Art & Culture

A guide to creating anime characters and scenes, offering all the secrets of anime drawing that make characters look complete. The instruction is in-depth and accessible.

Inspiring, in-depth profiles of 80 leading creative directors.

A complete, in-depth manual that explains everything one needs to know about drawing jewelry.

The New York Times bestselling memoir from the legendary Gucci Mane spares no detail in this "cautionary tale that ends in triumph" (GQ). For the first time Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary story in his own words. It is "as wild, unpredictable, and fascinating as the man himself" (Complex). The platinum-selling recording artist began writing his remarkable autobiography in a federal maximum security prison. Released in 2016, he emerged radically transformed. He was sober, smiling, focused, and positive?a far cry from the Gucci Mane of years past. A critically acclaimed classic, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane "provides incredible insight into one of the most influential rappers of the last decade, detailing a volatile and fascinating life...By the end, every reader will have a greater understanding of Gucci Mane, the man and the musician" (Pitchfork).

A four-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story - and why doing so matters

?I never want to be an old fuddy-duddy;I hold the self-proclaimed record for being the World's Oldest Living Teenager and I intend to keep it that way.??Iris ApfelOne of the most dynamic personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior design?and hands down the most vital, witty nonagenarian in the solar system?Iris Apfel is a true original. Now, this contemporary legend, whose authenticity, candor, and infectious energy have earned her fans of all ages worldwide, has created an entertaining, thought-provoking, visually arresting, and exciting volume that captures her irrepressible joie de vivre.Astute maxims, anecdotes from childhood to the present, essays on style and various subjects?from the decline of manners to risk-taking?fill the book, as do lists proclamatory, revelatory, and advisory. A bold, highly colorful design that varies from page to page presents a characteristically improvisational pastiche of vibrant images including personal photographs and mementos, images from top international fashion photographers, specially commissioned art by renowned illustrators, and a range of surprising novelties.This is a rare book by a rare bird, indeed.

Whether you are printing by hand on your kitchen table or on a press in a print studio, this book gets you started and goes on to explore the myriad creative applications of linocut. It encourages you to experiment with different approaches to image making and explores new ways of thinking about how linocut can be used.

Das Verstehen von Trends ist eine grundlegende Fähigkeit für jeden, der in der Modebranche arbeitet. In diesem Buch untersuchen Gwyneth Holland und Rae Jones, wie man einen gut recherchierten Trend produziert, von der ersten Inspiration über die konkrete Idee bis hin zum realen Produkt. Durchgehend illustriert mit Beispielen von praktizierenden Trendforschern und Branchenkennern.

Cool and quirky collection of images

The Movie Art of Syd Mead: Visual Futurist represents the most extensive collection of Mead's visionary film work ever printed, including ALIENS, Blade Runner, Star Trek The Motion Picture, and Elysium, compiling hundreds of images, sketches and concept arts from a career spanning almost 40 years, many of which have never been seen in print before.

Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places is an indispensable guide with essential techniques for photographing landscapes, cityscapes, architecture and interior

Struggling artist turned icon of the modern, urban experience, Edward Hopper is most famed for his haunting nocturnal diner scene Nighthawks. This book introduces his mastery of place, mood, and melancholy through vivid color juxtapositions; stark, theatrical lighting; as well as harshly contoured figures, at once part of, and alien to, their...

Focuses on the popular subject of photographic portraits

Stefan Bogner is back in the Alps for his latest book.

A century of stimulation, this collection of 1,000 erotic photographs from 1839 to 1939 includes every risque pose artists of each epoch could imagine. Drawn from the late Uwe Scheid's collection, a renowned repository of suggestive imagery, these pictures in monochrome and hand-colored tints reveal as much about the development of nude...

Presents a global survey of sneaker designs that have been released over the last decade. This title showcases the very best of this new sneaker culture, featuring more than 300 designs arranged by brand.

You'll find 1000 bright ideas in this journey through 20th-century lighting design. Presented chronologically by decade, you'll find the most interesting electric lights, from Tiffany's beautiful leaded-glass shades to outlandish 1960s designs and the latest high-tech LED lamps.

An Actor Prepares is the most famous acting training book ever to have been written and the work of Stanislavski has inspired generations of actors and trainers. This translation was the first to introduce Stanislavski's 'system' to the English speaking world and has stood the test of time in acting classes to this day. Stanislavski here deals with the inward preparation an actor must undergo in order to explore a role to the full. He introduces the concepts of the 'magic if' units and objectives, of emotion memory, of the super-objective and many more now famous rehearsal aids. Now available in the Bloomsbury Revelations series to mark the 150th anniversary of Stanislavski's birth, this is an essential read for actors, directors and anyone interested in the art of drama.

Trawl through centuries of tattooing in this eye-popping history of the art of body decoration. From modest, discreet symbols to astonishing full-body adornments, the wonders of 1000 Tattoos will entertain, amaze, and inspire. Whether you're considering getting ink done yourself or are simply curious about what lengths others have gone: this is...

The Master Guide to Drawing Anime is a must-have book for all aspiring anime artists. This comprehensive guide by Christopher Hart, a renowned author in the field of art and design, provides a step-by-step approach to drawing your favorite anime characters. Published in 2015 by Sixth & Spring Books, this book has become a staple in the libraries of many anime enthusiasts. The book not only teaches you how to draw, but also provides detailed insights into the genre of anime itself. So, whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this book will surely enhance your drawing skills. Don't miss out on this master guide by Christopher Hart, brought to you by Sixth & Spring Books.

Offers an introduction to technical and constructional open space planning, with all the relevant topics, from the most common materials and surfaces to the construction of open space elements and the use of plants.

Presents a complete fashion school for drawing and painting fashion figures, garments, and accessories for aspiring fashion illustrators and designers. Designed for newcomers and improvers, this title shows them how to construct the head and figure, compose for impact, and use all available media.

Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout® 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim®, welcome you to the world of Fallout® 4 - their most ambitious game ever, and the next generation of open-world gaming. The Art of Fallout 4 is a must-have collectible for fans and an ultimate resource for every Wasteland wanderer. Featuring 368 oversize pages, never-before-seen designs, and concept art from the game's dynamic environments, iconic characters, detailed weapons, and more -- along with commentary from the developers themselves.

Learn How to . . .Choose the right moments to clarify and strengthen your stories.Frame actions and guide your readers' eyes through each comics page.Choose words and pictures that communicate together.Create varied and compelling new characters.Master body language and facial expressions.Create rich, believable worlds for your readers to explore.Pick the tools that are right for you.Navigate the vast world of comics styles and genres.

Examining the themes of presence and absence, the relationship between photography and theatre, history and death, these 'reflections on photography' begin as an investigation into the nature of photographs. Then, as Barthes contemplates a photograph of his mother as a child, the book becomes an exposition of his own mind.

A celebration of classic English interior style, which is being refreshed and updated by today's young creatives.

A detailed look at the stories and songcraft behind the complete discography of voice of a generation, Taylor Swift.