This book presents tattoos in Japan with all their astounding richness and sophistication. The history of this unique folk art, its meaning, social background, and evolution as well as a collection of rare interviews with master tattooists made over...

A comprehensive guide to the world of logo redesign showcasing a wide collection of case studies and the best examples of logo redesign from around the world. In today's dynamic world, brands must evolve and adapt to stay relevant. The logo, once a...

In the information explosion age, where thereis a shift from staticprinted information to digital media, designs that can convey informationfaster, more convincingly and, thanks to mobile phones, ubiquitously, are likely to gain the public's favor. A...

Part of awell-known book series on contemporary art jewelry by jeweler Nicolas Estrada, this completely new edition of New Earrings (not a single piece from the2013 edition has been included) highlights the work of some of the mostexciting and innova...

This inspiring stroll through Paris's mythic flea market spotlights a fascinating array of influential vendors―revealing their unique wares, trade secrets, and the life-changing finds on sale there. "The Paris Flea Market" has been a mecca for desig...

Now back in print, a revealing look at the visionary French furniture designer and architect, highlighting his virtuoso designs and versatile creativity. The designer and architect Pierre Chareau (1883-1950) was a pivotal figure in modernism. His e...

The master of screen-printing guards the secrets surrounding his recipes and processes like the tinkerers and inventors of old. The Swiss Lorenz Boegli developed this printing technique in a quality that is unattainable for other printing processes....

This handbook uncovers the rich history of handmade type and the process of letterpress printing showcasing works of international top printers and designers. A source of inspiration for type designers, letterpress enthusiasts, design students, and c...

The most up-to-date account of the Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh's masterwork. The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art is a monument of international significance in the history of architecture and design. D...

Otto Neurath's famous "Modern Man in the Making", first published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1939, captures and describes the state of the world in the 1930s by using text and figurative illustrations. From 1925 onwards, Neurath and his team had worked on...