Decorative Arts & Design

Just as New England served as the cradle of so much of American history, so, too, has the architecture of New England come to define the American idea of h...

Revealing The Secret History Of Punctuation, This Tour Of Two Thousand Years Of The Written Word, From Ancient Greece To The Internet, Explores The Parallel...

from Snow White To Shrek, From Fred Flintstone To Spongebob Squarepants, The Design Of A Character Conveys Personality Before A Single Word Of Dialogue Is...

Reproduced from a rare 1903 catalog of architectural woodwork, this compilation displays a vast assortment of finely crafted products. Nearly 300 black-and-...

Nicholas Fox Weber, for thirty-three years head of the Albers Foundation, spent many years with Anni and Josef Albers, the only husband-and-wife artistic ...

The essential volume on the great fashion designer, entrepreneur and Louis Vuitton artistic director, back in print This authoritative Virgil Abloh compen...

Praises for Fen Shui For Dummies "If you've ever wanted to know anything about Feng Shui, this IS the book to read." —Deborah Rachel Kagan, President, Sac...

Experience the joy of décor and design, restoration and rebirth, color and comfort - all in the enchanting locale of Louisiana. A New Orleans-based inter...

Exact-size patterns, photographs, and line drawings supplement directions for creating miniature wall accessories, lighting fixtures, plants, fireplaces, fl...

In this beautifully illustrated book, interiors stylist Tim Neve explores a selection of extraordinary homes. Five eclectic chapters feature many personal "...

The Second Edition Of Color + Design: Transforming Interior Space Presents Color Theory In Terms Of Design Principles Such As Balance, Rhythm, Emphasis, Pro...

Superb treasury of 319 royalty-free designs skillfully rendered from French, English, German, Swiss, and Russian textiles of 18th and 19th centuries. Profus...

There are thousands of products available for use in interior environments, every one with its assets and disadvantages. The process of selecting the right ...

One man's quest to seek out--and be inspired by--the great historic kitchens of Canada and the USA. John Ota was a man on a mission--to put together the per...

Cosmetology textbook covering every aspect of the cosmetology curriculum. Supplements available for teacher and students. Textbook teaches both theory and p...

In The Design of Future Things, best-selling author Donald A. Norman presents a revealing examination of smart technology, from smooth-talking GPS units to ...

the Classic Book On Photography And Visual Perception Updated And Expanded To Include Both Digital And Film Photography Features Practical Techniques And Ex...

Starting from the premise that we can no longer afford to live in a disenchanted world, Moore shows that a profound, enchanted engagement with life is not...

Creativity is more than an inborn talent; it is a hard-earned skill, and like any other skill, it improves with practice. Graphic Design Thinking: How to De...

From celebrity heartthrob, esteemed host of The Viall Files podcast, and adored member of Bachelor Nation Nick Viall comes Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday...

Our All Time Best Selling Book Is Now Available In A Revised And Expanded Second Edition. thinking With Type Is The Definitive Guide To Using Typography In ...

Available in a handy flexibind edition, a time-saving stress-busting manual featuring 100 simple, ingenious ways to clear the clutter in your house and you...

A comprehensive source of all the newest and most popular fiber art techniques! This technique-driven book explores a wide range of new possibilities and ...

From just 5 basic patterns elements, learn to mix and match these elements to create over 80 different bespoke garments that are unique to you. With full-s...

Launching the Imagination treats design as both a verb and a noun―as both a process and a product. Design is deliberate―a process of exploring multiple...

Design for the Real World has, since its first appearance twenty-five years ago, become a classic. Translated into twenty-three languages, it is one of the...

All About Cotton: A Fabric Dictionary & SwatchbookCategories: Arts & Photography Decorative Arts & DesignTextile & Costume

New Trends in GUI digs into the creation of more than 75 apps to showcase the principles and philosophy essential to software that truly connects with its a...

The Encyclopaedia of Curtains offers design inspiration and the know how to make beautiful curtains. 120 specially commissioned colour photographs give you...

It’s time to start living in the home of your dreams without maxing out your credit cards. Learn how with Affordable Interior Design!Homeowners and rente...

Have You Ever Wondered Why We Stop To Watch The Orange Glow That Arrives Before Sunset, Or Why We Flock To See Cherry Blossoms Bloom In Spring? Is There A R...

*Instant National Bestseller Get inspired by a new compilation of crave-worthy spaces and places curated by HGTV star and award-winning designer Sarah Richa...

The Mission Of Art Is To Express Each Nation's Aesthetic Values In Accordance With The Beauty Of Its Soul. The Mission Of The Artist Is To Teach People To L...

Carmel, California has always been a community of artists, writers, and freethinkers. During the early part of its rich history, the area was home to Robin...

Extraordinary Furniture presents some of the world's most opulent, inventive, skillfully made, and unusual pieces of furniture. Author David Linley has comp...

This Very Short Introduction Looks Beyond Style And Taste To See How Different Cultures And Individuals Personalize Objects. Heskett Shows That Contemporary...

Sun Valley Architecture and Interiors Sun Valley has always been a place where folks could relax and recharge. Early explorers camping out in what is now ...

Interior Design Materials and Specifications is a book and CD-ROM combination that covers the selection, care, and code compliance associated with materials...

This lavishly illustrated guide explains the principles and practice of Feng Shui in a comprehensive and practical way. Apply the secrets of Chinese wisdom...

Concentrates on the design and architecture of the 1960s, this book traces the transition from the "Contemporary" design of the 1950s to the pure geometry o...

This new addition to the Workbook series will provide readers with a thoughtful packaging primer that covers the challenges of designing packaging for a co...

The Tattoo Chronicles is an illustrated diary that offers an intimate look at a crucial year in the personal and professional life of Kat Von D, the chari...

The Mechanical Design Process Combines A Practical Overview Of The Design Process With Case Material And Real-life Engineering Insights. Ullman's Work As An...

Safari: a Swahili word, from the Arabic safara, meaning journeyThe safari is not just a holiday; it's a spiritual and physical journey, offering an opportu...

Kimberley Seldon's Business of Design(tm) is an all-inclusive guide to creating a unique blueprint for running your own successful design practice. It's not...

To celebrate their twentieth anniversary, Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana feature their most significant fashion moments in this luxurious book. Known...

Decorative painting - the ornamentation of wood, tin, glass, paper, and other surfaces with painted designs - requires no previous artistic training or draw...

Sleek. Chic. Notoriously guarded. Welcome to the secret world of Gabrielle Chanel. The story of Chanel begins with an abandoned child, as lost as a girl i...