Designers Books

The book Leonardo da Vinci in my opinion was a truly remarkable book. Unlike most biographies this book focused more on the achievements and ideas of da Vinci rather than his entire life story. It told about the many inventions and philosophies written down in da Vinci's journals. If you like reading informational books and you like Leonardo da Vinci, then I strongly recommend that you get this book and actually read it.

Dali is appealing to children because they identify with fantasy, and this book is beautifully done, holding my grandchildren's interest over and over again. We're going to Spain and will see some of his original works, so with this preparation, I'm sure they will have a richer experience seeing the real thing. It's a great book!

Just when I think it Sater Design home plan books can't get any better, they do! I really loved the Tuscan and French styles, but all are well detailed.
It has many beautifully photographed homes which I've come to expect in Sater's books. You wont be disappointed with this book!

Get this book! A must have for any Dark Conspiracy referee. Your players will not know what hit them, literaly. Jam packed with well thought out meanies to liven up any campaign.

Yves Saint Laurent wasone of the most talented fashionistas and awarded with tremendous acclaim. Now his company is directed by Tom Ford (who also designs for Gucci). This biography is true and sincere. It is very worth while

If you don't get inspired by just thumbing through this book, then it just isn't the right time for you. I have been able to easily design five rooms, especially with walls, which are basically the blank canvas to each room. The easy "how to" instructions are for anyone; pros, wannabees, or beginners. If you want to be expressive with the interior of your home, invite this book into your home!

If you collect Denby this book is a must. It features everything you want to know from the start of the company. Can't place a name on that 'odd piece of Denby'. This book will certainly help. Very interesting and informative.

The instructions (book) that comes with this kit is easy to follow, and can easier help you transform plain denim into a designer work of art. Shows basic sewing (hand) stitches and several projects from a keyring and bracelet to handbags and jean designs. Enough materials for a couple of kids (age 9 or older) to make some "funky" designer fashion! This kit includes fabric paints, "puffy" paints, fabric heart, needle threader, embroidery thread, "sead" beads, sequins and tissue paper.

What we know as "Desert Storm" is now a prelude to Gulf War II, which relieved the world of tin-horn dictator Saddam Hussein.

What's easy to forget is that Desert Storm had a long build-up time, a period when doomsayers were predicting a bloodbath for Coalition forces. But it was that same build-up, the preparation which set the stage for easy victory. Hussein courteously allowed Coalition forces to gather and train in theater.

The Desert Shield Factbook is simple, without being simplistic. It's a great guide to the military forces, and the weapons of that war. A complete book includes a poster-sized map of the region.

Combined with it's post-war brother "Gulf War Factbook"the DSF is a great education on Desert Storm.

This cannot be a review because I am a co-author of "Design and Science..." This note alerts readers to reviews that Amazon placed in "Editorial Reviews."

America's leading design commentator, Steven Heller, reviewed "Design and Science..." for the "New York Times Sunday Book Review" (June 1, 2008). Heller writes, in part: "[Will Burtin's] most influential body of work was in the discipline now called information graphics ... [His] most impressive contribution was the marriage of science and design..."

Britain's ace design writer Rick Poynor ("Creative Review" magazine, November 27, 2007, London) leads with, "A meticulously researched and engagingly readable account..."

Professor Michael Burke (Hochschule fuer Gestaltung, Schwabisch Gmund) finds that "Burtin's pioneer work sets out the framework for today's multi-media models and illustrates what can be achieved by an outstanding designer working with enlightened clients."

Dr. Martha Fleming, of King's College, London, and curator and design consultant to Britain's Wellcome Trust, praises the prose while parsing the contents: "[B]eautifully presented examples of Burtin's amazing work."

New York businesswoman Estelle Ellis, who knew the Burtins for decades and Cipe Pineles for longer, writes: "Bravo! 'Design and Science' is a long overdue celebration of Will Burtin's life, work and legacy. Inspirational and heart soaring. In admiration!"

To read these reviews and discover full texts on the Internet, I invite you to scroll to "See all Editorial Reviews" on the Product Page.

Robert Fripp, Co-author,
"Design and Science: The Life and Work of Will Burtin"
Author, "Let There Be Life" 62 essays about our cosmic and organic origins