Of equal appeal to general readers, designers and typographers, this book is a vibrant cultural guide to fifty of the most remarkable typefaces.
1 million American soldiers passed through Australia between 1942 and 1945 as part of America’s strategy to defeat Japan. In the pithy prose of the... Læs mere
In 1942 the United States War Department distributed a handbook to American Servicemen advising them on the peculiarities of the ‘British, their... Læs mere
Daniel Meadows is a pioneer of contemporary British documentary practice. Drawing on the archives now held at the Bodleian Library, this book includes important work from... Læs mere
Featuring pets, farmyard animals, big cats and wild beasts, this beautifully presented book is the perfect gift for animal lovers and all those with an interest in this quirky linguistic tradition.
An established reference work, this revised and expanded edition has over 200 new colour illustrations, updated bibliographies and extended international... Læs mere
This book shows how various plants were used for cooking and brewing, medicines and cosmetics, in the making and care of clothes, and... Læs mere
Abner Graboff combines the voice of childhood innocence with a wonderful sense of fun in his quirky book about the mysteries of cats and their secret lives, told from the point of view... Læs mere
Those already familiar with or well-versed in Owen's work will find new material in this book, and those coming to Owen for the first time will enjoy a well researched, yet accessible, illustrated introduction to one of the twentieth century's greatest poets.
From the practical challenges of polychromatic printing or printing music staves and notes to the techniques for illustrating books with woodcuts,... Læs mere
This book investigates the origins of the game of rugby and reproduces for the first time in a single book both the first rules of the game, drawn up at Rugby School in 1845 and the first rules of the Rugby Football Union, published in 1871.
Covering such topics as unscrupulous second-hand car dealers, women drivers and ‘dashboard delights’, this charming and practical guide provides all the information needed to... Læs mere