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Karel Martens - Patterns
Isbn 9789492811974
Publisher Roma Publications
Idea code 21586
€ 35.00
This publication contains a collection of patterns designed by Dutch graphic designer Karel Martens. Although Martens is widely recognised for his specialisation in typography, the dozens of full-page patterns shown here are devoid of any text, allowing the sequence to become a mesmerising pattern in itself. Designed by Martens & Martens.
208 , ills colour, 24 x 30 cm, , English
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Lous Martens - Animal Books For Jaap Zeno Anna Julian Luca (Reprint/ New Cover)
Isbn 9789492811998
Publisher Roma Publications
Idea code 21468
€ 35.00
Lous Martens has five grandchildren – Jaap, Zeno, Anna, Julian, and Luca – and has begun making an animal scrapbook for each newcomer to the family. Although it is seventeen years since the first, Jaap, was born, none of the five books are finished yet. Consisting of loosely pasted pictures of animals that were clipped from newspapers and magazines about art, literature, and science, plus stamps and photographs from advertising brochures, the books are enjoyable for their small, ever-evolving changes as new material is added. Interestingly, the books were never intended to be published, but are now grouped into one big volume, an embodiment of familial love and dedication.
416 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 24 cm, pb, Dutch/English
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Caps Lock - How Capitalism Took Hold of Graphic Design, and how to Escape from it
Isbn 9789492095817
Publisher Valiz
Idea code 21440
€ 22.50
In this book, Dutch graphic designer Ruben Pater uses clear language and visual examples to show how graphic design and capitalism are inextricably linked. Capitalism could not exist without the myriad banknotes, documents, infographics, interfaces, branding, and advertisements created by graphic designers. Even anti-consumerist strategies such as social and speculative design are appropriated to serve economic growth. Design, it seems, is locked in a cycle of exploitation and extraction, furthering global inequality and environmental collapse. Featured are six radical design cooperatives that resist capitalist thinking, hoping to inspire a more socially aware practice.
432 p, ills colour & bw, 11 x 18 cm, pb, English
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The New Era Magazine 3
Isbn 9789189270190
Publisher Arvinius + Orfeus Publishing
Idea code 21446
€ 24.50
In its third issue, the magazine dedicated to Scandinavian living, with topics such as interiors, design, art, and craft, investigates a world brimming with possibilities. Visit the enchanting studio of artist Eva Lange, or travel to an island with a house in the midst of a forgotten fairy-tale garden. Design icon Pia Wallen gives an exclusive tour of her home, architect Thomas Sandell shows off his seaside home that measures just thirteen square metres, and architect Pernilla Wåhlin Norén explains her home built entirely of pine. Also in this issue, the tendencies shaping our future, from breaking away from the homogenisation of social media to mass exodus from cities, are examined.
216 p, ills colour & bw, 22 x 30 cm, pb, English
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Self Service 55
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Publisher Self Service
Idea code 21567
€ 31.30
Kate Moss, the iconic British model who upended the fashion world in the mid-1990s with her waifish figure and “anti-supermodel” aesthetic, curates this 55th issue. For decades now, the fashion world has watched Kate as she has grown and evolved, admiring her unmatched authenticity and nonchalance. In making this magazine, she fully committed to the creative process, taking on its various tasks not merely as the subject, model, or performer, but getting involved in every detail: commissioning, styling, casting, and art directing. Contributors include casting directors, editors, and creatives from across the industry, plus a checklist of the hottest photographers out there today.
795 p, ills colour & bw, 23x30 cm, pb, English
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Purple 36: The Mexico Issue
Isbn 17668832
Publisher Purple Institute
Idea code 21503
€ 42.00
Mexico has always been a place to escape, to disappear, to die, but also to live again. In a period of global control and social conformity, Mexico is a powerful source of creativity, surprise, psycho-magic, cosmic sensations, and time travel. Moreover, Mexico has always opened its doors to the world. Countless artists, writers, political figures, and refugees have spent time there, escaped there. For this oversized issue, ‘Purple’ set up an office in the heart of Mexico City, to connect with the art scene, to meet Mexican artists, designers, photographers, and models, and to explore this baroque world from within, to see how this radiant country is widening its influence.
530 p, ills colour & bw, 24 x 33 cm, hb, English
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Dirty Furniture 5/6: Telephone
Isbn 9780993351143
Publisher Dirty Furniture
Idea code 21566
€ 18.25
Continuing its focus on uncovering the relationship between people and the things around us, the independent design magazine’s fifth issue investigates the phone. Dive headlong into the world of 5G, dominatrices reclaiming the internet, scams and phreaking, the undersea cable network, inventor Antonio Meucci, the GPS of monarch butterflies, calling the dead, and perhaps even a phone shaped like a strawberry.
144 p, ills colour & bw, 13 x 18 cm, pb, English
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Conversation Snippets
Isbn 9789083173825
Publisher St. Best Verzorgde Boeken
Idea code 21552
€ 17.50
Appearing as part of the Student Selection of the Best Dutch Book Designs 2020, this small but intriguing book gathers a selection of quotes from conversations with the authors, artists, and designers whose books have been recognised for their superiority in form, aesthetic, and production. Out of almost 300 titles, the five members of the student jury selected 30 books as “best”. It was an eye-opening learning experience. Besides the jury report, which details each awarded publication, the snippets of conversation included in this book offer rare insight into the personalities, opinions, and decisions of the creators, producers, and designers responsible for the selected books.
236 p, ills bw, 11 x 20 cm, pb, English
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Books - Art, Craft & Community
Isbn 9789493039520
Publisher Ludion
Idea code 21520
€ 34.90
Produced by the London Centre for Book Arts, this publication introduces the reader to a wonderful world of artisanal paper and ink makers, typographers, printers, bookbinders, artists, publishers, and booksellers. Take a peek into the universes of 30 craftspeople and makers located around the world, from Tokyo to New York. Some still follow age-old techniques, while others use the latest modern technologies, or even a combination of both. With ‘Books: Art, Craft & Community’ we not only understand how a book is put together and comes to be, but also gain insight into the dynamic ecosystem and colourful individuals and teams that elevate book production into an art form in itself.
224 p, ills colour & bw, 22 x 27 cm, hb, English
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Urban Potters Makers In The City Pb Edition
Isbn 9789493039537
Publisher Ludion
Idea code 21521
€ 24.90
Clay is back: the age-old craft of ceramics is being embraced by a new generation of urban makers and collectors. Author Katie Treggiden explores the contemporary revival of pottery, focusing on six inspiring cities and their makers. 27 young and passionate ceramicists in New York, London, Tokyo, Copenhagen, Sydney and Sao Paulo introduce us to their work, their studios and their inspiration. 'Urban Potters: Makers in the City' appeals to a broad audience – not only those who practice pottery themselves, but anyone who is interested in the handmade. The book also includes a practical source list of places to buy handmade ceramics in the six cities featured.
240 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 24 cm, pb, English
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Mark Gowing: Inside The Oblong
Isbn 9780648596356
Publisher Formist Editions
Idea code 21516
€ 54.70
Spanning two decades of work, this portrait of leading Australian designer Mark Gowing’s uncompromising process features posters for commercial clients, exhibitions, film, music, and his own personal practice. Gowing explores the rhythms, proportions, and dynamics of the poster format’s oblong space as a means to experiment with and challenge the dialogue with the viewer. He examines varying levels of typographic and cultural coding, while also pushing the boundaries of his craft. The book features an essay by John L. Walters, editor of ‘Eye’ magazine, in which he discusses Gowing’s belief that the process of good poster design can uncover new visual languages.
288 p, ills colour, 17 x 24 cm, pb, English
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The Best Dutch Book Designs 2020
Isbn 9789083173801
Publisher CPNB
Idea code 21500
€ 13.00
This year a total of 295 entries were assessed for their distinctive qualities by a panel of experts looking for outstanding work in areas such as content, design, picture editing, typography, choice of materials, printing, and binding. The ‘Best Dutch Book Designs 2020’ presents a comprehensive overview of the 33 selections made during this difficult yet rewarding process. The catalogue includes detailed information about each publication, its technical execution, and unique insights into the significant aspects that made each one a cut above the rest.
600 , ills colour & bw, 12 x 16 cm, , Dutch/English
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Arabic Typography A Revised And Concise Sourcebook
Isbn 9789490939229
Publisher Khatt
Idea code 21465
€ 41.35
‘Arabic Typography’ presents a comprehensive study of Arabic letterforms, starting with a concise historical overview of their development and styles, and proceeding to the design and technological advances until the end of the 20th century. In a digital age when the widespread integration of computer technologies has brought text-based information into many facets of everyday life, it attempts to establish the foundations for Arabic type design by drawing lessons from past practices and aesthetic conventions. After all, it is crucial that the enduring traits that are relevant for innovation in future type design creations, functionality, and legibility are recorded, analysed, and retained.
164 p, ills bw, 16 x 26 cm, pb, English
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Scripts And Calligraphy - A Timeless Journey
Isbn 9786148035401
Publisher Kaph Books
Idea code 21541
€ 37.65
'Scripts and Calligraphy: A Timeless Journey' exhibition and its publication present the origins of the Arabic script and the development of the art of calligraphy. It pays tribute to Saudi and international master calligraphers, contemporary artists and designers. It highlights the artistic relationship between calligraphy and artificial intelligence, in order to demonstrate the timelessness of Arabic calligraphy and its endless journey towards the future of art.
204 p, ills colour & bw, 24x28 cm, hb, English
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Women For Peace - Banners From Greenham Common
Isbn 9781909829183
Publisher Four Corners Books
Idea code 21480
€ 20.65
Banners are central to the story of Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp, from its beginnings in 1981 until it disbanded in 2000. Located in the English county of Berkshire, Greenham Common was for many years a Royal Air Force station. It became the focus of an extensive campaign for peace in the face of perceived escalation and nuclear threat during the Cold War. The women-only camp drew many thousands of visitors and supporters, adamant in their refusal of the nuclear weapons programme. The banners collected in this book reveal much about the campaign’s proponents, ideology, and reach, and also evidence a number of broader histories in women’s protest and art.
224 p, ills colour, 16 x 22 cm, pb, English
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Kittybunnypony: Patterns (Special Edition)
Isbn 9791197025532
Publisher Documents Press
Idea code 21545
€ 44.80
The South Korean home decor brand compiled their charming patterns into this publication, as a tribute to their past work and to inform their future work. Since its inception in 2008, kittybunnypony has created over 150 patterns, and over 100 of them have been reproduced in high fidelity print to simulate the look and feel of the original physical fabrics. Each fun design is accompanied by descriptions spanning topics such as production obstacles, sources of inspiration, and anecdotes. For a more in-depth look into operations, the book contains interviews with domestic and international collaborators, as well as kittybunnypony’s very own designers.
264 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 23 cm, hb, Korean/English
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Nozomi Ishii - Gion , Higashiyama
Isbn 4589659280170
Publisher Mitsumura Suiko Shoin
Idea code 21355
€ 19.90
Designed by papercraft artist Nozomi Ishii, this miniature view of historic Kyoto requires no scissors or glue for assembly. To transform the pre-printed sheets of paper into a picturesque cityscape, simply separate the perforated pieces and attach them together using the interlocking folding tabs. Known for her “paper automata”, Ishii has held exhibitions and workshops in Japan and overseas. She has also designed and produced sets for TV commercials, and her works were used for the closing credits of a popular Japanese TV drama.
2 , ills colour, 21 x 30 cm, sheet, Japanese/English
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Fashion In Japan 1945-2020
Isbn 9784861527814
Publisher Seigensha
Idea code 21302
€ 32.25
Japanese society experienced a series of drastic changes around the turn of the 20th century, and clothing was just one among many areas that were forever impacted by Europe. After World War II, Western styles were rapidly established as everyday wear. Since the 1970s, in particular, a unique fashion culture has blossomed in Japan, garnering worldwide attention for its singular development. Packed with images, this exhibition catalogue buzzes with the creative energy of Japanese fashion through the years. From the perspectives of both designers and consumers, as well as the role played by the media, it encompasses not just clothing but also hairstyles, cosmetics, and physiques.
368 p, ills colour & bw, 21 x 29 cm, pb, Japanese/English
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Hiroko Koshino - Ex.vision To The Future
Isbn 9784861528378
Publisher Seigensha
Idea code 21305
€ 35.00
Born in 1937, fashion designer Hiroko Koshino was immersed in garment making from a young age; her father was a tailor and her mother ran a boutique. In 1978 she became the first Japanese designer to participate in Alta Moda, Rome. A vibrant melange of cultures in Koshino’s fashion, which extends from its Japanese roots to encompass influences from both East and West. Her glamourous appeal and abundant portfolio are proudly showcased in this book, published on the occasion of an exhibition organised at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art in Japan. Beautifully photographed clothing creations appear with exuberant artworks and the designer’s own drawings.
288 p, ills colour, 18 x 26 cm, hb, Japanese/English
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Beef! The Game - Wilfrid Wood
Isbn 9781914236112
Publisher Rough Trade Books
Idea code 21485
€ 21.00
Portrait artist and former prop maker Wilfrid Wood presents BEEF!, a simple card game for two or more players. Its premise is to find the other half of a feuding couple, with the aim of collecting as many of these pairs as possible. Wood imagines the pairs as sets of antagonists in popular culture’s seemingly endless “beefs”, at the same time creating a new deck and form for his subtle illustrations. As a satirical artwork for an epoch of never-ending arguments, spats, and tantrums, it is a pairs game for the contemporary age. From his Hackney studio, Wood gets commissions to make both 2D and 3D portraits, and regularly draws celebrities, invented characters, friends, and strangers.
53 , ills colour, box, English
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Beef! The Guide - Wilfrid Wood
Isbn 9781914236082
Publisher Rough Trade Books
Idea code 21482
€ 10.00
Portrait artist and former prop maker Wilfrid Wood presents BEEF!, a simple card game for two or more players. Its premise is to find the other half of a feuding couple, with the aim of collecting as many of these pairs as possible. Wood imagines the pairs as sets of antagonists in popular culture’s seemingly endless “beefs”, at the same time creating a new deck and form for his subtle illustrations. As a satirical artwork for an epoch of never-ending arguments, spats, and tantrums, it is a pairs game for the contemporary age. From his Hackney studio, Wood gets commissions to make both 2D and 3D portraits, and regularly draws celebrities, invented characters, friends, and strangers.
38 p, ills colour & bw, 15 x 21 cm, pb, English
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