Dictionary Of Color Combinations Volume 2

Such a wonderful little book! Five stars for content and historical/design interest. 'The Man Behind the Viral Color Dictionary' by Bungu was what made me buy one of these. But these 'color dictionaries' go back hundreds of years. I bought it because my father had that 1930's color sense, and I wanted it to remember how he dressed, but it really is lovely and entertaining overall. I bought Vol 2 over Vol 1 because 1) Japanese colors are named after seasons and natural phenomena, so I thought this might have some additional intellectual clout (I like that sort of thing) and 2) I figured while this book has fewer combinations, the combinations have more colors 3-7 color combinations), so I could only use "part" of a combination and the combination still "works" (I just put my finger over the colors I don't like or or don't want to use and 'voila!'). So, here is the "bad stuff" - the cover is the same paper as the book pages, with a thinner paper slip cover, so the spine if pretty lightweight. Overtime, I'll probably lose pages, so you'll want to handle it pretty gingerly. Also, the colors are pretty off in the printing. If you look up the hex codes to the colors (which are available online) and then match it to the closest house paint they are not nearly so saturated. For example, I looked up one of the yellows and it was actually an off white. Anyhow, if you like color theory, or design it's worth a peek. I don't own enough clothes, or in a variety of enough colors for this to be useful in my closet - - but I might select my house colors with it. In the photo look at that Sulphur yellow in the center. The Royal Silk is the closest hex code paint I can find. There is some wiggle room with all these shades; and the book still "works" as a guide.

Volume 2 continues the great color combinations of the 1st Volume, but the combinations are more complex, with more colors. There's even a section of art in the form of paintings, prints, woven work, etc. that you see on one page while on the opposite page is the breakdown of the colorations in bars with no image. What this does is show how the art works, and then how the combinations also work. Also more of the simplified 2 and 3 combinations that I think I prefer as more minimal. Again, these are ranged from light and airy to darkly saturated -and all curiously satisfying and worth study and trying them out. On the computer it's possible to match any tone or hue, so there's a path that only requires finding the right starting color then paying attention to the combination. Not that it's an end-all, but a beginning. Any of those can be shifted or modified with ease but it depends on how they fit a real-time application and not a formula. But the horizons have already been expanded so there's more, and even more.

Beautiful book to simply peruse or to use for any color combining project you may have. Compact and well-printed. Bought both volumes.

Excellent source book. So glad someone with taste took the time. Very nice.

Thin paper covering and binding may limit the lifespan of this book if it's used a lot, which I hope to do. By using these materials, the books are affordable. And, the real value of volumes 1 and 2 is in the colors, which are gorgeous.

The content and color combinations are great. The book itself is very small and printed on thin receipt paper.

I bought this book to improve my understanding of color combinations, and it has exceeded my expectations. The images are clear, the examples are inspiring, and it’s easy to apply in your dairy rutine. Whether you’re a beginner or have some design experience, this is a great resource to keep on hand. I highly recommend it.

Marvelous and unique book perfect for anyone interested in art, design, craft or color theory. Highly recommend!

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Les deux volumes forment un duo complémentaire indispensable. Chaque planche présente des combinaisons de couleurs avec leurs codes — une source d'inspiration directe pour le design, la déco ou l'impression. L'ouvrage japonais original est traduit avec soin, la qualité d'impression est au niveau. Un outil que l'on consulte régulièrement plutôt qu'on ne le lit d'un trait. Expédition rapide, livraison soignée. Un achat que je ne regrette absolument pas.

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Paletas perfeitas para fazer o que você quiser. Nem percebi que é todo em japonês.

What a beautiful second edition account of colours and the way they may be presented in every day objects and materials. A truly remarkable set of combinations in a sort of manifest any sort of artist or designer in any single capacity could find useful, interesting, or at minimum, inspiring. Highly recommend this and the first edition.