The stunning, specially commissioned cover illustrations are one of the great joys of the New Naturalist series, lending it a distinctive style which has inspired nature enthusiasts for many decades.

Beginning with a look at the legacy of over 70 seminal designers from the last 120years and the key fashion pieces that defined each decade, this book looks at how to separate vintage clothing from that which is antique, retro or simply secondhand, as well as hints and tips on what to look for and how to haggle when you find it.

A vibrant portrait of two key British fashion designers of the 1960s, the scene that surrounded them, and the part they played in creating it.

Examines the history of the evolution of the modern suit from the days of 19th century bespoke to the mass industrialisation of the early part of the 20th century. This book helps readers see how the uniform of the ruling classes became the utilitarian outfit of the worker.

Presents the history of the British war comic book genre, from the first publications to appear in the 1880s to the last titles to appear in the 1990s. This book charts the evolution of military history in warfare as children lived through it, relating to actual events such as the Western Front in 1914-18, and the rise of the Nazis.

* Vogue covers throughout the magazine's history - the epitome of elegance and sophisticated glamour

This amusing and highly informative photographic journey reveals the idiosyncrasy and inventiveness that characterize the construction of the humble toilet around the globe. Along the way, the reader encounters every possible permutation, from the traditional English 'thunderbox' to the Swazi thatched 'beehive' hut, and discovers the fascinating cultural and historical differences that can make ..

Describing himself as a visual jackdaw , master designer Alan Fletcher has spent a lifetime collecting images, useless information, quotations and scraps that take his fancy. This work distills this collection into a quirky and entertaining feast for the eyes and the mind.

A commentary on the emotional attachment that various key fashion personalities from designers, celebrities, models, photographers, and fashion editors have with the one thing that is treasured in their memory or wardrobe: their Favourite Dress. It explores how a dress can be a creative statement, a symbol of celebration, power, and individuality.

Features useful stages of research and translation into design ideas. This book discusses elements such as the brief and the constraints it can place on the research and design process. It explains the importance of identifying your target market and understanding the different levels and genres of fashion.

An insider guide to the complexities of graphic design practice and thinking. It offers advice on the fundamental topics and issues that face designers in their daily lives, looking at everything from kerning to presenting; from budgeting to dealing with rejection; from annual reports to interface design.

Following the format of The Art Book , this volume looks at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. It contains an A-Z guide to the 500 most important names in fashion since the 1860s, from Coco Chanel and Issey Miyake, to Richard Avedon and Helmut Newton.

Full colour reproductions of the classic Eagle cutaways

Of all the riches of the sixteenth-century European nobleman, none spoke more powerfully of his heroism, wealth and taste than his armour, clothing and weapons. This book looks at the suits designed to kill, protect and impress.

The most gifted textile designer of her generation, Shirley Craven won a string of awards during the 1960s. This book celebrates her remarkable achievements at Hull Traders and documents her arresting hand screen-printed furnishing fabrics in full.

A hilariously absurd graphic collection.

Jean-Paul Goude is one of the worlds most brilliant and unorthodox imagemakers. This book assembles a collection of advertising artwork he created over a ten-year period for Galeries Lafayette, Paris' most celebrated department store.

The last seventy years of British fashion through the eye's of one designer.

Suitable for art and fashion professionals, this book offers an overview of the development of fashion.

In February 1747, Selima the tabby fell into a Chinese porcelain tub in Horace Walpole's Mayfair house and never returned to dry land. This book presents the true history of the event, and offers a look at the social and cultural life of the period.