The ultimate introduction to art and culture presents 3,000 years of fashion in one gorgeous coffee table book. This is the definitive visual guide to everything ever worn. Fashion: The Definitive Visual Guide brings you a grand gallery of more than 3,000 years of fashion history.From simple to sophisticated, elegant to excessive, what we wear defines who we are.
'It's still magic, even if you know how it's done' SIR TERRY PRATCHETTDesigning Terry Pratchett's Discworld takes readers behind the scenes of the amazing partnership between Sir Terry Pratchett and artist Paul Kidby.
Featuring striking photography by an expert in the field, this exploration of Japanese Brutalist architecture celebrates the surprising beauty and grace of buildings forged in concrete.
Sneakers Art includes realized customization examples of sneakers and easy to follow step-by-step tutorials. This book is a great way to get started creating your own custom sneakers. Up your creative game as you learn quick and easy ways to turn a pair of regular trainers into one-of-a-kind works of art.
A comprehensive guide to constructing all kinds of bags including handmade technical drawing and digital patternmaking. This comprehensive guide to handbag patternmaking, intended for professionals, skilled hobbyists and students, bridges the gap between craftsmanship and innovative technical developments, including digital patternmaking.
This visually stunning collection of iconic and historic subway, light rail, and streetcar maps from fifty of the world's most exciting cities is a map- and transit-lover's dream. Transport maps are some of the most frequently consulted and memorized navigation tools on earth. Millions use them daily to guide their journeys.
In the new edition of the bestselling indoor styling book Green, Jason Chongue explains and simplifies how to curate and look after plants in small urban spaces. In this practical and personal guide, Chongue shows us how to create urban gardens and how to style with plants, inside or out.
More than a fashion accessory or means to tell the time, the wristwatch has become a statement of identity; politician or celebrity, scientist or sportsman, what you choose to wear on your wrist speaks volumes about who you are.
Z lásky prichádzame na svet. V mieri putujeme životom. V architektúre nachádzame samých seba.   Doba nás predbehla, ale aj dala na výber. Cítime potrebu spomaliť, nadýchnuť sa a kľudne vydýchnuť. Vidieť ďaleko, čerpať z minulosti a vážiť si prítomnosť. Jeden druhého.
A Financial Times Book of the Year: the definitive story of fashion's most enigmatic icon. Karl Lagerfeld lived a very public life. He shaped the Chanel and Fendi brands for decades, and his wit and wisdom amused and informed the world.Yet despite a massively public persona, his hinterland remained unknown. What is the truth behind this larger-than-life but enigmatic figure?
An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost entirely from glass Glass Houses presents 50 stunning architect designed homes that utilize glass to maximum effect.
Po Ladislavovi Eduardovi Hudecovi predstavuje C.A.L.E.H. n.o. verejnosti jeho otca Juraja Hudeca, ktorý patril medzi významné osobnosti Banskej Bystrice na prelome 19. a 20. storočia. Juraj Hudec bol predovšetkým staviteľom, ale podieľal sa na stavbách aj ako projektant a reštaurátor.
The concept of slow living translates architecturally into interior spaces that slow down the frenetic pace of modern life, whether at the seaside, in a country village or in the middle of a big city. They seek wellbeing in everyday life; they favour observation, enjoyment, reflection and calm.
Kniha formou pútavých esejí analyzuje architektonickú situáciu na Slovensku. Zaznamenáva hlavné trendy v súčasnej architektúre a diela, ktoré ich ilustrujú.
Sme veľmi radi, že Vám môžeme predstaviť ďalšie vydanie našej edície Rodinné domy trochu INAK. Veríme, že poteší a  pozitívne naladí na znovu svieže architektonické intonácie od APEXu. Hlavným a  veľmi silným motívom vždy bola potreba ponúknuť alternatívu. Prostredníctvom vlastnej tvorby vysloviť názor na architektúru rodinných domov.
Far and away the best narrative of western architecture in existence...it stands out as an intellectual triumph. - Sir John SummersonIn this highly acclaimed, classic reference work David Watkin traces the history of western architecture from the earliest times in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the late twentieth century.
The work within this book celebrates the use of mascots in contemporary graphic design. Co-opted to help sell or promote anything from tech companies and financial organisations to burger chains, record fairs and publishers, the use of mascots seems to be as popular as ever. Part of their charm is their variety.
Unikátny manuál, ktorý radí samosprávam a občianskym organizáciám, ako meniť opustené budovy na centrá kultúry a spoločenských inovácií.   Autorský kolektív pod vedením urbanistky Miloty Sidorovej v niekoľkých kapitolách analyzuje existujúce a pripravované projekty po celom Slovensku a hľadá ich spoločné parametre.
The go-to glow up handbook, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need or want to know about makeup, and how to look good while caring for your skin. YouTube sensation and the 'queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials', brings us the ultimate guide to flawless makeup. Hannah Martin has created amazing looks using top British beauty brands.
An entertaining, informative, and elegantly designed guide that makes understanding punctuation marks and symbols simple and fun. A rollicking linguistic ride for fans of Eats, Shoots & Leaves and Just My Type. What is the purpose of the comma - perhaps the most used symbol in the English language - and what are the proper uses of the asterisk?