The ultimate reference guide to the world’s movers and shakers in fashion today, a visually stunning survey of cutting-edge imagery, including original design work, drawings and photography.

A comprehensive survey of fashion in the 20th century, accompanied by a visual feast of 400 dazzling images

Bringing together the best of contemporary design for the home, featuring 1000 innovative examples ranging from furniture and lighting to electronic products.

Covering all aspects of contemporary house architecture and packed with illustrations and architectural drawings for more than 50 major projects.

Reflecting the diverse and rich graphic culture that has arisen from the T-shirt, that portable advertisement of its wearers' political, musical or social affiliations.

The inside story on 6,000 years of personal and public space, from cave dwellings to the sleek interiors of modern skyscrapers, with 180 new images.

An expanded edition of this comprehensive and highly acclaimed reference work, bringing the story of western architecture up to date.

A practical guide for beginners, presenting the basic principles and applications of typography, with a series of useful exercises.

Combining a survey of Western architecture, including Pre-Columbian America, with an introduction to architecture from the Middle East, India, Russia, China and Japan.

A history of art tour de force widely regarded as the classic introduction to our artistic heritage, from the paleolithic past to the digitised present.

From headpiece to toe ring, a book taking the reader on a visual journey around the body and provides a rich source of inspiration for anyone looking to design, commission or buy jewellery.

A fascinating examination of every aspect of airline style, from the company liveries and interior designs of planes to airborne haute cuisine.

An essential A-Z of the world's leading type designers, from Gutenberg to the present day, with illustrations of key typefaces from many sources.

A practical reference book that explores the drawing and painting processes and discusses encaustic, egg tempera, fresco, oil, watercolour and acrylic techniques.

Bringing together more than 60 of Africa's most creative contemporary artists, from painters, sculptors and photographers to performance and installation artists.

Featuring 50 short films by key animators from around the world working in all forms of animation, including 2D, 3D, Claymation, stop frame and Web/Flash animation.

An introduction to the most influential practising architects, with details on the work of each architect and illustrations of their most representative and iconic buildings.

Focusing exclusively on contemporary, cutting-edge sneaker design, celebrating the creative side of sneaker culture, the best and most original rarities and the latest art and design in the sneaker scene.

A definitive and beautifully presented work on the Italian Renaissance, both scholarly and accessible, and giving a fascinating insight into the individual cities.

A widely acclaimed and fascinating survey of art from 1940 to the present in Europe and America, with unique contributions by individual artists.

Charting the ideas, practices and controversies of contemporary art across a wide international spectrum, including the impact of the internet and digital art.

A well-illustrated guide to the rich variety of uses of the badge since the year 2000, whether it be promotion, revenue-raising or simply decorative.

An exploration of the cutting-edge interiors of some of the world's hippest nocturnal venues, with a lively commentary on their individual design.

A comprehensive guide to book design, from interpreting a design brief to grid construction, typeface selection, illustration and the production process.

Part of the Handbook of Korean Art series, a beautifully illustrated account of Korean gilt, bronze, iron, stone and wooden Buddhist sculptures.

A book full of inspiring surprises highlighting the materials, formats and creative designs of business cards from around the world.

Featuring over 200 innovative interpretations of the humble business card from around the world

A survey of recent and current identity design work for galleries, museums, theatres and other cultural clients, with some fascinating case studies.

An exploration of the work of Chip Kidd, whose book jacket designs for top authors have spawned a revolution in the art of the book cover in America.

A dynamic new method of teaching painting to beginners, involving using the full range of colours on the palette from the very first lesson.

A richly illustrated guide for both students and professionals to the application of colour to graphic design, illustration, painting and textile art.

An authoritative overview of British graphic design in recent decades, featuring more than 60 internationally renowned designers working today.

Bringing together the finest artwork by skateboarders around the world, covering board graphics, videos, stickers, magazines, clothing and more.

An overview of the use of concrete, now popular again with architects and designers and becoming ubiquitous in shops, restaurants and homes.

An examination of imaginative conversions of rural, urban and civic buildings, lofts and industrial spaces, and radical one-offs, from around the world.

Shows how to write for all formats and contexts, from catalogues and products to advertising and websites.

A fascinating and eclectic study of the relationship between fashion on the catwalk and trends in architecture, interiors and products.

Featuring more than 400 examples of contemporary album cover art graphics, a subject of perennial interest among graphic designers.

Creative Space looks at the studios, apartments and homes of designers, directors, stylists, artists, graffiti writers, curators, novelists and innovators who are pushing the boundaries of contemporary culture

Packed with illustrations, a fascinating study of cruise liners, their interior and exterior design, onboard entertainment, corporate identity, ephemera and graphics.

Featuring the work of 150 artists and illustrators invited to show or create customized shoes, a major new trend in fashionable footwear.

Showcasing a comprehensive selection of recent retail interiors from around the world, with interviews with key figures in retail design.

Tracing the history of design from its emergence as a separate discipline in about 1750 to the present, with lavish colour illustration.

An exploration of how commerce exploits the blurring of art and advertising, and where design culture in the 21st century is heading.

A comprehensive and copiously illustrated guide to type design, bringing new depth and insight to the art of developing a typeface.

An exploration of the use of light in contemporary architecture to enhance design and the sense of space, featuring the work of internationally renowned architects.

Examines over 30 bathroom designs from around the world, each one designed by a notable architect and created especially for a specific residence

An invaluable reference for practising architects, interior designers and students, featuring more than 30 kitchen designs from around the world, each created by a notable architect for a specific residence.

Featuring 40 recently completed and influential landscape designs by some of the world's most highly acclaimed landscape architects.

Featuring over 50 of the most recently completed and influential house designs, this is a densely illustrated analysis of the importance of detail in residential architecture.

A comprehensive guide to drawing for product/industrial designers and students, covering manual and computer drawing and featuring famous designer products.

A visual handbook for artists and designers who need to express ideas through drawing, with a wealth of drawings by the great masters of the medium.

Featuring the best surviving examples of Korean celadons of the Koryo period, with 238 full-colour illustrations and an expert narrative.

A comprehensive, practical guide to visual journalism, generously illustrated and showing how editorial design differs from other areas of graphic design.

An inspiring and uniquely accessible guide to visual communication, presenting the major disciplines in today’s media and explaining how to achieve a strong communication chain to reach the audience.

An insight into how contemporary exhibition design is fast changing, making use of technologies and techniques more commonly associated with film and retail.

Featuring 40 projects that involved extending buildings up, down, to the rear, to the side, on the roof, internally and outdoors.

Providing a thorough grounding in the principles of fashion design, with updated photographs and illustrations and new material on recent technological influences.

An informative, visually led overview of fashion drawing and illustration, with case studies and guidance on portfolio presentation and interview procedures.

A perfect starter text for film studies students, focusing on basic concepts and techniques, analysis of film components, and cinema as a cultural institution.

The first book to examine the history and development of buildings that adapt to new uses.

A fascinating presentation of Korean folk paintings from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, reflecting distinct techniques, compositions, subject matters and style.

An ideal book for students embarking on courses in graphic design, fine art and illustration as well as allied courses, with a wide range of illustrations drawn from all areas of art and design.

An introduction to the printing process and what graphic designers need to do to ensure trouble-free, high-quality printing that won't spring unpleasant surprises.

An introduction to the basics of typography, including choosing and combining typefaces, and mastering typographic details such as leading, kerning and legibility.

Featuring the great surviving metalwork objects produced for sultans and rajahs during India's fabulous Mughal age, with 645 illustrations.

A groundbreaking contribution to scholarship in the fields of arts funding and philanthropy, with detailed analyses of independent grant-giving trusts.

Packed with tips, exercises and analyses, Graphic Design Essentials is the ultimate guide to great design for aspiring designers.

A distinctive, scholarly and accessible account of the history of graphic design, covering a host of media and featuring top designers and typographers.

A distinctive, scholarly and accessible account of the history of graphic design, covering a host of media and featuring top designers and typographers.

The story of great country houses and their owners, featuring private rooms and servants' quarters as well as state apartments and grand exteriors.

A selection of 26 houses illustrated with specially commissioned photographs, capturing the spirit and style of Scottish architecture in its grandest forms.

This book and DVD package features interviews with key artists including Banksy, Futura, Ramm:ell:zee, Os Gemeos, Invader, Barnstormers, WK Interact, Zevs, Blek le Rat, Andre, Noki amd Eine

Featuring more than 70 international advertising campaigns using inventive and non-traditional means to promote their brands, ideas and products.

A beautifully produced book, written by celebrated architect Nigel Coates, combining the real and the imaginary to describe his personal vision of a metropolis.

The story of Hendrik Werkman, printer, typographer, painter and printmaker, best known for his asymmetric compositions and letterpress printing experimentation.

Featuring the work of 45 illustrators moving back to a handcrafted style using traditional tools and techniques, in reaction to the torrent of digital imagery.

Showcasing 114 critically selected architects whose work will define the physical fabric of our cities for the next 30 years, with 800 photographs and drawings of projects.

With more than 150 works by 35 artists, a must for anyone inspired by all things gothic, featuring such artists as Ken Kagami, Terence Koh, Ricky Swallow, Marnie Weber, Chloe Piene, Wes Lang, Matt Greene, Iris Van Dongen, Pure Evil and French.

Exploring the dynamic relationship between design and manufacturing, and the technological, social and commercial context in which this relationship developed.

An account of 30 key works by HOK, an international architectural practice, over the past 10 years, each presented through informative text, colour photographs and key drawings.

A guide addressing the career concerns of young designers, offering practical suggestions as well as inspirational advice from a range of international designers.

A practical guide for budding freelance illustrators, with advice on creating portfolios, approaching clients, negotiating contracts, managing workflows and self-promotion.

In How to Set Up and Run a Fashion Label, Toby Meadows presents a no-nonsense guide to running your own business, whether it is within the clothing, accessories or footwear sectors

A fascinating view of the study of art history, covering the basic art historical methods of formal and contextual analysis and providing much practical advice.

Profiles 39 innovative and imaginative urban dwellings around the world that fill in gaps left by demolition, or that have been squeezed into plots previously considered unsuitable for development.

A unique insight into the work of leading videogame designers, illustrated with production process sketches, studio photographs and marketing artwork.

An invaluable introduction to the key names and projects in contemporary interior architecture, covering the work of 55 international practitioners.

A detailed analysis of the principles of interior design, with advice on the skills needed to become an interior designer and the career opportunities available.

For the first time the story of the domestic interior is set against the cultural and industrial changes taking place in the western world since the seventeenth century

Aimed at architectural students, providing an accessible introduction to all aspects of architectural technology, with photographs, historical examples and an exploration of current computer techniques.

A magnificent large-format book on the much sought-after Ottoman ceramics whose quality, stunning designs, elegant forms and rich colours have had a profound impact on European taste.

An exploration of the extraordinary work of American designer Kyle Cooper, credited by many with bringing about a renaissance in innovative film title design.

A logo bible providing graphic designers with an indispensable reference source for contemporary logo design, with more than 1300 logos featured.

A critical survey of current graphic design for printed materials, such as brochures and catalogues, showing work by leading practitioners in the USA, Europe and Japan.

An inspirational account of production processes, aimed mainly at product designers, with specially commissioned diagrams, product shots and photographs.

An accessible, entertaining and highly illustrated introduction to the development and diversity of Japanese comics from 1945 to the present.

Through its detailed descriptions of glass, concrete, wood, metals and plastics - covering their unique properties, histories and various forms - this book lays the educational foundation for any aspiring architect

Addressing the renewed interest in the material aspects of architecture, covering the history, theory and future of materials in their cultural and technical contexts.

An exploration of the wealth of materials and print manufacturing processes available to designers, with case studies on innovative practices from major studios.

An introduction for the art history student to the range of theoretical perspectives used in looking at and analysing art, with guidance on writing theory-based essays.

An exploration of the use and design of very small buildings and structures, with 53 case studies of projects requiring extraordinary imagination and innovation.

A sumptuously illustrated showcase of the work of the world's top fashion designers in menswear, one of the most dynamic areas in fashion today.

A celebration of the new generation of filmmakers who are exploring the evolving possibilities of motion graphics, broadcast design, digital film effects and animation.

A look at the new generation of moving-image makers who are currently pushing the boundaries of motion graphics, broadcast design, digital film effects and animation.

A combined book and interactive DVD package presenting the works of some of the world's leading motion graphic studios, with texts by leading graphic designers.

A sequel to the highly successful Bar and Club Design, examining current international trends and showcasing 47 bars and clubs, including style bars'.

A showcase of interesting and accomplished contemporary book design work, highly illustrated and featuring interviews with influential designers and publishers.

Featuring 67 examples of the most intriguing chairs recently created by designers from around the world, with drawings, prototypes and photographs.

An exploration of the work of six of the most important cinematographers of recent years, based on extensive interviews and including a wealth of unpublished material.

Featuring 25 contemporary examples of glass architecture, with specially commissioned colour photographs by renowned photographer Dennis Gilbert.

An exploration of the use of computers to combine word, image, motion, sound and user interaction for the internet, TV, promos, games, animation, CDs and exhibitions.

A celebration of inspirational contemporary restaurant spaces, including interviews with 11 of the world's most influential interior designers.

Showcasing some of the most exciting and innovative contemporary footwear designers from across the globe, and reflecting the rich and diverse range of cutting-edge design.

Featuring 33 case studies from around the world to uncover the ideas underpinning today's stone renaissance and the latest technologies that make new forms possible.

A visual and inspirational guide to the best in contemporary typographic design, with examples and usages of modern typography in a wide variety of applications.

Examples of urban housing from around the world, demonstrating new architectural approaches to high-density living, with photographs, drawings and plans.

A journey through the profound changes in graphic communication in the late 20th century, with an in-depth look at the new conceptual approaches in this field.

An exploration of the design and branding of the new generation of small, one-off shops set up to meet the demand for individualized shopping experiences.

A visually stunning survey of the work of 100 new designers worldwide, working alone or in small companies, pushing boundaries and redefining working practices.

Widely recognized as the best comprehensive guide to oriental rugs for both the expert and the beginner, beautifully produced and lavishly illustrated.

A guide to the packaging design process from concept creation to production, including brand development, environmental responsibilities and careers advice.

A visual feast of some of the most innovative pattern designs around, including graphics, textiles, fashion, furnishings, ceramics, tiles, wallpaper and stationery.

The four hundred marks reproduced within these pages represent the diverse array of identity work produced by Pentagram's partners, past and present, since our founding in 1972.

An inspirational resource for art, design and photography students, embracing the whole spectrum of photography from traditional to digital, with careers advice.

A ground-breaking survey of photography, examining the discipline across the full range uses by professionals and amateurs, with more than 600 photographs.

Bringing together outstanding contemporary examples of pictorial storytelling by key artists from around the world, featuring graphic novels, comic strips and other forms.

Featuring more than 100 of the most significant and influential buildings of the 20th century, with texts explaining architectural features and influences.

Featuring 95 of the most significant buildings of the 21st century, each with an introduction linking them to iconic examples from the 20th century.

Featuring more than 100 of the most significant houses of the 20th century, with scale plans, elevations, sections and site plans specially redrawn for this book.

An invaluable resource for architects and students, featuring 87 of the most influential modern housing designs of the past 100 years.

An exploration of the transformation in children's book illustration, showcasing some of the most interesting work emerging from a range of cultural backgrounds.

A showcase of exciting postcard designs and postcard-related projects, featuring more than 100 artists, illustrators, photographers, designers and studios/collectives from around the world.

A study of the creative and manufacturing processes behind 50 contemporary domestic design objects, spanning furniture, lighting, tableware and textiles.

An insight into new and emerging technologies in graphics and print production, from prepress work to computer-to-plate and on-demand colour printing.

Illustrating the work of artists working in Japan's exciting graffiti scene, with an accompanying DVD that brings to life the still imagery in the book.

An exuberant collection of imagery depicting vintage, modern and futuristic train travel, with new and archive photography, and collectors' ephemera.

A celebration of the most inspirational and beautiful restaurant spaces from around the world, with an introduction tracing the history of restaurant design.

The best of recent restaurant graphics - menus, matchbooks, business cards, signage, napkins and more.

Covering more than 45 of the best recent designs from around the world by major international designers, with images and plans for each project.

The story of one of the most brilliant and original minds in graphic design, taught by L. Moholy-Nagy and best known for his title sequences for Bond films.

A typography bible for designers, highlighting the essential characteristics of more than 700 typeface specimens grouped according to specific design features.

An introduction to developments in 17th century art and architecture, featuring the significant painters, sculptors and architects, including successful women painters.

Featuring examples from around the world, a discussion of the function and execution of signage, with 700 colour images grouped together thematically and described in extended captions.

A sketchbook, notebook and reference book in one, making it a unique working tool for graphic designers and students, with more than 200 pages of thumbnails and scale line drawings of commonly reproduced formats.

Sketchbooks provides a revealing glimpse into the thought processes and working methods of leading designers and illustrators.

An examination of the architecture and engineering of contemporary examples of the skyscraper, each example illustrated by colour photographs and architects' drawings.

An exploration of new approaches to designing compact accommodation, featuring 37 illustrated case studies of small houses built worldwide in recent years.

A guide to the essential basics that professionals need on a day-to-day basis to run the seven major graphics and web-design software programs used the world over.

A comprehensive analysis of emerging office design practice to support and enhance the performance of knowledge workers, with 43 international case studies.

The first collectable, fully-peelable sticker book featuring illustration, graffiti and graphics, with more than 250 specially commissioned stickers by artists and graffiti writers from around the world.

An exploration of the techniques, materials and promotional tactics of street artists and their impact on urban life, with interviews with leading players.

An account of the evolution of the influential graphic language known as the 'Swiss style', internationally admired for its clarity, technical skill and disciplined organisation of text and image.

Textile Designers at the Cutting Edge showcases a selection of textile designs from all over the world, presented in feature interviews with the world’s most visionary young designers.

Featuring more than 400 images from about 100 textile and fibre artists, ranging from new graduates to experienced practitioners – an indispensable reference for anyone with a passion for textiles.

Covering all animation processes and techniques and exploring their use through case studies of eminent animators past and present, with 750 colour images.

An in-depth investigation into the characteristic architecture of the southern and eastern towns of Yemen, based on first-hand research and offering unique insights.

A comprehensive work on world art history in terms of the physical and political environments that shaped it, with contributions from renowned art historians.

A richly detailed picture of 17th century Dutch art and culture, a period that produced some of the most familiar and best-loved examples of European painting.

A comprehensive guide to creating and using digital type, in print and for the web, which presents a new set of challenges, including editable HTML and type as image.

Widely considered the most comprehensive introduction to ceramics available, with step-by-step illustrations of ceramic techniques and profiles of key ceramists.

Covering design throughout the world, from Japan to Finland, with accounts of the life, works and exhibitions of key designers since the late 19th century.

One of the most popular graphic design books ever published, focusing on the groundbreaking approach of graphic designer David Carson.

A comprehensive treatment of the history of the modern house since the Arts and Crafts period of the late 19th century, with many key examples.

Comprehensively illustrated and covering the history of public transport in London, from the early 19th century to the present day.

A comprehensive survey of contemporary illustration from across the world, presenting a broad spectrum of styles, techniques and subject matter.

Applying recent research to tracing the diffusion of the Renaissance across Europe, recasting it as a complex cultural movement rooted in a unique urban society.

An analysis of the art of the 1960s and its relationship to the political events of the time, following a broad range of artists working in Europe and America.

Packed with specially commissioned photographs and covering the history and process of restoring St Pancras, one of London’s finest Victorian stations, to its original glory and extending it for the demands of 21st-century rail travel.

The White Dress chronicles the collision between tradition and high fashion for bridalwear, and provides inspiration for both fashion designers and future brides.

An introductory work that decodes the mystery of semiotics using visual examples, based around descriptions of 75 key semiotic concepts.

A comprehensive and engaging survey of Korean art, drawing on primary sources and historical artefacts and examining the effects of external influences.

An essential reference work on typography, taking the reader from the history of language and writing systems to the evolution of the digital systems of today.

One of the most distinctive international visual arts publications of the post-war years, ready for rediscovery by a new generation of designers and image-makers.

Featuring uniforms from all walks of life Uniforms examines how fashion has been influenced by uniform design and how fashion has, in turn, been reinterpreted by uniform designers.

An introduction to all aspects of visual merchandising, covering both window dressing and in-store areas, with case studies, colour photographs and floor layout diagrams.

An in-depth look at the art of creating and mixing video for a range of events, showcasing the work of more than 120 international VJs.

Illustrating the wide spectrum of new approaches to using wallpaper, with the work of leading graphic designers, fashion designers and illustrators featured.

Showcasing the work of artists and designers working with hip clothing brand Silas & Maria, ranging from photography and 3D pieces to creative writing and design.

Featuring ceramic works that guide the reader through five centuries of Korean history and artistic creation, with 210 full-colour photographs.

The first of two volumes on this acclaimed British architect, focusing on his designs and his distinctive creative process and covering the period up to 1990.

An exploration of some of the most exciting wood projects today, illustrating the renewed interest in timber as an architectural material.

A celebration of the diversity of wood houses being designed today, from the traditional to the experimental, with photographs and architectural drawings.

This introductory book describes the basic processes of handbuilding, wheel throwing, plaster mould making, decoration, glaze application and firing techniques in a simple, easy-to-follow narrative