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!"

Graphic Fest 2

Author: Victionary
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789887684404
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Following its first bestselling predecessor, GRAPHIC FEST 2 continues its legacy with a brand new selection of visual identities that appeal to the right audiences with the same vigour and sensations. As the world slowly opens up after years of the pandemic, previously cancelled or postponed festivals and fairs are springing back to life with a new wave of creativity and energy, while organisers and designers are tasked with enhancing the event's overall experience and atmosphere after people have spent so much time in isolation. Ranging from logos, typography, to systematic approaches and environmental settings, the series continues with a fresh bout of inspiration to create attractive and memorable events or festivals.

Istanbul - Luxe City Guides

Author: LUXE City Guides Staff
Publisher: Luxe City Guides
ISBN: 9789888132041
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Saturated in history and sitting pretty on the glittering Bosphorus, Luxe editors have schlepped, slept, sipped, supped and shopped all over so visitors can sit back like a Sultan and enjoy this Turkish delight. Whether they want to avoid the tedious hard-sell and go direct to the finest carpet dealers, or even design their own contemporary kilims, Luxe will lead them through the fiendishly difficult maze-like Grand Bazaar to unearth the best and leave the rest.

MR. SLOWBOY: Portraits of the Modern Gentleman

Author: Slowboy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789887462927
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Fashion trends may be ever-evolving, but the art of dressing up is a timeless affair. From investing wisely in flattering pieces that transcend the seasons to accentuating one's personality with the right accessories, curating the perfect wardrobe can be a lifelong quest worth pursuing for those who enjoy expressing themselves in style. Drawing from his years of experience honed through commissions for iconic brands around the world, Mr. Slowboy presents his Portraits of the Modern Gentleman in a variety of delightful illustrations that inspire with their sense of individuality and effortlessness. His first-ever book release features the best of his commercial and private work, his famous friends in the industry, as well as a sneak peek into his background to appeal to both sartorialists and artists alike.

Hokkaido Highway Blues

Author: Will Ferguson
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1841952885
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 9

Book Description
It had never been done before. Not in 4000 years of Japanese recorded history had anyone followed the Cherry Blossom Front from one end of the country to the other. Nor had anyone hitchhiked the length of Japan. But, heady on sakura and sake, Will Ferguson bet he could do both. The resulting travelogue is one of the funniest and most illuminating books ever written about Japan. And, as Ferguson learns, it illustrates that to travel is better than to arrive.

Graphic USA

Author: Ziggy Hanaor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780956205322
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Graphic USA is like having hip, insightful chaperones in multiple cities across the United States: graphic designers living in 25 metropolises (from capitals of cool like New York, Portland, Miami and L.A. to less predictable locales such as Anchorage or Charleston.

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.

Berlin Luxe City Guides

Author: LUXE City Guides Staff
Publisher: Luxe Limited
ISBN: 9789888132072
Category : Berlin (Germany)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Whether for a few hours or a few days, Luxe will list all the most discerning traveller will need to know. Features invaluable half-day shopping and activity itineraries, secret places to relax in, the very latest stunning places to dine, drink and dance, shops one would never find as a visitor, the most beautiful spas and salons and services that just aren't found in any other guide. What's more, Luxe is updated twice a year.

Pocket Berlin

Author: Andrea Schulte-Peevers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741798555
Category : Berlin (Germany)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Lonely Planet city guide to Berlin, Germany.

Berlin - Luxe City Guide

Author: Luxe City Guides
Publisher: Luxe Limited
ISBN: 9789888000609
Category : Berlin (Germany)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Come to see the Wall? Well, you re about twenty years too late, mein Liebling. Marlene may have liked to see what the boys in the backroom would have, but those frosty, austere days of yore are no more. Berlin has blossomed into a springtime of spot-on trend and feisty design; the epitome of cool, laid back charm from east to west and back again. With her underground vibe, perpetual nightlife, edgy, inimitable style and creativity, she s luring artists, tastemakers and the culture curious from the world over. Fancy exclusive access inside some of the city s architectural marvels normally closed to the public? Ja? What would you say to bespoke, artisanal porcelain, jewellery, wallpaper, hats and perfume made to order? Mmm, ja ja! How about stashes of rare, collectible furniture by the most eminent names in C.20th design and an entrance into the scorching art scene making Berlin the epicentre of cool? Fabelhaft! Well, consider it done. Don t get bitte, get shopping. LUXE Berlin. Lean, mean und on das scene.