$44.00 Over the past two or three years, wallpaper has experienced something of a renaissance. After years of minimalist plastered walls painted in neutral colours, people are coming round to the idea of individual expression in interior design and the enormous variety and scope that wallpaper allows for means that it is, at last, hip once again. With our new title, The Cutting Edge of Wallpaper, Black Dog Publishing pays tribute to this exciting new trend, looking at the techniques, products and designers at the forefront of contemporary wallpaper design. The book's layout is clear and accessible. Two essays open the title. One looks at the past history of wallpaper and how it has evolved, paying tribute to such key figures as William Morris and Andy Warhol. The second explains the techniques and methods being used in wallpaper design today, providing simple, user-friendly explanations of the applied technologies of wallpaper design. Following on from this are images and profiles of the work of over 80 contemporary designers working in the medium. From emerging talent to established figures in the field, this section gives a broad scope of all the key players in wallpaper today. It will be sub-divided into five categories according to the qualities of the work: figurative, abstract, decorative, architectural, technical and Interactive. Each section will have an introductory text explaining what these terms mean, and how this is expressed in wallpaper design. The illustrated profiles will further exemplify this with beautiful images of the wallpaper in situ, close-up and in the studio. A final essay explores how wallpaper technology and use is changing and what the field may bring in the future. It also looks at the collaborations and overlaps with other fields including architecture and art. The Cutting Edge of Wallpaper is a beautiful, stunningly illustrated and luxurious publication. It will provide an inspiration to designers and homeowners from all walks of life, and is the first to document this fascinating and fast expanding field of design.

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The exterior of the right ear cup features the power/pairing button, track control and volume control all utilizing Monster’s engineering (and most certainly this was probably one of their last collaborations publicly). The ear cup also has a built-in mic.Like with all wireless headphones, trying to remember the controls on the ear cup takes some time to get used too, but once you get the hang of it, it was easy to use and operated without a hitch. Beats by Dr Dre Wireless: Build quality Smaller than the "classic" Beats Studio range that Beats By Dre have built their reputation upon, the Beats Wireless is essentially a tweaked pair of their smaller Solo 'phones.They're slightly weighty due to the batteries, controls, Bluetooth tech, and microphone built inside, but it's a good weight for the size of the product.It feels right in your hand, on your head, and crucially around your neck (where most people seem to wear Beats). The squishy ear pads, and smoothly folding arms add to the general feel that this is definitely a high end product. Beats by Dr Dre Wireless: Style Even if you hate Dre (yes Ice Cube, we're talking to you here) you cannot deny that these new headphones look pretty damned beautiful. At a time when Beats have launched some neon coloured Studio headphones, these are gloriously black, minimalistic, with more curves than a zero. All the class of the Solo, with ear cup controls that are thankfully barely visible. The controls being as they are may make the headphones fiddly to use for some, but let's face it you're not looking at the buttons whilst they're on your ears anyway. Unless you're some kind of weird lizard or owl. Beats by Dr Dre Wireless: In use The built in Bluetooth technology wirelessly connects to your smart phone, tablet, laptop, PC, whatever. It does this with absolutely no fuss - our pair connected to our iPhone and started playing music without us even asking it to.Managing the volume, skipping tracks, and answering phone calls is all managed directly from the ear cups, which could take some getting use to.For a while you might be taking the cups off to remember what button does what, but that time will pass quickly enough.Recharging via a USB is simple and fuss free, and the quality of audio meanwhile is simply excellent despite our fears over what the Bluetooth might do to it. If we're being pernickety, we'd say it's perhaps a little bassy, but there's little distortion and the sound is anything but flat. Conclusion Are you ready to cut the cord? Well if you are, then set yourself free with Beats by dre Wireless. They sound great – especially for headphones operating over Bluetooth, they last long on their rechargeable battery, are very comfortable to wear, and they will let you roam aimlessly without being literally connected to your device. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the Beats Wireless, but what I got was a wonderful surprise. Certainly the durability of the headphones are still up for discussion, but overall, these are the complete package if you’re looking for a comfortable pair of wireless headphones with great sound. The Beats Wireless headphones are available exclusively at the hotsalemarts online Store for $149.95 The Good: Sounds great; comfortable to wear; portable; easy to use and works well with all mobile devices. The Bad: pricey; collects dirt and fingerprints easily. FEATURES Born to Roam Featuring proprietary Monster audio technology and the latest in Bluetooth connectivity, Beats? Wireless delivers the extended highs, natural mid-tones, and powerful lows without any cords. Travel Light Ultra lightweight materials and a streamlined design make Beats Wireless the headphones that always keeps pace. Serious Wearability Spacious earcups, breathable cushions, and top-quality materials let you feel the sound, not the headphones. Connect and Go Made for easy pairing with most Bluetooth-ready device – phones, computers, tablets, and televisions – while a long range and longer battery life leaves you free to move. All the Controls Where You Need Them A built-in mic and convenient control buttons sit on the earcup for hands-free mobile calling, track control, and volume control. Engineered by Monster Ongoing research into leading-edge technologies allowed us to create a high-performance driver with remarkable sonic performance and low distortion, so you hear the music the way the artist intended. What's In The Box * Beats Wireless headphones * Touring case * Micro USB charging cable * Monster Clean Cloth with advanced Aegis Microbe Shield technology * USB rechargeable batteries * 3.5mm headphone cable and jack