Fashion jewelry is created with the catwalk and couture inmind, characterized by its creativity and originality. It isarguably the most exciting field in fashion today. Arranged by designer, this is the first book to showcasecontemporary catwalk and couture jewellery, profiling 33international fashion jewelers who combine traditional techniquesand ultra-modern methods to create this new style of jewelry. Amongthe stunning images of work shown are collaborations with leadingfashion designers and brands such as Lanvin, Vivienne Westwood,Alexander McQueen, and Comme des Gar ons, as well as collectionsfor directional fashion stores such as Colette and 10 CorsoComo. Showcasing skilled craftsmanship, unusual materials, and an oftenlimited-edition approach, Fashion Jewelry harnesses thespirit of couture for the 21st century.

Somewhere between jewelry and bodyadornment, the necklaceoffers perhaps the mostexciting decorative possibilities of anyarticle ofpersonal display. What is worn around the neckcannot beignored - unlike the more discreet charms of ear and fingerdecoration - and the necklace as an emblem of wealth, status andproclivity has been shaped and reshaped through the centuries bysuccessive fashions, techniques and materials, from the Egyptianbroad collar and the Celtic gold torc, to the diamond sautoirs ofthe I92OS and the exuberant creations of the liberatedsixties. The major part of this book is devoted to the necklace in the19th and 2oth centuries, as these are the most accessible to thepotential buyer and collector. There are, however, substantialsections on the earlier history of the necklace form: thefigurative pectorals of Egypt, Greek and Roman chains andmedallions, the ornamental inspiration of Renaissance art, theadvent of the pearl necklace in the 17th century. The I9th century then saw th

The classic art of enameling is experiencing a well-deservedrenaissance—and it’s stunningly captured in this lovingly curatedsurvey. More than 300 international contemporary artists havecontributed museum-worthy pieces, which range in scale from DavidC. Freda’s Green Slipper Brooch and Harlan W. Butt’s Maine Teapotto large sculptures and public art. Some of the creators take aminimalist approach, using only soft colors and matte finishes,while others exploit the material’s vibrant palette and glass-likesurface. The broad technical applications include everything fromsimple sifting and torch firing to complex cloisonné andplique-à-jour.

Comics Sketchbooks presents the private notebooks of 76 of the world’s most inventive, innovative and successful artists, alongside new talents and emerging illustrators, in a breathtaking range of creative play. From cartoons to the graphic novel, from humour to superheroes, comics are the world’s most popular form of illustration. However, we rarely see the creative thinking – the doodling, the experimentation – that leads to fully formed visual ideas and stories. Although there have been several comic-book compilations over the years, none has the visual excitement, creative insight and mind-blowing creativity – and fun – of Comics Sketchbooks. POW!!!!

The heart of Painters Wild Workshop is the presentation oftwelve gifted artists who take an unusual approach to their art.Readers are invited to workshop demonstrations, lecture sessions,and private lessons that encourage creative experimentation.Whether you are an accomplished artist, an aspiring artist, or anundiscovered artist, you will profit from the wealth of diverseexperiences, materials, and inspirations offered through thesewonderfully wild and creative methods. This is a book for painters,artists, and creative people of all types; its goal is to helpworking painters open up creativity, eliminate self-consciousness,and encourage true artistryeither in their current, chosen medium,or a completely new art medium.

This is the latest book from the pattern cutting andconstruction experts at Bunka Fashion College in Japan, school ofYohji Yamamoto. It includes 17 fashionable and achievable designs,with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams thatguide the reader through the draping process. With two foldedpatterns at the back, this book provides inspiring ideas and highlypractical techniques for anyone wanting to learn about draping.

This substantial book features one hundred of the most spectacular interiors across the world, spanning the entire 20th century to the present day. It includes interiors assembled by artists and fashion designers, architects, interior and set-designers, bringing together diverse design talents from Piero Fornasetti and Coco Chanel to Alvar Aalto, Marc Newson and Matthew Williamson. Twenty short profiles are presented in the introduction, with a single iconic photograph and a concise, informative eighty are profiled at length, in chronological order, with superb colour photography and texts recounting the stories of these remarkable designs. Representing every style from minimalism, Art Nouveau and Neo-traditional to Gesamtkunstwerk creations that defy definition, these iconic interiors are elegant compositions that endure as lasting creations.

Anne Leurquin, art historian, graduated from the UniversitéLibre in Brussels, and is now a professor of art history andethnology. Her various publications and contributions toexhibitions chiefly concern Africa.

You hold in your hands the firstin-world exptoration of Christopher Nol.an's Batman. Thisfascinating manual, contains key sketches, diagrams, notes, casefiles, and other top-secret documents gathered by Bruce Wayne as hecame to embody and serve as Gotham's Oark Knight. Every definingmoment is detaited here, from his collborations with Lucius Fox, tohis affiance with James Gordon at the GPD, to his handwritten memosto and from faithful, butl,er Al,fred Pennyworth. Featured are more than two dozen removabledocuments, inctuding the design and capabitities of thefamedBatsuit, btueprints reveating the inner workings of theBatcave, the specifications for Batman's amazing arsenal.ofweapon.s and gadgets, and much more. Look for hidden bonus contentand excl,usive images from the finalfilim in Notan's The DarkKnight Trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises.

Scott Schuman just wanted to take photographs of people that he met on the streets of New York who he felt looked great. His now-famous and much-loved blog, thesartorialist.com, is his showcase for the wonderful and varied sartorial tastes of real people across the globe. This book is a beautiful anthology of Scott s favorite images, accompanied by his insightful commentary. It includes photographs of well-known fashion figures alongside people encountered on the street whose personal style and taste demand a closer look. From the streets of New York to the parks of Florence, from Stockholm to Paris, from London to Moscow and Milan, these are the men and women who have inspired Scott and the many diverse and fashionable readers of his blog. After fifteen years in the fashion business, Scott Schuman felt a growing disconnect between what he saw on the runways and in magazines, and what real people were wearing. The Sartorialist was his attempt to redress the balance. Since its beginning, the blog has bec

Here for the first time is the complete history of the sleek,sophisticated, incomparable Batmobile. From its humble beginningsin the pages of Detective Comics, to its reimaginings every decadein the pages of DC Comics, to its unforgettable appearances on thebig screen, this book explores each incarnation of the Batmobile inincredible detail and scope. In addition to comic books, the Batmobile has been immortalizedin nearly every imaginable medium, including film, television,toys, and video games. Most recently, it was given breathtaking newlife—and incredible capabilities—in Christopher Nolan’sextraordinary film trilogy, which concludes with 2012’s The DarkKnight Rises. While each of the Batmobile’s incarnations will beexplored, special attention will be paid to the "Tumbler" Batmobilefrom Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark KnightRises. With stunning gatefolds and detailed specs, blueprints, andhistorical comparisons, BATMOBILE: The Complete History is aninformational an

Published in conjunction with an exhibition ofmasterworks from The Museum of Modern Art at the High Museum,Atlanta, this catalogue features artwork produced during six keyyears between 1913 and 2013. Concentrating on groundbreakingmoments when major modern movements and radical new strategiesemerged, the book provides an overview of the innovations andachievements of the last century, including the new visuallanguages of Cubism and Futurism (1913), the convergence ofSurrealism and New Vision photography between the wars (1929), thelarge-scale abstract painting of midcentury (1950), the merging ofart and life in the early 1960s (1961) and the embrace of identitypolitics and appropriation by artists in the late 1980s (1988). Aseries of new commissions by three contemporary artists representsthe art of the present moment. Each of the six richly illustratedsections features a close reading of one major work from theperiod, complemented by an exploration of that year's aestheticzeitgeist.

Few artists have created as much controversy or survived itwith greater fame than Edouard Manet. In his day, the avant-gardewas not only a challenge to the traditions of art, but it was alsoa gunshot fired at society as a whole. With his painting Olympia(1869), Manet was to become, to quote Degas, as famous asGaribaldi. Yet how the urbane and diffident son of a bourgeoisfamily became the father of both Realism and Impressionism is acomplex and fascinating story that has too often been reduced totextbook clichés. As Manet has become recognized as a touchstonefor historical change but also for interpretations of how thatchange came about, his individual story has become all the morerelevant to the study of art history. Moreover, far from being anartists to shrink behind his work, one of Manets mostcharacteristic practices was to leave an indelible trace of his ownpersonal identity within his paintings, as illustrated throughoutthe volume by eminent scholar James H. Rubin. This lavishlyillustrated volume

"New London Style" takes a fresh look into the private dwellingsof the most exciting young creative talents in the city, from themusic, fashion, design and art worlds. This exciting aesthetictakes many forms, but above all it expresses a creative sensibilityagainst the backdrop of the ever-changing environment of one of theworlds most exciting cities. The 28 houses in the book are looselyarranged by location, in the grooviest, on-the-edge neighbourhoodsfrom Whitechapel to Notting Hill, Camberwell to Clerkenwell andreflect the cosmopolitan melting pot that influences the city'sdesign trends. Whether in a mews house, derelict pub, or even achurch, this new wave of lively Londoners is injecting funkinessand bright ideas into a range of highly individualistic andinspirational interiors.

This definitive monograph, written by Miró’sclose friend and contemporary, offers personal insight into thelife and work of the artist. Rigorously academic, Dupin’s analysisgoes much further than a traditional study of the artist’s work: herecounts Miró’s artistic exploration, from sculpture, throughgraphic work, to costume design. Dupin’s privileged relationshipwith the Miró family allowed him exclusive access to invaluableinformation about the artist as well as many documents, such asvarious projects, sketch pads, and correspondence that were onlydiscovered after Miró’s death. Extensive notes are included at theback of the volume as well as a condensed chronology and a list ofMiró’s exhibitions and catalogs.

"America The Beautiful" has been stirring hearts forgenerations, and now Wendell Minor provides a spectacular visualaccompaniment for the classic poem and song. Sing along to thefamiliar lyrics, turning each page as the musical tribute istransformed into a visual feast that spans the entire nation, fromNew York City to the Oregon coast, and encompasses multiple eras,from the Pilgrims to the Wright brothers to NASA. Wendell Minor’sstunning paintings of American landscapes and historical momentscelebrate our nation—from sea to shining sea.

Footwear design has become the new dream career, and this bookis the first guide to show the key skills and tips behind thetrade, for both budding designers and anyone interested in shoes.Since Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik became householdnames, footwear design is now one of the most lucrative strands ofany fashion brand. Aki Choklat explores the footwear designprocess, explaining the differences between the anatomy of the footand the anatomy of a shoe, showing how one constrains the other,before moving onto the research and design development processesand the art of creating a complete collection. The all-importantpresentation is then discussed, including illustrative techniques,before the book ends with advice for those wishing to pursue acareer in footwear design. Illustrated throughout withinspirational sketchbooks detailing the design process andspecially commissioned images of cutting-edge shoe design, the bookalso contains case studies featuring an array of international shoedesigners.

Click on the Google Preview image above to read some pages of this book! Following the success of Ladur e: Sucre, here is the second volume of neverbefore- published recipes from the legendary Ladur e tearoom. One hundred elegant recipes from Ladur es Chef, beautifully photographed and packed into an eye-catching book reminiscent of the famous macaron boxes. From duck foie gras with rose macaroon to vegetable tagliatelle with Ladur e tea and cardamom, as well as the taramasalata clair with rose petals, the Chef presents us with an entire artists array of appetizers, main courses, fish, meat, salads and omelettesAll bearing the unmistakable Ladur e quality and creativity.

New in the bestselling "Way We Live" series is this visuallythrilling exploration of the way people around the world live withthe things they love. Divided into seven main sections, the bookshowcases Gilles de Chabaneixs eagle-eye for a good idea orintriguing detail, offering an international tour of how peopleframe, hang and place objects, as well showing the best ways ofcombining and balancing them, and displaying them with wit orirony. Every opportunity to make cross cultural comparisons andconnections is taken within this book to provide a trulyinternational vision of the ways in which our lives are reflectedby the things we love.

This book rewrites the history of jewellery in the age ofVictoria. The age of Victoria is taken in its widest sense toencompass jewellery made throughout Europe and America, displayedat the great international exhibitions and distributed throughforeign trade, illustrated publications and a burgeoning touristindustry. Throughout, links with other disciplines will provideboth the specialist and the non-specialist with the information tounderstand how jewellery permeated all walks and conditions of lifein the 19th century. The focus of the book is on the attitudes ofowners to their jewellery and the symbolic weight that it wasexpected to carry. Rather than concentrating on the major figuresat the top end of the jewellery trade, or indeed offering achronological survey of the development of jewellery styles andfashions, it is oriented towards the social aspects of owning,wearing and displaying jewellery. The authors show, for example,how novelists use jewellery to add a moral or metaphoricaldimension to a

A wonderful and original tribute to the curious, comical Dodoand the beautiful island of Mauritius. Award-winning Finnishphotographer Harri Kallio creates the illusion that thesefascinating creatures are alive and abundant, living as they oncedid in their own unspoiled haven, the island of Mauritius.Accompanied by a thorough history of this extraordinary bird,including eyewitness accounts and pictorial sources, the book wasthe winner of the 2004 European Publishers’ Award forPhotography.

Demonstrating Harry Potter’s global reach and unparalleledvisual impact, Harry Potter: The Definitive Movie Posters featuresthe most dramatic national and international movie posters createdduring the entire eight-film run. This elegant, large-scale formatcaptures the magic of the films with forty artfully selected,display-worthy posters. Fans will get a sense of the mountingexcitement that surrounded the screenings worldwide. Belovedcharacters, powerful emotions, and thrilling moments leap from thepage. The posters are printed on glossy cardstock inside a protectivecover. Easily removable as full sheets, they’re crease-free andperfect for displaying. Featured images include the iconicdepiction of Hagrid and young Harry looking up at Hogwarts castle;the all-knowing gazes of Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall; theromantic Yule Ball costumes; the chilling face of Voldemort; andmany others. You’ll want to display each and every image!

Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics is the third in the series ofcult Japanese pattern making books, now translated into English.The new volume looks at working with stretch and jersey fabric.Material that stretches lengthways or sideways can be magical initself. This book takes the special qualities of jersey and stretchfabrics and uses them to create stunning, sculptural designs. Intwo parts, the book shows how to work with stretch fabrics and howto cut patterns that exploit their properties with truly originalresults. The book is accompanied by a basic paper patternblock.

Celebrity model Inès de la Fressange shares the well-keptsecrets of how Parisian women maintain effortless glamour and atimeless allure. Inès de la Fressange—France’s icon of chic—sharesher personal tips for living with style and charm, gleaned fromdecades in the fashion industry. She offers specific pointers onhow to dress like a Parisian, including how to mix affordablebasics with high-fashion touches, and how to accessorize. Herstep-by-step do’s and don’ts are accompanied by fashionphotography, and the book is personalized with her charmingdrawings. Inès also shares how to bring Parisian chic into yourhome, and how to insert your signature style into any space—eventhe office. The ultrachic volume is wrapped with athree-quarter-height removable jacket and features offset aquarellepaper and a ribbon page marker. Complete with her favoriteaddresses for finding the ultimate fashion and decorating items,this is a must-have for any woman who wants to add a touch of Paristo her own style.