100 Contemporary Fashion Designers by Terry Jones (Editor)

$45.00 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.

Mode matters The hottest names in the style game This compilation brings together highlights from TASCHEN's Fashion Now! series to create a comprehensive overview of fashion design around the world at the start of the 21st century. Edited by i D creator Terry Jones, this book is an indispensible work of reference for anyone interested in the future of fashion. Fast rising new designers�'tomorrow's superstars�'feature alongside industry giants and established practitioners, including Haider Ackermann, Azzedine Alaa�a, Ann Demeulemeester, Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, Jean Paul Gaultier, Nicolas Ghesquia�re, Marc Jacobs, Rei Kawakubo, Christian Lacroix, Karl Lagerfeld, Martin Margiela, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Dries Van Noten, Rick Owens, Stefano Pilati, Zac Posen, Miuccia Prada, Proenza Schouler, Gareth Pugh, Jeremy Scott, Raf Simons, Jil Sander, Olivier Theyskens, Alexander Wang, Junya Watanabe, Vivienne Westwood, Bernhard Willhelm, and Yohji Yamamoto. ...Show more

1000 Tattoos by Burkhard Riemschneider (Editor)

$45.00 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography | Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Ser.

Wearable art: An exploration of tattoos past and present Whether you're thinking of getting a tattoo or just want to see to what lengths others have gone in decorating their bodies, this is the book to check out. This edition of 1000 Tattoos explores the history of the art worldwide via designs and phot os--from 19th-century engravings to tribal body art, from circus ladies of the '20s to classic biker designs--giving a fascinating insight into the art of tattooing. About the Series: Bibliotheca Universalis -- Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.Bookworm's delight -- never bore, always excite Text in English, French, and German ...Show more

18th-Century Fashion in Detail by Avril Hart

$65.00 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography | Reading Level: General Adult

This beautifully illustrated book reveals the decorative seams, refined stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting, slashing, and stamping that make up some of the garments in the Victoria and Albert Museum s superlative fashion collection. With an authoritative text, exquisite color photography of garment details, and line drawings showing the complete construction of each piece, the reader has the unique opportunity to examine up close historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display. It is an inspirational resource for students, collectors, designers, and anyone who is fascinated by fashion and clothing.This new edition features an updated design, improved navigation, a comprehensive index, and an introduction that sets the examples in full historical context." ...Show more

19th Century Fashion in Detail by Lucy Johnston; Marion Kite; Helen Persson

$65.00 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography | Series: Victoria and Albert Museum Ser.

Fashion in Detail: 1800-1900 showcases the opulence and variety of nineteenth century fashion through exquisite color photography of garment details paired with line drawings showing the complete construction of each piece. From the delicate embroidery on neoclassical gowns to the vibrant colors of crin olines and the elegant tailoring of men's coats, the richness of the period is revealed in breathtaking detail. The featured garments, drawn from the Victoria and Albert Museum's world-class collection, were at the height of fashion in their day. They display a remarkable range of colors, materials, and construction details: from the intricate boning of women's corsets to the patterned silk of men's waistcoats. Seen up close and further illuminated by detailed commentary, these carefully chosen garments illustrate many of the major themes of nineteenth-century dress. A new introduction illuminates the history of fashion in the nineteenth century, followed by chapters that cover beautiful details, including gathers, pleats and drapery, collars, cuffs, pockets, and more. Each garment is accompanied by a short text, detail photography, and front-and-back line drawings. A glossary, bibliography, and exhaustive index conclude the book. ...Show more

20th Century European Rationalism by Panos Koulermos; James Steele (Editor)

$25.00 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography

Divided into sections, this study concentrates on developments in European rationalism during this century, focusing on aspects of rationalism in the 1930s and neo-rationalism from the 1960s to the modern day. It features 36 projects from the beginning of the century to the present. The buildings are ch osen in order to reflect the spirit and architecture of the rationalist movement. All projects represented by architects no longer alive have been redrawn to convey their concept and meaning, and care has been taken to set the buildings in their original context. ...Show more

20th-Century Fashion in Detail by Claire Wilcox; Valerie D. Mendes; Oriole Cullen; Jenny Lister; Sonnet Stanfill; Anon

$55.00 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography

20th-Century Fashion in Detail reveals the elaborate embroidery, intricate pleats, and daring cuts that make up some of the most beautiful garments in the twentieth- century fashion collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, one of the world's top fashion and design museums. Authors Claire Wilcox and Valerie D. Mendes, leading fashion experts from the V&A, have written a book that will be an invaluable resource for students, collectors, and designers. Including exquisite haute-couture pieces, from sequined Chanel ensembles to embellished Dior evening gowns, this revised and expanded edition features more than 30 new garments. Each piece is accompanied by detail photography and line drawings showing its complete construction. An extraordinary exploration of the techniques used by couturiers, 20th-Century Fashion in Detail will delight all followers of fashion. ...Show more

3D Printers: A Beginner's Guide by Oliver Bothmann

$40.00 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography

3D printing is a new craft technique that seems like science fiction. Objects appear to be created out of nothing - as if by magic. This book gives the reader an overview of the basics of this technique and the materials and the knowledge you need for a s

A Beginner's Guide to Kiln-Formed Glass by Brenda Griffith

$25.00 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography

Kiln forming glass--melting cut or crushed glass together in a kiln until it becomes a single piece and shaping the glass with molds--has quickly become one of the most popular subjects in studio glasswork. This comprehensive introduction features projects both beautiful and practical that are sure to a ppeal to all beginning glassworkers. It covers all of the fundamentals, such as fusing, slumping and draping, as well as some intermediate and advanced techniques, including pot melting, inclusions, mold-making and more. There's also advice on decorative surface treatment of the finished piece, and an invaluable troubleshooting section. Nineteen exquisite projects, arranged by skill level, range from home decor items, like a wall sconce and fountain, to sculpture, and even an amber glass pendant. ...Show more

A History of the Twentieth Century in 100 Maps

$39.99 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography

A.I. Artificial Intelligence: From Stanley Kubrick to Steven Spielberg: The Vision Behind the Film by Jan Harlan

$150.00 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography

"A.I. Artificial Intelligence" was the extraordinary collaboration of two cinematic giants, Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg. The book reveals how the project originated, how it was developed and how it was finally brought to fruition. At the heart of the book are over 250 stunning images by the fil m's conceptual artist, Chris Baker, many never before seen. Commissioned by Kubrick, conceived in response to A.I. story outlines and used in Spielberg's eventual production designs, these artworks display a breathtaking imagination and rare technical skill. Accompanying the drawings are extracts from Kubrick's notebooks and story treatments, stills from the finished film, and photographs of behind-the-scenes action, including pioneering animatronics and use of the virtual studio. This book a work of art as well as painstaking research is one that no film fan will want to be without. ...Show more

A Journey Through New Zealand Film by Ian Brodie

$20.00 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography

This is a movie-themed travel book featuring the locations of major motion pictures filmed in New Zealand, illustrated by Ian's own photographs along with movie stills and posters. While this is not an exhaustive listing of every location of every movie, Ian has concentrated on the popular and criticall y successful movies made in this country since the seventies. The book features interviews with directors (Peter Jackson, Andrew Adamson, Roger Donaldson, Jane Campion, Gaylene Preston) and movie stars who came to New Zealand to film, with an introduction by Roger Donaldson. Ian has traveled to each of the major locations and while the emphasis is less on listing accommodation and local tourism operators, it showcases the wealth of scenic locations available in New Zealand and highlights other opportunities for visitors following the movie trail. First published November 2006. ...Show more

A Life in Pictures: 40 Years of Photography by Steve McCurry; Bonnie McCurry

$95.00 NZD

Category: Art, Design & Photography

The biggest and most comprehensive volume on Steve McCurry published to date and the final word on forty years of McCurry's incredible work. Written and compiled by Bonnie McCurry, Steve's sister and President of the McCurry Foundation, Steve McCurry: A Life in Pictures is the ultimate book of McCurry's images and his approach to photography.   The book brings together all of McCurry's key adventures and influences, from his very first journalistic images taken in the aftermath of the 1977 Johnstown floods, to his breakthrough journey into Afghanistan hidden among the mujahideen, his many travels across India and Pakistan, his coverage of the destruction of the 1991 Gulf War and the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York, up to his most-recent work. Totaling over 350 images, the selection of photographs includes his best-known shots as well as over 100 previously unpublished images. Also included are personal notes, telegrams, and visual ephemera from his travels and assignments, all accompanied by Bonnie McCurry's authoritative text - drawn from her unique relationship with Steve - as well as reflections from many of Steve's friends and colleagues.   Steve McCurry: A Life in Pictures is the complete, definitive volume on McCurry. ...Show more