Houses of worship have served as a benchmark for the heights of human achievement since time immemorial—the more noble the holy shrine, the more noble the society. Over the centuries civilizations have considered their own worth against the splendor of the local religious structure, and built to exacting standards and to scales previously unimaginable, and empires have asserted their dominance over lands and populations by virtue of the holy structures erected. This is particularly true in Islam, a religion whose structures proliferated across the known world of the “Islamic Golden Age,” coterminous with the West’s “Dark Ages.” The birth of geometry and the invention of the double dome are but two inventions that contributed to the architectural splendor of the mosque. However, the mosque is much more than just a house of worship. It plays a complex role as an institution in which religious instruction is often given and a social center in which marriages and community meetings can take place. Wherever the mosque is built, it strives to be integrated into the sociological and urban landscape. It also plays the role of informing the architecture of the surrounding city and influencing its inhabitants. While all mosques stem from a common tradition of reverence, differing sects, regions and practices have led to many innovations and novel architectural forms. Mosques is the latest addition to the “Ultimate collection,” and is a journey though centuries and continents that brings readers to the threshold of 100 of the world’s most historically significant buildings that are home to worshippers of the fastest growing, and second largest, religion in the world.

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Bernard O’Kane is Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at the American University in Cairo, where he has been teaching since 1980. He has also been a visiting professor at Harvard University and the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of Timurid Architecture in Khurasan (1987), Studies in Persian Art and Architecture (1995), Early Persian Painting: Kalila and Dimna Manuscripts of the Late Fourteenth Century (2003), The World of Islamic Art (2007), The Appearance of Persian on Islamic Art (2009), The Illustrated Guide to the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo (2012) and The Mosques of Egypt (2016).

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Product Sku: 56243355; Color Code: 000 “Every thought I think is creating my future.” So begin the 52 affirmations of Ani Trime, a beloved teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition who began her own life as a gruff, plainspoken West Virginian. Noted for her sense of humor and her no-nonsense style of spiritual practice, Trime believed that anyone could learn to loosen the grip of negative thoughts by cultivating more healing, helpful ways of thinking in the garden of the mind. This practical approach to fostering peace and positivity is at the heart of these accessible, enlightening and uplifting affirmations, one for each week of the year, that will resonate with everyone. Collected in a pocket-size volume with original illustrations, this little volume will be an essential companion wherever you go. Paperback; 2019, Storey Publishing, LLC. Size - 136 pages - Dimensions: 3.9”l x 0.6”w x 4.9”h

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Named one of the most anticipated cookbooks by The New York Times, Food & Wine, Epicurious, Eater, Grub Street, The New Yorker, Delish, The Forward and TheKitchn. Named one of the Best Healthy Cookbooks Fall 2018 by MindBodyGreen. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Sunset magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Food52, Buzzfeed, and A Splendid Table. "Quite simply beautiful food-wide-ranging, inspiring, and infused with an enlivening and generous sensibility." —Nigella Lawson, author of At My Table Season by Nik Sharma features delicious and intriguing recipes plus 270 of the most beautiful photographs ever seen in a cookbook. The bold flavors of Indian cooking combine with familiar ingredients and recipes of the American South and California in fresh ways. Find 100 easy-to-cook recipes, including: 
- Deviled Eggs with Creamy Tahini and Za’atar 
- Caprese Salad with Sweet Tamarind Dressing 
- Steak with Orange Peel and Coriander 
- Roasted Young Carrots with Sesame, Chili, and Nori 
- Chat Masala-Grilled Pork Chops 
- Spicy Chocolate Chip-Hazelnut Cookies 
- Apple Masala Chai Cake 
- Pomegranate Moscow Mule Season introduces home cooks to a new way to cook and think about flavor. More than a modern Indian cookbook, it walks readers through the range of healthy ingredients, techniques, and cooking with spices including turmeric, saffron, and za’atar in the warm and clear style familiar to fans of Nik’s award-winning food blog, A Brown Table. Rest assured there is nothing intimidating here. Season, like Nik, welcomes everyone to the table!

Pages: 288 pp;

Format: Hardcover

Publication: October 2018

ISBN: 9781452163994

Nik Sharma is the writer, photographer, and recipe developer behind the critically acclaimed blog, A Brown Table. His meteoric rise in the food scene has brought him two IACP Digital Media Awards and a Saveur Best Food Blog Award finalist spot. Nik’s visual food column for the San Francisco Chronicle, A Brown Kitchen, runs weekly in print and online.

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Dump Truck, Bulldozer, Cement Truck, Excavator, Crane Truck, and much more! This classic matching game includes 72 cards with all the features of a busy construction site as its vehicles work, get washed up, and go to sleep after a hard day. Children will delight in the energetic illustrations as they develop memory, concentration, and matching skills.

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This cookbook is an indispensable reference for modern couples looking to spend quality time together in the kitchen. Inside are more than 130 recipes for both classic and contemporary cooking that are perfect for day-to-day Ã  deux and special occasions with family and friends. More than a collection of recipes, The Newlywed Cookbook is also a guide to domestic bliss. Author Sarah Copeland, a newlywed herself, knows that sourcing, cookingâas well as sharing food together at the tableâmakes for a happy couple! This beautiful and sophisticated contemporary cookbook is the new go-to for brides and grooms.

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Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.
As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton’s personal and business archives.
Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics.

Packed with never-before-seen photographs and classic memorabilia
Explores personal stories, candid insights, and myriad memories behind the songs

Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics reveals the stories and memories that have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and social and international boundaries.
Containing rare photos and memorabilia from Parton’s archives, this book is a show- stopping must-have for every Dolly Parton fan.

Learn the history behind classic Parton songs like “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” “I Will Always Love You,” and more.
The perfect gift for Dolly Parton fans (everyone loves Dolly!) as well as lovers of music history and country

Add it to the shelf with books like Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton, The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles, and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen.

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Live Life Colorfully is a quirky, illustrated mix of inspiring words, tips and tricks, and challenges from award-winning artist, designer, and creative director Jason Naylor. This colorful book is based on one of his strongest messages, Live Life Colorfully , and will inspire everyone who picks it up.

Find the silver living, taste the rainbow, and colorize your life with this vibrant book
Filled with bright, colorful illustrations
Sure to motivate anyone who needs a boost

Naylor spreads joy and kindness around the globe using his signature bright colors and even brighter messages with typography, illustration, and large-scale worldwide murals. Live Life Colorfully is a succinct way to say, "Be yourself, be brave, be proud of who you are, be kind, be loving, be happy, and be colorful."

An inspiring book with a little bit of edge and a lot of confidence
Taking a moment to deliberately notice colors in the world around you can significantly enhance your moment, your day, and your life.
Perfect pick-me-up gift for self-help, motivation, and happiness seekers, as well as lovers of pop art and bright colors
Add it to the shelf with books like 52 Lists for Happiness: Weekly Journaling Inspiration for Positivity, Balance, and Joy by Moorea Seal, Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon, and Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration by Meera Lee Patel

Live Life Colorfully

Bestselling format! Looking for new ways to connect with your sweetie? Look no further than this cute, compact tin filled with 50 unique, romantic ideas for date night! 
- The colorful, petite tins are perfect for slipping into a purse or pocket for on-the-go fun. Also makes a thoughtful, unique gift or stocking stuffer 
- A great gift for a recently engaged or newly dating couple—or buy it for yourself to rekindle romance! 
- Tin box with lift-off lid, 51 cards, full-color printing throughout

On-the-go Amusements: 50 Sweet Things To Do On A Date

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This colorfully illustrated, guided travel journal encourages users to explore the easily overlooked and wonderful everyday details encountered while traveling, whether near or far away. Packed with unique and fulfilling journeys that can be undertaken in any city, as well as prompts to record every whimsical discovery, each page is a surprise. Other features include: plenty of space to capture addresses, itineraries, reviews, and tips from locals; a reference section with time zones, measurements, and other relevant information; graphic pages for note taking; and a back pocket for collecting ephemera. Filled with appealing illustrations and unexpected inspirations, this quirky journal is sure to bring out the adventurer in every traveler.

I Was Here Journal

This racy game of Truth or Dare features 100 seductions that will heat up any couple’s love life in the bedroom and beyond. The red-hot box comes with 50 sticks to be pulled one at a time, revealing a sexy truth on one side and a dirty dare on the other. The perfect gift for those looking for some naughty action, Sexy Truth or Dare is sure to inspire many passion-filled nights.

Sexy Truth Or Dare

Following the bestselling Farts: A Spotter's Guide series (over one million copies sold!), this hilarious field guide covers 10 different types of belches through text, illustrations, and sound. Filled with shameless body-related humor, Burps: A Connoisseur's' Guide identifies the characteristics, habitat, voice, and tasting notes" of each gassy oral emission. The sound of each burp is reproduced with alarming accuracy through an attached battery-powered belch machine.

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The 1940s ushered in an era of musical experimentation and innovation at the Walt Disney Studios. Artists from all over the world flocked to California to be part of the magic, and their groundbreaking styles influenced such classics as Dumbo and Bambi as well as shaped the masterpieces that followed such as Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan.
For this volume, author Didier Ghez has unearthed hundreds of enchanting images—from early sketches to polished concepts for iconic features—by five exceptional artists who shaped the style of the Studio's animation during this period of unbridled creativity.
With evocative descriptions and excerpts from the artists' journals and autobiographies, this magnificent collection offers a rare look at the visionaries who breathed life into some of the most beloved films of our time.

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New York Times Bestseller Dumpty: The Age of Trump in Verse is Volume 1 of a satirical poetry collection from award-winning actor and bestselling author John Lithgow. Chronicling the last few raucous years in American politics, Lithgow takes readers verse by verse through the history of Donald Trump's presidency.

Lampoons the likes of Betsy DeVos, William Barr, Rudy Giuliani, and dozens more.
Illustrated from cover to cover with Lithgow's never-before-seen line drawings.
Draws inspiration from A. A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, and even Mother Goose.
Great for fans of A Very Stable Genius by Mike Luckovich, Win Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don't Matter by Scott Adams, and The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

The poems collected in Dumpty draw inspiration from A. A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Mother Goose, and many more.
A feat of laugh-out-loud lyrical storytelling, this timely volume is bound to bring joy to poetry lovers, political junkies, and Lithgow fans alike.

Dumpty

Everyone has a story to tell. Sharing that story can change you, your community, or even the world. But how do you start? This inspirational guide invites readers to unlock their truth and share it, whether in a TED talk, a blog post, or a conversation with their loved ones. Storytelling coaches Heather Box and Julian Mocine-McQueen reveal how to embrace the power of personal storytelling in a series of easy steps. Their practical and motivating advice fills this charming hardcover, which features a textured cover with glittering foil stamping, and colored paper printed with metallic ink on the interior. It's a meaningful gift and a powerful reminder that stories matter.

How Your Story Sets You Free

Affirmators! Tarot Deck: For Magical Guidance From The Universe To Help You Help Yourself - Without The Self-helpy-ness By Suzi Barrett

Product Sku: 53353686; Color Code: 000 For 25 years, Supreme's skateboard collaborations have represented an iconic intersection between art and skate culture, ultimately birthing an entire phenomenon of skateboard art. This book features original images of all decks, including ultra-rare and unreleased pieces such as the "LV" Cease-and-Desist series, the "Japan-only Jesus" and the Louis Vuitton X Supreme trunk, from the world's only complete collection, as well as "in-the-field" shots from noted photographers including Los Angeles-based @baariksgallery and Johannesburg's I See A Different You. Exploring the history of Supreme's artistic collaborations, from pieces with now-legendary contemporary artists including Kaws, Damien Hirst, Takashi Murakami, Christopher Wool, Jeff Koons and Richard Prince, as well as underground icons including Raymond Pettibon, Harmony Korine and Larry Clark, Art on Deck contains original photography, artist interviews and discussion from the design and fashion critic Byron Hawes. In a UO-exclusive edition. Hardcover; 2019, powerHouse Books. Size - 352 pages - Dimensions: 8.8”l x 10.8”h

Art On Deck: An Exploration Of Supreme Skateboards From 1998-2018 By Byron Hawes

Featuring foil-stamped calligraphy on the cover and metallic ink throughout, this journal is the place for recording the boldest and most brilliant of ideas.

Fucking Brilliant Journal

Plain, hardback books are transformed into beautiful, decorative displays. A five volume stack of decorative books with an inspirational quote from Benjamin Franklin, each book is deconstructed and reassembled by hand to create these eye-catching items.

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Product Sku: 57063802; Color Code: 000 Anthony Bourdain is a man of many appetites. For many years, first as a chef, later as a world-traveling chronicler of food and culture on his CNN series Parts Unknown, he made a profession of understanding the appetites of others. His first cookbook in more than ten years boils down forty-plus years of professional cooking and globe-trotting to a tight repertoire of personal favorites - dishes that everyone should (at least in Mr. Bourdain’s opinion) know how to cook. The resulting volume is a home-cooking, home-entertaining cookbook like no other, with personal favorites from his own kitchen and from his travels, translated into an effective battle plan that will help you terrify your guests with your breathtaking efficiency. Hardcover; 2016, Ecco. Size - 304 pages - Dimensions: 8.2”l x 1”w x 10.1”h

Appetites: A Cookbook By Anthony Bourdain & Laurie Woolever

A nightcap is the perfect way to end the night, and author Kara Newman knows just how to make them. This gifty, foil-accented book contains more than 40 cocktail recipes—some to keep the night going, some that will help ease you to sleep, some that can double as dessert, and some that can soothe the stomach after a hearty meal. There are classics like the sweet and creamy Brandy Alexander, new takes on old favorites like the Black Manhattan, which swaps an aperitif for the classic vermouth, and simple new ideas like the Open & Shut, which combines equal parts amaro and cognac for a slow sipper. Whatever kind of night it's been, Nightcap is the perfect way to top it off.

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Pope Francis I has shared his devotion to Mary with millions of Catholics. A timely follow-up to The Little Book of Saints and The Little Book of Angels, this treasure of a book offers an enlightening tribute to the Virgin Mary. The stories, miracles, and mysteries of Mary provide readers with inspiration, comfort, and a growing understanding of the history surrounding this religious icon. Beautifully illustrated with color lithographs from missals and prayer books, and elegantly packaged with a padded cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker, The Little Book of Mary makes a special gift for devotees of Mary, Easter, confirmation, first communion, and Mother's Day.

The Little Book Of Mary

Disney Princess Postcard Box is a vibrant box of 100 postcards celebrating all eleven official Disney Princesses. These unique Disney notecards include Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, and Merida. Featuring concept art—including some never-before-published work—as well as final frames and animation concept art, this beautiful collector’s item is sure to delight Disney fans of all ages.

Set into a gorgeous box with a satin ribbon
Fans can keep postcards to display or send them to loved ones to share the beauty

These postcards will bring joy to Disney fans that are looking for collectible artwork and never-before-seen images from Disney's past. This collection pays homage to some of Disney’s most beloved characters of all time in a format that’s easy to display and share, making for perfect Disney memorabilia.

A wonderful gift for fans of Disney and Disney Princesses, lovers of art and illustration, animation and concept art fans, and collectors of vintage postcards
Great for those who enjoyed The Art of Disney: The Renaissance and Beyond (1989 - 2014) and The Art of Disney: The Golden Age (1937-1961)

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Looking for the perfect way to say I love you to a special someone? From famed illustrators Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, the New York Times bestselling book Me Without You features countless cute color illustrations of scenarios that are simply incomplete without two. A uniquely charming gift for Valentineâs Day, anniversaries, or just because, readers will find themselves dipping into this beguiling book again and again.

Me Without You

From a rustic safari lodge to a luxurious Venetian palazzo, this is a true insider’s guide to the world’s finest hotels and travel experiences. This collection tells the story behind the design and decor of thirty-five rooms in the world’s most desirable hotels. With reviews by trusted tastemakers, including celebrity chefs, designers, and entrepreneurs, each featured room is presented alongside tips from those who have visited, with their recommendations for the unique features and experiences available at each hotel and within its surrounding area.
This curated collection has been selected by Mr & Mrs Smith, the world’s most discerning travel club, making it the perfect resource for those planning honeymoons, unforgettable vacations, and once-in-a-lifetime “bucket list” experiences.
Hardcover: 296 pages
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 1.2 x 10.9 inches

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Product Sku: 40925588; Color Code: 000 An icon of 1980s New York, Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) first made his name under the graffiti tag "SAMO", before establishing his studio practice and catapulting to fast fame at the age of 20. Although his career lasted barely a decade, he remains a cult figure of artistic social commentary, and a trailblazer in the mediation of graffiti and gallery art. Basquiat's work drew upon diverse sources and media to create an original and urgent artistic vocabulary, biting with critique against structures of power and racism. His practice merged abstraction and figuration, poetry and painting, while his influences spanned Greek, Roman, and African art, French poetry, jazz, and the work of artistic contemporaries such as Andy Warhol and Cy Twombly. The results are vivid, visceral mixtures of words, African emblems, cartoonish figures, daubs of bold color, and beyond. This book presents Basquiat's short but prolific career, his unique style, and his profound engagement with ever-relevant issues of integration and segregation, poverty and wealth. Published by Taschen. Content + Care - Imported Size - 96 pages - Dimensions: 8.5"l x .5"w x 10.4"h

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Batched with twine like a stack of sewing patterns, these three notebooks feature the original McCall's packaging of the 1960s and 1970s, with cute-as-a-button graphics and slogans. Blank and lined interior pages are sepia-toned and adorned with sewing motifs, inviting journalers to record project details or everyday musings.

Size: 6 x 8 1/2 in;

Pages: 3 notebooks, 64 pp;

Format: Notebooks

Publication: September 2014

ISBN: 9781452134819

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From roasting marshmallows to pulling kittens out of their hats, from eating dumplings to catching butterflies, cats are quite curious! Featuring adorable art, these correspondence cards are a great way to stay in touch, no matter the occasion. 
- CHARMING, DELIGHTFUL, ADORABLE CAT ART: These cards feature beautiful and colorful artwork of extremely cute cats doing human things, from eating dumplings to catching butterflies to roasting marshmallows—what's not to love? 
- GREAT FOR ALL OCCASIONS: Send these cards to the cat lover in your life for birthdays, thank-yous, congratulations, or just to stay in touch. 
- INCLUDES: 20 full-color flat cards (20 different designs) and 20 envelopes in box with hinged lid

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The Anxiety Journal: Exercises To Soothe Stress And Eliminate Anxiety Wherever You Are By Corinne Sweet

Learn the basics of chakra meditation in a fun and colorful way. Align your seven main chakras with easy activities designed to get those bad vibes out of your system.

easy to understand exercises
packed with 108 activities
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96 pages
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Original playing cards from internationally beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi! This standout deck of playing cards with art by the one and only Taro Gomi will keep all players engaged as they enjoy a variety of classic card games. From Crazy Eights to War to matching games, the possibilities for play are endless.

Support early learning and play all day with these delightfully expressive playing cards.
Suggestions and how-to-play instructions included inside the package
Featuring the four classic suits in a 54-card deck

Featuring an original cast of energetic characters in Taro Gomi's signature style, these colorful playing cards make it fun to play absolutely anything. Enjoy night after night of family-friendly card games while teaching your little one important skills like grouping and matching.

Ideal for children ages 4 and up
Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more
A great pick for preschool and kindergarten teachers looking for a crowd-pleasing set of playing cards for little students
Perfect for parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking a new, aesthetically pleasing spin on classic games

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Have you ever wondered...
What your mom thought the moment you were born?
Or where your daughter would go if she could go anywhere in the universe?

Thoughtful writing prompts and entertaining mini quizzes pave the way to discussing everything from friends and school to crushes and growing up. Plenty of free space for writing about whatever comes to mind, plus pages for drawing and making lists, ensure this journal stays refreshingly open-ended. With advice and perspectives from both generations, two lovely ribbon bookmarks (one each for mother and daughter!), and appealing illustrations, this deluxe hardcover journal has already established itself as a bestselling phenomenon. It's a surefire hit with moms and girls alike!

Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter

A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. This slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from English history and helpfully presents them to be used in the conversations of our modern day. Originally published in 1785, the Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue was one of the first lexicons of English slang, compiled by a militia captain who collected the terms he overheard on his late-night excursions to London's slums, dockyards, and taverns. Now the legacy lives on in this colorful pocket dictionary. 
- Learn the origin of phrases like birthday suit" and discover slang lost to time. 
- Handy pocket-sized edition allows you to whip out vintage curse words whenever needed. 
- An unexpected marriage of lowbrow humor and highbrow wit Discover long lost antique slang and curse words and learn how to incorporate them into modern conversation. A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is perfect for enlivening contemporary conversation with historical phrases.

A Pocket Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue

In the early 1960s, Italian design legend Bruno Munari published his visual case studies on shapes: Circle, Square, and, a decade later, Triangle. Using examples from ancient Greece and Egypt, as well as works by Buckminster Fuller, Le Corbusier, and Alvar Aalto, Munari invests the three shapes with specific qualities: the circle relates to the divine, the square signifies safety and enclosure, and the triangle provides a key connective form for designers. One of the great designers of the twentieth century, Munari contributed to the fields of painting, sculpture, design, and photography while teaching throughout his seventy-year career. After World War II he began to focus on book design, creating children's books known for their simplicity and playfulness.

For the first time, this trilogy is published as a single volume, in an affordably priced paperback that is sure to catch the eye of longtime Munari fans, as well as introduce his creative theories to new audiences.
The first time these studies on shapes will appear in a single volume.
Munari is one of the great designers of the twentieth century, with a wide following within the graphic design and art-world communities. "Bruno Munari is the Leonardo of our time."--Pablo Picasso

Editorial Reviews:
Hyperallergic: "Even if you're not a designer, the trilogy on shapes encourages a closer look at the repeating structures around us and their deep human and natural histories, in which the simple square can simultaneously be an ancient symbol with the power to drive out the plague, and the boundaries for a game of chess." Juxtapoz: "Picasso once called Munari the Leonardo of our time, and now is the time to invest time in one of the great thinkers of the last hundred years." Spacing: "I would consider it required reading for everybody engaged in a design discipline. No matter what field--be it architecture, industrial design, urban designer, painting, etc.--you are sure to find a lot of meaningful and relevant content, as it covers the fundamentals of these shapes, so rarely available in a single volume. As such, Bruno Munari: Square Circle Triangle certainly does justice to one of the great designers and thinkers of the twentieth century."
Author: Bruno Mari
Material: Paperback | 280 Pages | 650 b/w illustrations
Size: 6.126 x 6.125" (15.6 x 15.6 cm)

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