Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration

The analysis of silk is a fascinating topic for research in itself but here, focusing on the 9th and 10th centuries, Marianne Vedeler takes a closer look at the trade routes and the organization of production, trade and consumption of silk during the Viking Age.

An understanding of textiles and the role they played in the past is important for anyone interested in past societies.

At the heart of this anthology lies the world of fashion: a concept that pervades the realm of clothes and dress; appearances and fashionable manners; interior design; ideas and attitudes.

At the heart of this anthology lies the world of fashion: a concept that pervades the realm of clothes and dress; appearances and fashionable manners; interior design; ideas and attitudes.

A TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOK OF 2022SHORTLISTED FOR A BUSINESS BOOK AWARD 'A gripping story about a great British brand' Jeremy VineLightweight, compact, and now, electric: the cityscape has been forever changed by the addition of the Brompton bike, with its distinctive style and clever folding design.

'Subtle, compendious and rich' - James McConnachie, The Sunday Times'Dazzling .

Vivienne Westwood began Get A Life, her online diary, in 2010 with an impassioned post about Native American activist Leonard Peltier.

A historical, critical look at the famous videogame franchise BioShock.

This stylish introduction to vintage fashion showcases the key designs and styles of the main vintage eras of the 20th century.

The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines.

The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines.

"e;Luxury Fashion and Culture"e; focuses on the study of how humans use high quality, highly pleasurable, and frequently rare products, services, and experiences to distinguish to themselves and others who they are as well as whom they are not - both within and across cultures.

How do designers navigate the ethical discursive territories of design thinking and practice when the same common terms they consistently use across the different design ethics paradigms-like fair, right, good-convey different meanings?

Besides its practical uses in regions across the globe, the fan has a long history as a fashion item, with new shapes, materials, and colours constantly being created.

Neben seinem praktischen Nutzen in Regionen rund um den Globus besitzt der Fächer eine lange Geschichte als Modeobjekt und hat immer wieder neue Formen, Materiale und Farben hervorgebracht.

A fascinating and accessible history of textiles, including the key personalities and inventions which revolutionized the industry, together with the East End workshops and the creation of artificial materials such as rayon.

Worin liegt der Nutzen der Dessous, die heutzutage sowohl in denMagazinen als auch auf großen Litfass-Säulen oder Plakatwändebeherrschenden Postern zu finden sind und die Körperformgerechter Models umhüllen?

Was gibt es wohl Banaleres als ein Paar Schuhe?

Si à une certaine époque la mode masculine, et celle des sous-vêtements en particulier, était réservée à une élite, elle s'est aujourd'hui démocratisée, preuve manifeste de l'évolution de notre société.

Expand, inspire and invigorate your calligraphy practice today.

Get Up & Gouache shows you how to bring the vibrant and versatile medium of gouache to life.

Use this tactile, age-old craft to make your own unique and modern leather items.

Make and Mend is an exquisite, full-colour guide to sashiko, a simple Japanese stitching technique that uses stunning patterns to decorate or repair clothing, accessories and home textiles - requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and some thread!

Any time you need a moment of calm or a boost of energy, reach for this book and your best pen or pencil.

Now 100 years old, the Bauhaus still looks just as fresh today as it did when it began.

Bursting with ideas for illustrators and those who have never sketched before, this inspirational book will teach you how to draw more than 100 adorable doodles and super-cute characters in just a few easy steps.

A career guide for fashion designers and professionals, covering everything you need to know about building a successful business after graduating.

Of all the graphic arts, illustration is currently the most dynamic and exciting.

This beautiful book features 100 carefully chosen images from the graphic arts, each representing a colour palette for every year of the 20th century.

All stories have characters, and whether its a film, game, book, or comic, all characters need to be designed.

Manga is more than a genre in the comics field: it is a vital creative medium in its own right, with hundreds of millions of readers worldwide, a host of graphic styles, and a rich history now spanning seven decades.

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Learn everything you need to become a manga artist, with step-by-step instructions, exercises to develop your skills, and tips and tricks.

CREATE BEAUTIFUL MANGA PEOPLE AND ANIMALS IN 10 SIMPLE STEPSIf you love drawing manga but don t know where to start, this is the book for you!

"e;Shore's collection of simple sewing and crafting projects can inspire readers to create their own and reduce, reuse, and recycle, all at the same time.

- A vibrant introduction to producing colourful pictures in felt- Covers the basic techniques through clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs- Four fabulous projects, and numerous examples of the author's work throughout the book make this an ideal source of information and ideas for artists of all abilities

Wang and Hirai draw on their extensive experience to introduce recent technological advances in soft robotics for food manipulation and discuss their practical applications in the food preparation industry.

Learn how to make and embellish six fabulous felt hats.

In this book, learn the basic know-how and techniques for traditional calligraphy through four classic alphabets: Foundational Hand, Italic Hand, Uncial Hand and one form of Gothic Hand.

Packed with key skills and friendly know-how, this essential guide is ideal for anyone taking their first steps into dressmaking.

Learn how to create exquisite, delicately embroidered silk ribbon flowers, including foxgloves, roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums, primroses, geraniums, irises, poppies.

The Illustrated Aladdin' is a collection of exquisite illustrations gathered together in one beautiful book for all to love and treasure.

Beginner-friendly patterns for twelve gorgeous bags and twelve matching purses from an Immediate Media British Craft Awards Sewing Designer of the Year.

Learn to sew your own stunning lampshades using this comprehensive step-by-step guide from the founder of the Traditional Upholstery School, Joanna Heptinstall.

'Scoodie' comes from the combination of the words scarf and hoodie - and it is taking the world by storm!

When you think of Manga, monsters and robots spring quickly to mind.

Using a simple four-stage process, the world-renowned artist shows how to build a portrait, from the basic shape right to finished faces.