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Identity - The Story of Czech Graphic Design
Isbn 9788076375451
Publisher Paseka/Mowshe
Idea code 250091
€ 73.55
Explore over a century of Czech graphic design and typography in this volume edited by design theorist Linda Kudrnovská, which serves as a contemporary record of the exploration of a cultural community living in this politically, socially, and visually turbulent region of Central Europe. The book examines the field of graphic design and typography through the prism of today’s understanding of quality, yet does not aspire to be a universal arbiter of taste, nor attempt to define an ideal connection between visual form and content. Chapters on public space, the everyday, nationhood and propaganda, media, book culture, and beyond borders shape its comprehensive exploration.
322 p, ills colour & bw, 23 x 31 cm, hb, English
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Na Kim - Portrait
Isbn 9788998143855
Publisher Propaganda
Idea code 24657
€ 57.60
An extension of the ongoing SET project, this ambitious publication, Portrait, proposes an accommodating container — one capable of holding matters of accumulation, testing out new methods of making, revealing past processes, and introducing serendipity and co-authorship into the evolving narrative that is Na Kim’s practice. The publication follows a familiar trajectory in the footsteps of SET’s logic, mapping real-world scale and perspective onto the printed page. There are more than three hundred printed pages — blank slates, inviting canvases — for an experimental dialogue between archival elements, the present moment, and unknown outcomes.
376 p, ills colour & bw, 23 x 30 cm, pb, Korean/English
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Impact Type. Manufacturing Type for Type-writers in Switzerland, 1941–1997
Isbn 9783038630883
Publisher Triest Verlag
Idea code 250090
€ 29.15
Three Swiss companies manufactured type for typewriters between the 1940s and 1990s: Caractères SA, Setag, and Novatype. For over fifty years, they supplied leading office machine manufacturers in Europe and around the world, including Remington, IBM, Olivetti, Paillard-Hermes, and Triumph-Adler. These three companies, which held a major position on the world market, were instrumental in the creation, development and manufacture of type components and typefaces for typewriters, and indeed for impact printers in general. This volume, with its detailed portraits of the three companies, explores the history behind these typefaces and the historical context in which they were produced. When all three factories closed in the 1990s, most of their archives were destroyed. As a result, this research quickly turned into a very detailed investigation aiming to document this period of history by means of primary sources.
240 p, ills colour & bw, 16 x 24 cm, pb, English
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Caractères. La fabrication des caractères pour machines à écrire en Suisse, 1941–1997
Isbn 9783038630890
Publisher Triest Verlag
Idea code 250089
€ 31.20
Entre 1940 et 1990, trois entreprises suisses ont fabriqué des caractères pour machines à écrire : Caractères SA, Setag et Novatype. Pendant plus de cinquante ans, elles ont fourni les producteurs de machines de bureau parmi les plus importants en Europe et dans le monde, tels que Remington, IBM, Olivetti, Paillard-Hermes et Triumph-Adler. Ces trois entreprises, qui occupaient une position dominante sur le marché mondial, ont joué un rôle essentiel dans la création, le développement et la fabrication de caractères et d’écritures pour machines à écrire, ainsi que pour tous types d’imprimantes à impact. Par les portraits détaillés, cette publication propose de revenir sur le contexte historique et technologique inhérent à ces écritures et permet de mieux comprendre l’industrie mondiale des caractères à impact. Quand les trois fabriques suisses ont fermé dans les années 1990, la plupart de leurs archives ont été détruites. Par conséquent, cette étude s’est rapidement transformée en une enquête très détaillée visant à documenter cette période de l’histoire à l’aide de sources primaires. Cet ouvrage dévoile desimages inédites et éclaire un chapitre méconnu de l’histoire industrielle et typographique, tant au niveau local qu’international.
240 p, ills colour & bw, 16 x 24 cm, pb, French
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Revue Faire 50: A Site: The Palace of Typographic Masonry
Isbn 9791095991465
Publisher Editions Empire
Idea code 250114
€ 10.75
‘Revue Faire’ celebrates its 50th issue, delving into the Palace of Typographic Masonry. Established in 2018, this foundation provides a diverse platform for the creation and appreciation of graphic design. It also offers a reference framework and recognises individuals who have proven important to graphic design as a profession and the development of the field. Over the course of four epistolary exchanges, authors Thierry Chancogne and Richard Niessen discuss the content, issues, and principles of classification of this “palace”, a place dedicated to the promotion, dissemination, and support of an open and adventurous approach to the discipline of graphic design and typography.
60 p, ills colour & bw, 22 x 30 cm, pb, English
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Volumes: Design Reviewed Remixed Revealed
Isbn 9789083449814
Publisher Set Margins'
Idea code 250118
€ 21.40
'Volumes' features over 30 texts spanning over 25 years. This “remixed” edition of the 2010 original discusses progressive political speech as the “mother” of graphic design, design as entertainment, typography as spur and evasion of criticism, the branding of the Beatles’ Apple Records, the roles of class in design, design education, pornography, album cover art, independent record labels, anonymity and imaginary creative identities, design as cultural chaos-maker, and more. With four new works and afterwords that reevaluate original articles, the book explores the dynamics of volume in graphic design, from vernacular expressions to professional practice.
268 p, ills bw, 13 x 21 cm, pb, English
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Designing History - Documents and the Design Imperative to Immutability
Isbn 9789083404103
Publisher Set Margins'
Idea code 250117
€ 23.00
Moving beyond the usual genres of form in graphic design’s canonical history, ‘Designing History’ proposes a model centred on bureaucratic instruments of identity, ownership, value, and permission: money, passports, certificates, property deeds, etc. It considers the implications of a design history of the document, where the designer shifts from being a practitioner of conventional design histories to become subject and agency of bureaucratic authority. The book is a revised edition of ‘Immutable: Designing History’ (2022) and includes an extended essay that contextualizes the project as a remapping of graphic design’s historical, pedagogical, and practical assumptions.
192 p, ills colour & bw, 15 x 23 cm, pb, English
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Splash Résidu – The Mental Masonry Lab
Isbn 9789492574251
Publisher Grafische Cel
Idea code 250135
€ 26.00
‘Splash Résidu’ delves into the world of residue aesthetics crafted by The Mental Masonry Lab (TMML) since its inception in 2014. TMML is a dynamic collective that fosters spatial experiments and reflection in urban contexts, bringing together artists, designers, writers, scientists, and passers-by. Navigating the threshold between disappearance and manifestation, TMML engages in explorations across urban landscapes, from streets to museums. Central to the collective’s ethos is a fascination with residue, a substance both tangible and symbolic, existing on the fringes of control. Through drawing, writing, exhibitions, and more, TMML shares its discoveries and insights.
232 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 23 cm, pb, English
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Breaking Free: Queer Temporality and Collaborative Art
Isbn 9789083449838
Publisher Set Margins'
Idea code 250116
€ 25.85
This guide offers manuals to stitch, paint and identify appropriate wear, a script to perform and stimulating ideas and experiences. 'Breaking Free: Queer Temporality and Collaborative Art' is a celebration of collective creativity and self-expression, offering a dynamic fusion of artistic tools to explore and to queer identity. Inspired by Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica and brought to life by queer artist LDB+ (Lieven De Boeck), this manual blend academic insight, artistic practice, and lived experiences. Through stitching, painting, and performing, this book guides and invites participants to engage in collaborative art making while challenging traditional norms. Highlighting the strength of community, the book offers open-source tools, ideas for creating, activating, and experiencing art in dynamic and transformative ways.
106 p, ills colour & bw, 20 x 27 cm, pb, English
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Galicia In Design: symbols, logo design and visual identity (spanish)
Isbn 9788412426052
Publisher Fabulatorio
Idea code 250142
€ 25.55
This book ventures through the history and culture of Galician design, narrated through a selection of 100 symbols, brands, and graphic identities that help to understand the evolution of this visual heritage. Organised into five historical periods, from its origins to the contemporary era, the publication not only outlines a coherent chronological narrative but also seeks to make connections between eras, interpreting history as a collective story. The book was born from the desire to contribute to the creation of a historiography of Galician design, as well as to offer a reference catalogue for dissemination, consultation, and inspiration for designers, both now and in the future.
700 p, ills bw, 11 x 19 cm, pb, Galician/English
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Purple 43: The Tokyo Diary Issue
Isbn 17668832
Publisher Purple Institute
Idea code 250088
€ 52.00
For over 30 years, ‘Purple’ magazine has maintained a significant presence in Tokyo, yet it has never dedicated an entire issue to Japan. This 43rd edition serves as an ode to Japan, spotlighting its contemporary culture as a powerful source of radical inspiration in the modern world. The issue shuns all forms of Japonism, as well as any touristic or nostalgic fascination. Rather, it presents an avant-garde, innovative, and decidedly topical perspective on Japan and its far-reaching influence. Get ready for a wild ride through the Japanese metropolis, with contributions from Coco Capitán, Takashi Homma, Olivier Zahm, Ryoko Sekiguchi, Daido Moriyama, Juergen Teller, and many more.
462 p, ills colour & bw, 24 x 33 cm, hb, English
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I Thought It Was Love, But It Was Just A Barbecue
Isbn 9789526528649
Publisher Other Editions
Idea code 250081
€ 25.00
This book explores the unexpected beauty of everyday objects temporarily covered in the urban landscape. From bikes to cars, barbecues to patio furniture, and even plants, these covered objects are often along our paths, yet we’re never quite sure what’s hidden underneath. Blending humor with insight, the book dives into the mystery of the unseen, drawing parallels between the objects we pass by daily and the complexities of human perception. It invites readers to question how much of what we “see” is shaped by our experiences, imagination, and the stories we tell ourselves. With reflections on perception, life, and everything in between, it celebrates ambiguity and the rich possibilities that come from embracing the unknown. After all, isn’t it the hidden and uncertain that keep us curious and engaged with the world around us?
88 p, ills colour & bw, 13 x 20 cm, pb, English
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Where in the Woset (colouring book)
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Publisher Hato Press
Idea code 250076
€ 15.60
The 13.5 Woset residents and their personalities exist to rebuild creative confidence in both kids and adults. Colouring book illustrated by Jay Cover on behalf of Woset Inc. Woset's mission is to inspire and nurture the endless imaginations of children between the ages of 0-1000 through Creative Tools and storytelling.
32 p, ills bw, 20 x 28 cm, pb, English
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Design History Reader - an emerging vision for a new narrative
Isbn 9789493382084
Publisher Onomatopee
Idea code 250058
€ 24.00
'Design History Reader' contains a pluralistic approach to teaching and narrating graphic design history by presenting one that actually reflects the diversity in the profession and in the classroom. This book also grapples with the paradox that while historians intentionally craft historical discourse based on collective knowledge, it often remains bound to a singular perspective. Those perspectives multiplied when Boston University History of Graphic Design students embraced a plural design history pedagogy. Students challenged the Western design history canon through written research that targets under-known designers and design movements who they believe deserve representation. The project includes a comprehensive collection of essays that were curated across a range of perspectives and conceptual ecosystems.
324 p, ills colour, 17 x 24 cm, pb, English
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PLAY! A Cultural Perspective on Design of Playgrounds
Isbn 9789462088924
Publisher Nai010 Publishers
Idea code 250061
€ 24.95
Urban playgrounds form a vast, intricate spatial and social network. They are places where material innovation happens and stages for new professional collaborations that carry a wealth of social, spatial, and climate- and nature-positive design potential. This book documents more than 200 playgrounds throughout the city of Rotterdam, recording and reflecting on the accumulated urban environment of play. Through interviews with playground makers, designers, and urban thinkers, it gathers insights while bringing attention to emerging progressive practices, concepts, and ideas. ‘PLAY!’ marks the beginning of a dialogue about possible futures of urban play landscapes.
272 p, ills colour & bw, 12 x 17 cm, pb, English
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Jakob Hinrichs – Modern Cyclists, Manifestations of an Intimate Relationship
Isbn 9783968490922
Publisher Favoriten Presse
Idea code 250068
€ 18.40
In the past, cities like Amsterdam and Copenhagen set the standard for cycling culture. Today, however, the love of bicycles is impossible to miss in other European metropolises. Cyclists navigate these urban landscapes in colorful, diverse, and creative ways, with their choice of bike often reflecting who they are—or aspire to be. Berlin-based illustrator Jakob Hinrichs, a proud rider of an old Dutch bike, has observed this phenomenon closely. With his distinctive style, he has created a typology of cyclists that delights the eye, appealing to more than just two-wheel enthusiasts. From the trash cyclist to the speed queen and the beige brigade from the countryside, Modern Cyclists showcases the characters rolling through the city.
160 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 21 cm, pb, German/English
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