Stemme 01 by Elliot Wade Ferguson

$20.00 NZD

Category: Graphic Design | Reading Level: near fine

Graphic Design for the 21st Century by Charlotte Fiell & Peter Fiell

$10.00 NZD

Category: Graphic Design | Series: Icons Series | Reading Level: very good

Covering a vast range of cutting-edge graphics, with politically charged anti-commercial work placed in the same context as Nike

Where's the Loo - Toilet door signs from around the world by Kris Mikkelson

$12.00 NZD

Category: Graphic Design | Reading Level: near fine

No matter where we are in the world, when nature calls, there's only one place to go . . . What started as a curious hobby for author Kris Mikkelson became something of a preoccupation as his collection of lavatory signpost photography grew. From the wildly artistic to the extremely clever, cheeky and d ownright rude, this ultimate collection of weird and wonderful toilet door signs from across the globe is guaranteed to make you wet your pants with laughter! ...Show more

Symbols, Signs and Signets - A Pictorial treasury with over 1350 Illustrations by Ernst Lehner

$14.00 NZD

Category: Graphic Design | Series: Dover Pictorial Archive Ser. | Reading Level: good

Reproducing in historical sequence 1355 signs, seals, and symbols from the simplest drawings of heavenly bodies, through the intricate heraldic devices of the Middle Ages, to modern cattle brands and hobo sign language, this book will be of immense value to the commercial artist and designer. The develo pment of man as an artist and designer is here recorded pictorially by one of the world's foremost experts in the field of graphic art, Ernst Lehner. This book is divided into 13 sections, each with a separate brief introduction: Symbolic Gods and Deities (Egyptian, Babylonian, Greek, Germanic, Incan, Aztec, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, etc.); Astronomy and Astrology; Alchemy, Magic, and Mystic (Nordic runes, magic circles, etc.); Church and Religion; Heraldry (coats of arms, badges, etc.); Monsters and Imaginary Figures; Japanese Crests; Marks and Signets (engravers, goldsmiths, armorers, stonemasons, etc.); Watermarks (fourteenth-eighteenth centuries); Printer's Marks (fifteenth-seventeenth centuries); Cattle Brands; and Hobo Signs. All the signs, symbols, and signets are pictured in black and white on strikingly laid out pages, with full explanatory notes for both lay readers and specialists. Anyone interested in means of communication other than language will find this book fascinating and authoritative. The student and teacher in the graphic arts will find it a practical visual guide through the transformation of simple marks and signs into the complicated emblems of our time. ...Show more

Hyper-activi-Typo-graphy from A to Z by Studio 3

$16.00 NZD

Category: Graphic Design | Reading Level: near fine

16 cm x 21 cm / 196 pages (including answers) / hardback Who knew that a publication that looks like an attractively designed children's book could take such a revealing look at the demanding topic of typography. The colorful pages of Hyperactivitypography from A to Z present a simple and fun, yet amazi ngly clever how-to that celebrates typography in all its complexity. Introducing common typography terms and trivia through charming illustrations, personal examinations and fun-filled exercises, this activity book offers both an accessible introduction to typography beginners and an entertaining review for experts to test their skills and take away new insights into the ramifications of typography—all while having fun.     ...Show more

Graphic Trade Symbols by German Designers from the 1907 Klingspor Catalog by F.H. Ehmcke

$12.00 NZD

Category: Graphic Design | Series: Picture Archives S. | Reading Level: good

An interesting resource. The designs are primarily of logo like graphics, although they do not bear any business names. A ton of different professions and merchants are represented from agriculture to zithers. There are dozens of individual images, the last 28 pages of the book contain full page layouts using various graphics from the previous pages, all of the text in the full page layouts are in German. ...Show more

Graphics and Space by Wang S

$35.00 NZD

Category: Graphic Design | Reading Level: very good

When monochromatic and dull repeated patterns no longer satisfy our visual hunger, designers use graphics to transform otherwise cold spaces into works of art.From retail shops to restaurants, museums to offices, this book focuses on the graphics of spaces .  The effective use of chairs, wallpaper, tabl es, lighting fixtures, carpet, shelving and more.Curated case studies from designers around the world show that even windows can become graphics - whether they have designs painted on the glass, or if the glass itself has been shaped into a graphical element.Designers everywhere can find inspiration, whether in the use of negative space to create shapes, or the carving of walls to form images such as the dark silhouette of a face. Graphic and interior designers alike will learn how graphics can be futuristic or naturalistic, and serve different purposes, whether to add beauty and calm to a room or fun to an otherwise dull environment.This unique visual feast showcases designers from around the world and details the concepts behind their designs for Siemens, Ralph Lauren, Tibi, Nike, Hugo Boss and more. ...Show more

Gusto - A Journey Through Culinary Design by Bridget Vranckx; Erin M. Sellers

$25.00 NZD

Category: Architecture | Reading Level: very good

Gusto picks up on the latest culinary trends and presents some of the most original bar, restaurant and cafe concept from around the world. With over seventy projects, this book is an inspiration for both designers and connoisseurs, highlighting what's in vogue and showcasing spectacular interior design , and creative branding by renowned designers and newcomers alike. The presentations include full-colour photographs of the interior design, drawing and floorplans, menus, tableware and signage, a brief project description, and other collateral branding such as logos and business cards. Projects featured vary from Bar Lobo in Barcelona top Pearls & Caviar in Abu Dhabi to the Street Sweets mobile bakery that tours the avenues of New York City. Colour throughout ...Show more

Italic Calligraphy & Handwriting Exercises & Text by Lloyd J. Reynolds

$8.00 NZD

Category: Graphic Design | Reading Level: very good

Advertising and the Artist: Ashley Havinden by Michael Havinden et al.

$16.00 NZD

Category: Graphic Design | Reading Level: very good

Fronting Up: Classic New Zealand Magazine Covers by Richard Wolfe

$30.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: very good

Fronting Up is a rich, large-format sample of more than 100 classic magazine covers, all drawn from the extensive archives of the Auckland Museum Library. The selected publications span 165 years, and include both household names - such as the Listener, New Zealand Woman's Weekly and the departed Auckla nd Weekly News - and less well-known publications, such as Typo, Tomahawk and Tit-Bits. They all provide an insight into the nation's interests and changing reading habits, while their colourful covers are a panorama of graphic design history, and represent the work of recognised artists and illustrators. They include both glossy and low budget productions, while healthy doses of humour and ingenuity are also evident in the remarkably large and fertile field of New Zealand magazines.First published 2005.Richard Wolfe is a well-known New Zealand author of more than twenty books, many of which explore our cultural history. They include such books as New Zealand! New Zealand! In Praise of Kiwiana, (Co-author Stephen Barnett), Kiwi: More than a Bird, At the Beach: The Great New Zealand Holiday, (Co-author Stephen Barnett), Classic Kiwiana: An Essential Guide to New Zealand Popular Culture, (Co-author Stephen Barnett), The Way We Wore: The Clothes New Zealanders Have Loved, and Moa: The dramatic story of the discovery of a giant bird. He is also the author of a number of children’s books, illustrated by his wife Pamela. First published 2005. ...Show more

The Tin Can Book. The Can as Collectible Art, Advertising Art & High Art by Hyla M. Clark

$16.00 NZD

Category: Graphic Design | Reading Level: very good