The Typography Idea Book

Timothy Corrigan

In his third book, AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer Corrigan shares the joys of decorating and living in his Paris apartment and new chateau infectiously inspiring us to design à la française.Having a nineteenth-century apartment in Paris steps from the Trocadero and Eiffel Tower is a dream. So is owning an eighteenth-century chateau in the French countryside known as the "...

Tilda Swinton / Olivier Saillard

Longtime creative collaborators Tilda Swinton and Olivier Saillard present an illustrated tribute to the costumes of legendary Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini's iconic films.Retracing Pier Paolo Pasolini's entire cinematography—which continues to fascinate audiences almost half a century after his passing—Embodying Pasolini explores the costumes that brought his films to l...

Sakurai, Teruko

Expert colorist Teruko Sakurai takes you to the end of the rainbow—and beyond—in this inspiring color dictionary!Over 2,750 traditional Japanese color combinations are presented, organized into 100 different themes associated with the seasons, landscapes and artistic heritage of Japan. Whether it's a shower of pink cherry blossoms, the flutter of a carp flap or the austere and ...

Sandy Baum

In many towns throughout Mexico, houses still retain blank exteriors facing the street, some with an occasional window. However, beyond these canyon-forming walls, one is exposed to interiors alive with rainbows of color. The front of the house may be one story, but once inside the entrance, a visitor might be exposed to two or more stories, probably with a rooftop terrace and ...

Tina Skinner

Take a visually rich tour through a burgeoning community on Mexico's Baja Penninsula, and learn how the dream of visionaries is shaping the community of Loreto Bay as a model for the future. Indigenous materials and culture are helping to shape the physical makeup of this new resort community near Loreto, and the city's inhabitants are reaping the benefits of development dollar...

Tekuro Sakurai

An indispensable guide to the colors and combinations of contemporary Japanese design—by one of Japan's leading colorists!Color consultant Teruko Sakurai finds inspiration everywhere—in the foods, landscapes and everyday objects of her native land. Flipping through the pages of this book is like taking a tour through modern Japan. The tones, hues and palettes will dazzle and in...

Heller, Steven / Anderson, Gail

The Logo Design Idea Book is an accessible introduction to the key elements of good logo design, including insights into the logos of iconic brands.This guide is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to learn the basic about designing a logo. The book introduces the key elements of good logo design and is perfect for graphic design and branding inspiration.Written by Ste...

Heller, Steven / Anderson, Gail

An essential resource to using contemporary typefaces for effective communicationType is the handwriting of the 21st century, lending its expressive voice to the language of all written communication. Type Speaks is the first book to explore type as a medium that conveys emotions, concepts, and ideas, filled with hundreds of new fonts available through digital foundries. Some e...