Focusing on the theatrical landscape during America's political birth, this book presents a thorough compilation of existing knowledge in the field. Jared Brown's extensive research offers a detailed chronicle of the era's theatre, making it an essential resource for students, scholars, and general readers interested in the intersection of culture and politics in early American history.
The first volume of Mixologist: The Journal of the American Cocktail, published in April 2005, features contributions from renowned cocktail experts. This 200-page book delves into the origins of six classic cocktails, the legend of Antoine Amedee Peychaud, the history of Plymouth Gin, and offers a scientific guide to simple syrup.
Logos are among designers' most highly sought-after projects, but they are often one of the most difficult projects for a designer to nail. This book takes a look at those challenges—the logos that have truly pushed a designer's creativity and forced him or her to reach inside. The authors examine 180 logos, making it easy for designers to take away insightful tips they can put to work immediately. The author tracks the life cycle of each logo from its challenge through the process to the final result. Scattered throughout the book are sidebars featuring 15 logos that were made over. The author talks about why the makeover was needed and, with the before and after logos side by side, discusses if the re-do was successful. Color images throughout that show the logos from conceptual stages to final art make this book an at-a-glance reference for anyone—designer or entrepreneur—who wants to take an active role in the creation of his or her brand mark.
What kind of lover are you?Who's your ideal mate?What are your chances of finding true love?When's your ideal wedding date?How can you improve your existing relationship?Perfect Discovering Your Soulmate places the wisdom of Chinese, Hindu, Judaic, Celtic, and Western matchmakers at your fingertips. There's no math or chart construction required to access the wealth of astrology's insight into love and relationships. Perfect Match is filled with easy-to-use tables and worksheets to simplify your search for your soulmate or the most auspicious wedding date. You'll also find classic and real-life love stories, intriguing ancient and modern wedding customs from around the world, and advice about making your relationship work for both of you.
What does a client or art director really mean when they say "I want a clean look" or "The design should be bold"? Graphic Design Speak offers the answers in an easy-to-follow format that both clients and designers can use as points of reference in design briefs or strategy meetings. This book is an essential tool for any designer seeking to gain a better knowledge of the wants and needs of their clients. --Over 200 color projects showing specific design solutions to answer client demands --An international gathering of designers, studios, and ad agencies --Quotes, tips, and anecdotes from both designers and clients
Understanding and Combining the Wisdom of Chinese, Tibetan, Vedic, Arabian, Judaic, and Western Astrology
Besides being immediately recognizable, logos are one of the most succinct forms of advertising and one of the greatest challenges of graphic designers. This book presents twelve case studies and hundreds of supporting examples of current logos including Federal Express, Ann Taylor, Fila Sport, and Netscape, that have achieved success for their companies. This book illuminates the logo design process through the real-life projects of today's most talented designers and most interesting companies. Each project demonstrates, through detailed text and amazing graphics, what makes a logo successful for hotels, products, cosmetics and fashion, film and TV, business to business, creative services and more
