Books - Graphic Design

Femme Type is an all-female publication conceptualised by ex-University of Arts London Chelsea attendant Amber Weaver aiming to celebrate over 40 skil

Arrows, swashes, swooshes, globes, sunbursts and parallel, vertical and horizontal lines, words, letters, shapes and pictures. Logos are the most ubiq

The lack of a specific and comprehensive guide to type design has long been a frustration for typographers, graphic designers and students. Designing

An entertaining and highly original introduction to graphic design, this beautifully designed book uses puzzles and visual challenges to demonstrate h

Digital tools have changed the design game in ways that we are only beginning to utilize. One such innovation, announced in 2016, is the variable font

Founded in 1992, Ray Gun was the only magazine wherein a die-hard culture seeker could find information on alternative music and the street-inspired s

The Designer’s Dictionary of Type follows in the footsteps of The Designer’s Dictionary of Color, providing a vivid and highly accessible look

For the third edition of Graphic Design Stephen Eskilson has, with the aid of over 500 new and existing images, updated key parts of the book. Most no

This accessible book demonstrates how ideas influenced and defined graphic design. Lavishly illustrated, it is both a great source of inspiration and

A delightfully designed book about the process of creative communication. It’s about saying things, and getting it out there, not questioning yourse

Rock Graphic Originals: Revolutions in Sonic Art from Plate to Print ‘55–’88 presents counterculture’s psychedelic poster art from its beat o

The Yearbook of Type presents an independent selection of new digital typefaces created all over the world—from larger publishers to smaller, indepe

Illustratörcentrum är Sveriges största förmedlare av illustratörer och grafiska formgivare. Katalogen presenterar omfångsrikt 257 av dessa på v

Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design—with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea—has distilled the spirit of each age. Surro

Showcasing an exotic, eclectic array of covers from more than five hundred movie publications from a glamorous bygone age, Chinese Movie Magazine sshe

This visual survey of graphic design styles through the ages is an essential resource for designers, art and design students, and art lovers. With mor

Hand lettering is making a comeback, bursting out of its graphic-design bubble and finding a mainstream via collecting social media sites like Instagr

Over recent years, the world of news making has dramatically changed. Newspaper Design examines the forces that have transformed the industry and sh

History is a complex business. Fortunes boom and bust, empires wax and wane, and change—whether social, political, or technological—has its winner

For the past 50 years, the covers of Rolling Stone have depicted the great icons of popular culture-from John Lennon, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, M

Part personal history, part design philosophy, and part advocacy,  this  volume  showcases  the  arresting  work  of  Oliver  Munday.  Emplo

This groundbreaking volume investigates and illuminates a new generation of artists and the ways that they relate to one of art history’s most stori

Typography can embrace functions beyond the the purely communicative. From type designers to expressive illustrators, each graphic designer has his or

We are in the middle of one of the greatest periods in music packaging. Collectible packaging is back at the cultural vanguard: physical records are c

Milton Glaser’s posters―more than 450 since 1965―combine conceptual rigor and originality with a mastery of visual language and a high level of

The sixth title in the Grand Stand series presents new trends in the ever-changing world of stand design. The scenographic design of space and the cre

Nordic Design exhibits a philosophy thats characterized by efficiency, clean lines and a simple and cheerful palette. Influenced both by a unique hist

Start Me Up! is a compendium of innovative corporate design for a new generation. Brimming with imaginative business ideas that range from a turban ta

Stephen Kingmar Bergman, Leonardo Davicii, Frankensteinstein och Gorbatjorven är alla exempel på figurer som skapats i Kalle Mattssons huvud. Koncep

Revival Type is a collection of contemporary digital fonts with origins in the past. Examples include direct revivals of metal and wood typefaces, whi

Good design, like good storytelling, brings ideas to life. The latest book from award-winning writer Ellen Lupton is a playbook for creative thinking,

This book, a work of great graphic interest in itself, presents the recent work of a designer described as “a design demigod,” and “the closest

Nietzsche said all of life is a question of taste. And he was right. But nowadays all of life is also a question of branding. A brand is not something

This is a stunning examination of one of the most popular typefaces ever created, Futura. Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, the story of Fut

Grasping how to swear is a crucial skill to any English-speaker, but it can be a tricky business. Owing to the rich and complex history of swearing, a

Made in North Korea uncovers the fascinating and surprisingly beautiful graphic culture of North Korea - from packaging to hotel brochures, luggage ta

Noma Bar is one of the world’s most inventive and provocative illustrators. He has developed his own silent language using a limited palette, famili

It's everywhere, including the moon (on the commemorative plaque left by Apollo 11 astronauts), Nike sneakers, the artworks of Barbara Kruger, Ed Rusc

Los Logos 8 is the authoritative reference on contemporary logo design. As with previous editions of Gestalten’s indispensable Los Logos series, thi

From the labyrinthine paths and serene squares of the Gothic Quarter to the stunning art nouveau architecture of the Eixample, Barcelona is a place of

In Two-Dimensional Man, Paul Sahre shares deeply revealing stories that serve as the unlikely inspiration behind his extraordinary thirty-year design

In The Moderns, we meet the men and women who invented and shaped Mid-Century Modern graphic design in America. The book is made up of generously illu

The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type in the m

Ett märkligt, och samtidigt helt bekant, parallellt universum. Välkommen till ett märkligt, och samtidigt helt bekant, parallellt universum! Hä

Type Tricks is about typographical rules and the underlying structure of the work process in the design of new typefaces. In that way, it is both a re

For The Love of Letters A history of fonts and graphic styles from 1628 to 1938 This comprehensive book offers a thorough overview of typeface design

Here is a dazzling celebration of one of the most admired illustrators working today, with a specially produced print exclusive to this limited, slipc

The use of infographics has acquired a significant role in the management of information to explain complex contexts in an easy to understand way. Aft

Takeout food is a booming business, with more and more restaurants providing not only in-house table service, but also dishes to be eaten elsewhere. H

A book about little-known (un)useful facts from the creative field. Structured as a dictionary, it includes meaningful information, idle gossip and an

The modern yearning for vintage and classical design work is well-documented in Retro Graphics, an in-depth exploration of diverse applications of ret

We are all type consumers and interact with type in our everyday lives. Typefaces in all shapes and sizes evoke an emotional response and trigger asso

»Jag var för Ulf Ekman vad Albert Speer var för Hitler.« När Thomas Arnroth var 21 år gammal var har rätt färdig med livet som han kände d

Type Tells Tales focuses on typography that is integral to the message or story it is expressing. This is type that speaks – that is literally the v

Five hundred of the most iconic graphic designs of all time, from the beginnings of mechanical reproduction to the present. The process of visual c

The American Dream: From Pop to present presents an overview of the development of American printmaking since 1960, paying particular attention to key

'If you're stuck for an idea, have a big decision to handle or need a new perspective on a problem, here are some approaches for thinking, communicati

Extensively illustrated with more than 200 examples of the best in contemporary Arabic typography and graphic design, Arabic for Designers is an autho

A new edition of George Nelson's classic guide to visual appreciation, released on the fortieth anniversary of its original publication. Originally

Here is a an overview of the exceptional work produced and championed by over fifty of the leading illustrators, printmakers and designers from the sp