John Foster Knihy

Sbírka ctností i hříchů pro grafické designéry Zeptejte se jakéhokoli grafického designéra na světě, podle čeho vybírá font a barvu a jak postupuje při tvorbě nového layoutu, a nikdy neuslyšíte stejnou odpověď. Každý tvůrce má svůj vlastní kreativní přístup, a což je možná mnohem podstatnější, vlastní způsob, jak vybrat a zkombinovat stovky a stovky technik, které jsou při tvorbě designového projektu k dispozici. Existují však jistá pravidla, jež nepřestanou nikdy platit. Přinejmenším dokud se budeme ptát, kudy vede cesta k nejlepšímu grafickému designu. Tato prakticky a čtivě podaná příručka je nepostradatelným pomocníkem pro stále početnější skupinu grafiků, kteří touží designu porozumět. Knihu tvoří tematicky řazené příspěvky autorů, nad nimiž se můžete nadšeně tetelit nebo pohrdavě šklebit - záleží, zda milujete či nenávidíte dělení slov, jestli máte fobií z béžové, nebo si myslíte, že mřížky jsou nuda.

Focused on the Late Jurassic period, this edition explores significant dinosaur discoveries from the Morrison Formation's renowned bone beds. Aimed at general readers, it offers insights into the paleontological significance of these finds, shedding light on the prehistoric world and the evolution of dinosaurs during this era.

The book delves into the deep-rooted environmental crisis, emphasizing that the issue lies not only in material conditions but also in our perceptions of self and life. It argues that acknowledging the severity of the situation can lead to transformative insights and potential recovery from impending breakdown. Instead of succumbing to despair, it encourages readers to confront denial and explore new possibilities for a sustainable future.

The artists featured in Dirty Fingernails , make a concerted effort to do projects that require them to step away from the computer to create one-of-a-kind designs for clients and themselves. They demonstrate that good design doesn’t have to be clean—in fact, the messier the better. From silkscreen prints to collages created from photocopies, to hand-drawn lettering, each designer explains their process and why they’ve chosen to work in their chosen medium. It’s an inspirational collection that will make even the most computer-savvy designer drool.

The book, first published in 2008, offers a comprehensive exploration of its subject matter, presenting unique insights and research findings. It is published by Routledge, an imprint known for its academic rigor and contribution to various fields. The content is designed to engage readers with its depth and relevance, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.

A collections of poems divided into sections of counting rhymes, finger rhymes, chanting rhymes, and action rhymes.

This exquisite collection of photographs and interviews focuses on four of Kyoto's most beautiful geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha). First, the geisha and maiko were photographed at Kyoto's largest geisha dance performances and other important dances. Next, portrait sessions were held with each woman to capture the kata (forms or poses) of her favorite dances. The geisha and maiko were then interviewed about their photographs, giving the reader a rare insight into their artistic training. Finally, images follow one maiko from her last few days as an apprentice through her first few days as a geisha. Never before has the change from maiko to geisha been documented so completely. The result is a collection of 149 gorgeous photographs that shed light on these exquisitely beautiful women like no other book before.

This volume traces the rise and fall of the Church's fortunes through the "thousand years of uncertainty," from the time when barbarian and Arab invasions toppled the power of Rome, to Christendom's loss of Constantinople and the subsequent opening of a new age of discovery and learning.

The book features packaging designs from 50 leading firms, highlighting 15 through multiple spreads of work samples and in-depth interviews. These profiles delve into the creative processes and insights of renowned designers such as Wink, Sub Pop, and Starbucks, offering valuable advice and showcasing innovative design approaches.

365 daily design mantras from four leading industry experts, providing you with valuable design dos and don'ts for every day of year. Packed with practical advice presented in a fun, lighthearted fashion, this is the perfect book for the ever-growing group of non-designers who want some graphic design guidance. And for more experienced designers, individual entries will either bring forth knowing nods of agreement or hoots of derision, depending on whether or not the reader loves or hates hyphenation, has a pathological fear of beige, or thinks that baseline grids are boring. In the style of a classical almanac, 365 entries combine a specific rule with a commentary from a variety of experienced designers from all fields of the graphic design industry. Covering topics such as typography, colour, layout, imagery, production, and creative thinking, you can either dip in at random or use the book as the source of a daily lesson in how to produce great graphic design.