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‘Funkadelic’ invites readers to step back in time and witness the dynamism of the funky 70’s with a handpicked selection of visual identities and branding designs inspired by the iconic aesthetic of the era, whether it be striking lettering, clashing colours, hippie-inspired patterns, and more.
‘The Graphic Design Sourcebook’ delves into the vast array of graphic design that surrounds us wherever we go, and has done so ever since printing was invented. Yet everyday graphics have mostly been ignored as an art form. From Victorian song sheets to French perfume labels, early matchboxes to decorative greetings cards, appealing cigarette packets to enticing holiday brochures, colourful advertisements to racy night club tickets, these miniature masterpieces deserve artistic recognition. With over a thousand images, ‘The Graphic Design Sourcebook’ is both an inspiring source book and a treasure trove of ideas; a true cornucopia of communication.
Throughout history, images have been used to reflect the meaning of words and to enhance our understanding of texts. With the invention of mechanized printing in Germany in the 15th century, illustrated books were no longer the preserve of the elite and became a source of knowledge, instruction and pleasure for a wider audience. This title follows the story of the illustrated book, from the earliest printed books to the present day, told through the collections of the V&A’s National Art Library.
Which migrating birds fly the furthest? Which nations have launched which animals into space? Which countries’ leaders don’t believe in climate change? Where were our planet’s now-extinct species last sighted? Where can you hug the world’s oldest trees? Where could you find the largest gatherings of cockroaches? From the publishers of ‘Brilliant Maps’, here is a cartographic journey through our planet’s weirdest and most wonderful phenomena. With maps that cover the entire globe, ‘Wild Maps’ will delight lovers of maps and lovers of nature, as well as anyone with an interest in all that is fascinating and awe-inspiring in the world around us.
Change the way you see color forever in this dazzling collection of color palettes spanning art history and pop culture, and told in writer and artist Edith Young’s accessible, inviting style.
A stunning fusion of good food and good design: over 100 recipes for how to marry the right pasta shape with the perfect sauce.
The “how do I become an adult?” is your not-too-serious answers to all the questions you are probably overthinking.
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