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A sumptuous feast of a book, Frida allows the reader to enter this revered artist''s world, both literally and metaphorically. Through a series of consecutive die-cut pages, one is drawn in - passing through aspects of her life, art and creative process while exploring the themes that inspired her most, such as love, death and maternity. Excerpts from Frida Kahlo''s personal diaries alternate with Sebastian Perez''s poetic musings to give fresh insight and emotional depth, while Benjamin Lacombe''s stunning artwork masterfully conveys the symbolism and surrealism of her art.

David King created a legendary logo design for the foundational punk band Crass, dubbed the ''double-headed snake and cross''. In the intervening years, he''s been busy. This long-overdue monograph features King''s iconic stencil-only designs, starting with the original Crass logo drawing and continuing to the present day. Both the artist''s process and finished output are on display in this revealing collection, from the covered-in-layers-of-paint stencils themselves to the drawings and designs outlining the thought process and ultimately the final art.

Those who have suffered the loss of a long-lived canine companion may take some solace in the classic prose poem by Eugene O'Neill - The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog. Here, the poem, written from the point of view of O'Neill's beloved Dalmatian Blemie, is accompanied by Mark Andresen's equally sympathetic illustrations of dogs of various breeds. This illustrated eulogy is a balm for anyone who's recently lost their dog, or a perfect gift for a friend in their time of loss. Andresen's original drawings along with the words of America's only Nobel Prize-winning playwright are a perfect match.

Humans have been fashioning art and tools from earth for atleast 25,000 years. Despite the age of this relationship, continuingtechnological developments mean we are still coming upwith new ways of shaping clay, stone and soil.Elemental/Earth is a deep-dive into the latest in earth-basedmaking, from composite stonework to 3D-printed ceramics.Profiles of artists renowned for their work with earthen materialsexplore the frontier where inspiration, skill and technologymeet. Whether working with new technologies or bare handsand clay, these artisans push the boundaries of stone and soil,creating truly unique, inspiring new forms, never losing sight ofthe ancient relationship our species shares with the materials.The first in a new series of books exploring elemental materials,Elemental/Earth presents a bold picture of the present andfuture of handmade earthenware.

Food, family and stories share a deep connection, one that isoften overlooked in the age of instant gratification.Born into a strong tradition of passing down recipes fromgeneration to generation, Ivette Pérez de Wenkel's new cookbookseamlessly blends Mexican cuisine with the culture and experiences from which she learned them. In Taco Tales, she presents more than 40 recipes from her family treasury, along with the history and traditions that make each dish much more than just food.Collage and papercut illustrations by Anne Wenkel bring thepages to colorful life, and the interplay of text and illustrationsevokes the tradition of communal cooking and making that hasso strongly influenced the authors.A collection of delicious Mexican recipes that offers a reminderthat not every important ingredient in a good meal goes into the food itself.

Color plays a significant role in design due to its visual impactand psychological influence on the viewer. Combining two ormore colors effectively in a single layout or design can be difficultto achieve without a working knowledge of color theory. Asa result, companies will often invest in specialists to aid in colorselection for their products or campaigns, letting the experts dowhat they do best.Color Matching helps demystify the process, providing anintroduction to color along with an exploration of six key methodsof color matching: warm color, cool color, contrasting color,complementary color, similar color and integrated color. Eachsection includes a variety of preselected color combinations touse along with a multitude of cohesive examples from branding,packaging, product and promotion design.

In Grown & Gathered, Matt and Lentil Purbrick present a sumptuously photographed guide to living alongside nature and returning to an ancient way of life. 365 days of notes from the authors will help you read the environment as the seasons change, and detailed guides to growing plants and raising animals will ensure that you build your farming practice on a sustainable foundation. It also includes one hundred recipes for everything from stapes to full meals offer delicious ways to prepare the food you have produced from the ground up.

In Next Level: Game Design, some of the best concept artists in the industry showcase fantastical locations designed for video games across genres. Many of the featured artists have worked on critically acclaimed games, while others present tantalising visions of game worlds yet to be realised. All provide readers with inspiration for approaching their own interactive worlds, and serve as reminders that gaming is a medium whose potential we have only just begun to explore.

The follow-up to one of the bestselling volumes in the Paper Toysseries, this new edition by Niark is the ultimate monster makeover. Using the same silhouettes as the previous volume butwith all new vibrant colors and patterns that take their designsto the next level, these unique paper monsters are sure to shockand amaze. From the garish, to the ghoulish and all points between, the variety within will please any little builders wishing to breathe life into these creations. Some sprout horns, antlers orwings, others have extra eyes, mouths or appendages, all havepersonality.Printed on durable cardstock and die-cut, each toy is easy toassemble with no glue or scissors needed.

The latest volume in the beloved Paper Toys series travels offworld to explore the possibilities of extra-terrestrial life andwhat forms they might take. From robotic crustaceans, to interstellar worms, fly-faced humanoids and gelatinous blobs, each model included is distinct and sure to stir the imagination.With wonderfully illustrated designs by the Dutch artisticduo, Loulou and Tummie, every alien has its own personality andcharm.Printed on durable cardstock and die-cut, each toy is easyto assemble with no glue or scissors needed. Prepare to be invaded!

Estevan Oriol is a Mexican-American photographer made legendary by his work featuring brilliant black and white photos of Los Angeles urban, low-rider and gang culture. His new book, Bosozoku, collects both color and black and white photos featuring the Japanese youth motorcycle subculture known as ¿Bosozoku'.Devotees ride insanely customized motorcycles, mainly Japanese road bikes, embellished with extravagant paint jobs and super-modified, often illegal mufflers. Bosozoku motorcycles offer an aesthetic nod to American chopper culture, but with a highly unique look found only in Japan.This collection is a culmination of Oriol's photographs captured during many trips to Japan over the past 20 years. Thiscelebrated photographer's oeuvre also includes portraits of celebrities such as Eminem, Kim Kardashian, Blink 182, Rancid, Cypress Hill and many others.

Hundreds of examples from the author's personal collection ofwell-worn vintage punk shirts line the pages of bestselling authorBryan Ray's latest book.Amazing one-of-a-kind pieces including internationally famoust-shirts such as Sid Vicious' personal Sex Pistols shirt, Joe Strummer's, ¿Rude Boy', hand painted red brigade Tee and DarbyCrash's personal Vivian Westwood ¿Boobs' seditionaries T-Shirt.Turcotte's collection also features gems such as a hand drawnRic Clayton (RxCx) Suicidal Tendencies button-up featured onthe back of the band's first LP, dozens of Malcolm McLaren / Vivienne Westwood creations and loads of very rare band tees including Misfits, The Cramps, The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Screamers, Germs, Mentors and more.

Recent innovations in access to technology have led to an explosion in the number and variety of interactive art installations. Art pieces that would have been inconceivable twenty years ago are now popping up in galleries and public spaces around the world, expanding the range of human experience in mind-boggling ways. New Media Installation offers a fascinating look into the world of technology-based art installations, with a global selection of artists and works.

In the later part of his life, wheel-chair bound and unable to fully take care of himself, Henri Matisse began to experiment with collage and paper cutouts as a way of continuing to make art. Sometimes representational and sometimes abstract, his bold, simple shapes became iconic of his style, and his collages remain some of his best-loved work. In Ana Bianchi''s latest children''s book - part biographical vignette, part activity guide - kids will read first of Matisse''s life and the circumstances that led to his paper cut-outs, then get a step-by-step guide to creating their own Matisse-style collages.

The Curated Table takes out the guesswork, providing complementary courses and inspired styling for a variety of occasions, whether indoor or outdoor and for any time of the day. Enjoy a comfortable respite with loved ones as you share stories and a savoury meal over the rustic table, entranced by your surroundings. With simple easy-to-follow recipes and tips for cooking, plating and decor - whether for an outside dinner party or romantic snack for two, The Curated Table delivers.

Independent producers and DJs have been busy creating world class music in bedrooms, kitchens and garages for years. Meanwhile, photographer Raph Rashid has travelled the globe, gaining access to these inner sanctums, one by one. The tremendous variety of set-ups and layouts used by in-home producers is artfully documented in the pages of Back to the Lab.