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  Gabor Palotai 111 Posters: Posters of Gabor Palotai EN

  The award-winning graphic designer Gábor Palotai is renowned for the powerful imagery he creates using the simplest of elements and textures creating a unique graphic language. 111 Posters presents a collection of poster art Palotai has created to date ranging from book posters for acclaimed Swedish publishing houses to exhibition posters for cultural institutions. Each page features a compelling graphic statement…

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  A History of Graphic Design for Rainy Days EN

  One fateful rainy day, a bored kid asks his grandfather “what in the world is graphic design?” Starting with that innocent question, this activity book takes its readers on a charmingly illustrated and cleverly revealing whirlwind tour through this creative discipline’s milestone developments, personalities, and technologies. With its engaging design, humorous narratives, and fun-filled exercises, it offers an…

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  Henni Hellige A Life in Illustration EN

  What does an illustrator actually do and in what fields can one work? Today's most successful illustrators present their work and talk about their experiences in one of life's most beautiful careers. Illustration is no longer just illustration. Today, illustrators write and create children's picture books and graphic novels; they structure information through infographics; they design logos, fonts, and other…

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  Antonis Antoniou A Map of the World EN

  Maps help us understand the world. This book features the most original and sought-after map illustrators whose work is in line with the zeitgeist. Drawing a map means understanding our world a bit better. For centuries, we have used the tools of cartography to represent both our immediate surroundings and the world at large and to convey them to others. On the one hand, maps are used to illustrate areal…

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  Beth Walrond A Taste of The World

  Festive feasts from around the world to bring people together, celebrate and share stories. Food glorious food! Everyone loves a feast with the family ... even the little ones! A Taste of the World travels across the globe uncovering different ...

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  Silke Krohn Age of Collage EN

  The technique of collage fits perfectly into our current age. Raw visual material is collected by an artist and then combined in such a way as to abstract the individual elements enough that the artist's own vision becomes prominent. Because collage's references range from other artistic works and techniques to scientific images, pop culture, and erotica, these raw materials reflect humanity's collective visual…

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  Altitude EN

  A new wave of intellectually rigorous and iconoclastic Swiss designers are carving their niche in a new graphic language. By combining traditional high quality Swiss Style with advanced media, they are giving rise to a progressive style of visual expression. Seven years after publishing Swiss Graphic Design, we present Altitude - a new generation of flourishing contemporary designers, giving insight into the impact,…

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  Appetizer

  Indulge all the senses. Interior designers and architects are creating unforgettable spaces and setting stunning new standards for restaurants, bars, cafes. Pastel colors, hyper-realistic murals, indoor jungles, curved and luxurious couches, golden accents, and soft light. Designers, architects and restaurateurs transform a night out at a restaurant into a unique and memorable experience. An array of interiors…

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  Ben Wittner Arabesque 2 EN

  Cutting-edge graphic work from the Arab world and Iran that is emblematic of the cultural emancipation of this entire area. The wave of protests that started this year in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Libya, and other countries have made it clear just how much the Middle East is searching for a new identity. Young designers in the region are playing a part in this movement by increasingly emancipating themselves creatively…

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  Robert Klanten Arcadia EN

  Arcadia is an expansive collection of contemporary alpine and backcountry architecture and interior design. The book profiles architects and designers who are embracing nature and creating provocative rural hideaways that adapt to their surrounding habitats and their topographical and climatic conditions. It features both traditional and progressive examples of private mountaintop homes and hotel lodges nestled in…

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  Architecture of Change 2 EN

  Architecture of Change 2 presents an unrivalled collection of the most innovative architecture that makes a considerable contribution to a sustainable future. Over forty exemplary projects by internationally renowned architecture practices such as Renzo Piano and OMA founder Rem Koolhaas are featured in addition to social initiatives such as Brad Pitt s Make It Right Foundation. From a zero emission ice station…

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  Sylvia Kopp Barley & Hops EN

  Going back to basics, small breweries are using meticulous craftsmanship to create beers with rich taste. These beers represent a new authenticity and way of life. For some, beer has always been a treat for body and soul. Now, beer is establishing itself as the drink of choice among a hipper, cultured audience. -Brew it yourself- is more than a trend; it's the credo of a new creative scene that has developed around…

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  Beautiful Machines

  Buckle up and enjoy a tour of the most stylish sports cars of the last 100 years—and the fascinating stories that made them icons of the road. Petrolheads and auto devotees: buckle up, we're going for a ride on the best works of machinery ...

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  Tyler Brule, Andrew P. Tuck Berlin

  Die Gestalten Verlag: Monocle reports from around the globe in print, on radio, and online. As its editors and correspondents dart from city to city, they get to know the best places to rest their heads, stretch their limbs, and kick back with a contact in a hard-to-find cocktail bar. That information is now available in The Monocle s Travel Guide Series: a line-up of titles that speaks to you in an informed but…

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  Lukas Feireiss Beyond Architecture EN

  Beyond Architecture is the first publication of its kind to document the creative exploration of architecture and urban propositions in the contemporary arts. The projects collected in this book demonstrate how not only architects and designers but also artists are taking architecture as a starting point for experimentation. They range from performance, installation art and crafted sculptures to architectural models…

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  Patrick Nguyen, Stuart Mackenzie Beyond the Street EN

  Street art has established itself as an integral part of the art world in the last few years. The crossover from subculture to high culture is illustrated by the recent attention that this work has been given by renowned institutions such as the Tate Modern and Fondation Cartier as well as by auction houses like Sotheby s. The topic is discussed in art magazines and the cultural pages of leading newspapers and is…

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  Bohemian Residence

  Bohemian Residence delves into the opulence and diversity of urban living across the globe. Urban landscapes offer a multitude of enticing options: from cozy apartments to chic duplexes to historic townhouses. Inhabitants’ imaginations and distinct personalities reflect upon the canvas of a home’s four walls. From Milan to London, Paris to Beverly Hills, colorful surroundings influence of furniture, accessories, and…

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  Clara Le Fort Bon Voyage

  Join an adventurous new movement of conscious travelers and visionary hoteliers who are offering a modern alternative to traditional tourism, one that embraces mindful moments, fresh inspiration, and an innovative, sustainable approach...

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  Boxed and Labelled EN

  Boxed and Labelled is a comprehensive overview of the most intelligent, innovative, playful and attractive examples of current packaging design. The broad spectrum of packaging is illustrated through an extensive selection of products characterised by cutting-edge graphic design, sassy illustrations, striking typography, careful use of colour as well as unique materials. The examples in the book run the gamut from…

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  Hermann Köpf (editor), Christian Eusterhus (editor) BRUMMM #2 EN

  BRUMMM is a bi-annual visual feast for any and every motorcycle lover. The tempting bookazine acts as both an archive and platform for outstanding motorcycle photography: an event rarely found in the popular magazine world. A glimpse through the eyes of photographers who possess a notorious passion for purring engines, this collection of images promises to convey personal stories, provide exclusive insights into…

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  Köpf Hermann (editor) BRUMMM #3

  BRUMMM lap three! A combination of photo book and magazine, BRUMMM showcases the work of internationally renowned photographers in a high-quality publication. Generously designed and printed on premium 150 g/m2 paper, ...

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  Robert Klanten Build-On EN

  Build-On is a collection of phenomenal architectural transformations that bring new life and function to existing structures. Exceptional examples of large-scale radical renovations and adaptations of industrial wasteland, bunkers, abandoned churches and forsaken rural centres are featured along with creative transformations of smaller building units in the urban and rural context. These overlooked architectural…

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  Büro Destruct III EN

  Design collective Büro Destruct is the pioneer and flagship of young Swiss design. Illustriously and systematically compiled, Büro Destruct III demonstrates the distinctive Büro Destruct style that the collective continues to refine, polish and develop with characteristic sophisticated vector graphics and playful use of typography. Fueled by musical inspirations and a fresh dose of lighthearted humour, the works…

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  Christiane Slawik Container Atlas EN

  This book presents a wide range of projects in container architecture - a contemporary architectural phenomenon. It features container structures used as pop-up stores and temporary exhibits as well as sophisticated housing and office spaces that provoke and inspire while setting new standards in functionality and aesthetics. But the book is not only visually inspiring. Because it documents plans, describes…