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Concrete Hong Kong: learn about architecture through foldout models

Creative Boom

Now, a new hardback book by Zupagrafika, an independent publisher, author and design studio based in PoznaƄ, Poland, celebrates this era in style. Concrete Hong Kong joins a series of excellent books published by Zupagrafika, celebrating modernist architecture, design and photography in a unique and playful way.

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Leah Jacobs-Gordon on the artistry of book cover design

Creative Boom

Alongside these endeavours, she's carved out a niche as a freelance book designer, creating covers for a range of international publishers across various genres. My first potential catch was in publishing, where I interviewed with a small independent publisher," she explains. Ultimately, though, she didn't need to choose. "My

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents. The artists on their books have been honoured with over 840 awards for excellence, aided several advertising clients in setting sales records, and helped publishers sell millions of books.

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10+ Best Desktop Publishing Software (2023)

Just Creative

Discover the best desktop publishing software in 2023. Desktop publishing software is used to create visual communications, such as brochures, business cards, greeting cards, posters, web pages for professional or personal printing online or on-screen. Affinity Publisher Affinity Publisher. Limited PDF editing options.

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Inspiring photo project by Abbie Trayler-Smith tackles the issue of obesity head-on

Creative Boom

Sheffield, 2012 © Abbie Trayler-Smith Shannon, age 15, watching her food intake at home. Sheffield, 2012 © Abbie Trayler-Smith Shannon was the central inspiration for Trayler-Smith's long-term project, 'The Big O' examining the issue of obesity in school-age children and young adults. Shannon, age 14, en route to school in year nine.

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“Books Aren’t Going Anywhere”: A Roundtable Discussion on Publishing and Branding in the Age of Bookstagram

Eye on Design

Continually outliving the narratives about the demise of publishing, how people don’t read, and the end of print, books are more popular than ever. For high-profile releases, publishers release complex marketing plans, complete with merchandise and fashion drops to create interest. Of all media, the book is perhaps the most enduring.

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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

Creative Boom

Yayoi-chan, 2012-2023 Installation view from Manchester International Festival 2023 exhibition ‘Yayoi Kusama_ You, Me and the Balloons’ at Aviva Studios. It's also the first large-scale UK presentation of the artist's work since an acclaimed retrospective at Tate Modern in 2012. Images © David Levene. © YAYOI KUSAMA.

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