In our current screen-saturated culture, we take in more information through visual means than at any point in history. The computers and smart phones that constantly flood us with images do more...

"A rich history" (Esquire UK) of writing, thought, and culture through the story of the pen and its integral role in shaping our lives into the twenty-first century--from New York Times bestselling...

A stylish, compact celebration of the iconic timepieces that shaped the world of watches.[Bokinfo]

"The realreal, one of the world's most trusted consignment brands, presents a modern guide for anyone looking to identify, develop, express, and evolve their personal style using resale as a tool,...

This book is a guide to the professional practice of design administration. The book is divided into two parts. The first is mainly for students, tutors and lecturers; the second for the practising...

Dictionary of the Illegible explores the limits of language—its begin- nings and its ends—from humanity’s earliest marks to the dissolution of modern alphabets before our eyes. Mapping more than 400...

"This publication will be the first to explore how visions of the future transformed American domestic life between 1925 and 1985, a period characterized by an arc of scientific celebration and then...

Who are the interior designers everyone needs to know? Who changed how we live? Now expanded with 10 additional designers, here is the whole story of interior design in one book--all the greats and...

"Beauty and craftsmanship are hallmarks of midcentury Japanese American art and design. From Isamu Noguchi's iconic furniture to Ruth Asawa's inventive wire sculptures, Japanese American artists...

Cleverly written and handsomely produced, this visual history of book design and production is intended for a wide audience--students of graphic design and the history of the book, bibliophiles,...

It has long been said that clothes make the man (or woman), but is it still true today? If so, how has the information clothes convey changed over the years? Using a wide range of historical and...

DIV The advent of the crossbow more than 2,500 years ago effected dramatic changes for hunters and warriors.  For centuries, it was among the most powerful and widely used handheld weapons, and its...

"Amber Lewis, the bestselling author of "Made for Living" and "Call It Home," invites readers to join her on a journey from idea to installation in her latest design book. This new venture offers...

"A rich and intimate exploration of how women have used textile work to create meaningful lives, from ancient mythology to our current moment. Knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting--throughout...

'Riello and McNeil's new collection of essays represents an immense and impressive project' âe" Choice'Now, the key contributions from nearly every expert in the field are assembled in one...

A revealing look at a revolutionary graphic designer. Chip Kidd is renowned and revered as a maverick graphic designer. Specifically, Kidd's book jacket designs for such major New York publishers as...

"Homemaking with Babs is a comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining a warm, organized, and efficient home. Written by Barbara Costello, known as @brunchwithbabs, the book offers over 100 easy...

Plastic Dreams is a lavishly illustrated reference work that raises the aesthetic perception of plastics and celebrates their nobility as materials by bringing together an exquisite and highly...