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J. C. Moughtin

Urban Design: Method and Techniques

Marty Noble

Hatje Cantz, Koshiro Hatori, Paul Jackson

A small square of paper measuring six by six inches is the unprepossessing starting point for origami, the nearly two-thousand-year-old Japanese art of paper folding. From this modest material beginning, the origami master creates objects of fascinating intricacy and beauty--flying cranes and hopping frogs, complex geometric shapes and fruit forms--following the unwritten rule of never using scissors or glue. The ancient craft of origami came into a new stage of its long life in the 1990s as renowned galleries and museums began collecting the medium, gradually elevating it to the status of contemporary sculpture. This richly illustrated volume of full-color plates presents outstanding works by 60 masters of origami from 16 different countries. Contributing authors explore the fascinating diversity and complexity of the art of paper-folding in texts devoted to its history, the use of exquisite, handmade paper, folding techniques, and the role of origami as a source of inspiration for...

Interbook Business Publishing House is publishing a series of albums in Russian, English, German and French dedicated to traditional folk arts under the overall title Masterpieces of Russian Folk Art. Having absorbed the experience and talent of many generations, this folk art is constantly developing and renewing itself and can therefore be considered as living and contemporary art, whose artistic value forms the basis of our national culture. Each book in the series contains an overview, introducing the reader to the history and development of the genre, the creations of different generations and also to approximately 150 illustrations, which include the best works from both Russian museums as well as from private collections.

Richard T. Bynum

Book DescriptionThese original cartoons explore the lighter side of architecture, design and the construction industry. From the Far Side to Dilbert and from lawyer jokes to political humour, we have always been able to have a laugh at each other, ourselves and our professions. However, the design community has never really had a cartoon to call its own....until now! The cartoons cover all members of the construction industry and the book is irreverent in its wit. Clearly composed by someone who has been in the business for many years Bynum's observations demonstrate an extensive understanding of the entire business, without being one sided or vitriolic.

Book DescriptionVERSUS_ is an impressive confrontation between typography (FTS=Fonts) and image (Pix=Pictures). Presenting seventy typefaces by the German design studio MAGMA with accompanying photography from Christian Ernst, VERSUS_ features numerous examples of how these fonts can be applied. The book?s appendix contains not only a printed overview of all featured fonts, but also a CD-ROM on which every typeface appears digitally ? ready for free use in any layout. With VERSUS_ readers receive an extensive font catalog including a range of digital typefaces, inspiring examples and playful photography all bound by a plastic cover for one attractive price.

Jane Fulton Suri, Ideo

From IDEO, the global innovation and design firm responsible for such landmark products as Apple's first computer mouse, comes a primer in the observation method that keeps their practice human-centered and ever ingenious. People unconsciously perform ultraordinary actions every day, from throwing a jacket over a chair back to claim the seat, or placing something in the teeth when all hands are full. These "thoughtless acts" reveal the subtle but crucial ways people behave in a world not always perfectly tailored to their needs. Thoughtless Acts? is a collection of dozens of (often humorous) snapshots capturing such fleeting adaptations and minor exploitations. This method of observation demonstrates the kind of common-sense approach that can inspire designers and anyone involved in creative endeavors. Thoughtless Acts? is a privileged peek at how IDEO creates the people-friendly products, services, and spaces for which they are so widely recognized.

Marnie Fogg

Here is the first and only book to explore cutting-edge print design for fashion through the designer’s eyes—complete with interviews, exclusive archive material from international fashion houses, and full-color photographs of patterns. Innovators such as Eley Kishimoto and Jonathan Saunders explain their work, take us through their artistic process, and consider the relationship between fashion designer and print designer. Every page offers something beautiful and striking—motifs based on nature, others drawn from urban graffiti and graphics, and still more that go retro, abstract, or folkloric. The material is exquisite and invaluable to anyone interested in fashion and design.

Appeals to the international ceramics community - including more than 8,000 members of The American Ceramic Society Easy-to-understand techniques and inspiring ideas from an internationally known master artist, teacher and arts activist Brilliant full-color photos showcase finished pieces, ideas and instructions ceramists can easily apply to their own work Master artist Robin Hopper opens the door to his more than 50-year exploration of ceramics, and ceramists from every area of the field benefit from this intriguing "best of" guide. Through Hopper's innovative insight and personal reflection, ceramists learn the "hows" and "whys" behind his artistry. The book also provides a portrait of the artist, and the fascinating journey of his life, presenting readers with a true compilation of this master artists' life work. This book: *Brings ceramists into the mind of a renowned artist, inspiring and encouraging artists to push themselves further in their work *Introduces readers...