Book Offers
Black Dog Publishing specialises in beautifully illustrated books that represent a fresh, eclectic take on contemporary culture and our title list includes a wide array of books focusing on craft, art, fashion and design. Check out our entire book list at www.blackdogonline.com
To order any of these books at the discounted price, simply email me at jess@blackdogonline.com with your delivery address, title of the book, please mention Primary Times in the email so they are aware of where you heard about the offer and the book(s) will be despatched with an invoice.
PRINTMAKING
A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE
9781906155438
Paperback | 192 pages
RRP: £24.95
OFFER PRICE £14.97
“This [book] will fill your head with inspiration.”
Artists & Illustrators
A fascinating review of the art of printmaking,
looking at the work of contemporary printmakers
and placing them in the context of the art form’s
recent history. From monoprinting, linocut
and screenprinting to etching and lithography,
Printmaking discusses each technique in detail,
presenting a number of stunning examples in this
beautifully illustrated volume.
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PAPER
TEAR FOLD RIP CREASE CUT
9781906155582
Paperback | 208 pages
RRP: £24.95
OFFER PRICE £14.97
Paper shines a light on the beautiful world of paper
in art, fashion and design, from the traditional
art of origami and paper cutting through to
contemporary experiments in conceptual paper
installations and modular folding. Following the
medium as it is pushed to its extremes, Paper is an
elegant and insightful look at the sumptuous world
of paper today. A richly illustrated and beautifully
designed book which will appeal to designers, art
students and paper enthusiasts alike.
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IN THE LOOP
KNITTING NOW
9781906155964
Paperback | 192 pages
RRP: £24.95
OFFER PRICE £14.97
“An essential book for anyone with an interest in
contemporary crafts.” Funky Finds
A look at the progression of contemporary knitting
practice from retro hobby to recognized craft and
artform. With visual essays by contemporary knitters,
artists and academics, In The Loop explores the topics
of knitting in art, international knitting traditions,
knitting as social activism, the oral history of knitting
and knitting technology—providing a fascinating
insight into the world of loops, stitches and casting off! |
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OUTSIDE THE BOX
CARDBOARD DESIGN NOW
9781907317101
Paperback | 208 pages
RRP: £19.95
OFFER PRICE £11.97
“A compendium of the innovative usage of cardboard,
both practically and whimsically.” Wallpaper
The first book dedicated to exploring contemporary
cardboard design, surveying its many creative and
practical facets as a medium. Fully illustrated with
examples of dazzling innovations in the fields of
art, design and sculpture, Outside the Box charts
the evolution of cardboard from historical and
traditional uses through to modern practices. |
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MAKING STUFF
AN ALTERNATIVE CRAFT BOOK
9781904772613
Paperback | 144 pages
RRP: £16.95
OFFER PRICE £10.17
“A treasure trove of tips for the industrious fashionista
to customise and create unique clothing, accessories
and home furnishings.” Glamour
Whether you are a seasoned crafter looking for
new ideas or a novice with a penchant for gaffer
tape, Making Stuff is the book for you. Utilising both
traditional craft materials and thrifty finds this book
gathers together over 50 projects from established
members of the craft scene that will undoubtedly
inspire you to get your craft on.
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BREAKING THE MOULD
NEW APPROACHES TO CERAMICS
9781904772767
Paperback | 208 pages
RRP: £24.95
OFFER PRICE £14.97
“This book certainly shows the versatility of clay as
a material... An interesting and enlightening read.”
Midlands Potters’ Association
Breaking The Mould: New Approaches to Ceramics
is an astonishing collection of the most exciting
ceramic design today, exploring the increasingly
varied ways in which the boundaries of pottery
design are being extended and challenged by
contemporary makers. |
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MAKING STUFF FOR KIDS
9781906155001
Paperback | 160 pages
RRP: £16.95
OFFER PRICE £10.17
“The projects are fun and funky.” - Quick & Crafty!
Bringing children back into the craft equation,
this book features well-loved favorites, like potato
printing and puppets as well as breaking into new
territory with projects that introduce children to
ecology, and wacky and wonderful jewellery, crossstitch
ideas, clothes and much, much more. Written
with the same refreshing humour as Making Stuff,
this is a book that will inspire and educate the
young and the young at heart. |
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DRAWING PROJECTS: AN INTRODUCTION
TO THE LANGUAGE OF DRAWING
9781907317255
*RELEASES JULY 2011
Paperback | 240 pages
RRP: £19.95
OFFER PRICE £11.97
Full of handy tips and useful details, with colour
illustrations and photographs to engage the reader
throughout, as well as a glossary of technical terms
and precise information on drawing materials and
techniques; Drawing Projects is a practical guide to
drawing and an informative insight into the minds of artists and contemporary practitioners of drawing.
Includes 15 projects for the reader to join in and work
through at their own pace, including detailed tutorials
and instructions on how to draw these images. |
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