Long neglected, graphic design has been creeping into the consciousness of the general public. In our increasingly visual culture, it is an omnipresent form of creativity, something we are all influenced by whether we like it or not. Every logo, poster and CD cover confronts us with graphic design in some shape or form. It is the basis of all visual communication and arguably the most pervasive creative discipline of our times. designers arranged in an A-to-Z order. Each of the designers is featured over two double-page ...
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Long neglected, graphic design has been creeping into the consciousness of the general public. In our increasingly visual culture, it is an omnipresent form of creativity, something we are all influenced by whether we like it or not. Every logo, poster and CD cover confronts us with graphic design in some shape or form. It is the basis of all visual communication and arguably the most pervasive creative discipline of our times. designers arranged in an A-to-Z order. Each of the designers is featured over two double-page spreads, which are extensively illustrated with examples of their work. Alongside these examples, a 400-word text by the selecting curator explains his/her choice and illuminates the depicted work. The reproductions are further complemented with extended captions and biographical information on the designer. designers. Showcasing talents from Minneapolis to Macao, this text opens the door to the work of emerging designers practising in more than 25 countries around the world. It reflects a unique multitude of styles, ideas, and influences: an endless range of creativity from the playful, digital graphics of Eboy in Berlin, to the regional aesthetics of Chaz Mavyanne Davies of Zimbabwe or Ahn Sang-Soo of Korea; from the political awareness of Iran's Reza Abedini, to the more sober and traditional designs of the Italy's Leonardo Sonnoli. were also asked to choose what they consider a design classic - a piece of printed design from any era that is of particular significance to them. These classic pieces are showcased in the shorter, second part of the book, each accompanied by a brief text explaining how the piece fits into the selecting curator's general view and philosophy of graphic design.
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Poor. Two massive tears on back cover which has caused most of underboard to show. Also a small tear on bottom edge of front cover and some shelf wear. A phaidon non-mint stamp on first page but content is fine. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 448 p. Contains: Illustrations.
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Poor. Shelfwear and scratches to covers. Front cover split and peeling along top and bottom edge and heavy knock to top of spine causing plastic to split and crack approx. 3 inches down spine. Binding and content in very good condition. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 448 p. Contains: Illustrations.
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Very Good. Some shelf wear with some minor knocking to the edge with some scratching to the outer edge of silver pages. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 448 p. Contains: Illustrations.
