Praised by "The New York Times" as "Number one on anybody's list," this enchanting alphabet book also forms a series of puzzles. The terms that identify the imaginative, pop art illustrations for everything from airplane to zoo appear as word jumbles at the bottom of each page. Includes solutions. "[...]
This colorful book takes kids on a journey that introduces numbers and counting. In a style reminiscent of the works of Peter Max, the visual adventure portrays numbers in action, starting with one ship and advancing to ten jugglers. Along the way, the flamboyant graphics in this mathematical puzzle[...]
This lively visual history of the art of illustration, by the foremost historian of graphic design and a well-known illustrator, joins the authors' previous "Graphic Style" as an indispensable resource for anyone interested in art, design and popular culture. Illustration has long been a significant[...]
Graphic Style is a visual survey of graphic design styles through the ages. First published in 1988, it has become an essential resource for designers and students. With more than 700 illustrations, it is the only wide-ranging history of graphic design to be completely visual, and many readers treas[...]
A revolutionary of visual culture, Seymour Chwast is one of the most influential illustrators of the last half century. In his version of "Dante's Divine Comedy", Dante and his guide Virgil don fedoras and wander through noirish realms of Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise in this classic satire of human[...]
Paired with quotes from philosophers, rock stars, and other deep thinkers, these shoes are the visual interpretation of their words. Simultaneously creative and contemplative, it gives shoe lovers/doodlers much more to think about than should the shoe match the purse. Does it match their style? Thei[...]
The visual wit and optical illusions of the master graphic artist and designer, Shigeo Fukuda, transcends many cultures. This book is a comprehensive compendium of his graphic work as well as the sketches that trace the development of his concepts. Combining traditional Japanese poster art with mode[...]