James Bird gibt mit The Brave sein Romandebüt. Bird, gebürtig aus Kalifornien und mit Ojibwe-Abstammung, ist auch ein etablierter Drehbuchautor und Regisseur von Independent-Filmen, bekannt für seinen visuell fesselnden Stil und seine tiefgründigen Erkundungen der menschlichen Erfahrung. Sein erzählerischer Ansatz verbindet oft eindringliche Bilder mit aufschlussreichem Kommentar.
Originally published in 1857, this reprint presents a classic work that has stood the test of time. It captures the essence of its era, offering readers a glimpse into the historical context and themes prevalent during that period. The book maintains its original charm and authenticity, making it a valuable addition for both collectors and new readers interested in literary history.
Designing the Beautiful Game
The design story of soccer, from stadium planning to team badges Soccer is unquestionably the world’s most popular sport, with a dedicated fan base and truly international reach. It is also a significant industry, with European soccer alone being estimated to hold a value of $30 billion in 2016. How did soccer evolve to be such a significant part of our cultural landscape, and what role has design played in shaping the sport?This catalog―the first of its kind―explores the design story behind soccer, unpicking how design has been used to push the game to its technical and emotional limits. From the master-planning of the world’s most significant stadiums to the innovative materials used in today’s boots, the graphic design of team badges and the grassroots initiatives pushing back against the sport’s commercialization, this book provides a rare insight into the people and processes that have made soccer what it is today.Accompanying the Design Museum exhibition of the same name, this book features informed and sometimes provocative contributions from figures across the world of football and design, from analyst Statman Dave and broadcaster Martin Tyler to architect Jacques Herzog and Adidas vice president Sam Handy.
A middle-grade novel by James Bird about a boy sent to his Ojibwe family to straighten out his life.