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New Titles in Design, Craft, Popular Culture & Gift 2 September 2020
One And Many Mirrors: Perspectives On Graphic Design Education

Isbn 9780995473010
Publisher Occasional Papers
Idea code 20286
€ 24.95

This ambitious book brings together a wide international selection of new and recent writing by educators and practitioners who question the rules and hierarchies of graphic design education today. It holds a vivid mirror up to the ways in which graphic design is imagined, taught, received, and reproduced. Edited by two designer-educators (Brad Haylock and Luke Wood), 'One and Many Mirrors' provides an urgent overview of the field of contemporary graphic design education for all those concerned with its past, present, and possible futures.

256 p, ills bw, 16 x 24 cm, pb, English

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The Form Of The Book Book

Isbn 9780956260574
Publisher Occasional Papers
Idea code 12458
€ 15.60

A collection of essays, analyses and examples regarding the theory and production of bound volumes, this small but dense publication includes contributions by Catherine de Smet, James Goggin, Richard Hollis, Sarah Gottlieb, Armand Mevis and Chrissie Charlton, and ranges in topic from the Matta-Clark Complex and Le Corbusier as book designer to the Most Beautiful Swiss Books in retrospect, modern typographer Herbert Spencer and essential notes for designers.

96 p, ills colour & bw, 14 x 23 cm, pb, English

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Floragatan 13 Curated By Acne Studios A Magazine Curated By - Special Project #3

Isbn 9789077745212
Publisher A Magazine
Idea code 20253
€ 15.00

With the launch of the new Acne Studios headquarters in Stockholm, ‘A Magazine Curated By’ presents a survey of this exceptional building and its present function as a fashion atelier and corporate office. In a visual essay by French architecture photographer Philippe Chancel, the building is explored from top to bottom, beginning with the management offices and descending ten storeys through each component of the design and production ateliers, communal spaces, photo studio, and more. The images are accompanied by insightful quotes by Acne Studios creative director Jonny Johansson, architect Johannes Norlander, the studio’s teams, and external collaborators.

96 p, ills colour & bw, 23 x 30 cm, pb, English

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New Smaland

Isbn 9789187543388
Publisher Arvinius + Orfeus Publishing
Idea code 20301
€ 28.60

This volume looks at issues of entrepreneurship, immigration, and emigration, offering various perspectives on the relationship between the rural and the urban. These three themes characterise both a common and a historical understanding of Småland, a historical province in southern Sweden. By posing questions and developing different approaches to creating a dialogue between international contemporary art and local knowledge, an updated image of the region can be formulated. The book presents a series of recent exhibitions, plus texts reflecting on the workshops, residences, conferences, and collaborations that have taken place in Småland over the last four years.

280 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 24 cm, pb, English

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Pattern, Crime & Decoration

Isbn 9782378961275
Publisher Les Presses Du Reel
Idea code 20273
€ 37.65

This catalogue accompanies two exhibitions (at MAMCO, Geneva, and the Consortium Museum, Dijon) that highlight the groundbreaking, artist-led American art movement known as Pattern and Decoration. Active from the mid-1970s until the early ’80s, its rejection of the rigid tenets of formalism and embrace of decorative motifs and non-Western visual forms can be seen as a forerunner of many currents in art that followed. Using deconstructed shapes, dazzling colours, and mixed patterns, it was grounded in feminism and a refusal of the patriarchal, Eurocentric framework of modernism. Many artists from the movement are presented here in their historical and formal context.

256 p, ills colour & bw, 26 x 26 cm, hb, French/English

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Tibetan Typeforms - An Historical And Visual Analysis Of Tibetan Typefaces

Isbn 9789490913953
Publisher De Buitenkant
Idea code 20321
€ 175.00

‘Tibetan Typeforms’ presents in-depth research regarding the origin, development, and typographical function of letter types in Tibetan writing, from their beginnings in 1738 to the present. Besides introducing the characteristics of Tibetan script and the chronological evolution of letter design and typographic techniques, it also offers a comparative visual and analytical investigation of the manufacture of multilingual typesets and their deployment. Multiple solutions for these typographical complexities are identified, including the placement of diacritical marks, the vertical composition of syllable ligatures, and the many glyphs to be designed.

350 p, ills bw, 21 x 30 cm, hb, English

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Vico Magistretti - Stories Of Objects

Isbn 9783038630494
Publisher Triest Verlag
Idea code 20268
€ 25.10

Milanese architect Vico Magistretti started his work as an industrial designer in the 1960s, going on to create more than 300 products and furniture objects. Yet only 70 of these design classics are still in production today. Author Anniina Koivu researched the Magistretti archive and specialist journals to discover more about his work and the manufacturing history of his products. Her interviews with furniture brands and in-house product designers revealed some surprising findings, and twelve of Magistretti’s iconic creations are given in-depth analysis in this book, along with essays on the use of photography in marketing design products and media coverage of furniture over the years.

272 p, ills colour & bw, 16 x 24 cm, pb, English

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Vico Magistretti - Storie Di Oggetti

Isbn 9783038630500
Publisher Triest Verlag
Idea code
€ 25.10

Milanese architect Vico Magistretti started his work as an industrial designer in the 1960s, going on to create more than 300 products and furniture objects. Yet only 70 of these design classics are still in production today. Author Anniina Koivu researched the Magistretti archive and specialist journals to discover more about his work and the manufacturing history of his products. Her interviews with furniture brands and in-house product designers revealed some surprising findings, and twelve of Magistretti’s iconic creations are given in-depth analysis in this book, along with essays on the use of photography in marketing design products and media coverage of furniture over the years.

272 p, ills colour & bw, 16 x 24 cm, pb, Italian


Archivio 05: 1991 The Nineties Issue

Isbn 9772533104302
Publisher Archivio Magazine
Idea code 20264
€ 15.05

This instalment marks a new beginning for the magazine, which has a new look, new editorial board, and new format to reflect a change in structure, objective, and perspective. It is dedicated to the 1990s, an era that easily lends itself to a nostalgic yearning for a time when we were apparently better off. But when investigated from a lateral perspective, the decade reveals a more complex, stratified picture. The issue pieces together documents, newspapers, and photographs, as well as voices of the people who helped shape those years and the words of those who work to keep the decade’s memory alive. Get ready for a deep dive into the Italian ’90s experience.

176 p, ills colour & bw, 21 x 26 cm, pb, Italian/English

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Vintage Poster Scrap (Revised Edition)

Isbn 9784903883502
Publisher Grand Gallery
Idea code 20317
€ 44.25

This revised edition of ‘Vintage Poster Scrap’ is a veritable feast for classic poster aficionados. Full-colour reproductions of countless posters spanning decades of cinema, music, exhibitions, and more fill its pages. The collection focuses primarily on the wild and exhilarating period of poster design from the 1960s through the 1980s, with a selection mostly originating in Europe and North America. The book is divided into several sections, starting with music (punk, new wave, rock, soul, jazz, reggae, etc.) and New York (Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Andy Warhol), then diving into cult themes (space age, surfing, blaxploitation, lucha libre), beatnik, photographers, movie directors, and more.

336 p, ills colour & bw, 14 x 21 cm, pb, Japanese/English

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Retro Handbills from the Taisho and Showa Era

Isbn 9784861527869
Publisher Seigensha
Idea code 20269
€ 21.20

Setsuya Hashizume, researcher and professor at Osaka University in Japan, compiled this volume of reproductions of handbills, illustrative of the rich history of commercial design in the city of Osaka. Every kind of product, service, destination, entertainment, and more seems to be represented in this impressive collection of printed matter that spans practically the whole 20th century. Bold kanji lettering, bright colours, and eye-catching illustrations, offer fascinating insight into trends in Japan’s commercial design throughout the years. Many have clear influences from the graphic design traditions of the West, while others are uniquely Japanese in their appearance.

256 p, ills colour, 13 x 18 cm, pb, Japanese/English Summary

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Kira Karacho - Patterned Stationery Book

Isbn 9784861527968
Publisher Seigensha
Idea code 20270
€ 21.20

As the successors to an artisanal studio founded in 1624 in Kyoto, Kira Karacho are specialists in ‘karakami’, a traditional craft made by adding designs and decorations to washi, or Japanese handmade paper. Akihiko Toto, a leading figure in the field, and Aiko Senda, who began creating ‘karakami’ cards as a teenager, together present a special collection of this traditional paper. Toto has developed ‘karakami’ into a fine art form with his unique printing techniques, while Senda’s distinct colour sensibility contributes to her dedication to its enrichment and appreciation. The book consists of 96 sample pieces of stationary with 30 different patterns and colour schemes.

216 p, ills colour, 21 x 14 cm, pb, Japanese/English

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Goblins

Isbn 9781912722730
Publisher Rough Trade Books
Idea code 20279
€ 10.50

Taking inspiration from the history and identity of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Cornwall, this series of books seeks dialogue with the culture and folklore of magical practice. A range of artists were asked to create new work and collaborate on four publications that take their shape through this fascinating alternative history. ‘Goblins’ explores these hungry, selfish, and carefree creatures from the perspective of author Jen Calleja’s personal obsessions and preoccupations – from disturbing ’80s fantasy films and uncanny puppets in modern art, to sexual predators in music scenes and DIY punk. Calleja unabashedly shows the ways she has lived in relation to them.

40 p, ills colour & bw, 15 x 21 cm, pb, English


Satan Is Real: Two Short Stories

Isbn 9781912722716
Publisher Rough Trade Books
Idea code 20280
€ 10.50

Taking inspiration from the history and identity of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Cornwall, this series of books seeks dialogue with the culture and folklore of magical practice. A range of artists were asked to create new work and collaborate on four publications that take their shape through this fascinating alternative history. ‘Satan is Real’ comprises two short stories by Wendy Erskine, who lives in Belfast, and illustrations by London-based artist and illustrator Stephanie von Reiswitz. A missing boyfriend in Amsterdam leads to new, uncontrollable powers being unleashed. A young member of a country gospel act has a penchant for black metal. What could go wrong?

40 p, ills colour & bw, 15 x 21 cm, pb, English

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The Cult Of Water

Isbn 9781912722723
Publisher Rough Trade Books
Idea code 20278
€ 10.50

Taking inspiration from the history and identity of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Cornwall, this series of books seeks dialogue with the culture and folklore of magical practice. A range of artists were asked to create new work and collaborate on four publications that take their shape through this fascinating alternative history. ‘The Cult of Water’ began as an experimental radio programme conceived by singer-songwriter and author David Bramwell. Aided by a witch and the magician Alan Moore, he takes an occult journey back in time, in search of the supernatural secrets of our waterways – and to solve the haunting mystery of a drowned village. But can he face his demons?

32 p, ills bw, 15 x 21 cm, pb, English

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Empty Aphrodite: An Encyclopaedia Of Fate

Isbn 9781912722709
Publisher Rough Trade Books
Idea code 20277
€ 10.50

Taking inspiration from the history and identity of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Cornwall, this series of books seeks dialogue with the culture and folklore of magical practice. A range of artists were asked to create new work and collaborate on four publications that take their shape through this fascinating alternative history. ‘Empty Aphrodite’ is a radical imagining of the gods of antiquity as archetypal powers and forces that people often encounter in their lives. Organised as an alphabetic poetic sourcebook, it combines magic and inspiration in a series of surrealist portraits. The encyclopaedia comes with five random stickers with which you can choose your fate.

32 p, ills colour & bw, 15 x 21 cm, pb, English

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Your Fate Is Sealed (20 Sticker Pack)

Isbn
Publisher Rough Trade Books
Idea code 20276
€ 12.55

Taking inspiration from the history and identity of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Cornwall, a series of books seeks dialogue with the culture and folklore of magical practice. Your Fate Is Sealed is a collection of 20 stickers in a pack, of which originally 5 are randomly included in the ‘Empty Aphrodite’ volume. With this pack you can complete your set.

20 , ills colour & bw, box, English

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The Form Of The Book Book

Isbn 9780956260574
Publisher Occasional Papers
Idea code 12458
€ 15.60

A collection of essays, analyses and examples regarding the theory and production of bound volumes, this small but dense publication includes contributions by Catherine de Smet, James Goggin, Richard Hollis, Sarah Gottlieb, Armand Mevis and Chrissie Charlton, and ranges in topic from the Matta-Clark Complex and Le Corbusier as book designer to the Most Beautiful Swiss Books in retrospect, modern typographer Herbert Spencer and essential notes for designers.

96 p, ills colour & bw, 14 x 23 cm, pb, English

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100 Beautiful Words In The Way Of Tea

Isbn 9784473044006
Publisher Tankosha
Idea code 20275
€ 16.60

Tea ceremony expert Bruce Hamana Sosei offers a collection of words, phrases, and concepts that touch upon the very heart of Japanese traditions and culture. Themes range from the seasons, flora and fauna, and other natural phenomena, to useful or ceremonial objects, important calendar days, gods and spirits, and the formal tea ceremony itself. Clear and detailed explanations are given for each word introduced in the book, as well as the relationships between certain words and their meanings, and the whole is organised according to the new year period followed by the four seasons.

112 p, ills colour, 13 x 19 cm, pb, Japanese/English

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Animals In Netsuke Art

Isbn 9784838105854
Publisher Mitsumura Suiko Shoin
Idea code 20303
€ 26.50

Netsuke are small carved ornaments, often of ivory or wood, worn as part of Japanese traditional dress as a button-like toggle by which an article may be attached to the sash of a kimono. Over time, these accessories became especially ornate, and their production was most widespread during Japan’s Edo period. In Japan and elsewhere, enthusiastic collectors have prized these small ornate objects from the 18th century on. This book exclusively features netsuke designed in the form of various animals, from insects and mammals to mythological beasts, endearingly imagined and rendered into an art form. Discover a menagerie of fox priests, dancing cats, sea creatures, and more.

256 p, ills colour, 12 x 16 cm, pb, Japanese/English

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The Allure Of Japanese Contemporary Ceramics

Isbn 9784838105922
Publisher Mitsumura Suiko Shoin
Idea code 20304
€ 35.35

Since Japan opened to trade with the West in the mid-19th century, collectors and curators have been enamoured with Japanese ceramics. In the past two decades, this love has deepened and broadened, touching upon both functional and sculptural works by contemporary artists. This has in turn had a significant impact on the artistic development in Japan. This book explores the many reasons behind recent Western interest in contemporary Japanese clay through dedicated collectors and galleries, as well as the emergence of great art by both senior masters and rising talents. Further, it addresses how the interaction of East and West has culminated in this evolving phenomenon.

174 p, ills colour, 17 x 25 cm, hb, Japanese/English

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Miyako Meisho Hyakkei - Postcardbook

Isbn 9784861527821
Publisher Seigensha
Idea code 20177
€ 11.05

A small book containing 32 postcards, each with a different ukiyo-e print from 19th-century Japan, revives the capital of Kyoto at the end of the Edo period. From noteworthy landmarks and buildings to scenes of street life, work, and leisure, the city transforms with each changing season of the year.

68 p, ills colour, 11 x 15 cm, pb, no text

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Fausto Gilberti - Banksy

Isbn 9788875708467
Publisher Corraini Edizioni
Idea code 20292
€ 17.05

A sort of biography of the outspoken street artist geared towards a younger audience, ‘Banksy’ is written and illustrated by Fausto Gilberti. Using a first-person voice, the political activist and applauded vandal tells the story of why he chose graffiti to express himself, and also why he wears various disguises and needs to be so secretive. He goes on to recount several anecdotes from his life, as well as the actions that have made him (in)famous, like putting his own artwork on the wall of the Louvre without permission. The quirky drawings match the tone of the narrative perfectly, and the story even addresses some of the rumours and speculation about Banksy’s real identity.

40 p, ills colour & bw, 20 x 20 cm, pb, Italian/English

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Kimono Memos

Isbn
Publisher Seigensha
Idea code 20287
€ 4.60

Tidily folded into a compact, brightly coloured package, ‘Kimono Memos’ actually appears reminiscent of its clothing namesake. The designs in this series draw on traditional motifs said to bring good fortune: ocean waves, arrow feathers, seven treasures, checkerboard, and scales. Instructions on the reverse show how to unfold the slim little box, which contains loose sheets of lined memo paper featuring the same cheerful colours and patterns, and conveniently stand it on your desk. These easy-to-grab sheets for jotting down notes will brighten anyone’s day.The 5 different patterns are ordered individually and randomly supplied.

70 sheets, ills colour, 9 x 8 cm, no text

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2021: Be More With Less Agenda

Isbn
Publisher Julie Joliat
Idea code 20164
€ 23.00

Now more than ever, we need to change our lifestyle, slow down, and consume more responsibly. With this in mind, '2021: Be More with Less' follows the footsteps of its 2020 predecessor. Each week of this weekly planner focuses on a theme and invites you to complete a project in order to learn to live in a more sustainable way. These fun exercises are depicted in a playful way through a miscellanea of illustrated facts, recipes, quotes, games, charts, and informative texts. This year’s edition includes 24 additional pages, that provide more space for notes, a bigger monthly planner, and a new project planner.

176 p, ills bw, 12 x 19 cm, pb, English

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