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Following on from "The Art Book" (1994), "30,000 Years of Art" provides an original and accessible way of looking at art. On its publication in 2007, "The Daily Telegraph" described it as 'a bold new publishing event that promises to redefine the parameters of art history'. In this mini format edition of the book, 500 great works of art from all periods...

Making artist trading cards (ATCs) is a hugely popular activity for artists. Originally a paper/collage-based art form, ATCs have caught on with crafters working in a range of mediums and are now just as popular among fabric and mixed-media artists. ATCs are mini art works, the size of a playing card, often created as limited editions. The back of each...

Finally, here is a book in which you can find 1,000 examples of brilliant bags, tags, and labels. Fresh ideas from a variety of industries are offered in a format that is as easy to read as any catalog. This book gives you the information you need to know in a quick-hit format, allowing the visuals to speak for themselves. Jam-packed with exciting samples...

Bags, tags, and labels are critical in the world of design and when you are seeking inspiration on the fly, you don’t want to be reading through pages of dense text for ideas. Now you don’t have to. From bubble bath to gourmet food shops and from clothing stores to vodka, this book is a collection of 1,000 designs. Many countries are represented...

More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designers. The particular curve of a back-rest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the colour of the entire artefact all reflect the stylistic consciousness of each era. From Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto via Verner Panton to Eva Zeisel&894...

In contemporary society, professionals in the visual arts have a huge range of graphic resources available to them. It has become increasingly necessary to communicate an idea by means of a symbol or logo expressing the message we want to broadcast. "1000 Contemporary Silhouette Designs" provides inspiration for both the professional and the amateur...

Agile Rabbit Edition - This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The pictures can also be used to produce postcards, or to decorate your letters,...

This book offers a visual, technical and theoretical analysis of detail in modern architecture. Construction and technical detail is fundamental in architectural study as this minutae reflects the thought and vision of the architect. The 1000 details in this book are shown through colour photographs and drawings, accompanied by descriptive captions.

1000 New Eco Designs přehled současného produktového designu a objektů, které zdůraňují ekologii. Informační a vizuální inspirace, průvodce, který vás provede složitým tématem tvorby a výběru eko-designu. 1000 New Eco Designs is a showcase of contempora

Things, objects, stuff, trinkets, tools, materials, gadgets, the things we use, abuse, throw away, cherish, depend on: these are the things we own, simple objects for our everyday lives. They may or may not hold special meaning to us, but their importance, as objects of cultural identity, is unmistakable.Produced by COLORS under the direction of Oliviero...

Finally there is a one-stop source with all the coolest graphics on T-shirts, handbags, scarves, pants, onesies— you name it. If it can be worn, it can have a cool graphic element. 1,000 Garment Graphics features the best wearable art and designs, providing fresh ideas for any design project. Featuring a wide array of design styles from funky to conservative,...

Often, the small, delightful details make a piece shine, similar to the way unique buttons on a white shirt can give it an entirely new look. This book explores 1,000 of these embellishments available to graphic designers across all kinds of projects, from books to brochures, invitations to menus, CDs to annual reports.

With designers constantly working for clients and having a limited amount of freedom in much of their work, the chance to strike out on their own and do something truly original and personal is a real luxury. The cards included represent some of t he most creative design available, so they are a wonderful source of inspiration for all types of projects....

With designers constantly working for clients and having a limited amount of freedom in much of their work, the chance to strike out on their own and do something truly original and personal is a real luxury. The cards included represent some of the most creative design available so are a wonderful source of inspiration for all types of projects. All...

Even in this current day and age, where we are all senders and receivers of voluminous emails, handmade greeting cards, stationery, and invitations never lose their charm or fail to touch the heart. This book is a delightful showcase of 1,000 exciting and contemporary hand-designed greeting cards, with examples that feature a wide array of paper craft...

Pictorial symbols are, in some respects, superior to words as a form of communication. If well-designed, they can be understood by people of all different races and cultures and can be recognized by children literally years before they learn to read. Symbols can be identified more quickly than words, making them especially useful in situations where...

Architecture is an art form that provides both function and beauty. Each architect brings something uniquely distinct to his or her work. Learning what makes an architectural work or the body of an architect's work unique is difficult to deconstruct. This book provides behind the scenes insight into the work of 100 top international designers through...

Ever wondered who invented the Internet or your Ipod? Published in association with the Science Museum, "1000 Inventions and Discoveries" explores the fascinating history of events that shaped the world as it is today. Relive those Eureka moments: from the discovery of fire right up to present day research into genetic engineering. A timeline runs throughout...

A visual catalog for jewelry, bead artists and crafters who will relish the opportunity to have so many ideas at their fingertips to inspire their own projects. This book is the second volume of Quarry's 1,000 seriesan eye candy-laden follow-up to t he very successful 1,000 Artist Trading Cards (Quarry, Spring 2007). A showcase of stunning jewelry bits...

Designed to be a companion to the classic title 1000 Chairs, this edition contains an awesome selection of over 1000 lights. Presented chronologically by decade are history’s most interesting electric lights, from Edison's first light to Tiffany's beautiful leaded glass shades to completely outrageous designs from the late 1960s and 1970s to the latest...

Designed to be a companion to the classic title 1000 Chairs, this two-volume edition contains an awesome selection of over 1200 lights. Presented chronologically by decade are history’s most interesting electric lights, from Edison's first light bulb to Tiffany's beautiful leaded glass shades to completely outrageous designs from the late 1960s and...

A complete illustrated guide with inspiring ideas to improve home decoration. This book does not cover decorative styles or trends; neither is it a catalogue of products and furniture. The objective here is to present 1000 ideas to organize and plan your house so that you feel right at home in it. The topics have more to do with the organization of...

Since the mythical Tower of Babel, humans have continuously tried to erect monuments to match their oversized egos. With ancient ziggurats, the Taj Mahal or the Empire State Building, man has for centuries demonstrated his force by raising structures for purposes both religious and profane. As symbols of a people's values and a civilisation's grandeur,...

This book offers designers a vast collection of inspiring and innovative graphic works form the world of music. The main emphasis is on music graphics including album/CD covers and inside spreads, packaging, posters, and other sales materials from th e past decade. Music makes the world go 'round, and great album designs generate sales for the record...