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Afrikan Alphabets: The Story of Writing in Africa
by Saki Mafundikwa  Synopsis Afrikan alphabets have a long history, fantastic variety, and some continue to be in current use today. They are comparatively little known due largely to their suppression by colonial powers. This book sets the record straight. An entertaining and...
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Make It Bigger
by Paula Scher Publisher Comments An outspoken voice in the world of graphic design for more than twenty years, Paul Scher has developed a worldwide reputation for her bold, modern graphics and her incisive critiques of the design profession....
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Seventy-Nine Short Essays on Design
by Michael Bierut Synopsis 79 Short Essays on Design brings together the best of designer Michael Bieruta (TM)s critical writinga serious or humorous, flattering or biting, but always on the mark. Beirut is widely considered the finest observer on design writing today. Covering...
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Domicilium Decoratus
by Kelly Wearstler Publisher Comments An acclaimed interior designer and author of the Los Angeles Timesbestseller Modern Glamour, Kelly Wearstler presents sumptuous photographs of one of her most incredible design achievements yet -- her family home, the Hillcrest Estate With her impeccable...
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Design Source Book 30: Art Nouveau Borders & Motifs
by Judy Balchin About the Author Judy Balchin is a designer of book jackets, television titles, and craft kits and runs workshops in silk painting, glass painting, and porcelain painting. She has also contributed numerous articles to craft magazines....
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Spoon
by Phaidon Synopsis This exhibition-in-a-book presents the work of 100 product designers, selected by 10 critics, educators, designers and entrepreneurs all involved in contemporary design. It provides an overview of the product design world and the most forward-looking and...
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American Modern 1925 1940 Design for a A
by J Stewart Johnson Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-189) and index....
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Designing Public: Perspektiven Fa1/4r Die A-Ffentlichkeit - Perspectives for the Public
by Koln International School Of Design (edt) Synopsis Alles, was im Affentlichen Raum herumsteht oder sich bewegt, ist mehr oder weniger gut gestaltet: PapierkArbe ebenso wie Verkehrsschilder, StraAen und ParkbAnke, alle Informationen und Wegweisungen, sogar die BAume und natA1/4rlich auch die Kleidung der...
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Geometry of Design : Studies in Proportion and Composition (01 Edition)
by Kimbery Elam Publisher Comments At last, a mathematical explanation of how art works presented in a manner we can all understand. Kimberly Elam takes the reader on a geometrical journey, lending insight and coherence to the design process by exploring the visual relationships that have...
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Fruits
by Shoichi Aoki 
Powells.com Staff Pick "It's a book of photographs of Japanese youth in very creative, colorful fashion, and would be so fun to get for Christmas. If you are feeling down or sad, after looking at it you will be cheered up." Adrienne, Powells...
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Japanese Design Motifs (Dover Pictorial Archives)
by Matsuya Piece Goods Publisher Comments Definitive catalogue of Japanese heraldic crests featuring almost unlimited variety of plant, animal, bird, and geometric forms — everything from "wild goose" to "folding fan" to "mountain and mist," each with dozens of variations. 4,260...
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Sources of Inspiration
by Carolyn Genders Publisher Comments This book contains a wealth of images-of both natural and manmade objects-that will spark the imagination of all. The author shows how these images can be visually abstracted and then refined and developed to create beautiful patterns and designs. The...
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Edgetensionplease01: Line Design for the 21st Century with CDROM
by Juergen Stephan Publisher Comments edgetensionplease01is a declaration of love for the line. It is the extension of the line; the edge in perspectival space; a figurative, spatial exploration of the surface; a game with computer-generated figurative line objects and planar line structures-...
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New Master's of Poster Design: Poster Design for the Next Century
by John Foster Synopsis New in Paperback In much the way that the CD replaced the album, the poster has waned as a messaging vehicle. The poster has now become a postcard and e-mail blast, leaving many to long for the lost age when posters were not only major promotional...
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Kustom Graphics: Hot Rods, Burlesque and Rock 'n' Roll
by Julian (int) Balme Publisher Comments Many Kustom Kulture artists are now crossing over scenes, creating graphics for hot rods one day, burlesque events the next, and dreaming up flyers for a new crop of indie rock bands—all part of an explosive international graphics...
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Nightclub Nights: Art, Legend, and Style 1920-1960
by Susan Waggoner Synopsis A celebration of the charm and sophistication of a bygone era, this lavishly illustrated book examines the history of the nightclubs, from their ascension during the 1920s through to today's revival. Includes anecdotes about stars, behind-the-scenes...
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Plants and Their Application to Ornament: A Nineteenth-Century Design Primer
by Eug?ne Grasset Synopsis Elegant botanical illustrations from the classic 1897 design book Plants and Their Application to Ornament are reproduced in this lavish collection. Sure to delight artists, designers, and fans of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles, this gorgeous...
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Soak, Wash, Rinse, Spin: Tolleson Design
by Steven Tolleson
Powells.com Staff Pick As a graphic designer and book store employee, I pore endlessly over design books. This is one of the few designer's books that I can't help but recommend. Not only is it visually engaging and well designed, it explains projects in a concise manner...
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Patternmaking for Fashion Design & DVD Pkg
by Joseph Synopsis Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, this hallmark book offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on...
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False Flat: Why Dutch Design Is So Good
by Aaron Betsky Synopsis Presents the best Dutch architecture and design through over 1000 images....
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