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Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: A Global History, 16th Edition

Award-winning scholar Fred Kleiner brings art, architecture and culture to life with GARDNER’S ART THROUGH THE AGES: A GLOBAL HISTORY, 16th Edition. Backed by 45 art history experts, Kleiner delivers his signature storytelling in this edition alongside 250 new reproduction images and more that have been upgraded for color-fidelity and clarity.

Gardner’s Art through the Ages: The Western Perspective, Volume II, 16th Edition

Award-winning scholar Fred Kleiner brings art, architecture and culture to life with GARDNER’S ART THROUGH THE AGES: THE WESTERN PERSPECTIVE, VOLUME II, 16th Edition. Backed by 45 art history experts, Kleiner delivers his signature storytelling in this edition alongside 113 new reproduction images and more that have been upgraded for color-fidelity and clarity.

Gardner’s Art through the Ages: The Western Perspective, Volume I, 16th Edition

Award-winning scholar Fred Kleiner brings art, architecture and culture to life with GARDNER’S ART THROUGH THE AGES: THE WESTERN PERSPECTIVE, VOLUME I, 16th Edition. Backed by 45 art history experts, Kleiner delivers his signature storytelling in this edition alongside 113 new reproduction images and more that have been upgraded for color-fidelity and clarity.

Secrets of Good Design for Artists, Artisans and Crafters

Practical and aesthetically pleasing, this meditation on the constituents of good design considers all manner of construction, form, and ornamentation. It answers many questions about design choices, from basic to specific, with clear, condensed, and practical directions. Its appeal lies chiefly in the integrity of its own design, consisting of hand-lettered text and pleasingly styled […]

Batch: craft, design and product

This is a glamorous coffee table book covering the work of the international designer, maker and craftsperson. Batch showcases the cream of the contemporary craft world crossing different disciplines in design including; furniture, surface design and decoration, glass, ceramics, textiles, precious metals and multidiscipline design. Designers and craftspeople are pushing the boundaries and concept of […]

Design matters: an essential primer

The design bar is at an all-time high for those brave enough to participate in the industry. Today’s designers must be clear on all the steps necessary to create work that stands out in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Unfortunately, most design books only focus on type, color, and layout issues. The Design Matters series takes […]

The best of brochure design

A well-executed brochure allows multiple facets of a company’s personality to shine. The format forms and informs the narrative. The pacing and rhythm shape the experience. Brochures feature and showcase not only design and brand but photographers, illustrators, writers, fonts, materials, texture, and color — the art and craft of printing.