David Larkin Livres

Peacock Press/Bantam Book, 1977. Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Numerous full page color plates. Edited by David Larkin. Withg an elegy by Hildegarde Flanner. ; Tight, clean and crisp. A gently read book in excellent condition. No inscriptions. No remainder mark. Not ex-library. As New.

Book by Coleman, Roger

Chris Mayger's illustrations are seen all over the world on specially commissioned book covers and in magazines. His paintings depict the adventure of sail, steam, sea battles and discovery.Full of the changing moods of the sea, the action of the ships and men who move with it, this artist's work is always exciting.

Shaker is an illustrated exploration of the unique lifestyle of the American Shaker celibate religious communities founded in the 18th century by an English Quaker, Ann Lee. A major feature of Shaker life was the emphasis on self-sufficientcy: houses, farm buildings, furniture, tools, utensils, clothes and textiles - all were hand-made according to a craft tradition that linked form and function with godly virtues of plainess, simplicity and fitness. The beautiful objects that resulted are not only now highly valued as collector's pieces but also as sources of inspiration for contemporary design-makers.

Greetings have the power to evoke strong the cheer spread by a seasonal or holiday greeting card, or the joy of receiving a party invitation. This important media needs the right design to complement the message. The beautifully photographed color images include wedding invitations, birth announcements, event invitations, promotional cards, and more. The originality and innovation of the designers are revealed through non-traditional sizes, creative shapes, and unusual materials-from air fresheners to metal plates to elegant handmade paper. The Best Invitation, Card, and Announcement Design is a showcase for all occasions, presenting the best in greeting and announcements created by some of the most talented people in the international design industry.

The American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) exerted a unique influence on the architecture of the first half of the 20th century. This volume presents the whole range of his extraordinarily profilic output and shows clearly how his view of the world was a common factor throughout the rich diversity of his oeuvre. From his early prairie houses to the Guggenheim Museum in New York, Frank Lloyd Wright saw man as the focal point of an architecture closely bound up with nature.

Devoted to the origins, elements, and forms of this graceful, efficient style.