Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration

First published in 1897, this volume is a complete guide to designing and cutting boot and shoe patterns, published with the novice in mind.

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the importance of properly-fitting shoes, with chapters on the history and development of design, the discrepancies between manufacturing and retailers, different methods of measurement, and much more.

First published in 1910, this is a vintage treatise on increasing and maintaining production efficiency in a shoe factory.

A collection of notes on the method of purchase, manufacture, and inspection of shoes and shoe lasts in the US army during World War I.

Handbook of Shoe Factory Engineering is a detailed guide to designing and equipping factories, especially those that produce leather boots and shoes.

Boots & Shoes is a vintage catalogue published by boot and shoe manufacturing company C.

Shoes of All Kinds and Styles is a vintage catalogue of shoes and boots published by New York shoe manufacturer Andrew Alexander in 1890.

This is the twenty-third edition of the "e;Harvard Economic Studies"e;, focusing on the intricacies of the boot and shoe industry in Massachusetts before 1875.

The Soldier's Foot and the Military Shoe is a fascinating and informative treatise on the importance of footwear for soldiers and military personnel, with chapters on preventing and treating related injuries, foot anatomy, characteristics required for a military boot, caring for and maintaining the foot in war conditions, and much more.

A collection of vintage and traditional recipes and instructions for making a variety of stains for finishing leather shoes and boots, with a particular focus on staining soles.

How to Repair Shoes is a comprehensive guide to shoe-mending with chapters on necessary equipment, how to use the tools, preparing materials, running a shop, and much more.

A series of illustrated lessons on shoe-repair, with a special focus on putting together a plain welted shoe by hand.

A complete guide to the art of shoe-mending, including a full course on how to do expert shoe repairing from beginning to end.

This vintage book contains a complete handbook on foot care, with a special focus on the importance of good-quality and well-fitted shoes.

This vintage book presents a comprehensive history of footwear, exploring the fashions of the Egyptians, Hebrews, Persians, Greeks, and Romans; as well as the styles in Europe from the middle ages to the nineteenth century.

"e;Drawing for Art Students and Illustrators"e; constitutes an accessible and comprehensive guide to illustration originally intended for use in schools.

This vintage book contains a comprehension and progressive course on inventive drawing, with a special focus on the principles of Pestalozzi.

This vintage book contains a fantastic guide to drawing presented in the form of three letters.

This is a fantastic guide to freehand drawing and drafting written by Max Kushlan.

Presented here is a comprehensive and accessible guide to illustrating with charcoal and crayon, originally intended for use in schools.

This is a guide by Marie Elizabeth Cave outlining her own personal method for drawing from memory.

"e;The Science and Art of Model and Object Drawing"e; constitutes a fantastic introduction to drawing from real life objects and models, designed for the self-instruction of teachers and art students.

"e;Perspective for Art Students"e; presents the reader with a comprehensive and beginner-friendly introduction to perspective in drawing, being an overview of it's main principles with instructions and tips on how to correctly use it in the creation of art.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive account of clothing fashions and trends from the eleventh century to the twentieth century.

This vintage book contains comprehensive instructions for designing and constructing a range of furniture from simple footstools to ornate folding tables.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to drawing figures, with information and tips on different styles and methods.

This vintage book contains a detailed account of the history of lace, with information on its origins, development, and popularity throughout history.

'Pure joy.

'Pure joy.

International Football Kits (True Colours) charts the evolving football strip design of the world's leading national football teams, from 1966 to the present day.

International Football Kits (True Colours) charts the evolving football strip design of the world's leading national football teams, from 1966 to the present day.

Many iconic shoes, such as the adidas Stan Smith, Nike Air Jordan and Puma Suede are worn by millions as everyday footwear, but were originally born to bring victory on court, track and field.

Many iconic shoes, such as the adidas Stan Smith, Nike Air Jordan and Puma Suede are worn by millions as everyday footwear, but were originally born to bring victory on court, track and field.

Ceri's humorous but meaningful message accompanied by Ralph's sensational paintings will satisfy art-lovers and conservationists alike.

Ceri's humorous but meaningful message accompanied by Ralph's sensational paintings will satisfy art-lovers and conservationists alike.

The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5.

Mike Peyton is the world's most famous nautical cartoonist - the Matt or Giles of the sailing world.

Even before the original Frostgrave rulebook landed in players' hands, its artwork, previewed in the run-up to release, attracted widespread attention and acclaim.

Even before the original Frostgrave rulebook landed in players' hands, its artwork, previewed in the run-up to release, attracted widespread attention and acclaim.

Warriors: Fighting men and their uniforms is a journey through the whole span of military history using illustrations of the uniforms of warriors from ancient times to the present day.

Warriors: Fighting men and their uniforms is a journey through the whole span of military history using illustrations of the uniforms of warriors from ancient times to the present day.

From its origins to its use in combat today, The Little Book of Camouflage tells the history of camouflage in conflict.

From its origins to its use in combat today, The Little Book of Camouflage tells the history of camouflage in conflict.

Sara Kristoffersson's compelling study provides the first sustained critical history of IKEA.

This book will help you design media that engages, entertains, communicates and 'sticks' with the audience.

Textile is at once a language, a concept and a material thing.

Textile is at once a language, a concept and a material thing.

From Rococo to Edwardian fashions, Japanese street style has reinvented many western dress styles, reinterpreting and altering their meanings and messages in a different cultural and historical context.

Fashion in India is distinctly unique, in its aesthetics, systems, designers and influences.

Fashion in India is distinctly unique, in its aesthetics, systems, designers and influences.