Art Design

Karl Lagerfeld stylized himself into a living logo and a myth of the fashion world. In Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Fashion, journalist Alfons Kaiser, who knew Lagerfeld personally for many years, introduces listeners to the public and private life of the charismatic fashion designer. Kaiser explores the many eras of Lagerfeld’s life: the youthful outsider in the north German flatlands; the urbane genius in Paris; the tireless draftsman; the enthusiastic photographer; the passionate book collector; and the disciplined Prussian workaholic.

Why does fashion hold so much power over us? Most of us care about how we dress and how we present ourselves. Style offers clues about everything from class to which in-group we belong to. Bad Feminist for fashion, Dress Code takes aim at the institutions within the fashion industry while reminding us of the importance of dress and what it means for self-presentation. Everything—from societal changes to the progress (or lack thereof) of women’s rights to the hidden motivations behind what we choose to wear to align ourselves with a particular social group—can be tracked through clothing.

Claire Wilcox has been a curator of fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum for most of her working life. In Patch Work, she steps into the archive of memory, deftly stitching together her dedicated study of fashion with the story of her own life lived in and through clothes. From her mother's black wedding suit to the swirling patterns of her own silk kimono, her memoir unfolds in spare, luminous prose the spellbinding power of the things we wear.

Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld is a celebration of Discworld art and a brilliant homage to the decades-long collaboration between artist Paul Kidby and Sir Terry Pratchett that takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the great creative partnerships. It shows how the Discworld was brought to visual life—from the earliest sketches to the final magnificent masterpieces—and how Pratchett and Kidby were influenced by art and pop culture, fusing them into the Discworld universe.

Frank Lloyd Wright has long been known as a rank egotist who held in contempt almost everything aside from his own genius. Harder to detect, but no less real, is a Wright who fully understood, and suffered from, the choices he made. This is the Wright whom Paul Hendrickson reveals in this masterful biography: the Wright who was haunted by his father, about whom he told the greatest lie of his life.

Cosmopolitan.com editor Amy Odell takes listeners behind the stage of New York's hottest fashion shows to meet the world's most influential models, designers, celebrities, editors, and photographers. But first, she has to push her way through the crowds outside, where we see the lengths people go to be noticed by the lurking paparazzi, and weave her way through the packed venue, from the very back row to the front.

Dive into the captivating world of handmade leather goods with "The Art of Leather," your comprehensive guide to mastering the timeless skill of leather pouch crafting. This exceptional eBook is your key to unlocking the secrets of an age-old tradition that blends practicality with artisanal flair. Journey through the cultural tapestry of leatherworking in the first chapter, exploring its rich historical significance and the unique personal statement it allows one to make through customized designs. Understand the ecological considerations of hand-stitched leather and make informed, ...

Dive deeper into the intersection of mindfulness and user experience design with Eric’s companion workbook, The Art of Mindful UX Workbook. Building upon the foundational principles explored in The Art of Mindful UX, this workbook offers practical exercises and reflective prompts to enhance your design practice and cultivate inner wisdom. In this workbook, Eric invites you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional growth as you apply the timeless wisdom of the Buddha's teachings to your UX design process. Through a series of practical exercises and guided reflections, ...

Unlock a world of artistic mastery and entrepreneurial opportunity with "The Art of Gemstone Beadmaking." Captivating and comprehensive, this eBook imparts priceless knowledge for all enthusiasts—be they beginner bead makers, seasoned artisans, or those purely interested in the intriguing field of gemstone beads. Our journey begins with an insightful introduction to gemstone beadmaking, exploring its importance, popularity, and the rich variety of gemstones used. From here we delve into the science behind the sparkles. Come face-to-face with the origin and classification of gemstones and ...

Our world is full of colors. Everywhere we look, we find beautiful shades that make life more pleasant. However, we are rarely aware of the origin of the colors we see. What are colors, really? Why can we see in color? More importantly, we must understand how colors can change our perception of things, our judgment about something or someone, and how they might be used to influence our decisions, even without us realizing it. In this book, we will learn all these interesting things and much more about colors. From what they are and how they originate, to their uses and psychological ...

American Dreamer brims with anecdotes that cover Tommy's years as a club kid and scrappy entrepreneur in 1970s New York as well as unique insights into the exclusive A-list personalities with whom he's collaborated and interacted, from Mick Jagger and David Bowie to Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. But this is more than just a fashion icon's memoir - it's a road map for building a brand, both professionally and personally.

"The Art of War," written more than two thousand years ago, is a classic treatise on military strategy. Its principles have been applied to various fields beyond warfare, including business and management. Yet, the timeless lessons from Sun Tzu's incomparable work are rarely discussed in terms of the dynamic world of print-on-demand (POD) and e-commerce. That all changes today. A powerful, compelling, and first-of-its-kind work for ecommerce and print-on-demand professionals, "How to Use the Art of War to Succeed in E-Commerce and Print-on-Demand" is an indispensable resource, meticulously ...

Discover the ins and outs of a captivating, high-demand world with our eBook, "The Write Path." This enriching guide dives deep into the realm of technical writing, an industry shrouded in mystery yet bursting with potential—a whole world begging to be explored. "The Write Path" is a comprehensive, step-by-step guidebook to unravel the mystique of technical writing. This golden ticket of an eBook wields the power to turn a novice into a knowledgeable writer, equipping readers with a robust skillset to conquer industry demands. Chapter by chapter, we journey from the roots of technical ...

Joséphine Bonaparte, future Empress of France; Térézia Tallien, the most beautiful woman in Europe; and Juliette Récamier, muse of intellectuals, had nothing left to lose. After surviving incarceration and forced incestuous marriage during the worst violence of the French Revolution of 1789, they dared sartorial revolt.

Transform your passion for sewing into a profitable couture business with Bespoke Couture Business Secrets – your essential audiobook guide to mastering your craft, building your brand, and achieving financial success in luxury fashion. Packed with actionable strategies and insider insights, this audiobook empowers you to turn couture dreams into reality. Discover how to: Choose Your Specialty: Identify and align your unique niche. Build Irresistible Offers: Craft compelling offers that showcase your skills.

The ancient Egyptians knew that certain geometric shapes gather and concentrate harmonic and beneficial natural energies of the Universe. They harnessed these energies. We have rediscovered these secrets. You can enrich your life with this knowledge. Design and lay out your home or business with Sacred Geometry to capture these beneficial energies from the Universe. In 2002 I was given the wonderful and rare opportunity to spend time in the King's Chamber of the Great Pyramid at Giza. I had a life altering experience. I was visited by the Egyptian diety "Imhoptep". As he explained to me, he...

Struggling with low book sales? Want to increase book visibility, attract more readers, and finally land that elusive BookBub deal? This essential guide for indie authors reveals how your book cover design can be your most powerful marketing tool. Whether you're launching your debut novel or revamping a backlist, this practical and insightful resource shares expert tips on book branding, cover trends, and genre-targeted design that sells. Inside, you’ll learn how to: – Boost your Amazon rankings – Design covers that convert browsers into buyers – Use your cover and branding to build...

Art has been a staple in most cultures across the world, firmly having rooted itself as a means of communicating one’s understanding of themselves and the world around them. A great number of people in the world develop a natural passion for the act of creation, irrespective of talent. However, most of those who pursue the arts start off self-taught, and when they get to the point where they can take classes, there is a mix of bad habits and misunderstood techniques that they have to unlearn in order to improve.

Instructive as it is innovative, Unlabel will empower you to channel your creativity, find the courage to defy convention, and summon the confidence to act and compete in any environment. This blueprint will teach you how to grow both creatively and commercially by testing your personal brand against the principles of the Authenticity Formula. Marc Eckō shares the bruising mistakes and remarkable triumphs that reveal the truth behind his success, growing from a misfit kid airbrushing T-shirts in his parents' garage to the bold creator of two hugely successful branded platforms.

It's 1957, long before computers have replaced the skillful eye and hand, and our narrator at State U is determined to major in Art. After several false starts, he ends up by accident in a new class called "Introduction to Graphic Design," taught by the enigmatic professor Winter Sorbeck - equal parts genius, seducer, and sadist. Sorbeck is a bitter yet fascinating man whose assignments hurl his charges through a gauntlet of humiliation and heartache, shame and triumph, ego-bashing and enlightenment.