Tom Ford has become one of fashions great icons. He transformed Gucci from a moribund accessories label into one of the sexiest fashion brands in the world. His designs have increased sales...
A book about the essence, promise, and practice of Marlies Dekkers (1965), the most original and inventive lingerie designer working today. Marlies Dekkers has been strongly influenced by...
The most innovative uses of collage today, from 50 leading contemporary graphic designers across 15 different countries—including Hort, Mike Perry, Stefan Sagmeister, Matthew Cooper, and...
This intriguing book examines the small woven and wrought works artist Sheila Hicks has produced for the past fifty years. With their distinctive colors, thoughtful compositions, and...
A celebration of the Omega Seamaster watch’s seventieth anniversary with exclusive photographs that truly bring the legendary timepiece to life.
When the Swiss watchmaker Omega debuted its...
From legendary releases to ultra-rare records, Elvis Presley to Iron Maiden, discover the 750 album covers that made rock history. Fact sheets, insider interviews, and lists from leading...
This introduction to Japanese joinery delves into the history and development of Japanese carpentry, and it also reveals many secrets of Japanese joinery. It presents 48 joints, with...
The art of the tattoo (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) Whether you're thinking of getting a tattoo or just want to see to what lengths others have gone in decorati
Around the world, dandies embrace style while respecting their local cultural traditions. Dandyism transcends fashion-it is a committed way of life. An international survey of the global...
This book tracks the trend towards colour chronologically from its intellectual roots in the Bauhaus movement to the current day. Eight standalone profiles showcase designers who have...
Er is een tijd geweest dat je een architect kon herkennen aan zijn Saab of zijn Citroën DS. De voorliefde van architecten voor auto's is gebleven, maar is vandaag meer hybride geworden. En...
The latest addition to the stylish Mid-Century Modern gift range, featuring elegant illustrations of classic pieces presented in a compact single volume.
A beautifully produced guide illustrating the development of clothing that both conceals and reveals, from early versions of bras and girdles to the 'outerwear' of Jean Paul Gaultier and...
numerous illustrations. i.a. by ERWIN OLAF, printed in 999 copies, typography and original blindstamped cl. by I. BOOM, in original board box.
"Written between the lines of 1136 meticulously...
Timing is of strategic importance in catching opportunities and leveraging technological interventions. Timing is also crucial when new products are ready to launch. Being among the first...
From the Vitra Design Museum a 1,000-page book that will deliver the most comprehensive overview on the history of furniture design ever publishedThe publication will document some 1,691...
An exploration of the role of the handbag in the history of culture, fashion, and material production The history of the handbag-its design, how it has been made, used, and worn-reveals...
'There's happiness in having less. If you are anything like how I used to be - miserable, constantly comparing yourself with others, or just believing your life sucks - I think you should...
More than 1000 films, more then 300 credits sequences, more than 200 creators . . . An indispensable piece of work in order to gain a global knowledge of one of the best known, yet least...
"It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be is a handbook of how to succeed in the world: a pocket bible for the talented and timid alike to help make the unthinkable thinkable...
Bursting with beautiful ideas for bringing this signature look into your own space, as well as practical advice on what will work where, this is an essential guide for any lover of interior...
A fresh look at typographic design as an art and as a storytelling device that expresses narratives, emotions, and voice.
Stretching the boundaries of typographic expression, 'Type Tells...
"The sketch, the idea put on paper, has almost become synonymous with the creative act," writes Ludwig Glaeser. Each of the drawings in this portfolio-sized, spiral-bound book is a germinal...
The Art of Looking Sideways is a primer in visual intelligence, an exploration of the workings of the eye, the hand, the brain and the imagination. It is an inexhaustible mine of anecdotes,...
This innovative new book looks at life the wrong way in a bid to explain the benefits of making wrong decisions. This book is for people who want to break new ground, who understand that if...
Serious collectors of paper money know to be successful you need to have the latest news and details, and no other guide provides worldwide secondary market values except the Standard...
Irreverence Justified is the Nike Bible. It was released in the year 2000 and each edition is numbered out of 2000 copies. The book contains minimal text and is filled with pictures of...
One of the world’s premier collections of horror and sci-fi movie posters amassed, not altogether surprisingly, by the dark mind of Metallica’s lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett. Before Kirk...
An in-depth study of the work of German-born industrial designer Richard Sapper, most famous for designs such as the Tizio lamp and the Brionvega radio
Featuring lavish photographs, with close-ups of subtle, exquisite details, most taken specially for this publication, The Italian Gentleman explores the world behind the finished garments –...
Acclaimed furniture designer George Nakashima (1905-1990) made boldly original pieces prized for their superb craftsmanship and their organic use of the natural lines and grain of wood....
Illustration is a crucial element in visual design, whether a simple line drawing or a computer-generated image. This guide showcases 96 of today's best illustrators from over 13 countries....
A brilliant and unique volume that captures the trajectory of an Italian luxury house similar to Gucci, but distinctly more personal and intimate, this book will captivate readers intrigued...