The life and work of Glasgow School pioneer Charles Rennie Mackintosh Scottish architect, designer, and painter Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) was one of the earliest pioneers of modern architecture and design....

The stories behind 50 of the world’s most spectacular sports cars For the seasoned car collector or the awestruck newcomer, this volume is the consummate sports car anthology....

Design trends and styles of the 1950s Published annually from 1906 until 1980, Decorative Art, The Studio Yearbook was dedicated to the latest currents in architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, glassware, textiles, metalware, and ceramics....

More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designer. The particular curve of a backrest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the color of the entire artifact; each element reflects the stylistic consciousness of an era....

William Morris (1834-1896) was one of the greatest creative figures of the 19th century. As a visionary designer, as well as a manufacturer, writer, artist, and socialist activist, he pioneered the Arts and Crafts movement of the Victorian era, and left an extraordinary influence on architecture, textile, and interior design....

If you take even the slightest interest in the design of your toothbrush, the history behind your washing machine, or the evolution of the telephone, you’ll take an even greater interest in this completely updated edition of Industrial Design A–Z....

Scandinavia is world famous for its inimitable, democratic designs which bridge the gap between crafts and industrial production, organic forms and everyday functionality....

Poised at the start of the 21st century, we can see clearly that the previous century was marked by momentous changes in the field of design. Aesthetics entered into everyday life with often staggering results. Our homes and workplaces turned into veritable galleries of style and innovation....

More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designers. The particular curve of a back-rest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the colour of the entire artefact all reflect the stylistic consciousness of each era....

\"These books are beautiful objects, well-designed and lucid.\" - Le Monde, Paris, on the ICONS series. Biographies: Charlotte Fiell studied at the British Institute, Florence, and at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts, London, where she received a BA (Hons.) in the History of Drawing and Printmaking with Material Science....

If you take even the slightest interest in the design of your toothbrush, the history behind your washing machine, or the evolution of the telephone, you\"ll take an even greater interest in this new book....

"These books are beautiful objects, well-designed and lucid." - Le Monde, Paris, on the ICONS series. Biographies: Charlotte Fiell studied at the British Institute, Florence, and at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts, London, where she received a BA (Hons.) in the History of Drawing and Printmaking with Material Science....

This compendium showcases the extraordinary cutting-edge work of 100 of the world\'s most progressive graphic designers, from the hard-hitting political messages of Jonathan Barnbrook to the lyrical digital compositions of Peter Saville to the iconoclastic imagery of Stefan Sagmeister....

\"A great flip through, fully loaded with print, Web, signage, and branding work by an international roster.\" -i.D....

All of the most important and memorable landmarks of 20th century furniture, textiles, graphics, appliances, electronics, ceramics and more, listed alphabetically by designer....