Laurence King Publishing
For more than 20 years, Laurence King Publishing has been creating distinctive and sought-after books on the visual and creative arts. Subjects include fashion; art; graphic, product, and interior design; architecture; photography; film; and advertising. Recently, the company has added an exciting gift line of artistic offerings.
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Recently Published
May 1, 2013
From the Publisher. The Design Book brings together the best in contemporary design for the home, presenting a huge range of striking new products: tables and chairs, sofas and beds, storage, kitchens and bathrooms, tableware, textiles and... More
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March 1, 2013
From the Publisher. Cut and Fold Techniques for Promotional Materials is a unique collection of over 40 attention-grabbing cut-and-fold designs that when printed and illustrated form memorable give-aways to promote and advertise... More
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February 19, 2013
From the Publisher. This book offers a rare chance to read what graphic designers feel about their education and profession. Fifty influential designers give the low-down about their student days and their professional lives. A piece of... More
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Selected Backlist
2012
From the Publisher. Submitted by architects, designers, and artists, this inspiring book is a collection of speculative structures, depicting fantastic designs that show what can be created when the sky’s the limit. More
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2011
From the Publisher. A fantastic compilation of the best design books of the last 100 years. More
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A Designers & Books Notable Design Book
2011
From the Publisher. For over 60 years, Bob Gill has created many of the key landmarks that make up the creative landscape of graphic design today. In Bob Gill so far., he guides us through that remarkable career from the first... More
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2012
From the Publisher. Children's picturebooks are the very first books we encounter, and they form an important, constantly evolving and dynamic sector of the publishing industry. But what does it take to create a successful picture book for... More
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2012
From the Publisher. A classic book and the definitive statement of the work of the iconoclastic designer David Carson. More
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2011
From the Publisher. A one-of-a-kind book featuring folding techniques and possessing applications for architects and all designers. Includes free CD. More
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A Designers & Books Notable Design Book
2012
From the Publisher of the British edition (also available from Yale University Press). Now in its second edition, this wide-ranging, seminal text offers an accessible account of the history of graphic design from the nineteenth century to... More
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2012
From the Publisher. A modern collection of 1,300 logotypes, monograms, and other text-base corporate marks, this book is a companion volume to the successful titles Logo and also Symbol, by Angus Hyland and Steven Bateman. More
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2007
From the Publisher. Exploring the hidden side of objects, the book uses contemporary design as a vehicle to examine production processes. More
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2012
From the Publisher. This book shares how the best design minds around grapple with time tables, annual reports, and other data-rich documents relying on numbers. More
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2011
From the Publisher. An entertaining book that chronicles the most influential concepts, technologies, techniques, and movements that have shaped architecture. More
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A Designers & Books Notable Design Book
2012
From the Publisher. New in the "100 Ideas That Changed..." series, this book demonstrates how ideas influenced and defined graphic design, and how those ideas have manifested themselves in objects of design. The 100 entries,... More
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2012
From the Publisher. This compelling book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped photography from the invention of the daguerreotype in the early 19th century up to the digital revolution and beyond. Entertaining and... More
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2012
From the Publisher. A stunning look at the most diverse 100-year range of fashion--from 1900 to the present day. This book provides the social and historical context to the changes occurring in sportswear, uniforms, high society,... More
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2012
From the Publisher. A visual guide to the buildings that surrounds us each and every day. More
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A Designers & Books Notable Design Book
2011
From the Publisher. Interior design helps to shape all aspects of our lives and has now come of age both intellectually and professionally. This text sets out to change and clarify the perceptions and misconceptions about contemporary... More
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A Designers & Books Notable Design Book
2011
From the Publisher. The first book to be published on one of the greatest American designers of the 20th century, who was as famous for his work in film as for his corporate identity and graphic work. Saul Bass (1920–96) created some... More
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2012
From the Publisher. Now published in paperback, Sketchbooks provides a revealing glimpse into the inner workings and private inspiration of creatives from the worlds of advertising, design, graphic design, fashion design, art,... More
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2012
From the Publisher. A comprehensive reference that introduces ideas of sustainability while encouraging creative and practical alternatives. Includes case studies and how-tos. More
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A Designers & Books Notable Design Book
2011
Showcases more than 1,300 symbols, organized into groups and sub-groups according to their visual characteristics. Each category includes a short introduction, with expanded captions providing information on who the symbol was designed for, who... More
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2012
From the Publisher. This unique book decodes the mystery of semiotics--the theory of signs--in lively and engaging text. Learn how meaning is created and conveyed in contemporary culture. More
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2012
From the Publisher. A terrific resource in book form that captures the vast collection of rare 20th-century pieces of sportswear and military apparel housed in The Vintage Showroom in London. This studio is open for viewing by appointment... More
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2012
From the Publisher. This is a comprehensive illustrated guide to designing environmentally friendly packaging, and a handy reference for design briefs. More
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