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All too often we see modern architecture presented as an unattainable luxury. This book shows projects with modest budgets of $120 or even $51 per square foot. In doing so it fills a gap left by most architecture books. Don’t be suprised if you end up building one in the woods and take up writing design manifestos. You can pick it up here
If you’re a film title fan like us, chances are you’ve visited sites like Art of the Title and are hungry for more. The book has over 300 pages filled with frames and comes with a DVD. Order it here
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The world renowned Saatchi Gallery in London is preparing to release it’s first retrospective book titled “The Saatchi Opus” in February 2009. Coming in at a scant 850 pages, the book chronicles some of the most important artist of the last to decades Lucien Freud, Damien Hirst, and Zhang Xiaoghang. The text includes essays by leading art critics Richard Cork and Brian Sewell, Sir Norman Rosenthal, former Secretary of Exhibitions at The Royal Academy of Art, and actor Steve Martin.
The Saatchi Opus is limited to 950 copies all signed by Mr. Saatchi himself. We’re guessing there’s some images you won’t ever see any where else (if you’ve ever tried to find a Lucien Freud print you know what I’m talking about). The exclusivity is included in the price tag, pre-publication price is £1,950 ($3,188). But since this is really a piece of art in and of itself, we’re guessing it will be worth double that in 5 years if you can find some one willing to part with it.
Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canadian designer James White is charging full steam ahead, constantly producing new work. We’ve wrangled up some select pieces which represent some his most recent contributions. What is most compelling about his work is his diversity of style. White recently published a collection of work spanning from his ethereal cosmic scenes to his geo-focused poster design. A hard cover copy of Signalnoise can be purchased here for $41.95.
This pop-up book will be available in the US on October 14th. You can pre-order it pretty reasonably here
The book features the work of close to thirty architects and their work with prefab. As much as being a book about prefab, this book could be helpful to anyone studying small modern floorplans (each project shows a small diagram of its plan). Paperback, 160 pages, and 10.9 x 9.8 x 0.6 inches. The book can be picked up here
Charley Harper is the subect of a new book edited by Todd Oldham. The book chronicles his playfully modern work from 1950-1975. The book is a hefty 17.3 x 12.2 inches and 420 pages. Sadly, Charley died last month at the age of 84. For those in Los Angeles, a book signing will take place tonight with Todd Oldham at Hennessey and Ingalls from 7-9 PM.
The book is available here
This new book from Die Gestalten contains close to 300 pages of contemporary illustration. The work is then categorized as the editors attempt to label the many styles and techniques.
Includes work by Brazilian Adhemas Batista, Big Active, and National Forest Design among others. Definately worth picking up.
Pick up the hardcover here
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In a culture as polite and proper as Japan, we’re happy to find a little naughtyness lying just below the surface. If you we’re a fan of Joan Sinclair’s book Pink Box, you’ll probably be making a reservation at Misty Keaseler’s “Love Hotels: The Hidden Fantasy Rooms of Japan
No one apparently can get there fetish on quite like the Japanese as is made evident by “The Subway Room” (above left), “The Rocking Horse Room”, and “The Disco Room”, the last of which is covered with mirrors on nearly every surface for your viewing pleasure.
The Jeremyville Sessions focuses on the rise of collaborative projects as the new art movement of the 21st century. With the rise of internet communication and technology, disparate designers from all over the world - folks that would otherwise never have worked together - are able to creatively share ideas and projects. Using his own experiences as a case study, Jeremyville showcases collaborative projects that he has worked on with over 300 artists and companies - covering a variety of mediums from original art, apparel, animation, toys and more.
Collaborators include the likes of Beck, Gary Baseman, Geoff McFetridge, Shephard Fairey, Ben Watts, Saiman Chow, Circus Punks, UNKL, and STRANGEco, just to name a few.
The book also includes a fold out poster, die cut sticker sheet, DVD featuring toy templates and animation, wallpapers, screensavers, a game, terviews, art shows, short movies, and if that isn’t enough, a signed original drawing by Jeremyville when you buy the book at from his site.
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