Queens Noir Edited by ROBERT KNIGHTLY

New In Paperback $15.95 Akashic Books ISBN-10: 1933354402

Brand-new stories by: Denis Hamill, Malachy McCourt, Maggie Estep, Megan Abbott, Robert Knightly, Liz Martinez, Jill Eisenstadt, Mary Byrne, Tori Carrington, Shailly P. Agnihotri, K.j.a. Wishnia, Victoria Eng, Alan Gordon, Beverly Farley, Joe Guglielmelli, and Glenville Lovell.

Mixed Up Fairy Tales by HILARY ROBINSON & NICK SHARRATT

New In Paperback $11.95 Hodder Headline ISBN-10: 0340875585

This hilarious split-page novelty book allows the reader to mix and match different combinations of fairy tales creating thousands of outlandish stories. Do you know the story of the ugly duckling who was bossed around by two horrid stepsisters and climbed a beanstalk at the top of which was a bowl of porridge? Or Snow White, who was laughed at by ducks and fell asleep in Baby Bear’s bed after eating Little Red Riding Hood’s granny? Illustrated by award-winner Nick Sharratt, this ingenious split-page book lets children create their own fractured fairy tales—and they may even find some surprisingly sensible ones along the way. Colorful, quirky, fun—a guaranteed giggle maker for kids and parents alike!

The Mog Collection by JUDITH KERR

New In Paperback (6) Slipcase Bound. $35.00 HarperCollins ISBN-10: 0007259441

Magnum Magnum Edited by BRIGITTE LARDINOIS

New In Hardcover $225.00 - 10% Thames & Hudson ISBN-10: 0500543429

Since its founding in 1947 by Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger, and David “Chim” Seymour, Magnum Photos, the legendary co-operative, has powerfully chronicled the peoples, cultures, events, and issues of the time.

Magnum Magnum brings together the best work, celebrating the vision, imagination, and brilliance of Magnum photographers, both the acknowledged greats of photography in the twentieth century—among them Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, Eve Arnold, Marc Riboud, and Werner Bischof—and the modern masters and rising stars of our time, such as Martin Parr, Susan Meiselas, Alec Soth, and Donovan Wylie. And it shows the work at a breathtaking scale: the vast page size of Magnum Magnum—12¾ by 15¾—gives the photos an impact never seen before in book form.

Organized by photographer, the book harks back to the agency’s early days and the spirit that made it such a unique and creative environment, one in which each of the four founding members picture-edited the others’ photographs. Here a current Magnum photographer selects and critiques six key works by each of the sixty-nine featured photographers, with a commentary explaining the rationale behind the choice.

This groundbreaking publication is at once a permanent record of iconic images from the last sixty years and an insight, as seen through the critical eyes and minds of Magnum photographers, into what makes a memorable photograph. This first edition of Magnum Magnum will become one of the great collectibles—an essential book for anyone interested in photography or the world depicted by it. 400+ photographs in color and duotone.

Tricks with Trees: Growing, Manipulating and Pruning by IVAN HICKS & RICHARD ROSENFELD, With Photographs by JO WHITWORTH

New In Hardcover $37.00 - 10% Anova Books ISBN-10: 1862057346

Trees are an underappreciated and underused aspect of the garden; their “bendy” form means they can be manipulated and pruned into fantastic shapes, which can transform a garden from ordinary to entirely unique. This guide shows how trees and shrubs can be turned into practical and fun towers for children to play in; bent over as pliable saplings to create bridges, arches, tunnels, and temples; planted in semicircles or pairs to create arbors and arches; or even transformed into conceptual sculptures. Accessible and practical, the text is accompanied by the author’s original concept sketches and a wealth of beautiful photos of the end results. The book also discusses the many forms that are possible and includes tricks suitable for the urban gardener or those with small balconies or terraces. With many simple tricks and quick ideas, as well as more challenging projects, readers will be inspired to view trees and shrubs as potential design aspects of any garden.

LOGO by MICHAEL EVAMY

New In Paperback $40.00 Laurence King ISBN-10: 185669528X

The logo bible, this book provides graphic designers with an indispensable reference source for contemporary logo design. More than 1300 logos are grouped according to their focal form, symbol, and graphic associations into 75 categories such as crosses, stars, crowns, animals, people, handwritten, illustrative type, etc. To emphasize the visual form of the logos, they are shown predominantly in black and white. By sorting a vast, international array of current logotypes ranging from those of small, design-led businesses to global brands the book offers design consultancies a ready resource to draw on in the research phase of identity projects. Logos are also indexed alphabetically by name of company/designer and by industrial sector, making it easy to piece together a picture of the state of the identity art in any client’s marketplace.

Streetwear: The Insider’s Guide by STEVEN VOGEL

New In Paperback $25.00 Chronicle Books ISBN-10: 0811860361

The first definitive guide to clothes inspired by urban youth culture, written and produced by those involved in this fast-growing fashion force, Streetwear offers an insider’s view of this subculture phenomenon-cum-industry. Hundreds of sketches, graphics, and photos present an encyclopedic overview of street style and fashion, while candid interviews bring together more than forty leading streetwear designers from around the world. Streetwear focuses not only on designers, but also on the magazines, Web publishers, and creative agencies that help drive these trends today. With its unique access and detailed reference section, Streetwear is the new bible for urban culture enthusiasts, documenting the appeal of a style that has exploded across the globe.

This Means This, This Means That: A User’s Guide to Semiotics by SEAN HALL

$25.00

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Laurence King (October 4, 2022)
• ISBN-10: 1856695212

Semiotics is the theory of signs. Signs are amazingly diverse: from simple road signs that point to a destination, to smoke that warns us of fire, to the culturally-conditioned symbols buried within art and literature. Our reading of signs is very much a part of everyday life. Yet semiotics is often perceived as a mysterious science. This introductory book decodes the mystery of semiotics using visual examples instead of abstract theory. Divided into 75 key semiotic concepts, each section of the book begins with a single image or sign, accompanied by a question that invites us to interpret what we are seeing. Turning the page, we can compare our response with the theory behind the sign. In this way, we actively engage in creative thinking. Read straight through or dipped into regularly, this book provides practical examples of how meaning is made in contemporary culture.