- Mix inspiration with practical guidance<BR>- Written by a pioneer of digital photography<BR>- Thorough reference sections of glossary and resources ...

As all web designers know, colour is a crucial ingredient in any website. From the very basic level of attracting potential 'surfers' to stop and take a look at a site, to the more complex navigational requirements, colour use can make or break a website. This title will examine in-depth the difference in value between colour on screen and print-based material. Through outstanding examples of good colour use in websites - both high-budget and ...

Capturing the image is the first step in the digital imaging process. The author explains in clear and jargon-free text everything the reader needs to now in order to get started - the software available and how to use it, the significance of image resolution and how to measure it, the type of scanners, cameras and film available and how to choose and use the right equipment. There are sections on how to maximise the camera's capabilities, image ...

Digital Illustration - A Masterclass in Creative Image-making instructs the reader, through detailed, step-by-step tutorials, in the skills and techniques used by the masters of digital image-making. With the growth of computer arts, designers are now using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash as much as QuarkXPress. These designers are combining handcrafting skills with modern techniques to produce a fresh creative aesthetic. Digital Illustration ...

This was the first in a series of books, which showcase the world's top photographers in a given genre. The World's Top Photographers: Landscape was published to great acclaim in 2003, while forthcoming books include Portraits and Sports. Stunning images from acclaimed wildlife photographers are brought together for the first time in this collection. The book features images of birds, mammals, fish, insects, and reptiles from all over the world. ...

What is Typography? is the ultimate compact guide to the discipline that lies at the epicenter of design and communication.
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This book features a fascinating collection of some of the most innovative tables, chairs and lights ever designed; those that push the boundaries of imagination, art, and design.
This is a must for any designer interested in not only beautiful and often innovative design, but how such furniture is constructed. Taking 50 of each of these objects (tables, chairs, and lights), this book follows the furniture maker from original brief through to ...

A cornucopia of excellent graphic design overflows from the pages of this global reference book, now in its 11th year. Designers exhibit their work, detailing all the aspects that have contributed to their success. Design professionals, students, art directors, and other buyers of art will find the evolution of latest trends and techniques in graphic design worldwide handily divided by subject and listed by country. 1,000 color illustrations. ...

An examination of famous editorial projects. It provides an overview of the entire working process, from juggling creative elements such as photography, typography, text and illustration, to dealing with constraints and demands from editors, publishers, advertisers, repro houses and printers. ...