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Yves Saint Laurent: Inside Out presents an extraordinarily intimate insight into a fascinating world of creativity in the latter, sumptuous phase of Saint Laurent’s career, between 1989 and his final collection in 2002.

The book offers a comprehensive and multi-faceted exploration of the life of an haute couture house: from informal, atmospheric portraits of Yves Saint Laurent at work in his studio, drawing and creating, to the behind-the-scenes work of the ‘petites mains’ in the ateliers, the skilled army of artisans whose activity is rarely documented. The house’s world-famous models also feature, captured during pre-collection fittings in the house’s grandiose salons and in electric backstage moments before the shows.

Private archive materials – letters, documents, drawings, and ephemera – that situate the protagonists and give context to the unique position that the young Carlos enjoyed as a ‘fly on the wall’ in this rarefied universe are also included in the book, and published here for the first time.

A moving and visually stunning tribute to the iconic Yves Saint Laurent house as you’ve never seen it before, Yves Saint Laurent: Inside Out will be a must-have for fashion and photography fans.

Contents List:

In the Realm of Dreams: Philippe Garner
Memories of Intertwined Lives: Carlos Muñoz-Yagüe
The Studio
The Ateliers
Accessories
Metamorphosis
Haute Couture Collections
1989 Autumn/Winter
1990 Spring/Summer
1991 Spring/Summer
1991 Autumn/Winter
1992 Spring/Summer
1993 Spring/Summer
1993 Autumn/Winter
1994 Autumn/Winter
1996 Autumn/Winter
1997 Spring/Summer
1997 Autumn/Winter
1998 Spring/Summer
1999 Spring/Summer
2000 Autumn/Winter

About the Authors:

Carlos Muñoz-Yagüe is a photographer and documentary filmmaker. Philippe Garner is an internationally acknowledged authority on photography and 20th-century decorative arts and design. A former deputy chairman of Christie’s auction house, he has written extensively on these subjects and most notably on the great photographers of fashion. Garner received the Royal Photographic Society’s award for Outstanding Service to Photography in 2011.

In this stunning book, one of the world’s leading Asian art dealers reveals her passion project ― collecting French haute couturefrom the twentieth century and telling the stories of the women who wore them.

An Eye for Couture presents and explores Francesca Galloway’s collection of 20th-century haute couture and fashion, built over a period of thirty-five years. The book includes an outstanding group of over 100 pieces, concentrating of the work of couturiers who shaped fashion and whose pieces embodied the zeitgeist of their time. Among those featured in this book are Paul Poiret, Gabrielle Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Christian Dior and Paco Rabanne.

These garments and accessories come to life through the women who wore them. Denise Poiret ― Paul’s muse, collaborator and model ― is the subject of a specially commissioned essay. So is Princess Niloufer of Hyderabad, known as one of the most beautiful women in the world. She was photographed by Horst P. Horst for Vogue in 1939 and used her status to campaign for women’s rights. The book also looks at the 1960s as a period where designers such as Paco Rabanne and Yves Saint Laurent were shaping ideas of the future, as well as the influence of Eastern design on haute couture.

One of the world’s leading Asian Art dealers in Indian painting, courtly arts and Asian textiles, Francesca Galloway has curated many exhibitions and produced numerous publications on these subjects since the 1980s. With a curatorial perspective and an eye for design innovators and revolutionaries, an appreciation for the highest artistry and a sensibility for the influence of eastern design on haute couture, she has assembled a collection spanning more than one hundred pieces. The book’s striking imagery is the result of a collaboration between a fashion photographer, set designer and costume conservator/dresser. The images are positioned between haute couture and still life photography to bring these pieces of fashion history to life.

About the Authors:

Caroline Evans is Professor Emerita at Central Saint Martins.

Betül Basaran is Professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Mei Mei Rado is Assistant Professor at Bard Graduate Center.

Katrina Lawson Johnston is an independent art consultant with a special focus on textiles and 20th-century fashion.

The Ultimate Knitwear Bible

The Knitwear Manual is a comprehensive guide covering every aspect of knitwear, from fiber and yarn to knitting, garment style, finishing, and production. With hundreds of examples and high-quality images, this manual provides not only aesthetic inspiration but also technical know-how essential for creating successful knitwear products. From fiber fundamentals to production control, this book has it all.

• Comprehensive coverage of knitwear design and production
• Practical technical knowledge for design and development
• Hundreds of inspiring design examples - a wealth of inspiration for designers at all levels
• High-quality visuals and easy-to-understand content
• Guidance from foundational to expert levels - suitable for beginners and industry professionals

Fundamentals to Expertise
Whether you're a student or an industry professional, this manual covers the spectrum from fundamental knowledge to advanced techniques. It covers fundamental knowledge and theories for those just starting, while also providing advanced knitting techniques and industrial production know-how for experienced designers. This manual helps beginners understand the basics of fibers, yarns, and knitting, while offering in-depth technical knowledge for effective communication with suppliers in day-to-day work.

Same Structure, Different Possibilities
The Knitwear Manual showcases various knitting structures using a range of yarn thicknesses, from thick to thin. This approach helps you better understand how different stitches interact with various yarn types. We cover all common yarns and stitches, inspiring you with diverse possibilities for your knitwear designs.

Visual Oriented - So Easy to Read
Understanding knitwear can be challenging, even for designers who work with yarns and knitted fabrics daily. That's why The Knitwear Manual takes a highly-visual approach to presenting information. With its highly-visual, and easy-to-understand images, illustrations, diagrams, and icons, the manual makes complex concepts easy to read, understand, and remember.

100 Timeless Patterns for Your Inspiration
Discover a curated pattern library with 100 timeless and unique designs, each accompanied by a notation diagram for easy reference. Carefully curated by industry experts, this extensive collection showcase diverse knitting techniques and styles, serving as a great source of inspiration for new design development.

Chapter 1 - Fiber

The building block of knitting, fibers, dictate the texture, appearance, and functionality of the final piece. From animal to plant, synthetic to natural, understanding fibers’ properties is critical to mastering the art and science of knitting.

Chapter 2 - Yarn

Yarn is the essential medium in knitting, transforming raw fibers into creative ​possibilities. Its weight, twist, and ply not only influence a knit’s structure but also its drape and feel, making yarn selection pivotal to successful knitting outcomes.

Chapter 3 - Principle of Knitting

Knitting is a method of constructing fabric by intermeshing a series of loops of one or more yarns. Different techniques and stitch patterns, as well as yarn tension and needle size, determine the final fabric structure and properties.

Chapter 4 - Knit Structure and Patterns

The world of knitting structures and patterns offers endless possibilities for creative expression. By experimenting with different stitches and combinations, unique textures and designs emerge, each contributing to the distinct appearance and function of the knitted piece.

Chapter 5 - Knitwear Style

Explore the diverse world of knitwear, where unique styles, intricate details, and ​distinctive finishes abound. Beyond fashion, discover the rich history and heritage behind various designs, making each piece not just stylish, but also storied and significant.

Chapter 6 - Dyeing, Printing & Embellishments

Mastering dyeing, printing, and embellishments is essential for the visual appeal of knitwear. This in-depth knowledge elevates designs and ensures precise results, making these techniques crucial for achieving the desired impact in knitted creations.

Chapter 7 - Making-up of Knitwear

The final stages of creating knitwear, such as cutting, linking, laundering, and adding finishing touches, greatly influence the end product’s look and feel. Proper navigation through these important stages ensures that the finished item has a professional and refined appearance.

Chapter 8 - 100 Patterns

Explore a rich collection of 100 unique knitting patterns, each accompanied by a clear notation diagram. Curated by industry experts, this diverse assortment showcases various techniques and styles. From timeless classics to innovative designs, it's an ideal resource for inspiration and new design development, suitable for knitters at all levels.

Practicality comes first

We focus on presenting information using the most practical mindset possible, making knowledge easy to digest and apply. Skip the lengthy theory, and get straight to the information you need to know.

Jacquard Inspired Cover

The cover features a bold, large-scale Jacquard pattern debossed on a creamy white background. This design choice creates a striking visual and tactile contrast. The intricate pattern adds depth and texture to the surface, making the cover both visually appealing and pleasant to touch.

Mastering Knitwear, From Design Principles to Production Knowledge

Understanding the principles behind ​knitwear is crucial for achieving your ​desired designs. The Knitwear Manual ​offers practical technical knowledge to ​help you efficiently communicate with ​producers, ensuring the best possible ​results. This manual equips you with the ​necessary information for product ​development and managing production, ​making it an invaluable resource for ​knitwear designers and professionals.

This stunning collector's edition includes the original John Derian Picture Book and the equally gorgeous John Derian Picture Book II. Packaged in a beautiful slipcase, this is the ultimate gift for fans of the beloved artist and home goods designer.

Since the publication of his bestselling book, John Derian Picture Book, in 2016, John Derian has expanded his already far-reaching home goods empire with a line of puzzles and stationery and renewed collaborations with global brands like Target. His products have continued to garner worldwide recognition, while his collection of timeless, vintage art keeps growing. Now, seven years after his debut book, Derian returns with a second installment, John Derian Picture Book 2. An assortment of 375 full-bleed images in their original form, John Derian Picture Book 2 continues the celebration of the best of his world, from intensely colored flowers and birds to curious portraits, hand-drawn letters, and breathtaking landscapes. The result is an oversized object of desire, a work of art in and of itself that brilliantly walks the line between commerce and art, and that is destined to become the gift book of the season.

About the Author:

John Derian is an artist and designer who transforms printed images from the past, and in doing so transports the viewer to another world. He established John Derian Company Inc. in 1989, and his decoupage plates, platters, paperweights, coasters, and bowls are still entirely handmade in his studio in New York City, where he employs a small staff of artisans to assist with production. His designs are sold at upscale home stores, in catalogs, and at gift shops worldwide, and he has designed exclusive collections for Cisco Brothers, Astier de Villatte, Target, and more. His retail shops, studio, and homes have been featured in Vogue, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, The World of Interiors, Elle Decor, and Vanity Fair, among others.

With nearly two million followers on social media, the go-to street style authority  —known as “The People’s Paparazzi” — Watching New York’s first book highlights the best in NYC street fashion.

Watching New York is an A-Z visual exploration capturing the best street style New York City has to offer. Dubbed the “The People’s Paparazzi,” Johnny Cirillo has been making a name for himself with his candid shots of everyday people walking the streets of NYC— from Williamsburg to Soho — and capturing their creative, one-of-a-kind looks on his popular Instagram and TikTok accounts @watchingnewyork, where he has amassed millions of dedicated followers.

The book is a continuation of Johnny’s mission of highlighting the best, quirkiest, and most authentic looks and the incredibly creative minds behind them. A combination of Humans of New York meets The Sartorialist, Watching New York includes new and old photos and is organized by look or style from A to Z (from accessories to zebra stripes) with a heavy emphasis on interviews and quotes appearing throughout to showcase the people who make NYC the fashion capital of the world.

About the Author:

Johnny Cirillo was born in Jackson Heights, Queens, in 1980 to a father who delivered UPS packages in the Garment District of Manhattan and a very creative stay-at-home mom. During high school on Long Island, he developed a passion for photography when his mom gave him his first 35mm and shared with him some of her black-and-white work from the sixties. Film and photography became an obsession. He rolled his own film, built his own darkroom, and bugged every one of his friends to sit for him as he explored all facets of the medium.

A luxe and definitive guide to 400 luxury handbags by the world’s leading fashion designers and couture houses

Luxury handbags account for almost a third of global luxury sales alone, and are both an aspiration and addiction for many. From Hermés’s priceless Birkin bag to Chanel’s coveted flap bags that have been prevalent since the 1950s, to Fendi’s instantly recognizable Baguette bag, it is no surprise why these incredible purses are often considered symbols of luxury and status due to their high-quality craftsmanship.

The Handbag Book: 400 Essential Designer Bags is a look back at 400 of the most famous handbags designed by the greatest names in fashion. With stunning spreads, photographs of the handbags, and introductory text for each style, it is the authority on high-end fashion. In addition, this tome also includes backgrounds on the designers, stories of how certain styles became cemented into the fashion lexicon, tips on how to identify a counterfeit, a look at the increasing popularity of second-hand bags, and even behind-the-scenes looks into how these handbags are made.

Featured designers: Acne Studios – Alaïa – Alexander Mcqueen – Ami –Anya Hindmarch – A.P.C.

About the Author:

Fashion journalist Sophie Gachet has traveled the world’s fashion weeks for ELLE magazine from 1998 to 2019. She is a co-author with Inès de la Fressange of the bestselling book La Parisienne, the last edition of which sold more than 15,000 copies in France alone. She has written five books with la Fressange published by Flammarion. Her expert eye has allowed her to select 400 essential models to produce this exceptional book.

Stefan Sagmeister’s newest project encourages long-term thinking and reminds us that many things in the world are improving.

Initially conceived in 2020 as the world entered pandemic lockdown, Stefan Sagmeister has created a book that looks at the state of the world today, illuminating, through collected data, how far we’ve come, and encouraging us to think about where we can go from here.

Statistics are vividly brought to life, as numbers are transformed into graphs, inlaid into nineteenth-century paintings, embroidered canvases, lenticular prints, and hand-painted water glasses. 

The book includes a foreword from psychologist and leading authority on language and the mind, Steven Pinker; a featured essay by graphic designer and historian Steven Heller; and a conversation between Sagmeister and Hans Ulrich Obrist, curator and artistic director of Serpentine Galleries in London and will appeal to all visually minded readers, providing a positive reaction to the tumultuous news cycle of recent years.

Published in softcover with flaps Now is Better is contained within a die-cut slipcase and accompanied by a lenticular print designed by Sagmeister. Now is Better is an intriguing and thoughtful visual meditation on our daily lives.

About the Authors:

Stefan Sagmeister formed the New York-based Sagmeister Inc. in 1993 and has since designed for clients as diverse as the Guggenheim Museum, the Rolling Stones, and HBO. His work is in museum collections around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna. He teaches in the graduate department of the School of Visual Arts in New York.

Steven Pinker is the Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, and the author of many books on language, mind, and human nature, including The Language Instinct, How the Mind Works, The Better Angels of Our Nature, and Rationality.

Hans Ulrich Obrist (b. 1968, Zurich, Switzerland) is Artistic Director of the Serpentine in London, and Senior Advisor at LUMA Arles. Prior to this, he was the Curator of the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. Since his first show World Soup (The Kitchen Show) in 1991, he has curated more than 350 shows.

Steven Heller is co-chair of the SVA MFA Design program. He is the author, co-author, and/or editor of 200 books on design, illustration, and visual culture. For 33 years he was an art director at the New York Times for the OpEd page and the Book Review section. He has contributed to many magazines including The Atlantic, Wired, EYE, Baseline, and PRINT, where he has written The Daily Heller online for over a decade.

Mark Ryden’s Yakalina Secrets is the wondrous second installment in the artist’s incredible gallery of creatures.

In his Pacific Northwest studio during the isolation of COVID-19, Mark Ryden began a series of his iconic half-animal, half-plush creatures that further explored his reverence for these beings, who are guides through a landscape of the unknown. The figures in these paintings are neither human nor animal, they are spiritual entities that create a bridge between the human and animal worlds in which so much disharmony exists.

This book features all of the original portraits of Ryden’s mysterious and mythical creatures. The resulting gallery of enchanted characters embodies the artist’s meticulously realized signature blend of archetype, kitsch, and narrative mysticism.

Mark Ryden’sYakalina Secrets features works from two of the artist’s exhibitions, organized in collaboration with Emmanuel Perrotin and Kasmin Gallery: Animal Secrets in Paris and Yakalina 9 in Tokyo.

Foreword by Takashi Murakami

About the Author:

Blending pop culture themes with techniques reminiscent of the old masters, Mark Ryden has created a singular style that blurs the traditional boundaries between high and low art. His work first garnered attention in the 1990s when he ushered in a new genre of painting, “pop surrealism,” dragging a host of followers in his wake. Ryden has trumped the initial surrealist strategies by choosing topics loaded with cultural connotation.

A who’s who of Italian fashion photographers, from Vogue favorites to rising stars

This glamorous, 400-plus-page encyclopedic publication celebrates the innovative legacy of Italian fashion photography, showcasing a broad selection of work from some of the foremost contemporary players in the field. Curated by photographer Pablo Arroyo and organized alphabetically, Panorama of Contemporary Italian Fashion Photography gathers imagery from over 90 artists both upcoming and established. From high-concept haute couture and lo-fi portraits to candid street scenes and magazine editorials, this compendium is an astonishing collection of cutting-edge photography emblematic of a country that has set the gold standard for fashion and style. 

Panorama of Contemporary Fashion Photography is an invaluable reference tool for creatives and industry enthusiasts alike.

Photographers include: Arianna Genghini, Carlotta Manaigo, Emanuele Ferrari, Giampaolo Sgura, Illaria Orsini, Letizia Ragno, Marcello Junior Dino, Maurizio Annese, Paolo Zambaldi, Stefano Galuzzi.

About the Editor:

Pablo Arroyo, creative, art director and photographer, was born in 1975 in Mexico City, where he studied history of art, silkscreen, etching. He moved to Italy in the early 1990s where he studied graphic design, photography and history of art at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan. After a short period as a graphic designer for Italian Vogue, he started working as a full time photographer, contributing with Italian and international magazines, developing catalogues and campaigns for brands such as Alexander Mc Queen, Gucci, Trussardi, Valentino to name a few. In 2009 he developed and launched his first independent magazine/project in Paris, before starting working as an art director, helping brands develop their image. Photographer since 1998, he was Creative Director/Editor in Chief of L’Officiel Hommes Paris (2015-2019) and of L’Officiel Hommes Italia (2011-2015).

This first complete investigation into Karl Lagerfeld’s (1933–2019) artistry explores his extraordinary 65-year career, from the designs for Chloé and Fendi in the 1960s and 1970s to his celebrated leadership in the 1980s and beyond at Chanel and with his own label. Inspired by the “line of beauty” theorized by eighteenth-century English painter William Hogarth, this dazzling publication pursues the straight and serpentine “lines” and their intersections in Lagerfeld’s work as a means of understanding his unique creative process.

The book’s elegant parchment and cloth cover, emulating an artist’s portfolio, opens onto a pageant of stunning new photography by Julia Hetta of Lagerfeld’s fashion alongside the designer’s original sketches. The juxtaposition of drawings with finished pieces offers a window into Lagerfeld’s creative brilliance. Texts include personal reflections from Lagerfeld’s premières d’ateliers — the seamstresses behind his extraordinary creations — as well as Anna Wintour, Patrick Hourcade, Amanda Harlech, and Tadao Ando. Not only a lavish objet but also an important resource on Lagerfeld, the book concludes with an illustrated timeline of the designer’s long and illustrious career.

About the Author:

Andrew Bolton is the Curator in Charge of the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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“Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty invites the public into Karl’s world and reveals the dualities within his work.”—FENDI

“This catalogue is a guide to the man and his work, a guide that Karl—even Karl—would have loved.”—Anna Wintour

“The intersection of a serpentine line with a straight line . . . cross, overlap, and crush against each other, creating tension and expansion . . . offering a glimpse into the introspective world of Karl Lagerfeld.”—Tadao Ando

“[Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty] sheds light on the work of a designer of genius who marked the history of fashion . . . forever.”—CHANEL

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A resplendent celebration of the spectacular fashion designs of Guo Pei, China’s first and preeminent couturier

Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy is a journey into the imaginative world of Guo Pei, China’s first couturier and one of the world’s most innovative fashion designers. Guo Pei has astonished fashion audiences from Beijing to Paris for over 20 years and made headlines in the U.S. as the designer of Rihanna’s trailing yellow gown at the 2015 Met Gala. Known for dazzling designs which make the implausible possible, Guo Pei takes inspiration from sources as varied as China’s imperial heritage, European architecture, and the botanical world; she has been sought for commissions by celebrities, royalty, and the Olympics.

With more than 200 color illustrations highlighting 60 of her exquisite creations, this sumptuous volume showcases the garments’ consummate craftsmanship, lavish embroidery, and unconventional dressmaking techniques, all of which are hallmarks of Guo Pei’s work. In addition to its visual splendor, the book features a Q&A with the designer, a facsimile sketchbook, and a chronology tracing her career from its start at the Beijing Industrial School of Design to celebrated couturier.

About the Author:

Jill D’Alessandro is curator in charge of costume and textile arts at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

A journey for the senses across five continents, A Perfume Atlas traces the origins of the precious essences that create Louis Vuitton's exclusive perfumes

Louis Vuitton: A Perfume Atlas offers a rare look at the time-honoured crafts of the perfumer, with specially commissioned illustrations, photographs and texts revealing the stories of the precious natural elements that form the basis of the house’s unique perfumes.

With exclusive, first-hand access to Louis Vuitton’s master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, A Perfume Atlas explores how the flowers are cultivated, the growing seasons and techniques used to harvest the blossoms, and how essential oils are extracted, distilled and composed to create new and complex fragrances. From Chinese magnolia and osmanthus to India’s tuberose and jasmine, each seed pod, berry, woody stem, fruit, leaf and flower opens a world that evokes the thrill of far-off places and names, trade routes, sea journeys and the rhythms of the seasons.

A poetic celebration of a most mysterious art, Louis Vuitton: A Perfume Atlas is the perfect gift for lovers of nature, luxury, travel and beauty.

About the Authors:

Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud is Louis Vuitton’s master perfumer, and the creator of several award-winning perfumes. Lionel Paillès is a perfume journalist based in Paris. He is the author of Esprit de synthèse: Du parfum, des molecules, Chanel: The Art of Creating Fragrance: Flowers of the French Riviera and Petit lexique des amateurs épris d’odeurs et de parfums. Aurore de la Morinerie is a Paris-based fashion illustrator. She is a regular contributor to Le Monde, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar, and collaborates with a number of prestigious fashion houses, such as Hermès, Maison Margiela and Cartier.

Now available again in a new edition, this opulent book reaches back 25,000 years to trace the history of jewelry from the Paleolithic era to the present day

Drawn from the extensive holdings of the Staatliche Museen in Berlin, this collection of jewelry through the ages links cultures and eras to show how the design, wearing, and collecting of personal adornment has evolved over the ages. They range from classic items such as necklaces, rings and earrings to less common items with origins in non-European cultures. The book features jewelry, ranging from the splendid crowns of ancient Greece, gold earrings from Babylon and jewelled collars worn by 13th-century Islamic royalty to more modern pieces such as those contained in the imperial collection of Queen Louise of Prussia, Art Nouveau jewelry designed by Rene Lalique, and work by contemporary designers. This chronologically arranged survey includes numerous brief essays and 400 illustrations with detailed captions, making it an ideal reference for anyone interested in cultural history, the history of jewelry, or the art and craft of jewelry making.

About the Author:

Maren Eichhorn-Johannsen is deputy head of the department of Exhibitions and Special Events at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. Adelheid Rasche is head of the collection of Textiles, Clothing and Jewellery at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg.

With images of the four houses' most timeless and celebrated designs, plus captivating text on the personalities and lives of the creative geniuses behind the brands, The Little Guides to Style is the quintessential collection that will delight any fashion lover.

Containing the stories of four legendary fashion houses, this collectable box holds a beautiful set of covetable style guides.

Exploring four designers who exemplify elegance and high couture, these little books of fashion follow these brands from their creation, moving through their style evolutions, the key looks that define them and their impact on the fashion landscape today.

Discover the story behind the little black dress with the Little Book of Chanel, the tailoring behind Milan minimalism with Prada, the conception of the New Look with Dior and the genius behind androgynous maximalism with Gucci.

Featuring hundreds of exquisite images and text by best-selling authors, these definitive guides to luxury style are the perfect gift for any fashion lover.

About the Authors:

Emma Baxter-Wright has taught fashion journalism at the University of the Arts, London and UCA. She has contributed to many publications including the New York Observer, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, and is the bestselling author of Little Book of Chanel. Emma lives in Gloucestershire, England.
Karen Homer is an established fashion journalist who worked as a fashion columnist for The Times and has contributed to the Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, Elle, World of Interiors and Vogue. She is the author of Little Book of Dior and Things a Woman Should Know About Style. She lives in London.
A stylist and journalist specializing in fashion and beauty, Laia Farran Graves has also worked for such publications as Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, Marie Claire and the Sunday Times Style magazine. Laia lives in London, England.
 

The definitive visual guide to the cityscapes and buildings of the most celebrated and influential anime movies

The influence of anime, one of Japan’s most successful cultural exports, has been felt across cinema, literature, comic books and videogames for decades, yet the artwork behind the genre remains somewhat enigmatic, particularly in the pre-digital period before the early 2000s. A genuine behind-the-scenes journey into the original background paintings, storyboards and early drafts of the industry’s most revered directors and illustrators, Anime Architecture presents the otherworldly buildings and megacities of these visionaries as celebrations of – and lessons for – the near future.

Includes exclusive material from:

AKIRA, 1988
Patlabor: The Movie, 1989
Patlabor 2: The Movie, 1993
Ghost in the Shell, 1995
Metropolis, 2001
Innocence, 2004
Tekkonkinkreet, 2006
Rebuild of Evangelion, 2007, 2009

Contents List:

Introduction • 1. The Multilayered Landscape • 2. Tokyo Scale: The Endless Megacity • 3. Special Effect City • Biographical Information

About the Author:

Stefan Riekeles is a curator based in Berlin. He has been the Artistic Director of the Japan Media Arts Festival Dortmund, and curated the 2011 exhibition ‘Proto Anime Cut’. He served as the Programme Director of the International Symposium on Electronic Art 2010 and curated exhibitions for transmediale festival for art and digital culture Berlin. He holds an MA in Culture Studies and Audio Communication Science from the Humboldt University and the Technical University in Berlin.