Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration

Originally published in 1905.

"e;The Mary Brooks Picken Method Of Modern Dressmaking"e; is a complete guide to tailoring, originally written with the amateur in mind.

Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material.

This easy-to-follow guide is perfect for beginners wishing to learn the forgotten art of ticket-writing and sign-painting.

Miss Brooke is a well known as an authority on historical costume.

An essential guide for anyone interested in mastering the art of dressmaking, this classic volume was first designed as a comprehensive educational resource, perfect for students in schools and colleges.

This unusual book conrtains a guide for drawing cats, and would be a lovely addition to the bookshelf of any artist.

This volume contains a classic guide to hand making lingerie, dealing with the different stitches, types of embroidery, fastenings, and more.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to making women's suits.

This is a classic guide to making a variety of different types of clothing for babies and young children.

This vintage book provides a detailed history and overview of the quilting industry, exploring its routes, developments, popularity, and revival.

This vintage book contains a short guide to Persian embroidery published by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Originally published in 1924, this early work on Pen Drawing is a highly illustrated and informative look at the subject with much of the information being useful and practical today.

A timeless guide dedicated to the art of tailoring women's clothing, this accessible manual is enriched with helpful illustrations.

This volume focuses on the broad scope of systems engineering and recent energy technology developments as they relate to the oil and gas industry, which remains a lifeline to communities around the world.

Daphne Selfe has been photographed by Mario Testino, Nick Knight and David Bailey.

Off the Leash: A Dog's Best Friend rounds up a second selection of the best cartoons celebrating the unique friendship between dog and owner.

Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age.

An ideal gift for dog lovers, Off the Leash: The Secret Life of Dogs showcases the best of Rupert Fawcett's brilliantly observed cartoons in book form for the first time.

Optimization techniques offer immense potential for the improvement of performance-driven design, since they allow the adoption of an holistic approach.

In an age of increasing complexity, diversification and change, customers expect services that cater to their needs and to their tastes.

If you have ever looked at a fantastic adventure or science fiction movie, or an amazingly complex and rich computer game, or a TV commercial where cars or gas pumps or biscuits behaved liked people and wondered, "e;How do they do that?

A classic guide to the art of printing, covering the intricate mechanical operations and fascinating history of the letter press.

What is fashion?

Whether you're new to UX or a seasoned practitioner, The User Experience Team of One gives you everything you need to succeed, emphasizing downtoearth approaches that deliver big impact over timeconsuming, needlessly complex techniques.

Focusing on operational excellence, this book will take readers through the practicalities of product development, market launch, and ongoing product support.

'Phiz' - Hablot Knight Browne - was the great illustrator of Dickens' fiction.

A sewing expert and marathon runner offers sewing patterns and blocks, as well as step-by-step instructions to help you create your own amazing activewear.

Cutting-Edge Fashion Illustration is the go-to resource and inspiration if you're a budding fashion designer, fashion illustrator or just simply want to learn more illustration techniques.

Cutting-Edge Fashion Illustration is the go-to resource and inspiration if you're a budding fashion designer, fashion illustrator or just simply want to learn more illustration techniques.

In 1946, Abram Games left the War Office armed with this testimonial: 'His work had to be subtly persuasive, or directly "e;propagandist"e; - but it was always effective, compelling, and of outstanding quality.

This collection of 200 posters from the archives of British Airways provides a stunning visual history of air travel from the earliest days to the present.

Despite - or perhaps because of - the privations of war, the 1940s was one of the greatest decades for fashion in Britain.

Examining how dress evolved over the long nineteenth century, between the French Revolution and the First World War, Pam Inder explores the history behind how women's clothing was manufactured and worn.

In the 1850s a craze swept through the wardrobes of the women of British and American society.

'He makes us see a subject we thought we knew so well from a completely different angle; in writing that is deeply researched, but inviting, warm, and full of personality' Katy Hessel'Charlie Porter is a magician' Olivia Laing Why do we wear what we wear?

Little Germany takes us back to the nineteenth century, when Bradford, West Yorkshire, was the wool capital of the world.

Edinburgh is now and indeed has for long been a city of stark juxtapositions and piquant contrasts.

Thomas Rowlandson was one of the most productive and influential artists of Britain's Regency years.

Why don't people take more notice of bollards?

Packed full of golden rules from one of Britain's most stylish women, Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me is a woman's companion for life.

For girls who care about global warming, and next season's hot looks, Green is the New Black is a must-have accessory.

THE ART OF COMICS The Art of Comics: A Philosophical Introduction is the first-ever collection of essays published in English devoted to the philosophical questions raised by the art of comics.

THE ART OF COMICS The Art of Comics: A Philosophical Introduction is the first-ever collection of essays published in English devoted to the philosophical questions raised by the art of comics.

In clear and easy-to-follow steps, this highly effective textbook sets out everything that students need to know to produce competent and visually exciting illustrations.

Everyone in the fashion business needs to develop an essential survival skill: how to interpret the intelligence provided by the fashion forecasting industry, to anticipate and respond to emerging trends.

The processes of modern clothing manufacture are explained here, alongside the equipment used.

Metric Pattern Cutting for Women s Wear, first published in 1975, provides a straightforward introductory book for students beginning courses in flat pattern cutting.

Unlock your full potential with these revision guides which focus on the key content and skills you need to know.

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious.