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Print & Pattern [Paperback]

Bowie Style
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1 Mar 2010 1856696464 978-1856696463
Pattern is everywhere. Years of minimalism have been superseded by a riot of color and shape, whether on walls, fabrics, clothes, or signage. Print & Pattern is a visual celebration of contemporary surface design.

Compiled by the creator of the cult blog of the same name (http://printpattern.blogspot.com/), this book documents the work of the best surface designers from around the world and features products that have been embellished with a surface print or pattern, including graphics, cards, gift wrap, stationery, textiles, ceramics, badges, stickers, and wallpaper.

As well as successful commercial designs, the book also showcases previously unseen pattern designs from designers' portfolios. Accessible but with a cool edge, the book will appeal to surface designers, graphic designers, designer-makers and craftspeople, illustrators, and fashion and textile designers.

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Product details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Laurence King (1 Mar 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1856696464
  • ISBN-13: 978-1856696463
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 3 x 24.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 103,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful 30 Aug 2010
By Parka HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
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The collection of prints and patterns in this book is put together by author Bowie Style, who's also the creator of the blog of the same name.

This book is as good as the website, perhaps better. All the beautiful and fun-looking artwork can now be conveniently flipped through. 120 artists are featured in this 304-page book so that's plenty of variety. You'll see a lot of creative designs that can be applied to all sort of materials and products.

I hope there will be more volumes in the future.

(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
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3.0 out of 5 stars not much variety 16 Jan 2011
By beki
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I bought this book based on the high recommendations on amazon. However, I was quite disappointed when it arrived. I am a printed textiles student and bought this book for inspiration. Although it is well laid out and has lots of pictures and information, all of the work in it is very similar. If you like quite flat digital 'cutesy' work (lots of flowers, hearts and cute looking animals) then this book would be great but this isn't really my taste and I found it didn't have much else in it. It is a very thorough book looking at designers who are currently producing a particular sort of work for a niche market but it does not give a broad overview of print or pattern, and looking through it the work all starts to look very samey.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars best book ive bought in a long time! 17 Mar 2010
By J. Rae
Format:Paperback
i had also been following the blog for a while as i am a print student so couldnt wait to get the book! its fantastic for inspiration, well worth buying!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Designs
The book contains some superb designs from the countries leading contemporary designers. Would recommend to anyone looking for some inspirational ideas.
Published 27 days ago by jayjayk
5.0 out of 5 stars Great inspiration for a designer right when you need it
I love this book! Even when I forget I have it I enjoy looking at it for inspiration. Presented well and visually stimulating it's great as a designer to be indulged in so many... Read more
Published 2 months ago by EstherO
4.0 out of 5 stars GORGEOUS BOOK!
I love this book, it's a perfect book for referencing. I am an art teacher and I have used it so many times to help my graphics students with research. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Aoife
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good, great value
Bought this book for research and inspiration and its brilliant...absolutely fallen in love with this book! the delivery was also very quick and the value for money is great! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Amy
1.0 out of 5 stars All cutesy and flowers
I was also dissapointed with the book. It has nothing to do with the blog: all the works are too similar and based on cutesy and flowers. Too much stereotype.
Published on 7 Mar 2011 by Paz
2.0 out of 5 stars very girly and not much variety
i bought this book yesterday. i have to agree with reviewer "beki" on here. the book is beautifully put together. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2011 by Dolores VanCartier
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
This is an amazing book to get your creative juices flowing, or simply to have a browse through whilst drinking a cup of tea! Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2010 by M. Dainty
5.0 out of 5 stars inspirational!
I bought this book after discovering the print and pattern blog and it doesn't disappoint! So inspirational and with a variety of styles. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2010 by J. Edden
5.0 out of 5 stars buy it now!
fantastic book for designers to be inspired, it's a must for all greeting card, surface pattern designers and general lovers of patterns!
Published on 1 Oct 2010 by karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Print & Pattern. Excellent Book
We are lucky enough to be friends of the person who instigated this book from it's beginings and fully appreciate all the hard work in compiling it. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2010 by Mr. Lawrence Stone
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