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A visual compendium of botanical sketches, many specially photographed, providing a revealing insight into the immediate responses of artists encountering the glories of the plant world.

While highly finished drawings and paintings frequently feature in histories of botanical art, the preparatory sketches, first impressions and creative thoughts on paper behind them are rarely seen and have often remained hidden and locked away.

Botanical Sketchbooks brings these personal and vividly spontaneous records gloriously back into the light. In a series of biographical portraits organized thematically into four sections, the book illuminates a range of intriguing characters, from many different countries and cultures, including Germany, France, Italy, America, Australia, Japan and China. Sketchbooks proper are joined by notebooks, journals, albums, loose pieces of paper, works on vellum, manuscripts, letters, herbarium sheets and marginalia – even one drawing on the back of an envelope.

Turning the pages of this book will be an invitation to relive extraordinary experiences, imagine lost worlds, and be immersed in the endeavours, observations and motivations of the makers of such beautiful and enchanting art.

About the Authors:

Helen and William Bynum are historians of science and medicine, and also have a particular interest in gardening and plants and their importance in human culture and society. They have written or edited numerous books, including Great Discoveries in Medicine and Remarkable Plants, both published by Thames & Hudson.

Brand by Hand documents the work, career, and artistic inspiration of graphic designer extraordinaire Jon Contino.

Jon is a born-and-bred New Yorker. He talks like one, he acts like one, and most importantly, he designs like one. He is the founder and creative director of Jon Contino Studio, and over the past two decades, he has built a massive collection of award-winning graphic-design work for high-profile clients such as Nike, 20th Century Fox, and Sports Illustrated. Throughout all of this, he has gone to design hell and back, facing obstacles like fear, self-doubt, and bad luck. 

Brand by Hand documents the work and career of Jon Contino, exploring his lifelong devotion to the guts and grime of New York and cementing his biggest artistic inspirations, from hardcore music to America’s favorite pastime. A graphic-design retrospective showcasing his minimalist illustrations and unmistakable hand-lettering, Brand by Hand shares how Contino has taken a passion for pen and ink and turned it into an expanding empire of clients, merchandise, and artwork.

About the Author:

Jon Contino is an influential staple in the design and branding community. As founder and creative director of Jon Contino Studio, he has produced award-winning work for household names including Nike, MillerCoors, American Eagle, Coca-Cola, 20th Century Fox, AT&T, and Sports Illustrated. He has also received some of the industry’s most prestigious honors, including a Decoration & Design Building Stars of Design award, a Clio Key Art Award, a Cannes Lion award, and an ADC Young Guns award. He was born and raised in New York and never left.

Brand Identity Essentials, Revised and Expanded outlines and demonstrates basic logo and branding design guidelines and rules through 100 principles. These include the elements of a successful graphic identity, identity programs and brand identity, and all the various strategies and elements involved. 

A company's identity encompasses far more than just its logo. Identity is crucial to establishing the public's perception of a company, its products, and its effectiveness — and it's the designer's job to envision the brand and create what the public sees. Brand Identity Essentials, a classic design reference now updated and expanded, lays a foundation for brand building, illustrating the construction of strong brands through examples of world-class design.

Topics include: A Sense of Place, Cultural Symbols, Logos as Storytellers, What is "On Brand?", Brand Psychology, Building an Online Identity, Managing Multiple Brands, Owning an Aesthetic, Logo Lifecycles, Programs That Stand Out, Promising Something, and Honesty is Sustainable

The new, revised edition expands each of the categories, descriptions, and selections of images, and incorporates emergent themes in digital design and delivery that have developed since the book first appeared.

Brand Identity Essentials is a must-have reference for budding design professionals and established designers alike.

About the Authors:

Kevin Budelmann and Yang Kim are the founders and co-owners of Peopledesign, a brand strategy and design firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan,  helping clients establish strong, future-proof brand identities. Peopledesign has been recognized by ADC Global, AIGA, American Center for Design, American Graphic Design Awards, AR100, CMYK Magazine, Communication Arts, Coupe magazine, Creative Quarterly, Critique Magazine, GD:USA, Graphis, How, Inc. 5000, LogoLounge, Print, ReBrand, STA, Step: Inside Design, Type Directors Club, Webby Awards. Budelmann and Kim published the original edition of Essential Elements for Brand Identity with Rockport in 2010.

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A celebration of the dynamic visual identities helping small businesses make big impressions.

How can small businesses make huge impacts? If a picture is worth a thousand words, then branding is the visual tool that commands attention and asks to be noticed. Brand New Brand presents the most successful business branding in recent years. Collecting the best in class examples, it illustrates how well-curated, holistic branding can take a butcher’s, bookstore, bakery, or even a physiotherapist from the bottom of the pile to the top of the range.

No matter if you’re launching a new venture or giving your business a makeover, creativity is intrinsic to success and Brand New Brand is the handbook that shows how to stand out and be noticed. Rifle through an expertly curated selection of case studies from those built on a small budget, others focusing on sustainable approaches, and many which blaze a trail.

The ultimate step-by-step, visual guide to creating a successful brand

Michael Johnson is one of the world's leading graphic designers and brand consultants. His studio, johnson banks, is responsible for the rebranding of many notable clients, including Virgin Atlantic, Think London, BFI, Christian Aid, and MORE TH>N, and he has garnered a plethora of awards in the process.

In Branding, Johnson strips everyday brands down to their basic components, with case studies that enable us to understand why we select one product or service over another and allow us to comprehend how seemingly subtle influences can affect key life decisions. The first part of the book shows how the birth of a brand begins not with finding a solution but rather with identifying the correct question the missing gap in the market to which an answer is needed. Johnson proceeds to unveil hidden elements involved in creating a successful brand from the strapline that gives the brand a narrative and a purpose to clever uses of typography that unite design and language.

With more than 1,000 illustrations showcasing the world's most successful corporate identities, as well as generic templates enabling you to create your own brand or ad with ease, Branding explores every step of the development process required to create the simplest and most immediately compelling brands.

About the Author:

Michael Johnson set up the creative design studio 'johnson banks' in 1992. Since then, he has received eight ‘pencil’ awards from D&AD, thirteen Design Week awards and four NYADC ‘cube’ awards, among many others. Johnson has been cited as one of the most notable British designers by the Guardian and the Independent, and has been featured in Design Week’s ‘Hot 50’ list of prominent figures in design on three separate occasions. He is also the author of Problem Solved.

Food and beverage hold the power to unite people across ages, cultures, and identities. The simple act of enjoying meals or drinks together, even with strangers, can form the basis for some of life’s most cherished moments. To facilitate these connections, the best restaurants and bars today know how important it is to offer remarkable culinary experiences amidst thoughtfully designed environments.

BRANDLife: Restaurants & Bars demonstrates how effective graphic identities and interior spaces can not only weave a compelling brand narrative, but also create the perfect setting for new stories, memories, and relationships. It showcases a wide range of establishments where menus complement milieus perfectly, from luxe themed eateries to the unpretentious diner down the street.

24 global, generous, and galvanizing principles to overhaul the way we think and to inspire massive change

Bruce Mau has long applied the power of design to transforming the world. Developed over the past three decades, this remarkable book is organized by 24 values that are at the core of Mau's philosophy. MC24 features essays, observations, project documentation, and design work by Mau and other high-profile architects, designers, artists, scientists, environmentalists, and thinkers of our time. Practical, playful, and critical, it equips readers with a tool kit and empowers them to make an impact and engender change on all scales.

About the author:

Bruce Mau is chief design officer of Freeman, one of the world's largest brand-experience companies, and co-founder/CEO of Massive Change Network (MCN), a Chicago-based global design consultancy. Mau has been a visiting scholar at institutions globally, and lectures widely. He became an international figure with the publication of landmark volume S,M,L,XL and authored Life Style, Spectacle and Massive Change,

With an encyclopedic spirit and its characteristic flair for precious stones, Bvlgari reconstructs the aeternal history and fascination of Rome and the creative act in a dream in a new High Jewelry collection.

Every year Bvlgari launches a High Jewelry collection of 150 one-of-a-kind pieces. The new collection is named Aeterna and celebrates Bvlgari's ability to continuously reinvent itself, drawing inspiration from its heritage, embracing the contemporary, and envisioning the future. This pioneering spirit constantly forges new visions in the world of jewelry, continuously experimenting with materials, aesthetics, and craftsmanship.

The majesty and grandeur of the Eternal City have always served as a profound source of inspiration, and this time the radiant morning light of Rome lays the groundwork for capturing the spark of imagination. In that magical moment, the beauties of the city unveil themselves in a new perspective.

Crafted by nature over the course of millennia, Bvlgari's precious gems capture fragments of eternity, magnifying the richness of cultural diversity by combining elements, colors, materials, and shapes. Bvlgari's innovative and ever-evolving creativity reflects its commitment to venturing into uncharted territories. The experimentation never stops tracing new paths and pushing new boundaries of creation. The new one-of-a-kind High Jewelry collection pieces are presented in this book combined with the historical pieces of Bvlgari Heritage collection.

About the Authors:

Salvatore Settis is an Italian archaeologist and art historian, and he has been director of the Getty Center and of the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa. Lucia Silvestri is the jewelry creative director at Bvlgari. She began her career in the Bvlgari gemological department at the early age of eighteen, and the Bvlgari brothers quickly intuited her great potential. Gislain Aucremanne is Heritage curator at Bvlgari. Aliza S. Wong is a professor of History and dean of the Honors College at Texas Tech University, in 2022 she was appointed Director of the American Academy in Rome. Ersilia Vaudo holds a degree in astrophysics and has been working at the European Space Agency since 1991. Julia Watson is a designer, academic and a leading expert of Lo—TEK nature-based technologies for climate-resilience.

With unparalleled access to the Bulgari archives, Meylan guides us on an intimate journey through the lives of the clients, both famous and infamous, who have given this pre-eminent Mediterranean jeweller their patronage.With unparalleled access to the Bulgari archives, Meylan guides us on an intimate journey through the lives of the clients, both famous and infamous, who have given this pre-eminent Mediterranean jeweler their patronage.

A jewel is more than an arrangement of precious stones - it is a story. This is the principle on which Vincent Meylan, author of Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed, Boucheron: The Secret Archives, Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends, and Mellerio: Jewellers to the Queens of Europe, has written his latest book. Now, with unparalleled access to the Bulgari archives, Meylan guides us on an intimate journey through the lives of the clients, both famous and infamous, who have given this pre-eminent Mediterranean jeweller their patronage.

Paris may be the traditional home of the jeweller elite, but Bulgari embraces its Roman origins. From their early creations, inspired by Byzantine and Islamic architecture, to designs like the Trombino ring and Serpenti bracelets, which are still relevant today, Bulgari gracefully navigates the line between contemporary and timeless.

Their client roster reflects their prestige. Nobility and celebrity intermingle; the Countess di Frasso shopped at Bulgari with her Hollywood superstar-beau, Gary Cooper, as did the Infanta Beatriz of Spain and Princess Maria José of Belgium. Richard Burton wooed Elizabeth Taylor with glittering Bulgari jewels, while the decadent marriage of Tyrone Power and Linda Christian featured Bulgari wedding rings. But these jewels tell tales of many genres, not just romance: from exiled Iranian Shahs to Count Cini of Monselice, held for ransom by the SS and released in exchange for Bulgari jewels.

Each story is retold with Vincent Meylan's characteristic verve, embellished with original pictures from the archives. Chapters are dedicated to wealthy customers, but also to the stones themselves, tracing the evolution of this iconic Roman company through history, and the development of their jewellery from mine, to workshop, to model.

About the Author:

Vincent Meylan writes the history and royalty pages for the French women's weekly Point de Vue. He is also a specialist in precious stones and in haute joaillerie, and the author of several biographies and works on the history of precious stones, including Queens' Jewels (Assouline, 2005), Boucheron: The Secret Archives (ACC, 2011), Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends (ACC, 2014) and Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed (ACC 2016).

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Masters of penmanship in the past advertised their copperplate skills by shaping their calligraphy and flourishing it into elaborate pictorial designs. Now the art of the flourish is back. Calligraphic Drawing, written and illustrated by Schin Loong, is a hands-on guide to modern penmanship art, ranging from animals to people, to fantasy subjects and works that combine pictures with writing. The text and how-tos move from the simplest to the most challenging designs, with steps to take you through them and examples to inspire you.

- Create stunning drawings of a pigeon, swan, crane, rooster, jellyfish
- Each exercise includes a photo of the animal
- Their calligraphy and flourishes into elaborate pictorial designs
- With her fresh approach to this age-old art form
- The basic steps for the strokes are simple

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Cannabis Works 2 is Tatsuyuki Tanaka’s second art collection, and first in 13 years. Tanaka, also works under the name of CANNABIS, is a sought-after Japanese animator and illustrator, who worked for the legendary animation AKIRA. Cannabis Works 2 collects much of his work from 2003 to 2016, and showcases his recent illustrations for books, magazines and record covers, as well as key art for the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2015. In addition to those works, it features weapon designs for a Japanese movie GANTZ, character designs for a short film A FAREWELL TO WEAPONS; from Katsuhiro Otomo's film collection SHORT PEACE, and other illustrations for TV animations and video games.

Unpublished illustrations and sketches are also included, such as a 22-page silent manga called VISITOR, which is created exclusively for Cannabis Works 2.
A treasured book for anime and comic fans, or art lovers seeking for fresh inspiration.

About the Author:

Tatsuyuki Tanaka is an animation director and illustrator born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan in 1965. Beginning with original art for the movie AKIRA, Tanaka has been active in anime and game-related illustrated contents and original art for projects such as the original video animation Eternal Family, image boards for TV's Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, character design for the game Linda3 (under the name CANNABIS) and more.

In addition to directing, illustrating and art direction as creator of original art for the promotional video Utada - FLUXIMATION #12 Wonder 'Bout, and directing, animating, and art directing for Genius Party Beyond TOUJIN Kit, in recent years, Tanaka has done illustrations for numerous titles such as Yokohama Station SF in addition to handling weapon design for the live-action movie GANTZ, story boards for Rashad Haughton's music video Love Like Aliens and Akai Koen's music video Koshin, and cover illustrations for numerous books.

The first collection of works by anime creator and illustrator Tatsuyuki Tanaka.

This is the long-awaited debut collection from Tatsuyuki Tanaka, who is active as a manga artist, illustrator, character designer for the game "Linda3", image board creator for the anime "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water," and works for Studio 4℃! In addition to anime-related materials and illustrations from "Linda3," this book covers a period of more than 10 years, packed with full-color manga, original drawings, and rough sketches taken from Tanaka’s archives.

※This book is a reprint of a book published in 2003 by Asukashinsha. There are pages with some contents changed and two new illustrations are included.

About the Author:

Tatsuyuki Tanaka is an animation director and illustrator born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan in 1965. Beginning with original art for the movie AKIRA, Tanaka has been active in anime and game-related illustrated contents and original art for projects such as the original video animation Eternal Family, image boards for TV's Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, character design for the game Linda3 (under the name CANNABIS) and more.

In addition to directing, illustrating and art direction as creator of original art for the promotional video Utada - FLUXIMATION #12 Wonder 'Bout, and directing, animating, and art directing for Genius Party Beyond TOUJIN Kit, in recent years, Tanaka has done illustrations for numerous titles such as Yokohama Station SF in addition to handling weapon design for the live-action movie GANTZ, story boards for Rashad Haughton's music video Love Like Aliens and Akai Koen's music video Koshin, and cover illustrations for numerous books.

Walk on the wild side of home decor in this spectacular volume showcasing the unashamedly glamorous fusion of fashion and interiors from luxury Italian brand Roberto Cavalli

Take a deep dive into the exciting and glamorous world of Roberto Cavalli homewares and interiors with Casa Cavalli Home. From the innovative Florentine brand that has dazzled the world with red carpet and runway sensations, this ravishing volume celebrates the company’s home line ten years after its initial launch in 2012 at Milan’s renowned furniture fair, the Salone del Mobile.

Casa Cavalli Home celebrates a wilder side of home decor, embodying the idea that our homes can be our most personal connection with the natural world, with designs that embrace the company’s pioneering use of animal prints, sensuous textures, and vivid colors. Each piece, from Florentine leatherworks to Murano glass creations, is handmade by experienced Italian artisans — with an attention to detail and dedication to craftsmanship that has earned them the coveted “Made in Italy” merchandise mark. Mixing audacious glamour with urban chic, and organized by their signature themes, this stunning volume is a celebration of Cavalli’s iconic, inimitable style and the luxurious magic that can happen when home interiors meet couture.

Each copy is bound in one of four Casa Cavalli fabrics. Orders will be fulfilled with one of the fabrics available, selected at random.

About the Authors:

Roberto Cavalli is a high-end luxury Italian brand internationally renowned for its iconic animal prints, patterns, and textures. Launched as a fashion label in 1970 by Roberto Cavalli, the lifestyle brand has since become synonymous with glamorous urban chic, expanding to include furniture and interior design accessories with the launch of Roberto Cavalli Home in 2012. Award-winning designer to the stars Fausto Puglisi took the helm as creative director at Roberto Cavalli in 2020. Having launched his eponymous fashion label in 2010, finding success under the wing of Dolce & Gabbana through their retail project Spiga 2, the Sicilian-born designer became creative director of Emanuel Ungaro in 2012 before taking the reins at Cavalli. His celebrity clients famously include Madonna, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Beyoncé, among others. He lives in Milan.

From the author of the acclaimed second bloom comes a follow–up foray into Cathy Graham’s creative world, showing a rainbow of new floral arrangements and decorative creations for the tabletop

Welcome to Cathy Graham’s floral world. In her second book, the acclaimed artist, host, and gardener presents a new series of floral creations. With her uniquely whimsical style and artful touch, Graham creates a variety of colorful designs for the table, home, and party. Brilliant bouquets are paired with Graham’s own watercolor artwork, and easy-to-follow step-by-step guides to creating delightful table settings and floral designs will inspire readers in designing their own creations.

Graham creates a wide range of table settings, for occasions ranging from a simple lunch to a festive dinner party — each with myriad floral decorations. These colorful creations are accompanied by useful sidebars outlining her methods for arranging and selecting blooms — but also for making her singularly unique decor, including hand-painted pots and faux fruit trees.

Drawing from her art background, Graham also presents a variety of collages, which range from fanciful, layered companion pages to labeled graphic floral photos with informative takeaways on flower style, species, and arrangement. Taken together, these pages provide both a bevy of inspiration and accessible takeaways. Beginner floral arrangers and seasoned hosts alike will delight in her unconventional arrangements, expert tips, and informative guides, all sure to make any home more colorful.

About the Authors:

Cathy Graham received a BFA in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design and studied fashion illustration at Parsons. A frequent host and passionate gardener, she delighted audiences with Second Bloom
Clinton Smith has authored four books, on elegant entertaining, decorating with color, outdoor design, and living with flowers. Currently Editor at Large for New England Home and Style Editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Smith is former Editor in Chief of Veranda. He lives in New York City.

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Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) is one of the most celebrated British Portrait photographers of the twentieth century and is renowned for his images of elegance, glamour and style. His influence on portrait photography was profound and lives on today in the work of many contemporary photographers.

In the 1920s and 30s Beaton used his camera, his ambition and his larger-than-life personality to mingle with a flamboyant and rebellious group of artists and writers, socialites and partygoers whose spirit and style cut a dramatic swathe through the epoch.

This miniature cocktail book presents a selection of dazzling and delectable infusions, inspired by the ‘Bright Young Things’ with whom Beaton mixed, illustrated with Beaton’s own unique, often humorous sketches and drawings. Featuring highballs, coolers, slings and fizzes fit to please any Lord, Lady or Viscountess, this book and its recipes bring to life a deliriously eccentric, glamorous and creative era.

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Accompanying a major new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, this souvenir book features a dazzling array of cocktail recipes inspired by the glittering friends, acquaintances and sitters of famed British photographer Cecil Beaton in the 1920s and 30s, illustrated with Beaton’s own witty and distinctive drawings which featured in Vogue.