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Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students (Design Briefs)
The organization of letters on a blank sheet -- or screen -- is the most basic challenge facing anyone who practices design. What type of font to use? How big? How should those letters, words, and paragraphs be aligned, spaced, ordered, shaped, and otherwise manipulated? In this groundbreaking new primer, leading design educator and historian Ellen Lupton provides clear and concise guidance for anyone learning or brushing up on their typographic skills. Thinking with Type is divided into three sections: letter, text, and grid. Each section begins with an easy-to-grasp essay that reviews historical, technological, and theoretical concepts, and is then followed by a set of practical exercises that bring the material covered to life. Sections conclude with examples of work by leading practitioners that demonstrate creative possibilities (along with some classic no-no's to avoid)..
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Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell's Fantasy Calendar 2009 (Wall Calendars)
Twisted landscapes, ominously swirling skies, creatures plucked from myth and nightmare And women—passionate, strong, rendered with extraordinary anatomical detail, who captivate with their beauty and fierceness. Born of the heated imaginations of husband-and-wife artists Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, the Fantasy Calendar for 2009 features thirteen all-new paintings that plunge the viewer into a world that is dark, dynamic, and mysterious, ruled by magic and roamed by fearsome beasts. A priestess sleeps among the tangled roots of a tree, oblivious to the menacing robot looming over her. Two sensuous maidens lull a colorful dragon into submission. A woman battles to stay astride her powerful white steed, her eyes steely and intense. Weaving the dramatic images together is "The Stones of Thay'mir," an original story by C.J. Henderson..
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Luis Royo (Art of ) 2009 Calendar
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The 2009 H. R. Giger Calender
Widely considered the most popular sci-fi/fantasy artist in the world, H. R. Giger is known for his singular ability to meticulously render horrific yet irresistible otherworlds, complete with curious biomorphic figures engaging in mysterious melodramas. Harlan Ellison has called the famous Swiss artist and film designer “our latter-day Hieronymus Bosch,” a judgment confirmed by the new edition of this beautifully designed calendar. Giger’s singular blend of the demonic and the erotic is well-displayed in these 12 large-format works. The calendar grids are printed in colors matching the work for that month, and they are set against a deep black background that foregrounds Giger’s highly detailed, elegant approach to his craft. This year’s edition of the calendar features a number of previously unpublished images — of both paintings and sculptures — while also showcasing some old favorites from this modern master. .
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Art of Victoria Frances 2009 Calendar
12 x 12 wall calendar Victoria Francés (October 25, 1982) is a Spanish illustrator, born in Valencia She is a graduate of the Facultad de Bellas Artes de San Carlos at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain. Her work is very goth-inspired: ghostly women in long dresses are perhaps the most common characters found in her art. Unsurprisingly, she cites her influences as Edgar Allan Poe, Anne Rice and H. P. Lovecraft. She also claims to have been influenced by the art of Luis Royo and Brom. She has illustrated several books as well as many posters. 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 calendars featuring her art have also been released..
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Grid Systems: Principles of Organizing Type (Design Briefs)
Although grid systems are the foundation for almost all typographic design, they are often associated with rigid, formulaic solutions. However, the belief that all great design is nonetheless based on grid systems (even if only subverted ones) suggests that few designers truly understand the complexities and potential riches of grid composition. In her best-selling Geometry of Design, Elam shows how proportion, symmetry, and other geometrical systems underlie many of the visual relationships that make for good design. Now, Elam brings the same keen eye and clear explanations to bear on the most prevalent, and maybe least understood, system of visual organization: the grid. Filled with extensive research and more than 100 informative examples from the Bauhaus to Nike ads, Grid Systems provides a rich, easy-to-understand overview and demonstrates a step-by-step approach to typographic composition. It suggests design strategies that transcend simple function and reductionist recipes to allow grids to become a means of truly dynamic communication. Any designer, educator, or student will benefit greatly from this elegant slim book, chock-a-block full of colorful examples, helpful vellum overlays, and Elam's insightful analysis..
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Llewellyn's 2009 Dragon Calendar
Here there be dragons—majestic, striking, and fearsome. Internationally acclaimed illustrator Anne Stokes brings these mythological creatures to wondrousl ife in a new breathtaking wall calendar. Blending horror and fantasy, these images depict dragons in all their glory—as fierce warriors, noble protectors, and sacred beasts. Along with vivid illustrations, each month introduces classic quotes from Beowulf, Shakespeare, legends, and fairy tales. .
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Extreme Restaurants
Imagine having a romatic dinner in a tram as it is making its way through Milan city center. Or would you rather visit an underwater restaurant? Would you even consider dining on a toilet seat and wiping your mouth with toilet paper? Or does the idea of sitting at a table suspended at a height of 50 metersseem more appealing? Extreme Restaurants takes you on an amazing journey through the world's most bizarre restaurants, from a UFO eatery and a skyscraper restaurant to a bistro in a revolving cable car and a restaurant with only one table. Grabbing a bite to eat has never been so adventurous..
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