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The first book to celebrate the life and work of Australian designer Grant Featherston, best known for his Contour chairs and creator of hundreds of mid-century designs.

This is the first book to celebrate the life and work of Grant Featherston (1922–1995), the Melbourne-based industrial designer best-known for his Contour chairs. This collection was designed and developed in the early 1950s and remains highly sought after by mid-century modern collectors in Australia and overseas – often fetching $10,000 or more at auction.

Featherston, later joined by his second wife, Mary, designed hundreds of chairs over the next thirty years; however, this astonishing Australian industrial design partnership has gone largely uncelebrated until now. Featherston focuses on the chairs produced between 1947 and 1975 and presents a new biography of the designer, drawn from archival research and interviews with his peers. It is extensively illustrated with over 250 beautiful photographs and includes a selection from the previously unpublished personal archive of Ian Howard, the former Managing Director of Melbourne-based manufacturer Aristoc.

Contents List:

Preface • Introduction • 1. The Early Years • 2. The Contour Range • 3. Beyond Wood 4. The Age of Steel: The Aristoc Years • 5. The Talk of the Towns • 6. The Search for an Australian Style • 7. Into the Space Age: The Future is Plastic • 8. One Night Seats 9. Age of the Beanbag • 10. Revival and Legacy

Feedback offers a selection of the best actions in direct and interactive marketing sent directly to the general public or to a segmented audience, with the purpose of obtaning a direct response or interaction from the targeted persons.

Feedback presents several examples of direct response marketing bringing together projects from various disciplines in a single book, including: relational marketing, direct marketing, guerrilla marketing, interactive marketing, etc.

These specialities are illustrated with projects by agencies such as Mr. John Sample, Remo D6, Taxi Studio Ltd., Ros & Asociados, Villarrosàs, Herederos de Rowan, among others, based on direct marketing, together with others based on interactive marketing by agencies such as Wieden+Kennedy, OgilvyInterative, Forsman & Bodenfors, Big Spaceship, Cuatic, Minnim…

The pieces of work shown here belong to clients such as Sony, Amnesty International, Electronic Arts, Fila, Starbucks, Nike, Toyota, IKEA, Mango, etc., but one may also find examples of work for more modest clients, such as self-promotion campaigns by the agencies themselves or even wedding invites.

The purpose of Feedback is to illustrate the philosophy of integral marketing -also known as 360º marketing - to which most agencies and studios are currently turning to. That is why the book is divided in 5 chapters, i.e. Low Cost, Concept, 360º, Technique and Strategy.

The first chapter, Low Cost, includes projects made on a low budget such as wedding invites, greetings or self-promotion pieces, among other examples. These prove that creativity can be stretched enough to create effective and efficient campaigns with a small investment, by adding a complicity component and interacting with the recipient.

The Concept chapter presents a portfolio of projects in which the recipients’ implication becomes directly related to the concept which the product / service / brand campaign beholds, making it especially memorable as the user revives the concept experience. This goes to prove that bi-directional communication between sender and recipient, together with the active participation of both, become the best way to deliver a message.

Under 360º we continue to talk about the feedback philosophy, although this time applied to integral communication, offering an overview from different fields. Interaction has no limits – from a website to a reflection on a building front. This fact is showcased in examples such as the ambient marketing performance in a mall in which children are able to play in front of a tactile screen by using their own bodies and movements. Other campaigns may also imply printed advertising, call centres or other direct response channels.

Under Technique, the showcased examples feature an outstanding component of technical innovation – i.e. A window display which reacts to pedestrians’ movements; websites in which users can communicate not only by using their keyboard but also their webcam… Resorting to this kind of technical solutions provides a great creativity potential allowing the development of campaigns in which feedback becomes an added value for the user, turning him into an ally of the message.

The last chapter based on Strategy covers campaigns which are skillfull enough to reach their audience directly. The evidence goes to show that, in certain cases, messages which are directed to very specific audiences are more effective than those which are broadcasted through the mass media.

We hope that Feedback serves as a source of inspiration for designers and creatives alike.

This is the first book to focus on the Fendi Baguette. Launched in 1997, the so-called Fendi Baguette instantly became one of the most popular and most important accessories of the decade, earning Fendi the Fashion Group International award for accessories in 2000 and creating an enduring style icon that women the world over coveted and collected with passion. 

This gorgeously illustrated book celebrates the Baguette — a story of craftsmanship, artisanship, connoisseurship, and design. A deceptively small, simple handbag to be carried under the arm like the French loaf from which it takes its name, the Fendi Baguette has been produced in more than 700 models. Some are simple and understated, while others feature unique or deluxe materials, such as embroidery, sequins, beading, leather, fur, or crocodile skin. 

Some are embellished with precious stones, while others are wild, limited-edition works of art designed by artists such as Damien Hirst, Richard Prince, and Jeff Koons, making the Fendi Baguette a fashion must-have discreetly tucked under the arms of the most iconic women of our times.

About the Author:

Silvia Venturini Fendi is the creative director of Fendi’s accessories, menswear, and kidswear lines and represents the third generation of the founding family of the historical maison. Achille Bonito Oliva is an Italian art critic, professor, and curator. Paola Antonelli is a senior curator in the department of architecture and design at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Quirino Conti is an Italian architect, costume and stage designer, and fashion writer. Sophie Fontanel is a journalist and writer. Pearl Lam is a curator, dealer, and private collector of contemporary Chinese art. Sarah Jessica Parker is an actress who famously collected Baguettes in her role as Carrie on Sex and the City. Dana Thomas is a fashion and culture journalist. Banana Yoshimoto is an award-winning Japanese writer whose works have been translated and published in more than twenty countries.

The book, by trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort, delves into the world of contemporary fetishism to reveal an instinctive future for style and culture

This book is a key reference at a time of experimentation and intense creativity. It investigates the evolution of taste from birth to adulthood, the elevation of shoes through ever-higher heels, the psychology of branding, the effects of infantilism, the power of the colour black, the fetishising of objects, and the interaction with skin and the body.

With visually-rich – and sometimes shocking – photography and essays by established authors discussing art, clothing, design, textiles, food and beauty, this in-depth publication sheds new light on the fetishism phenomenon.

More than 50 fetishes are illustrated by inspiring visuals from the likes of Leigh Bowery and Erwin Olaf, boundary-stretching works from designers such as Formafantasma and Alexander McQueen, and eye-opening essays by Susan Piët and Valerie Steele, amongst others.

The publication of this book coincided with the 2013 edition of Mode Biennale in Arnhem, the Netherlands.

About Lidewij Edelkoort

From her creation of innovative trend books and audio-visuals since the 1980s to lifestyle analysis and research conducted for the world's leading brands today, Lidewij Edelkoort (1950) has pioneered trend forecasting as a profession. She announces the concepts, colours and materials which will be in fashion two or more years in advance. She and her closely-knit team interpret the evolution of society and the signals of consumer tastes to come, without forgetting economic reality.

Features

 - The content of the book may shock, but also inspire and excite.
 - Beautifully packaged, the book is entwined with an enticing rubber band.
 -  More than 50 fetishes are illustrated by inspiring visuals.
 - Filled with articles and imagery covering a wide range of contemporary issues relating to fashion, fetishism and society.
 - Includes short stories written by author and trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort, as well as contributing authors and experts.
 - Official catalogue of the Mode Biennale Arnhem 2013.

This book charts contemporary illustration’s rich history: the rampant idealism of the 1960s, the bleak realism of the 1970s, the over-blown consumerism of the 1980s, the digital explosion of the 1990s, followed by the increasing diversification of illustration in the early twenty-first century.

The book explores the contexts in which the discipline has operated and looks historically, sociologically, politically and culturally at the key factors at play across each decade, whilst artworks by key illustrators bring the decade to life.

Contemporary illustration’s impact and influence on design and popular culture are investigated through introductory essays and profiles of leading practitioners, illustrated with examples of their finest work.
About the Author

Lawrence Zeegen is an illustrator, educator and writer. He has worked as an illustrator since graduating from The Royal College of Art in 1989. He is Dean of the School of Design at the London College of Communication, and he lectures and speaks at conferences around the world.

Caroline Roberts is a journalist who writes mainly about the graphic arts. She was the founder of Grafik magazine.

Contents:

Foreword Introduction: What is Illustration?
Chapter 1 The 1960s: An Era of Utopian Idealism
Chapter 2 The 1970s: A Decade of Discontent
Chapter 3 The 1980s: The Designer Decade
Chapter 4 The 1990s: The Digital Dawn
Chapter 5 The 2000s: A New Wave
Chapter 6: Where Next?
Further Reading – Books
Further Viewing – Digital
Further Info – Organisations
Contacts – Illustrators and Contributors
Index
Acknowledgements

Figure Drawing for Concept Artists is an essential primer that aims to bring traditional figure drawing techniques and knowledge to every concept artist's skill set.

Accessibly written and lavishly illustrated by respected concept artist Kan Muftic, this book celebrates the common ground between traditional life drawing and the fast-paced world of the concept art industry. Learn about the skills, techniques, and mindset needed to make successful life drawings, how to capture the forms of the human body on paper, and how to improve your character and concept art with a dynamic approach to figures and anatomy. Figure Drawing for Concept Artists offers a unique, up-to-date perspective on classical skills, with the contemporary practitioner in mind.

About the Author:

Kan Muftic was born in 1976 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he attended the Academy of Fine Arts from 1991–1992. In April 1992, he left Sarajevo due to violent political conflict in his country. During his time as a refugee, he helped his father with anti-war propaganda, creating illustrations and posters. After moving to Zurich, Switzerland, Kan attended the F F School for Art and Media Design, graduating in painting. Kan has now worked on film, television, and games projects for the past decade, for companies including the Moving Picture Company, Rocksteady Studios, and Axis. His credits include Jungle Book (2018), Godzilla, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy, the Batman: Arkham series, and many more. He is currently Animation Director for an upcoming Netflix show.

Contents and contributors:
Materials
Why draw from life?
The roots
01 | Attitude
02 | Setting up
03 | Three-tiered approach
04 | Drawing techniques
05 | Problem areas
06 | Figure drawing classes
07 | Going forward
08 | Friends’ gallery
09 | Reference gallery
Closing thoughts
Recommended resources

FIGURE DRAWING FOR FASHION DESIGN offers a concise, topic by topic guide to acquiring and perfecting these skills, concentrating on the female form. The coverage provided means that this book is ideal both for those who want to apply themselves professionally to fashion design and for all enthusiasts of drawing the human body. Fashion plates are the primary means of visualizing ideas and concepts in costume and fashion design. To give an accurate impression of what is in a designer’s mind it is vital to have complete mastery of the rules of figure drawing. Here, realism and anatomical precision are the chief values, whereas, for costume and fashion, stylization and exaggeration are ways of adding individuality and verve to a plate, and of focusing attention on specific elements.

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Fashion plates are the primary means of visualising ideas and concepts in costume and fashion design. To give an accurate impression of what is in a designer's mind, it is vital to have complete mastery of the rules of figure drawing and grasp stylisation and exaggeration techniques that add individuality and style.

This new edition of Figure Drawing for Fashion Design - fully revised, updated and expanded - offers a concise, topic-by-topic guide to acquiring and perfecting these skills, concentrating on the female form. This book is ideal for those who want to apply themselves professionally to fashion design as well as enthusiasts of drawing the human body.

This edition contains the following chapters:

-  Drawing the female figure
A very comprehensive course in drawing all parts of the female body
-  The figure in the fashion
Teaches you how to draw specifically for fashion design and presentation
- Fashion design
Provides an introduction into what is required to design and draw new collections
- Garment drawing and design
What you need to know to make accurate technical drawings of whole garments, details, trimmings, etc.

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О книге Figure Drawing for Fashion Design

Figure Drawing for Fashion Design расскажет о создании моды на уровне эскизов, когда только создается будущий шедевр. Эскиз – является основным средством визуализации идей и концепций в дизайне одежды. Чтобы получить точное представление, что находится в уме дизайнера, жизненно важно полностью владеть правилами изображения силуэта человека и владеть навыками стилизации и некоторого преувеличения, чтобы передать индивидуальность и стиль.

Книга Figure Drawing for Fashion Design – это новое издание о изобразительном искусстве дизайна одежды, в корне пересмотренное, обновлённое и дополненное – оно предлагает краткое пособие, которое поможет приобрести соответствующие навыки и научиться концентрироваться на женской фигуре. Она прекрасно подойдет тем, кто готовится стать профессионалом в области проектирования одежды и тем, кому нравится рисовать человеческое тело.

Figure Drawing for Fashion Design содержит в себе следующие разделы:

- Изображение женской фигуры – подробный курс расскажет, как правильно нарисовать женское тело;
- Силуэт в моде – научит рисовать тело специально для разработки одежды и презентаций;
- Современный дизайн – представляет собой введение в проектирование и создание новых модных коллекций;
- Зарисовка одежды и дизайн – в этой главе есть все, что нужно знать о технических чертежах предметов одежды полностью, а также деталей и отделки.

Figure Drawing for Fashion Design has been one of The Pepin Press’ most popular titles since it was first published in 2001. To accompany the publication of a new, revised edition of that title, The Pepin Press is introducing a new, companion title – Figure Drawing for Men’s Fashion – which focuses on the male form in fashion design.

As in its female counterpart, Figure Drawing for Men’s Fashion offers a concise, topic-by-topic guide to acquiring and perfecting the skills needed to produce realistic and precise fashion plates that accurately reflect a designer’s creative vision. The authors, Elizabetta Drudi and Tiziana Paci, have decades of experience in the fashion industry and have created an invaluable resource for designers, illustrators, and artists.

The breadth of information and attention to detail make this title ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who enjoys fashion design.

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There is probably no subject more intimidating and complex to artists than the human figure. Even artists who have otherwise mastered their chosen medium are unable to render figures successfully. How can artists develop or apply their drawing skills to portray the figure as animate and made of muscle and bone, but without overpowering form with anatomical detail?

In Figure Drawing Workshop, a veteran artist guides readers through a series of progressive lessons designed to help artists draw the figure with accuracy, simplicity, and skill. Step by step, readers learn how to see and render basic shapes; use line to express energy and movement; depict light and shadow; convey a sense of underlying musculature without overworking a drawing; and draw convincing heads, hands, and feet. Finally, they’ll learn how to liberate themselves from unproductive habits and develop their own creative style.

• Figure and anatomy drawing are perennially popular among artists
• One of the only figure drawing books that offers a series of progressive lessons aimed at beginners
• Presents elegant drawings that reflect all phases of image development

A fresh new approach to teaching the fundamentals of human proportions.

Figure It Out! Human Proportions gives artists the tools they need to draw the head and figure right — every time. This comprehensive book provides all the essential information for artists at all skills levels, demonstrating proportional relationships of the head and body from all angles — front, side, and back — and for both men and women.

About the Author:

Christopher Hart is the world's bestselling author of manga, basic drawing and cartooning books. His titles have set the standard for art instruction with more than 3 million copies in print in eighteen languages. Renowned for up-to-the-minute content and easy-to-follow steps, all of Hart's books have become staples for a new generation of aspiring artists and professionals.

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If you are full of ideas for fashion design but not confident when it comes to drawing figures it can be difficult to present your concepts on paper. This book provides the answer with a wide range of figure templates: figures in movement, figures from a variety of angles, full-length poses, three-quarter length poses, back views and front-on poses for men, women and children. The figures may be copied or photocopied and enlarged from the book or used as a guide to develop your own poses. There are tips on improving your fashion illustration skills plus sections on anatomy, figure proportions, fashion figure proportions and suitable art materials. Figure Templates for Fashion Illustration is a useful tool, not only for fashion students but also students without an art background on multi-disciplinary courses, as well as those who simply want to improve their basic drawing skills.

The 70's gave the world "Star Wars, Grease", "The Godfather", "Mad Max", "Alien", "Taxi Driver", "Texas Chainsaw Massacure", "Halloween", "Rocky" and a very blood thirsty shark who changed human perception of sharks for decades to come named "Jaws". These films along with other greats fill this book. Roger Moore also took over from Connery as James Bond and Clint Eastwood made a heap of Westerns. Find them here as well.