Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration

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First published in the early 1900s, The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book is a timeless volume containing a multitude of patterns for outfits that are perfect for men, women and children.

'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a comedy play - one of Shakespeare's lighter works, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1597.

This book forms part of a series, dedicated to the artwork of Arthur Rackham -(1867 - 1939), one of the most celebrated artists of the British Golden Age of Illustration.

In celebration of Arthur Rackham's 150th birthday, this volume features 150 of the Golden Age Illustrator's most beautiful works.

Brickwork is a form of masonry that utilises bricks and mortar.

"e;Everyday Alterations"e; is a handbook of the causes, effects, and remedies for some of the more common errors in cutting and making men's garments, including shirts, coats, trousers, shorts, etc.

How to Write Signs, Tickets, and Posters is a timeless guide to the art of signmaking, ticket writing and poster designing.

This book contains a fantastic collection of woodwork designs for the making of furniture, furnishings and accessories for the home.

This book comprises a concise yet detailed introduction on the furniture of the eighteenth-century, concentrating on the triumph of the Rococo style between 1750 and 1780.

Contained within this antique book is concise yet detailed discussion on the furniture of the Middle Ages, written by Roger De Felice.

This antique text contains an illustrated catalogue of furniture from the Queen Anne and early Georgian periods, and includes a wealth of interesting information, historical commentary, and detailed descriptions of the pieces comprised within.

This antique book contains a lovely collection of George Hepplewhite's finest work.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This text contains a detailed guide to painting, furniture finishing, and repairing, and includes a wealth of helpful information on tools, materials, and technique.

Originally published in 1928 in three volumes.

This classic, historical book is a detailed and comprehensive look at the history of historic costuming which is perfect for anyone with a professional interest in theatrical production or design.

This antique text contains a series of comprehensive guides to making all kinds of cabinets, shelving and storage facilities for the house.

The tying, forming, and arranging of bows have always been considered a feature of paramount importance in the art of millinery.

Filling an important gap in design history, Another Modernism examines how domestic space was conceived by the US home economics movement in the first half of the 20th century.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Detailing traditional methods for simple garment making, this classic tailoring guide explores essential stitches and seams every dressmaker must know.

This antique book contains a detailed guide to the designing and making of hats.

The ability to imagine different possible futures and the will to influence the course of events are deeply human.

Interaction of Symbols is a book for everyone engaged with icon design.

Mit dieDASdocs: Monumental Affairs_Living with Contested Spaces liegt die erste Publikation der dieDAS – Design Akademie Saaleck vor.

Norena Shopland presents a provocative, eye-opening look at how women defied patriarchal societal expectations for personal freedom.

Start embroidering your own clothes with inspiration from Connie's book full of detailed embroidery projects that will have you captivated by the technique of free-motion embroidery.

Start embroidering your own clothes with inspiration from Connie's book full of detailed embroidery projects that will have you captivated by the technique of free-motion embroidery.

Over a thousand years ago the Chinese discovered that the slender filaments that formed the cocoon of the silk moth, could be woven into beautiful shimmering fabrics.

Since 1978 Jim Davis' sarcastic, orange tabby cat has entertained millions of people appearing in newspapers, books, cartoons and even his own films.

Since 1978 Jim Davis' sarcastic, orange tabby cat has entertained millions of people appearing in newspapers, books, cartoons and even his own films.

Discover the astonishing history of modern American entertainment, seen through the eyes of a pop-culture icon who lived for nearly 100 years.

Discover the astonishing history of modern American entertainment, seen through the eyes of a pop-culture icon who lived for nearly 100 years.

Milan is the European fashion capital with one of the world's most unique luxury fashion districts where the leaders of some of the most exclusive fashion houses are still living and working today.

Milan is the European fashion capital with one of the world's most unique luxury fashion districts where the leaders of some of the most exclusive fashion houses are still living and working today.

This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of dyeing.

Covers the history of handbag design packed full of biographies of the major influencers of the fashion handbag industry.

Covers the history of handbag design packed full of biographies of the major influencers of the fashion handbag industry.

"e;Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated .

"e;Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated .

WINNER OF THE 2021 PEN ACKERLEY PRIZE'A strange and mesmerising piece of work' Sunday Times 'An absolute masterpiece' Laura Cumming'An uncommon delight' Observer Claire Wilcox has been a curator of fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum for most of her working life.

'A genre-breaking insight into one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century' Stylist's Emerald Street'Incredible' Deborah LevyA hero of political thought, the largely unsung and often misunderstood Hannah Arendt is perhaps best known for her landmark book, The Origins of Totalitarianism.

A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR'I am overwhelmed by this book.

This book tells the story of critical avant-garde design in Japan, which emerged during the 1960s and continues to inspire designers today.

This book tells the story of critical avant-garde design in Japan, which emerged during the 1960s and continues to inspire designers today.

Comic empires is a unique collection of new research exploring the relationship between imperialism and political cartoons, caricature, and satirical art.

Comic empires is a unique collection of new research exploring the relationship between imperialism and political cartoons, caricature, and satirical art.