Eat. Work. Shop. presents a striking collection of cutting-edge commercial sites in Japan. Vibrant color photography and compelling text make this the ultimate guide to modern Japanese life. Seven of the countrys foremost architects showcase their ideas in 34 shops; restaurants; salons; bars and spas. The architecture and interior designs are uniquely Japanese and will add a distinctive flair to any retail; office or retail design project. In collaboration with a new generation of entrepreneurs; these designers are reshaping basic concepts of how contemporary Japanese eat; work and shop. Beautifully illustrated with over 250 photos; the locations in this book reflect everything from postmodern industrialism to suggestive eroticism. A whole new language of design; propelled by the Japanese penchants for innovation; has given this generation a carte blanche to redefine Japan as the worlds next cultural superpower; unhindered by the barriers of tradition.
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90 of 94 people found the following review helpful. My vote for BEST Sewing Book of 2014!By Just IMHOThis is quite possibly the most valuable sewing book I ever purchased; and I have shelves of them! The writing is clear and highly readable. The ideas are innovative; stylish; customizable and exceptionally creative but not "out there" so far that theyre not usable. The illustrations and directions far surpass anything youd find in packages by big pattern companies. Not only does this book offer an amazingly versatile set of patterns; but a wealth of techniques that are applicable to other sewing projects. I loved the framing comments about each pattern and its adaptations along with the quotes included in the book which provided food for thought and context. This is an unusually fine collection of patterns and information about a wide range of sewing projects. If you have never used a PDF pattern before; do NOT be timid: They are incredibly easy to use and; as a sewist with around 45+ years of experience; I would suggest these for beginners over any "Big Pattern House" package labeled "easy." (Usually those are not really easy; and the directions are not anywhere near as clear as what the PDF pattern-creators provide.) This should be "The Top Sewing Book of 2014" in my humble opinion. It is one that I will refer to more often than any of the "complete guide to sewing" type books I own. One of my favorite aspects of this book is the sheer joy of its readability and how I can sit down with it almost as if its a good novel and get fully engaged; feeling my creative fires lighting up!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is an awesome book and for those of you who dont have ...By d doolyThis is an awesome book and for those of you who dont have CD ROM the website to print patterns is also in the book. Tells you everything you need for each project and gives step by step instructions.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Definitely worth the expence.By Selma L Buchholz; RNI love this book because it has patterns with so many variations allowing you to make 5 plus different outfits and accessories with one pattern. Frankly I wish pattern companies would go back to giving you the option of making many different variations of their pattern.....The good old days. Now the charge for each variation.