Best selling Non-fiction from Taschen
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1. Taschen The History of Graphic Design
In this volume, Jens Müller recaps 130 years of graphic history, from the 19th century through the economic miracle to the present day. Detailed representations of particularly notable, trend-setting projects and campaigns, as well as portraits of important designers, make this volume an encyclopedia of communication design.
2. Taschen Great Escapes Yoga. The Retreat Book. 2020 Edition
Are you in the mood for a short getaway that has a lasting impact? Try a yoga retreat! With the participation of internationally renowned yoga teachers, TASCHEN has identified the most beautiful retreats for you and gathered them in this updated volume. Highlights include the Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh.
Non-fiction
CHF58.74
Great Escapes Yoga. The Retreat Book. 2020 Edition
German, French, English, Angelika Bags, 2020
3. Taschen Bauhaus
Although it was closed by the Nazis after just 14 years, the Bauhaus significantly shaped the history of modernity. This book explores the ideas and ideals of the art school, which promoted absolute artistic freedom as well as the connection between art and technology.
4. Taschen Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS
From the Air Jordan 1 to the Air Presto, Nike and Virgil Abloh deconstruct 10 sneaker icons and create new stars in sneaker heaven with their collaboration "The Ten". Experience insights into technical ingenuity and Abloh's investigative design process - each shoe is a piece of product design, a readymade and a garment.
5. Taschen The Book of Colour Concepts
From the 17th century to the advent of the digital age, colour theories have been illustrated with luscious wheels, polychrome charts, and meticulous diagrams. Gathering over 65 works from around the world, this illuminating edition traces the endless hues and shades of a subject that inspired Newton, Goethe, Sanzō Wada, the Bauhaus, and many more.
6. Taschen Zaha Hadid. Complete Works 1979–Today. 40th Ed
From the Olympic ski jump to the largest airport terminal in the world, this monograph presents all the works of the first major architect of the 21st century: Zaha Hadid. Photographs, texts, and Hadid's drawings illustrate her radical understanding of buildings, furniture, and interior design.
Non-fiction
CHF25.70
Zaha Hadid. Complete Works 1979–Today. 40th Ed
German, English, French, Philip Jodidio, 2023
7. Taschen Homes For Our Time. Contemporary Houses around the World. 40th Anniversary Edition
How does architecture respond to the changed social conditions of the 21st century, to the dynamization and flexibilization of living and lifestyle forms, to ecological and economic challenges, and to the previously unknown functional interpenetration of professional, social, and personal life? Answers with its...
Non-fiction
CHF24.70
Homes For Our Time. Contemporary Houses around the World. 40th Anniversary Edition
French, German, English, Philip Jodidio, 2022
8. Taschen The Computer
The development of machines in the computer age is a story of groundbreaking innovation. From the early beginnings of computer technology through bulky mainframes to the era of personal computers, more than 300 years of technological history converge into our nearly fully digitized world today.
The computer takes us from the first analog calculating machines of the 19th century to early experiments with autonomous driving in the 1920s and oversized office computers of the 1950s, all the way to today's laptops and wearables. With over 1,000 illustrations, Jens Müller creates an unparalleled visual understanding of the rise of the information age. Documentary photos, snapshots from the media of the time, historical documents, and detailed explanations tell the stories of tech visionaries, pioneers, and entrepreneurs whose ingenuity in hardware and software development led to milestones in computer history.
Discover groundbreaking innovations from Ada Lovelace, Charles Babbage, Alan Turing, Grace Hopper, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs, including not only classics like the Apple Macintosh and the Sony PlayStation but also forgotten gadgets, prototypes, and the brilliant breakthroughs in the development of software, video games, and the World Wide Web. Infographics explain fundamental technical concepts such as wireless communication, while rare photos and advertising campaigns bring the history of companies like IBM, Apple, Microsoft, Atari, Amazon, and Google to life.
This fascinating read honors the immense achievement of the computer and its impact on the social and political landscape. For technology enthusiasts and anyone interested in culture, economics, politics, and science, this journey into the past illustrates how we can not only ask questions about the future better but perhaps also answer them more effectively.
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The Computer
English, French, German, Jens Müller, 2023
9. Taschen The History of Graphic Design. Vol. 2, 1960Today
In all the turbulence of the past, graphic design has expressed the spirit of the times through vibrant and concise connections between image and idea. It is omnipresent in every second: from minimalist packaging to colorful advertising, from intelligent environmental graphics to sleek interfaces. It is about conveying information as much as reflecting cultural goals and societal values. This second volume completes the most comprehensive exploration of graphic design to date by depicting the period from the 1960s to the present. Around 2,500 groundbreaking designs from around the world guide us through recent history in this visual atlas – from the establishment of the International Style to the upheavals of the digital age. Approximately 130 key works are examined in detailed analyses.
10. Taschen The Package Design Book. Volume 2
Year after year, the Pentawards set global quality standards by honoring the smartest and most innovative packaging. With over 600 creations from more than 35 countries, The Package Design Book – Volume 2 showcases the most impressive winners of the last decade and celebrates packaging as an incredibly multifaceted art form.
