Todays couples no longer feel constrained by traditional expectations of what a wedding should be. More and more they feel free to adapt customs at will to better create a celebration that reflects their own personal values and tastes. While some may still opt for a traditional multi-tiered cake, others employ multiple cakes or even cupcakes to satisfy sweet tooth expectations. Food is no longer provided solely by established caterers, but can even come from local eateries or food trucks. Likewise, invitations, signs and place cards are now produced in a variety of ways from utilizing traditional printers, a letterpress or even hand lettering. From floral arrangements to lighting design and table presentation, no stone is left unturned. Whether modern or rustic, or a combination of the two, the variations brought upon by individual choice lead to an incredible selection of creative and highly festive occasions.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 217 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 21-09-2015

Graffiti is a form of free expression of human. Modern graffiti came into being and peaked during the second half of the 20th century, with youngster establishing their identities in the streets and artists who yearned to convey their opinions concerning social and political matters. This book starts with the history and culture of subway graffiti, the most well-known style of graffiti. Parallel with the subway graffiti, stencil graffiti, one of the most authentic form of street art will be introduced. The third chapter will pay attention to the wheatpaste graffiti which is a variant of commercial advertisement. After introducing three most important forms of graffiti, the creation process and techniques will be presented to show the readers how the actual scene of creation is for graffiti artists. Last but not least, the fifth chapter showcases a large number of graffiti works of various styles. Selling Points: 1. Text-based graffiti, stencil graffiti, wheatepaste graffiti are elaborated with abundant historical photos and drawings. 2. Interviews with well-known graffiti artists, WRDSMTH, Gonzalo Borondo, Christina Angelina, Elle and more, sharing their inspiring thoughts on graffiti. 3. Display of graffiti works of various styles.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 200 x 270 mm

Publication Date: 05-04-2018

The modern yearning for vintage and classical design work is well-documented in Retro Graphics, an in-depth exploration of diverse applications of retro elements in modern graphic design. The first section, Evolution of Graphic Style, provides a deeper level of understanding of cultural connotations and context in design with explanations of movements, trends and styles from the 1840s to the 1990s. The second section, Retro Design, then reveals how designers capture the zeitgeist of an era and express it through modern media and design methods with a showcase of projects such as food and alcohol packaging, wedding programs, promotional materials, business identities, and more. Masterful retro design evokes the best part of a time or era, inspiring a sense of nostalgia in viewers or consumers not for what really was, but for what ideally could have been; Retro Graphics will show both design enthusiasts and professionals exactly how this can be done.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 222 x 285 mm

Publication Date: 22-02-2017

This book offers a glimpse into the culture of paper art and its mysterious creation, by introducing paper art from different aspects- from the invention of paper to various kinds of paper art across the world, the main techniques and tools of paper art creation, and the commonly used types of paper in the field. In addition, it mainly showcases contemporary paper art works that have highly integrated craftsmanship with creativity. It also breaks down the creation process of each work and discusses important subjects such as the application of paper art with paper artists and designers.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 215 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 01-04-2020