by Herbert Ypma (2003)
Herbert Ypma has travelled the length and breadth of the USA in search of Highly Individual Places to stay. Every hip hotel has its own unique character. It is timelessly stylish, it is attuned to its location in design, ethos and cuisine and has the best of modern service.
Matthew Kavaler
Late Gothic architecture is recognized for its sensuous and abundant ornament. Its visually rich surfaces signify wealth and magnificence, and its flamboyant geometric designs portray a system of perfect and essential forms that convey spiritual authority, while often serving as signs of personal or corporate identity. Renaissance Gothic presents a groundbreaking and detailed study of the Gothic architecture of the late 15th and 16th centuries across Europe.
Steve Lehman
Documented over a ten-year period, the author's photographs illustrate the beauty of this country and the extent to which it has been torn apart by political conflict. Oral histories from interviews with Tibetans cover issues such as rights abuse, political demonstration and religious persecution.
Tim McCreight
Design Language brings fresh insight to students and practicing designers by examining the words they use. This compact volume presents 100 keywords with background, etymology and commentary. Whether the word is as familiar as edge or perhaps new to you, like synesthesia, you'll find yourself moving easily from one entry to the next, intrigued by the rich layers of meaning you discover. Teachers of design will appreciate the brief, clear, and inclusive presentation. The dynamic layout invites notation, making the book a starting point for personal vocabulary, both visual and literal. The sewn binding is tough enough for years of studio use, and the compact size will fit into a toolbox or pocket. Design Language understands that a book can't teach design. Instead, it helps people learn design, by using vocabulary to explore style, form, and composition.
Suzanne Massie
This remarkable portrait of pre-revolutionary Russia as revealed by an enriching synthesis of its art, literature and history.