Geometric Ornament in Architecture, Art and Design by Claudia and Thomas Weil, hardback published by Schiffer in the USA. Available in the UK and Europe, ISBN 978-0-7643-3379-8, price 39.95 from www.bushwoodbooks.co.uk

Not only does this book have a distinctive cover, it is full of appropriate examples of geometric designs. The designs are intended for adornment and there are examples of possible uses given throughout the book. There is an initial introduction, but the main body of the book is given over to 1,000 examples, split into 14 groups from the extended octopus to random layering. I can see the potential of this book for many designers and I shall be looking at it with an eye to developing textiles and more besides. A wonderful resource.