Fashion Trends Forecast (Summer 2012)

The latest issue of Fashion Trends Forecast is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Collezioni Donna No. 143 (Spring/Summer 2011)

Cover image and contents
taken from Collezioni Donna

The latest issue of Collezioni Donna is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

http://www.logos.info/

Contents:

• Events Dream creations
• Exhibitions Democratic camera -- Eyes wide open -- The dream approaches -- Indescreet beauty -- Chaos and Classicism -- The artist behind the camera -- Crazy hats
• Protagonists Gsm -- Olsen -- Addy van den Krommenacker -- Methap Elaidi -- Susanne Wiebe -- Danivè Mode -- Sergei Grinko -- Nakkna -- German fashion protagonists -- Anja Gockel London
• News Exploring new Horizons -- Rising stars_emerging talents
• Fairs Madrid_Simm -- White_Milano -- Amsterdam_Modefabriek -- Fashion House -- Italian Suite

S/S 2011 Fashion Shows

Milano

• Urban magnetism Colours -- Flowing pants -- Natural -- Dresses -- Floral prints -- Denim -- Damask -- Leather -- Knitwear -- Openwork -- Calf lengths -- Stripes -- White -- Prints -- Lace -- Animalier -- Fringes -- Crystals -- Night

Lookbooks

• What's hot in the cities -- Cold Case -- Alessia Xoccato -- Michel Mayer -- San Andrès Milano -- Caira Design -- Ilaria Nistri -- D. A. Daniele Alessandrini -- dMajuscule -- Naughty Dog

New York

• Democratic revolution -- Lace -- Pants -- Denim -- Overcoats -- Knitwear -- Leather -- Drapes -- Prints -- Natural -- Colours -- White -- Longuette -- Gold -- Night

New York Lookbooks

• What's hot in the city -- Tom Scott -- Gary Graham -- Nary Manivong -- Jonathan Simkhai -- Logan Neitzel -- Tess Giberson -- Kaelen

Fashion weeks

• 080 Barcelona -- Valencia Fashion Week -- Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin -- Düsseldorf_Igedo fashion shows

On stage

• Northern Europe -- Copenhagen fashion week -- Ciff -- Gallery and CPH Vision -- Norwegian fashion institute -- Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Stockholm -- Lookbooks -- Jan Ahlgren -- Barbara I Gongini -- Azizi -- A.M. Victoria -- Kurl Project -- Vita

Lookbooks

• Barbara Schwarzer -- Minx -- Trixi Schober -- Asandri

Desktop #267 (December/January 2011)

The latest issue of Desktop is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

http://www.desktopmag.com.au/

Contents:

• UPDATE
• DEBRIEF PRINT - Fuji Xerox Australia.
• DEBRIEF CAMPAIGN - Rip Curl.
• 2011 CREATIVE CRYSTAL BALL DESIGNING FOR TOMORROW Six creatives make their predictions for 2011.
• THIS YEAR I WILL TRY NOT TO THIS YEAR I WILL TRY TO BE NEW Jason Little investigates Christopher Doyle and Elliott Scott's quest to be new.
• PROFILE SIMPLY SPLENDID Meisy Cheong discovers something splendid is going on in an old ironmonger's factory in Melbourne.
• PICTURE THIS VINTAGE SHOOTER Alex Prager's work is like a starburst of old style goodness captured with a modern eye, writes Jo Spurling.
• COOLSTUFF CHRISTMAS WISH LIST.
• CENTREFOLD
• PICTURE THIS PHOTOGRAPHER GIFT GUIDE.
• WEB THE GLOBAL SHOPPER Starting a professional online retail set-up? Stuart Gonsal has some tips.
• STUDIO DESIGNING DISNEY What really goes into animating a Disney classic? Alison Copley speaks with head animator Glen Keane to find out.
• TYPE GO FONT UR SELF Luca Ionescu talks to art director, curator and letterform addict, Marty Routledge.
• DIGITAL IN THE STORE Neil Simpson chats with Richard Beaumont about retail design, and the reinvention of Coles.
• PRODUCT REVIEWS TEN iPAD APPS FOR DESIGNERS.
• DIRECTIONS IN DESIGN ANOTHER YEAR DOWN Australia's creative industry has bounced back, but there's no room for complacency in 2011, writes Simon Lusty.
• REARVIEW

AGENCYLAND

• ABOUT TOWN NEWS
• VIEWFINDER
• BRIEF ENCOUNTERS ENIGMA DDB Melbourne design Devil's Lair winemaker's website.
• PEER PRESSURE KEEPING CREATIVE Staying inspired during the silly season.
• PROFILE CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER Curious Films' intrepid way of navigating the creative industry.

Site Planning and Design Handbook

Site planning and design handbook (2nd edition) by Thomas H. Russ is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Architectural Drafting for Interior Designers

Architectural drafting for interior designers by Lydia Sloan Cline is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

History of Interior Design & Furniture

History of interior design & furniture: from ancient Egypt to nineteenth-century Europe (2nd edition) by Robbie G. Blakemore is a new book that is now available for loan in the Learning Centre.

"History of Interior Design and Furniture, Second Edition presents a comprehensive survey of the major historical periods of interior architecture and decorative styles.  Now full color throughout, this monumental overview is a breathtaking journey through five millennia of interior space, architectural details, and furniture.

The updated Second Edition masterfully distinguishes between such styles as Queen Anne, Rococo, and Elizabethan, while emphasizing the critical aesthetic elements of the societies that produced these recognizable styles.  Starting in ancient Egypt, this authoritative survey chronicles the ever-changing panorama of Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and nineteenth-century design.  From wall paintings in Pompeii to the luxurious parlours of Victorian England, special attention is paid to the relationships between interior architecture and the objects that define its spaces.

This impressive work offers more than just a history of style - it examines furniture and design from the broader social, political, economic, and technological perspectives exclusive to each historical continuum, this insightful book traces the thread of cultural influence across centuries, from the ancient Roman's retrospective look at their Greek forerunners to the revival styles that characterize the Victorian age.  Thoroughly researched and clearly presented, this book integrates enlightening facts against a backdrop of the evolution of space and the interior aesthetic over time.

More than 450 elegant photographs and over 175 new illustrations - many covering furniture types such as beds and storage - support the authoritative text inside.  Stunning three-dimensional plans convey the spatial relationships that are essential to understanding the history of interior architecture, and a historical timeline chronicles the important events that shaped interior design.  Explicit, cogent captions not only identify each figure but also provide insightful commentary that supplements the primary text.  This edition is also complete with a new comprehensive glossary of terms as well as a companion Web site.

History of Interior Design and Furniture, Second Edition is a unique and welcome addition to the canon of interior design literature.  Stimulating to the practitioner as well as the layman, this grand Second Edition is required reading for the serious student and educator of architecture and design alike." -- dust jacket

Domus No. 941 (November 2010)

The latest issue of Domus is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

The Architectural Review (November 2010)

The latest issue of The Architectural Review is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

VIEW

• Revealed: Eero Saarinen's secret wartime role in the White House
• The impact of the Commonwealth Games on the cityscape of Delhi
• How will Castro's change of course affect Cuban architecture?
• The Museum of Modern Art in New York reveals its sensitive side
• Charles Correa's new research unit is an urban beacon for Lisbon

BUILDINGS

• Map
• Bolles+Wilson Helmond City Library, Helmond, the Netherlands
• Manuelle Gautrand Lille Métropole Museum of Modern Art, Villeneuve d'Ascq, France
• Zaha Hadid Architects Evelyn Grace Academy, London, UK
• Stéphane Beel Architecten deSingel International Arts Campus, Antwerp, Belgium
• Álvaro Siza, Carlos Castanheira, Jun Saung Kim Mimesis Museum, Paju Book City, South Korea
• JLCG Arquitectos São Jorge Castle Archaeological Site, Lisbon, Portugal

SKILL

• Peter Rich investigates masonry vault structures for the Prince of Wales' sustainability garden party

EXPLORING EYE

• Duccio Malagamba navigates the vast lengths and breadths of Brasilia, 50 years on from its inauguration as capital of Brazil

MARGINALIA

• The Swedish welfare state; Dante's inferno alights in Waterloo; John Piper's acute observations; sublime visions of terror by Piranesi

DELIGHT

• For the Jewish festival of Sukkot, 600 architects compete to design a temporary structure, or sukkah

Architecture Australia (November/December 2010)

The latest issue of Architecture Australia is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

COMMENT

• FOREWORD From Karl Fender, Institute President
• REFLECTION Awards, exhibitions
• PRACTICE Rob Malkin of Autodesk on design visualization and BIM
• LETTERS Readers write
• CALENDAR Forward planning

RADAR

• HEADLINES News and nuance
• EXHIBITION Callum Morton's Ghost World, reviewed by Naomi Stead
• COMPETITION Annabelle Pegrum on the role of competitions
• PROCUREMENT Leon van Schaik and Geoffrey London on procuring innovative architecture
• COMPETITION Peter Johns reviews a new bicycle storage initiative
• EVENT Paul Walker on the Indigenous Placemaking Symposium
• EXHIBITION Emoh Ruo reviewed by Liam Young
• ESSAY The winner of SONA's recent essay competition
• BIENNALE Venice reviewed by Carey Lyon, Rachel Hurst and Mirjana Lozanovska

NATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

JURY OVERVIEW

PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE

• Sir Zelman Cowen Award Epping to Chatswood Rail LInk, Intermediate Stations, Hassell
• National Awards The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Joint venture architects Woods Bagot and NH Architecture Surry Hills Library and Community Centre, FJMT
• National Commendation Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Memorial, Brian Hooper Architect and m3architecture, architects in association

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE - HOUSES

• Robin Boyd Award Trial Bay House, HBV Architects
• National Award Z House, Donovan Hill
• National Commendation Lyon Housemuseum, Lyons

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE - MULTIPLE

• Frederick Romberg Award Seaspray Resort and Spa, Donovan Hill
• National  Commendations Yan Lane, Justin Mallia -- UNSW Village, Architectus

HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE

• Lachlan Macquarie Award Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Memorial, Brian Hooper Architect and m3architecture, architects in association
• National Awards Former Wests Furniture Showroom, Riddel Architecture -- Paddington Reservoir Gardens, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer with JMD Design and the City of Sydney

COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE

• Harry Seidler Award 5-9 Roslyn Street, Kings Cross, Durbach Block Architects
• National Award Port Phillip Estate, Wood/Marsh Architecture

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

• Emil Sodersten Award ANZ Centre, Hassell
• National Awards Lyons Architecture Office, NMBW Architecture Studio -- Port Phillip Estate, Wood/Marsh Architecture

URBAN DESIGN

• Walter Burley Griffin Award Pirrama Park, Pyrmont, Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects / Aspect Studios / CAB
• National Award Paddington Reservoir Gardens, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer with JMD Design and the City of Sydney
• National Commendations Eastlink Freeway, Wood/Marsh Architecture, Adelaide Zoo Entrance Precinct, Hassell

INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE

• Jørn Utzon Award The Met, Bangkok, Thailand, WOHA
• Awards Kesho Leo Children's Home, Sinon, Tanzania, Watson Architecture + Design -- Bras Basah Mass Rapid Transit Station, Singapore, WOHA
• Wall House, Shizuoka, Japan, Peter Stutchbury Architecture with Keiji Ashizawa Design
• Commendations Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia, WOHA -- Aman New Delhi, India, Kerry Hill Architects

SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE

• National Award Strangio House, Maria Gigney Architects

ENDURING ARCHITECTURE

• 25 Year Award Supreme Court Complex, Hobart, Department of Public Works / Peter Partridge

SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

• National Award Surry Hills Library and Community Centre, FJMT
• National Commendation Lyons Architecture Office, NMBW Architecture Studio

STEEL ARCHITECTURE

• Colorbond Award Australian Expo Pavilion, Wood/Marsh Architecture

THE CRITICS RESPOND

• Philip Goldswain and Melinda Payne, and Eli Giannini consider this year's outcomes

Managing the Design Process

Managing the design process, concept development: an essential manual for the working designer by Terry Lee Stone is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"Managing the Design Process - Concept Development is an essential primer for all graphic designers.  As students, designers learn to develop and hone their creative skills, but courses on managing their careers and business are almost nonexistent.  Everything from creating a design brief to what questions to ask in a client meeting, are the cornerstones of a successful design career.  Learning how to communicate and effectively strategize with clients to envision the best possible outcome for each project is essential for every designer.

This book explains how to do these things and more.  It focuses on the concept development process, the early stages of the designer-client relationship, before the design hits the pavement, so to speak.  Research, goal setting, design strategy, creative risk taking, and effectively managing client expectations are all addressed.

Businesses and organizations of all types are starting to understand that good design can give a product a distinct competitive advantage over other products in the same category - inevitably benefiting their company's bottom line.  What is not clear to many is the intricate collaborative partnership between designer and client that is required to not only achieve a great design, but also to utilize it to its full capacity through a series of strategic steps.  Managing the Design Process - Concept Development is precisely about that collaboration." -- back cover

Introduction to Ergonomics

Introduction to ergonomics (3rd edition) by R. S. Bridger is a new book that is now available for loan in the Learning Centre.

"The past decade has seen the development and testing of an increasingly large set of ergonomics tools.  With new sections in every chapter, the third edition of Introduction to Ergonomics describes a representative selection of tools and demonstrates how to apply them in practice.  In fully researched, stand alone sections with worked examples, the book provides useful, practical skills for dealing with real-world ergonomic problems.  The author's approach is based on a professional model in which specialized skills are backed-up by a good general knowledge of ergonomics.  This approach is in accordance with International Ergonomics Association guidelines.

See what's new in the Third Edition

• Ergonomics Workshop sections in each chapter with worked examples and advice for using problem solving tools
• Guidance for the design of questionnaires, rating scales, and the conduct of surveys applicable across all areas of ergonomics
• Task analysis examples together with a wide variety of ergonomics checklists and design guidelines
• Increased coverage of the role of stress and psychological well-being on the health of workers and on systems safety
• New material for course lectures, examinations, and projects - over 200 essays and exercises
• Glossary of technical terms
• New evidence for the cost-effectiveness of ergonomics in practice
• Advice for further study
• Updated Instructor's Manual

The book's built-in flexibility allows it to be used in a variety of ways.  Reading the main text supplies a general overview of ergonomics in action.  Delving deeper, the Ergonomics Workshop sections include tutorials and exercises that provide a basic toolkit for carrying out risk assessments and for solving real-world problems.  This multi-level organization allows those studying human factors, psychology, industrial engineering, and occupational ergonomics to get both general knowledge and specialized information.  The self-contained chapters are also accessible to non-ergonomics professionals who need to know more about the subject." -- back cover

Flooring

Flooring: the essential source book for planning, selecting, and restoring floors by Elizabeth Wilhide is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"We make more demands on the floor than we do on any other structural element of the home.  It must not only be strong and durable, but also comfortable, safe, and good-looking.  And since your choice in flooring can often require a substantial investment, getting it right is essential.  Elizabeth Wilhide's Flooring is a rich fund of inspiration and sound advice for all the floors in your home, whether it is modern or period, urban or rural, sumptuous or simple.

Flooring celebrates the fabulous range of colors, textures, and finishes widely available today.  Elizabeth Wilhide shows how to select and use the most appropriate floor covering - be it striking and cool, or warm and welcoming - as the basis for truly stunning interiors to suit every budget and way of life.  Overriding design issues including scale and proportion, architectural character, flooring combinations, and detail, are tackled with ingenuity, practicality, and style.

Individual chapters cover the main flooring materials: hard (brick, stone, marble, tile, glass, concrete, metal); wood (both old and new); sheet and soft tile (rubber, linoleum, vinyl, leather); and soft (textiles of every description).  There is detailed, illustrated advice on the installation, care, maintenance, and restoration of each material, as well as instructions for personalizing a floor using pattern and color, from simple contrasts to sophisticated paint effects.

Few other features can coordinate or define interior spaces as well as a carefully chosen floor.  With its 400 up-to-date color photographs, 100 how-to illustrations, and directory of suppliers, Flooring is the most comprehensive and practical volume devoted to this large and important element of the home." -- back cover

The Soft Furnishings Source Book

The soft furnishings source book by Leslie Geddes-Brown is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"Whether you long for the fresh and muted tones of Swedish minimalism, with sheer white linen hangings at the windows, or plan to upholster your sofa and armchairs in traditional toile de Jouy, The Soft Furnishings Source Book will help you to make your vision a reality.  In this fully revised and updated guide to decorative style, leading interiors writer Leslie Geddes-Brown shares her experience in exploring every aspect of using soft furnishings in the home.

The illuminating first chapter, on Fabric Styles, includes a host of images showing how the various types of fabric - from wools and velvets to suedes to and leathers - create a distinctive look and feel in a room.  The Components considers the different elements of soft furnishings, including curtains, loose covers, cushions and bed treatments, and offers advice about how to find your way through the multitude of choices.  Room By Room shows how these individual elements can be brought together into cohesive decorative schemes.

In Practicalities, Lucinda Ganderton covers basic sewing techniques and gives step-by-step instructions for 12 stylish yet simple projects.  An extensive directory of suppliers puts the finishing touch to this indispensable guide." -- dust jacket

Chema Madoz

Chema Madoz: Obras Maestras (Masterpieces) is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"Chema Madoz Born in Spain in 1958, is one of contemporary photography's most personal and innovative artists. His work, influenced by surrealism and visual poetry, composes a complex magic universe where objects are never what they seem, or seem to be what they aren't. Madoz brilliantly plays with the perception of those who view his images and explores beyond reality.

In just one year (2000), his profound, intuitive work received Spain's National Photography Award, the PHotoEspaña Prize and the Higashikawa Prize. The artist, who has always lived in Madrid, has held numerous exhibitions since the mid-nineteen eighties. Outstanding among them are Objetos 1990-1999, the first retrospective that the Reina Sofía Museum dedicated to a live Spanish photographer; Chema Madoz 2000-2005, organised by the Ministry of Culture; and Poética, a travelling show that has received the praise of critics and public alike in countries such as Japan, China and Brazil.

Obras Maestras (Masterpieces) This book, which initiates La Fárica's Obras Maestras Collection, tells the story of Chema Madoz through the reproduction of more than 300 photographs within its 450 pages.

Page by page, three decades of creation are covered and the artist's inner world is revealed. His life and works are discovered thanks to essays by Duane Michals, Oliva María Rubio, Estrella de Diego and Christian Caujolle as well as an extensive and detailed illustrated timeline." -- dust jacket

Marlene Dumas

Marlene Dumas: measuring your own grave is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

You can view the companion website at this address: http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/34

Contemporary Details

Contemporary details: the definitive interior design sourcebook by Nonie Niesewand is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"Spend a day tramping the streets of London, New York, or Amsterdam looking for contemporary handles or a wooden basin and you will most likely return home empty handed. Type the words "glass ceiling" into an Internet search engine and you will be given a choice of nearly 50,000 websites. In this book products have been sourced at international fairs and reviewed on the net to widen your horizons while narrowing your choices. contemporary details is the definitive guide to sourcing modern fixtures and fittings, providing instant design solutions for the 21st century.

Much more than an illustrated directory of the most beautiful and amazing objects available today, contemporary details features a collection of inspirational interiors designed by architects and designers that show how to get the latest looks, alongside pictures of over 650 products that author Nonie Niesewand has sleuthed from around the world. These are the very best interior design products, yet all are factory-produced, with a long shelf-life, and readily available. A directory of over 800 suppliers ensures that all the products can be easily sourced.

With an emphasis on including the very latest in "smart" technology and eco-friendly products, contemporary details is as inspiring as it is useful." -- dust jacket

Television Programs of Interest (Sat 27th November to Fri 3rd December 2010)

• CLAUDE MONET PAINTER

This program explores the life and works of French painter, Claude Monet.
Saturday 27 November 2010 3.35pm
SBS ONE Rating: GRpt
Duration: 30 mins

• PAULA REGO: TELLING TALES

A portrait of the Portuguese-born painter, Paula Rego, considered one of the greatest living artists today. She talks intimately about the strange, dark influences on her work and her obsessions derived from folk tales and autobiographical details, which give flight to her extraordinary and sometimes grotesque imagination.
Saturday 27 November 2010 2.40pm
SBS ONE Rating: PGWS Rpt
Duration: 55 mins
*The Learning Centre has this program available for loan on DVD.

• TIM MARLOW MEETS: NITIN SAWHNEY

Firmly established as a world-class producer, songwriter, DJ, multi-instrumentalist, orchestral composer and cultural pioneer, Nitin Sawhney's talents span and transcend cultural barriers. Nitin invites Tim to meet him at the National Gallery of Art in London to discuss the inspiration he draws for his music from the diverse artwork there.
Saturday 27 November 2010 4.00pm
SBS ONE WS
Duration: 30 mins

• BIG, BIGGER, BIGGEST: SKYSCRAPER - EP 4 OF 4

The tallest man-made structure on Earth towering nearly half a mile high is the Burj Dubai Skyscraper in the Persian Gulf. This film reveals how seven ingenious technological breakthroughs enabled engineers to build this super-structure. From its double-decker elevators and fire-proof evacuation rooms to its unique wind-cheating design. Using a mix of CGI animation and on-location filming, the program reveals the innovations that changed Skyscraper design forever.
Saturday 27 November 2010 7.30pm
SBS ONE Rating: *Final*CC WS
Duration: 60 mins

• CHINA AVANT-GARDE: THE NEW CULTURAL REVOLUTION

Is Chinese modern art the greatest movement since Cubism? That's the opinion of many western experts stunned by the quality of work in China today and the pace at which it has emerged on the world scene since the end of Mao.
Sunday 28 November 2010 9.00pm
ABC2 Rating: PGCC Rpt
Duration: 30 mins

• ART NATION

On the final episode of Art Nation for 2010, Fenella Kernebone reviews the upcoming exhibition at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art - Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life 1990-2005.
Sunday 28 November 2010 5.30pm
ABC1 Rating: *Final*CC
Duration: 30 mins

• THE SOUTH BANK SHOW: DISNEY/PIXAR

This film is a celebration of the creative talents of the hand-drawn animation and groundbreaking computer animation techniques that the two studios Disney and Pixar, have brought to filmmaking.
Sunday 28 November 2010 7.30pm
ABC2 CC
Duration: 50 mins

• BRIAN ENO IN CONVERSATION

Recently in Australia as curator of the Luminous Festival at the Sydney Opera House is none other than the man internationally acclaimed as the father of ambient music - Brian Eno. Honouring his 30-odd years of creative achievements this program features an illuminating Q&A interview between Eno and ABC arts presenter Andrew Frost.
Monday 29 November 2010 3.30am (early hours)
ABC1 Rating: GCC Rpt
Duration: 30 mins

• STOP. REWIND: ENERGY - EP 11 OF 13

Over the past few decades all kinds of power supplies have been tried and tested - from atoms to chicken poo! This whole quest for cheap, clean, power isn't some tree-hugging trip. It's born of necessity - we're running out!
Wednesday 1 December 2010 6.00pm
ABC2 Rating: GCC
Duration: 25 mins

Juxtapoz (November 2010)

The latest issue of Juxtapoz is now available for loan in the Learning Centre.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Style Sheet: Mayfourteenth -- New York Couture
• Profiles: Mi Ju -- Brian M Viveros -- Melissa Haslam -- Pedro Matos -- Alexander Korzer-Robinson -- Intimidnation
• Showstopper: The Tenderloin Project -- Walter Steding -- Jason Bryant: Trilogy
• Barbara Kruger Introduction by Shepard Fairey / Interview by M Revelli
• Duke Riley Interview by Alexander Klein / Portrait by Bryan Derballa
• Jonathan Yeo Text by Katie Zuppann / Portrait by Gino Spiro
• Ed Emberley Interview by Saelee Oh / Portrait by Deanna Guzman
• Patrick Martinez Interview by Mister Cartoon / Portrait by Estevan Oriol
• eBoy Interview and portrait by Alexander Tarrant
• Reviews: Locals Only by Hugh Holland -- Pixar: 25 Years of Animation -- The Street Art Stencil Book -- The Story of Island Records: Keep on Running -- The Art of British Rock: Fifty Years of Rock Posters, Flyers, and Handbills by Mike Evans -- :Phunk: Around the World Across the Universe, Artworks 2007-2009
• Insider: Debbie Harry, Interview by Gwynned Vitello / Portrait by Chris Stein
• Pop Life
• Perspective: Steve Powers Icy Signs A Love Letter to Syracuse, New York September 2010

Capture (November/December 2010)

The latest issue of Capture is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

the year in review

• Editorial World
• Wedding and Portrait World
• Advertising World
• Art World

the lists

• The Top Lists for 2010 The top iPhone apps for photographers, most inspiring websites, most awesome Photoshop plug-ins to the weirdest moments with clients and the dodgiest business practices in the industry, our lists reveal all. And straight from the mouths of the professional photographers to the pages of Capture.

the work

• Advertising
• Art
• Portrait
• Editorial
• Documentary/Photojournalism
• Emerging
• Wedding
• Fashion
• Landscape
• Travel
• Sport
• Architecture

projects

• Showtime Exhibitions and new books for November and December

plus

• Editor's Note
• The Letters Page
• Sandisk Exposed Challenge 2010/2011 The first winner announced
• ACMP Pro News

Architectural Review Australia (Residential 2010) (October/November 2010)

The latest issue of AR Australia is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

• Editorial Text: Maitiú Ward

BOOK REVIEWS

• Book round-up
• Architecture and Beauty: Conversations with Architects about a Troubled Relationship Text: Robert Bevan

COMPETITIONS

• About Face 2010 Text: Andrew Mackenzie
• Propositions: Stage Two Jury Report

INTERVIEWS/FEATURES

• Interview: Rick Joy Text: David Neustein
• What price maturity? Robin Boyd's Australian Ugliness and the expectation of Australian improvement Text: Conrad Hamann
• The density debate Text: Craig Yelland and Adam Haddow

DESIGNWALL

• One to watch: Breathe Architecture
• Project features: Kieron Gait Architects, studio505, Tony Caro Architecture

REGULAR COLUMNS

• ESD: Zero houses are just that Text: Tone Wheeler
• Technology: Mies, the environmentalist Text: Russell Fortmeyer
• BIM: Optioneering: a pre-BIM strategy Text: Dominik Holzer

PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY

• Portfolio
• Platform

NEWSFEED

• News, events & competitions

OBITUARY

• Obituary: William J. Mitchell 1944-2010 Text: Tony Styant Browne

PROJECTS

• Burridge Read Residence A careful reconfiguration invests an existing beach house with a rich spatial complexity that belies its compact scale and awkward prior form. Architect: David Boyle Architects, Text: Peter Tonkin, Photography: Brett Boardman
• The Oxlade House In Brisbane's leafy inner-city suburb of New Farm, a bold new form has landed. Architect: Arkhefield, Text: John Price and Elizabeth Musgrave, Photography: Scott Burrows
• 401 St Kilda Road A surge in property 'downsizing' amongst the Boomer generation is driving a booming market in luxury apartments. Within the tightly constrained world of multi-residential property development, however, is there any room for architecture? Martyn Hood visits a new project by Melbourne practice Elenberg Fraser to find out. Architect: Elenberg Fraser, Text: Martyn Hook, Photography: John Gollings, Peter Clarke
• DPR House Digital design tools allow for the exploration of a wealth of formal possibilities. In this new residence, however, Marsh Cashman Koolloos applies these tools towards rather different ends - the exploration of what is possible within the parameters of a tough set of council codes. Architect: Marsh Cashman Koolloos, Text: David Neustein, Photography: Willem Rethmeier
• Knox Church A delicate alteration to an historic church lends this much-loved local icon new life as a family residence. Architect: Williams Boag Architects, Text: Conrad Hamann, Photography: Sonia Mangiapane
• Yan Lane A young architect applies fresh eyes and perseverance to turn a seemingly unworkable inner city lane into the site for award-winning residential architecture. Architect: Justin Mallia, Text: Martyn Hook, Photography: Brett Boardman

Designing and Patternmaking for Stretch Fabrics

Designing and patternmaking for stretch fabrics by Keith Richardson is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"Stretch fabrics are more popular than ever, used for Juicy Couture's sweats and in the trendy, ready-to-wear styles found at H&M. But stretch fabrics have long been a staple of designer fashion as well - from Missoni's colorful knits to Donna Karan's basics. Designing and Patternmaking for Stretch Fabrics provides the design student or working designer with the essential information for understanding the specifics of knit fabrics and the patternmaking process for different garments. Fibers, dyes, treatments, and fabric sources are discussed, along with the principles of sizing and measuring for women's, men's, petite, plus, and half sizes. Chapters focusing on particular garments begin with a draft of a sloper block. Numerous illustrations and diagrams demonstrate the effects of draping, gathering, shirring, ruffling, and making adjustments as needed to flatter the wearer. Practice garments will put students' skills and creativity to work - everything they need to turn an ordinary garment into one of original designer quality." -- back cover

Ragtrader (5 November 2010)

The latest issue of Ragtrader is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents include:

• WHO: Will take on Queenspark.
• HOW: SG will grow.
• WHERE: Sambag will roll out.

Selvedge Issue 36 (September/October 2010)

The latest issue of Selvedge is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

INDULGE textiles to buy, collect or simply admire

• Noteworthy Festivals and shows not to be missed.
• Clear purpose Give us the tools, and we will finish the job... Editor-in-Chief Polly Leonard found beautiful sculptural textile tools at the Convergence conference in Albuquerque.
• Symbiotic Anthropologie fill their shops with carefully chosen goods, one-off pieces and the fruits of their relationship with independent designers.
• How to... Be part of The Campaign for Wool by making a pretty knitted rug with Rowan's Purelife British Sheep breeds.
• Fabric swatch A new feature on obscure fabrics, No. 1 serve Sarah Jane Downing tracks down early references to this once commonplace wool cloth. Illustrated by Debbie Powell.

INDUSTRY from craft to commerce

• Returning to the fold Wool is a fibre with friends in high places and has plans to make more... Liz Farrelly finds out why high profile figures such as HRH The Prince of Wales are championing a wool revival and how you can help.
• London Design Festival Diaries at the ready as Origin, Decorex, 100% Design, Tent London et al return to the capital to showcase new talent and favourites from the past.

ANECDOTE textiles that touch our lives

• Scrap of a thing 18th century textile tokens from the Foundling Museum. Shelly Goldsmith uncovers the tiny textile fragments that are our only tangible link to the thousands of unwanted babies that passed through the Foundling Hospital.
• Faithful flock The architectural splendour of the wool churches. Sarah Jane Downing surveys the links between the wool industry and some of Britain's most beautiful churches.

CONCEPT textiles in fine art

• Jones the book Drawing at the National Wool Museum, Carmarthenshire, Wales made by artist in residence, Julia Griffiths Jones.

ATTIRE critical reporting of fashion trends

• Life's Werk: Eley Kishimoto ""Collaboration" says Mark Eley, "was in our DNA from the moment we met." Cynthia Rose finds out how these fashion designers keep things fresh.
• Foraging for fashion Gönül Paksoy approaches art from a different angle, incorporating all that she knows about science, cookery and design.

COHABIT stunning interiors beautifully photographed

• Good Housekeeping Ahead of the opening of Gudren Sjoden's first London shop this autumn, Cia Wedin is invited to discover more about her home and her ethical approach to business. Photographs by Anna Kern.

GLOBAL travel destinations and ethnographic textiles

• Vera Neumann President of the Vera Company, Susan Seid reflects on the art of an American icon Susan has bought Vera's work to a wider audience through collaboration with Anthropologie nd a new coffee table book, 'Vera: The Art and Life of an Icon' We have six copies to give away.

EVENTS a chance to meet with like-minded people

• Join Selvedge for a private view of the Threads of Feeling exhibition at the Foundling Museum on the 26th October. The evening will include two guest speakers, curator and author John Styles and artist Shelly Goldsmith.

INFORM the latest news, reviews and exhibition listings

• bias/contributors A letter from the editor-in-chief and comments from contributors.
• news Textile news: Shelley Goldsmith, Rough Linen, Toast, Pendleton USA, The Hill-Side, Zenzulu, The Textile Society, The Woolsack, Wendy Cramer, OCtavi, Woolrich, The Hermitage Amsterdam and Fleetwood Fox.
• miscellany Felt: A pressing matter.
• Selvedge at the Big Chill A big thank you to our sponsors and those that took part in a bird making workshop this summer.
• international listings Exhibitions, fairs, and events.
• read In the Loop: Knitting Now, Fashion Illustration 1930-1970 from Harper's Bazaar
• view Horrockses Fashions, The Shape of THings, Ainsley Hillard, Lace in Fashion
• resources Websites and reading lists for those who want to know more about the Roving Issue.
• coming next The Evergreen Issue: Age-old traditions and fresh ideas. Eco gifts, pantomime and Santa suits.

Achieving Invisibility

Achieving invisibility: the art of architectural visualization and rendering by Adam Crespi is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"Achieving Invisibility: The Art of Architectural Visualization and Rendering provides working techniques for 3-D modeling with software like Autodesk 3ds Max. Students learn to construct architectural renderings, interior environments, and fly-through animations that appear to be photos rather than computer-generated renderings. The computer, in essence, becomes invisible, and the viewer focuses instead on the design. Each exercise is introduced by a brief explanation of the intended results, when and where in production it would be used, and some typical examples. Step-by-step written instructions with drawings follow. With lessons ranging from beginner to expert, students will be able to construct almost any type of building, interior, texture, or light effect with elegance and efficiency." -- back cover

Spatial Design

Spatial design by Ulrich Exner and Dietrich Pressel is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"Architecture does not consist of two-dimensional drawings - it is constructed space. Basics Spatial Design deals with the history behind spatial perception and design, and provides a deep understanding of the conscious and deliberate design of three-dimensional relationships. It introduces possibilities for spatial design clearly and in a way that can be easily incorporated into one's own practice." -- back cover

Encyclopedia of Furnishing Textiles, Floorcoverings and Home Furnishing Practices, 1200-1950

Encyclopedia of furnishing textiles, floorcoverings and home furnishing practices, 1200-1950 by Clive Edwards is a new reference book that is now available for use in the Learning Centre.

"The Encyclopedia of Furnishing Textiles is an accessible and comprehensive reference work describing the furnishing textiles, soft furnishings and floor coverings used in Western domestic interiors over the period 1200-1950.

Included with descriptions and histories are details of the manufacture, distribution and consumption of furnishing goods. The encyclopedia incorporates details of most historic furnishing practices (which have often been dealt with only individually), and benefits from extensive consultation of primary or out-of-print sources to show how the products were viewed historically. The book includes nearly 1200 entries covering generic topics such as woven textiles, printed textiles, embroidered textiles, tapestry, painted cloths, yarns, dyes, carpets, rugs, non-woven fabrics, oil-cloths, wall materials, upholstery materials, loose covers, trimmings (passementeries), beds, cushions and many more. Entries vary according to their role and importance, but usually include a description, historical explanations of use, technical details, and primary and secondary source material." -- dust jacket

Craft, Space and Interior Design, 1855-2005

Craft, space and interior design, 1855-2005 edited by Sandra Alfoldy and Janice Helland is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"Constructed space is defined by its shape, by the materials with which it is enclosed and by the objects that are placed within or decorate its exterior or interior. The interaction of these crafted objects or decorated surfaces with space provides viewers or inhabitants with visual clues about the environment as well as visual cues about decorum: viewers can know what kind of behaviour is expected and what the space means. Furnishings and dress, textile panels and clay pots, stained glass and gesso panels, all defined as craft or decorative art, give architectural space, defined as high art, its character: without craft, architecture is empty and devoid of meaning.

This engaging collection of essays presents the first sustained exploration of the relationship of craft to architectural spaces. The book unravels the complex ways in which craft controls, manipulates, organises and defines space, to highlight how the relationship between craft and space can be understood as a form of communication between related parts that combine to form a unified whole." -- back cover

The Abrams Guide to Period Styles for Interiors

The Abrams guide to period styles for interiors by Judith Gura is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers and Architects

Interior construction & detailing for designers and architects (4th edition) by David Kent Ballast is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Introduction to Building

Introduction to building (4th edition) by Derek Osbourn and Roger Greeno is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"The fourth edition of Introduction to Building is an authoritative overview of the many design and practical considerations associated with the creation and maintenance of buildings. It has been updated to include current legislation and new government guidelines.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the various aspects of building and development from initial planning and design through contract procurement to construction. With regard to maintenance and repair of existing buildings, traditional construction procedures are retained from the previous editions.

Key features:

• clear and concise text, supplemented with comprehensive illustrations
• references to relevant statutes, current Building and Construction Regulations, British and European Standards
• new illustrations have been added where appropriate and existing illustrations have been modified with dur regard for established techniques
• updated information on new construction, with regard to fuel conservation and control of carbon emissions
• topics covered include the requirements of a building: appearance, durability, dimensional suitability, strength and stability, weather exclusion, sound control, thermal comfort, fire protection, lighting and ventilating, sanitation and drainage, security, cost, building processes, building team, communication and construction methods
• updated references to contractual procedures and revised Joint Contracts Tribunal forms

Introduction to Building is recommended for students of all construction-related courses, including architecture, building technology, construction management, building surveying, quantity surveying, estate and facilities management." -- back cover

Fabrics and Wallpapers for Historic Buildings

Fabrics and wallpapers for historic buildings by Jane C. Nylander and Richard C. Nylander is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"This new hardcover edition is a unique single-source presentation of the successful Fabrics for Historic Buildings and Wallpapers for Historic Buildings.

Featuring the entire content of both comprehensive, visually stunning books, Fabrics and Wallpapers for Historic Buildings offers:

• More than 1,000 authentically reproduced wallpaper designs, along with extraordinarily useful advice for answering the centuries-old question: "What shall we do with our walls?"
• Reliable, expert advice for choosing, buying, and installing the appropriate fabrics for historic interiors, complete with more than 600 fabric types and patterns and new information on twentieth-century fabrics

Fabrics and Wallpapers for Historic Buildings is an essential volume for everyone involved in restoring or researching American houses built between 1700 and 1900." -- back cover

Designing Commercial Interiors

Designing commercial interiors (2nd edition) by Christine M. Piotrowski and Elizabeth A. Rogers is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"Following the success of the ASID/Polsky Prize Honorable Mention in 1999, authors Christine Piotrowski and Elizabeth Rogers have extensively revised this guide to planning and designing commercial interiors to help professionals and design students successfully address today's trends and project requirements. This comprehensive reference covers the practical and aesthetic issues that distinguish commercial interiors. There is new information on sustainable design, security, and accessibility - three areas of increased emphasis in modern interiors.

An introductory chapter provides an overview of commercial interior design and the challenges and rewards of working in the field, and stresses the importance of understanding the basic purpose and functions of the client's business as a prerequisite to designing interiors. This guide also gives the reader a head start with eight self-contained chapters that provide comprehensive coverage of interior design for specific types of commercial facilities, ranging from offices to food and beverage facilities, and from retail stores to health care facilities. Each chapter is complete with a historical overview, types of facilities, planning and interior design elements, design applications, a summary, references, and Web sites. New design applications covered include spas in hotels, bed and breakfast inns, coffee shops, gift stores and salons, courthouses and courtrooms, and golf clubhouses.

In keeping with the times, there are new chapters focusing on senior living facilities and on restoration and adaptive use. A chapter on project management has been revised and includes everything from proposals and contracts to scheduling and documentation. Throughout the book, design application discussions, illustrations, and photographs help both professional and students solve problems and envision and implement distinctive designs for commercial interiors.

With information on licensing, codes, and regulations, along with more than 150 photographs and illustrations, this combined resource and instant reference is a must-have for commercial interior design professionals, students, and those studying for the NCIDQ licensing exam." -- back cover

Lighting By Design

Lighting by design (2nd edition) by Christopher Cuttle is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Modern Architecture Through Case Studies 1945-1990

Modern architecture through case studies 1945-1990 by Peter Blundell Jones & Eamonn Canniffe is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Television Programs of Interest (Sat 20th November to Fri 26th November 2010)

• TIM MARLOW MEETS: IAN RANKIN

Tim Marlow meets best-selling crime writer Ian Rankin at the National Galleries of Scotland in his home town of Edinburgh. Most famous for his award winning Inspector Rebus novels, Rankin talks openly about his life and career through his chosen works. These include a Francis Bacon piece and work from Scottish artists Eduardo Paolozzi and Douglas Gordon.
Saturday 20 November 2010 4.00pm
SBS ONE WS
Duration: 30 mins

• ART NATION

Provocative British artist Tracey Emin, environmental artist Carmel Wallace and 'reverse graffiti' artist Moose aka Paul Curtis are profiled. Music by Vida-Sunshyne.
Sunday 21 November 2010 5.30pm
ABC1
Duration: 30 mins

md: international designscout for furniture, interior and design 10 (2010)

The latest issue of md is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

EDITORIAL

REPORT

• md-report

INTRODUCTION

• Spaces of Refuge

INTERIOR SPACES

• House in the Park Architekturbüro Kergaβner
• Everything in Motion Gnädinger Architekten
• Cocktails, Art, Design pH-129

OFFICE AND CONTRACT FURNITURE

• Flowing Transitions Joerg Bernauer
• Straightaway Convincing Jehs + Laub
• Clean-cut Silhouette Porsche Design Studio
• "We Listen to the Market" Andy Lock
• Thought-through Versatility
• Consistently Oblique Favaretto and Partners
• Communication Islands China Academy of Art
• Meeting Points

LETTER FROM SHANGHAI

• Expo Attracts the Masses Jamy Yang

KITCHENS

• Kitchen Puzzle Gian Vittorio Plazzogna
• Placed Freely in the Room Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
• Only the Best
• Professional Appearance Nico Moretto

SERIES

• NEW MATERIALS Invisibility Cloaking Technology Christiane Sauer

TEXTILES

• Trailblazer Role

CEILING, WALL, FLOOR

• With a Minimal Edge Pinuccio Borgonovo
• With a Maximum of Transparency
• Moving Freely Giuseppe Bavuso
• Niche Product

UNIVERSITY

POINTS IN FAVOUR OF ... HILDESHEIM

• HAWK Atrium
• Wittenburg's Minster
• Contribution to the 2008 Luminale
• HAWK Fair Stand
• 'Ice Cubes' Exhibition Room
• Campus News

DESIGN AND MORE

• Office and Contract Furniture

The Japan Architect No. 79 (Autumn 2010)

The latest issue of The Japan Architect is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

• Editorial
• Statement Concerning pure architecture
• Transparency and Scale Architecture as air -- Venice 2010
• The Potentiality of Towers
• Forest-like Architecture -- KAIT workshop on July 21, 2010 facility of kanagawa institute of technology KAIT workshop
• The Proportions of the landscape Cafeteria in university
• Creating Ground lake project / Observatory of the mountain / A municipal hall of mountains / A museum on a cape
• Garden and Terrace House h
• A Villa in the City T project
• Greenhouse designing with Yoshizaka Venice Biennale : 11th International Architecture Exhibition 2008 Japanese Pavilion
• A new scale of architecture
• Architecture as landscape Group home
• Excavating Space yohji yamamoto New York gansevoort street store
• Pureness table
• An Experiment Involving Space balloon
• Data / Profile

Trends (New Home) Vol. 26 No. 13

The latest issue of Trends magazine is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

http://trendsideas.com

Contents:

COASTAL HOMES

• Summer comes calling A cliff-top house in Sydney puts a local spin on traditional American beach house architecture
• Well-rounded perspective This contemporary home offers sweeping ocean views while maintaining a sense of privacy from and for immediate neighbours
• Natural selection With its cantilevered planes and locally quarried granite walls, the house sits in perfect harmony with the landscape

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

• By invitation only Separate family living and entertaining zones are defined by the layered architectural elements of this house
• Where the living is easy This new urban home conjures up a holiday lifestyle - the design references contemporary beach houses and traditional boat sheds
• Self expression With its dramatic extruded roof form and contemporary veranda treatment, this house offers a modern interpretation of the traditional Queenslander

CLIMATE CONTROL

• La dolce vita Just as traditional villas in Italy and the south of France were built to last for centuries, so this house will endure for generations to come
• Paradise found A passive house in the tropics combines architectural features that mitigate solar gain and promote natural ventilation and light
• Curvaceous appeal A modern take on a traditional design promotes natural ventilation and employs deep verandas for shade

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM

• Our country boasts some of the best residentials architecture on the planet. This section highlights the companies that design and build these remarkable homes.
• New South Wales
• Queensland
• Victoria

ROOFING & CLADDING

• All points covered Zinc offers a sustainable and durable roofing option
• New palette A distinctive exterior for your new home with clay brick
• Rain or shine Retractable roof systems bring versatility to outdoor living areas

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

• Elevators -- Kitchen appliances -- Paint finishes -- Bathroom products -- Gas fireplaces

INDEX

A World History of Art

A world history of art by Hugh Honour and John Fleming (revised 7th edition) is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"For over a quarter of a century this art historical tour de force has consistently proved the classic introduction to humankind's artistic heritage. From our Paleolithic past to our digitised present, every continent and culture is covered in an articulate and well-balanced discussion - a broad and epic canvas that omits none of the fine detail. In this Revised Seventh Edition, contemporary art historian Michael Archer has brought the account of contemporary art over the last twenty years right up to date, reflecting the latest developments that continue to shape our cultural history." -- back cover

The Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion - Vol. 10 Global Perspectives

The Berg encyclopedia of world dress and fashion is a new 10 volume reference resource available for use within the Learning Centre.

Volume 10: Global Perspectives

"Global Perspectives provides a transnational overview of dress within the global arena. "Intelligent" textiles and the impact of recent developments in nanotechnology are addressed alongside such popular culture phenomena as "cosplay," based on Japanese comics and animation, and virtual worlds, where avatars provide opportunities for multiple, shifting identities. There are broad overview articles on the fashion industry and its impact worldwide, secondhand clothing, and also ecofashion, which has evolved out of concern for ethical consumption. Such varied topics as beads and perfumes are situated within a global context, and there is an informative section on dress and fashion resources worldwide, including museum collections. A fitting conclusion to this monumental major work on dress, Global Perspectives provides an important cross-cultural overview of human dress and adornment across the globalized world." -- back cover

You can also check out the online companion to this publication through the Learning Centre catalogue or via this link: Berg Fashion Library

The Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion - Vol. 9 East Europe, Russia, and the Caucasus

The Berg encyclopedia of world dress and fashion is a new 10 volume reference resource available for use within the Learning Centre.

Volume 9: East Europe, Russia, and the Caucasus

"From the Baltic to the Balkans, and from Siberia to the Caucasus, the lands covered in this volume contain a multitude of cultures with rich and distinctive dress and textile traditions. However, tradition has not been the only factor shaping dress in the region. The contrast between ethnic and urban dress provides a revealing lens through which to consider individual and cultural identities across the region. Attitudes towards dress have also been shaped by socialism and its demise, as the former "Eastern bloc" states have undergone massive upheaval. This landmark volume is the first major reference work to provide a comprehensive overview of dress within this vast and complex region. Broad surveys of individual countries are supplemented with case studies focusing more narrowly on people, practices, and objects to provide both range and depth. The long tradition of exquisite embroidery is highlighted. The volume also has articles on the influence of the Ottoman Empire on this part of Europe, a discussion of Roma dress, and a "Snapshot" on Balkan bandits. A pioneering, major reference work, East Europe, Russia, and the Caucasus also places dress within the political and sociocultural contexts that have shaped people and nations in this region." -- back cover

You can also check out the online companion to this publication through the Learning Centre catalogue or via this link: Berg Fashion Library

The Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion - Vol. 8 West Europe

The Berg encyclopedia of world dress and fashion is a new 10 volume reference resource available for use within the Learning Centre.

Volume 8: West Europe

"This volume examines the complex strands that make up the European tradition of dress and fashion. Europe's varied landscapes and climates have influenced ways of dressing, as have continental and regional historical movements. West Europe, while emphasizing the global importance of European dress and fashion since 1800, provides information about the earlier contexts for their development. It also provides an analysis of haute couture as well as concise introductions to ethnic dress traditions and developments in the making and selling of clothing. Mainstream topics such as the changing shape of the female form are analyzed alongside current issues: ethics in the fashion industry, intelligent textiles, and subcultural dress, for example. Articles are illustrated by images ranging from exquisite couture creations to caricatures lampooning the extravagant follies of history's "fashion victims." This volume is the key reference work for everyone wishing to discover more about West Europe's seminal role in both fashion history and the shaping of cultural identities." -- back cover

You can also check out the online companion to this publication through the Learning Centre catalogue or via this link: Berg Fashion Library

The Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion - Vol. 7 Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands

The Berg encyclopedia of world dress and fashion is a new 10 volume reference resource available for use within the Learning Centre.

Volume 7: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands

"Collectively, the Pacific Islands, Australia, and New Zealand represent a varied and culturally complex region. It is home to peoples leading time-honored ways of life, thos gradually accepting cultural changes, and those inhabiting industrialized society and engaging with all the trappings of the modern world. The influence of colonialism, trade, Aboriginal and Pacific Islander heritage, and the significance of the environment on bodily adornment are some of the topics thoroughly addressed in this volume, which provides general overviews of the dress practices of the region's various peoples. "Snapshots" focus on specialist topics relating to traditional dress as well as recent phenomena, such as the performance fashions of pop star and style icon Kylie Minogue. Throughout, articles are supported by a significant number of previously unpublished photographs. Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands will be of enduring value to anyone curious to learn more about dress in this fascinating region." -- back cover

You can also check out the online companion to this publication through the Learning Centre catalogue or via this link: Berg Fashion Library

The Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion - Vol. 6 East Asia

The Berg encyclopedia of world dress and fashion is a new 10 volume reference resource available for use within the Learning Centre.

Volume 6: East Asia

"East Asia covers an area that is home to a quarter of the world's population. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the region, followed by separate sections on China, Korea, and Japan. The section on China covers the Han people, China's ethnic minority, as well as most of China's fifty-five minority groups. Festive dress, China's reputation for distinctive hairstyling, and a wide range of adornments linked to ancient beliefs and traditions are all covered. Overviews of Tibet, Mongolia, and Taiwan are included as well. Traditional and modern aspects of Korean dress are explored in depth, and the importance of the textile and garment industries is highlighted. Street and youth fashion, the history of the kimono, dress and masks for Noh and Kabuki performances, and the work of textile artists who are masters of traditional craft are all covered in the section on Japan. Historical backgrounds and accounts of ancient archaeological evidence are also provided. Accompanied by photographs supplying stunning pictorial evidence, East Asia offers a compelling overview of a land where age-old tradition coexists with bustling, technologically advanced modern states." -- back cover

You can also check out the online companion to this publication through the Learning Centre catalogue or via this link: Berg Fashion Library

The Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion - Vol. 5 Central and Southwest Asia

The Berg encyclopedia of world dress and fashion is a new 10 volume reference resource available for use within the Learning Centre.

Volume 5: Central and Southwest Asia

"Central and Southwest Asia explores dress history and practices throughout the vast area linking Central Asia to the Eastern Mediterranean. The birthplace of three world religions, this is a region shaped by cultural legacies: Arabs, Iranians, and Ottoman Turks have all left stunning and enduring artistic forms. This volume is the only major work to cover the full range of dress across this region, from the historic Silk Road, which played a vital role in linking dress and textile traditions in the area, to topics rarely before investigated, such as Kurdish dress, the role of the hajj market, and Afghan fashion shows. The region's location as a bridge between East and West is also explored, as are the cultural and symbolic meanings of Islamic dress and the West's romantic fascination with Orientalism. Rare photographs provide fascinating visual evidence of the region's rich and complex history." -- back cover

You can also check out the online companion to this publication through the Learning Centre catalogue or via this link: Berg Fashion Library

The Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion - Vol. 4 South Asia and Southeast Asia

The Berg encyclopedia of world dress and fashion is a new 10 volume reference resource available for use within the Learning Centre.

Volume 4: South Asia and Southeast Asia

"South Asia and Southeast Asia boast a large number of diverse ethnic groups, each with their own language and cultural practices. Here dress traditions may be rooted in ancient, mystical beliefs. Textiles, many spectacularly embellished, very often have symbolic significance as visual markers of cultural and religious identity. South Asia and Southeast Asia explores this land of sharp contrasts, from the glamour of Bollywood to the vast garment industry, from ritual cross-dressing to Vietnamese fashion designers, and from Bhutanese wedding costumes to Mahatma Gandhi's use of cloth as a powerful political statement. In so doing, it provides an enticing overview of a region of magnificently rich clothing and textile traditions." -- back cover

You can also check out the online companion to this publication through the Learning Centre catalogue or via this link: Berg Fashion Library

The Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion - Vol. 3 The United States and Canada

The Berg encyclopedia of world dress and fashion is a new 10 volume reference resource available for use within the Learning Centre.

Volume 3: The United States and Canada

"The United States and Canada provides a comprehensive overview of North American dress. This volume explores the region's varied terrains and climates, and how they have contributed to the emergence of vastly different sartorial styles, from cowboy dress and blue jeans to snowgoggles and carnival costume. The splendid dress cultures and heritages of First Nation Peoples and African Americans are covered in depth, together with their influence on mainstream fashion. Hispanic and Jewish cultural traditions are also fully explored, while "Snapshots" provide briefer overviews of the dress practices of a surprising range of cultural and social groups in the region, from the Amish to drag queens. The importance of the North American fashion industry, both past and present, is highlighted, as are major influences that continue to shape trends worldwide, such as the Hollywood film industry and rock music." -- back cover

You can also check out the online companion to this publication through the Learning Centre catalogue or via this link: Berg Fashion Library