The definitive guide to the history of fashion.From Ancient Egypt and Marie Antionette to Alexander McQueen and Chanel, this visually stunning fashion design book charts the evolution of clothing and shows how every generation reinvents fashion! . The perfect fashion coffee table book! Heres what youll find inside: . * Covers the most important fashion periods in vivid detail, from ancient times to the present day, in extensive catalog spreads * From a crinoline to a Givenchy gown, specially photographed "virtual tours" of classic pieces spotlight the details that make up a masterpiece * Profiles showcase the key styles and works of trailblazing designers, describing how they have influenced the clothes we wear * Beautiful double-page images from fashion archives show how people have embraced fashion in every era and place fashion in its cultural context . The fashion industry is yours to explore! Packed with a dazzling combination of original fashion plates, archive images and commissioned photography, Fashion takes you on a fabulous tour across the centuries! It catalogs the history of what people wear - revealing how Western fashion has been influenced by design from around the world - and celebrating everything from costumes to haute couture.. Now fully revised and updated, this lavishly illustrated book about fashion includes recent subjects of interest including the increased role of social media, fast fashion, sustainable fashion, and the drive for improved diversity and beauty ideals. The illustrated glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index help make this page-turning fashion book an indispensable work of reference for any fashion student or fashionistas shelf. . Look out for more titles in The Definitive Visual Guide series from DK. Experience the power of art and take a guided tour of the worlds most influential paintings in Art, or celebrate the history and evolution of design movements in Design.
DK
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9781465486400
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Hardcover
Knitting Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia
By Turner, Sharon
350 stitch patterns you'll use again and again Knitting Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia gives you quick visual access to a comprehensive collection of stitch combinations that enable you to create your own designs or modify existing patterns with ease. Each stitch is accompanied by a full-color photo and diagram to make learning even easier, while sidebars guide you through tricky parts of various stitch patterns. knit and purl patterns ribs bobbles and textured stitches slipstitch patterns twist-stitch patterns cables drop-stitch, eyelet, and lace patterns borders and edgings color knitting patt.
Read more...
John Wiley & Sons
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9781118171677
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eBook : Document : EnglishView all editions and formats
Boutique Wire Jewelry
By Shimojima, Yuko
It is so easy to make beautiful, elegant, boutique-style jewelry with artistic wire. All you need is the wire and a few basic tools and you are ready to make any of the designs in this book. Step-by-step instructions teach you ten different wire techniques, including coiling, wrapping, making headpins and eyepins, and working with flat wire. Project instructions show you how to apply these techniques to create stunning earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Choose your favorite beads and findings to personalize your style and complete your one-of-a-kind designs. Once you learn the basics, there is no limit to the beautiful jewelry you can make with wire.
Stackpole Books
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9780811738309
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Paperback
Build It! Farm Animals
By Kemmeter, Jennifer
This series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside Build it! Farm Animals, you'll find a range of creative models to put together -- from horses, goats, chickens, and cows to barnyard scenes and much more, created using the LEGO Classic sets 10693 and 10695, or bricks or bricks that LEGO obsessives may already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 "dioramas" featuring a diverse range of models. Full color, step-by-step diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun.
Graphic Arts Books
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9781513260822
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Paperback
Squishmallows
By Available., Not
Based on the #1 plush property, this NEW Squishmallows Official Collector's Guide is the perfect gift for any fan!They're lovable, they're ultra-soft - they're Squishmallows! This OFFICIAL Collector's Guide is packed with fun facts, top-ten lists, Squishmallows' bios & stats, a rarity guide, and hundreds of colorful photos and unique art styles. Whether you're already an avid collector or new to the Squishmallows Squad, this Collector's Guide is perfect for fans of all ages!Since Squishmallows debuted in 2017, each plush has featured its own lovable personality and have become known for their ultra-soft feel and whimsical design that have captivated fans of all ages, both online and in person. More than 1,000 Squishmallows ranging from two to twenty-four inches in size have gained the attention of bona fide Squishmallows fans in more than 40 countries.
HarperCollins
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9780063219656
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Hardcover
Little Loom Weaving
By Gomes, Andreia
Creative new patterns and projects combine with classic techniques and 150 step-by-step photos for a trendy take on hand woven clothing and craftsThe timeless art of crafting on a loom is enjoying a renaissance of new ideas and innovative applications. This book teaches you the easiest and most enjoyable way to learn this exciting craft - a little loom. Packed with hands-on tutorials and color photos, this must-have guide shows how to quickly master the little loom and the techniques needed to tackle any creative new project. Its focus on the small grid guarantees projects are as quick and fun as they are cute and colorful. Author Andreia Gomes leads readers through basic weaving terms and skills, and even teaches how to build a homemade little loom.
Ulysses Press
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9781612436630
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Paperback
The Library
By Pettegree, Andrew
Famed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold leaf and frescoes, or filled with bean bags and children's drawings - the history of the library is rich, varied, and stuffed full of incident. In The Library, historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen introduce us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world's great collections, trace the rise and fall of literary tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanors committed in pursuit of rare manuscripts. In doing so, they reveal that while collections themselves are fragile, often falling into ruin within a few decades, the idea of the library has been remarkably resilient as each generation makes - and remakes - the institution anew.
Fashion, New Edition
By Dk,
The definitive guide to the history of fashion.From Ancient Egypt and Marie Antionette to Alexander McQueen and Chanel, this visually stunning fashion design book charts the evolution of clothing and shows how every generation reinvents fashion! . The perfect fashion coffee table book! Heres what youll find inside: . * Covers the most important fashion periods in vivid detail, from ancient times to the present day, in extensive catalog spreads * From a crinoline to a Givenchy gown, specially photographed "virtual tours" of classic pieces spotlight the details that make up a masterpiece * Profiles showcase the key styles and works of trailblazing designers, describing how they have influenced the clothes we wear * Beautiful double-page images from fashion archives show how people have embraced fashion in every era and place fashion in its cultural context . The fashion industry is yours to explore! Packed with a dazzling combination of original fashion plates, archive images and commissioned photography, Fashion takes you on a fabulous tour across the centuries! It catalogs the history of what people wear - revealing how Western fashion has been influenced by design from around the world - and celebrating everything from costumes to haute couture.. Now fully revised and updated, this lavishly illustrated book about fashion includes recent subjects of interest including the increased role of social media, fast fashion, sustainable fashion, and the drive for improved diversity and beauty ideals. The illustrated glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index help make this page-turning fashion book an indispensable work of reference for any fashion student or fashionistas shelf. . Look out for more titles in The Definitive Visual Guide series from DK. Experience the power of art and take a guided tour of the worlds most influential paintings in Art, or celebrate the history and evolution of design movements in Design.
Knitting Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia
By Turner, Sharon
350 stitch patterns you'll use again and again Knitting Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia gives you quick visual access to a comprehensive collection of stitch combinations that enable you to create your own designs or modify existing patterns with ease. Each stitch is accompanied by a full-color photo and diagram to make learning even easier, while sidebars guide you through tricky parts of various stitch patterns. knit and purl patterns ribs bobbles and textured stitches slipstitch patterns twist-stitch patterns cables drop-stitch, eyelet, and lace patterns borders and edgings color knitting patt. Read more...
Boutique Wire Jewelry
By Shimojima, Yuko
It is so easy to make beautiful, elegant, boutique-style jewelry with artistic wire. All you need is the wire and a few basic tools and you are ready to make any of the designs in this book. Step-by-step instructions teach you ten different wire techniques, including coiling, wrapping, making headpins and eyepins, and working with flat wire. Project instructions show you how to apply these techniques to create stunning earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Choose your favorite beads and findings to personalize your style and complete your one-of-a-kind designs. Once you learn the basics, there is no limit to the beautiful jewelry you can make with wire.
Build It! Farm Animals
By Kemmeter, Jennifer
This series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside Build it! Farm Animals, you'll find a range of creative models to put together -- from horses, goats, chickens, and cows to barnyard scenes and much more, created using the LEGO Classic sets 10693 and 10695, or bricks or bricks that LEGO obsessives may already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 "dioramas" featuring a diverse range of models. Full color, step-by-step diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun.
Squishmallows
By Available., Not
Based on the #1 plush property, this NEW Squishmallows Official Collector's Guide is the perfect gift for any fan!They're lovable, they're ultra-soft - they're Squishmallows! This OFFICIAL Collector's Guide is packed with fun facts, top-ten lists, Squishmallows' bios & stats, a rarity guide, and hundreds of colorful photos and unique art styles. Whether you're already an avid collector or new to the Squishmallows Squad, this Collector's Guide is perfect for fans of all ages!Since Squishmallows debuted in 2017, each plush has featured its own lovable personality and have become known for their ultra-soft feel and whimsical design that have captivated fans of all ages, both online and in person. More than 1,000 Squishmallows ranging from two to twenty-four inches in size have gained the attention of bona fide Squishmallows fans in more than 40 countries.
Little Loom Weaving
By Gomes, Andreia
Creative new patterns and projects combine with classic techniques and 150 step-by-step photos for a trendy take on hand woven clothing and craftsThe timeless art of crafting on a loom is enjoying a renaissance of new ideas and innovative applications. This book teaches you the easiest and most enjoyable way to learn this exciting craft - a little loom. Packed with hands-on tutorials and color photos, this must-have guide shows how to quickly master the little loom and the techniques needed to tackle any creative new project. Its focus on the small grid guarantees projects are as quick and fun as they are cute and colorful. Author Andreia Gomes leads readers through basic weaving terms and skills, and even teaches how to build a homemade little loom.
The Library
By Pettegree, Andrew
Famed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold leaf and frescoes, or filled with bean bags and children's drawings - the history of the library is rich, varied, and stuffed full of incident. In The Library, historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen introduce us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world's great collections, trace the rise and fall of literary tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanors committed in pursuit of rare manuscripts. In doing so, they reveal that while collections themselves are fragile, often falling into ruin within a few decades, the idea of the library has been remarkably resilient as each generation makes - and remakes - the institution anew.