Books From University Presses

"Cue and Cut" is an excellent guide for individuals interested in working in television studios or pursuing a career in multi-camera content creation. The book offers practical advice, from understanding the equipment required to producing a polished result. The book is based on the first-hand experience of the author, who has worked with the top production crews in the BBC and ITV. With extensive coverage of multi-camera aspects, "Cue and Cut" is recommended for undergraduate, HND, B.Tech, post-graduate students, and anyone interested in mastering the multi-camera studio, regardless of their experience level.

Interaction of Color could be a great read for anyone interested in color theory or art education. The book provides interactive exercises and optical illusions that help readers understand complex color theory principles. Josef Albers's explanation of color relativity, intensity, temperature, and other principles are illustrated with over sixty color studies. A timeless resource, this book is an indispensable guide to mastering the art of seeing and understanding colors.

If fashion is your narrative, you'll find "100 Dresses" a sartorial treasure trove. It's like traveling through time via the art of couture, each page turning back the clock with a rustle of taffeta, a whisper of silk. For the dreamers who picture themselves in the sweep of a gown, this book isn't just a history lesson—it's an invitation to the grand ball of fashion's past, accessible from your own cozy corner.

"The Meaning of Things" offers a unique perspective on the relationship between people and things. By studying the emotional attachments people have with common household objects, the authors uncover the significance of materialism in contemporary urban life. Through case studies of four families, the book highlights the cultivation of meaning through signs and demonstrates how it creates warm relationships between people and their homes. The book also emphasizes the importance of human capacities for the creation and redirection of meaning in times of environmental and material exploitation.Encouraging readers to reconsider how material possessions can shape their lives, "The Meaning of Things" is a stimulating and compelling read for anyone interested in the significance of our environment.