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A collection of outstanding and fascinating artists' books revealing the inspirations and concerns of a group of remarkable contemporary artists. More than a simple reflection of the British Museum's artist-book holdings, this is an important index of artists' responses to the issues and circumstances...

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A detailed study of Tudor textiles, highlighting their extravagant beauty and their impact on the royal court, fashion, and taste At the Tudor Court, textiles were ubiquitous in decor and ceremony. Tapestries, embroideries, carpets, and hangings were more highly esteemed than paintings and other...

A fashion icon, provocative American designer Tom Ford brings us his highly anticipated second book, which takes readers through the illustrious trajectory of his billion-dollar luxury empire established in 2005.Synonymous with high-octane glamour, opulent sexuality, and fearless fashion, Tom Ford is an iconic designer...

A fashion illustration anthology that brings together the work of fifty contemporary artists, fashion designers and fashion illustrators from different backgrounds and generations. The book begins with a brief introduction about the history and evolution of fashion illustration, followed by a series chapters devoted...

A fresh, modern take on wedding design perfect for today s bride. Paige Appel and Kelly Harris started designing weddings in 2009, and their work immediately resonated with young brides and grooms: weddings in fields, art galleries, refurbished warehouses, vineyards, hip hotels, or farmhouses....

A fully illustrated examination of the use of color in clay, outlining its history and exploring the styles and techniques of the leading modern makers.In nerikomi pottery, a ceramicist takes two or more different colored clays and combines them to create a decorative scheme...

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A guide to the fundamentals of the materials and techniques used to create textiles.

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A history of haute couture in the 20th century decade by decade Turning the pages of this lively book is like rummaging with a fancy dress box overflowing with clothes from the 20th century S Dirix is a fabulous guide Daily Mail What defined...

A journey through time and space to the world's most iconic hotelsA celebration of the splendour and majesty of these architectural gems and their rich cultural heritageInand Grand Hotels of the World, travel journalist Ellie Seymour takes us on a nostalgic journey around the...