Art & Design

The Art of Randomness

No Starch Press — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:34:29 +0000

Use randomness to solve problems in fun, hands-on experiments—from simulating evolution to encrypting messages.

Ronald T. Kneusel

January 2024

Open Circuits

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:41:00 +0000

A photographic exploration of the tiny design wonders hidden inside everyday electronics.

Windell Oskay and Eric Schlaepfer

September 2022

Engineering in Plain Sight

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:11:14 +0000

A beautifully illustrated guide with fascinating explanations to nearly every part of the constructed world.

Grady Hillhouse

September 2022

The Book of Inkscape, 2nd Edition

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:02:51 +0000

An updated guide on using the graphics editor to draw, work with objects, and apply effects.

Dmitry Kirsanov

October 2021

An Artist's Guide to Programming

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:02:23 +0000

Teaches beginners how to write apps that integrate graphics and sound (includes 100 example programs).

Jim Parker

May 2022

The Game Console 2.0

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:05:19 +0000

Expands on the first edition's collection of photos and facts documenting the history of gaming systems.

Evan Amos

September 2021

Hello Web Design

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:25:04 +0000

Don't wish for your own website, make it yourself with Hello Web Design! Written for beginners, brimming with professional insights, and sure to inspire.

Tracy Osborn

June 2021

Carbon: One Atom's Odyssey

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:42:31 +0000

Carbon: One Atom's Odyssey is an exquisitely illustrated, beautifully adapted story that traces a key element of planetary life over billions of years.

John Barnett

May 2021

Learn Python Visually

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:57:41 +0000

Learn Python Visually takes a visual approach to teaching total beginners key programming concepts and coding techniques used in creative technology

Tristan Bunn

April 2021

Computer Graphics from Scratch

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:43:06 +0000

Computer Graphics from Scratch demystifies the algorithms used in modern graphics software and guides beginners through building photorealistic 3D renders.

Gabriel Gambetta

April 2021

Homemade Robots

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:59:59 +0000

Homemade Robots is a coding-free guide to building 10 uniquely entertaining robots – using everyday materials and components.

Randy Sarafan

August 2021

Programming with OpenSCAD

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:40:51 +0000

Programming with OpenSCAD teaches beginners both how to code and how to use freely available OpenSCAD software to design and print 3D models.

Justin Gohde and Marius Kintel

August 2021

A Beginner's Guide to 3D Modeling

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 01:27:32 +0000

A Beginner's Guide to 3D Modeling introduces makers to the essentials of 3D CAD modeling.

Cameron Coward

June 2019

Understanding Photography

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:08:55 +0000

Understanding Photography covers digital image capture, exposure, composition, histograms, depth of field, advanced lighting, lens filters, shutter speed, and more.

Sean T. McHugh

December 2018

Make Your Own Pixel Art

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:47:32 +0000

Make Your Own Pixel Art is an illustrated introduction to creating pixel art.

Jennifer Dawe and Matthew Humphries

March 2019