Arts & Design & Fashion (GR)

  Create your own Chibi and manga-style dolls with this adorable book!   Plushies are squishable, stuffed dolls. Mochi are the cute, limbless little dolls that are shaped like a bread loaf. Dress them, squeeze them, display them, hang them on your computer and carry them around with you. Cute...

  Perfect for doodlers of all ages and the ideal companion for kids at home or on the go! Grab a piece of paper or a digital sketchpad and get drawing! In three easy steps, you can go from a squiggle or a few lines to a silly Santa Claus...

  Learn to create amazing kemonomimi with realistic animal features and matching accessories!   Long, swishing tails and pointy animal ears or maybe antlers, horns, wings and feathers if you prefer—this is the ultimate furry handbook for manga and anime artists as well as cosplay enthusiasts. Choose your favorite animal...

  Learn to apply basic principles of composition and perspective to make your artwork more powerful!   In this unique book, author and illustrator Rui Tomono provides detailed case studies showing you how to create more compelling illustrations using the time-honored principles of composition and perspective. Follow Rui's examples, notes...

  Learn how to develop unique manga characters in just a few easy lessons!   This all-in-one guide by master manga illustrator Shun Akagi teaches you the basics of figure drawing and character creation—from hairstyles and clothing to facial expressions and body poses. You'll then be immersed in the elements...

Being able to present yourself and your work in the best way possible is a necessary skill that all new designers must master before embarking on a career--be it freelance or working within a design firm. The author provides practical advice combined with insights and personal stories from leading design...

A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Brush Painting teaches this ancient art form in an easy-to-understand way—no prior experience necessary!As one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world, Chinese brush painting has been used for thousands of years to create images that harness the imagination, and capture the inner spirit...

Paint the classic subjects that inspired ancient Chinese masters.This book introduces the venerable art of painting with ink on rice paper using traditional techniques developed over a thousand years ago. It is ideal for a beginner hoping to practice a large variety of techniques and subjects.With this practical guide, you...

The ultimate fashion bible for manga and anime artists!Create realistic-looking outfits and one-of-a-kind looks for your manga and anime characters, or design amazing creations for any cosplay event. Author Rabimaru is Japan's leading fashion illustrator and she teaches you how to develop your own unique manga fashion vocabulary!In this comprehensive...

Learn to draw mind-bending fantasy characters from an expert video game character designer!This captivating book presents a treasure trove of ideas for hundreds of different fantasy characters and creatures. Experienced video game character designer Satoshi Matsuura explains his method for designing characters to play specific roles in fantasy world video...

《艺动槟城：一座城市的艺术文化创造力》汇集与记录槟城乔治市自2008年被列入世界文化遗产后至2022年的艺文建设及创意产业发展。从文化遗产的留存到文化品牌的创立，解读现代与怀旧交织的城市魅力。编者简介梅德顺博士教授（Prof. Dr. Paul Boey），马来西亚第三代华人，现任泉州轻工职业学院教育学院副院长、马来西亚新纪元大学学院博士生导师、世界华人美术教育协会理事等职务。梅博士在文艺研究和艺术领域耕耘二十余年，著作颇丰。他积极搭建国际赛事平台，引进“天眼杯”大赛创办东南亚赛区，促进中马少儿艺术交流；策划主办马来西亚STEAM 教育与青年人才培训计划，提升中学生艺术素养；应约撰写文章推广马来西亚华人新锐艺术家；筹划活动推动国内艺术教育走向国际舞台。在学术科研创新团队建设方面，启动“马来西亚艺术家百科艺术资料库”，组建 “立德育美创新合金团队”等，并担任多个职务，推动中马艺术教育合作。梅博士研究涵盖中外美术史学与艺术教育，重视“一带一路”国家文化交流，贡献大。在教学中，梅博士培养学生思想道德素质，以艺术传达价值观，是艺术教育与文化领域的开拓者和引领者，也是中马合作与“一带一路”文化交流的杰出推动者。

ARTivate Penang collects and records the development of Penang’s arts and creative industry growth from 2008 when George Town was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site to the time when Penang Hill became designated as biosphere reserve in 2022. It unravels the charm of Penang intertwining modernity and nostalgia...

The Knitwear Manual - A Complete Guide to Knitwear DesignThe Knitwear Manual is a comprehensive guide that covers every aspect of knitwear design and production. This detailed resource is suitable for both beginners and industry professionals, offering a wealth of knowledge from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques. The book is...

Design is everywhere. It influences how we live, what we wear, how we communicate, what we buy, and how we behave.To design for the real world and define strategies rather than just implement them, you need to learn how to understand and solve complex, intricate and often unexpected problems. Research for...

What if you could conquer the clutter, make your home pretty and keep it that way?'Move over, Marie Kondo - Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are the professional organisers the A-list now let rifle through their drawers.' - Sunday Times Style'Professional organizers Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are in high...

For undergraduate systems analysis and design courses.A practical and modern approach to systems analysis and designKendall and Kendall’s Systems Analysis and Design, Global Edition, 10th Edition concisely presents the latest systems development methods, tools, and techniques to students in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. The 10th Edition reflects the rapidly...

An inspiring, interactive guide for drawing people, places, food, and things you come across in your travels.This book offers aspiring urban sketchers a series of 40 step-by-step lessons showing you how to draw everything from the meal you ordered at a cafe to a map of highlights from your latest...

The Fashionary tape measure is the first in the world to mark standard industry measurements, from bicep to body rise – so you can create runway ready outfits, no mannequin or model required.

Popular Music in East and Southeast Asia: Sonic (under) Currents and Currencies presents contemporary perspectives of the music discipline in East and Southeast Asia. It considers global influences, national industries, and regional genres with examples from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.

Colours of Malaysia: The Art of Amirudin Ariffin features the works of Malaysian artist Amirudin Ariffin whose oil paintings and watercolours capture the true spirit of Malaysia and the lives and emotions of ordinary citizens. For the first time, some of Ariffin's most distinctive and remarkable works, including city scenes, landscapes,...