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Concrete Hong Kong: learn about architecture through foldout models

Creative Boom

A new book celebrates the architecture of Hong Kong public housing in the 1950s-1980s. During the 1950s-1980s, when the colony was under British rule, public housing embraced the modernist architectural approach, and Hong Kong initiated mass housing projects that dramatically redefined urban living. Weird, isn't it?

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Beginner’s Guide to Publishing Your First Ebook

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In the current era, self-publishing is easier than ever, making the most challenging aspect of becoming an established author the task of deciding on a topic to write about. Regardless of the topic, writing and publishing an ebook involves several crucial steps that you cannot avoid.

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Two Deserts: From Form's latest exhibition traces the changing shape of the Californian desert

Creative Boom

Speaking of the story, Two Deserts is an account of Randall Henderson, the editor and publisher of DESERT Magazine. Shortly afterwards, he resigned from DESERT magazine, but he would continue to explore the desert and write about it for various publications. However, the aftermath of his tragic loss is the focus of Two Deserts.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Whether you’re starting or have been in the industry for years, there are a variety of books you can reference. That’s why we have a list of books you can reference to improve as a graphic designer. Niggli Verlag (Publisher) $54.14 Also, it references design history from someone aware of how politics affects art.

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Shin Yu Pai Talks Publishing, Design, and Poetry as a Balm

Spine Magazine

For the first time in its decades of existence, the Washington State-based independent press Empty Bowl has published the work of an Asian American female author. In meteorology, the word “virga” refers to “a dry thunderstorm.” Photo: Daniel Carrillo. We actually bartered,” Pai said. “I

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Five Powerful Examples of Contemporary Independent Publishing from Africa

Eye on Design

For the organizers of Afrophon’, a recent art book fair in LUMA Arles , France centering contemporary independent publishing from the African continent, there’s a significant lack of knowledge, acknowledgement, and access to African art books in the West.

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10+ Best Books to Learn Drawing in 2023

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The introduction isn’t practical Includes many exercises Learn More Latest Price on Amazon: Sale 662 Reviews The Natural Way To Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study Nicolaides, Kimon (Author) English (Publication Language) 240 Pages - 02/01/1990 (Publication Date) - Harper Design (Publisher) $11.58 Buy on Amazon 2.