Autumn 2014
My Bubble Writer Christmas Book Linda Scott
• September / £7.95 • Fun Christmas-themed alphabets to colour, copy and use • A great addition to the popular Bubble Writer brand • Bubble writing is a perennial craze among children and tweens • Packed with festive activities to keep young bubble writers busy for the entire holiday period • A perfect Christmas gift for bubble writer fans!
Fifty Years of Illustration Lawrence Zeegen and Caroline Roberts
• September / £30.00 • The first book to examine the history of contemporary illustration • Features work by over 240 illustrators from around the world • Includes profiles of each illustrator
100 Ideas that Changed the Web Jim Boulton
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August / £14.95
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Accessible history of how the Web has developed over the last 50 years
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Covers both key technological developments and wider social changes influenced by the Web
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Will appeal to general readers looking for more information on the technology they use every day, experts in the tech field, Web professionals and students on media courses
Stickerbomb Skulls Studio Rarekwai (SRK)
• August / £15.95 • New, fully-peelable sticker book from the Stickerbomb team • Featuring over 300 specially commissioned stickers • Skulls are highly popular and ideal for the Stickerbomb treatment
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The Untold Stories Behind 29 Classic Logos Mark Sinclair
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August / £28.00 Presents 29 of the best-loved, most well-regarded and most enduring logos ever designed Each entry is based on first-hand interviews with the designers and clients involved in the project, offering a unique insight into the history and creation of these iconic logos Beautifully illustrated with images showing the whole design process, including working sketches
A Very British Revolution 150 Years of John Lewis
Jonathan Glancey
• September / £25.00
• Sole history of this great British institution • Published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the company • Unrivalled access to John Lewis' own archive of photography and ephemera.
Symbol
Mini Edition Steven Bateman and Angus Hyland
• August / £12.95 • An indispensable resource for designers working on identity systems • Features over 1,300 symbols organised in categories according to their visual form • Now in a handy compact format for quick use in the studio
Editorial Design
Digital and Print Cath Caldwell and Yolanda Zappaterra
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October / £19.95 Explains the process of editorial design for current and emerging digital formats Includes profiles and tips from the industry’s leading names, and insider knowledge of the latest rebranding designs Richly illustrated with international examples from across the spectrum, showing how classic design principles have been adapted for online and digital formats
Ways of Looking
How to Experience Contemporary Art Ossian Ward
• August / £9.95 • Practical guide that demystifies contemporary art • Aimed at beginners and those untrained in the history of art • Accessible and friendly tone • Beautifully illustrated
This is Bacon Kitty Hauser, illustrated by Christina Christoforou
• September / £9.95 • The story and work of this great artist is brought to life through specially commissioned illustrations • Includes 20 of the artist's key works • Text and illustrations are meticulously researched to ensure historical accuracy • Art history made visual and accessible
This is Gauguin George Roddam, illustrated by Sława Harasymowicz • August / £9.95 • The story and work of this great artist is brought to life through specially commissioned illustrations • Includes 25 of the artist's key works • Text and illustrations are meticulously researched to ensure historical accuracy • Art history made visual and accessible
Post-Photography
The Artist with a Camera
Robert Shore
• September / £24.95 • Focuses on 50 of the most innovative, contemporary artist-photographers from around the world • Examines key strategies employed by these artistphotographers • Richly illustrated with 300 photographs
Here Comes Mr. Cass Wilfred Cass • October / £17.95 • Major new autobiography from the eponymous founder of the Cass Sculpture Foundation • An insight into the life of a business stalwart and artistic visionary • Eloquently documents the journey from struggle to success in a career spanning seven decades
Cut & Paste (Paperback) 21st-Century Collage Richard Brereton and Caroline Roberts • August / £12.95 • Showcase book on cool collage in illustration, art and graphics • Collage is undergoing an enormous revival in artwork, music graphics and advertisements as well as fine art • Stunning imagery will be an inspiration to designers and illustrators • Will appeal to design professionals and students
Art Since 1980 (paperback) Peter R. Kalb
• August / £24.95 • Provides a global overview of contemporary art • Focuses on communities, individuals and how art reflects societal change • Features new artists from countries such as Asia and Latin America • Includes over 300 images
Vintage Knit
25 Knitting and Crochet Patterns Refashioned for Today Marine Malak with Geraldine Warner
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August / £17.95
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Stylish book featuring vintage knitting patterns, brought up-to-date
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Learn to knit elegant vintage styles in modern yarns
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Includes separates, dresses and accessories
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Inspiring photographs of each garment worn in contemporary style
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Beautiful clothbound hardcover format
The Sewists
DIY Projects from 20 Top Designer-Makers Josephine Perry
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September / £14.95 Includes 20 projects from the hottest sewists in the business, including Sarai Mitnick of Colette Patterns and freehand machine embroiderer Sophie Strong Gives insight into how these inspiring crafters turned their sewing passion into a job Clear step-by-step instructions on how to make the professional looking items at home With CD containing all the templates and patterns you need
Casual Sweet Clothes
Favourite Pieces for Every Day Noriko Sasahara
• August / £14.95 • Gorgeous tops, dresses, jackets and skirts with a designer edge • Create 18 simple but stylish casual garments • Instructions are divided into easy-to-follow steps and illustrated with clear diagrams • Includes full-size patterns
Print: Fashion, Interiors, Art Simon Clarke
• September / £30.00 • Features stunning prints from the worlds of fashion, interiors and art • Includes examples of different print techniques, from hand block printing to cutting-edge digital work • Interviews with designers look at the working processes behind the finished pieces • Sketches and work in progress show how the designs are developed
Fashion Design Research Ezinma Mbonu
• September / £19.95 • Demystifies the research process for fashion design students • Practical 'how-to' approach makes the book accessible • Inspirational images from designers and good practice from student sketchbooks
Fabric for Fashion
The Swatch Book Second Edition Clive Hallett and Amanda Johnston
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September / £65.00 Updated with more complete coverage of synthetic materials Bound into a sturdy folder, it features 120 fabric swatches, allowing students to feel and observe the properties of the main fabric types Accompanying information explains the difference between fabric weaves, weights and textures, along with a glossary of key terms A useful companion to Fabric for Fashion: The Complete Guide
100 Ways to Create a Great Ad Tim Collins
• August / £22.50 • A visual guide to concept creation, providing an invaluable resource for creatives at all levels • Includes 100 simple techniques to encourage creativity • Packed full of inspirational images from the world's best campaigns
Read Me
Ten Lessons for Writing Great Copy Roger Horberry and Gyles Lingwood
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September / £18.95 Packed with practical techniques designed to help anyone who works with words improve their writing Each chapter is a self-contained lesson that focuses on the craft basics of copywriting and combines explanation with exercises Reveals how to write copy for all media: from flyers to websites Includes contributions from top practitioners from a range of industries
Great Houses of England and Wales
Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd and Christopher Simon Sykes
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August / £40.00 Refreshingly informal and anecdotal text details the history of the houses and of the people who built and lived in them All illustrations specially photographed by renowned photographer Celebrates historic houses as they really are today, living organisms adapting to life in the 21st century Features Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey
Architectural Styles A Visual Guide Owen Hopkins
• August / £14.95 • Accessible, photo-led guide to architectural styles • Invaluable for both students and general readers • Covers buildings from the classical age to the present
Architectural Modelmaking 2nd Edition Nick Dunn
• September / £24.95 • This new edition includes more detailed 'how to' exercises • Expanded coverage of materials and techniques • Updated coverage of digital techniques
Architectural Drawing
2nd Edition David Dernie
• October / £24.95 • With more practical guides to basic drawing skills • More on tools and materials • More techniques • New, inspirational artworks from practicing architects
Drawing for Interior Design
2nd Edition Drew Plunkett
• October / £24.95 • Now with more practical guidance on basic techniques • More on production drawings • More step-by-step sequences • New case studies and inspirational examples
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October / £40.00 50 of the most recently completed influential house designs Includes photographs, plans of representative floors, sections, elevations and numerous construction details for each house All drawings are styled in a consistent way for easy comparison A bonus CD includes all the drawings as featured in the book on both .eps and .dwg (generic CAD) formats
Detail in Contemporary Staircase Design Paul Barton
• October / £40.00 • Packed with specially drawn plans, sections and detail illustrations • Includes a section on technical and structural issues • Includes a free CD-ROM with all drawings