An authoritative chronicle of the design history of the skateboard, from its humble beginnings in the 1950s to the present day

A ground-breaking survey of more than 650 of the most exceptional cars ever designed, organized geographically

The Atlas of Car Design is a global survey of the world’s greatest car designs, featuring more than 650 of the most revered (and occasionally reviled) models, from more than 190 manufacturers and more than 30 countries. Organized geographically then chronologically by decade, the book covers more than a century of exceptional and noteworthy car design – from Japanese cult classic...

The perfect gift for sneaker lovers, featuring contemporary, cutting-edge sneaker design

Step into the world where art and sneakers collide.

The sneaker scene has gone wild recently, with boundary-pushing collaborations from the hottest artists and designers. These kicks aren't just shoes-they're masterpieces, crafted in limited runs with cutting-edge materials, innovative designs, and packaging that's as cool as what's inside.

Art & Sole dives deep into the creative heart of sneaker culture,...

The history of the iconic and record-breaking timepieces of the Geneva-based Rolex watch company, one of the world's most recognised brands.

Discover 500 of the world’s greatest graphic designs in one big, bold, and brilliant volume

Many iconic brands—like Rolex, BMW, Louis Vuitton, and the New York Yankees—use logos designed over 100 years ago. Tracing the origins of the trademark and gathering more than 3,000 logos from the mid-1800s up to 1980, design expert Jens Müller’s exhaustive anthology is a must for anyone fascinated by the evolution of modern corporate identities.

Straatmeubilair hoort enorm bij ons dagelijks leven. Hoewel iedereen er gebruik van maakt, staat niemand er figuurlijk gesproken bij stil. Zou dat niet eens tijd worden? Schrijver Jaap Krol reisde door heel Nederland en legde in elke provincie een bank, een afvalbak, een fietsenrek, een bloembak en een lantaarnpaal vast. Een kwestie van foto’s maken en – vooral – woorden vinden. Deze zestig miniatuurtjes vertellen niet de waarheid, ze willen laten zien dat het meubilair overal en altijd...

SOLAR FUTURES: How to Design a Post-Fossil World with the Sun by solar designer Marjan van Aubel explores the future of solar energy.

Solar energy needs a new narrative – one that says goodbye to old perspectives and only talks about efficiency and the payback time of blue solar panels. This publication illustrates what we need to know to transition from solar technology to solar design using everyday integrated aesthetic solutions.

This publication is divided into three parts: the first pa...