Katrin Trautwein
Katrin Trautwein produces more than 900 recipes for paint from which she has proposed-based on her work with architects, designers and historical preservationists-a selection of 128 colors, each color presented with a sample, their potential uses and significance. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034603171. Hardback. $170.
Florian Bohm ed
Limited to 400 numbered copies, linen bound, signed and numbered print by Florian Bohm, custom cloth bound Solander box. A collectors version of the Couture edition of Commedia dell’Arte. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034605519. Hardback. $1650.
Florian Bohm ed
16 porcelain figures of the Commedia dell’arte created in 1760 are redressed by 16 internationally renowned fashion designers including Vivienne Westwood, Christian Lacroix, Naoki Takizawa, Gareth Pugh and Victor & Rolf. This lavish volume documents the making of this limited edition. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034605441. Hardback. $270.
Florian Bohm ed
Exclusive collector’s book, limited to 25 numbered copies, custom bound with an embossed silk-linen cover including a portfolio with 16 exclusive fine art prints of the Commedia dell’Art Couture Edition figures, each print individually signed by the fashion designers. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034605502. Boxed set. $15000.
Michael Shamiyeh
In 24 essays by designers, architects, and representatives of large companies such as Nike and Shell, the book shows how a design-based approach can help define, assess, and solve problems for companies. It presents not only specific strategies from actual practice but also innovative approaches from the world of corporate consulting. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034603683. Paperback. $99.50.
Mark McPherson ed
An expansive photographic anthology that looks at two divergent photographic nations, Australia and Germany. With a focus on the depiction of the young, boundary-riding and fringe dwelling to stimulate conversation, suggest connections and invite deconstruction. Big City Press. ISBN 9783868281262. Hardback. $100.
Gianfranco Allari et al
This entertaining book includes a selection of recipes for using Grana Padano. An array of ideas from amateur cooks takes us through the meals of the day, from breakfast and lunch to teatime and dinner (stopping on the way for a pre-dinner drink with finger food). Edizioni Corraini. ISBN 9788875702564. Paperback. $39.50.
Christopher Muller, editor
The new artist’s book documents Mathias Poledna's 2004 film installation Version. Conceived and designed by Mathias Poledna, it takes on the form of a double LP-sleeve with an insert of large-scale plates and a supplementary booklet. The cover motive is in tribute to Ronald Clyne, the seminal designer of album sleeves for the US-label Folkways Records. Distanz Verlag. ISBN 9783942405126. Hardback. $67.50.
Frame eds
A three-in-one experience of entertainment pleasure in a trio of volumes featuring restaurants (EAT), bars and clubs (DRINK) and hotels (SLEEP). Each project is accompanied by an explanatory text, project credits, a floor plan, a company profile of the design firm and a wealth of photos. Address and contact details of architects, designers and venues are included. Frame. ISBN 9789077174241. slipcase with 3 hardback volumes. $180.
Gil Garcetti
Acclaimed photographer Gil Garcetti focuses his attention on the head-turning sight of women as they ride their bicycles through the scenic streets of Paris. Dressed with a quintessential French flair, Parisian women of all ages commute to work, run errands, meet friends for coffee, catch a movie, or go to the theatre. Balcony Press. ISBN 9781890449520. Paperback. $52.50.
Martin Steinmann
The work of the Ticino architects first captured international attention in 1975 on the occasion of the Zurich exhibition Tendencies and Trends & New Architecture in Ticino. This volume brings together the works of the Ticino School and this unique historical document, which has a permanent place in the teaching of design, is once again available. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034605311. Hardback. $129.50.
Peter Zumthor
This new expanded edition of Pritzker Prize winning architect Peter Zumthor’s architectural treatise expresses his motivation in designing buildings that speak to our feelings and understanding in so many ways and that possess a powerful and unmistakable presence and personality. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034605854. Hardback. $68.50.
Ellen Lupton
The definitive guide to using typography in visual communication, from the printed page to the computer screen. This revised edition includes 48 pages of new content, including the latest information on style sheets for print and the web, as well as information on captions, font licensing, mixing typefaces and hand lettering. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568989693. Paperback. $43.50.
Kenneth FitzGerald & Rudy VanderLans
A collection of both new and classic writings by frequent Emigre contributor and educator Kenneth FitzGerald that survey the discipline of graphic design in context with the parallel creative fields of contemporary music and art. The topics of the writings are diverse: the roles of class in design, design education, pornography and design as cultural chaos-maker. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568989648. Paperback. $43.50.
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