Art & Design

The Art of Randomness

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

Ronald T. Kneusel

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

Open Circuits

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

Windell Oskay and Eric Schlaepfer

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

Engineering in Plain Sight

sarah.devos — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:11:14 +0000

Grady Hillhouse

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

The Book of Inkscape, 2nd Edition

mark-temp@nostarch.com — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:02:51 +0000

Dmitry Kirsanov

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

An Artist's Guide to Programming

mark-temp@nostarch.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:02:23 +0000

Jim Parker

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

The Game Console 2.0

mark-temp@nostarch.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:05:19 +0000

Evan Amos

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

Hello Web Design

mark-temp@nostarch.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:25:04 +0000

Tracy Osborn

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.

Carbon: One Atom's Odyssey

mark-temp@nostarch.com — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:42:31 +0000

John Barnett

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

Learn Python Visually

mark-temp@nostarch.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:57:41 +0000

Tristan Bunn

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

Computer Graphics from Scratch

mark-temp@nostarch.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:43:06 +0000

Gabriel Gambetta

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

Homemade Robots

mark-temp@nostarch.com — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:59:59 +0000

Randy Sarafan

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

Programming with OpenSCAD

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

Justin Gohde and Marius Kintel

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

A Beginner's Guide to 3D Modeling

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

Cameron Coward

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

Understanding Photography

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

Sean T. McHugh

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

Make Your Own Pixel Art

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

Jennifer Dawe and Matthew Humphries

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