Designers Books

As a degreed aerospace engineer, I've used the formula's in this book to easily calculate the scantlings for aluminum hulls from 14' to 30' in length, without exhaustive structural calculations or the need for finite element analysis software. Properly applied, you can build your boat with confidence that it will perform safely in the operating limits described. Are there other ways to calculate scantlings? Absolutely! But if you want "rule of thumb" formulas that are reliable when confined within the operating envelope, this is the way to go. I've plugged the equations and operating parameters into an excel spreadsheet that gives me all the scantling dimensions needed when entering the length, width and depth of the hull. Previous reviewers who stated the subject matter is "wide but shallow" didn't understand what they were reading. If you want to design a boat from scratch and will read and digest the material, this book is a bargain.

Great book! This book was just what I needed, while making boat repairs and contemplating my next purchase (or perhaps build).

With an undergraduate degree in Ocean Engineering with a couple of naval architecture courses under my belt, I really needed a professional's common sense, savvy discussion of boat design. With each page read I visualized the different construction details seen at boat shows and on friend's boats, I can trace failures observed back to the discussions.

The author's writing style really livens up the reading! I have read many books on the subject, this and "The Nature of Boats" are my favorites to date.

My only criticism is that the scantlings were noted to be appropriate for speeds up to 45 knots, I would have liked to book to include higher speed designs as that is my current interest, still looking.... Otherwise, five stars!

As an amateur boat builder, it helped me a lot to understand the subject. After finishing this book, now it is much easier for me to understand the class rules. It already paid back, since it made me realize a mistake on the number and thickness of the scantlings on my friend's boat.

My Englisjh is terrible, so if I can read this book (and I do), this is a good and simple book.
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Gerr starts this book with the calculation of a "scantling number." This number is essentially based off the length, width and height of the vessel. He then applies this number to several charts thoughout the book to give "rule of thumb" values on the proper dimensions of the scantlings (hull plating, stiffeners, beams, etc.) for the vessel in question. Overall this book should be useful to the home boat builder. The math in the book is simple and the values obtained from the book seem reasonable for most boats. The books main weakness is that it glosses over the engineering aspects (calculating stresses, etc.).

This book is a must-read for recent design school graduates and aspiring designers. It provides useful insight into the world of graphic design--the ethics of being a designer, different ways designers can work, how to get a job, and the creative process. This book also features interviews with designers.

loved it. it included much information that i was not aware of, and not taught whilst studying graphic design.

I received the book VERY fast, I was very pleased. The book was in excellent, prime condition. I am very happy with my purchase.

I found this book most valuable in every aspect. You will learn a lot from this guy's and his "guest's" experiences. It is a must have for anyone into the creative design business, wether you have been a lot of time into it and even better if you are starting or want to be an enterpreneur within the graphic design business. Buy it and reccomend it to your peers.

from the first few pages it is an engrossing read if you're interested in the field. Answers a lot of questions

This is a great book that shows the examples of one of the most influential designers today. David Carson's design show how he breaks the rules of typography and design using his deconstructive design. Because he break the rules I would not recommend this book to a beginner. It is more geared towards some one who has already learned the basics of design and looking for inpsiration. I found that out the hardway.

I just loved this book, it's a different kind of graphic design, but yet original and something i had never seen before,

As a graphic designer I think this book doesn't add anything in this field. I read lots of reviews about this book and they all said that it is magnificent that's why I bought it, but it is really a waste of money and time. The book and the images in the book will just tell you that David Carson is different and he has an odd taste in the typography nothing more or less.
I didn't get any inspiration or any benefits form the ideas in this book. My honest advice to you, if you are thinking of buying "End of Print" don't do it, instead buy anthoner typography or graphic art books which is going to be much more useful than this one

All I can say is that this book is timeless.. I have bought it twice, once, when it first came out and second, when I emigrated to another country as I couldn't find another resource as stimulating....it is still is as 'fres'h as when I first viewed it..'Trek' is another good recommendation...pushing the boundaries but relating them to fundamental basic graphic design principles..the computer is only a tool ..remember that!

David Carson is the only original designer since the Bauhaus. His work breaks the mold of the ever increasingly boring grids. Enough can't be said for his contributions to print, type, and web design. He is in a class by himself. Yes, there alot of wannabes now. But it all started with Carson. It is seldom that there is a true original, especially in the tight laced world of graphics. He is the singular, groundbreaking designer that changed the face of things.

If you are looking for light reading then this book is a good choice. The characters are not well developed but I still found the book to be entertaining. This was an okay summer read.

Maddie Springer is a twenty-something woman trying to earn an honest living so she can support her shoe habit. She's currently dating Richard, a lawyer, and thinks their relationship is heading somewhere. That is until she learns that one of his clients has embezzled $20 million dollars and Richard may be his accomplice. She's not sure what to think as Richard goes missing and his client's wife is found dead in her pool.

Maddie decides to take matters in her own hands and starts an investigation of her own. She quickly learns that Richard isn't the man she thought he was as her digging uncovers his secrets. During her investigation, she meets cute Detective Ramirez and sparks fly. The only problem is, Detective Ramirez has a warrant for Richard's arrest. Can Maddie prove that Richard is innocent?

Good start to what I'm sure will be a great series.

Maddie Springer is a children's shoe designer in L. A. Her boyfriend, Richard Howe, an attorney, has gone missing, along with $20 million in embezzled funds. Maddie can't believe he is involved, but the longer he's missing, the more she wonders.

When Maddie stumbles upon a murder, Jack Ramirez, a sexy cop, works with Maddie to help uncover the embezzlement. She's also aided by her best friend Dana who is a bit sex-crazed. They end up in various hilarious adventures. Can Maddie catch the killer before the killer sets his/her sights on her?

I loved this hilarious romantic chick lit mystery. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. Maddie is such a fun-loving protagonist. I found it hard to put down. I was also laughing out loud many times. My husband kept asking me what was so funny!

I thought the author did a great job of creating characters, setting, and plot. I kept wondering who the killer/embezzler was. I didn't figure it out until right before everything was revealed.

I highly recommend this book.

I read this one and Killer in High Heels and loved them both. Congrats to Gemma....you've accomplished something great! These are so much fun to read! WRITE FAST GIRL! Looking forward to more!

This book would have been good for its genre if the author knew anything about Los Angeles. I'm not sure why she set her story there, since she lives in San Francisco and it is obvious that she has never even looked at a map of LA. She goes into great geographical detail, giving driving directions and mentioning well-known LA landmarks and streets, but it is all completely wrong. Does no one do any editing these days? These errors ruined the story, they were so annoying. All she had to do was look at a map. Is this so difficult? I can now empathize with a reviewer who complained about another author who set her book in Seattle and got everything wrong.

Here are only three, out of many, examples that anyone from the LA area (potentially hundreds of thousands of readers for Gemma Halliday) would know are absolutely incorrect:

1. Pages 77-80. The character, Maddie, lives in Santa Monica and goes to her nearest Starbucks. This would only be a few blocks away, since they are everywhere in LA. She gets a call from her Mom to go to a Bridal place and then takes the 101 to get there in 10 minutes. The 101 freeway does not run anywhere near Santa Monica. The closest it gets is over in the Valley, miles away. It would be impossible to get from Santa Monica to anywhere on the 101 freeway.

2. Pages 100-104. Maddie goes to see her best friend, Dana, at her apartment in Studio City. They are then going to disguise themselves and drive to a seedy motel in North Hollywood (which is huge and not every area is as sleazy as the author makes it out to be). The route they take to North Hollywood from Studio City would take them miles out of their way. The author has them going up the 405, over the hill and into the Valley. They then take the 101 East to the 134 East and get off at Lankershim. First of all, Studio City is already in the Valley and is adjacent to North Hollywood. It would make more sense to just drive up Laurel Canyon Blvd. Second, the 405 does not go anywhere near Studio City, so it would be impossible to hop onto it from there. Finally, the only exit onto Lankershim is going West on the 134, not East. I drive this freeway every day, so I know.

3. Page 251. "At exactly 4:02 I was circling the block between Fairfax and La Brea on Hollywood Boulevard for a parking place...." The major streets of Fairfax and La Brea in West Hollywood and Hollywood (respectively) are separated by about 8 to 10 blocks, I can't remember the exact number they are almost a mile apart. You cannot "circle the block" between them. Also, that section of Hollywood Boulevard is completely residential, with the exception of a Jewish temple and an Episcopal church. Otherwise, it is all apartment buildings. What business is she going to go to?

I know that many people will think I'm being too picky, but wait until an author starts talking about your city and places you drive every day, getting everything completely wrong, and you'll know how annoying that is and how it can ruin a potentially good book.

One perspective many "vette" people should read. Makes me wanna re-do my career choice (I should have been an auto engineer). Read it, and you'll understand the many facets involved in auto design and fabricating along with personal "differences". Just read it and you'll know what I mean.

If you want to know why GM had trouble building great cars in the 1990's you only have to read this book. This is the story of the workers at Chevy going out on a limb to build the best car possible, and how the GM system got in their way.

All Corvettes Are Red (the story of the C5-generation Corvette's development) is undoubtedly the best "biography" of any Corvette generation, from C1 - C6. Author James Schefter's descriptive retelling of corporate politics and personality conflicts, all through the car's development, reveal many problems within GM's culture that exist even today. A must read for all C5 Corvette owners, past, present & future.

The Chevy Corvette is one of America's most innovative cars, serving as our country's first sports car that boasted four-wheel disc brakes, independent suspension and V-8 injected power.

Because the Corvette has always been an engineering marvel, it would have been very easy for author James Schefter to get caught up in the technical details of the rebirth of the Corvette in 1997 - but, he doesn't. Although he shares detailed and significant information about the car, his words also allow readers to feel the sheer excitement of the Vette's innovative new rise to glory.

Schefter also clearly defines car jargon for readers who aren't auto body shop experts, thereby creating a broad audience for his book.
He doesn't shy away from sharing the many challenges that designers, production staff and engineers faced when recreating a car legend - and yet, the overwhelming feeling in this book is one of success and triumph.

Most of the content is fairly dry reading. Contains some interesting facts.

This is a excellent book for adding beads to just about ANYTHING! All the directions for these patterns are in the book - plus all the examples of the stitches. The entire alphabet, lots of flowers, a wedding section and even Christmas! Also, it has an extensive section on how to add beads to clothes. I love this book!
Karen from:
Made With Love By Karen in Oregon

THE BOOK IS GOOD AND VERY PROFESIONAL! MR. KING WAS SO VERY KIND TO ANSWER ME HIMSELF ON MY QUESTION ABOUT THE BOOK!!

BUT THIS IS A BOOK THAT DOES NOT HEAVE A GALLERY OF MASTER PICES!!! EVRY BOOK DOES USUALY HAS A GALLERY!! PITTY?!

LOUISA

I was impressed with the level of class and style this was able to inspire as well as being clearly written.

I looked forward to the publication of this book, because I had seen and been impressed by the author's clothing. However, it turned out to be a disappointment in many ways. There are some very good instructions, especially on using sequins, but most of the book is given over to a number of designs which I guess are for use on clothing. I found most of them completely uninspiring and I wish more space had been given to techniques.

I was really disappointed in this book. I have heard to much about the author but never seen any of his work. This almost seemed it was meant for high end evening gowns. Also for me there was maybe one or two patterns out of the 150 I would have maybe made. I sent this back.

The Fashion Book is a first-class encyclopedia on fashion as a whole. The cross-references going with each entry make this book an even more entertaining and fascinating source of information as it reveals the entity fashion from different perspectives.

This book is a must have as a reference book. It has all the important names in fashion industry and a great editorial design that makes it hard to put it down. Although the size is a little bit tiring ("mini edition"...mmm, kind of says it all!), the pictures couldn't been better.

This is a flawless example of beautiful, mesmeric art. Not only does this book capture the ongoing development of fashion through the years, it presents the designers, photographers, makeup artists, and even fashion retailers who made these pieces come to life. Phaidon has always impressed me with the quality of their books, along with the meticulousness they put into choosing the perfect photos for their final product.

This book was suggested reference material for a college course of study at FIDM. Initially I thought this was a paperback condensed version of the hardback book. Upon receipt I found it extremely difficult to read without a magnifying glass - the print is literally micro-small. At first I blamed my aging eyes, but my nineteen year-old daughter whom I purchased the book for has 20/20 vision, and she expressed a similar opinion. I would not recommend this version of the book - if you have the option, purchase the full size hard bound copy.

This is a great referance book for anyone who loves fashion. It's an A-Z book of designers, illustrators, icons, photographers etc. Just about everyone is in here. This is a great book, because it's very inexpensive, small and great because you can look up just about anyone you would like. There are great pictures, and great informative blurbs, including birth and death dates and information about just what made the person so influential. If you love fashion/ fashion history, go out and get this book!