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Book Advent : No.23

I like this small artist dokumentations, in this case, there are texts by Ai Weiwei included, as desired!

Book Advent : No.22

I found this book in a second hand bookshop, a gorgeous treasure!

Book Advent : No.21

Fifteen interior reports of Belgian designers, honestly and without special styling, my taste!

 

BOOK ADVENT : No.20

This monograph on the work of Britain Barber&Osgerby shows the wide range of productdesign, also included process and materials, inpirations and working methods of this great design duo.

 

Book Advent : No.16

A visual feast for adults, toddlers, grannys and godmothers. The drawn illustrations from Mizielinskis are adorable!

Book Advent : No.14

Stylist Valerie Weill and photographer Philippe Chancel arranged a visual collection of Parisian shops and shop windows from the bizarre to the everyday.

BOOK ADVENT : No.13

Taking Things Seriously is a collection of 75 things and objects with a queer story behind, sometimes it feels like encoding objects. Refreshingly different!

BOOK ADVENT : No.11

To Quote Nigella Lawson : Simple ideas for food that mixes middle eastern and Italianate tastes!

BOOK ADVENT : No.8

Probably Camilla Engman wrote the first comment on this blog... She is an artist I really admire: smart, witty, poetic and unique. She lives in Gothenburg Sweden and has an eye for finding the extraordinary in the everyday. This publication presents her inspirations, artworks, illustrations, photographs and insights in her everyday life.

 

 

BOOK ADVENT : No.7

Achille Castiglioni was often inspired by everday things, his work spanned throughout the fields of design and architecture. In my eyes one of the most interesting designer ever.

 

BOOK Advent : No.4

This creative publication is made by two of my favorite design bloggers, Susanna Vento (Varpunen) and Riikka Kantinkoski (Weekday Carnival). If you're into really stylish DIY, advent is the perfect time, so just do it...

 

BOOK Advent : No.2

Oliver Jeffers makes art. He makes picture books as well, and we own them all. Let's call us fans.....

BOOK Advent : No.1

Instead of another 'design shopping gadget linked' advent calendar I would like to introduce you to some of my favorite books! Take a cup of tea and a seat and enjoy!

I really love this book, it's finest speed inspiration!

Lorem not ipsum : independant magazines

Watch out Swiss readers! While surfing, Lili's post reminded me, that I found a wonderful analog magazin shop in Switzerland. Lorem not ipsum offers an interesting range of indie magazines, difficult to organize in Switzerland. Here are my favorites:

pictures via Lorem not ipsum

ps: thanks Lili for the hint!

Stanislava Pinchuk : Illustrator

It's not a big secret, I'm a food lover but not the chef cook... When I stumbled across the vegetable illustrations from Stanislava Pinchuk aka Miso I couldn't resist to preorder this cookbook Mr Wilkinson's favorite vegetables immediately. Have a look!

 

Paolo Ventura : reality constructs

Do you know Paolo Ventura? I saw this touching photographs in his book Winter Stories, available here. The Cprint would be wonderful in our livingroom...

Coq en Pâte éditions : Textile world

Blogger Via Manelli wrote about it: Reedition textile books for the little ones, pretty stuff! (available via Lillibulle)

Maison & Object 2009 : Paris, I'll be there!

This week, Maison & Object 2009 Paris open the doors, I'll be there! I'm hoping to find a lot of new, fantastic and inspiring products from all over the world!

Found this great daybed in a new book, called DESIRE , the shapes of things to come.

Designer Folkform designed this bench with three types of leather. Just great!

2 kilo of kesselskramer

Weighing in at a staggering two kilograms, this book includes everything the renowned KesselsKramer agency has made in advertising, design, music videos, documentaries, product design, publishing and more. Famous and infamous brand-building for the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, Diesel, Absolut, Heineken, Nike, Ben, do, and others. Go to the gym, then try and lift 2 KILO  of KESSELSKRAMER . It's the best way to see how this small agency from Amsterdam became a heavyweight in the world of communication.

Jean Paul : a question of reflection

'books are nothing other than big letters to friends' JEAN PAUL

COUTURE INTERIORS : LIVING WITH FASHION

Sometimes I need some alternation to these clean and white rooms. This book mixes couture and interiors, opulent entertainment for the eyes!

PARIS IN STORE : THAMES&HUDSON

This is one of the books who shows a different view on Paris, more lovingly and intensiv, and not so superficial like other designbooks are.

Abstract: In an increasingly globalized, anodyne world of shops and shopping experiences, Paris boutiques remain distinctive and unusual. This lovingly assembled collection of Parisian shops and shop windows - from the bizarre to the everyday - reveal and revel in the sheer poetry and beauty of the ordinary, showing us what our eyes usually fail to see. These pictures all tell tales, whether they show a repetition of one object, an accumulation of different items, an explosion of clutter that seems to swallow the shopkeeper, or an artfully crafted display. They invite the viewer to ask questions: who their makers are, what their story is, what they are trying to convey. These are portraits of both private and public worlds, based on real-life settings. As you turn the pages, you automatically make links between the picture, the accompanying business cards and your own experiences, memories and stories - this is a sourcebook for inventing stories. Editor: Thames & Hudson

 

Cute Couture Remake

This japanese book is so refreshing!
You do not have to be a super needlewomen to copy this ideas.
Low budget!

Jaime Hayon Works, Editor Gestalten

I found this book one week ago... normally i buy a book because of the content, but the cover of this book is so amazing that you must buy it! and then jaime hayon is also incredible...
jaime hayon at gestalten verlag