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This book carefully selects 20 contemporary embroidery artists and showcases their delicate artworks together with in-depth and thematic interviews, making it not only a feast for the eyes but a practical guidebook for those who are looking to be inspired. It includes an international cast of skilled practitioners who delight the eyes with a visual feast of landscapes, architecture, animals, plants, typography, patterns and more. With the basics of embroidery introduced in the beginning, the book is also friendly to newcomers to the craft. Featured artists Artemis, Sarah K. Benning, Jordan Goetz, Mina Ivanova, Mayuka Morimoto, Elena Obando, Olga Prinku, Erika Sugano and many more.

A spectacular compilation of the best contemporary fonts utilizing Chinese Characters or Hanzi, and their application across a wide array of design projects. In use for thousands of years and adapted for numerous other languages, these logograms are remarkably resilient when it comes to creation and manipulation. Asian Typography showcases this with over 100 works from Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, which all exhibit extreme innovation. From branding collateral to logo creation, print and poster design, all facets of graphic design are explored. The ultimate chapter looks to the future with experimental typography that pushes the boundaries of this ancient system with ingenuity and respect.

In an age where most everything is mass-produced and technology has become the filter through which we experience much of life, there is a growing appreciation of the handmade. From scented soaps to designer jeans, leather wallets to jewellery, furniture to bicycles, we place more value in goods that were crafted by hand, feeling a human connection. Handmade Art explores the art and artists who exemplify the movement through the skill of their craftsmanship and their creative vision.

Many have discovered the joys of living with indoor plants. They contribute not only to a healthier environment, but with proper styling, add a nice element to interior design schemes. For some living in more urban settings it is a matter of necessity, as home gardens are rare. For others living in more rural or suburban surroundings it is a matter of choice. Aesthetica Botanica visits the homes of artists, florists, gardeners and other plant enthusiasts who exemplify green living and are happy to share their stories and tips on caring for and decorating with plants.

Traditional tattoo art is rapidly changing, moving away from time worn or played out motifs and experimenting with new styles, icons and subject matter. Driven both by the artists themselves and their clients' needs, the work is original and surprising and runs the gamut from fine line illustration and pointillism to blackout tattoos that take the place of clothing. The themes are varied from personal mantras or interests to meaningful portraits and memorials. Others are simply fantastic art, whether wholly created by the tattooist or as homage to a favourite artist.