Graphic Design Books

Gino · 01-07-2008, 10:28 AM

Since the graphic design magazines thread went so well I decided to create a graphic design books thread. I love collecting design books so everyone share those must have design books.

You can see a big list I made here, but there are so many more I want:
30 Delightful Graphic Design Books

I will post some other books later as well.

the gorbott · 01-07-2008, 01:18 PM

the list you compiled is excellent. and the suggestions by comment-ers were excellent as well.

alyCe · 01-07-2008, 01:52 PM

Contemporary Graphic Design by Chalotte and Peter Fiell. Maybe more of a showcase but contains some notes by the designers and is invaluable for inspiration and refrence!

from amazon:

Packing a powerful visual punch Contemporary avant-garde graphic design

This compendium showcases the extraordinary cutting-edge work of 100 of the world's most progressive graphic designers, from the hard-hitting political messages of Jonathan Barnbrook to the lyrical digital compositions of Peter Saville to the iconoclastic imagery of Stefan Sagmeister. Alongside the array of visually stunning and thought-provoking advertisements, CD covers, posters, packaging, websites, and corporate identities are texts by each designer expressing his or her individual approach to graphic design practice as well as personal insights into the motivations that lie behind the work. An accompanying introductory essay highlights the current issues surrounding graphic design practice, from the ascendancy of digital tools to the amorality of consumerism. By presenting a provocative survey of the latest, most experimental and forward-looking graphic design from around the globe, this exciting book provides a unique and totally unforgettable snapshot of where the discipline stands today and hopefully offers directions for its future.

Contemporary Graphic Design is absolutely essential to anyone interested in the power of images.

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Pictoplasma is essential of you like character design!

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from amazon:
From the worlds of drawing, graphic design and painting, Pictoplasma examines the latest tendencies in character design. Having closely coincided with the character design movement since 1999, Pictoplasma presents a new, incomparable collection of what has become the world's most popular visual language. Through playful sampling and visual remixing, these characters evade established pictorial norms, and confront the viewer directly and emotionally, regardless of cultural background. Focusing on the graphical roots of contemporary character culture, this volume examines the essential qualities that empower these reduced character depictions with an universal, anthropomorphic appeal. Over 360 pages feature the fresh and surprising work of over 250 international artists, designers and newcomers, including Ana Bagayan, Friends With You, Fons Schiedon, Akinori Oishi, Koralie, Klaus Haapaniemi, Eun-Ha Paek, Nicholas Deakin, and Gary Taxali, among others.Vast in scope and always at the forefront, The Character Encyclopaedia is a comprehensive guide to the most intriguing figures populating the character universe.

Graphic Design School

The book that is required reading where I study, and although I admit I haven't read it out yet it's a very good book for refrence and some basic design theory. not how to use photoshop but actual design theory

Purpleoctopussy · 01-09-2008, 05:26 PM

I enjoy many but some that I always go back to for ideas or inspiration are:
Color index
Type idea index
Layout index
All by Jim Krause
He also has many other useful books

J Fisher LogoMotives · 01-27-2008, 10:03 PM

My own personal collection has grown to over 300 design books - I think it is an addiction.

Some that I always recommend to designers are posted on Creative Latitude (I'm in the process of updating the list)

This is a list of books in which my work is featured or my business is written about. It has some great titles as well - especially for someone interested in identity design.

- J.

Distill · 01-27-2008, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purpleoctopussy

I enjoy many but some that I always go back to for ideas or inspiration are:
Color index
Type idea index
Layout index
All by Jim Krause
He also has many other useful books

I've got the Color Index, and it's extremely useful for finding color formulae (CMYK) in a pinch for print projects--more reliable than screen color, saves me tons of time, and it's much cheaper than a PMS flip-book.

rick22 · 02-13-2008, 08:49 AM

the list has quite a lot of good books.. thanxx for sharing it with all...

chris · 02-13-2008, 09:42 AM

I'll look into purchasing a couple of these, but I will have to persuade my mom lol

I have money but she thinks i should save it...
thanks for sharing the lists

~chris

georigin · 02-13-2008, 10:38 AM

Designing type by Karen Cheng !, Gino do you have this one? i want to know more about it...

Gino · 02-13-2008, 12:43 PM

I don't think I have that one, but I hear its good.

01-07-2008, 10:28 AM	#1
Gino Administrator/Founder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,011	Graphic Design Books Since the graphic design magazines thread went so well I decided to create a graphic design books thread. I love collecting design books so everyone share those must have design books. You can see a big list I made here, but there are so many more I want: 30 Delightful Graphic Design Books I will post some other books later as well. __________________ DESIGN BLOG // T SHIRT BLOG // ANIMAL PRINT SHIRTS

01-07-2008, 01:18 PM	#2
the gorbott Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SLC Posts: 85	the list you compiled is excellent. and the suggestions by comment-ers were excellent as well. __________________ HTTP://THEGORBOTT.BLOGSPOT.COM

01-07-2008, 01:52 PM	#3
alyCe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 613	Contemporary Graphic Design by Chalotte and Peter Fiell. Maybe more of a showcase but contains some notes by the designers and is invaluable for inspiration and refrence! from amazon: Packing a powerful visual punch Contemporary avant-garde graphic design This compendium showcases the extraordinary cutting-edge work of 100 of the world's most progressive graphic designers, from the hard-hitting political messages of Jonathan Barnbrook to the lyrical digital compositions of Peter Saville to the iconoclastic imagery of Stefan Sagmeister. Alongside the array of visually stunning and thought-provoking advertisements, CD covers, posters, packaging, websites, and corporate identities are texts by each designer expressing his or her individual approach to graphic design practice as well as personal insights into the motivations that lie behind the work. An accompanying introductory essay highlights the current issues surrounding graphic design practice, from the ascendancy of digital tools to the amorality of consumerism. By presenting a provocative survey of the latest, most experimental and forward-looking graphic design from around the globe, this exciting book provides a unique and totally unforgettable snapshot of where the discipline stands today and hopefully offers directions for its future. Contemporary Graphic Design is absolutely essential to anyone interested in the power of images. --- Pictoplasma is essential of you like character design! - from amazon: From the worlds of drawing, graphic design and painting, Pictoplasma examines the latest tendencies in character design. Having closely coincided with the character design movement since 1999, Pictoplasma presents a new, incomparable collection of what has become the world's most popular visual language. Through playful sampling and visual remixing, these characters evade established pictorial norms, and confront the viewer directly and emotionally, regardless of cultural background. Focusing on the graphical roots of contemporary character culture, this volume examines the essential qualities that empower these reduced character depictions with an universal, anthropomorphic appeal. Over 360 pages feature the fresh and surprising work of over 250 international artists, designers and newcomers, including Ana Bagayan, Friends With You, Fons Schiedon, Akinori Oishi, Koralie, Klaus Haapaniemi, Eun-Ha Paek, Nicholas Deakin, and Gary Taxali, among others.Vast in scope and always at the forefront, The Character Encyclopaedia is a comprehensive guide to the most intriguing figures populating the character universe. Graphic Design School The book that is required reading where I study, and although I admit I haven't read it out yet it's a very good book for refrence and some basic design theory. not how to use photoshop but actual design theory __________________ glunge

01-27-2008, 10:03 PM	#5
J Fisher LogoMotives Engineer of Creative ID Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PDX :: OR :: USA Posts: 29	My own personal collection has grown to over 300 design books - I think it is an addiction. Some that I always recommend to designers are posted on Creative Latitude (I'm in the process of updating the list) This is a list of books in which my work is featured or my business is written about. It has some great titles as well - especially for someone interested in identity design. - J. __________________ Jeff Fisher \| Engineer of Creative Identity \| Jeff Fisher LogoMotives

02-13-2008, 08:49 AM	#7
rick22 Designer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25	the list has quite a lot of good books.. thanxx for sharing it with all... __________________ Expert and On Target Contextual Advertising. Free to join and Fast paying, SEO Associate Program.


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01-09-2008, 05:26 PM	#4
Purpleoctopussy Junior Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: P.G., Canada Posts: 28	I enjoy many but some that I always go back to for ideas or inspiration are: Color index Type idea index Layout index All by Jim Krause He also has many other useful books

02-13-2008, 09:42 AM	#8
chris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 543	I'll look into purchasing a couple of these, but I will have to persuade my mom lol I have money but she thinks i should save it... thanks for sharing the lists ~chris __________________ PORTFOLIO // SHIRTS // HOME

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02-13-2008, 12:43 PM	#10
Gino Administrator/Founder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,011	I don't think I have that one, but I hear its good. __________________ DESIGN BLOG // T SHIRT BLOG // ANIMAL PRINT SHIRTS

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