Book Description
The epitome of Modernist style and luxurious comfort, Charles and Ray Eames's leather-upholstered rosewood-veneered chair and matching ottoman, launched in 1956, is a design classic of the twentieth century. This major publication, celebrating the Lounge Chair's fiftieth anniversary, explores the design in detail and places it in its cultural, historical and social contexts, offering fresh insights into this revered icon and its equally revered creators
Customer Reviews:
Lounging about.......2006-07-12
At last a book about THAT chair. Thomas Hine, one of the contributors to this interesting book, writes a chapter about the way the chair kept popping up in all the right media and this probably helped it along to its iconic status. I was aware of the chair many years ago and kept seeing it in interior design photos, adverts, and anywhere that visually needed to project an upmarket ambience. Strangely I never saw anyone sitting in these chairs and I was surprised to find, when I bought one, that the back does not support one's head. A 1956 photo used in a Herman Miller ad shows a stockbroker friend of Charles Eames clearly with his head on the back, he was either a short guy or had moved well forward in the chair.
The book is a celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the chair by five contributors with over two hundred illustrations. I thought Pat Kirkham's chapter on the chair's development the most interesting. There is a 1946 photo of a chair that is clearly a prototype for the final 1956 version. Another photo, from 1950 shows Billy Wilder sitting in this '46 version. Although Charles Eames designed the chair there was a huge technical input from Don Albinson who worked in the Eames Office.
The book is a handsome production, well thought out editorially and nicely designed and printed though there is a bit of unnecessary design whimsy with the chapter titled 'The Lounge Chair: idea to icon'. It has seventy-seven pages of photos and graphics with no page numbers, the captions are on three following pages where the illustrations are repeated as thumbnails with the relevant text, in fact the seventy-seven pages had enough space for these captions. Also I would have liked to have seen a technical drawing of the chair and ottoman with dimensions.
Despite a rather high list price I thought this book was a super reminder of a brilliant example of product design. The chair's status is surely growing because by 2004 over one hundred thousand had been sold and that most likely includes mine.
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Book Description
With the term lounge, one associates a place accompanied with lingering physical relaxation and a pleasant atmosphere. Relaxing in contemporarily designed surroundings thus becomes an attitude towards life. This volume shows over 60 international design examples that illustrate exactly this lounge feeling from various perspectives and so offers an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of this topic for the first time. Divided into chapters on airline lounges, corporate lounges, public facilities, gastronomy, hotels, and trade fair and events, contractors, planners, and interested parties will find a lot of inspiring and useful stimuli.
Book Description
Logos -- for everything from food and fashion to conferences and corporations -- are among designers' most prized projects.
When LogoLounge debuted in hardcover, it was the first in a series celebrating the work of top logo designers on the innovative LogoLounge website. Created by Bill Gardner, president of the leading design firm Gardner Design, the LogoLounge website (www.logolounge.com) features the work of handpicked top designers as well as up-and-coming new talent. This book, now in paperback, presents the site's best designs of the year as judged by an elite group of name-brand designers.
LogoLounge offers a wealth of inspiration and insights for graphic designers and their clients. From the work of superstar artists and firms such as Michael Vanderbyl and Sibley Peteet Design -- including both new campaigns and new projects -- to nearly 2,000 additional logos from various sources, this visually compelling volume will become the go-to resource for inspiration from the best in the field.
Customer Reviews:
Very Inspirational.......2007-03-08
When i ordered Logo Lounge i wasnt to sure as to what to expect. After receiving the book I found it to be very inspirational and can really get the creative juices flowing. Especially when your stuck with a creative block (which sometime or another all designers get) It is loaded with examples of commercial and non commercial logos.
The first section of the book has a detailed approach as to how some design firms came up with their design for their clients. They talk about the design process, show great examples, and talk about some of the problems and solutions they had while doing the design.
The rest of the book has loads of examples of logos all sectioned out in a nice format (type logos, crest logos, animal logos, etc...)
Overall it's a good tool to have on any designers shelf at home or work!
Great series of books!.......2007-02-26
I'm very impressed with the wide array and organization of this book (and the others in the series). Such great colors, and layout... everything just makes me want to study every last detail on every last page. I've bought the first two... and have added the third one to my wish list. If you want to be a good logo designer but experience "designer's block," this should get you over that [...]. Thanks, Bill Gardner, and all the fabulous designers who were featured in the book!
Size does matter.......2007-01-10
The larger format of this book, hard or soft cover, deserves 5 stars. This new pocket size (5.5" x 6") proves to be awkward and detrimental to the viewing and appreciation of the graphics.
VERY USEFUL.......2006-06-28
I bought it last year, and it has been very useful for my job. I can find many different kind of logos.... it's one of my favorite books...
awesome.......2006-03-23
great logos and tons of them. a little hard to understand at first how they organized the logos as far as who did what but once you get the hang of it, no biggie. A definate book to get inspiration from
Book Description
Packed with 2,000 logos from world-class designers.
This book takes all the logos that were in Rockport Publisher's best-seller, LogoLounge 2, and collects them in one small, neat, pictorial handbook for easy reference.
There are no lengthy case histories, just logos, logos, and more logos. It's a fast-paced book featuring one to six logos per page to allow designers to easily shop for ideas. Logos are among the most important elements a designer can create, so it is no surprise that they are always looking for new, fresh ideas. LogoLounge 2 delivers just that. Its predecessor showcased the logos along with the stories of how they came to be; this compact version puts the spotlight on the logos alone, making it the perfect handbook to logo design.
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Logo Lounge 3
Bill Gardner , and
Catharine Fishel
Manufacturer: Rockport Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1592534368 |
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- taking sexual bliss into our hands . . . literally
- (RAW Rating: 3.5) - Sexual Healing
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The M.O.O.D. Lounge
Zondra Hughes
Manufacturer: iUniverse-Barnes & Noble Co.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Perfect Paperback
ASIN: 0595875319 |
Product Description
How low will women go for love ? Some women will hit rock bottom; but others will continue to dig. This is a tale about the diggers and their ultimate redemption. Three emotionally wounded women: Eva James, an entertainment publicist in love with her married client; Fawn LaFollette, an accidental porn star; and Drusilla Vidal, a prosecutor in lust with a convict; share an embarrassing secret: Their men are literally sexing them stupid. Time and again the women get entangled in compromising positions, erotic mishaps and sexual indiscretions, that is, until a renegade sex therapist offers the ultimate plot for revenge: Sexual Independence. Armed with their battery operated boyfriends in tow, the women join forces to create Multiple Orgasms On Demand, and their official playhouse, The M.O.O.D. Lounge, is born. Part group therapy, part adult toy party, The M.O.O.D. Lounge offers sexual independence via orgasm training, erotic cuisine and a first-class tour of decadence and delight. Welcome to The M.O.O.D. Lounge. Come as you are. Come all you want.
Customer Reviews:
taking sexual bliss into our hands . . . literally.......2007-05-08
What does a wealthy prosecutor, young tasty porn star, and savvy PR princess have in common? What most women want . . . sizzling sex with explosive orgasms. Sadly, there is an unfair tradeoff. These tantalizing rendezvous have induced a medical phenomenon called LLS--Lovers' Lobotomy Syndrome--where in exchange for good sex these women are being suckered into one-sided relationships with selfish, conniving men.
Fortunately, there is a savior with a master plan. Dr. Pat Rizzo, empowered sex therapist, is determined to help liberate these women. With a little coaxing, she and the wounded love slaves create The M.O.O.D Lounge, a sexual independence movement that encourages frustrated women to slip out of their lust induced comas, evaluate their emotionally unfulfilling relationships, and join the journey to sexual freedom.
In The M.O.O.D Lounge, Zondra Hughes conveys the need for sexual liberation through poignant, yet erotic scenes that lure readers into the lives of battered souls--only to challenge them to search their own private closets for oppressed sexual injustices. From the very beginning, readers will find themselves drowning in the despair of stupefying sex, bombarded with pleas of frustration and vivid incidents of abuse that are at times a bit overwhelming. Luckily, Hughes rescues us with the introduction of B.O.B. (Battery Operated Boyfriends), Dr. Rizzo's symbol of sexual independence, and encourages us women to take sexual bliss into our hands, literally . Readers are even graced with manuals and references to help women achieve the Big "O". By the end of the book, I found myself sighing in relief, dreaming of starting my own movement in the South.
4 Sistah Hugs
Tasha Martin of the SistahFriend Book Club
(RAW Rating: 3.5) - Sexual Healing.......2007-03-21
Dr. Pat Rizzo notices a growing trend among women- they are being sexed into stupidity. In other words, they are willing to tolerate a relationship with a man who brings nothing to the table. Women are supporting men who do not work, who will not respect them and who are not faithful to them in order to have explosive, toe-curling sex. She conducts a study and finds several women suffer from Lovers Lobotomy Syndrome (LLS) which is "a condition that causes women to become extremely passive and agreeable after an invigorating sexual encounter".
Dru Vidal, Fawn LaFollette and Eva James, each have the highest levels of LLS of the survey participants so Dr. Rizzo develops case studies with these ladies. Each of them share personal information via confessionals, diary entries and interviews. Each lady is then analyzed and prescribed therapy sessions in the M.O.O.D. (Multiple Orgasms On Demand) Lounge which is to promote sexual independence. After completing the sessions, they return to discuss how their lives have changed since the experience.
THE M.O.O.D. LOUNGE is an erotic read that will generate interesting conversation. This is the first book in a trilogy and Hughes captivates the imagination of the reader. The layout of the book causes it to read more like a self-help manual as opposed to a book of fiction. The characters have so many issues that it is difficult to warm up to them. They come off as truly stupid, which is what Hughes was trying to convey. There is also a manual in the back of the book with tips to help others if they find themselves in the same situation. This is a totally fresh concept from a new voice in erotica.
Reviewed by Paula Henderson
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Book Description
This digital document is an article from San Diego Business Journal, published by Thomson Gale on July 31, 2006. The length of the article is 757 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
Citation Details
Title: Iranian architect draws up new career in the Gaslamp: the B Lounge offers diners an intimate, ethnic place for drinks.(Behrooz Farahani)
Author: Connie Lewis
Publication:
San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 31, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 27
Issue: 31
Page: 1(2)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
Book Description
This digital document is an article from San Diego Business Journal, published by Thomson Gale on August 21, 2006. The length of the article is 1068 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
Citation Details
Title: Nightclub owners face snag in Hillcrest Lounge proposal: partners ameliorating noise, parking concerns with Councilwoman's support.(James Brennan, Demien Farrell and Mitchell Compton)
Author: Connie Lewis
Publication:
San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 21, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 27
Issue: 34
Page: 7(2)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
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Puffin books
Robert L Paullin
Manufacturer: s.n
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
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ASIN: B0007KGASO |
Book Description
This book presents a fresh, simple approach to working in watercolor. It's spirited and fun--just the kind of instruction that beginners will love.
Clear-cut guidelines help readers select their first brushes, paints and palette. Step-by-step instruction makes mastering basic techniques easy, while tips and mini-demos detail how to render specific subjects, including trees, water, buildings and more.
This engaging style makes Getting Started a must for all beginning artists--perfect for those who want to simply dabble in watercolor or dive right in!
Customer Reviews:
Watercolor for the Fun of It.......2007-02-19
Excellent book for those starting to paint using mixed media. Very clear instructions and full of very useful tips and info. Great value for money.
Best of breed.......2005-09-19
This is a one-of-a-kind watercolor book. You'll find the techniques, philosophy, and materials needed to express your personal point of view and creatively. In fact, this book is for anyone who loves watercolor but hates the repetitive, cliché filled world of "Garden Club" watercolor books.
You won't find another boring Iris, barn, or pastoral. This is a book for artists and would-be artists. It is not for those people who think art means "It looks just like...", or "It's so realistic..." Anyone whose goal is to function with the mechanical accuracy of a camera (and the heart and soul to match) will be completely disappointed in this book.
Great Book for Beginners.......2003-09-19
I bought this book about a year ago and still go back and review. John's examples in the book are broad enough that it covers most people interests. His techniques and tips are clearly explained. I also LOVE his ability to create textures and brickwork. He teaches the basics but also covers basic design work. I currently own about 35 watercolor books and this one is still one of my alltime favorites. I would highly recommend this book. And also suggest that anyone enjoying his work, visit his website and check out his CD's. I own them both and love them!
A fun and worthwhile book.......2003-01-16
I really enjoyed this book. He goes through some pretty basic things and then goes from there to being able to use these techniques to complete a painting. I like how he introduced color and explained each one on transparency etc. The demos are explained very well, then he goes on to show other ways to use similar techniques. Lots of good photos for reference. It is a fun and very worthwhile book for the beginner and intermediate watercolor painter. I would buy it again!
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- INTERSTING
- Beautiful but teasing
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Sexbomb!
Lalli X
Manufacturer: Bruno Gmunder Verlag Gmbh
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 3861879808 |
Book Description
The most powerful and explosive men in one book!
Nothing in Lalli X´s photography hinders the view of his New York boys’ tough lives: a beer bottle in hand, cigarette on their lips, rarely a smile, these black and white photos have great allure and eroticism. The last remains of youthful innocence flash in these boys’ eyes. Usually alone, they still have certain defiance and a lust for life. And amid the apparent tedium of everyday life they all long for real affection.
Customer Reviews:
INTERSTING.......2007-01-24
This photographer gives you just what you want .. a GREAT book with beautiful models
Beautiful but teasing.......2005-01-13
I don't mean to detract in any way from this book. The guys are beautiful, and the pictures are superb, but I was disappointed that this was not a collection of total nudes. Ordering books and discovering after the fact that all the models are still wearing their underwear is something that happens to me a little more often than I would like it too. I live in Florida; if I want to be teased by partially nude men, I can go to the beach.
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Sexbomb: The Life and Death of Jayne Mansfield
Guus Luitjters , and
Gerard Timmer
Manufacturer: Citadel
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0806510498 |
Customer Reviews:
Fabulous!.......2006-07-19
Pretty much everything you want (or need) to know about her! Filled with more random facts about & quotes from Jayne than any other book. Must read if you love the "Bombshell" stereotype.
Customer Reviews:
Best book on pregnancy ever.......2002-03-09
I received this book 22 years ago when I was pregnant with my first child. I have given it as a gift to each friend who became pregnant. It is funny but oh so true. It makes you realize that you are not the only one going through it but in a very funny way.
Great Gift For An Expectant Mother.......2001-03-06
This is one of Lynn Johnston's earlier works before she became famous for her cartoon strip "For Better or Worse".
Unlike the strip "For Better or Worse" which is centred around the Patterson family and usually has a continuing story line this book contains one panel gags (101 in total) and has a variety of characters in it. Although for those who have followed her cartoons you may be able to find a young Elly & Michael Patterson in the book.
The book has a lot of funny gags told from a variety of perspectives including from the first time parents, expectant mothers, fathers, siblings etc.
It would make the ideal present for someone who is expecting or for someone who is a Lynn Johnston fan.
The best pregnancy book........2000-02-27
Throw away the Brazelton. Throw away the Spock. Buy the set of Johnston books on pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. You will gain far more wisdom. Well, maybe not wisdom. Certainly perspective! Lynn helped me and many other incipient/new parents put the whole "kid thing" into perspective. You gotta laugh at the whole situation from time-to-time.
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David, We're Pregnant !
Manufacturer: Meadowbrook Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000FJ9A1G |
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