Papercraft

R Klanten et al, eds
An extensive survey on art and design work crafted from paper. It explores the possibilities of paper – from small objects and figures to large-scale art installations and urban interventions as well as 3D graphic sculptures – and a vast spectrum of disciplines ranging from character design, urban art, fine art, graphic design, illustration, fashion, animation and film. Die Gestalten Verlag. ISBN 9783899552515. Hardback with DVD. $127.50.

Paradoxes of Appearing

Michael Andersen et al, eds
A collection of essays by scholars and artists from a range of different fields including art, art history, architectural theory and philosophy. Based on multiple discourses on these subjects, contemporary positions in art, architecture and philosophy draw up new challenges, especially with regard to the creative practices. Lars Müller Publishers. ISBN 9783037781920. Paperback. $79.50.

Pattern: Ornament, Structure and Behavior

Andrea Gleiniger and Georg Vrachliotis, eds
The latest in the Context Architecture series looks at the theory behind pattern formation covering topics such as CAAD, media sciences, pattern language and the theory and philosophy of technology. With contributions from Markus Christen, Isabel Mundry Fabian Scheurer and others. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783764389543. Paperback. $47.50.

Philips-Twen

Jens Muller et al, eds
A collaboration between Philips and the magazine Twen produced LP records with covers that used concrete art by Karl Gerstner, Max Bill and other dedicated graphic designers. This now forgotten series, comprising around 70 disks, is a masterful instance of the conjunction of music and graphic design. Lars Müller Publishers. ISBN 9783037781807. Paperback. $48.50.

Regular

R Klanten et al, eds
Examines and documents the current state of graphic design and presents a new generation of creative excellence. Features examples of progressive manifestations in the printed form from poster design, book and magazine editorial design to typography. Die Gestalten Verlag. ISBN 9783899552539. Hardback. $145.

Skin as a Boundary

Riccardo Blumer
In his industrial design workshops Riccardo Blumer looks at ways to approach the skin of an object with the aim of understanding better its intrinsic features and encouraging a natural curiosity in design. As a result, very special objects are designed which are never manufactured, since they are items of pure research, the essential starting points of design. Edizioni Corraini. ISBN 9788875702090. Paperback. $42.50.

Stickers 2

Andreas Ullrich
A collection of the most stunning contemporary sticker designs curated from around the world. The book presents 700 of the best ephemeral, subversive and humorous sticker motifs and urban applications by over 150 international artists who are expressing themselves through this versatile medium. Die Gestalten Verlag. ISBN 9783899552621. Paperback. $110.

Super Identity

All Rights Reserved, eds
From a logo to shop image, icons on paper to a concept building, visual identity turns a brand’s attitude to visual surroundings that communicate with customers. Super Identity collects the best visual identity concepts from brands such as American Apparel, National Art Center Tokyo and Uniqlo. All Rights Reserved. ISBN 9789889900175. Paperback. $87.50.

A Table a Century Long

Anna and Gian Franco Gasparini
The exhibition A Table a Century Long, first on display at the Design Library in Milan, celebrates excellence in Italian cuisine of the 20th century through design company Ballarini’s and Richard Ginori’s objects. The history of design is matched with recipes from the history of Italian cooking. Edizioni Corraini. ISBN 9788875702175. Paperback. $47.50.

Unfolded

Petra Schmidt and Nicola Stattmann
The world of paper from a new perspective: as a high-tech material and substance for a new generation of engineers, designers, artists and architects. Includes innovative design projects, a compendium on technical papers, eco-friendly material paper and a cover that makes the book an origami object in its own right. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 9783034600323. Hardback. $130.

Urban Node

Paesesaggio Work Group, eds
A project of anthropological and cultural landscape research carried out in the mountainous area between the Italian regions of Campania and Molise. The aim of the project is to analyse migrations, architecture and landscape restoration, survival of traditions, human and urban geography as a sort way through which the territory can be re-designed and re-thought. Edizioni Corraini. ISBN 9788875702151. Paperback. $92.50.

Yankee Modern

William Morgan
Architects James Estes and Peter Twombly have described their nearly two decades of work as “quiet modernism”. Their Rhode Island-based firm builds modestly sized and geometrically precise houses that are unique to their New England locale, a welcome return to the simple pleasures of modest, innovative architecture, sensitive to its site and clients’ needs. Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN 9781568988177. Paperback. $78.