Instructional & How-To

Encourage your kids to express their creativity as they discover, collect, sort, arrange, experiment, and think with found and recyclable "stuff." The real-life experiences of teachers and children will inspire ideas that you can try at home: choose objects and turn them into a display, transform ma... More

For everyone who has read Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, here is an exceptional insight into da Vinci's inner world, in his own words and images --a dazzling array of invention and observation from perhaps the greatest genius of Western civilization.For everyone who has read Dan Brown's The Da Vinci... More

Bringing together the best of contemporary design for the home, this is a comprehensive roundup of 1,000 striking and innovative objects produced in the last five years. It covers furniture, storage, lighting, textiles, carpets and rugs, bathrooms, table- and kitchenware, and electronic products. We... More

Words from the wise: insiders? tips on how to navigate the art market like a pro Art is about life, the art market is about money. ?Damien Hirst Whether you?re an art fan, aficionado, or collector, this completely unique book should be on your required reading list. Like a textbook for a class given... More

What's your sign? The world's best logo designs Everybody knows that brand identity is key. A good logo can glamorize just about anything, so it comes as no surprise that logo design is a crucial step in the development of a product or service. This exhaustive guide brings together diverse logos fro... More

This invaluable anatomical reference shows important parts of the human body, both in motion and in repose: hand, wrist, fingers, forearm, neck, thigh, leg, and more. Drawings of bone and muscle structure are also covered in detail. Over 500 illustrations. "Best book on artist's anatomy."" -- Art St... More

Full of ideas for fashion design-- but not confident when it comes to drawing figures? This wide range of templates will help: they include figures in movement from a variety of angles, different body views and poses, and lots more. Photocopy them, enlarge them, or use them as a guide.Full of ideas ... More

Few artistic subjects are as challenging as the human faceuand few are as satisfying to approach successfully! In "Faces," acclaimed artist Walter T. Foster teaches you the basics of drawing facial features and beyond! Inside, youAEll find the correct head and facial proportions for both adults and ... More

"A fun and varied collection of recent posters, books, ads, and other designed pieces that all employ type that is scrawled, scratched, stitched, or otherwise noodled."--"Communication Arts" Hand-drawn graphics mark a return to the creator's immediacy and craft. Increasingly, advertising campaigns, ... More

With the same hallmarks of the author's successful "4,000 Flower and Plant Motifs," this unique source of zoomorphic motifs will thrill animal-loving crafters everywhere. The images in this sourcebook--presented in a variety of artistic styles and from a range of cultures--are organized around speci... More

Contains 100 years of great color combinations -- 500+ tried-and-true color combinations inspired by actual design work.Contains 100 years of great color combinations -- 500+ tried-and-true color combinations inspired by actual design work.... More

This one-stop shopping guide to the best comics, graphic novels, artists, writers, and characters of the comic book universe spans more than 70 years, and includes the origins of Superman and the X-Men, underground comic gurus like Robert Crumb, and more.A 4-colour, illustrated best-of-the-best of t... More

Explore one of the most accessible and effective art formsPosters have long been an integral part of the cityscape. Not only do they provide useful information, but they are also outdoor exhibitions of graphic art. "Poster-Art" explores the exciting area of poster design in a timely and essential ex... More

This colorful, practical guide explores many different waxing and dyeing techniques, explaining how to create beautiful flowers, trees, birds, animals, landscapes, and abstract designs.This colorful, practical guide explores many different waxing and dyeing techniques, explaining how to create beaut... More

A collection of the latest layout designs and ideas for amateur and professional graphic designers. Organized so as to encourage creativity, serendipitous discovery, and inspiration, THE BIG BOOK OF LAYOUTS includes techniques that can be used to enhance any layout. It provides insights into the ele... More

The first retrospective monograph from the Comic Destroyer, Paul Pope. Containing many unseen pieces of art and comics from the creator who has brought us THB, Heavy Liquid and 100%.The first retrospective monograph from the Comic Destroyer, Paul Pope. Containing many unseen pieces of art and comics... More

From John Currin's old-master-style Playboy bunnies to Elizabeth Peyton's finde-siecle portraits; from Julie Mehretu's dizzying, multilayered architectural landscapes to Shahzia Sikander's multipatterned miniature ones; from Yoshitomo Nara's angry and enigmatic little girls to Kara Walker's stereoty... More

Clients the world over turn to graphic designers to help them create standout brochures. Each brochure is critical, and landing a contract is highly competitive, so it is not surprising that designers are always searching for inspiration to execute a brochure with perfection.This paperback version o... More

Top wildlife artists offer proven ways to paint fur, feathers and other realistic wildlife textures in a variety of mediums, including acrylic, oil, watercolor and pastel.Top wildlife artists offer proven ways to paint fur, feathers and other realistic wildlife textures in a variety of mediums, incl... More