Gingko Press
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Nothing gives life to a design like color. It has the ability to instantly transform the look and feel of a graphic by appealing to our preferences and emotions. In printing, there are two main color systems that are used in producing color in print, CMYK and PMS. CMYK, or four color process, is a subtractive color model which works by masking colors on a light background. PMS, or Pantone Matching System, is used for producing spot colors accurately. Together they are able to achieve almost any desired effect through complementary systems. This book demystifies their use while providing a breathtaking display of color in print by some of the worlds most talented designers.

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The infinite approaches to painting throughout human history have mirrored, illuminated and extended perceptions of artists and viewers alike. Juxtapoz Painting presents works by our modern eras foremost instigators in their eternal quest to render arresting work. Subjects range from ultra-familiar to the totally unknown, and the figurative to the abstract, but always through a distinct lens. Modern masters of the craft, such as Robert Williams and Nicola Verlato, display incredible chops while mashing classical techniques and composition with fragmented post-modern themes. Contributing painters include Jamie Treadwell, Arik Roper, Scott Greenwalt, Adam Sorensen, James Jean, John Fox, Hsiao Ron Cheng, Jeremy Geddes, Charlie Immer, Mart Iverson, Agnes Stoth and Mario Martinez.

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Type designers are fanatical, living, breathing and eating type as they strive to create fonts capable of withstanding the test of time. This new book aims to be the definitive resource for aspiring typographers, with profiles and interviews of ten internationally renowned typeface designers on the state of typography. While they work with different alphabets or characters Roman, Cyrillic and Chinese they share a common bond as they work to improve visual communication. Also included is a showcase of contemporary applications: Typeface in Branding, Artistic Type and The Rhythm of Typeface along with Typeface in the Digital Age and The Commercial Designers Typeface Handbook. Whats your type?

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Geometry has become a key element of the visual language of contemporary art and design, with designers often leaning to its striking, distinctive look to convey both energy and elegant simplicity. Magical Geometry sources projects from outstanding professionals and design teams from around the world to show how the best designs are utilizing striking geometric visuals in contemporary brand strategies. Projects featured include product packaging, posters, business cards, visual brand identities, interior design, and even clothing that all stand out while remaining on-trend, using geometric patterns and shapes in bold new ways to enrich their overall design.

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The antidote to mass production and the infiltration of technological media into our daily lives, handmade arts continue to grow in appeal and artists practices, providing a one of a kind feel to their creative output. Designers who have the skills to harness their talents in this arena are able to create unique and sought after designs while responding to current market or product trends. This book explores the work of groundbreaking designers who are applying the personal touch to their work in a variety of media and materials. From typography and visual identity to posters, packaging design and installation art prepare to be inspired!

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Independent producers and DJs have been busy creating world class music in bedrooms, kitchens and garages for years. Meanwhile, photographer Raph Rashid has travelled the globe, gaining access to these inner sanctums, one by one. The tremendous variety of set-ups and layouts used by in-home producers is artfully documented in the pages of Back to the Lab.

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An art form unique in the world, tattoos are as varied in style and form as the living bodies they adorn. Under the Skin examines tattoos from three different angles, through the work of more than 37 artists. First the book explores cultural history, including tribal, Japanese and American traditional tattoos. Next is a survey of individuals and their tattoos. What is the inspiration behind each design? What does each tattoo mean to the person who chose it? Third, and finally, Under the Skin catalogs the visual language of tattoos, looking at six major artistic styles ideally suited to human skin.With its combination of detailed photographs of ink on skin and lovingly reproduced flash art, Under the Skin makes an excellent introduction to the history and craft of tattoo, and a worthy addition to any ink aficionados library.

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Since it's emergence in the US in the 1960s, the minimalist art movement has gathered momentum across nearly every creative field worldwide. Product Minimalism demonstrates how product designers in particular have been influenced by the minimalist aesthetic, showcasing contemporary products that range from household items and furniture to bicycle lights which feature this reductive approach in their design. It observes how the current developments in minimalism continue to grow in product design, and how the characteristics and nuances of minimalism are expressed in products from a number of different designers from a variety of cultures around the world.

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"Wheres Banksy?" fully captures the drama of this illustrious artist's exploits on the world stage with clever chronologically-arranged maps. The only survey that looks at Banksy's entire street art career, from his earliest works in 2002 through Dismaland and to the present, the book details his most significant works one piece at a time, with photos and in-depth analysis of the history of each work as well as it's often-deeper meaning. A modern day Robin Hood, Banksy's public persona has grown to mythic proportions, making his actual identity irrelevant. And yet, he can be found in his art work that is recognizable and accessible stylized social commentary for the masses. This stunning new book is the ultimate introduction to the work of this brilliant artist and social pioneer.

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Humans have been fashioning art and tools from earth for at least 25,000 years. Despite the age of this relationship, continuing technological developments mean we are still coming up with new ways of shaping clay, stone and soil. Elemental/Earth is a deep-dive into the latest in earth-based making, from composite stonework to 3D-printed ceramics. Profiles of artists renowned for their work with earthen materials explore the frontier where inspiration, skill and technology meet. Whether working with new technologies or bare hands and clay, these artisans push the boundaries of stone and soil, creating truly unique, inspiring new forms, never losing sight of the ancient relationship our species shares with the materials. The first in a new series of books exploring elemental materials, Elemental/Earth presents a bold picture of the present and future of handmade earthenware.