Instructional & How-To

Often, the small, delightful details make a piece shine, similar to the way unique buttons on a white shirt can give it an entirely new look. This book explores 1,000 of these embellishments available to graphic designers across all kinds of projects, from books to brochures, invitations to menus, C... More

The classic that exploded into public controversy and revolutionized the course of science is now available in this Signet Classic edition. Features include a complete glossary, index, and an Introduction by noted biologist Sir Julian Huxley.The book that shook the world First time from Signet Class... More

In the Origin of Species (1859) Darwin challenged many of the most deeply held beliefs of the Western world. Arguing for a material, not divine, origin of species, he showed that new species are achieved by 'natural selection'. Development, diversification, decay, extinction and absence of plan are ... More

Designed to give a strong, working foundation to new painters, these books delve deeper into important ideas that other books gloss over in a few pages. Everything is explained with simple language and easy-to-follow demonstrations. Exercises and projects help beginners get straight to the fun part ... More

In much the way that the CD replaced the album, the poster has waned as a messaging vehicle. The poster has now become a postcard and e-mail blast, leaving many to long for the lost age when posters were not only major promotional vehicles, but also artwork worthy of framing. Some of the world's bes... More

Perspective is easy; yet, surprisingly few artists know the simple rules that make it so. Now they can remedy that situation with this step-by-step book, the first devoted entirely to clarifying the laws of perspective. Using over 250 simple line drawings, the author leads the reader through every i... More

How do creative people create?Where do they get their ideas?For many, "brainstorm" sessions are a starting point. But huge numbers of creative people go through creative annuals or other books showing large amounts of work by top creative people. (Author David Carter calls this process "solitary bra... More

With 100,000 copies sold, "Graphic Design Cookbook" is one of the most useful all-purpose resources for designers and anyone who wants to create a dynamic layout for magazines, newsletters, books, posters, and other media. Now released with a fresh new cover, its more than a thousand line drawings i... More

The stylishness and vibrant color of Disney films in the early 1940s through mid-1950s came primarily from artist Mary Blair. In her prime, she was an amazingly prolific American artist who enlivened and influenced the not-so-small worlds of film, print, theme parks, architectural decor, and adverti... More

Logos -- for everything from food and fashion to conferences and corporations -- are among designerseAE most prized projects.When "LogoLounge" debuted in hardcover, it was the first in a series celebrating the work of top logo designers on the innovative Logo Lounge website. Created by Bill Gardner,... More

Features 2,000 logos and provides fresh inspiration to anyone looking to direct the design of their own identity.A searchable database of more than 36,000 logos by keyword is available by subscription on the popular website, www.logolounge.com, launched in 2002 by author Bill Gardner. If you don't h... More

Writer's Digest's bestselling grammar guide is now in a pocket-sized format that is friendly and accessible. Readers will be able to solve their grammar dilemmas quickly with this edition's added appendices and glossaries, along with time-tested instructions for all types of writers. Original.Compre... More

The only photo reference book created especially for comic artists with over 500 color images of beautiful women and muscled men in poses comic artists need includes a CD-ROM with additional poses.The only photo reference book created especially for comic artists with over 500 color images of beauti... More

(back cover) 50 FANTASY VEHICLES TO DRAW & PAINT Discover how to draw and paint spectacular fantasy vehiclesafrom futuristic dream cars to magical floating ships and alien spacecraftain a wide range of traditional and digital media. The bookas main directory is a great mechanical workshop of ... More

For beginning calligraphers, this book presents a new lettering challenge for each day of the year, 365 in all (plus a bonus for Leap Day). In addition to daily practice, a practical lettering project is provided for each week--52 in all, ranging from wholly creative projects such as designing an aw... More

Clear, step-by-step instructions for drawing a range of fantasy creatures from trolls and orcs to gargoyles and fairiesFantasy is enjoying huge popularity today, thanks to popular films and books such as "Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings"-and kids and adults alike just can't seem to get enough... More

Clear, step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of dragons, from baby dragons (hatchlings) and sea serpents to dragons of Western and Eastern originFire-breathing beasts have soared in popularity in recent years. With Dragons, the newest addition to our best-selling How to Draw and Paint seri... More

Easy-to-follow instructions for drawing a variety of creatures, from an Eastern dragon to a hairy trollThe ever-increasing popularity of mythological and fantasy creatures in film, graphic novels, and television creates high demand for instruction books on drawing these fantastic beasts. In this new... More

This unique series of paintings takes the viewer on a graphic, visionary journey through the physical, metaphysical, and spiritual anatomy of the self. From anatomically correct rendering of the body systems, Grey moves to the spiritual/energetic systems with such images as "Universal Mind Lattice,"... More

A delight to everyone excited by the vitality of the street, this worldwide celebration of the new innovations in 21st century graffiti is an essential sourcebook for all art and design professionals.Graffiti art is constantly changing. Fresh coats of paint and newly pasted posters appear overnight ... More