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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

Cause and Effect: Visualising Sustainability

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Worldwatch Institute Against this background, Cause and Effect is the first book to focus on how communication measures can change our behaviour and make us more environmentally friendly. It reveals a new visual language for sustainability Sustainability is not an option, but a necessity. As such, designers and those who hire them are increasingly being called upon to deal with this pressing topic. Companies, institutions, NGOs, and politicians want to position themselves as innovative and environmentally friendly. Whether or not brands or products can be considered sustainable will be more and more decisive to their success on the market. A wide range of target audiences need to be sensitised to and convinced of the value of a more conscious lifestyle. Because the traditional look of environmentalism is out of date and no longer so effective, a new visual language must be found for this topic Cause and Effect is a collection of work from around the world that reveals a credible and understandable contemporary visual language for communicating ecology. Its spectrum ranges from campaigns, posters, brochures, and digital media to interventions and guerilla marketing. It utilises graphic design, information graphics, and illustrations as well as photography to get its message across The examples in Cause and Effect inspire us and challenge us. They clearly describe far-reaching correlations and complex technical processes. They explain and motivate. Together they serve as an unparalleled presentation of the most significant, intelligent, and entertaining communication measures and proposed solutions for sustainability today Co-Edited by Stephan Bohle is founder and director of futurestrategy, a think tank focusing on strategies and marketing for sustainability. In addition, Bohle is a member of the advisory board of Germany's national environmental foundation, the Deutsche Umweltstiftung, as well as a consultant and lecturer on the topics of sustainability management, design, and marketing

Graphic Recording: Live Illustrations for Meetings, Conferences and Workshops

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Graphic Recording - creating live, on-site illustrations to document and visualise presentations, workshops, and meetings - is popular and spreading rapidly To see the big picture, you have to draw it first. Graphic recording is the rapidly growing practice of visualising the content of a presentation or meeting by drawing it live with markers and a large sheet of paper Hand-drawn cartoons and diagrams represent key messages, ideas, goals, and results in an entertaining way, ensuring high engagement and retention. This book is the first how-to guide for creating graphic recordings and using them to make meetings and workshops more effective. Expert graphic recorder Anna Lena Schiller reveals the essential tools and techniques with examples and helpful visuals

How Big is Big? How Far is Far? All around Me

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How Big is Big? How Far is Far? All Around Me was created to inform imaginatively. After all, why not measure how dense the densest fur could be by the size of a thumb? Or think of speed as if it were a snowflake gliding through the air? Jun Cen’s artwork uses a muted palette and minimal graphics which pay homage to the vintage ladybird pocketbook classics, whilst the design and typography lends it a modern breath for playful learning How Big is Big? How Far is Far? All Around Me is the follow-on title from the Little Gestalten How big is Big? How Far is Far? and takes new comparisons which focus on our planet Not only will children learn about all the different ways to measure, but they’ll also discover new facts about the incredible world we live in

Less but better

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The new edition of the benchmark work originally published by the Dieter and Ingeborg Rams Foundation and Jo Klatt Few product designs have the staying power of creations by Dieter Rams. Almost everything produced by one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century is today considered a classic. This new and revised edition of Less but Better shows once again why Dieter Rams's approach to design will be relevant for the foreseeable future Ideas of what can and must be achieved by good design are in a constant state of flux as a result of cultural and technological developments. Dieter Rams, however, came up with ten principles that advocate for a purist, almost imperceptible design. These principles are still considered timeless fundaments of design theory and practice today Less but Better does not set out to be a complete documentation of Dieter Rams's body of work, nor does it claim to tell the full story of the company Braun. Rather, the book explores the ideas, criteria, and methods behind Rams's creations and reveals how a shifting culture of product manufacturing gave rise to universal design benchmarks From his reflections on design ethics and values we can distill a clear paradigm for future design --because one principle has remained firm over the years: less is simply better

The Carousel of Animals

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A 3D pop up book that redefines how we tell a story; The Carousel of Animals is a book, a mobile and a magical menagerie, expertly crafted for an interactive storytelling experience that can be enjoyed time and time again A lion riding a cat, monkeys boxing a kangaroo, a fox riding a fire engine... This is one ride children won't want to miss! As the book unfolds and the carousel starts to turn, we see a troupe of characters march past in colourful array The Carousel of Animals will enchant both young and old with the paper craftsmanship that is a signature of Gerard LoMonaco's work. His striking illustrations captivate the imagination whilst Henri Des delightful rhymes gives pace to each spin of this madcap journey on the animal carousel

The Monocle Guide to Shops, Kiosks and Markets

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Revealing Monocle’s 100 favourite shops worldwide, from the independent fashion boutique to the department store that takes up a city block, this is a new practical guide complete with case studies, a collection of sharp essays, snappy interviews, contacts and tips – a toolbox for the retail-minded and those with their own shop in prospect. The Monocle Guide to Shops, Kiosks and Marketsis a handbook for the shopper and any aspiring shopkeeper, stocking a wealth of insight and inspiration. Now, may we show you around? Monocle was launched by Tyler Brûlé in 2007 as a monthly magazine briefing on global affairs, business, culture, design, and much more. Today, Monocle is a complete, media brand with a suite of travel guides under its belt, a 24-hour radio station, a film-rich website, retail ventures around the globe, and cafés in Tokyo and London. Besides their London HQ they have seven international bureaux in New York, Toronto, Istanbul, Singapore, Tokyo, Zurich, and Hong Kong. At their core is the simple belief that there will always be a place for a print brand that is committed to telling fresh stories and sending photographers on assignments

The Pencil Perfect: The Untold Story of a Cultural Icon

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Intimate and individual, pencil and paper are a personal touch in a digital age. The pencil is our direct connection between mind and page. We tell the story of an overlooked cultural icon with anecdotes, unexpected facts, and hand-drawn pencil-and-paper illustrations. This book features profiles of pencil crafters, anecdotes about famous writers and their favourite pencils, and essays about the surprising role of pencils in world history and culture The Pencil Perfect explores the culture, heritage, manufacture, and meaning of the pencil. The humble instrument is now more relevant and romanticised than ever because it reconnects us with a simpler time. More and more of us are putting down the smartphone, and picking up a pencil This small, every day object brings us back to the simple and the tangible