Citix60 - Milan

Author: Viction Workshop
Publisher: CITIx60
ISBN: 9789881320469
Category : Milan (Italy)
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
A world capital of fashion and design and Italys second largest city, Milan is a major travel destination with numerous art museums and galleries, a vibrant performing arts scene, and numerous international events such as the Milan Furniture Fair, the largest of its kind in the world. It also boasts incredible parks and gardens even throughout its urban center, its own local cuisine which can be sampled at any number of Michelin rated restaurants and over 1,500 years of architectural landmarks. Prepare to be romanced!

Film in Five Seconds

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781681449326
Category : ART
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Design studio H-57 presents over 150 iconic films -- from Batman to Bridget Jones, Grease to The Godfather, King Kong to The King's Speech -- boiling them down into ingenious pictograms and creating hilarious visual snapshots that are witty, provocative and to the point. See if you can you identify some of the greatest screen moments of all time.

I Am Milan

Author: Moleskine
Publisher: Moleskine Books
ISBN: 9788867327591
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
I AM THE CITYCities have always been important protagonists in our history, but now, more than ever, they are taking the leading role in our developing culture. The intensified urbanization and increasing importance of cities like London, Paris, New York and Mexico, which are becoming through their assets and appeal more prominent than the nations they belong to, is evident to us all.In this series, the most prominent cities in the world are given a chance to reassert their unique personalities and show us their individuality via a pictorial tour and compelling anecdotes. They can show off their exceptional monuments, both historical and contemporary, their particular ambience and flavor, their visual and cultural singularity - the things that mark them out in the face of the encroaching tide of homogeneity.The series brings not only revelation and discovery to new visitors, but also rediscovery and renewed enthusiasm to the cities? inhabitants, too easily blinded by their frenetic lifestyles to the extraordinary monuments, visual panoramas and street life they live amongst. "It?s a pleasure to meet you, city!"

Stockholm Design Lab: 1998 - 2019

Author: Stockholm Design Lab
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789887972624
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 560

Book Description
Driven by "simple, remarkable ideas," Stockholm Design Lab (SDL) has been transforming brands and businesses as one of the leading forward-thinking design agencies in the world since 1998. From developing visual identities for the NIO Formula E race car and the Nobel Prize to defining creative approaches for adidas and IKEA, its works are as diverse as they are distinct and delightful; spanning various mediums and methods to capture hearts and minds across all walks of life. To mark its 21st year in the industry, SDL has compiled a special monograph with over 500 pages of exclusive insight into its creative inspiration, processes, and portfolio. Categorized by industry, the book's contents include behind-the-scenes anecdotes, early-stage mock-ups, and never-before-seen images for some of its best client projects so far; serving as a valuable source of reference and reflection for designers at any level. An anthology that celebrates SDL's achievements as well as its lasting impact on the Scandinavian design scene and beyond, the book is a timeless retrospective that will also give readers realistic glimpses of the future.

Designing Transparency

Author: Agata Toromanoff
Publisher: Gingko Press
ISBN: 9783943330298
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
As the fascination with plastic is now over for both aesthetic and environmental reasons, more and more designers are going back to one of the most traditional materials: glass. Free of any synthetic characteristics, glass is authentic and, if treated with skill and imagination, it can provide stunning results. Glass has been used for centuries to create tableware or design objects, but now designers from all over the world are pushing the boundaries of the material's optical properties. Playing with transparency leads to intriguing solutions. Designs such as screens, carafes, lamps, tables, seating or shelves made from glass introduce visual lightness into spaces.

Papaya Salad

Author: Elisa Macellari
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1506719139
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
The debut graphic novel from Thai-Italian illustrator Elisa Macellari, Papaya Salad tells the story of her great-uncle Sompong who found himself in Europe on military scholarship on the eve of World War II. A gentle and resolute man in love with books and languages, in search of his place in the world, Sompong chronicles his life during the war and falling for his wife, finding humor and joy even as the world changes irrevocably around him This Winner of the 2019 Autori di Immagini Silver Medal in the Comics category tells the human story of the War, from a perspective not typically seen. "An historical and emotional journey through my family and my roots that are grown between Europe and Asia. A personal narrative that needs to be shared and hopefully arouses empathy in the reader." -- Elisa Macellari

A Book on Books

Author: Victionary
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789887972631
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
From scrolls and sheets of papyrus to elaborate and expensive codices to the mass press-printed volumes as we know them today, books have come a long way since writing was first developed. Although digital technology has impacted how we consume information over the last few decades, book design has survived as a means of showcasing creativity and craftsmanship, as books remain important sources of inspiration, knowledge, and entertainment. A Book on Books showcases some of the best book design work from all over the world in celebrating the designers' contributions to preserving reading culture, as they continue to make books eye-catching and exciting to read or own. It also captures the voices of key influencers from publishing, printmaking, book fair organizing, and bookshop-owning standpoints, as they continue to play a crucial role in keeping the book-making industry alive and thriving even in the unknown future.

Kiko and the Hand

Author: Council of Europe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789287173157
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 17

Book Description
This bedtime book explains The Underwear Rule to children. You can read it to your children so they can learn the difference between touching that is okay and touching that is not okay. If you want to know more on the subject please go to www.underwearrule.org

Ink - the Art of Tattoo

Author: Viction Workshop
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789887714835
Category : Body art
Languages : en
Pages : 287

Book Description
Tattoos are capable of reflecting both their owner s style and interests as well as advertising the talent of the artist involved. With tremendous skill and vision they are able to transform skin into canvas, working with their clients to produce artwork that is unique and meaningful. Combining motifs from contemporary art and design trends with traditional methods, the artists of today push the boundaries of the expected. Ink The Art of Tattoo includes interviews with some of the global masters in the field as well as a gallery of flash art and exquisite photography throughout.

I Am London

Author: Moleskine
Publisher: Moleskine Books
ISBN: 9788867325733
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
The second title of the I Am the City series stops in London. Stunning colour illustrations by Carlo Stanga lead the reader into a virtual tour of the city that narrates and reveals landmarks, tales, lifestyle, architecture as well as secrets. From the Tower Bridge to the brutalist Trellick Tower, a never seen before fully comprehensive illustrated journey of London town. 112 pages on 140 gsm ivory