face-out on nursery bookshelves.“Purr-fectly presented for children, whether or not they have cats in their lives.”—School Library...

The first how-to design book for capturing the effortlessly cool and playful style of California surf culture from the designer of Kelly Slater’s famous Surf Ranch.“Crank up the color,” “Landscape your living room,” and “Adult summer camp vibes” are just...

Another gorgeous coloring book from Maria Trolle featuring mystical valleys full of beautiful plants and animals.Embark on a mystical adventure in this newest coloring book from Maria Trolle. Enjoy a moonlit walk through a charming valley where every...

Palace Costume is a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Palace Costume & Prop Co., an exclusive Los Angeles film-industry haven of dresses, gowns, garments, accessories, props, and jewelry featured in countless movies for more than fifty years...

The first book, accompanying a traveling exhibition, dedicated to Cuban mid-century design anchored by an under-acknowledged collection of graphic design, prototypes, and furniture, much of which has never been exhibited outside the island or...

Presented in a beautiful gift box, Botanicals by Edith Rewa includes 16 blank cards and envelopes, showcasing the unique flora of Australia as seen through the eyes of textile designer and illustrator Edith Rewa.

All Wrapped Up is a series of gorgeous stationery books celebrating the work of Australia’s best and brightest artists.All Wrapped Up: Florence Broadhurst showcases the unique artwork of Australian national treasure and acclaimed pattern maker...

All Wrapped Up: Birds & Bugs showcases Australia's unique wildlife, as seen through the eyes of acclaimed Bundjalung artist Bronwyn Bancroft.   Love the pattern? Rip it out and wrap something up! Includes 20 gift wrapping sheets and...

A celebration of the unique decorative style of New Orleans, featuring the resplendent rooms of seventeen decadent residences rich with patina, family heirlooms, and history.New Orleans is one of the most distinctive cities in the world, but like most...