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What Is Good Design?: A Simple Question without a Simple Answer Lisa S. Roberts. A graphically delightful book that introduces the reader to the concept of timeless design. Using cut-paper art and clear text, the reader learn seven characteristics of good design and will see a wide range of everyday objects that fit the criteria. • 7" x 7" (177 x 177mm) •65 color images • 112 pp. • 978-0-7643-6405-1 • HC • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Color Perception in Art Faber Birren. The relationship of visual perception to color expression in art is presented here in clear detail. Photographs of representative paintings, explanatory line draw- ings, and abstract, geometric color plates supple- ment the text • 8" x 8" (203 x 203mm) •17 color & 11 b/wphotos • 88 pp. • 978-0-88740-064-3 • PB • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD Color: Light, Sight, Sense Moritz Zwimpfer. A classic color theory reference. Arranged to follow light from a stimulus outside the human body, through the reaction of the visual organs of the body, and ultimate- ly to the occurrence of the visual experience in the brain • 91/4" x 12" (234 x 304mm) •100s of color &b/wphotos anddiagrams•256pp.•978-0-88740-139-8•HC•$49.95 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD Evolution in Color Frans Gerritsen. An overview of the theories of color from antiquity to the present. An indispensable study for all who work with color, in- cluding artists, glazers, architects, decorators, design- ers, ceramic and textile artists, and the student of color theory. • 7 3/4" x 10" (196 x 254 mm) • hundreds of b/wand color illustrations • 88 pp. • 978-0-88740-143- 5 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Light, Color & Environment Faber Birren. A clas- sic study of the profound effect of color in the places we inhabit, our homes, offices, factories, hospitals, and schools. The author shares his findings and the practi- cal applications toward healthier and more creative environments • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 16 color plates & 42 line drawings • 128 pp. • 978-0-88740-131-2 • PB • $24.95 / £22.99 / 34.95 CAD Principles of Color Faber Birren. Dealing with traditional principles of harmony, as well as ad- vanced principles derived from modern studies of the psychology of human color perception. A well-organized approach to achieving harmony with color • 8" x 8" (203 x 203mm) •8 color plates, 36b/wphotos, 41drawings •96pp. •978-0-88740- 103-9 • PB • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD Form Follows Technique: A Design Manifesto Richard Schultz. Based on a series of lectures developed by noted furniture designer Richard Schultz, this design manifesto challenges Louis Sullivan’s credo “form follows function.” Combining Zen wisdom, classic furniture, and a lifetime of experience as a designer, Schultz shows that the art of design evolves along with the available materials and techniques • 6" x 8" (152 x 203mm) • 48 color and b/w images • 72 pp. • 978-0-7643-5819-7 • PB • $17.99 / £16.99 / 24.99 CAD Geometric Ornament in Architecture, Art, and Design Thomas and Claudia Weil. Long before the recently occurring renaissance of the ornament, the Weil’s Studio developed 1,000 contemporary ornaments in 14 groups. These are introduced here, together with applications in architecture, art, and design, as well as an overview on the history of the modern ornament • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 670 designs & 55 color photos • 144 pp. • 978-0-7643-3379-8 • HC • $49.99 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD The Principles of Harmony and Contrast of Colors and Their Applications to the Arts M.E. Chevreul with new material by Faber Birren. This mas- terwork by the renowned 19th century scientist and authority on color is unquestionably one of the great- est books ever written on color. The original color is restored. An introduction and explanatory notes by Faber Birren. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 43 color & 5 b/w photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-88740-090-2 • HC • $49.50 / £44.99 / 70.50 CAD My Idea: A Guide to Bring Your Vision to Light Rod Tucker and Rachel Eleanor. My Idea comes along- side you as a whimsical companion and prods you with questions that help flesh out your idea until it is finally finished and ready to go out into the world. • 6" x 8" (152 x 203 mm) • 75 color and b/w images • 128 pp. • 978-0-7643-6401-3 • HC • $19.99/£18.99 / 28.99 CAD Direct Metal Sculpture REV Dona Z. Meilach. This revised edition retains all the techniques and inspiration of the original edition, plus new chapters update the history of direct metal sculpture over the past quarter century, including the impact of public art programs and the computer, exploring the importance of computer aided design, and the Internet for successfully marketing one’s art. • 7" x 10" (177 x 254mm) • 115 color & 475 b/w photos • 248 pp. • 978-0-7643-1254-0 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD John Rogers Statuary Second Edition 2E Paul & Meta Bleier. The plaster statuary groups by John Rogers were so appealing in late Victorian America that “scarce- ly a family of reasonable means and taste did not possess one.” He offered an unrivaled transcript of the social customs and modes of furnishing for the period. This book chronicles each Rogers group with a photograph, size, patent or design date, and pertinent anecdotes. • 6" x 9" (152 x 228 mm) • 100 b/w photos • 224 pp. • 978-0-7643- 1301-1 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD The Life and Work of Harry Bertoia: The Man, the Artist, the Visionary Celia Bertoia. The mid- century modern artist, Harry Bertoia (1915–1978), left us a rich legacy of over fifty public works. This volume, illustrated with over 200 photos, allows readers to quickly identify and appreciate Bertoia’s work. This impressive book also reveals the complex man behind the fascinating art • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 202 color & 14 b/w photos • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-4693-4 • HC • $60.00 / £54.99 / 86.00 CAD The World of Bertoia Nancy N. Schiffer and Val O. Bertoia. This book documents all the types of original sculptures, graphics, and commissions by Harry Bertoia and his son, Val Bertoia, from the 1950s to the present. From furniture to sound sculpture, over 500 photographs show the Bertoias’ evolution of ideas that explore the relationships of space, color, and sound. • 9"x12" (228 x 304mm) • 500 color & 200 b/w photos • 288 pp. • 978- 0-7643-1798-9 • HC • $89.95 / £81.99 / 135.00 CAD Deep Color: The Shades That Shape Our Souls Keith Recker. Deep Color delves into the potent impact of hues on our lives, affecting communication and choic- es. Revealing rainbow shades, including black, white, and pink, it uncovers hidden facts and nonverbal signif- icance. Essays decipher cultural color codes, from China's imperial yellow to Egypt's lapis lazuli, using visuals to show enduring influences and evolving meanings. A future classic, it dissects color's power over imagination, subconscious, and daily judgments, empowering readers to decode constant color stimuli. • 6" x 8.75" (155 x 220mm) • 115 color imag- es • 384 pp. • 978-0-7643-6441-9 • HC •$35.00 / £31.99 / 50.00 CAD Recognise Me Ken Cato, Foreword by Tony Speath. Brand recognition is crucial for business- es. When products/services compete closely, clear identification becomes vital. A brand's identity showcases an enterprise's strategy, led by brand design. In "Recognise Me," Ken Cato leverages 50+ years of Cato Brand Partners' global interactions, revealing brand-making wisdom. The book highlights impactful brand design, featuring insights from business, arts, and commu- nity leaders, underscoring today's vital brand identity role. • 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" (241 x 241 mm) • 300+ images • 400 pp. • 978-0-8953-8129-3 • HC •$80.00 / £72.99 / 120.00 CAD Folded Forms: Symmetrical and Playful Paper Designs Alexander Heinz..Here are eight new pa- per-folding models from Heinz, allowing over 60 symmetrical combinations using triangles, squares, pentagons, and hexagons. With his unique folding technique, crafting and combining these models is effortless. Suitable for all ages, create vibrant sculp- tures with ease.• 9" x 10 1/4" (228 x 260mm) • 300+ color and b/w images & illustrations • 176 pp. • 978-0- 7643-6612-3 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Folding Polyhedra: Kit #1, Squares Alex- ander Heinz Create three-dimensional, geo- metric, modular, origami structural models using square paper and simple corner-to-corner and side folds.Everything you need is included to create multiple models. Includes a 16-page book- let of instructions to create three modular forms illustrated in step-by-step format. Understand geometric forms with paper forms. • 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" (209 x 209 x 25mm) • 40 images • 16 pp. • 978-0-7643-6273-6 • box set • $19.99US / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD The Pigment Trail: Inspiration from the Colors, Textures, and People of India Debra Luker. Part travelogue and part artistic insight, this book is a vi- sual adventure that transports the reader to India's creative spirit. Celebrate the India of everything hand- made and its respect for traditional crafts. • 8" x 10 1/4" (203 x 254 mm) • 300 color images • 208 pp. • 978-0-7643-6756-4 • HC • $34.99 US / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Elements of Furniture Design: Principles and History of Furniture Design with Analysis of Furniture Made by Thomas Day Scott Coley. Ele- ments of Furniture Design is a resource of information gathered from 30 years of working as a professional furniture designer. These elements of design are es- sential, and there is no other resource where they are available in one place. The reader will gain a compre- hensive knowledge of how furniture is designed. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 237 color and b/w images • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-6746-5 • HC • $45.99 US / £41.99 / 64.99 CAD Catalog of the Society des Beaux Arts, Paris Society des Beaux Arts. An index lists the prices set for these pieces by the Society, there- by providing fascinating insight into the nineteenth century art market. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215mm) • 320 pictures • 94 pp. • 978-0-88740-706-2 • PB • $19.95 / £18.99 / 28.95 CAD PAPER FOLDING COLOR THEORY DESIGN THEORY | 69 HISTORICAL SCULPTURE & SCULPTORS • COLOR THEORY • DESIGN THEORY • Paper folding