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Schiffer Books (528)
Form Follows Technique
ISBN: 9780764358197 Author: Richard Schultz Publisher: Schiffer Books Based on a series of lectures developed by noted furniture designer Richard Schultz, this brief, striking book lays out his design manifesto both challenging an... Based on a series of lectures developed by noted furniture designer Richard Schultz, this brief, striking book lays out his design manifesto both challenging and adding to Louis Sullivan's credo ""form follows function."" From African stools carved from a single log to advanced techniques of laminating wood; from simple twisted wire chairs to complex wire furniture bending in three axes; and from basic stonework to iconic post-and-beam structures, the art of design evolves along with the available materials and techniques. Combining Zen wisdom, examples of classic furniture, and a lifetime of experience as a designer, Schultz explores how technology both limits and fosters innovative design. It is the author's hope that this book will encourage students, designers, and others to think about new materials and techniques so that they, too, will create iconic designs. Bind: paperback Pages: 72 Dimensions: 152 x 203 mm Publication Date: 28-10-2019 |
$39.99 |
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Grit and Grace : Women Working in the Emerging World
ISBN: 9780764363917 Author: Alison Wright Publisher: Schiffer Books From tea fields to technology, women are the resilient, hardworking backbone of their communities. Award-winning photographer Alison Wright's 128 dynamic color ... From tea fields to technology, women are the resilient, hardworking backbone of their communities. Award-winning photographer Alison Wright's 128 dynamic color plates portray women in more than 25 developing countries, whose perseverance is often overlooked. Women from Nicaragua to Nepal share empowering experiences of rising above their circumstances, be it poverty or oppressive cultural conventions. The photos and the women's quotes express what work means to them-creating financial independence, purpose, and community, as well as deep-rooted cultural traditions. Grit and Grace also celebrates the grassroots organizations committed to finding creative solutions to the challenges these individuals face. Give a woman a seed of opportunity, and she will grow a forest. Bind: hardback Pages: 208 Dimensions: 229 x 229 mm Publication Date: 28-06-2022 |
$85.00 |
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Living With Wood
ISBN: 9780764359354 Author: Seri Robinson Publisher: Schiffer Books A great guide for budding wood workers, parents, and future wood scientists. For anyone who has ever used, owned, or been curious about wood of any kind, this g... A great guide for budding wood workers, parents, and future wood scientists. For anyone who has ever used, owned, or been curious about wood of any kind, this guide offers a fantastic summary of the science behind the material's anatomy, chemistry, and general upkeep. With easy-to-understand descriptions, you'll never have difficulty deciding what wood to work with or how to clean your boarded floors again. Offering a general overview of the material, this guide's long list of topics includes best uses of wood in the home, finishing and coloring, woodworking machines, and unsafe woods. Get to know one of the most prevalent materials in your home, and use this guide to master any creative, cleaning, decorating, or furnishing projects you may have! Bind: hardback Pages: 144 Dimensions: 177 x 254 mm Publication Date: 28-05-2020
Tag: Craft & Hobbies |
$69.99 |
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Dont Fret
ISBN: 9780764358166 Author: Dont Fret Publisher: Schiffer Books Consummate wiseguy, documentarian of working people, and “vaguely anonymous human” Dont Fret is one of Chicago’s most visible street artists, best known f... Consummate wiseguy, documentarian of working people, and “vaguely anonymous human” Dont Fret is one of Chicago’s most visible street artists, best known for his wheat-pasted characters and snarky musings that populate city streets worldwide. Simultaneously sardonic, biting, and fond, the bluntness of his figures and texts—often “belonging” to the neighborhood they inhabit—skewers the obvious and reflects the normalized-until-numbed issues of the city back at the passerby experiencing them firsthand. While his work has stretched from São Paulo to Helsinki, he remains a true Wicker Park native, digging into the character(s) of Chicago—the stew of down-and-out and up-and-up, the meatpackers, the artists, the street-wise, and the stupid. The first comprehensive survey of Dont Fret’s work/life thus far, this monograph showcases a decade of his street and gallery work and features memories and anecdotes from fellow artists and friends, as well as a foreword by writer and Brooklyn Street Art co-founder Steven P. Harrington. Bind: hardback Pages: 304 Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm Publication Date: 28-10-2019
Tag: Arts & Photography |
$110.00 |
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Kevin Smith : His Films and Fans
ISBN: 9780764363931 Author: David Gati Publisher: Schiffer Books Let us rejoice in the genius that is Kevin Smith! This fun and photo-filled biography celebrates the life, films, and fans of the director responsible for such ... Let us rejoice in the genius that is Kevin Smith! This fun and photo-filled biography celebrates the life, films, and fans of the director responsible for such indie cult classics as Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, and Dogma. Movie-industry veteran David Gati has compiled and edited this humorous and insightful look at Smith's nearly 30-year moviemaking journey. Through Smith's own uncensored stories-taken from podcasts, Q&As, and documentaries-we get to know him as a person, the struggles he's been through, and the people he's worked with. Gati presents a visual facet to these narrative gems in the form of fan art from around the world, along with on-set stills, candid personal photos, and memorabilia. This scrapbook celebration shows how films affect and reflect pop culture, and explores the cultural phenomenon of fandom. The result is not only a tribute to Smith but also a testimony to his amazing and loyal fans. Bind: hardback Pages: 208 Dimensions: 279 x 216 mm Publication Date: 28-06-2022 |
$55.00 |
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Look Dr Goodview
ISBN: 9780764359439 Author: Enric Jardi Publisher: Schiffer Books Are you ready? Open your eyes! Look carefully! Look very closely, because things are not always what they seem. Dr. Goodview shows and explains more than 20 opt... Are you ready? Open your eyes! Look carefully! Look very closely, because things are not always what they seem. Dr. Goodview shows and explains more than 20 optical illusions to educate and entertain with amazing effects. From brightness and contrast, twisted cord, and color and perspective to motion illusions, see how these visual tricks can confuse and excite the eye! Bind: hardback Pages: 44 Dimensions: 235 x 235 mm Publication Date: 28-05-2020 |
$55.00 |
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Lost Places : Images of Bygone America
ISBN: 9780764363948 Author: Heribert Niehues Publisher: Schiffer Books The United States has been shaped by mobility like no other nation on Earth. The automobile made possible almost limitless development, but there was a dark sid... The United States has been shaped by mobility like no other nation on Earth. The automobile made possible almost limitless development, but there was a dark side: ghost towns and deserted regions emerged due to economic crises, cultural shifts, and catastrophic weather. Heribert Niehues's award-winning photographs trace these lonely places, which elicit strange fascination mixed with melancholy for a bygone era. His Hopperesque images of gas stations, diners, motels, houses, and cars document the rise and former glory of a legendary America. Over the decades, only nature has changed their visage, and the old pioneering spirit is still tangible. Hauntingly beautiful, the photos portray the poetry of transience: from east to west, America as it is rarely seen. Bind: hardback Pages: 176 Dimensions: 229 x 267 mm Publication Date: 28-06-2022 |
$75.00 |
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Insects Fold & Play
ISBN: 9780764359521 Author: Ikask Publisher: Schiffer Books More than twenty multicolored insects are ready to crawl in just a few folds! Have fun recognizing and playing with them all. Pop out the pieces on each page an... More than twenty multicolored insects are ready to crawl in just a few folds! Have fun recognizing and playing with them all. Pop out the pieces on each page and follow the instructions to create your perfect little paper friend. Each page features the name of the bug to help you identify them on your outdoor adventures. Bind: paperback Pages: 22 Dimensions: 210 x 210 mm Publication Date: 28-05-2020 |
$22.99 |
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Rivals : Gods & Machines
ISBN: 9780764363993 Author: Paul Gerrard Publisher: Schiffer Books You may not know his name but you know his incredible designs British concept designer Paul Gerrard has created some of the most memorable and celebrated costum... You may not know his name but you know his incredible designs British concept designer Paul Gerrard has created some of the most memorable and celebrated costume and character designs in film and TV. From Hellboy and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Battle: Los Angeles and Dungeons & Dragons (2023), his surreal sci-fi figures and landscapes have captured the imagination and admiration of movie and art fans worldwide. This stunning art book presents what we all want to know: What is the story behind these otherworldly, phantasmagorical creatures? How did they come to be? Here are Gerrard's best-known fan-favourite creations alongside all-new and never-before-seen gods and machines. An image of each creature is paired with texts that reveal Gerrard's thought process and artistic vision. Includes a Q&A with the author about his creative process and technical work. Immerse yourself in this dark-fantasy world -- it's a place you will never forget. Bind: hardback Pages: 144 Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm Publication Date: 28-06-2022 |
$75.00 |
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Cats Fold & Play
ISBN: 9780764359514 Author: Ikask Publisher: Schiffer Books Are you ready to Origanimo? With this beginner introduction to paper folding, create a merry band of black cats, each in a unique pose and ready to pounce on th... Are you ready to Origanimo? With this beginner introduction to paper folding, create a merry band of black cats, each in a unique pose and ready to pounce on the included paper balls of yarn. Precut and creased kitties are ready to pop out and play in just a few folds! Bind: paperback Pages: 32 Dimensions: 210 x 210 mm Publication Date: 28-05-2020 |
$22.99 |