A brand-new visual odyssey from Accidentally Wes Anderson, authorised by the legendary filmmaker, taking readers on stunning adventures to every continent and sharing oddly moving human tales along the way.
AWA is back with a new book full of incredible real photos that look plucked from the world of Wes Anderson - sharing dozens of idiosyncratic stories that make each place unique.
You'll venture to Antarctica through the Drake Passage, make a stop in lesser-known Jincumbilly, Australia (where there are more platypuses than people), travel the backroads of Vermont, and drop into one of the oddest umbrella shops of London.
But no matter where or how the adventure unfolds, it's nothing without the people who make it memorable. Here, we share the stories of communities and characters who come to life as vividly as the photos themselves.
? You'll meet the father of American skydiving, who created the officially sanctioned centre of the world - a Californian town with a population of two.
? You'll visit the 'post office at the end of the world' in Tierra del Fuego - and meet the mustachioed letter carrier who, in his free time, runs an anarchist island micronation called Redonda.
? And you'll travel to a town in the Arctic Circle where cats are not allowed, humans cannot be buried, and a primary attraction is a doomsday vault containing the recipe for the Oreo cookie.
Gentlemen of Style is your front-row seat to the effortlessly cool, endlessly inspiring world of men over 40 who prove that looking sharp only gets better with time.
Exploring the iconic style of 60 modern gentlemen, including Samuel L. Jackson, Johnny Cash, Paul Weller, Jeff Goldblum, and many more, discover how clothes tell the story of lives well lived - whether perfectly tailored suits, laid-back casuals, or bold, boundary-pushing looks, these men bring their A-game to every outfit.
With over 120 stunning photographs and behind-the-scenes stories that capture the personality, wisdom and elegance of these iconic men, Gentlemen of Style shows that confidence and creativity never go out of fashion.
Discover the legendary story of Converse, where rubber-soles and a signature chevron-and-star insignia became synonymous with American style and ubiquitous across the world. In this illustrated guide, style writer Jessica Bumpus explores the highs and lows of the iconic high-top sneaker brand from the Chuck Taylor years to its rein as global street style classic. Featuring all of the brands most popular designs from All-Star to One Star, A Pocket Guide to Converse is a treat for all sneaker heads and style seekers.
As artists from across the globe have pushed the boundaries of what is considered fine art, textiles have emerged as one the most vibrant and captivating areas of contemporary art. Tapestry, embroidery, quilting and a wide array of fibre arts are taking centre stage in galleries and exhibitions worldwide.
From the immersive installations of Chiharu Shiota to the photorealist denim collages of Ian Berry, via the magical realist hand-embroidery of Chiachio and Giannone and painterly stitching of Alice Kettle, this lavish volume brings together over 50 living artists all creating stunning work by hand.
From its origins producing arch supports and orthopaedic products to its irrepressible rise creating specialised athletic footwear, to its omnipresence as a style staple, New Balance and been defining footwear for well over a century. Featuring all the brand's most iconic models and the celebrities who have made the signature 'N' synonymous with sport and fashion, this is a must-read for all sneaker heads.
For sneaker enthusiasts and art lovers alike, this is your ultimate guide to wearable art.
Art & Sole explores the creative heart of sneaker culture, celebrating the best and most original rarities and sought-after artist collaborations ever made. These sneakers are often crafted in limited runs with cutting-edge materials, innovative designs and bespoke packaging.
Completely revised and fully updated, this edition includes over 40 new artists and more than 400 new images of highly collectible editions. Brands featured include Nike, adidas, Converse, Vans, New Balance, Reebok and Puma - along with the artist and designers who have collaborated with them, such as Virgil Abloh, FUTURA, Nicole McLaughlin, Geoff McFetridge, Parra, Shantell Martin and KAWS.
My Brother Ashley Clark Has Broke It Down To What Black Film Was, Is Present Day, And What The Future Might Be. BLAK IZ BLAK. YA-DIG? SHO-NUFF. Enjoy This BLAK CINEMATIC SCIENCE. - Spike Lee
The World of Black Film is an entertaining, informed, and thought-provoking survey of important and influential Black films from around the globe. Starting with the unfinished silent comedy Lime Kiln Club Field Day (1913) and concluding with Steve McQueen's World War II epic Blitz (2024), this book takes readers on an exciting journey through an eclectic mix of classics and hidden gems spanning more than 100 years and 30 countries. Beautifully designed and bursting with eye-catching film imagery and poster art, this is essential reading for general film fans, enthusiasts of Black cinema, educators, and students alike.
Includes a foreword by Sir John Akomfrah, CBE RA.
Films and directors include:
Black Orpheus (Marcel Camus, 1959)
Black Girl (Ousmane Sembène, 1966)
Hollywood Shuffle (Robert Townsend, 1987)
Malcolm X (Spike Lee, 1992)
Belle (Amma Asante, 2013)
Timbuktu (Abderrahmane Sissako, 2015)
Moonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016)
Black Panther (Ryan Coogler, 2018)
Saint Omer (Alice Diop, 2022)
Dahomey (Mati Diop, 2024)
Blitz (Steve McQueen, 2024)
From the Renaissance to the present day, this is the history of art told through the female form, with over 80 works of art.
A cultural mirror of the times, the female body has captivated both artists and audiences for centuries. But what can we learn from these pieces of art? What are they trying to tell us about the world we live in? And how has that changed over time?
Explore the luminous portraiture of Gustav Klimt, astonishing wartime photography from Lee Miller and the ground-breaking performance art of Marina Abramovic. Meet Leonor Fini's shepherdess, Barkley L. Hendricks's 'Madonna', Graciela Iturbide's 'Medusa', Toyin Ojih Odutola's adventuresses and Hayv Kahraman's 'army of fierce women'.
Discover the idealized female body as envisioned by Sandro Botticelli and the gender non-conforming portraits of Zanele Muholi and Yuki Kihara, as Amy Dempsey looks at how and why the female body has been depicted time and time again, and why its portrayal has often delivered important messages about - and to - the world.
With a foreword by writer and curator, Hettie Judah.
In a world awash with influencers sharing videos of their hottest new looks, how do you become a trusted name in fashion or a bonafide stylist to the stars? What skills are needed to curate the image of a wide range of clients, to style a fashion shoot for an influential publication or to design the costumes for a hit show? And what professional styling tips can all fashion lovers apply to their own outfits?
Jennifer Michalski-Bray leads the reader behind the scenes of celebrity styling, commercial styling, editorial styling and costume design, and shows aspiring stylists how to build their brand. The book is fully illustrated, includes interviews with other successful fashion professionals and celebrities, and an array of helpful resources: quizzes; toolkit; glossary; and conversion charts.
Introducing 70 of the world's most dazzling, extraordinary and, at times, disturbing insects. In this richly illustrated and engaging book, you'll discover their remarkable adaptations, intricate worlds and the surprising ways they impact our own lives.
Many of these insects that represent peak biological innovation. By sharing their amazing physical attributes - from wings to antennae, iridescence to camouflage, microscopic Fairy Wasps to Goliath Beetles - entomologist and zoologist Ross Piper reveals the fascinating stories of insect origins, mating rituals and survival, as well as their resonance in culture and history. With large-scale, detailed illustrations by Carim Nahaboo, The Wonder of Insects is a celebration of these endlessly fascinating and important creatures.
One of the biggest challenges facing designers across all fields is not simply in the design of the product or service itself, but rather how to arrive at a design solution that resonates with a target audience, that will have a higher than likely chance at market adoption, and that will avoid negatively impacting society or the environment. What are the skills that can be employed by a student or young professional creative early on that enable them to identify the issues at work and address them? By understanding design from human-centered perspectives - both from the customer's and the producer's point of view - innovative, resonant designs are possible.
Design Empathy and Contextual Awareness demystifies the "fuzzy" front end of the design process, where research methods mix with business trends and marketing. The accessible, authoritative text presents design as neither merely a "trade" skill nor an exercise in personal creative vision, but rather the application of multiple mindsets and practices, built around a process of alternating points of view (or "frames"). As well as covering theory and process, this visually engaging book also provides real-life business examples and applicable templates to help designers hone their empathy and contextual awareness in order to more directly and efficiently achieve successful design outcomes.
Chapters cover:
Laying a foundation: design as a whole-brain activity
Design behaviors: design as a whole-life activity
Empathy: cognitive and emotional empathy, and compassionate concern
Contextual awareness: cultivating your designer's sixth sense
Research Methods for Product Design provides a practical insight into the routine phases of the design process such as observation of people, asking questions, searching for information, making and testing ideas, and ultimately generating solutions to problems.
This second edition has been updated to include new sections on equality and diversity, sustainable design, data visualisation, social media dissemination, AI, and design for good health.
The illustrated Case Studies featuring the work of leading designers have all been replaced with new, more recent examples. The step-by-step Tutorials have either been updated or replaced with new information and suggestions for how to address the challenges of today's world.
The book's photo selection has also been refreshed to better reflect the greater diversity of the student body.
In an age of digital precision, Folded Paper Geometry brings design back to its most fundamental tool--your hands. It explores the beauty, simplicity and ingenuity of geometric structures through the act of folding, revealing how single sheets of paper can be transformed into breathtaking, functional forms.
The book delves into the underlying design principles that make folded geometry so powerful, from simple two-dimensional polygons to complex three-dimensional polyhedra. Whether you are a designer, maker, educator or curious thinker, you will find practical techniques and inspiring insights to enhance your creative practice.
Without the need for any special tools, the author encourages you to step away from the screen, pick up a piece of paper, and embark on a hands-on journey where design, geometry and imagination converge.
The step-by-step projects are accompanied by over 400 detailed illustrations and colour photos. The book also contains QR codes or hyperlinks to 10 video tutorials of some of the folding techniques and constructions you can make.
