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1. Sneaker Freaker. The Ultimate Sneaker Book. 40th Ed.

   Sneaker Freaker. The Ultimate Sneaker Book to obowiązkowa lektura dla każdego miłośnika kultury sneakerowej. W tej wyjątkowej antologii Simon Wood zabiera nas w podróż po historii jednego z najbardziej charakterystycznych elementów współczesnej mody – sneakersów. Książka ta, w 40. edycji, jest nie tylko źródłem wiedzy, ale również pasjonującą opowieścią o ewolucji przemysłu obuwniczego.

   Simon Wood, znany również jako „Woody”, to postać, która zrewolucjonizowała sposób, w jaki myślimy o sneakersach. Od momentu, gdy w 2002 roku przejął redakcję magazynu Sneaker Freaker, jego życie nabrało nowego wymiaru. Z zamiłowaniem do obuwnictwa i kultury młodzieżowej, Woody stworzył publikację, która z małego fanzine'u przekształciła się w międzynarodowe źródło informacji o sneakerach.

   The Ultimate Sneaker Book to więcej niż tylko zbiór faktów i zdjęć. W ponad 500 stronach znajdziesz:

   • Kompleksowy przegląd kolaboracji, limitowanych edycji i retrospektyw,
   • Obszerne opisy ikon sneakersów, takich jak Air Max, Air Force i Michael Jordan,
   • Nieoczywiste skarby z historii, jak Troop czy Vision Street Wear,
   • Insider knowledge oraz unikalne obserwacje autora, które przyciągną uwagę każdego pasjonata.
   • The History of Graphic Design

     A complete reprint of the exquisite illuminated Les premieres ouvres de Jacques Devaulx. Five hundred years after the historic French seaport of Le Havre was established, TASCHEN presents a facsimile reproduction of Les premieres ouvres de Jacques Devaulx, pilote en la marine, first published by Le Havre-born “Naval Pilot to the King” Jacques Devaulx in 1583. This extraordinary illuminated manuscript, dedicated to the Duke of Joyeuse, collates nautical, astronomical, and cartographic ideas as well as Devaulx’s own extensive notes, observations, and records as a seafarer, hydrographer, cosmographer, and cartographer.

     An encyclopedic reference for sailors, as well as a magnificent maritime showpiece for his royal employers, the elaborately annotated and decorated folios are a repertoire of naval and cosmographic tools and techniques, including astrolabes, nautical charts of the Atlantic Ocean, tabular statements of diurnal tides, astrological charts, and measurements for solar altitude. They also gather Devaulx’s volvelles, wheel charts made of rotating parts that are today considered an early example of the paper analog computer. Together, the folios encapsulate the state of knowledge at a time when sailors pushed the limits of sea exploration and offer a glimpse into the practical daily requirements of Renaissance seafaring.

   • The Secret Code

     The Divine Proportion reveals a number of simple patterns: It is seen in the seed patterns of fruits, the family tree of bees, the pyramids of Egypt, Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance paintings, the human body, shells ... the list is endless. Mathematicians use the Greek symbol ? to represent the Divine Proportion and equate it to a number that is defined by the ratio (1 + ?5) / 2 or 1.6180339.... Numbers do little, however, in describing this unique ratio that is found everywhere in nature and for 2500 years has been an aesthetic guide in art and architecture.

     Beginning with calculations found on clay tablets in ancient Babylon, the story of Divine Proportion can be traced alongside the history of numbers to the fractals of the digital age. As its many forms unfold we uncover the Golden Rectangle in the Parthenon, Golden Spirals in the human inner ear, a Golden Angle in the petal patterns of a rose, and the Fibonacci numbers in lilies, daisies, pineapples, and in our own DNA.

     With its natural balance and elegant beauty, the Divine Proportion is a perpetual reminder that our hope for regeneration and continuity lies in realizing the meaningful and harmonious relationship of all the parts to the whole. This book deals with the Divine Proportion, a secret code that rules art, nature, and science. It is known by many names: Golden Mean, Sacred Cut and Phi are only a few; and it is not by chance that the Divine Proportion was given its name. It has been called divine because over thousands of years it has been deemed to be so.

   • Homes For Our Time

     Volume 2 with a fresh selection of contemporary houses around the world. Climate, environment, history, and technology are transforming architecture worldwide. The second volume in the Homes for Our Time series documents this housing revolution and raises questions: What role do homes play in our endangered world? How can they innovate?

     In Sri Lanka, Palinda Kannangara created the Frame Holiday Structure on a budget of $ 40,000. Built from steel scaffolding, exposed brick, and wood floors, the house can be easily disassembled and moved, adapting to the reality of the nearby floodplain. Luciano Lerner Basso’s Fortunata House in Brazil accommodates the surrounding nature: it was built around a tree of an endangered species and sits upon stilts so as not to disturb the forest floor. Miller Hull’s Loom House near Seattle has been called “the world’s most environmentally ambitious home renovation” because of its reliance on recycled materials and its efficient energy use.

     Modern architectural history has been viewed primarily from a Western perspective and formed by men. More than 60 buildings from Vietnam, South Africa, India, China, and beyond—designed by men, women, and collectives—mark the end of this era. There is no longer a predominant style, and there probably never will be again. With photos by renowned architectural photographers, and precise descriptions as well as drawings from architectural offices, Philip Jodidio charts the diverse, sustainable architecture of the future. The private homes featured range from modest to extravagant. A beautiful house is always also a dream—and this book invites you to do just that.

   • The History of Graphic Design

     A comprehensive look at hundreds of graphic works. Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design—with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea—has distilled the spirit of each age. Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces: graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society’s cultural aspirations and values.

     With his sweeping knowledge of the field, author Jens Müller curates the standout designs for each year, a running sequence of design milestones. This collection of important graphic works represents a long-overdue reflection on the development of a creative field constantly changing and challenging itself. These key pieces act as coordinates through contemporary history, helping us trace the sheer influence of graphic design on our daily lives.