Wolfgang Christ, editor
Thirteen chapters deal with access in architecture, city planning and related fields. Topics include ensuring the accessibility of urban areas, renewing that of areas that were previously utilized differently, including people in concept planning and how architecture can help provide access to a better quality of life. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034600811. Hardback. $105.
Pierre Senges, Nicolas de Crecy
In the first of a series of adult fairy tales, a gardener-mathematician decides to enact the proposition that a chimpanzee working long enough at a typewriter could produce the works of Shakespeare. Explorations of cognitive science, animal behaviour and landscape design inspire a story of bizarre behavioural mergings between man and animal. Dis Voir. ISBN 9872914563475. Paperback. $68.50.
David Burns, editor
The annual collection of design work by students and staff from the School of Architecture at Sydney’s UTS. There’s work from the school’ s three design studios (process, materials and urbanism), essays and numerous photos and illustrations. DAB Documents. ISBN 9780646518367. Paperback. $24.
Ben Wittner, Sascha Thoma, Nicolas Bourquin (editors)
Arabesque investigates the current creative potential of the Arab world and Persia with examples of recent innovative and groundbreaking design work inspired by the richness of the region’s visual culture. In addition to a wide range of Arabic fonts and typefaces, it presents graphic design, modern calligraphy, logos and illustration. Die Gestalten Verlag. ISBN 9783899552683. Paperback with CDROM. $85.
Christian Bjone
Since the beginning of the 20th century, artists and architects have often been in collaboration, and great works have resulted. This book explores works including the LACMA scheme by Renzo Piano/Jeff Koons in Los Angeles, the Chichu Art Museum by Tadao Ando with its installation by Walter de Maria, the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale and others.Birkh?user Verlag. ISBN 9783764399436. hb. $155.
R. Klanten, S. Ehmann, H. Baltzer, S. Moreno (editors)
A comprehensive overview of the most intelligent, innovative, playful and attractive examples of current packaging design. The broad spectrum of packaging is illustrated through products characterised by cutting-edge graphic design, sassy illustrations, striking typography, careful use of colour and unique materials. The best in packaging design today. Die Gestalten Verlag. ISBN 9783899552522. Hardback. $125.
Gerfried Stocker, Christa Sommerer, Laurent Mignonneau (editors)
Christa Sommerer and Laurent Mignonneau’s work has been called “epoch-making” for developing natural and intuitive interfaces and for applying scientific principles such as artificial life, complexity, generative systems and nanotechnologies to interface design. This comprehensive overview of their work combines project descriptions and essays. Springer Verlag. ISBN 9783211990155. Hardback. $105.
Eleven collage artists show their original ways to create attractive design pieces with everyday materials by cutting, pasting, sewing and drawing. The book is full of unique ideas and practical tips on the choice of materials and techniques. BNN. ISBN 9784861006173. Paperback. $32.
Scott Murray
Features detailed analyses of important contemporary curtain-wall buildings by architects and engineers. Each project is documented through detailed drawings, colour photos and insightful descriptions of the aesthetic and technical considerations that make these projects best-case examples of curtain-wall technology. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568987972. Hardback. $142.50.
Lisa Tilder and Beth Blostein (editors)
A collection of essays and case studies on the connections between architectural design, ecological systems and environmentalism by innovative designers and critics including Bruce Mau, Jane Amidon, Blaine Brownell, David Gissen, Gross.Max, Robert Sumrell and Kazys Varnelis, Stephen Kieran and James Timberlake, R(n), Studio 804, and WORKac. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568987835. Paperback. $68.
B Weller, S Unnewehr, S Tasche, K Härth.
A compact and illustrated overview of the use of this versatile material which provides information that goes far beyond the basics on designing with glass and producing and using specialised glass products, as well as on the relevant building and planning regulations. A selection of realised projects rounds out the theoretical section. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034601320. Paperback. $90.
R Klanten & N Bourquin
Paperback edition of the follow-up to the best-selling Los Logos. This essential resource for designers offers over 2,300 new examples and stylistic approaches to logo design by international designers. Charts new developments in the field making it an inspirational sourcebook on the visual language of logo creation. Die Gestalten Verlag. ISBN 9783899552669. Paperback. $85.
In Japan, artisans have been making folk handicrafts for centuries in different regions. This book features the best of them, selected from a contemporary viewpoint. They make ideal, cute souvenirs of your travels in Japan. Their unique origins and how to use them in today’s interior environment are also featured. BNN. ISBN 9784861006470. Paperback. $40.
David Gartman
Sociologist Gartman shows how Fordist mass production and industrial architecture in America influenced European designers to an extent previously not understood. Drawing on Marxist economics, the Frankfurt School and sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, he develops a critical alternative to standard architectural histories that focus on aesthetics alone. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568988139. Hardback. $115.
Hunter S Thompson
This new, compact literary edition of Gonzo presents a rare look into the life of Hunter S Thompson, whose groundbreaking style of “gonzo” journalism made him one of the greatest writers of his generation. Here, his photographs and archives have been collected into a visual biography worthy of his literary legacy. Ammo Books. ISBN 9781934429440. Hardback. $37.50.
R. Klanten, M. Huebner, S. Ehmann (editors)
An extraordinary exploration of hair as a medium for artistic expression in contemporary art and design. Hair’em Scare’em is a visual sourcebook that presents a captivating collection of hairy works in graphic design, photography, illustration and art as well as interior design, fashion and jewelry design. Die Gestalten Verlag. ISBN 9783899552751. Paperback. $100.
Heidi Weber
Since 1958, Heidi Weber has worked to popularise Le Corbusier’s work. This volume documents 50 years of activity with illustrations of more than 100 of Le Corbusier’s works from Weber’s collection including paintings, drawings, collages, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, plans, and models. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034602495. Paperback. $120.
ISBN 9783764389635. Hardback. $190.
The iF communication design awards highlight the best in international communication design in categories including print, digital/online design and packaging. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034600583. Hardback. $120.
This is a yearbook of 100 Japanese motion graphic creators, listing their works, profiles and contact details. Includes a sample DVD of their works. Readers only need to look at this book to view the latest motion graphic scenes! BNN. ISBN 9784861006432. Paperback with DVD. $75.
Todd Oldham
Designer Todd Oldham shares his love of mid-century design ideas and translates them into creative, colourful and thoughtful projects for kids. From a cardboard box fort inspired by Luis Barragn to window decorations made from painted paper, these projects are sure to delight kids and adults alike. Ammo Books. ISBN 9781934429365. Hardback. $43.50.
Bund Deutscher Landschaftsarchitekten
Landscape is increasingly seen as a complex system: biotopes and water cycles, open spaces and built structures, neighbourhoods and commercial areas – all are components of this system. This book analyses the significance of this view for landscape architects, regional development, city planning and architecture. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034600798. Hardback. $120.
R. Klanten, M. Mischler, N. Bourquin (editors)
With 1,700 cutting-edge examples from around the world on more than 300 full-colour pages, this softcover edition is an edit of the popular hardbound book that offers deep insights into contemporary logo design in four main chapters: Logos, Lettering, Typograms and Combinations. The perfect logo design research tool. Die Gestalten Verlag. ISBN 9783899552652. Paperback. $85.
Moritz Zwimpfer
Each year Morris Zwimpfer's selection of 365 Pantone colours, one for each day of the year, becomes the must-have desk diary. This year his selection of totally new colours is as exciting and inspiring as always. Verlag Niggli. ISBN 9783721206852. Paperback. $60.
R. Klanten, H. Hellige
From manual lettering, calligraphy and collage to manipulative time exposures of photographs and even ice blocks, designers are using all kinds of techniques to create innovative type effects. The many examples on 240 full-colour pages highlight developments in contemporary type design. Die Gestalten Verlag. ISBN 9783899552690. Paperback with CDROM. $85.
Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Bettina Richter
Posters for human rights and environmental organisations and relief agencies are direct attempts to stir individuals into action. This book illuminates the broad range of visual strategies and the rhetorical communication techniques used to convey powerful social messages in posters. Lars Müller Publishers. ISBN 9783037781746. Paperback. $60.
Elite Kedan et al (editors)
Profiles nine of the most exciting architectural practices in the USA with interviews, drawings, diagrams, models, renderings and photographs. Projects featured include China Central Television Headquarters (Beijing); Dee and Charles Wyly Theater (Dallas); FutureGen Power Plant (Illinois); Highline HL23 (New York City); and the Olympic Sculpture Park (Seattle). Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568988788. Paperback. $76.
Katharina Blaas-Pratscher (editor)
Features 60 permanent and 13 temporary projects in public spaces in Austria realised between 2006 and 2009. In her introductory essay, Brigitte Huck tracks the themes of nature, landscapes, gardens and art that emerged in the course of working at Grafenegg Castle and the landscaping exhibition in Tulln. Springer Verlag. ISBN 9783211990131. Hardback. $97.
There are always new shops opening in Tokyo. This book gives significant examples of the latest shop designs in this exciting city. It features every aspect of the design strategy of each shop, ranging from the exterior and interior views, to the card, pamphlet, DM, and packaging, graphic tools, etc. Includes numerous examples of restaurants, patisseries, fashion boutiques, gadget shops, and interior shops that represent the latest trends in Tokyo. BNN. ISBN 9784861005992. Paperback. $95.
David Gissen
Gissen examines experimental work by leading designers, scholars, philosophers and biologists that rejects the idea that humans can recreate a purely natural world, free of the untidy elements that actually constitute nature. The work featured suggests an alternative view of natural processes and ecosystems and their relationships to society and architecture. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568987774. Paperback. $68.
Missy Suicide
The Suicide Girls are the alternative pierced and tattooed online sorority that has become a world-wide phenomenon. Starting in Portland in 2001, the Suicide Girls broke with conventional notions of beauty. They come in all shapes and colours, with a leaning towards punk rock and vintage Betty Page. Ammo Books. ISBN 9781934429167. Hardback. $75.
Yann Nussaume
The minimalist concrete architecture of Tadao Ando has roots both in Japanese traditions and in Western architecture. This book explores how Ando unites Japanese tradition with a contemporary Western architectural idiom by analyzing systematically and chronologically the sources that have influenced the thinking of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034600057. Hardback. $103.50.
The Japanese are acknowledged masters of wrapping – no one does it better. Here are over one hundred examples of exquisite Japanese gift and package wrapping, with step-by-step origami-style illustrated instructions. BNN. ISBN 9784861006098. $32.
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