The Sovereignty of Scent, Design Your Invisible Atmosphere for Focus, Calm, and Connection
Signature, Find Your Style, Own Your Presence, Ignore the Noise
Signature: Find Your Style, Own Your Presence, Ignore the Noise is a timeless manifesto for anyone ready to step beyond imitation and claim their true identity. In a world overflowing with trends, opinions, and distractions, this book offers a clear path to cultivating authenticity, refining personal style, and building presence that commands respect without performance. Through seventeen thought-provoking chapters, it explores the disciplines of silence, integrity, confidence, and discernment, guiding readers toward a life immune to fleeting fashions and rooted in enduring values. This is not a manual for chasing relevance; it is a companion for creating resonance. It challenges you to refine your essence, articulate your values, and embrace the freedom of living declaratively. Whether you are a professional seeking clarity, a creative resisting conformity, or simply someone yearning to stand firm in your truth, Signature empowers you to inscribe your mark upon the world - unrepeatable, undeniable, and free.
The Mood Wardrobe, Curate Your Closet, Cultivate Your Mindset
The Mood Wardrobe: Curate Your Closet, Cultivate Your Mindset is a modern guide to intentional living through the lens of clothing and psychology. Blending color theory, emotional regulation, and mindful lifestyle practices, this book shows how your wardrobe can become a powerful tool for shaping mood, identity, and daily energy. Each chapter explores how colors, textures, fits, and rituals influence emotional states, offering practical strategies to align your inner world with your outer expression. Rather than chasing fleeting fashion trends, The Mood Wardrobe invites readers to cultivate a closet that reflects authenticity, resilience, and calm. It emphasizes decluttering as emotional release, shopping with intention, and dressing as a form of self-care. With a focus on wellness-adjacent living, the book reframes clothing as more than fabric-it becomes a mirror, a ritual, and a mindset laboratory. This is not a book about what's "in" or "out." It is about what feels right, what empowers, and what restores balance. By curating your wardrobe with mindfulness, you cultivate a lifestyle that is both stylish and emotionally sustainable. Perfect for readers seeking clarity, creativity, and confidence, The Mood Wardrobe is a fresh take on fashion as wellness-an invitation to dress with purpose and live with presence.
Little Book of Patek Philippe
There is one brand that is immediately recognized as the last word in luxury Swiss watchmaking - Patek Philippe. For over 180 years, the watchmaker has been creating some of the most sought-after, finely crafted and innovative models in the luxury watch market. From its origins in Geneva as an artisan business to its position today as a brand of global renown, Little Book of Patek Philippe tells the story of these masterpieces of design. One hundred images showcase every iconic model - Nautilus, Calatrava, Aquanaut, Golden Ellipse and more - and celebrity fans from Albert Einstein to Drake. Expert text reveals the brand's history, key moments and future.
Paul Poiret
An immersion into Paul Poiret's creative universe, this book explores the renowned fashion designer's audacity and artistic power through fashion, decorative arts, perfume, celebration, and even gastronomy, in the vibrant cultural context of the first decades of the twentieth century. Poiret (1879-1944) is widely credited with bringing fashion into the modern age, and his work continues to inspire today.Highlighting Poiret's lasting influence on contemporary designers, this volume offers a captivating experience, through a selection of works, documents, and testimonies. It draws on the vast collections of the Mus矇e des Arts D矇coratifs in Paris (fashion, textiles, furniture, drawings, photographs, illustrations, and posters), exploring the different themes that marked Poiret's life and work. From his fascination with the Ballets Russes and his artistic collaboration with Raoul Dufy to the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, as well as his stylistic influences, this book examines the inspirations and creations of a figure whose work continues to fascinate.
Clothesville: John Simons' London
Original, independent and unwavering, John Simons is among the most important figures in British menswear. For seventy years he has stayed true to the influences that first moved him as a teenager -- jazz, modernism and Ivy League clothes. That vision has never been about standing still. Simons designed his own ranges while still a teenager, began travelling to the United States for clothing in the 1960s, sourced export-only lines from British manufacturers, and presented it all with clarity, care and wit. His shops have always reflected that same sense of purpose, inspiring generations of customers and shaping the look of modern British style. This guide maps his journey -- from Dalston to Marylebone and points between. It charts coffee bars and jazz clubs, encounters with beatniks and bohemians in the Soho of the 1950s, and the rehearsal rooms, markets and cinemas that formed the wider backdrop. But always, it follows the sequence of shops that expressed his vision, from the earliest ventures to the celebrated Covent Garden store. Drawn from interviews with John Simons, Clothesville captures the world he created and sustained, one that endures today in the shop run by his son, Paul, which still bears the family name. Part map, part history, and part tribute, Clothesville is both a guide to the city and a portrait of a singular shopkeeper whose influence runs through more than half a century of London style.
The Garden Of Hours
The Garden of Hours is an entirely imaginary grimoire, a fantastical garden that exists only in the space between day and night, dreamed into being by fairies, witches, and wandering spirits. Within its pages are forty magical hours, each devoted to a singular, otherworldly flower-some rooted in imagination, others whispered into existence by the unseen. Illustrated in the style of 14th-century illuminated manuscripts, the book blends botanical wonder with mystical elements, cryptic marginalia, and alchemical symbols. Every hour tells a story, recorded by imagined alchemists, warlocks, and herbalist witches, revealing secrets of time, nature, and the fantastical. The Garden of Hours invites yor curiosity to wander among luminous petals, glowing dew, whispering leaves, and ethereal blooms, offering a glimpse into a world where the ordinary is entirely transformed by imagination, and every flower holds a secret known only to the dreamer.
Introduction to Textile Design
The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the vast and creative world of textiles. It begins with the basic concepts of textile and fabric design, exploring the types of fibres and fabrics used across the world. The text then delves into the rich traditions of Indian textiles, tracing their evolution from ancient handlooms to modern industrial processes. Readers are introduced to the art and science of weaving, including its techniques, machinery, and the role of the Industrial Revolution in transforming textile production. The chapters on weaving design composition, rugs, and carpet weaving highlight both traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation. The book also covers decorative textile arts such as fabric painting, stencil and block printing, batik art, embroidery, and tie-dye, celebrating the cultural diversity and artistry embedded in these practices. Further, it explains colour theory, design principles, and modern digital tools and software used in textile design today. A special focus is given to the textile industry in India, its economic significance, and the role of textile designers in shaping contemporary fashion and interiors. The concluding chapters list top institutes in India and abroad that offer professional courses in textile design, serving as a guide for aspiring designers. Overall, this book is an essential resource for students, educators, and professionals in textile design-combining theory, tradition, creativity, and technology in one comprehensive volume.
The Little Graphic Design Book
This pocket guide offers clear, practical references for graphic designers, students, and print professionals. It includes key terms, charts, and quick guides on typography, color, layout, printing, and digital production-everything needed to support confident and efficient design work.
Michael Schwab, Creating the Hero
A 50-year retrospective of the graphic art and design of Michael Schwab Studio, this large format book includes over 200 color plates revealing hand-drawn preliminary sketches and Polaroid photos of his models that are the basis of his work. Together, they open a window into Schwab's studio and his world of heroic and iconic characters. Truly coffee table worthy.Clients include: Amtrak, Apple, Major League Baseball, Levi Strauss & Co, National Parks Service, Nike, The North Face, NY Metropolitan Opera, Pebble Beach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Robert Redford, The San Francisco Opera, Scribners, Turner Classic Movies, US Dept. of the Interior, 2002 Winter Olympic Games.Michael's work included in these permanent collections: San Francisco Palace of the Legion of Honor: Achenbach Collection, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Library of Congress Permanent Collection, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.Various Exhibits: WILD WEST: Plains to the Pacific 2016 Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; Images of America 2004 Sundance, Utah; One Man Show 2001 San Francisco Palace of the Legion of Honor; Moscow International Poster Triennale 1992; Colorado International Triennale 1989; 12th International Poster Biennale 1998 Warsaw; Triennial of Posters 1994 Toyama, Japan; Pacific Wave California 1987 Italy; XIV Biennale Des Arts Graphiques 1990 Brno, Czechoslovakia; World's Most Memorable Poster Exhibit 1992 Paris.
Little Book of Gucci by Tom Ford
The legendary ten years Tom Ford spent at the helm of Gucci is one of the most significant decades in fashion history. Credited as the creative director who made the brand synonymous with sexiness, Ford flooded the runway and red carpet with slashed-to-the-waist silk shirts, sumptuous velvet tailoring, sheer flowing tunics, skin-flashing cut-outs, and even Gucci-branded G-strings. Celebrity fans included Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, with Rihanna, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Russell now seeking out rare archival pieces from these prized collections. Little Book of Gucci by Tom Ford deep dives every season, with over 100 images of all the cult designs, accompanied by expert text exploring the forever appeal of this sensual and eternally cool era.
Little Book of California Style
From the boardwalk to the red carpet, and from the desert to the mountains, California is a state of staggering variety - and that applies to its fashion, too. The fashion story of the golden state features everything from Levi's, skateboarding and West Coast hip-hop to Barbie, old Hollywood and Chicano style. With over 100 images exploring California's most iconic inhabitants, designers and signature styles, and with chapters on shopping and what to wear, this gorgeous book captures this starry state's style DNA.
The Ladies' Complete Guide To Crochet, Fancy Knitting, And Needlework
In an age where the art of textile crafts often feels like a whisper from the past, this republished gem breathes life into the intricate world of Victorian crafts. Imagine the delicate interplay of yarn and needle, as you explore a treasure trove of crochet patterns and fancy knitting techniques that once adorned the parlours of 19th century homes. Out of print for decades, this restored edition by Alpha Editions is a cultural treasure, meticulously revived for today's and future generations. Dive into a world where needlework instructions are not merely tasks but a form of storytelling, echoing the elegance of Victorian era fashion. The pages unfold with a rich tapestry of women's craft hobbies, offering both beginner crochet projects and more advanced textile arts. This is not just a reprint; it is a collector's item that captures the spirit of handmade fashion, resonating with both casual readers and avid collectors of classic literature. The historical significance of this work is profound, bridging the gap between past and present. As you turn each page, you are not only learning the skills cherished by the likes of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman and Elizabeth Gaskell but also preserving a piece of cultural history. Whether you're drawn to the allure of 19th century needlework or the timeless beauty of fancy knitting techniques, this book offers an enchanting journey into the heart of Victorian creativity.
John Baskerville, Type-Founder And Printer, 1706-1775
In the heart of eighteenth-century England, a revolution was quietly unfolding-not on battlefields, but in the printing presses of Birmingham. This biography of John Baskerville, a visionary type-founder and printer, invites readers into the world of typography innovations that forever altered the landscape of the English printing industry. Baskerville's story is not merely one of ink and paper; it is a testament to the power of design and precision, influencing contemporaries like William Caslon and even crossing the Atlantic to touch the work of Benjamin Franklin. For historians of typography and printing enthusiasts alike, this narrative offers a rich tapestry of the history of printing, detailing the meticulous craftsmanship that defined an era. Baskerville's legacy, long out of print, resurfaces in this edition republished by Alpha Editions, restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering an unparalleled glimpse into Birmingham's printing history. Whether you're a casual reader intrigued by the nuances of type design history or a classic-collection buyer seeking a piece of cultural heritage, this work captures the essence of a pivotal moment in time. Baskerville's innovations continue to resonate, reminding us that the beauty of the printed word is as much about the unseen art of its creation as it is about the stories it tells.
The William Goldberg Way
Nearly a century after William Goldberg was born in Sheepshead Bay, more than 75 years after earning his first chance as a young diamond cutter, and 50 years after establishing the business that would forever change the American diamond trade, Mr. Diamond lives on. "The William Goldberg Way" provides a look behind the scenes of a legendary jeweler, it tells the exciting story of a pioneer and a modern Renaissance man and it is a treasure trove for all lovers of exclusive jewelry and those with a taste for the finer things in life.
Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery
This lavish survey of Vivienne Westwood jewellery evokes the heady blend of luxury and rebellion that is the house's signature style. Whether a skillfully rendered safety--pin brooch, a hand--strung "broken" pearl necklace, or the iconic Westwood orb in crystal, these are pieces that define the house's codes. The book centers on specially photographed vignettes, interspersed with catwalk shots and images of Westwood herself wearing her pieces to form a compendium that will inspire and inform any jewellery or fashion aficionado.Following an introduction by renowned fashion journalist Alexander Fury, which acquaints readers with the recurring motifs, techniques, and inspirations of the world of Vivienne Westwood jewellery, the book presents some two hundred pieces arranged by theme. From punk masterworks, such as the "Hardcore Paperclip Earrings" and "Chaos Necklace," through the pastel--toned "Flower Skull Necklace" and "Rubber Earrings," to the recycled-can "Simone Earrings" and the pagan "Conkers Necklace," contemporary creations mingle with reimagined classics. A full range of jewellery is included: necklaces, pendants and chokers; earrings and nose rings; brooches, pins, badges, and medals; tiaras and coronets; bejeweled sunglasses; cuffs and bangles. Each piece is identified with its name, fashion season, and what is often an extraordinary range of materials. Through evocative still-life vignettes and close--ups, images of catwalk models, and stunning portraits of Vivienne Westwood, this glittering volume welcomes readers to a vibrant world that draws on the house's rich heritage.
Our Q&A a Day (Hearts)
Create a three-year keepsake time capsule of your romantic relationship by writing just one sentence a day in this thoughtful guided journal. A charming journal for you and your significant other, Our Q&A a Day provides a variety of questions that you can answers together or individually, with enough space for you and your partner to jot down a one- or two-sentence response. Simply turn to the day's date and respond to the writing prompt. When the year ends, go back to the beginning and start again.! Questions about your relationship goals, history, and moments big and small include: Where would you like to travel with your partner?What does your partner's laugh sound like?What is your top priority today?Over a three-year period, you can see how your answers compare, contrast, and change as you create a lasting keepsake of your relationship. Our Q&A a Day offers a unique opportunity to capture the myriad moments and milestones that you experience together year after year.
Yummy Tummy
Mignon's first art book, it includes his original and commercial illustrations presented in full-color. From healthy charm, fresh and beautiful illustrations, to portraits so sexy that you'll want to eat them, this book is just chock full of what the title YUMMY TUMMY suggests. Including new illustrations, a making-of corner, as well as interviews, this is a must-have for fans and illustrators alike!
Vitra
The in-depth story of one of the world's most innovative and influential design companiesIn the recent history of contemporary design and architecture, no company has had more influence than Vitra. From the 1950s to the present day, Vitra has worked with succeeding generations of designers - from Ray and Charles Eames to Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid, to Ron Arad, Jasper Morrison, and Virgil Abloh. With its forward-thinking approach, Vitra has defined and shaped the way that we live and work.Written by Deyan Sudjic, Vitra: The Anatomy of a Design Company, tells the story of the three generations behind Vitra. Driven by a sense of cultural and social mission, Vitra has had a major influence on every aspect of contemporary design, from architecture to graphics, photography, product design, and the landscape.It has shaped our understanding of such major figures as Jean Prouv矇 and Verner Panton. It has encouraged designers at the start of their careers including Jasper Morrison and Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. It has safeguarded the archives of such key figures as Luis Barragan and Alexander Girard, and built one of the world's most important design museums.The book also features inserts written by design consultant and writer Karen Stein, as well as a photographic essay by acclaimed architectural photographer Iwan Baan.Spanning more than 450 pages and over 400 illustrations, this substantial volume covers Vitra's working relationship with designers, the rich architectural heritage of the Vitra Campus, with buildings by Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, and Alvaro Siza. It provides an essential account of contemporary design history, offers a unique insight into the role of design in business, and documents the nature of a design process that results in successful products.
On the Edges of Graphic Design from A--Z
Filled with hundreds of entries covering the wide-reaching and far-flung margins of graphic design, this book offers a definitive outlook from the A--Z design center in BerlinThis book traces the past, present and future of alternative graphic design at the hands of a multidisciplinary and international design community and its artistic and community-building practices at A--Z Presents, a Berlin-based space for experimental graphic design. Assuming the form of an "index for alternative graphic design," the book offers a comprehensive view of the wide range of activities performed by a multitude of graphic designers and visual artists from diverse backgrounds, ages and career standings in the past six years. The first part, "A--Z," features all the activities and events initiated by A--Z, with contributions from designers like Na Kim, Niklaus Troxler and the Rodina, and over 100 entries in between. The second part, titled "--?," features 32 international designers, including April Greiman, Richard Niessen and Loraine Furter, to envision the future of graphic design.
Eternal Jewels
A stunning collection of jewellery from around the world that showcases some of the finest examples of their kind -- a must for the collector or connoisseur. Eternal Jewels celebrates the World Jewellery Museum's 20th anniversary, inviting readers into the poetic vision of founder Lee Kangwon, whose museum is known as the 'Jewel of Seoul'. Published here for the first time, the book presents extraordinary pieces alongside Lee's untold stories from her diplomatic travels across four continents. For Lee Kangwon, a collector and poet, each acquisition represents a spiritual journey transcending borders. The museum's aesthetic presentation reflects her poetic sensibilities, rooted in Korean traditions of meditation on beauty as a path to spiritual purity. From Colombian emerald mines and Tibetan temples to her family's royal heirloom jewels, the collection spans centuries and civilizations. Each piece - whether a ceremonial headpiece or intimate talisman - carries profound cultural significance and human connection. Through this carefully curated anthology, Lee fulfills her museum's mission to spread light full of beauty and wonder through jewelry, creating bridges between cultures, past and present, material and spiritual realms.
An Informal Guide to Workwear
An Informal Guide to Workwear offers a fascinating overview of some of the most important workwear pieces, discussing their history, function, construction, and materials. Workwear has transcended its utilitarian roots to become a staple in modern wardrobes. Originally designed for labor-intensive jobs, today's workwear blends durable, well-made, and sustainable clothing with fashion. In a world of increasingly fast fashion, workwear provides a sustainable alternative as a statement of endurance and quality. An Informal Guide to Workwear explores the links to the past and the incredible history of how this style became a staple. Workwear pieces include: berets, popularized by Claude Monet and Che Guevara, among othersblue jeans, America's sartorial gift to the worldthe siren suit, famously worn by Winston Churchill during the warthe shop coat, donned by Christian Dior in a show of democratic solidarity with the workers in his atelierFeaturing vibrant illustrations by Michael Parkin, this book is perfect for anyone interested in discovering more about the history of fashion and style.
The Germans - Beautiful Machines
Explore the legacy of German automotive excellence through 50 iconic cars that have defined design, innovation, and culture.German automotive design has been a defining force in shaping the cultural and industrial landscapes of the 20th and 21st centuries. From the post-war innovation that brought us the Volkswagen Beetle to the sophisticated engineering marvels of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, German cars have not only been machines--they've been symbols of innovation, precision, and cultural influence.The Germans - Beautiful Machines explores this legacy in detail, presenting a curated selection of 50 iconic German-built cars from the 1920s to the early 2000s. Each vehicle tells a story of its time, reflecting critical moments in design, culture, and technological advancement.
Pixels and Purpose
In a world obsessed with technology, our greatest advantage is the one thing we can't automate: our humanity.The future is being written in two languages-the code of pixels and the conscience of purpose. This book is the essential blueprint for anyone who refuse to choose between the two, offering a guide to cultivate human connection and creativity amidst digital transformation. It proves that our ultimate success will be measured not by what we create, but by who we become along the way.
Brilliance: Jewelry Art and Fashion
A stunning visual journey through four millennia of jewelry as told through the exemplary collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, BostonFrom ancient Egyptian broad collars to contemporary studio pieces, jewelry has been used as a powerful communication tool across millennia--and around the world. The renowned collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, showcases global stories of human ingenuity through an incredible array of jewelry designs, materials and techniques. Each object boasts a unique history of its own; when considered side by side, however, they speak to one another, these cross-cultural and multigenerational conversations inviting the reader to consider new insights and fresh perspectives on the art form.Brilliance explores jewelry as a messenger, a decorative art and an object of adornment over the course of four thousand years. This catalog features more than 100 works in the MFA's collection, exploring their makers, their uses and their meanings in three curatorial chapters complete with gorgeous reproductions of the works. Object spotlights written by celebrated art historians and artists working in the field today accompany these essays, with writing by Joyce J. Scott, Helen Drutt, Melanie Grant and many more. In championing the breadth and depth of the MFA's collection, Brilliance includes both exquisitely humble and extraordinarily detailed objects that together illustrate the timeless human desires to self-fashion, collect and create. Included are works by Alexander Calder, Art Smith, Elsa Peretti, Ren矇 Boivin, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co. and many others. Whether in silver or gold, pearls or plastic, jewelry tells many multifaceted stories about its makers, wearers, collectors and, ultimately, human nature as a whole.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Each womenswear collection from Jean Paul Gaultier--125 in all--is celebrated through runway photography that reveals the visual drama and creative extremes of his designs Jean Paul Gaultier (b. 1952) is a renowned French fashion designer known for his avant-garde and boundary-pushing creations--one of his most iconic works is the conical bra that found fame on Madonna's "Blond Ambition" tour in 1990. Often referred to as fashion's enfant terrible, he reenergized and reimagined the possibilities of fashion starting in the late 1970s, blurring boundaries between masculine and feminine, and between "high" and "low" culture, and celebrating models of different ethnicities and ages. This book--the tenth volume in the acclaimed Catwalk series--opens with a concise history of the house and a brief biographical profile of Jean Paul Gaultier before diving into a rich visual exploration of the collections. Each collection is introduced by a short essay citing its influences and highlights and is illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images that showcase the hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks, and set designs--and, of course, the top fashion models and celebrities who walked runways in his clothes, from Linda Evangelista, Madonna, Kate Moss, and Bjork to Gigi and Bella Hadid. Cloth-bound in the Gaultier house's signature marini癡re stripes and featuring more than 1,000 photographs, the book is a testament to the creative genius of a fashion legend.
At Home in the 17th Century
The tangible world behind the paintings: a fresh look at the 17th century through the real objects of everyday lifePublished with Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. What household belongings did people own in the 17th century? At Home in the 17th Century opens the door to everyday domestic life and brings the reader closer to the people of the time--from everyday objects such as combs and brooms used for personal care and household chores, to wedding rings and christening gifts that marked important life events. Instead of familiar idealized genre paintings, this book focuses on real life. Accompanying the eponymous exhibition at the Rijksmuseum, this book, designed by Irma Boom, includes commentary from several of the museum's curators delving into the world behind the paintings: the residents and the objects that surrounded them. What people left behind--furniture, utensils and even pottery fragments found in cesspools--gives a picture of how they furnished and used their homes. The result is an intimate look behind the front door of the 17th century--into a world that is sometimes surprisingly recognizable, but often radically different as well.
Vivienne Westwood
This beautifully illustrated book tells the incredible story of Dame Vivienne Westwood a British fashion designer largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. Traditionalist, provocateur, utterly contemporary: Vivienne Westwood was one of British fashion's most famous - and most contradictory - designers. The woman who helped create punk clocked up over four decades on the cutting edge and produced some of modern style's most recognisable looks. Westwood came to worldwide attention when she made clothes for the boutique that she and Malcolm McLaren ran on King's Road, which became known as Sex. Their ability to synthesize clothing and music shaped the 1970s UK punk scene, which included McLaren's band, the Sex Pistols. She viewed punk as a way of "seeing if one could put a spoke in the system". Westwood opened four shops in London and eventually expanded throughout Britain and the world, selling a varied range of merchandise, much of which would promote her passionate support for political causes such as the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Climate change and various important Civil Rights groups. This is her amazing story...
The Future of Storytelling
The first, foundational book on the next media renaissance, from one of the foremost thought leaders at the intersection of storytelling and technology. These days we don't want to just watch our media--we want to be a part of it. To touch, feel, and test our surroundings, to make decisions that directly affect the story's outcome. Immersive events--such as the Stranger Things Experience and productions like Punchdrunk's Sleep No More--are growing at such a staggering rate that their revenue will soon outpace film and television combined. Investors, creators, and technology leaders from the likes of Apple, Facebook, and Netflix have quietly invested billions of dollars in this new medium. But what makes immersive experiences so appealing, and why? What does it say about us as a culture? And who is behind this revolution in entertainment? For more than ten years, Charles Melcher, founder and director of Future of StoryTelling (FoST), has been invited into the studios, garages, offices, and academic corridors where the rules of storytelling are being rewritten. And in this eye-opening book, he has curated a selection of the very best immersive experiences from around the world--Meow Wolf in the United States, teamLab in Japan, Hobbiton in New Zealand, and many more. It's a celebration of both the projects themselves and the extraordinarily creative people who have brought them to life, and a clarion call to better understand and appreciate this paradigm-shifting moment and the opportunities immersive entertainment offers for the next generation of creators, businesspeople, and audiences.
Herm矇s Philosophy
Herm癡s Philosophy takes you on a stunning visual journey through the history and inner workings of the world's most exclusive fashion and luxury brand. Herm癡s Philosophy takes you on a stunning visual journey from the birth of a family enterprize to the ascension of the world's most exclusive fashion and luxury brand. A history not only of the fashion house, but also of the famous models, design techniques, and collections that it brought to the stage, this is a richly illustrated document of the principles that made Herm癡s what it is today. These pages include archival material, vintage ads, direct testimonials, original photographs, and unpublished interviews revealing the true identity of Herm癡s. Discover the secrets of Herm癡s success, a long and faithful marriage between tradition and innovation, coupled with a highly effective communication strategy for products that allows them to speak for themselves. The perfect coffee-table book for fans of luxury goods and fashion. Following the successful Rolex Philosophy (ISBN 9781788842396) in the Fashion Philosophy series.
Gentlemen of Style
There is no age limit on great style. Gentlemen of Style is your front-row seat to the effortlessly cool, endlessly inspiring world of men over 40 who prove that looking sharp only gets better with time. Exploring the iconic style of 60 modern gentlemen, including Samuel L. Jackson, Johnny Cash, Paul Weller, Jeff Goldblum, and many more, discover how clothes tell the story of lives well lived - whether perfectly tailored suits, laid-back casuals, or bold, boundary-pushing looks, these men bring their A-game to every outfit. With over 120 stunning photographs and behind-the-scenes stories that capture the personality, wisdom and elegance of these iconic men, Gentlemen of Style shows that confidence and creativity never go out of fashion.
Brands in the Age of AI
In this trailblazing reference, distinguished professor and seasoned brand strategist Mark Kingsley expertly guides you through the complexities of AI in branding. Brands in the Age of AI is a timely survey of how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing branding, consumer engagement, and loyalty. Through thought-provoking discussions, Kingsley reveals how AI-powered personalization, automation, and data analytics are reshaping the way brands connect with consumers. With AI, brands can now predict preferences, respond in real-time, and deliver highly tailored experiences, but Kingsley also raises crucial questions about the ethical use of AI and maintaining authentic consumer relationships in a technology-driven world. Whether you are a marketer, business leader, or branding professional, Kingsley's expertise in digital transformation provides the roadmap you need for integrating AI into branding while keeping the consumer at the center of each decision. Inside, you will find: Wide-ranging analysis of AI's role in branding: Understand how AI technology enables personalization, responsiveness, and predictive branding.Discussion on the effects of AI use: Consider possible results from the effect of AI on the interplay between brands, people, and digital agents.Real-world examples: Learn from brands located across the spectrum of AI-powered branding strategies.With Brands in the Age of AI, gain valuable insights into the future of branding to help businesses remain competitive and consumer-centered in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace. The School of Visual Arts (SVA) Masters in Branding book series offers an insightful and accessible exploration of branding as both an art and a science, highlighting the multidisciplinary approach that defines the program. This series brings together the insights and expertise of leading practitioners, scholars, and students in the field of branding, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest theories, strategies, and practices. Each book in the series focuses on a unique aspect of branding, from cultural and social influences to technological advancements and market trends, reflecting the innovative spirit of the SVA's Masters in Branding program. By showcasing a diverse range of perspectives and case studies, the series aims to inspire readers to think critically and creatively about the role of branding in shaping consumer perceptions and experiences. Also available from the series: The Meaning of Branded Objects and A History of Brands.
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook, 17th Edition
The industry bible for graphic arts professionals, with pricing guidelines and information on business, ethical, and legal issues--in a new, updated edition with essential information on AI, NFTs, social media, and more. For over 50 years, the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook has been an indispensable resource for graphic arts, communication design, and illustration professionals. As the graphic art marketplace continues to evolve with the changing digital and print media landscape, the need for up-to-date information on business, ethical, technical, and legal issues is greater than ever. The content of the 17th Edition has been updated and expanded to create a resource that is relevant to how graphic artists work today: New content addressing generative AI and ways to protect your work.How to develop a business plan.A new section on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how artists are using them to maximize their income.The addition of the following sub-disciplines: public art, mural art, and social media design & marketing.Realistic pricing guidelines to help the self-employed create a sustainable livelihood and plan for times of economic uncertainty.Current U.S. salary information and freelance rates by discipline.Up-to-date copyright registration information, including an explanation of the Copyright Claims Board and how to use it.Model contracts and forms to adapt to your specific needs.Eight new interviews with diverse and self-employed graphic artists.A QR code to access future updates that will be available on the Graphic Artists Guild website.This new robust edition also includes a dedication to industry legend Cheryl D. Miller and a foreword by industry luminary Debbie Millman, best known as the host of the podcast Design Matters, along with a wealth of contributing writers who offer tips on and insight into today's most pressing topics.
Becoming the Product
Parsing digital scholarship from aesthetic branding and market-driven content, Billuart investigates the future of internet research in the digital ageBy examining the pioneering work of early net critic Geert Lovink and the influencer-style approach of internet theorist Joshua Citarella, as well as the practices of Alex Quicho and Sophie Public, Morgane Billuart delves into the diverse strategies internet researchers adopt to share their work and sustain their careers in today's era defined by the attention economy. Charting the rise of subscription-based platforms and the increasing importance of engagement-driven metrics, she uncovers the tension between intellectual critique and the pressures of commodification. Thus Becoming the Product investigates the future of critical internet research and the sustainability of critical thinking in the digital age.Morgane Billuart (born 1997) is an affiliated researcher at the Institute of Network Cultures and the New Center for Research and Practice. Her first book, Cycles: The Sacred and Doomed was published by Set Margins' in 2024.
Artisans and Designers
One couple's bold vision for American fashion Long before the fashion industry formally addressed questions of sustainability and advocated for "slow fashion," William and Elizabeth Phelps, a husband-and-wife design duo, were already working to create hand-crafted leathergoods and functional women's sportswear that could be worn for decades. Active from the 1940s to the late 1960s, Phelps Associates quickly won acclaim and found commercial success, attracting a broad clientele and becoming known for quality, utility, and craftsmanship. Using vintage metal insignia and hardware, often military surplus, the Phelpses designed bags and belts that answered the need for American-made luxury goods during and after World War II. In the post-war period, the Phelpses experimented with new methods of production and branched into ready-to-wear fashion. Meanwhile, the pair worked to revive artisan workshops, emphasized fostering positive work environments for their employees, and offered employment opportunities for injured veterans. Artisans and Designers is the first in-depth analysis of the Phelpses' partnership, their often overlooked contributions to the fashion industry, and their forward-thinking business practices. Rebecca Jumper Matheson draws on their pieces to connect their work to larger conversations about sustainable fashion, consumerism, industrialization practices, and the intersection of art with American identity during and after World War II. The result is an engagingly written, richly illustrated account of a brand committed to creating classic pieces that have stood the test of time.
How Many Female Type Designers Do You Know?
A pioneering appraisal of female typographers, with historical research and interviews with contemporary practitioners First published by Onamotapee in 2021, this important book returns to print with a survey of the past and present of women working in typography. The first section is a statistical overview of the field apropos of gender, supplemented with biographies of female type designers that worked in the 19th and early 20th centuries. These women contributed to the industry significantly, but are rarely mentioned in histories of the subject.The second portion of the volume comprises a series of interviews with 14 women that are either currently working as type designers or are in other ways involved in the field of type design: Gayaneh Bagdasaryan, Veronika Burian, Maria Doreuli, Louise Fili, Martina Flor, Loraine Furter, Jenna Gesse, Golnar Kat Rahmani, Indra Kupferschmid, Briar Levit, Zuzana Licko, Ana Regidor, Fiona Ross and Carol Wahler. The final section of the book presents a showcase of typefaces designed by women.
The Last Basket Makers from Risa
Crafty, personal and full with tradition, Fadhel Mourali's family history of basket weaving is akin to queering in its associations with care and rootingFrom a local practice to a vast queer-worlding of making, The Last Basket Makers from Risa refers to a lineage of Swedish artists from Tunisia producing the enigmatic Hedared basket: from Lennart, the "last maker," to his great-grandson, Fadhel Mourali.
Resist!
A century of posters protesting political and social evils and offering alternatives to tyrannyThis issue of Lars M羹ller Publishers and the Museum f羹r Gestaltung's Poster Collection series, presented in a new design, offers works from the last 100 years that demonstrate the tradition of the poster as a medium for protest and assert its validity and necessity in the present day. Peace appeals, reminders of human rights, calls to protect nature--since the 1920s, posters have proved an effective medium accompanying social and political struggles worldwide. While some posters are meant to shed light and are aimed at reflection, others appeal more strongly to the emotions of their audience. Dystopian images function as a provocation and warning, while utopian messages keep the belief in change alive. The designers of these posters, acting individually or collectively, are united by commitment and an emancipatory attitude as well as the conviction that resistance requires its own aesthetic to be effective.Artists and collectives include: Atelier Populaire, Asamblea de Artistas Revolucionarios de Oaxaca, ASARO, Anna Berkenbusch, Chaz Maviyane-Davies, David Tartakover, James Victore, Luba Lukova, Marlena Buczek Smith, Plazm, San Francisco Poster Brigade, Tomi Ungerer.
Constellations
A lavish exploration of how contemporary jewelry pushes the boundary between ornament and art This thematic exploration of more than 950 works from the contemporary jewelry collection at the Dallas Museum of Art spans nearly a century up until the present and includes work by some of the field's most innovative and genre-defying makers. These masterpieces--from artists in Italy to Japan, New Zealand to the United States--assert the centrality of ideas beyond aspects of materiality and function. Through stunning photography and essays focusing zones of the body, geometries as archetypes of form, identity as projection or protection, notions of movement and play, and the history of the museum's seminal collection, the author illuminates new ways of understanding and appreciating contemporary jewelry. Constellations is a valuable resource for jewelry scholars and enthusiasts alike. Distributed for the Dallas Museum of Art Exhibition Schedule: Dallas Museum of Art (November 9, 2025-May 3, 2026)
Cult Sneakers
Discover the legendary stories behind the most iconic sneakers, brands and collaborations in history with social media sensation Tonton Gibs. Discover the legendary stories behind the most iconic sneakers and collaborations in history. From trailblazing OG models to groundbreaking partnerships, this book explores the masterpieces of leading brands like Adidas, Nike, Bape, Le Coq Sportif, Puma, Diadora, Saucony, and more. Marvel at rare grails that every sneakerhead dreams of owning, including the Nike Mag, Nike SB Dunk Low Pro "Paris," Adidas Yeezy Boost 750, Nike Air Max 1 BRS, and the luxurious Louis Vuitton "Jasper." Guided by Tonton Gibs - creator of the wildly popular Tonton Gib Sneakers channel, with over 21 million views on YouTube - you'll uncover the fascinating history of these legendary pairs. Through exclusive insights from renowned professionals like Hirofumi Kojima and Edson Sabajo, and iconic shops such as Afew Store and Opium Paris, Gibs shares his unparalleled passion for sneakers. Whether you're a collector, a casual fan, or just curious about the culture, this book is your ultimate guide to the mysteries and marvels of the sneaker universe.
