A unique insight into Japanese dress from the 18th century to today, explored through sumptuous detail photography of some of the most fascinating pieces in the V&A’s collections.
Principles, practice and techniques: the ultimate guide for the aspiring architectural designer
An anthology of travellers’ accounts of thirty-eight of the world’s most fascinating cities, from ancient times to the present
Offers an overview of the art being made at the scientific research. This title shows how... Læs mere
A dictionary that contains around 750 entries offering information on every important graphic designer, movement, agency, practice and publication from 1840 onwards. It presents definitions, from technical minutiae of typography to computer-aided design and printing.
The first exploration of Piranesi’s work as a draughtsman, published to coincide with an exhibition at the British Museum.
An accessible and attractive beginner's guide to getting the most out of looking at pictures
An impeccably researched and inspiring insight into the evolution of jewellery through the ages, explored through sumptuous photography of pieces drawn from the V&A’s outstanding collection.
Now in paperback, the definitive visual history of Motown, the Detroit-based record company that became a music powerhouse.
Building upon his much-praised BBC Radio 4 series ‘21st Century Mythologies’, Peter Conrad examines the enduring place of myth in contemporary culture and society.
Discusses the mythological properties assigned to geometric forms, and covers the Golden Section, gnomonic spirals, music, and the squaring of the circle.