From the legendary Tank Girl to live-action animations with Gorillaz, a Chinese contemporary opera to an exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, artist Jamie Hewlett is one of the most energetic figures of contemporary pop culture. With influences ranging from hip hop to zombie slasher movies, Hewlett emerged in the mid-1990s as co-creator of the zeitgeist-defining Tank Girl comic. With then-roommate Damon

Publikácia predstavuje dôležité témy textilnej produkcie od začiatku 20. storočia až po nové technológie 21. storočia s dôrazom najmä na autorskú textilnú tvorbu, ale i textilný priemyselný dizajn. Ponúka základný prehľad o dôležitých osobnostiach od boru v Československu i vo svete aj informácie o inštitúciách a podnikoch, ktoré sa podieľali na navrhovaní, výrobe či predaji textilných produktov. Venuje

A beautifully designed gift book devoted to the work of the renowned ceramics firm Wedgwood, which has thrived from 1759 to the present day. Looking back at key moments in Wedgwood’s design history, this book celebrates the manufacturer’s visual power and great design from its founding in 1759 to the present day. The name Wedgwood has come to stand for something far beyond its illustrious and energetic

The most comprehensive, fully illustrated book on women designers ever published - a celebration of more than 200 women product designers from the early twentieth century to the present day This glorious visual celebration of the most incredible and impactful design ever produced by women designers flips the script on what is historically considered a man\'s world. Featuring more than 200 designers

Whether it\'s diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry

Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool: through the stories of these five fabrics, Sofi Thanhauser illuminates the world we inhabit in a startling new way, travelling from China to Cumbria to reveal the craft, labour and industry that create the clothes we wear. From the women who transformed stalks of flax into linen to clothe their families in nineteenth century New England to those who earn their

In John Varvatos, the legendary designer reveals his perspective on how rock and roll music and style have influenced his own designs and fashion worldwide. Varvatos\' personally curated collection of more than 250 images are some of the most provocative ever shot by top rock photographers from the late 1960s to today, from the Rolling Stones to the Kings of Leon. The featured photographers are among

Examines every aspect of airline style, from the company liveries and interior designs of planes to advertising, haute couture and airborne haute cuisine. Divided into four sections covering fashion, food, interior design and identity, this book shows how airborne culture has changed since the 1920s.

Az iparművészet körébe tartozó ötvösségről még nem jelent meg ilyen összefoglaló tanulmánykötet, amely teljes részletességgel vezet be a korstílusokba, a szakma rejtelmeibe. Szól a drágakövekről, azok foglalásáról, mindenféle ötvöstechnikáról és nem utolsósorban az ötvösség díszítőanyagáról, a zománcról. \"Noha az ötvösművészetnek évszázadokon keresztül történelemformáló szerepe volt, nagyon kicsi

The New Boho Handbook guides readers in beautifully simple techniques for adding good vibes, and style to living spaces. Packed with hundreds of ideas for bringing positive energy to your home, the book features exercises and activities for thinking about rooms in new ways. With Justina\'s expert guidance, learn how to rearrange, paint, prop, and plant your way to a home that\'s fresh and inspiring.

Explore centuries of timeless textiles from the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes In the far east of France, close to the German and Swiss borders, lies the historic city of Mulhouse. During the early 19th century, it became one of the leading centres of textile manufacture in the country. Today it is home to the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes, a museum dedicated entirely to the history of fabric

A ground-breaking global survey of today’s most innovative artists working with text The inclusion of text in works of art was a revolutionary creative advancement of the twentieth century, with artists subverting traditional conceptions of ‘art’ and ‘writing.’ Younger generations of artists have continued to use the inherent readability of words to communicate ideas to viewers across a diverse array

A comprehensive look inside the art of the Diablo series, featuring never-before-seen concept art. The Art of Diablo features more than twenty years worth of stunning concept art from Diablo, Diablo II and Diablo III, plus never-before-seen concept, development, and environmental art. Explore new and familiar nightmares, discover monsters and demons, and descend into the hellish depths of the best-selling

Diana touched your elbow, your arm, covered your hand with hers. It was alluring. And she was disarmingly confiding. \"Can I ask you something? Nicholas, please be frank...\" Over his 30-year career at Condé Nast, Nicholas Coleridge has witnessed it all. From the anxieties of the Princess of Wales to the blazing fury of Mohamed Al-Fayed, his story is also the story of the people who populate the glamorous

Monocle\'s latest book will tell you where to find a top hotel--and also how to design or run your own. Both inspirational and packed with insight, it will be a must-have guide for the globally minded. Over the past decade, Monocle editors have been writing about--and staying in--plenty of hotels. They\'ve put to the test everything from cosy inns in the backstreets of Beirut to cutting-edge offerings

From Louis Vuitton\'s Second French Empire pageantry to the brand\'s Far East launch; from the classic LV travel chest to Nicolas Ghesquieres\'s trunk-inspired collection; and from the house\'s emblematic monogram, to recent creations merging it with daring designs from contemporary artists, this volume tells the story of Louis Vuitton, the fashion house that embodies the spirit of travel and quintessentially

Kreslená ilustrace je opět v kurzu! Grafické programy ji v 90. letech zatlačily téměř do role přežitku, počítačové triky se však již omrzely a dobu digitálních montáží či ploché vektorové grafiky opět střídá návrat tradičního řemesla – a opět k tomu přispívají počítače, nové technologie a Internet. Ilustrace jako nejpřirozenější prostředek pro vyjádření sdělení či příběhu má dnes svůj nezastupitelný

Colour is powerful - it can change our moods or raise our spirits. It can be positively life-enhancing, yet so many of us struggle with choosing the right shades for our home, instead falling back on a safe but unadventurous palette of bland neutrals. In this, his third book, celebrated interior stylist Hans Blomquist reveals his lifelong passion for colour and the way in which it can affect our emotions.

A glorious celebration of vibrant twentieth-century design, colour and pattern, Living Retro offers a privileged glimpse into a selection of fabulous retro-inspired homes around the world, from Palm Springs to Paris. Our passion for retro style shows no signs of fading. From the cerebral elegance of mid-century modern and the spare simplicity of Scandinavian retro design to the flamboyant opulence

Shoetopia is the ultimate book on designer shoes, exploring the ever-evolving world of footwear and the creative designers in it. Footwear design continues to be one of the most important and interesting areas of the fashion industry. This stunning book showcases the most exciting and innovative contemporary footwear designers from across the globe, from established, world-recognized brands like Jimmy