Art, Style, Living - Design

Spaces by the creators of Frankie Magazine explores the homes and working interiors of creative individuals around the world. Creatives include designers, illustrators, writers, photographers, and shop owners. The spaces chosen are aspirational but not unattainable with an emphasis on styling rather than money spent. The book will include in-depth interviews with subjects about how they came to find their space and what they have done to style or change their space.

New, practical paperback edition of the landmark design manifesto from the UK's favourite design guru. In this inspirational yet also practical paperback Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. Kevin's beautifully written text brings insight and understanding to enjoying life in the 21st century, but crucially he offers detailed, helpful and incisive advice on design, construction and style. Kevin addresses very real and solvable domestic issues: What is the perfe... read more

'A landmark piece of interiors publishing!an inspiring but always usable book from the foremost voice in modern architectural design'. -- Henley Standard 'Both inspirational and practical, each of the 43 principles addresses very real domestic issues' -- Guernsey Now Quotes on Kevin 'a serious man of taste and integrity' The Observer 'like most television naturals, Kevin McCloud has an unmediated quality which comes across as effortless! (the) David Attenborough of the building site' The Guardian 'passionate; knowledgeable; eloquent and basically everyth..read more

This is a beautifully illustrated but practical guide to decorating and living beautifully. It is filled with easy projects to make your home hip and divine. It is influenced by relaxed, French interiors. The author is more than a stylist, she is a trained interior designer who works every day with real clients to help them solve their home design dilemmas. It is not only meant to be inspirational, making the reader want to live more beautifully, but justifies itself by being full of practical information on how to create effects i... read more

She discusses too the various collaborations and crossovers between art and advertising: the work of artist, director and creative Tony Kaye; adman turned collector Charles Saatchi and the issues of celebrity and branding that surround him; and the endorsement of art by highly branded products such as Absolut Vodka, to show that art.

Fashion consciousness interpreted as modern, ethical living - Eco Design considers every project a life-cycle that has to be well thought out, from production to disposal. This new "green" approach reflects a dynamic lifestyle that imaginatively brings together design, innovation, and the responsible use of resources. The objects and products featured in this book provide attractive solutions for the demands of contemporary life. A wide, fascinating range of unusual possibilities is presented on 352 richly-illustrated pages: ... read more

For almost 40 years, Tricia Guild has been setting the pace with her up-to-the-minute collections of fabrics, wallpapers and furnishings for interiors. Her extraordinary gift for colour, her innate understanding of space and proportion, her brilliance at mixing pattern and her elegant, feminine view of the world make her collections and the rooms in which they are applied uniquely stylish and beautiful. Over the years her collections have varied from vibrant hot colours to cool shades of white, from floral prints in every shape and... read more

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Green Remodeling goes beyond other home improvement books in that it shows homeowners how they can take part in the "green" revolution when remodeling his or her home. Through common remodeling projects, such as replacing kitchen cabinets and installing new countertops, readers are presented with choices for using green, nontoxic building materials and techniques. Some of the topics covered include reducing home energy use, selecting nontoxic materials, saving water, and supporting the environment through the use of products that a... read more

With over 250 full-color photos, "Store Presentation and Design Number 3" presents the finest examples of in-store visual merchandising displays that reveal how creative design and architecture plans, and merchandise presentation can work together to turn a selling space into a profit. The third book in a successful series, this exciting new edition of "Store Presentation and Design" presents the newest, freshest, most innovative, and most effective strategies for balancing store design, visual merchandising, and area displays. It ... read more

Everything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? "Fifty Shoes That Changed the World" imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 shoe designs that have made a substantial impact in the world of British design today. From the 1863 Frye boot to Zaha Hadid's 2009 Lacoste shoe, each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status and the designers that give them a special place in design history.

Presents the latest creations of some of the most well known design firms, prestigious designers, as well as up-and-comers who have yet to leave their mark. First published 2006.

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Future tense. Designers ahead of time How do today's brightest and best designers see the future of design? What are the defining elements of form, function, and aesthetics at the turn of the millennium? In response to these burning questions, we've put together the definitive book on cutting-edge product design, furniture, ceramics, glassware, and textiles. Including a cross section of the world's most influential designers, from superstars to newcomers, and stunning images of their most progressive work, 'Designing the 21... read more

Showcasing twenty-three homes representing a variety of styles from around the country, an inspirational guide to decorating with a casual touch explains how to eliminate the clutter, emphasize informal rooms over formal living and dining areas, and create open, light-filled spaces that bring together the outside with interior decor. 25,000 first p

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This concise examination of the history of the telephone charts early experimentation, technological improvements, the electrophone, special purpose telephones and the evolution of new telephone exchanges. The text concludes with a description of telephone applications in the modern era.

A new book in the V&A Pattern series, revealing the V&A's spectacular and extensive pattern collections. Available separately - as well as in a collectors' slipcase edition - this season's titles are Chinese Textiles, Spitalfields Silks, Pop Patterns and Walter Crane. Spitalfields Silks displays delightful floral designs alongside quirky, strikingly modern silks, all produced in eighteenth-century London.

A new book in the V&A Pattern series, revealing the V&A's spectacular and extensive pattern collections. Available separately - as well as in a collectors' slipcase edition - this season's titles are Chinese Textiles, Spitalfields Silks, Pop Patterns and Walter Crane. Walter Crane was a key designer of the Aesthetic movement, incorporating swans, bulrushes, fairy tales, English patriotism, and more into his diverse patterns.