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1,2,3 Lift & Learn

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Introduce preschool children to basic concepts like counting with 1, 2,3 Lift & Learn, a bold, colourful, new lap book in a large format designed for sharing and reading aloud Filled with bright illustrations and engaging paper flaps, this book is made to explore together and discover the numbers hiding underneath each colourful drawing The perfect way to introduce toddlers to the early concepts of reading, counting, and problem solving A thoughtful gift for preschoolers that can be kept, handed down, and treasured for many years to come

100 Ideas That Changed Design

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This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped industrial and product design. Written by two experts on modern design, it provides both a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader From the origins or modern design in the craft movements of the 19th and early 20th century and the changes brought about by mass production, the book traces the most important ideas in design through the modern movement and post-war consumer society to more recent ideas such as Open-Source Design and Biomimicry Arranged in a broadly chronological order, the ideas are presented through fascinating text and arresting visuals, 100 Ideas that Changed Design explores when each idea first evolved and the subsequent impact it has had up to the present day

A Brief History of Acid House

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A Brief History of Acid House is an illustrated celebration of Acid House music's rich and colourful history, which chronicles the key events and major players responsible for its global influence and on-going legacy To mark 30 years since the Acid House scene exploded in the UK, this book examines the impact the music had upon club culture and music history Includes a list of essential Acid House classics with descriptions for each with images and a Periodic Table of Dance Music Other topics included are: Ikutaro Kakehashi, Tadao Kikumoto, Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Phuture, the TB-303 synthesizer, The Hacienda night club, Shoom, Blackburn, The Media, the UK Government, Football casuals, 1980's Police aggression and some of the most pivotal moments in Acid House's history About the author: A brief History of Acid House was written and illustrated by Suddi Raval. Suddi Raval began attending Acid House parties in the North of England at the age of 17 in 1988 and has been a life long Acid House enthusiast ever since. He has released records under various names on different record labels including being co-writer and producer of the UK top 20 hit single Hardcore Uproar which became a Hacienda anthem in the summer of 1990. He has since scored soundtracks for numerous video game titles and writes a regular column sharing his memories of rave experiences for Iconic Underground magazine.

A New Program for Graphic Design

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A New Program for Graphic Design is the first communication-design textbook expressly of and for the 21st century. Three courses Typography, Gestalt and Interface, provide the foundation of this book. Through a series of in-depth historical case studies (from Benjamin Franklin to the Macintosh computer) and assignments that progressively build in complexity, A New Program for Graphic Design serves as a practical guide both for designers and for undergraduate students coming from a range of other disciplines Synthesising the pragmatic with the experimental, and drawing on the work of Max Bill, Beatrice Warde, Muriel Cooper and Stewart Brand (among many others), it builds upon mid to late 20th century pedagogical models to convey contemporary design principles in an understandable form for students of all levels, treating graphic design as a liberal art that informs the dissemination of knowledge across all disciplines For those seeking to understand and shape our increasingly networked world of information, this guide to visual literacy is an indispensable tool. About the author: David Reinfurt (born 1971), a graphic designer, writer and educator, reestablished the Typography Studio at Princeton University and introduced the study of graphic design. Previously, he held positions at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Rhode Island School of Design and Yale University School of Art. As a co-founder of O-R-G inc. (2000), Dexter Sinister (2006) and the Serving Library (2012), Reinfurt has been involved in several studios that have reimagined graphic design, publishing and archiving in the 21st century. He was the lead designer for the New York City MTA Metrocard vending machine interface, still in use today. His work is included in the collections of the Walker Art Centre, Whitney Museum of American Art, Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. He is the co-author of Muriel Cooper (MIT Press, 2017), a book about the pioneering designer

Airline Maps: A Century of Art and Design

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A celebratory look back at one hundred years of passenger flight, featuring full-colour reproductions of route maps and posters from the world's most iconic airlines From the first faltering flights over plains, water, and mountains to the vast networks of today, air travel has transformed the world and how people see it. Maps played their part in showing what was possible and who was offering new opportunities. As tiny operations with barely serviceable airplanes pushed out farther and farther, growing and merging to form massive global empires, so the scope of their maps became bigger and bolder, until the entire world was shrunk down to a single sheet of paper. Designs featured sumptuous Art Deco style, intricate artistry, bold modernism, 60s psychedelia, clever photography, and even underground map-style diagrams For the first time, Mark Ovenden and Maxwell Roberts chart the development of the airline map, and in doing so tell the story of a century of cartography, civil aviation, graphic design and marketing. Airline Maps is a visual feast that reminds the reader that mapping the journey is an essential part of arriving at the destination

All About Yves

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Yves Saint Laurent is one of the world's most famous designers, who's haute couture collections have deeply marked society and revolutionised the image of women. All About Yves documents the life of this great designer, from his childhood, to the seminal moments of his career, up until his death in 2008 This one-of-a-kind book includes unseen sketches and photographs of Saint Laurent's key collections, as well as fascinating removable documents that include handwritten letters, paper dolls, contact sheets, magazines and invitations All About Yves was compiled in collaboration with the Fondation Pierre Berge - Yves Saint Laurent and is essential reading for those with a passion for YSL

Andersen: The Illustrated Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

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A revivification of Gestalten's classic Andersen: an illustrated treasury of fairy tales by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen Andersen's magical fairy tales are adorned with engaging illustrations by a cast of carefully selected Illustrators. Like the complementary volume, Grimm, the original texts of traditional stories such as "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Emperor's New Clothes" are combined with contemporary visuals by imaginative and skilled artists. The plethora of aesthetic styles presented in Andersen appeals to a wide audience from young children to grandparents to design aficionados. Renowned worldwide for his childhood classics such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Princess and the Pea," Andersen's fantastical stories have been translated into many languages and transformed into films, ballets, and stage theatres. This volume offers a chance to complete your bookshelf and a child's fairytale collection

Another London

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In the years between 1930 and 1980, some of the best-known photographers from around the world came to London and made its streets, buildings and communities their subject Each brought their own perspective, subverting or perpetuating national stereotypes, seeking out the typical or the exotic, attempting to penetrate the fabled British reserve with their lens Together their work creates a portrait of a great world city, changing and mutating, a restless and fascinating muse Essays by selected critics will address both the photographers' contributions and the history of London