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1	Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs more books like this by Bryan Peterson More than 100 vivid, graphic comparison pictures illustrate every point in this revised classic and can help any photographer maximize the creative impact of his or her exposure decisions. Full color. see all copies from £9.36! new only from £9.36!
2	Architecture Form Space & Order more books like this by Francis D K Ching This title is a classic introduction to the principles of form, space, and order--the fundamental vocabulary of every designer and architect. The author interprets form, discussing point, line, plane, volume, proportion, scale, circulation, and the interdependence of form and space. He then analyzes architectural models drawn from around the world ... see all copies from £7.56! new only from £19.94!
3	Chasing Vermeer more books like this by Blue Balliett, Brett Helquist (Illustrator) A series of mysterious events brings Petra Andalee and Calder Pillay right into the middle of an international art theft--one so confusing that even the FBI can not solve the crime. However, in order to solve the mystery themselves, Petra and Calder must first find and decipher the clues hidden in a succession of confusing puzzles. Clever readers ... see all copies from £2.06! new only from £4.88! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Architectural graphics more books like this by Francis D K Ching Ching's classic book on communicating ideas in architectural design clearly and effectively has been updated and expanded to include a complete guide to drawing equipment and materials, discussions on arrangingarchitectural presentations, and instructions and explanations on how to freehand sketch, shade, and use texture. The new larger format is ... see all copies from £4.69! new only from £17.81! \| first editions
5	Building Construction Illustrated more books like this by Francis D K Ching In response to numerous requests by readers, this edition of a classic manual on residential and light construction techniques includes increased coverage of concrete material and methods--plus the latest data on concrete, steel and glazing technology, energy efficiency in buildings, moisture and thermal protection, natural lighting and masonry. ... see all copies from £4.93! new only from £10.27! \| first editions
6	The Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study more books like this by Kimon Nicolaides Great for the beginner and the expert, this book offers readers exercises to improve their work. see all copies from £5.29! new only from £8.22! \| first editions
7	The death and life of great American cities more books like this by Jane Jacobs This book is an attack on current methods of city planning and re-building. It is also an explanation of new principles and an argument for different methods from those now in use. It is the first real alternative to conventional city planning that we have had in this century. Its author, herself a city dweller and an editor of Architectural ... see all copies from £6.95! new only from £8.70! \| first editions
8	World History of Photography more books like this by Naomi Rosenblum A World History of Photography encompasses the entire ranged of the medium, from the camera lucida to the latest computer technology, and from Europe and the Americans to the Far East. It investigates all aspects of photography -- aesthetic, documentary, commercial, and technical -- while placing it in historical context. The book's many special ... see all copies from £11.96! new only from £24.06! \| first editions
9	A History of Western Art more books like this by Laurie Schneider Adams This beautifully presented book puts the story of Western art within its historical and cultural context. By focusing in depth on a selection of works, this book provides readers with a richer understanding of important historical developments in art. This new edition offers even more color plates than before plus new sections on Renaissance ... see all copies from £4.70! new only from £50.61! \| first editions
10	Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life more books like this by Dr. David M Newman Excellence and Innovation for Teaching Introductory Sociology "I am a sociology teacher first and foremost. So I set out to write a book that is as helpful to the craft of teaching sociology as possible. You will not find a gargantuan summary of every sociological concept, topic, and theory here. Instead, I chose to limit the focus, allowing for ... see all copies from £3.90! new only from £7.05! \| first editions
11 view cover	Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines more books like this by Graphic Artists Guild (Creator) Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines, 12th Editionis the industry bible, containing information all graphic artists and their clients need to buy and sell work in a totally professional manner. This edition has been revised and updated to provide all the information you need to compete in an industry moving at lightning ... see all copies from £4.69! new only from £5.10! \| first editions
12 view cover	Professional Practice for Interior Designers more books like this by Christine M Piotrowski This definitive book provides information on establishing and managing an interior design practice. Equally relevant for commercial and residential designers, it covers all the basics from legal responsibilities to financial management, personnel management, licensing, marketing, and general business issues. The first edition was the winner of the ... see all copies from £4.69! new only from £17.61! \| first editions
13 view cover	Interior Design Visual Presentation: A Guide to Graphics, Models & Presentation Techniques more books like this by Maureen Mitton A total guide to developing and fine-tuning the graphic presentation skills needed to succeed as an interior design professional The first and only comprehensive guide to visual presentation written specifically for interior designers, this book is an indispensable resource for students and seasoned professionals alike. It covers all of the ... see all copies from £5.73! new only from £21.13!
14 view cover	A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction more books like this by Christopher Alexander "Brilliant....Here's how to design or redesign any space you're living or working in--from metropolis to room. Consider what you want to happen in the space, and then page through this book. Its radically conservative observations will spark, enhance, organize your best ideas, and a wondrous home, workplace, town will result"--San Francisco ... see all copies from £21.12! new only from £24.49! \| first editions
15 view cover	Interior Design Illustrated more books like this by Francis D K Ching Contents: Introduction; Interior Space; Interior Design; A Design Vocabulary; Interior Design Elements; Interior Environmental Systems. This work is a full exploration of interior space. 300 line drawings. Bibliography. Index. see all copies from £9.39! new only from £19.55! \| first editions
16 view cover	The Codes Guidebook for Interiors more books like this by Sharon Koomen Harmon The essential up-to-date guide to the codes involved in designing interiors Whether you are developing a plan for a new project or making minor changes to an existing space, The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Second Edition will save you valuable hours of research time while dramatically reducing the potential for costly planning oversights. The ... see all copies from £4.69! new only from £9.31! \| first editions
17 view cover	Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods more books like this by Joseph Iano, Edward Allen, Aia Now in its Fourth Edition, Fundamentals of Building Construction is an essential textbook that has been used by thou-sands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The best-selling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction ... see all copies from £50.25! new only from £50.25!
18 view cover	Design Drawing more books like this by Francis D Ching, Steven P Juroszek This innovative book/CD package represents a daring new product for the design market. The book is divided into three sections--drawing from observation, drawing systems, and drawing from imagination--and a "must have" for those in all design disciplines. The CD takes the material covered in the book one step further, demonstrating concepts and ... see all copies from £19.49! new only from £22.98!
19 view cover	Landscape Graphics more books like this by Grant W. Reid Landscape Graphics presents an easy-to-master, logical progression of all the basic graphics techniques used in landscape design and landscape architecture. The only book devoted exclusively to landscape graphics, its emphasis is on time-saving methods that encourage the rapid development of skills. see all copies from £6.36! new only from £11.60! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Architecture of Happiness more books like this by Alain de Botton With his trademark lucidity and humor, de Botton traces how human needs and desires have been served by styles of architecture, from stately Classical to minimalist Modern, arguing that the stylistic choices of a society can represent both its cherished ideals and the qualities it desperately lacks. see all copies from £5.17! new only from £8.26! \| first editions
21 view cover	Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History, and Meaning more books like this by Leland M Roth "This clearly written, fully illustrated survey of Western architecture defines and explains structure, function, history, and meaning. Architecture is examined as a cultural phenomenon as well as an a" see all copies from £4.69! new only from £13.49! \| first editions
22 view cover	Contemporary Urban Planning more books like this by John M Levy Reflecting the author's many years of experience as a working planner, this volume focuses on public planning at the state, metropolitan, and particularly, the local level. Throughout, John M. Levy emphasizes politics, economics, ideology, law and the question of who benefits and who loses by particular decisions. The first half of the book ... see all copies from £4.69! new only from £6.84!
23 view cover	Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals more books like this by Edward R Emberley Four classic drawing books by Ed Emberley are redesigned with a new vertical trim size, but contain the same formulas to show young artists how to draw animals, faces, Halloween characters, and things in the world like airplanes, kangaroos, and a gondola. Full color. see all copies from £4.87! new only from £4.87!
24 view cover	Elements of Typographic Style more books like this by Robert Bringhurst Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide. Combining the practical, theoretical, and historical, this edition is completely updated, with a thorough exploration of the newest innovations in intelligent font technology, and is a must-have for graphic artists, editors, or ... see all copies from £12.72! new only from £13.20! \| first editions
25 view cover	A Visual Dictionary of Architecture more books like this by Francis D K Ching This compendium uses a combination of textual definitions and hundreds of superb line drawings to illuminate a comprehensive body of essential architecture terms, including important interrelationships between building and components. Grouped by themes, all terms have their visual complement and can be readily accessed in a number of different ... see all copies from £19.52! new only from £21.26! \| first editions

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