ANOTHER HAPPY CUSTOMER

Another happy customer of Material as the idler finds new readership...

(picture courtesy of Libby Lord copy write 2010)

JUST AS MUCH A FEAST FOR THE EYES...

The Ludlow food festival is due to commence Friday 10th September and, in preparation, we have been expanding our choice of food titles with a range of beautifully designed recipe books that will not only tantalise your taste buds but also inspire and present to us the finer details of food, cooking and restaurant design.

A few of the items in question arrived in store this week...



LEON 2: NATURALLY FAST FOOD Those of you who yearn for an honest healthy approach to fast food may be familiar with the London chain Leon.

Written by the man behind the fast food chain, Henry Dimbleby, Leon's recently published and beautifully designed book is both inspriring and exceptionally practical; a reflection of the design and premise of the restaurant itself. The combination of it's signature 1930s/40s Spanish graphics and recipes delivered in a buoyant tone whilst ticking all the boxes, this book is a delight to read.

A book of two halves. The first half is 'Fast Food', which contains recipes for every occasion that take a maximum of 20 minutes to prepare: from a work day breakfast and children's meals to simple suppers and party food. The second half is 'Slow Fast Food' which contains things that can be made in advance when you have time, to enjoy when you don't have time.

Conran Octopus Publishing
£20





THE FLAVOUR THESAURUS
Following the form of Roget's Thesaurus, The Flavour Thesaurus is a unique treasury of flavour combinations offering endless diversion and inspiration for the creative cook. Attractively packaged, this unique book is packed with quirky observations, practical recipes and good jokes.

Ever wondered why one flavour works with another? Or lacked inspiration for what to do with a bundle of beetroot? "The Flavour Thesaurus" is the first book to examine what goes with what, pair by pair. This book follows the form of "Roget's Thesaurus". It includes 980 entries in all and 200 recipes or suggestions are embedded in the text.

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING
£18.99

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LONDON STORE

A few new additions to our book selection arrived today. First up is How to Create a Portfolio & Get Hired: A Guide for Graphic Designers and Illustrators If you are feeling that your portfolio is a little tired and uninspired or you just don't know where to start, this new publication from Laurence King could be the answer and is a great tool for designers/ graduates and students alike.

This book shows those embarking on an illustration or graphic design career how best to put together an effective, professional portfolio. It discusses what to include and how to organize and display the work, and also advises on presentation techniques and self-promotion. Both print and virtual portfolios are covered. The book also features a listings section detailing online resources and publications to aid research; suppliers; specialist libraries; industry-related trade fairs; and professional organizations.




Next we have a new edition of the much loved and very popular How to be a Graphic Designer Without Losing your Soul . Many of you will be familiar with this title, of which this is an updated 2nd edition with all new imagery and updated interviews, but for those of you who aren't, this book addresses the concerns of young designers who want to earn a living by doing expressive and meaningful work and avoid becoming a hired drone working on soulless projects. Offering straight-talking advice on how to establish your design career and suggestions - that you won’t have been taught at college - for running a successful business. This revised, extended edition includes all-new chapters covering professional skills, design thinking, and global trends, including green issues, ethics and the rise of digital culture.



And finally... a mini edition of The Picture Book: Contemporary Illustration
It is a comprehensive survey of new and exciting work from across the globe that will appeal to experts and newcomers alike.

Compiled by award-winning designer Angus Hyland, The Picture Book presents a broad spectrum of styles, techniques and subject matter representative of current trends and innovations to create a stunning compendium of work. Each artist's work is accompanied by a self-portrait and a short, illuminating profile exploring their inspirations and their approach both to illustration and to their career.

PART TIME ASSISTANT REQUIRED FOR LUDLOW

Part time sales assistant required to work 1 or two days of the week in our ludlow shop.

Previous experience in retail/ customer service and a knowledge of the company is essential.

This position will ideally suit a recent graduate of a related subject with a firm understanding of the work we sell and the premise of material, who is looking for 1-2 days work a week.

The candidate will be expected to serve customers, have the ability to talk to customers about the artists/ products we sell.

Job will also entail retail display, stock level analysis and general admin tasks.

Wage: national minimum wage

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to lucy@materialmaterial.com

FRAME NO 76 JUST ARRIVED

A truly inspirational issue, Frame no 76 INTERIOR REALITY arrived today at our London store. The issue features, as the title suggests, interiors and, more specifically that of retail spaces. There is wonderful eclectic mix of commercial interiors from that of the 24 Issey Miyake store; the first LA Missoni Boutique; the new Pantone hotels to Vogue Opttique's play with light and repetition and the glamourisation of eyewear where it's displayed like jewellery. Not to mention a Gaggenau show stand set up that is a reflection of the manufacturing processes with a live demonstration of construction of their ovens to .

Despite the recession, huge efforts are being made to create an impact on the customer's shopping experience and this issue presents to us both budget and big bucks case studies with the focus varying from sustainability to all out flamboyant, high impact new stores. Frame gives us a glimpse of the latter with their article The POWER AND THE GLORY: LOUIS VUITTON VS TOPSHOP IN LONDON.

Get it in our London store now...

LOVE CYCLING BAGS COMING SOON...

We have been printing these cotton "love cycling bags" today. They are a collaboration between Material and William Jean.

They will be available to buy from Friday for a very reasonable £5 each.

THE IDLER- NEW TO LUDLOW

New to our Ludlow store is this bi annual magazine that comes in the form of a cloth bound book.

The Idler was founded in 1993 by Tom Hodgkinson and his friend Gavin Pretor-Pinney and title comes from a series of essays by Dr Johnson, published in 1758-9 in the Universal Chronicle.

The intention of the magazine is to return dignity to the art of loafing, to make idling into something to aspire towards rather than reject. As well as providing a radical and thought-provoking read, the Idler is also very funny.

The current issue "Back to the Land" features a major interview with David Hockney about the historical shifts in control of images. There are essays on the land and politics by Simon Fairlie, Paul Kingsnorth, Harry Mount and many more. Tom Hodgkinson has written the introduction where he writes on Roman farming guides. There are fine illustrations from Stanley Donwood, Alice Smith, Clifford Harper and more. The book has been lovingly typeset by Christian Brett.

For more information, you can visit the idler website