Design

500 colour illustrations 30 x 26cm 304pp Hardback ISBN 978 0 500 094426 Thames & Hudson Ltd September £50.00

Steve Leung

Designing Asia and Beyond

Christina Koh Edited by Suzy Annetta

Chronicles 35 years of luxury architecture and design by Steve Leung, founder of one of Asia’s most successful design studios.

This major design monograph represents a comprehensive overview of 35 years of architectural, interior- and product-design work by Steve Leung, founder of Hong Kong-based Steve Leung Design (SLD). Spanning luxury residential developments and hotels to high-end restaurants and resorts, SLD’s work extends from Hong Kong to China and across Asia.

This book — organized by themes that re ect periods in Leung’s life and work — captures the essence of one of Asia’s most successful and entrepreneurial practices. Introductory texts frame projects presented in each chapter, based on interviews with Steve and other in uential creative and cultural gures, and are followed by illustrated project spreads that place each theme in context.

With over 1000 illustrations 24.5 x 17.2cm 576pp Paperback ISBN 978 0 500 296875 Thames & Hudson Ltd November £25.00

Design: The Whole Story

Edited by Elizabeth Wilhide

Revised and updated edition

A revised edition of this popular history of design, updated to re ect innovations since the book’s rst publication in 2016.

Design: The Whole Story takes a close look at the key developments, movements and practitioners of design around the world, from the beginnings of industrial manufacturing to the present day.

Organized chronologically, it locates design within its technological, cultural, economic, aesthetic and theoretical contextsUpdated to re ect design innovations since 2016.

• An international team of experts, including designers and critics, place design styles in the context of cultural and social developments, with illustrated timelines highlighting key in uences and events.

• Showcases the designers who best represent their eras, with in-depth analysis of why their works stand out from the crowd.

245 colour illustrations 27.5 x 21.6cm 240pp Hardback ISBN 978 0 500 023310 Thames & Hudson Ltd August £30.00

Drawing for Illustration

Martin Salisbury

An instructive book that examines the practice of drawing for illustration through case studies and sketchbooks, written by one of the world’s foremost experts and teachers on the subject.

This essential handbook explores the subject of drawing for illustration in-depth, with an emphasis on drawing as a skill and fundamental language that every illustrator should master. It aims to encourage students through examples and case studies, by showcasing the often-unseen world of draughtsmanship that underpins the nished graphic. From book illustration to graphic novels, caricatures to commercial design, it draws on contemporary sketchbooks, projects and historical examples to make the connection between the practice of drawing from observation and drawing from imagination.

Packed with visual inspiration, this book features detailed analysis of works by key illustrators from past and present including George Cruikshank, Toulouse-Lautrec, Ronald Searle and Sheila Robinson through to Laura Carlin, Alexis Deacon and Isabelle Arsenault, looking at the di ering roles drawing plays in their particular illustrative languages and how styles have changed over time.

284 colour illustrations 34 x 24cm 288pp Hardback ISBN 978 0 500 024232 Thames & Hudson Ltd August £40.00

Videogame Atlas

Mapping Interactive Worlds

Sandra Youkhana and Luke Caspar Pearson

A dazzling look at modern videogame worlds seen through an architectural lens, utilizing maps, diagrams and graphic illustrations to o er new perspectives on the art of virtual world building.

Videogame Atlas presents a journey through twelve well-known videogame worlds via panoramic maps, intricate exploded diagrams and detailed illustrations. The book o ers a playful new way of seeing these beloved virtual worlds using the practices and academic rigour that underpins realworld architectural theory.

Titles such as Minecraft, Assassin’s Creed Unity and Final Fantasy VII are explored in exhaustive detail through over 200 detailed illustrations of the micro and macro, each with supporting commentary and architectural theory. Taking in uence from high-end architectural monographs, the book is carefully designed to the smallest of details and its production is intricately executed.

340 colour illustrations 26 x 20cm 256pp Hardback ISBN 978 0 500 094358 Thames & Hudson Ltd August £30.00

The Quentin Blake Book

Jenny Uglow With unprecedented access to the artist’s entire archive, The Quentin Blake Book reveals the stories behind some of Blake’s most famous creations, while also providing readers with an intimate insight into the unceasing creativity of this remarkable artist.

• A unique celebration of Quentin Blake’s art that guides the reader through his extraordinary body of work and o ers a comprehensive review of seventy years of enormously diverse drawings and illustrations. • Includes recent unpublished work – a wide variety of subjects and moods, drawn and painted for public spaces and private exhibitions. • Places Blake’s work within a broader perspective, allowing an assessment and celebration of his place as an artist, illustrator and social commentator.

A fully illustrated overview of the life and work of the universally loved Quentin Blake, released ahead of the artist’s 90th birthday in December 2022.

Hello, Robot.

Design between Human and Machine

Mateo Kries Amelie Klein • An interdisciplinary look at robotics which reveals the ambivalences and contradictions inherent in this new technology • A plea for a concept of design that is dedicated to designing interactions and relationships between humans and machines • Includes a glossary with the most important terms surrounding the topic of robotics, including an extensive catalogue part.

260 illustrations 25 x 19cm 340pp Paperback ISBN 978 3 945 852507 Vitra Design Museum November £50.00

The New York Subway Map Debate

At Cooper Union April 20, 7:30 pm

Edited by Gary Hustwit Foreword by Paula Scher

The New York Subway Map Debate documents a pivotal event in design history: the 1978 debate between designer Massimo Vignelli and cartographer John Tauranac over the future of the NYC Subway Map. The book features the full transcript and discussions that followed (made possible by the recent discovery of a lost audio tape of the event) along with never-before-seen photographs of the evening by Stan Ries.

29 illustrations 22.9 x 12.7cm 140pp Paperback ISBN 978 0 989 532167 Plexi Productions September £35.00

Food & Drink Logos

A handbook of food and drink marks of identity

Compiled and edited by Counter-Print

22.3 x 17cm 168pp Paperback ISBN 978 1 915 392022 Counter-Print October £10.00

From Type to Logo

The best logotypes from around the world

Victionary When it comes to building a brand, logo design is often one of the rst few important steps in the creative journey. A key branding element used by many of the biggest companies around the world, a logotype revolves around a company’s name or initials and features typography as the main design approach.

• A showcase of branding projects featuring creative and unique logotypes from around the world • Insight into how the biggest brands utilise logotypes to establish a memorable and distinct identity • A reference point for aspiring and working designers with case studies combining the disciplines of typography and logos.

Illustrated in colour throughout 25.5 x 19cm 272pp Hardback ISBN 978 9 887 566595 VICTIONARY August £35.00

PALETTE mini 08 : Iridescent

Holographics in design

Explores the myriad of possibilities that result from multi-coloured illusions that shift with the viewer’s vantage point. Discover how some of the best designers are experimenting with holographic hues to generate visuals and objects that intrigue.

A compelling compilation of projects from around the world that have been brought to life by the rich spectra of Earth.

Features a variety of projects that utilise skin tones in exciting and engaging ways by recognising the artists, designers and brands who boldly embrace the beauty of going bare. Illustrated in colour throughout 14.8 x 10.6cm 672pp Paperback ISBN 978 9 887 462835 Victionary August £22.50

PALETTE mini 09 : Nature

New earth tone graphics

Illustrated in colour throughout 14.8 x 10.6cm 672pp Paperback ISBN 978 9 887 566588 Victionary August £22.50

PALETTE mini 00 : Nude

New skin tone graphics

Illustrated in colour throughout 14.8 x 10.6cm 672pp Paperback ISBN 978 9 887 462835 Victionary August £22.50

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01 Black & White

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02 Multicolour

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03 Gold & Silver

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04 Neon

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05 Pastel

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06 Transparent

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