Category Archives: Design

Leonardo da Vincis Giant Crossbow

Although Leonardo’s Giant Crossbow is one of his most popular drawings, it has been one of the least understood. “Leonardo’s Giant Crossbow” offers the first in-depth account of this drawing’s likely purpose and its highly resolved design. This fascinating book … Continue reading

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Seismic Design, Assessment and Retrofitting of Concrete Buildings: based on EN-Eurocode 8 (Geotechnical, Geological, and Earthquake Engineering)

Reflecting the historic first European seismic code, this professional book focuses on seismic design, assessment and retrofitting of concrete buildings, with thorough reference to, and application of, EN-Eurocode 8. Following the publication of EN-Eurocode 8 in 2004-05, 30 countries are … Continue reading

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The Algorithmic Beauty of Sea Shells (The Virtual Laboratory)

The patterns on the shells of tropical sea snails are not only compellingly beautiful but also tell a tale of biological development. The decorative patterns are records of their own genesis, which follows laws like those of dune formation or … Continue reading

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Perspective Made Easy

This concise book contains all you’ll ever need to know about perspective drawing. In twenty masterfully organized chapters, from simple to complex, the author explains the basics and not-so-basics of perspective drawing. He includes suggestions on how to make your … Continue reading

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The Designer: Half a Century of Change in Image, Training, and Technique

Design is one of the most rapidly changing fields in the art world, as professionals, students, and teachers must reckon with new technologies before the older versions have much time to collect dust. In The Designer, Rosemary Sassoon surveys fifty … Continue reading

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Picture Perfect: Life in the Age of the Photo Op (New Edition)

We say the camera doesn’t lie, but we also know that pictures distort and deceive. In Picture Perfect, Kiku Adatto brilliantly examines the use and abuse of images today. Ranging from family albums to Facebook, political campaigns to popular movies, … Continue reading

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Directing the Story: Professional Storytelling and Storyboarding Techniques for Live Action and Animation

Francis Glebas, a top Disney storyboard artist, teaches artists a structural approach to clearly and dramatically presenting visual stories. They will learn classic visual storytelling techniques such as conveying meaning with images and directing the viewer’s eye. Glebas also teaches … Continue reading

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Color Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Graphic Designers

New in Paperback! Color Management shows how to implement color as a practical form of problem solving. It is a consolidated resource, arming designers with an understanding of how to communicate with and manage color in all its aspects and … Continue reading

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Big Box Reuse

Winning entry, General Trade Cover/Jacket Category, in the 2009 New England Book Show sponsored by Bookbuilders of Boston., “Best of Category”, General Trade Illustrated Books, in the 2009 New England Book Show sponsored by Bookbuilders of Boston. and Winner, Jackets … Continue reading

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The Heritage Game: Economics, Policy, and Practice

A notable feature in cultural life is the growing demand to preserve and promote public access to historical buildings and sites, and artistic treasures of the past. Governments are increasingly involved in financing and regulating private attempts to meet this … Continue reading

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