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44 | footwear / sneaker art How to Customize Kicks: Step-by-Step Instruc- tions and Inspiration from the Sneaker Experts. Customize Kicks Magazine. For fans of turning sneak- ers from well-known brands like Adidas and NIKE sneakers into works of art, this book introduces you to several experts’ construction techniques, and gives step-by-step photo instructions. The projects range from easy—painted details that can be completed in a weekend—to advanced, such as fully rebuilding the upper. • 7" x 9" (177 x 228mm) •500 color images •144 pp. • 978-0-7643-6553-9 • PB • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD | OTHER CRAFTS The AIFD Guide to Floral Design: Terms, Tech- niques, and Traditions . The American Institute of Floral Designers. The most complete collection of floral design information available in one book, covering everything from plant physiology to design elements to cut flower care and handling. This book is a must for every serious floral designer. • 71/2 x 111/2 (279 x 215 mm) • 250+ color and b/w images • 360 pp. • 978-0-7643-6425-9 • Spiral • $129.99 Atlas of Flowering Plants Ingeborg M. Niesler and Angela K. Niebel-Lohmann. This book features magnificent color portraits of 200 flowering-plant families from around the world. The deconstructed plant parts—flow- ers, leaves, stamens, and fruits—are individ- ually scanned and arranged side by side on black background. Accompanied by text, they provide unique insight into how plants grow and what they look like. • 9" x 10" x 1" (228 x 254 mm) • 500+ color images • 264 pp. • 978-0-7643-6133-3 • HC • $39.99 / £36.99 / 56.99 CAD FLORAL ART The Bridal Bouquet Book. Ginny Parfitt. The largest portfolio of bridal bouquets avail- able on the market today. More than 400 gorgeous color photos illustrate a wealth of fresh ideas to inspire brides, floral designers, and wedding planners. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215mm) • 400 images • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643- 2197-9 • HC • $40.00 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD Bridal Flowers: Bouquets - Boutonnières - Corsages. Ginny Parfitt, Bill Murphy, AIFD, & Tina Skinner. Over 300 gorgeous bouquets for brides and their maids, along with boutonnière designs for the gentlemen and some ideas for hairpieces, corsages, and items for flower girls and ring bearers. Shows styles for wedding events, organized by color. Includes tutorials for creating bouquets, boutonnières, cor- sages, a tussie-mussie, and flowers for flower girls. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •368 color photos •128 pp. • 978-0-7643-3485-6 • PB • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD The Art of Leather Inlay and Overlay: A Guide to the Techniques for Top Results. Lisa Sorrell. More than 470 color photos bring in depth detail to this comprehensive look at the almost-forgotten decorative art of leather inlay and overlay. The tools, techniques, and processes for creating inlaid, over- laid, and stitched leather pieces, along with three included step-by-step projects, provide a complete resource • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • Over 470 color photos & diagrams • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-5121- 1 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Creating Floral Centerpieces. Bill Murphy. A professional floral designer takes you step-by-step through the creation of more than 25 impressive floral displays, from charger plates and napkin rings to kettle-sized, exotic centerpieces. From basic bouquet tying skills through the latest techniques using wire and floral adhesive, you will be inspired to adorn every event with flowery creations. • 8 1/2" x 11 (215 x 279 mm) • 288 color photos • 112 pp. • 978-0-7643-3459-7 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Entertaining with Flowers: The Floral Artistry of Bill Murphy. Bill Murphy. Bill Murphy, AIFD. Floral designs for a spring bridal shower, tropical dinner party, garden party, retirement celebration, and weddings in winter, spring, summer, and fall. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215mm) •235 color photos •112pp. • 978-0-7643-2556-4 • HC • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Fresh Floral Jewelry: CreatingWearable Art with Wendy Andrade, NDSF, AIFD, FBFA. Wendy Andrade. This instructional introduction to the world of floral design jewelry making is the first of its kind. Learn how to make beautiful, intricate jewelry with wire, beads, and little else to resemble foliage in which to set your orchids, succulents, and many more floral varieties. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 414 color photos • 112 pp. • 978-0-7643-4411-4 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Floral Accessories: Creative Designs withWendy Andrade, NDSF, AIFD, FBFA. Wendy Andrade, NDSF, AIFD, FBFA. Step-by- step designs with 600+ photos help you create a unique bridal look, an unforgettable prom, or a one-of-a-kind event. • 11" x 81/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 610 color images • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-5446-5 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Framing Floral Techniques: Floral Design Skill Building, Inspirations & Explorations. Renee Tucci AIFD PFCI. This approachable guide, featuring over 500 photos and companion commentary from an innovative floral educator, takes the mystery out of using the key techniques well. With 42 projects sequenced for learning, Renee Tucci takes the floral enthusiast on a journey through all layers of modern floral design. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 525 color images •232pp. •978-0-7643-6200-2•hardcov- er • $34.99 US / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Flower Delights: 40 Enjoyable Things to Do with Flowers Sara Princé & Sandrine Tournigand. This colorful book features 40 projects that show you how to make floral wreaths, paintings, potpourri, center- pieces, waters, food, and more. There are 80 pages of floral paper and special inserts—postcards, origami paper, bookmarks, gift tags, coasters, stickers, and more—to give a flowery boost to your creations. • 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" (165 x 215 mm) • 250+ color illustrations • 208 pp. • 978-0-7643-6310-8 • • $24.99 US / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Endless Florescence: Transformative Con- temporary Dried Floral Design Jenny Thom- asson. A contemporary inspirational examination of modern dried-flower design from a bound- ary-pushing florist. She shows how preserved floral arrangements can be lively and contempo- rary and fit into your personal style at home. Through lush photos and sketches showing her process, she explores materials, styles, and inspirations for these long-lasting expressive works. • 11" x 8 1/2" (215 x 279mm) • 185 color images • 186 pp. • 978-0-7643-6430-3 • HC • $70.00 / £63.99 / 105.00 CAD Forever Flowers: Dry, Preserve, Display. Antonia De Vere. A top designer in dried floral creations welcomes you into her studio to understand the potential of dried flowers. She shares how and why dried floral has become her source of creative energy. Photos and text spark dozens of exciting ideas. Learn how to select, dry, and assemble flowers and foliage. Then enjoy 18 step-by-step projects that bring De Vere's popular design style into your own home. • 8" x 10" (203 x 254 mm) • 350color images•176pp. •978-0-7643-6207-1•hardcover •$28.99US / £26.99 / 39.99 CAD Wreaths: Fresh, Foliage, Foraged, and Faux. Alys Dobbie. By making creative and beautiful contemporary wreaths, add a handmade focal point to wherever you are. This guide offers step- by-step instructions for 15 wreaths of all types, from live materials to dried botanicals to found objects and other surprising materials. Learn all elements of wreath making. • 8 1/2" x 10" (215 x 254 mm) • 200+ color photos and illustrations • 128 pp. • 978-0-7643-6212-5 • softcover • $26.99 / £24.99 / 37.99 CAD Perishable Poetics: Manifesting Emotion through Contemporary Floral Design. Jenny Thomasson. Jenny Thomasson (AIFD, PFCI, EMC) generously unfolds her artistic process that has made her a rising star in the industry through 40 beautifully shot compo- sitions. Over 200 professionally shot color photos, as well as hand-drawn conceptual sketches and notes, display a wide breadth of techniques, forms, and mate- rials. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 252 color and b/w images • 204 pp. • 978-0-7643-5986-6 • HC • $60.00 / £54.99 / 86.00 CAD Taking the Flower Show Home. Bill Schaffer and Kristine Kratt, AIFD, PFCI. An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Bill & Kristine’s creative process and offering detailed, helpful steps to assist the reader in creating their own designs at home. • 113/4"x9" (298 x 228mm) •303 color photos&diagrams •144 pp.•978-0-7643-4430-5•HC•$45.00/£40.99 / 64.00 CAD Antler Art for Baskets and Gourds. Betsey Sloan. Enhance your gourd vessel or basket with antlers. Containing 169 color images and step-by-step instructions, learn how to drill, frame, and attach antlers to a traditional weave basket, gourd bowl, floor vases, and even masks. Twenty projects—both baskets and gourds—are featured for the beginner and advanced crafter. A gallery provides inspiration for your own creations • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 169 color images • 80 pp. • 978-0-7643-3615-7 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD GOURDING The Little Book of Flower Pressing: All the Basics Plus 11 Projects to Inspire You. Laëtitia Lazerges A compact but complete guide to seeing, choosing, and using the nature around you, 11 projects feature detailed step-by-step photo instructions, including for making your own flower presses. You’ll learn ways to experiment with using grasses, leaves, roots, seaweeds, and more. • 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" (171 x 222 mm) • 350 color images • 80 pp. • 978-0-7643-6610-9 • PB • 978-1-5073-0319-1 (E-book) • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD Dried Flower Love. Ivana Jost Decorate your home and brighten your life with gorgeous dried-flower crafts! Flowers and botanicals are an ever-popular way to create stunning arrangements and decorations, and using dried flowers will ensure that those decorations will remain beautiful and elegant for years to come. Florist Ivana Jost brings you the best tips and techniques for treating and drying flowers, grasses, branches, and other greenery. • 7 3/4" x 10 1/4" (197 x 260mm) • 155 color images •128 pp. •978-0-7643-6689-5• hardcover • $25.99 US / £23.99 / 36.99 CAD The Little Drawing Workshop Magali Cazo, Michel Lauricella. This yearlong work- shop guides you through 52 weekly lessons that not only improve your technical drawing skills but refine your personal style, prefer- ences, and expression. • 81/4"x6" (152x209 mm) • 550 color and b/w images • 224 pp. • 978-0-7643-6185-2 • PB • $21.99 / £19.99 / 29.99 CAD FOOTWEAR / SNEAKER ART