The American-born Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890–1954) was one of the outstanding graphic artists of his generation. Arriving in England, via Germany and France, in 1913, he chanced to meet Frank Pick, publicity manager for the London Underground, and began producing the posters for which he is now famous. The Design series presents introductions to some of the great names in British book design, illustration and typography. Each book is exceptionally well illustrated, with fine reproductions accompanied by a concise and informative essay on a designer’s career or a significant moment in the history of 20th-century design.

One of several women textile designers at the Wiener Werkstätte in the 1930s, Josephine Groag (1903–86) fled anti-Semitism in Austria in 1939. Settled in London, she became influential in the renaissance of pattern design that began after the Second World War and continued into the 1950s and 1960s. This volume from the Textile Design series comprises illustrated essays on aspects of Groag’s work followed by a magnificent gallery of over 90 full-page reproductions of her designs.

Alexander Rodchenko (1891–1953) was a central figure in the Russian Constructivist art movement: a radical activist, a pioneer of photomontage and a theorist, re-examining the place of art in the post-Revolution, classless society. This volume focuses on his graphic work for book jackets, posters and advertisements. The Design series presents introductions to some of the great names in British book design, illustration and typography. Each book is exceptionally well illustrated, with fine reproductions accompanied by a concise and informative essay on a designer’s career or a significant moment in the history of 20th-century design.

The 1951 Festival of Britain was a celebration of the end of post-war austerity and a showcase for British arts, science and trade for the future. This book examines the objects and printed ephemera produced to commemorate the Festival and features work by major designers, including the many variants of Abram Games’s Festival emblem.The Design series presents introductions to some of the great names in British book design, illustration and typography. Each book is exceptionally well illustrated, with fine reproductions accompanied by a concise and informative essay on a designer’s career or a significant moment in the history of 20th-century design.

Harold Curwen and Oliver Simon jointly ran the Curwen Press during its heyday, commissioning illustration and jacket design from outstanding artists such as Edward Bawden, Eric Ravilious, Paul Nash and Edward Ardizzone. This volume looks at the whole range of books and printed ephemera it produced between 1915 and the late 1930s. The Design series presents introductions to some of the great names in British book design, illustration and typography. Each book is exceptionally well illustrated, with fine reproductions accompanied by a concise and informative essay on a designer’s career or a significant moment in the history of 20th-century design.

Although known today mainly for his poster, costume and the stage sets for Nigel Playfair's 1920 production of The Beggar's Opera, Claud Lovat Fraser worked in a great variety of media including watercolours, caricature, fabric design, book illustration and the design of pattern-papers, particularly for the Curwen Press and Poetry Bookshop. The Design series presents introductions to some of the great names in British book design, illustration and typography. Each book is exceptionally well illustrated, with fine reproductions accompanied by a concise and informative essay on a designer’s career or a significant moment in the history of 20th-century design.

FHK Henrion was one of a distinguished group of graphic designers – refugees from Europe during the 1930s – who brought cutting edge design to England. As well as poster and exhibition designs, this book covers his work in corporate identity, creating iconic logos for companies such as Tate and Lyle, Blue Circle Cement and the National Theatre. The Design series presents introductions to some of the great names in British book design, illustration and typography. Each book is exceptionally well illustrated, with fine reproductions accompanied by a concise and informative essay on a designer’s career or a significant moment in the history of 20th-century design.

Best known for his cutlery and silverwares, David Mellor (1930–2009) referred to himself as an 'instinctive modernist' and his designs – particularly public commissions such as Abacus bus shelters, street lighting and litter bins – helped modernize the post-war British landscape. The Design series presents introductions to some of the great names in British book design, illustration and typography. Each book is exceptionally well illustrated, with fine reproductions accompanied by a concise and informative essay on a designer’s career or a significant moment in the history of 20th-century design.

A richly illustrated sourcebook, this journey through 3,000 years of pattern styles reveals geographical and cultural contrasts and connections from late Bronze Age metalwork motifs to 21st-century fashion design. Including a visual timeline, analyses of elements of pattern, biographies of the great innovators and examples from textiles, paintings, mosaics, engravings and architecture from around the world, the book provides an inspirational design resource and an expert guide to the history and development of pattern in art.

Arthur Sanderson set up as an importer of French wallpaper in London in 1860, but changing tastes and new technologies meant that he was soon producing his own designs and establishing a name that still stands for quality and taste in interior design today. This highly illustrated volume describes the development of the company and its products from the Arts and Crafts style of its early wallpapers to mid-20th-century, modernist-influenced designs and today's interpretations of classic patterns. Slightly off-mint.

The widely influential Art Deco style perhaps attained its highest expression in France, where the term was coined in the 1920s. With background essays, profiles of the leading artists and large-format photographs, this exhibition catalogue examines over 80 masterpieces from the collection held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Examples include furniture, textiles, interiors and decorative objects by French-based designers such as René Lalique, Jean Dunand, Raoul Dufy and Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.

This well-illustrated small volume is a personal reflection on two influential designers by the award-winning writer AS Byatt. Morris, the Victorian medievalist and champion of traditional crafts, and Fortuny, the aristocratic Spanish fashion designer of the 1920s, share a similar reverence for historic models and Byatt finds points of connection and inspiration, picking out themes and reflecting on their influences and the sincerity of their art. Slightly off-mint and felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge

This introduction to consumer goods, packaging and posters created in China follows the country’s design industry over the last century. An opening essay explores the role of product development in driving manufacturing and the economy, before a closer look at over 80 items including clocks, glassware and kitchen appliances reveals the changing needs of the population, as well as tastes and trends.

This illustrated history by the Olympic gold medallist and influential bicycle designer follows the evolution of the machine from the invention of pedals and the double-diamond frame through to the modern derailleur and electronic gearing. It profiles riders and designers who spearheaded breakthrough designs and discusses the way that modern commuters and off-road bikers have inspired new materials and modifications.

From Chanel's iconic Little Black Dress to Kylie Minogue's gold hot pants, fashion history is full of influential turning points. This volume, illustrated with watercolour art, looks at the cultural impact of 100 such 'moments', detailing key facts about each garment and its designer and explaining why it was ground-breaking. Slightly off-mint.

Paula Reed presents an illustrated guide to fifty of the most definitive sartorial moments of the 1970s – from Bianca Jagger in Halston, Diane von Furstenberg's first wrap dress and David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust to the rise of punk and Biba – offering an analysis of each look in the context of the decade's influence on recent high street and catwalk fashion.

Exploring the influence of Asian style, patterns, colour and textiles on European fashion and the changing culture of the 1920s, this catalogue accompanied an exhibition at the Baur Museum in Geneva. Its wealth of images include drawings by Parisienne fashion designers and photographs of Eastern fabrics, kimonos in particular, whose flowing style was a far cry from the restrictive corsets Western women had previously worn. Text in English and French.

This idiosyncratic selection of more than 50 scripts was first published in 1858 and features the characterful calligraphy found in manuscripts ranging from the 8th to the 17th century. The volume, which exerted a profound influence on the Victorian visual sensibility, is now reprinted in facsimile, with a brief commentary on each set of letterforms.

Featuring examples from Vogue, Life and The Face this review of some of the most interesting and influential magazine covers of the last 60 years is told through the thoughts and reminiscences of the editors, photographers and cover stars. Notable designs discussed include Demi Moore naked and pregnant for Vanity Fair and the National Geographic 'Afghan Girl'.

This resource book for students and designers begins with several chapters that function as a how-to guide to the process of design, covering topics such as inspiration, choosing a typeface and colour scheme, and working with grids. It then presents case studies, updated since the original 2005 edition to feature the work of international designers, with texts explaining the techniques they employ.

Despite their apparent simplicity, logos can be challenging to create as they task designers with summing up a brand in a way that resonates instantly with the public. This fifth volume in the comprehensive LogoLounge series includes 2,000 examples organized by categories such as ‘Typography’, ‘Nature’ or ‘Food’ and discusses in more detail the branding of companies including Quantas and Walmart.

Now a cultural phenomenon thanks to huge cinematic success, Marvel Comics began in 1939 when the then-named Timely Comics introduced its first superheroes, Human Torch and Sub-marine. This slip-cased volume is a colourful journey through Marvel’s varied history, with hundreds of illustrations and commentary from luminaries including Steve Ditko, Todd Macfarlane and Alex Ross.

‘The undisputed king of catwalk photography’, Chris Moore has spent over 50 years working on fashion shoots around the world. This collection of hundreds of his images reflects changes in the fashion industry as well as clothing, from posed models in couture Chanel outfits on the streets of Paris in the 1960s to the supermodels of the 1990s and the theatricality of modern catwalk shows by designers including Balenciaga, Gucci and Louis Vitton.

This highly illustrated study examines the part played by persuasive and subversive graphic art in protest movements. Tracing the genre's roots in the satirical sketches of previous centuries, example posters, cartoons and logos demonstrate notable designs, from the political agitation of the 1920s to the counter culture movements of the 1960s and more recent climate protests and social activism.

Comprising four A–Z sections, this comprehensive, well-designed guide covers the classification of typefaces from Albertus to Zapfino; the anatomy of letterforms; signs and symbols from @ to ¥; and the ‘typographer’s toolkit’ for organizing type on the page.

Profiling 41 contemporary German creative professionals and studios through short interviews and illustrated showcases, this volume presents a comprehensive overview of the country’s scene in the 21st century through the work of artists such as graphic designer Karl Anders, editorial design studio Herburg Weiland and typographers Philipp Hubert and Sebastian Fischer.