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A comprehensive guide to fabric manipulation aimed at fashion designers, textile artists, and sewing enthusiasts interested in pushing the boundaries of textile artistry

Aimed at fashion designers, textile artists, and sewing enthusiasts, this book is a comprehensive guide to a wide range of techniques for breathing new life into fabric. Providing both inspiration and practical know-how, it encourages you to experiment and adapt the techniques to suit your own creative vision. While some sections delve into technical explanations, these insights are intended to help you to understand and refine techniques, and even invent your own. In this sense, it’s more than a manual; it’s a resource that encourages exploration, helping you push the boundaries of textile artistry. With beautiful images and examples from accomplished designers and artists, this book is perfect for anyone passionate about fabric, whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out. Unlock a world of endless textile possibilities with this invaluable and beautifully illustrated resource!

This book presents tattoos in Japan with all their astounding richness and sophistication. The history of this unique folk art, its meaning, social background, and evolution as well as a collection of rare interviews with master tattooists made over the past thirty years.

In the world of tattoo art, few traditions can rival the elaborate and refined artistry of Japanese tattoos. In this richly illustrated book, The Japanese Tattoo, by the French historian and journalist who specialises in Japan and Korea Phillipe Pons, readers will find a wealth of detailed information about the history of this unique folk art, its relation to literature and art plus great colour photographs of their work. Remarkable for the richness of their iconography, the balance of their compositions, and their refinement in details, Japanese tattoos have seduced since the fifteenth century Western travellers, merchants and later, in the 18th and 19th century sailors, soldiers, eccentrics and artists such as Degas, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Yet, despite its cultural significance and aesthetic beauty, while recognised worldwide, tattoos don’t share in Japan itself the status and official recognition and support of other traditional art forms such as ‘the way of tea’, the flower arrangement (Ikebana), or Kabuki theatre. The book explains why and shows the historical influence of Japanese tattooing on the worldwide tattoo community and its integration into the modern global cultural landscape. Readers will learn about the shift from ‘brocade skins’ covering the entire body to the current Japanese tattoo renaissance where ‘one-point’ tattoos are favoured by young people which combine ancient motifs and anime, to the point where traditionalists are wondering if the ‘tattoo’ is losing its authenticity. With over 270 illustrations, this book is a powerful tribute to the artistry, skill, and enduring charm of Japanese tattooing. Perfect for tattoo enthusiasts, this comprehensive and visually stunning book is a must-have also for East Asian art lovers and those with an appreciation for cultural traditions. 

A comprehensive guide for aspiring jewelry designers and entrepreneurs covering branding, production, marketing, and more, with expert insights and real-life examples to help build a sustainable and successful jewelry brand

The ultimate guide for designers, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to break into the jewelry industry, this book is written by an experienced jewelry professional, the author of Sustainable Jewelry, published in 2022. Here the author goes beyond design techniques to address the essential business knowledge often missing from many emerging brands. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey, the author offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of building a jewelry brand from scratch. In this comprehensive handbook, you'll explore the full spectrum of topics necessary for success, from understanding the jewelry industry and trends to navigating business logistics like production, sales, and marketing. 

With practical advice on building your brand identity, understanding the market, and developing a collection, the book covers every critical element of starting a business. Chapters explore branding, communication strategies, and the intricacies of creating a business plan, ensuring you're well-prepared for the competitive world of jewelry. The book is enriched by interviews with industry experts, case studies, and real-life examples, offering invaluable insight and inspiration. Perfect for students, designers, and entrepreneurs, this practical guide provides the tools needed to turn your jewelry vision into a sustainable and successful brand.

This handbook uncovers the rich history of handmade type and the process of letterpress printing showcasing works of international top printers and designers. A source of inspiration for type designers, letterpress enthusiasts, design students, and craft lovers. 

Letterpress, a Chinese invention from the 10th century consisting in the use of movable types and adopted in the Western Hemisphere about 1440, forever transformed communication and the way and speed at which information is spread, paving the way for the modern press. This book explores the rich history and intricate process of letterpress printing with a curated list of classic movable types arranged in style order, highlighting the beauty and craftsmanship of contemporary typography. A handbook and source of inspiration for type designers, letterpress enthusiasts, design students, and craft lovers alike, it explains the revival of classical letterpress and its widespread use with a modern aesthetics in different forms of art and design such as books, posters, customised stationary, name cards and letterheads, to name a few. Including biographies and exclusive interviews, it also introduces prominent letterpress designers, artists, type foundries, and institutions from around the world, making it a treasure trove for graphic designers, typographers, self-publishing authors, and small presses as well. The future of letterpress promises to be a long and colourful one. Readers are invited to join this fascinating revival and be inspired by the enduring charm of letterpress and handmade type.

This handbook - the product of a master tailor’s lifetime of work - is a valuable resource for mastering the principles and techniques of traditional bespoke tailoring.

An essential tool for understanding and applying artisanal techniques to contemporary bespoke tailoring. Based on the practice and teaching experience of a master tailor, this thoroughly detailed book contains the fundamental principles of traditional sartorial garment construction: the art of designing, cutting, fitting, and finishing made-to-measure menswear. Constituting a return to precision in hand-crafted tailoring and a valuable practical guide for fashion students, professionals, tailoring lovers and sewing fans, it brings together a wealth of techniques that have been honed by three generations of this family of artisan tailors practicing their craft from 1915 to the present day. This comprehensive treatise includes chapters dedicated to body and garment measurements, how to craft patterns (including different techniques to adapt to the physical characteristics of each client), and how to create a wide range of classic styles of jackets, waistcoats, trousers and coats.

Based on the practice and teaching experience of a master tailor, this thoroughly detailed book contains the fundamental principles of traditional sartorial garment construction: the art of designing, cutting, fitting, and finishing menswear. Constituting a return to precision in hand-crafted tailoring and a valuable practical guide for fashion students, professionals and fashionistas, it brings together various techniques that have been honed by three family generations of artisan tailors practicing their craft from 1915 to the present day. This comprehensive treatise includes chapters dedicated to body and garment measurements, how to craft patterns (including different techniques to adapt to the physical characteristics of each client), and how to create a wide range of classic styles of jackets, waistcoats, trousers and coats.

Tattoos, perhaps one of the oldest forms of communication or body art, have had and still have different meanings. From healing powers to the identification of criminals, through myths and different beliefs or simply as a form of identification and affirmation of group belonging, tattoos are one of the most characteristic means of expression associated with sailors, soldiers, organized crime, gangs or urban tribes, as well as being a form of body adornment and expression of a lifestyle, philosophy or many people's beliefs.

By way of a clear, insightful text, this publication unveils the meaning of the tattoos that have lived on through the passage of time and that, even today, explain a lot about the person who wears them. After all, a tattoo is much more than a drawing on the skin; it’s a declaration of intent. From drawings that date back to the dawn of civilization to contemporary designs, each tattoo has a hidden story that this book is eager to reveal.

Best examples and uses of typography in motion for the digital environment.

Typography for the Screen features a wealth of creative typography projects for the digital screen, such as motion graphics, webpage design, and conceptual experiments, and explores typographic application in visual and information hierarchies within the digital screen environment. Exclusive interviews with designers and design studios integrate different knowledge and design philosophies, constituting a true source of inspiration for designers and students. It includes QR codes with links to the designers' videos and webpages with examples of the fonts they use.

Designers and students and top creatives can find in this book fresh trends, inspiring content and new sources of inspiration in the world of typography.

The World’s Best Typography: The Yearbook of the Type Directors Club of NY (published for the first time 1980) is a bible of inspiration for typography practitioners and enthusiasts. Within its pages, top creatives as well as publishers and students can find role models, fresh trends, inspiring content and new sources of inspiration. Readers will be inspired by the intersection of craftsmanship and creation, of classical skills and trailblazing innovations. Here, trends are identified and set, as the around 750 illustrations, 203 awarding-winning designs from 41 countries and 37 new fonts presented clearly illustrate. From kinetic typography to motion design, from packaging to magazines, from corporate design to architectural communication: the world's most creative people compete against each other here and the winning works are breathtaking. Previously divided into two competitions, one each for Communications Design and Typeface Design, the program is now a single competition consisting of three disciplines: Type Design, Typography and Lettering. This edition also includes a special index listing the principal typefaces used and the names of their designers. The Judges’ Choices section features the winning entries that have been singled out as each judge’s personal favorite; these pieces are accompanied not only by the judges’ comments but also by designer statements. The Award for Typographic Excellence is the ticket to the best agencies in the world. The yearbook also reflects the latest typography trends, sets standards, is a collector’s item and distinguishes its owners as visual thought leaders.

JURY MEMBERS

TDC70 Communication Design Jury
Maria Asare-Boadi: Art Director at Meta, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C.
Andy Chen: Partner at Isometric Studio, NYC (US), Taipei, Karachi
Mark De Winne: Creative Director at Relay Room / Multitudes, Singapore
Manija Emran: Co-Founder & Creative Director at Me & the Bootmaker, Los Angeles, London, Montreal & Paris
Emily Oberman: Partner at Pentagram, New York City
Tala Safie: Graphics and Multimedia Editor at The New York Times, New York, Lebanon
Yoshihisa Shirai: Graphic Designer, Professor, at Shirai Design Studio, Musashino Art University Tokyo

TDC70 Lettering Jury
Alanna Flowers: Lettering Artist & Designer at AGF Design Studio, New York City
Ricardo González Contreras: Artist/Designer at IT’S A LIVING, New York, Mexico City, Tokyo
Ilana Griffo: Co-owners at Goodtype (GOODTYPE), New York, Rochester, Austin
Ben Johnston: Artist & Designer, Cape Town / Toronto / New York
Ken-Tsai Lee: Associate professor, at ken-tsai lee design Lab/Taiwan TECH. Taipei
Lygia Pires: Lettering Artist, Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Lygia Pires Studio São Paulo
Arley Torsone: Letterer, Designerer, Illustratorer at Ladyfingers Letterpress, Colorado Springs, Providence, New York

TDC70 Type Design Jury
Nada Abdallah: Assistant Professor at College of Fine Arts and Design, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, Dubai and Beirut
Elí Castellanos: Font developer at CocijoType, Queretaro, London, Oaxaca
Jo De Baerdemaeker: Typeface designer, font developer and scholar at studio type, Antwerp, Lhasa and Hohhot
Cyrus Highsmith: Creative Director at Occupant Fonts, Providence, Tokyo, Osaka
Carolina Laudon: MFA Graphic Designer, Type Designer and Type Director at Laudon Design AB, Gothenburg, Stockholm
Sammy Or: Type Director at VMType, Hong Kong
Isao Suzuki: Director, Type Director at Type Project Inc., Tokyo

Designers and students and even top creatives can find in this book fresh trends, inspiring content and new sources of inspiration in the world of typography.

The World’s Best Typography: The Yearbook of the Type Directors Club of NY (published for the first time 1980) is a bible of inspiration for typography practitioners and enthusiasts. Within its pages, top creatives as well as publishers and students can find role models, fresh trends, inspiring content and new sources of inspiration. Readers will be inspired by the intersection of craftsmanship and creation, of classical skills and trailblazing innovations. Here, trends are identified and set, as the around 750 illustrations, 263 awarding-winning designs from 39 countries and 46 new fonts presented clearly illustrate. Designers from all over the world compete to appear in the book. Previously divided into two competitions, one each for Communications Design and Typeface Design, the program is now a single competition consisting of three disciplines: Type Design, Typography and, for the first time, Lettering, which has its own jury. The Award for Typographic Excellence is the ticket to the best agencies in the world. The yearbook also reflects the latest typography trends, sets standards, is a collector’s item and distinguishes its owners as visual thought leaders.

In one book you can see works from thirty-nine countries and regions, which include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Macau, Malta, Moldova, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela and Vietnam.

This edition also includes a special index listing the principal typefaces used and the names of their designers. The Judges’ Choices section features the winning entries that have been singled out as each judge’s personal favorite; these pieces are accompanied not only by the judges’ comments but also by designer statements. These components—along with this year’s chairs, Kimya Gandhi and Trisha Tan —exemplify the enormous vitality of the typography profession.

Extraordinary art and architecture installations from around the world.

Urban interventions establish strong links between the social and spatial spheres of cities, leading to interactions through which art and architecture make use of public spaces. This book presents a rigorous selection of projects, including installations, events and art works that have transformed streets, parks and derelict areas of cities all over the world into extraordinary public spaces, seeking people’s involvement through a wide variety of interactive and collaborative activities. Fully illustrated in color, the publication offers a global and comprehensive vision of 21st century cities, as they become meeting places full of creative possibilities.

An inspiring guide for learning to recognise and paint the beauty of wild flowers and the untamed nature that surrounds us.

Poppies, plantains, elderberries, chamomile, wild roses… These are just a few of the wildflowers that we come across in our gardens or during walks. For the watercolourist, however, their translucent petals and subtle hues are irresistible. In this inspiring how-to book, Gaëtane Nicoulin, a passionate watercolourist and lover of nature, teaches us how to recognise and paint wildflowers, providing readers with the watercolour techniques we need to paint flowers that grow naturally in fields and meadows. The author invites us to go out and encounter these flowers ourselves, sharpening our observation and interpretation skills and developing our own style. A valuable resource for artists at all levels, the book includes a step-by-step study of 20 plants and 5 detailed projects for creating floral compositions, in addition to specific painting techniques and tips. Gaëtane’s approach to flowers is also a celebration of the untamed nature that surrounds us, inviting us to observe and to depict wildflowers in simplified versions which capture their essence. In addition to encouraging us to engage in a more contemplative kind of painting, the book also offers recipes involving berries and flowers that teach us how to identify and enjoy the many benefits of nature.