Christopher Burke
A complete study of Jan Tschichold, one of the most outstanding and influential graphic artists and typographers of the 20th century. Burke analyses Tschichold’s contribution as the premier proponent of New Typography and has assembled a wealth of fresh photographs that places the work in a new context. Hyphen Press. ISBN 0907259324. Hardback. $115.
Gerry Kopelow
Step-by-step instructions on how to take first-rate photographs of building exteriors and interiors. This complete course begins with an introduction to the world of digital imagery and goes on to advanced chapters covering perspective correction and other features made possible by image-editing software. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568986975. Paperback. $48.50.
Bruno Munari
A visit to an archaeological site is the beginning of a game between father and son as well as an original research inquiry that shows how one can play with history using its own tools of analysis. An unpublished memoir by Alberto Munari explains how his father conceived of the texts. Edizioni Corraini. ISBN 9788875701130. Paperback. $35.
Giorgio Maffei et al, eds
Following on from Corraini’s other titles about artist’s books, Children’s Corner looks at children’s books designed by artists. Whether designed as gifts or for special occasions, each title is an individual work of art. Artists featured include Munari, Veronesi, Haring, Warhol, Delauney, El Lissitsky and many others. Edizioni Corraini. ISBN 9788875701127. Paperback. $87.50.
Taro Miura
Taro Miura takes us on a tour of a construction site crawling with busy men and loud sounds. The Japanese illustrator takes us on a journey through the world of manual work with the packing paper the book is published on reflecting the Spartan nature of its contents. Edizioni Corraini. ISBN 9788875701000. Hardback. $37.50.
Tania Kovats ed
Edited by artist Tania Kovats, The Drawing Book positions drawing as an essential vehicle for creativity, reaching through the discrepancies between its use by architects, artists and scientists for a deeper truth about the nature of drawing. Arranged around themes of measurement, nature, the city, dreams and the body. Black Dog Publishing. ISBN 1904772811. Paperback. $80.
Erwin Hauer
Now available in paperback, this stunning collection of photographs, drawings and texts highlights the genius of Austrian-born sculptor Hauer. His designs of perforated wall screens and modular structures are symphonies of measured elegance and were largely unknown until the publication of this book. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568987279. Paperback. $58.50.
etapes international eds
Etapes international is a quarterly catering for all those involved in visual creation and communication. It analyses the latest news and innovations in the field of graphic design. This magazine has become a graphic design benchmark for professionals and students, noted for its observations on global design trends. Etapes International. ISBN 9782350170985. Paperback. $56.50.
Ulrich Knaack et al
A detailed analysis of the principles of facade construction with guidelines suggested for good detailing. Installation procedures are described for the most common materials and numerous drawings made specifically for this book explain the principles of the individual types of facade. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783764379629. Paperback. $69.50.
Michael Witt et al, eds
For the last 50 years, Jean-Luc Godard’s work in cinema and video has innovated, provoked and inspired. Reviewing this key film and video maker of the 20th century through essays by the most important writers on cinema from around the world. Now available in paperback. Black Dog Publishing. ISBN 190477282X. Paperback. $80.
Keri Smith
A guide to starting a revolution with small artistic acts. From leaving books for strangers to find to guerilla gardening and making stencils, Smith uses her unique drawing and handwriting style to help anyone find and release their inner artist or activist. Press reviews including The Age Saturday A2 section. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568986883. Paperback. $34.50.
Michael Perry
A groundbreaking collection of work from 50 of today’s most talented typographers who draw by hand. As well as a refreshing collection of typographers who still believe in working by hand, Hand Job includes photographs of found type, artists’ studios and the tools that help make typography come to life. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568986265. Paperback. $67.50.
Tobia Bezzola & Roman Kurzmeyer
An outstanding working biography and unique publication, this catalogue raisonné of the curatorial projects of Harold Szeeman is a fascinating survey of contemporary art in the latter part of the 20th century. Szeeman’s freelance curatorial work heralded a new presence on the art scene and changed it forever. Springer Verlag. ISBN 9783211836323. Hardback. $180.
William Bird
A comprehensive overview of the art and industry of the holiday display, from department store Christmas displays to Santa in his winter wonderland. Tracing the move from shop window to building exteriors and then out into the street for parades, this is a fascinating history of window artistry. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568986951. Paperback. $48.50.
Bund Deutscher Landschaftsarchitekten bdla ed
A collection of pioneering responses by contemporary landscape architects to the important issues facing the field today. Using examples from numerous contemporary landscape, urban and private plans, the essays are grouped around important themes. Includes texts by Karl Ganser, Thies Schroeder and Christian Welzbacher. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783764379582. Hardback. $107.
Martin Venezky
Now available in paperback, this unconventional monograph celebrates the graphic design work of Martin Venezky. Includes both his influential commercial work (Sundance Film Festival, Reebok, Open magazine etc) as well as new graphic work that champions the handmade and the unexpected. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568987293. Paperback. $58.50.
Julia Czerniak & George Hargreaves, eds
Eight essays by leading scholars and practitioners that engage in depth with the idea of large urban parks as complex cultural spaces where key issues of landscape discourse, ecological challenges, social history, urban relations and place-making are writ large. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 1568986246. Paperback. $59.50.
Andrea Grainger & Hans Achim Grube
A collection of buildings by Max Dudler for energy company Vattenfall Europe AG. He has worked on conversions (a transformer substation and an office and residential building at the the site of Germany’s first official power plant) as well as new designs (an administrative building), all documented in this unique collection. Verlag Niggli. ISBN 9783721206159. Paperback. $58.50.
Christian Lutz
Over a period of three years the photographer Christian Lutz accompanied a member of the Swiss Federal Council on diverse official occasions throughout the world. His images of these trips show a reality that differs from the official photographic reports, observing the political decision makers and the cliches of power. Lars Müller Publishers. ISBN 9783037781104. Hardback. $82.
Peter Zec ed
Documents the latest products from major international industries: furniture, lighting, automobiles, machinery, wellness products, sports, fashion and accessories. Includes information on important trends, numerous illustrations throughout and details of the products and the designers who created them. AVedition. ISBN 9783899390841. Hardback. $179.50.
Werner Blaser
An introduction to the world of Tadao Ando’s sunken architecture, a method of construction that has its roots in the traditional earth dwellings of northern China. Tadao Ando’s in-ground buildings are no dark, cave-like structures; the interiors are illuminated through open atriums and large deep-drawn areas of glass, thus giving light an almost palpable form. Verlag Niggli. ISBN 9783721206098. Hardback. $75.
Scott Balmforth and Gerard Reinmuth (eds)
Terroir is an Australian architectural firm whose buildings are the result of research in philosophy, art and popular culture. Cosmopolitan Ground expresses their design process and contains a collection of images of their buildings and the ideas behind them with philosophical texts in parallel with descriptions of Terroir’s architecture. DAB Documents. ISBN 9780977532537. Hardback. $79.95.
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