This long-overdue, eponymous first monograph of India Mahdavi takes us on a retrospective journey through the most emblematic realizations of the world-renowned Paris-based interior designer, internationally praised for her unique sense of color.
Offering an unprecedented perspective on Mahdavi's creative process, this book highlights a comprehensive array of the inspirational images, drawings, sketches, and models that evolved into some of her most celebrated projects including The Gallery at Sketch in London, Laduree in Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Geneva, as well as Hotel du Cloitre in Arles, and many others. Admired for her color sensibility, this book highlights the depth and breadth of Mahdavi's talent and the variety of her projects.
This deluxe tome, art directed by Studio Achermann, features the tactile, large format book in a bespoke, patterned slipcase, and includes an additional booklet featuring Mahdavi's photography that captures details, patterns, colors, and more from her travels around the world. Additionally, an extensive interview with Mahdavi by Dr. Javier F. Contreras, dean of the Department of Interior Architecture at HEAD in Geneva, Switzerland, contributes to make this volume an insightful celebration of the first twenty-one years of India Mahdavi's singular career.
This is not your grandma''s embroidery book. Featuring a die-cut case with actual stitching on the front cover, Embroidered Life shows that illustrations created with needle and thread can be strikingly contemporary. From beautiful botanicals to bold affirmations, the work of self-taught fiber artist Sarah K. Benning gives any embroidery enthusiast, art lover, or plant fanatic a new appreciation for the craft of needlework. In this eye-catching art book, popular blogger Sara Barnes guides readers through Benning''s innovative embroidery process and successful business model, offering behind-the-scenes insights to inspire makers and creative entrepreneurs.
"James Allen, Thomas Allen, Noriko Ambe, Anonymous, Cara Barer, Doug Beube, Su Blackwell, Jennifer Collier, Brian Dettmer, Ariâan Dylan, Yvette Hawkins, Nicholas Jones, Jennifer Khoshbin, Lisa Kokin, Guy Laramâee, Pablo Lehmann, Jeremy May, Pamela Paulsrud, Susan Porteous, Alex Queral, Jacqueline Rush Lee, Georgia Russell, Mike Stilkey, Kylie Stillman, Julia Strand, Robert The, Vita Wells"--
Journey into your own pocket-sized museum, filled with a collection of charming art-historical pups!
Ready to meet a pack of very good dogs immortalized in painting and sculpture? This quirky and fascinating little book collects the best canines in art history, including:
Rustic figurines carved in ancient Greece
Elegant porcelain pooches handcrafted in 19th-century Russia
A tiny Japanese netsuke in the shape of a puppy
A portrait of a spaniel woven by a beadwork artisan in Mexico
And so much more!
Artist and writer Jessica Poundstone has scoured the world's museum collections for these hidden treasures and offers fun and informative commentary on each. Her bite-sized text gives historical context and celebrates each dog's sweet, noble, or wacky personality, which transcends history to hit us right in the feels. This delightful volume offers pure delight for dog lovers and art lovers alike.
PERFECTLY GIFTABLE: This is a charming gift for people who love art and dogs! A petite and beautifully designed hardcover book, it makes an entertaining and educational present for friends and family or a treat for yourself. It's simply impawsible to resist.
CURATED COLLECTION: Flipping through this art book is like getting a special guided tour of a wondrous museum devoted entirely to our furry friends. In a world of sensory overload, it offers a wonderful way to tap into the joy of something curated just for you.
FUN ANGLE ON FINE ART: Whether you are a devoted museumgoer or casually art-curious, this book offers a unique and delightful spin on art history. The content covers a wide range of styles, media, and eras, creating a perfect opportunity to brush up on your art IQ with the help of man's best friend.
Perfect for:
Animal lovers
Art and art history buffs
Gift-giving to dog owners, artists, and collectors
Fans of art/humor crossovers like Men to Avoid in Art and Life and William Wegman: Being Human
Fans of clever art history like Art Dog and A History of Art in 21 Cats
"Internationally beloved Finnish design brand Marimekko's iconic patterns grace home decor, apparel, and accessories, and have informed and influenced tastemakers worldwide for over half a century. Richly illustrated with photographs and prints both classic and new, this vibrant volume offers a behind-the-scenes tour of the brand's creative process."--
Showcases stylish homes from Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, and Copenhagen that reflect the look of those localities, with plentiful design ideas brought into focus.
Legendary fashion maven Diana Vreeland-at the urging of her editor Jackie O-authored a classic volume in the 1980s on the quality of "allure" in fashion and in life. Now back in print, this new edition features a foreword from the incomparable fashion designer Marc Jacobs. Throughout Allure, Vreeland lends her famous knack for turning a phrase to an astonishing array of fashion, celebrity, and fine art photographs. Featuring images of such luminaries as Maria Callas, Gertrude Stein, and Marilyn Monroe-shot by superstar photographers such as Man Ray, Cecil Beaton, and Richard Avedon-Allure is poised to deliver Vreeland's unparalleled point of view to a whole new generation.
With colorful cotton fabric adorned with cute creatures and eye-catching icons, it's never been easier to create festive fabric-covered pins. Featuring a handy one-step button-covering device, metal pin backs and fronts, instructions and nifty project ideas, anyone can instantly create 25 personalized pins.
A gorgeous guide to creating a beautiful, comfortable home based on Japanese traditions from the founder of the beloved lifestyle brand Fog Linen Work. For anyone who dreams of a home filled with well-organized closets, eye-catching flower arrangements, perfectly draped blankets, and thoughtfully curated shelves, here is a guide to cultivating an elegant home. Yumiko Sekine, founder of the internationally celebrated lifestyle brand Fog Linen Work, shares lovely rituals and simple techniques based on Japanese traditions, including practices for decorating, organizing, preparing food, and more. From the kitchen to the bedroom and every space in between, here are tips for refreshing a home each season-arranging and displaying fresh flowers in spring, choosing the right sheets and linens for summer, taking warm herbal baths in autumn, and draping blankets and layering rugs to cozy up a space for winter. Brimming with easy-to-follow tips for elevating any space and packed with hundreds of photographs showcasing gorgeous interiors, this book is an invitation to create a home that nourishes, rejuvenates, and inspires-all year long. CELEBRATED AUTHOR: Yumiko Sekine is the founder of Fog Linen Work, a Japanese home goods brand sold throughout the world and beloved by home cooks, interior decorators, and design enthusiasts. Her products are known for their simplicity, beauty, and ability to elevate any space. In this book, Sekine distills all her secrets to creating a home that exudes simple elegance. ORGANIZATION MADE EASY: This book gives readers easy, elegant ways to declutter their homes and organize their belongings, whether they live in an apartment or house, and includes simple tips for tidying and curating objects to bring order and simplicity to every room. JAPANESE TRADITIONS: Yumiko presents Japanese traditions for preparing food, arranging flowers, entertaining, organizing, and more. The combination of ancient practices and modern techniques makes this the perfect companion for anyone curious about Japanese culture and aesthetics. GIFT WORTHY: Presented in a linen-wrapped case and brimming with hundreds of gorgeous photographs and inspired advice for every home, this book is a perfect addition to any bookshelf and a lovely gift for new homeowners, newlyweds, and fans of organization and interior design. Perfect for: Interior designers, minimalists, and fans of sustainability People who are into organizing their space Fans of Fog Linen Work
This show-all romp through design-world darling Jessica Hische''s sketchbook reveals the creative and technical process behind making award-winning hand lettering. See everything, from Hische''s rough sketches to her polished finals for major clients such as Wes Anderson, NPR and Starbucks. The result is a well of inspiration and brass tacks information for designers who want to sketch distinctive letterforms and hone their skills. With more than 250 images and metallic silver ink printed throughout to represent her penciled sketches, this highly visual book is an essential-and entirely enjoyable-resource for those who practice or simply appreciate the art of hand lettering.
This guide takes you on a tour of the ''home of the brick,'' the official LEGO House, so you can experience it for yourself at home!
With photos, interviews, essays, and art from the LEGO archives, The Secrets of LEGO House explores the visual wonders and the themed ''zones''-yellow for emotions, blue for problem solving, green for social interaction, and red for creativity-within the iconic LEGO House in Billund, Denmark.
The Secrets of LEGO House offers an insider''s look at the creative philosophy behind the iconic brand. On each page, discover the true ''secret'' hidden among the 25 million LEGO bricks-that everything in the house is purposefully designed around nine core principles of learning through play.
A joy for those who aren''t able to visit in person, and just as exciting for those who have, The Secrets of LEGO House is a bright, colorful celebration of the endless experiences possible with LEGO bricks.
- EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: This book is a perfect gift or self-purchase for avid collectors and super fans seeking new, never-before-published content.
- BROAD APPEAL: This book is not only perfect for longtime LEGO collectors, but also a broader audience of fans looking to explore the history of the toy they know and love.
- BELOVED BRAND: For decades, the LEGO brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the creativity and joy at the heart of the LEGO brand, taking readers behind the scenes to reveal the brand''s core ethos and ideals.
Style Legends, Rebels, and Visionaries is an inclusive and eclectic collection of 50 illustrated portraits by the immensely talented artist Bijou Karman.
This curated collection of portraits features vintage and contemporary style legends such as Cher, Harry Styles, Grace Jones, Tilda Swinton, Diana Ross, Timothee Chalamet, and many more. Featuring a range of style luminaries-drawn from the heights of Hollywood glamour, the shining stars of the music industry, and the elite of fame and fashion-this collection is sure to delight a broad audience of fashion lovers.
Each colorful and detailed portrait evokes the distinct sensibility of the unique and influential icon featured and includes an illuminating bio focusing on the sartorial choices of that legend, rebel, or visionary. Additionally, fashion insider Booth Moore provides an insightful introduction to this curated list of one-of-a-kind style icons.
