Books, Computers & Internet, Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing

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Robert Bringhurst
The Elements of Typographic Style
by Hartley & Marks (Hardcover)

Philip Meggs
A History of Graphic Design
by John Wiley & Sons (Hardcover)

Critical acclaim for previous editions of A History of Graphic Design "I expect it to become a foundation and keystone of serious study . . . it is a fortress work." -Communication Arts "[It] traces the role of the designer as a messenger of culture." -STA Journal "Now . . . a hefty, yet concise, documentation of the entire field exists." -Print "It is a noble and formidable undertaking." -he Artist's Magazine "An excellent and invaluable work." -Library Journal "This is a reference work that reads like a novel. It's comprehensive, authoritative, graphic, and exciting." -U&lc: The Journal of Typographics "[This book] establishes graphic design as a profession. Bravo!" -Design Issues "A significant attempt at a comprehensive history of graphic design . . . it will be an eye-opener not only for general readers, but for designers who have been unaware of their legacy." -The New York Times "Mr. Meggs enthusiastically ...

Timothy Samara
Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop
by Rockport Publishers (Hardcover)

Without a clear, balanced layout, even the most interesting information is likely to be ignored. But balance doesn’t have to mean boring, as cutting-edge designers are showing with exciting new deconstructionist looks. Making and Breaking the Grid is both a practical workshop in traditional layout design and a bold and inspirational guide to breaking the rules. In the first part of the book, designers learn the basics of working with layout grids for all types of projects, including advertisements, books, posters, and invitations. Once they’ve mastered that process, the fun begins—and the second part of the book shows how to deconstruct the grid to create edgier, more interesting work. Bringing the common yet critical element of layout to new levels of innovation, this much-needed book gives designers the license and the means to break away from convention and create work that is unique and fresh—yet effective and user-friendly. Timothy Samara ...

Alexander W. White
The Elements of Graphic Design: Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type
by Allworth Press (Paperback)

Approach page design in a revolutionary new way! Unlike other graphic design books, The Elements of Graphic Design reveals the secrets of successful graphic design from the unique perspective of the page’s "white space." With the help of carefully selected examples from art, design, and architecture, the role of white space as a connection between page elements is thoroughly explored. Clear, insightful comments are presented in a dynamic page design, and interactive design elements, thought-provoking captions, and scores of illustrations challenge designers to "think out of the box." This unique resource is guaranteed to inspire more creative and thorough thinking.

James Craig
Designing with Type
by Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S. (Hardcover)

• First published in 1971, used universally ever since • Access to lessons from distinguished typographers around the world through Web site: designingwithtype.com • "An excellent and useful introduction to the subject."—Milton Glaser New information and new images make this perennial best-seller an even more valuable tool for anyone interested in learning about typography.

Tim Harrower
The Newspaper Designer's Handbook
by Mcgraw-Hill (Tx) (Spiral-bound)

Jim Krause
Layout Index: Brochure, Web Design, Poster, Flyer, Advertising, Page Layout, Newsletter, Stationery Index
by North Light Books (Turtleback)

Idea Index kick-started a revolution in graphic design books, unique in size, feel--and most important--wealth of ideas. Layout Index is the next step, a compendium of layout idea-generators that will help designers explore multiple possibilities for visual treatments each time they turn the page. The visual and textual suggestions are divided into eight major areas, including newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures, advertising, stationery, page layout, and Web pages. Each of these examples are designed to inspire effective solutions in the viewer's mind, rather than simply give specific answers to design problems. The tone and temperament of the design problems, as well as their solutions, vary from traditional to cutting-edge, from corporate to crazy. Designers will learn to solve their design problems, produce fantastic work and become better, more creative thinkers. * Both creativity books and layout books are extremely popular * As proven by Idea Index, the format ...

Keith A Smith
Non-adhesive binding
by Distributed by K.A. Smith (Unknown Binding)

Aldren A. Watson
Hand Bookbinding: A Manual of Instruction
by Dover Publications (Paperback)

Expert guide to creating fine books by hand. Thorough, detailed instructions, with over 270 helpful illustrations, cover materials, tools and equipment, making a slipcase, rebinding an old book, more. Also, 8 specific projects: dust jacket; blank book, single signature; folio; manuscript binding, music binding, three more. Introduction.

Jim Krause
Idea Index: Graphic Effects and Typographic Treatments
by North Light Books (Turtleback)

The tremendous practicality of these clever little design books has made them enormously popular among idea-hungry designers. Each one presents hundreds of creative variations on type, graphics and layouts that are sure to offer an elegant solution to any design challenge -- even under a tight deadline. Each book is portable, packed with inspiration and neatly packaged in a colorful, sturdy vinyl jacket. This portable, browseable compendium of graphic and type idea generators features hundreds of visual and conceptual suggestions designed to stimulate, quicken and expand the creative process.

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