books: public displays

books: public displays

books:

Public displays

Contemporary Cultures of Display (Art and Its Histories Series)

Yale University Press, 1999

This illuminating book examines trends in the display of art since the mid-twentieth century, focusing particularly on institutional issues. A series of case studies casts light on modern museums and their new audiences, current reliance on temporary exhibitions, the wider social context in which art is displayed today, the cult of the country ...

Nature's Museums: Victorian Science and the Architecture of Display
Carla Yanni

Princeton Architectural Press, 2005

"Nature's Museums . . . is a major contribution to our understanding of the history of public architecture, scientific practice, and the cultural life of the Victorian era." -- Jim Secord, University of Cambridge Cabinets of curiosity, glass-enclosed cathedrals stuffed with sea shells, butterflies, lizards, birds, animals, and exotic marvels of ...

EMF Book: What You Should Know About Electromagnetic Fields, Electromagnetic Radiation & Your Health

Mark Pinsky

Grand Central Publishing, 1995

A MUST read for any responsible person!
I read the book a few years ago and was shocked at the lack of concern for this information in our daily lives. It is clear that we are all linked to electromagnetic fields and waves be it a hair dryer, an electric shaver, an electrical generator or a pencil ...

Stores and Retail Spaces 8
Institute of Store Planners and VM+SD

ST Media Group International Inc., 2007

The eighth edition of this popular series, with 300 full-color photos, features 42 award-winning new specialty shops, department stores, shop-in-shops, shopping center kiosks, food courts, counter-service and sit-down restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty food shops, service retailers, exhibits, manufacturer showrooms and auto ...

Store Windows, Vol. 10 (Store Windows)

Martin Pegler

Visual Reference Publications, 1999

neverending ideas for visual designers
Store windows no.10 is like the bag of Marry Popins: every time I thumbed the pages, looking for new, non-conventional ideas to a new store window I need to do - I found few of them. No need to be an excellent English reader, the pictures speak for themselfs.

Exhibiting Cultures: The Poetics and Politics of Museum Display

Steven D. Lavine

Smithsonian, 1991

exhibiting cultures
excellent compilation, although spencer r crew and james e sims' article 'locating authenticity: fragments of a dialogue' can be repetitive, it makes excellent points in the section 'some locations of authenticity'.

Best Designed Flagship Stores: Shops, Showrooms, Brand Centers, Geschafte, Showrooms, Markenwelten (Best ...
Jons Messedat

Avedition, 2007

Public Displays of Affection

Susan Donovan

St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2004

Meanreader
Despite a couple of very improbable scenarios, this book was joyable and a pleasant read.

Museum Skepticism: A History of the Display of Art in Public Galleries
David Carrier

Duke University Press, 2006

In Museum Skepticism , art historian David Carrier traces the birth, evolution, and decline of the public art museum as an institution meant to spark democratic debate and discussion. Carrier contends that since the inception of the public art museum during the French Revolution, its development has depended on growth: on the expansion of ...

Point of Purchase

Marta Serrats

Collins Design, 2006

Great spaces to make people want to shop!
This book includes many great, creative shopping spaces shown with lots of pictures. I highly recommend if you are interested in retail design. I am a master's student in design, focusing on spaces that are experiencial, artistic, and informative for the visitors. ...

Stores and Retail Spaces
Institute of Store Planners and Editors

ST Media Group International Inc., 1998

The original edition of this popular series, with 300 full-color photos features 73 award-winning new and renovated stores, specialty shops, department stores, kiosks, restaurants, supermarkets, themed entertainment establishments, and mass merchandise stores. Every project was chosen by The Institute of Store Planners (ISP) for excellence in ...

Display and Publicity Ideas for Libraries
Linda C. Franklin

McFarland & Company, 1985

Dozens of fully developed displays (easy drawings, clear instructions), using free or recycled materials, plus details of publicity campaigns, PR ideas, posters, radio spots, parties, media events, sales events, and cooperative projects with schools or businesses. Lunchtime concerts, Halley's Comet Club, time capsule, fiscal fitness-renew ...

Bar and Restaurant Logos

David E. Carter

Watson-Guptill, 2001

A talented book
A good book with a variety of works and ideas.

Spatial Data Modelling for 3D GIS
Alias Abdul-Rahman, Morakot Pilouk

Springer, 2007

This book covers fundamental aspects of spatial data modelling specifically on the aspect of three-dimensional (3D) modelling and structuring. Realisation of ?true? 3D GIS spatial system needs a lot of efforts, and the process is taking place in various research centres and universities in some countries. The development of spatial data modelling ...

How to Display Data
Jenny V. Freeman, Stephen J. Walters, ...

BMJ Books, 2008

Effective data presentation is an essential skill for anybody wishing to display or publish research results, but when done badly, it can convey a misleading or confusing message. This new addition to the popular "How to" series explains how to present data in journal articles, grant applications or research presentations clearly, accurately and ...