The Roycroft Leather-Book - Being a Catalog of Beautiful Leathern Things made Roycroftie by Hand

The Roycroft Leather-Book - Being a Catalog of Beautiful Leathern Things made Roycroftie by Hand
Author: Roycroft Artists
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2017-09-06
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1473340357

This vintage book contains a catalogue of leather goods hand-made by Roycroft artists in the early twentieth century. Roycroft was a reformist community of craft workers and artists which formed part of the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in leather work and the historical work of the famous Roycroft artists. Contents include: "Modelled Leather", "Terms", "The Leather-Book", "Bill-Books", "Cigar-Cases", "Card-Cases", "Photograph-Cases", "Standing Photograph-Frames", "Scissors and Knife Cases", "Suit-Case Plain Leather", "Watch-Fobs", "Book-Marks", "Napkin-Rings", "Jewel-Boxes", "Glove-Cases", "Bags", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1909.

The Rise of Everyday Design

The Rise of Everyday Design
Author: Monica Penick
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0300234988

This fresh look at the Arts and Crafts Movement charts its origins in reformist ideals, its engagement with commercial culture, and its ultimate place in everyday households.

The American Catalogue

The American Catalogue
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1642
Release: 1911
Genre: American literature
ISBN:

American national trade bibliography.

A Book of Things

A Book of Things
Author: Jasper Morrison
Publisher: Lars Muller Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9783037784631

A collection of projects from one of the most influential product designers in the world today Jasper Morrison has the ability to bestow things with a distinctive style. His signature style is evident in many of the everyday objects that surround us. His repertoire of essential designs is characterized by simplicity yet complexity, as well as a sense of poetry and humor. Morrison works on a global scale and is one of the most influential product designers in the world today. A Book of Things is a collection of products and projects across the broad spectrum of his activities and demonstrates the continuity of his interests and methods, which he describes in succinct texts.

Information Made Beautiful

Information Made Beautiful
Author: Sendpoints
Publisher: SendPoints
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9789881383464

Overwhelming amounts of information are available for readers and consumers in modern times, but how can it be made understandable, and given context and importance? The designers and creatives whose works are featured in Information Made Beautiful address these issues with projects that don't just make data easy to understand, but make understanding it an appealing experience. Work from over 100 designers and studios is featured, including that done for clients such as the Royal Mail, Money Today, Lionsgate Entertainment, Ronald McDonald House and the UN.

Made by Hand

Made by Hand
Author: Leanne Hayman
Publisher: Black Dog Pub Limited
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2014
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781908966391

Profiles artisans producing handmade goods, discussing their products and techniques.