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A guaranteed trip down memory lane, this book celebrates All Hallows' Eve in American graphic and print media from the early 1900s to the '60s. Featuring witches, ghouls, ghosts, and jack-o-lanterns, the scariest postcards and decorations, the silliest costumes and candid photos are collected here. With an introduction tracing the unexpected history of Halloween and its traditions, Vintage Halloween is a nostalgic tribute to one of America's favorite holidays.

The beauty and art of creating handwritten letter forms.

Hand to Type is a stunning compilation of hand-made and digital scripts that showcases the beauty of handwritten letterforms. The book features work by some of today’s most successful and original calligraphers and lettering artists. In addition to fonts and lettering using the Latin alphabet, it introduces artists who explore Cyrillic, Arabic, and Greek scripts.

The book’s rich visual examples are complemented by in-depth interviews with outstanding calligraphers and type designers conducted by editor Jan Middendorp. Hand to Type also offers a revealing glimpse into processes by which hand-made letters may be turned into digital files. Prominent guest authors introduce the workings of scripts with which many readers may be less familiar — from Arabic and Indian writing systems to the amazing scripts found in pre-war German schoolbooks and on Amsterdam pub windows.

Hand To Type features interviews with Ken Barber, Timothy Donaldson, Tony Di Spigna, Gemma O’Brien, Luca Barcellona, Niels Shoe Meulmann, Brody Neuenschwander, Gabriel Martínez Meave, and Reza Abedini.

Contributing designers include:

Francesca Biasetton, Alison Carmichael, Allan Daastrup, Louise Fili, Cláudio Gil, Gray 318, Cyrus Highsmith, Brian Jaramillo, Seb Lester, Letman, Gabriel Martínez Meave, Erik Marinovich, Marina Marjina, Laura Meseguer, Greg Papagrigoriou, Alejandro Paul, Stephen Rapp, Ricardo Rousselot, Paul Shaw, Wissam Shawkat, Dana Tanamachi, John Stevens, Underware, and Laura Worthington, among others.

With specialist chapters by:

Nadine Chahine, Rick Cusick, Ramiro Espinoza, Kimya Gandhi and Dan Reynolds, Patrick Griffin, Florian Hardwig, Shoko Mugikura, and Alexei Vanyashin.

Classic resource contains over 1,200 examples of ornamental and decorative design produced by many cultures over five millennia. Assyrian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine; European Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo; English furniture designs by Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite; French Empire; Nordic motifs; Chinese and Japanese material, much more. Royalty-free. 254 plates.

This is a reference guide to the equipment, materials and techniques that can be used when making jewellery. It is aimed at the beginner but it would also be suitable for the more experienced jeweller. It shows in step-by-step sequences how to accomplish various techniques. It also explains the pros and cons of different materials and finishes and how to achieve them.

A showcase of 747 highly graphic pen and ink illustrations of the visual artist Joan Escandell, this title draws on classic styles from various eras, evoking the particular mood and atmosphere of the old with an intriguing modern twist.

Discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the 21st century.

In an era where global interest in handmade, small-batch products is heightening as a response to mass production, Handmade in Japan takes a look inside the workshops of the country’s artisans, revealing their endless pursuit of excellence, and what it means to dedicate one’s life to the stewardship of irreplaceable cultural heritage. Find inspiration in the exploration of handmade processes using sustainable materials and discover the lengths these makers go to in ensuring every product is perfect.

From hand-painted kimono dyeing to wooden trays carving, Handmade in Japan meets the craftspeople of Japan's diverse regions with unique insights into their traditions and how they work.

About the Author:

Irwin Wong is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Tokyo. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he moved to Japan in 2005. He developed an interest in craftsmanship after photographing several artisans for work. His clients include Apple, The Washington Post, Forbes, and Nike.

Brighten your life with a splash of hand-made style by turning everyday items into something beautiful with these 40 inspiring projects for the home.

Be inspired by master maker, Willow Crossley who will show you how to bring a touch of hand-made magic to your home by transforming everyday items into something beautiful with over 40 inspiring projects.

Make floral napkin rings, seasonal wreaths, Christmas baubles and vintage-fabric bunting to decorate your home. Learn how to create pictures from buttons and redesign your own pinboard with fabulous ribbons. Turn grain sacks into cushions and pillows, block print napkins and heart-shaped lavender bags, or make fabric-twisted bracelets, silk-trimmed straw hats and simple linen aprons. Fashion your own fabric-covered books, make bath salts infused with lavender and decorate coat hangers with fabric scraps.

Everything is simple to make, and you won't need any expert sewing or crafting skills, just a little patience and the desire to work some magic.

Examining classic design examples as well as exciting innovations with materials, Handmade Packaging Workshop is the ideal resource for designers, illustrators and creators of handmade products.

Packed with tutorials, case studies, inspirational work and practitioners' profiles, the book begins with an understanding of tools and materials, followed by inspirational examples from successful designers and a final section on the skills needed to execute packaging design as well as advice on how to set yourself up as a professional.

Here are a host of case studies organized by type of packaging element – labels, boxes or bags – or recycled and reusable elements such as fabrics and wraps. Each case study identifies whether the packaging has been handmade from scratch, hand-finished, contains handmade elements, or simply draws on the handmade aesthetic.

In the final section tutorials show the reader how to create a repeat pattern, a box template, screenprint labels, and so on. In addition, profiles and interviews offer an understanding of the challenges faced by industry professionals.

Створення тексту та шрифту є одними з найважливіших аспектів графічного дизайну.

Handmade Type Workshop ідеально підходить для тих, хто хоче вийти за рамки існуючої типографіки та шрифтів, щоб створювати, досліджувати та використовувати оригінальні або індивідуальні форми літер.

Це вичерпний практичний посібник із створення креативних шрифтів вручну, наповнений навчальними посібниками, профілями та надихаючими презентаціями від низки міжнародних сучасних практиків, зокрема Лізи Конґдон, Тоші Тадзіми, Матільди Нівет, Тайрона Огіа, Honey Design, Амандін Алессандри та багатьох інших.

Повертаючись до основ створення шрифтів, Handmade Type Workshop досліджує інноваційні способи створення сучасних написів усіх видів, досліджуючи все: від класичних прикладів дизайну до 3D та ілюстрованих шрифтів, цифрових написів і радикальних концептуальних алфавітів.

Флористка з Брукліна Інгрід Кароцці розкриває свої секрети створення сучасних, оригінальних і органічних квіткових композицій. Упорядкована за сезонами, книга містить прості покрокові інструкції (як виміряти, зрізати та розмістити кожну квітку) для створення понад 35 композицій. Незалежно від того, чи хочете ви навчитися працювати з дротом і стрічкою, щоб створити простий каркас, або спробувати свої сили в створенні витончених і великих квітів, Кароцці пропонує детальний посібник із її хитрощів. Читачів заохочують шукати, виготовляти або переробляти неочікувані контейнери, такі як грубо обтесані дерев’яні ящики або старовинні горщики, банки та вази. Сповнений природних квіткових композицій, які поєднують сучасність із сільським, Handpicked – це практичний посібник зі створення власних виняткових квіткових композицій із розкішними фотографіями вдома.

Про автора:

Інгрід Кароцці є одним із найпопулярніших флористів Нью-Йорка та власницею відомої Tin Can Studios у Ред-Гуку, Бруклін. Її роботи висвітлювалися в таких виданнях, як Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Design*Sponge, The Knot тощо.

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Погортати книгу Handpicked: Simple, Sustainable, and Seasonal Flower Arrangements на Google Books

How can design help to make PR events unique and compelling occasions? For the first time, Happening! Design for Events sets its sights on the total design of PR events and uses selected projects to show that there is virtually no limit to the influence and variety that are possible in this area. Exciting and innovative concepts from the designers provoke and potentiate the mix of artistic end in itself and economic persuasion that underlies PR events like product presentations, pop concerts, and cultural exhibitions.

The results not only convince potential customers – they are a must for everyone involved in organizing big international events. Happening! surveys thirty projects by international companies and design firms – including Nike Brand Design and 3deluxe – and devotes eight pages to each, with photographs, drawings, and texts by prominent authors. Interviews with the designers close out the book.

A look through the sparkling history of Harry Winston, "King of Diamonds"

From the legacy of the Hope Diamond to "Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend", and from runways and red carpets to presidential inaugural balls, Harry Winston jewels are icons of international glamour. Harry Winston opened his doors in New York in 1932 and soon rose to the top of the international diamond industry. Winston revolutionized modern jewelry design by buying great collections of estate jewels and transforming precious stones into jewelry pieces that appealed to contemporary customers. This book showcases Winston’s most exquisite jewels and jewelry in captivating advertising campaigns, historic images, and celebrity photos, as well as showing the important stones with which the company has worked, including the Hope, Lesotho, and Vargas diamonds. Featuring archival and contemporary jewels and watches - displayed on beauties such as Elizabeth Taylor, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and, of course, Marilyn Monroe - this book offers an incredible look at some of the most breathtaking jewel creations and timepieces in history.

About the Author:

Harry Winston is America’s premier diamond specialist. Founded by Harry Winston in 1932, the company is a favorite of royalty and celebrities, and its designs are frequently seen on red carpets all over the globe. Harry Winston has salons in international cosmopolitan locations, including New York, Los Angeles, London, and Hong Kong. André Leon Talley is a contributing editor to Vogue, where he writes the monthly column "Life with André."

 

Hats: An Anthology, now available in paperback, offers an unprecedented view of the world of millinery, drawing on the V&A's extensive collection of hats, Stephen Jones's own archive and iconic headgear from around the globe. Beautifully illustrated chapters examine the inspiration behind the creation of hats, the history of their construction, the lure of the hat shop and finally the etiquette and occasion of hat-wearing for the client.

Bold, colourful tiles from the early 20th century still decorate homes and public buildings throughout Cuba. Havana Tile Designs contains many stunning examples of these tiles, carefully digitised and included on the enclosed CD-Rom for use as a graphic resource or for inspiration.

Agile Rabbit Editions contain stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The pictures can also be used to produce postcards, or to decorate your letters, flyers, etc. They can be imported directly from the CD into most design, image-manipulation, illustration, word-processing and e-mail programs; no installation is required. For most applications, single images can be used free of charge.

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