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An extraordinary collectible, Kenzo creatively presents forty years of the Paris-based fashion house, founded by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada and now in a resurgence under artistic director Antonio Marras.

Established in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, who had arrived in Paris from Japan in 1965, Kenzo is one of the great French houses that transformed global fashion in the latter half of the twentieth century. Now under the artistic directorship of Antonio Marras, KENZO has again achieved critical and popular acclaim. Marras draws from the rich vein of Kenzo tradition as it engages the spirit of the new century. Armed with an unmatched vocabulary in prints and textiles, Marras mines both East and West, the present and the past, to create a collection that evokes, reveres, and reinvents the intentions of its founder.

The highlights of Takada’s tenure until his retirement in 1999 are also documented here. The first monograph on KENZO, this lavish volume comes in a real fabric cover, available in three different patterns, and with a pop-up that evokes the romantic textiles, envelopes, and paper craft for which the house’s fashion collection invitations are known.  Additional special features include three double-sided double gatefolds, folding out to the equivalent of eight pages, and three accordian gatefolds, folding out to five pages.  This book is truly an art object in and of itself.

About the Author

Antonio Marras was appointed designer of Kenzo’s women’s ready-to-wear collection in 2003, and in 2008 assumed artistic directorship of the entire brand. Bartabas is a renowned equestrian and performer who currently directs the Academy of Equestrian Arts at Versailles. Catherine Ormen is a curator and has written several books on fashion. Olivier Saillard is a curator at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris and writes on fashion. Bradley Quinn is an author and journalist with expertise in fashion, textiles, and design. Francesco Bonami is a curator, writer, and critic.

As a long-waited new volume in the best selling “The Kimono and the Colors of Japan” serial books, this fifth volume serves as an encyclopedia of motifs on kimonos. Not only motifs on kimonos and sashes but also those on various kimono ornaments are presented accompanied by the name of the motifs and some cultural backgrounds and descriptions of motifs. This is a “must” book for kimono fans,

Kimonos have been the ubiquitous garment for Japanese men and women for many centuries. Throughout history, Japan’s very best designers have devoted themselves to kimono design. Kimono Patterns offers a wide selection of the very best examples of kimono patterns, in various techniques and from various eras.

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. Please consult our section on image rights for conditions.

Five quality mountable prints in a full colour illustrated envelope.

Curate your home: Print Set Klimt

This inspiring print set offers sixteen designs to transform a blank wall into a personalized display. Each set of sixteen images has been specially selected from the TASCHEN collection as the most loved, and most interesting, examples of Klimt's work. 

The prints are packaged in a sturdy cardboard box and are suitable either for framing or as a poster.

Original and unconventional visual identities from the world of eating, drinking, and hospitality.

 Knife and Fork is a showcase of unconventional visual identities from the world of eating, drinking, and hospitality. The featured examples prove that even small enterprises can create big design concepts — despite limited budgets. Exploring how clever corporate identities can help new or niche businesses succeed, the book is an inspiration for anyone thinking about founding their own company or redefining an existing one and giving it an unforgettable look.

Although based on very different ideas, the businesses presented in Knife and Fork are all defined by their originality and personal character, which are then reflected and communicated in a variety of eye-catching ways. From mobile espresso bars and chocolate manufacturers to cookery schools and bed and breakfasts, the distinctive approaches to branding start with names, logos, fonts, and colors and culminate in product, packaging, and shop design. Whether minimalistic, nostalgic, or playful, the selected visuals represent a new generation of entrepreneurs, who understand how to creatively visualize business ideas and successfully communicate them across all channels.

The hot topics of eating and drinking are spawning a range of small, creative companies with innovative concepts. These enterprises are making their own mustards, distilling their own liquor, selling handmade marmalades, or serving grandma’s cake recipes in new ways. Although based on very different ideas, the businesses are all defined by their originality and personal character, which are then reflected and communicated in eye-catching visual identities. These start with names, logos, fonts, and colors and culminate in product, packaging, and shop design. Knife and Fork is a showcase of these unconventional visual identities and design concepts.

As the featured coffee roasters, fusion food bistros, or chocolate manufacturers prove, the effectiveness of an integrated visual identity for this type of venture is more dependent on creative implementation than a big budget. The book presents labels on jam jars that are inspired by shop furnishings and company stationery designed to match its owners’ aprons. It includes menus that are written by hand on chalkboards and business cards in colors that are used to garnish the dishes served. All of the examples represent a new generation of entrepreneurs, who understand how to creatively visualize business ideas and communicate them successfully across all channels. Whether their looks are minimalistic, nostalgic, or playful, all of the designs are characterized by the individual approach and initiative behind the various business concepts.

Knife and Fork expands on our Introducing series that explores how small enterprises can create big design concepts. This book is an inspiration for anyone thinking about founding their own company and giving it an unforgettable look.

No one forgets the sweet victory of completing their first knitted block, but most of us quickly move on to more complex constructions, only making swatches for guage. In this comprehensive volume, celebrated designer and innovator Nicky Epstein reimagines the humble block with 150 new patterns and masterfully demonstrates how to mix, match, and easily combine them into stunning one-of-a-kind garments and accessories.

Inside you will find:
150 original block patterns, from simple textures to embossed pictorials, intricate lace to cables, colorwork, double knit, and more, all with Nicky’s signature wit, verve, and style.
More than ten exclusive project designs that will make you say “I can’t believe that is made out of blocks!”
Detailed guidance for creating exciting pieces out of block knitting, without using increases or decreases.
Exclusive cut-and-paste project design pages. Simply cut out the printed blocks and arrange them to help create your own masterpieces.

Blocks are quick to knit, portable pieces perfect for group and charity projects, and now not limited to just afghans! Knitting Block by Block gives you the tools to unlock a world of creative possibilities and confidently build your own design “blockbusters,” one block at a time.

Not all of us get to work on multimillion corporate identity projects for airlines and huge conglomerates. If you are new to the sector or honing their skills, this book if for people who have tackled identity projects in the real world, then this is for you.

This is a broad introduction on identity design - not branding - don’t worry, you’ll learn the difference. If you want a book that tells you how to do it, this is for you - if you want a book about how other people have done it - then this isn’t the book for you.

This book is for graphic designers and people who commission corporate identity projects who want to understand the process and how to deliver one, be it new to the sector or honing their skills.

This book sets out the principles and practices of web design. It will help you understand what underpins web structure, design conventions and best practice

This book sets out the principles and practices of web design. It will help you understand what underpins web structure, design conventions and best practice.It touches on almost every subject and gives you a complete overview and understanding to deliver outstanding web design, leaving you to discover the areas you would like to specialise in and go on to build on these firm foundations.

This book is design focused, you will not find one line of code. It takes you through creative thinking, questioning the brief, information architecture, navigation structures, front-end design, dealing with clients and best practice for file management.

Unlike a typical how-to manual, the style is light, chatty and more like having a conversation with a bloke who knows his stuff. If you want to master great website design and build process and understand what makes them work, then this book is for you.

About the Author:

Drew de Soto is the founder (2000) and Creative Director of Navig8 and has gone on to work with some of the most influential UK organisations, these include the British Council, the UK Government, international charities and brands. Drew has contributed to Policy Connect, the UK think tank that works with parliamentarians, business and the public sector to help improve government policy. He has a bald head, a ridiculous moustache and enjoys a scotch and a cigar - and not taking life too seriously.
 

In Know Your Style, style maven Alyson Walsh offers simple style formulae and playful advice to ensure that no matter what you’re wearing, you always look perfectly put together. Chapters cover workwear, weekend wear, layering, tailoring and special events, so you’re prepared for any fashion occasion. Interviews with iconic, creative women talk the reader through their favourite outfits in detail and give tips on honing your personal style. Learn how to wear glasses with hats or earrings, how to wear pattern and colour, and formulate your own silhouette that you feel comfortable in.

Creatively covering a range of outfits, trends, style icons and designs, Know Your Style will offer original ways to wear clothes and fresh styling ideas for women of all ages. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this is a stylish guide that celebrates women of all ages.

About the Author:

Alyson Walsh believes that you don’t have to have youth to have style. As former fashion editor for Good Housekeeping magazine and regular feature writer and columnist for the Financial Times, How to Spend It website, and her very own style blog That s Not My Age, Alyson has excellent fashion credentials. That’s Not My Age, in particular, has developed a loyal group of followers, all hungry for Alyson’s fashion advice and insider knowledge.

Kylie/Fashion — це офіційна книга, яка відзначає двадцять п’ять років відтоді, як Кайлі вийшла на музичну сцену з «Locomotion» та «I Should Be So Lucky».

З самого початку одяг, який вона носила, був ключовим для образа та виступів Кайлі. Її статус ікони стилю неприступний. У цій чудовій книзі розповідається про її численні та новаторські співпраці з відомими світовими дизайнерами одягу.

Створений Кайлі та спираючись на її особисті архіви, він демонструє Кайлі в усі її ключові модні моменти, будь то інженю в золотих трусах для «Світлових років», супергероїня гейші/манги в епоху «Х» або грецький крилатий посланець для «Афродіти».

Куратором Вільяма Бейкера, визнаного креативного директора Кайлі, та представленого Жаном Полем Готьє, книга також містить спеціально написані тексти деяких із найважливіших дизайнерів і стилістів, з якими Кайлі працювала протягом своєї кар’єри, зокрема Доменіко Дольче та Стефано Габбана, Крістіана Лубутена, Жульєна Макдональда, Стелли Маккартні, Лаудомії Пуччі, візажиста Кабукі та фотограф Стефан Седнауї. Сама Кайлі надає додаткові коментарі та післямову.

Наповнений культовими зображеннями, а також найкращими рідкісними та небаченими архівними фотографіями, відеокадрами, модними ескізами та ефемерами, Kylie/Fashion є предметом колекціонування для модниць і шанувальників у всьому світі та даниною поваги одній із найнадихаючіших ікон стилю нашого часу.

Кайлі Міноуг є однією з найуспішніших виконавиць звукозапису в усьому світі, продавши близько 70 мільйонів записів, отримавши «Греммі», «Брит» та численні інші нагороди та відзнаки.

Ce livre longtemps épuisé explique les techniques à utiliser pour la restauration des principaux types de meubles. Il décrit les différents domaines qui constituent le savoir de l’ébéniste restaurateur : la connaissance du meuble, les matériaux, les éléments de construction et du décor. Il s’adresse aussi bien au professionnel qu’à l’amateur car c’est un ouvrage complet et pédagogique. Il enseigne le respect du meuble et les pratiques traditionnelles destinées à sauvegarder sans détruire. François Germond, professionnel reconnu, bouscula quelques idées reçues et transmet dans son ouvrage de précieux conseils.

Sommaire :
être restaurateur, les causes de dégradation, la consolidation des bois, l’outillage, les colles, les patines, les matériaux, les assemblages, les tiroirs, la restauration du meuble et du siège, la marqueterie Boulle, les finitions, les décors, la serrurerie.

Cette réédition permet de répondre à l’attente d’un large public passionné d’ébénisterie. L’auteur décrit les techniques du professionnel de la conception à la finition. Ses conseils d’atelier sont issus de son expérience transmise avec un grand souci de clarté. Vous trouverez dans ce précis technique les connaissances et les conseils indispensables à la pratique de cet art.

Sommaire :
L’affûtage, les bois, dessin et géométrie pratique, la création, le tracé, les assemblages, la construction, les colles, les placages, la quincaillerie, la sculpture, la restauration, la finition du bois, les teintes, le vernis au tampon, glossaire, bibliographie.