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I was pleased to given a free copy of Area 2 which i was asked if I was interested in reviewing. Even though its a freebie I don’t believe in giving a good review unless I feel it is deserved, but fortunately I really like this book.
According to Phaidon who publish the book:
10 of the most respected figures in the field have come together to select 100 innovative designers, working in media ranging from books and magazines to posters and typography. 100 critical essays introduce each designer and lavish full-colour spreads provide an insight into the visual character of their work.
The book is a real bombardment of inspiration, it reminds me a bit of a fashion catwalk where you see trends being set, which then will trickle down to the high street or in his case other designers. This isn’t a book you can just have a quick flick through, it is huge (over 400 pages) it is packed with design and illustration and is the sort of book you will keep noticing something new in each time you look. I was please to see some of my favourite character designers included too – James Jarvis and Friends with You
You can buy Area 2 from Amazon
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Very impressive, I’ll try to find it in my area.
Short and Sweet,
Thanks tara
Quality book
Bought
Mali
Impressive designs! Thanks for sharing!
Good Morning!
This is a little off subject but I wanted to just say hello. I came across your site on Blog Cataloge and am very impressed with your site, the content.
Have signed up to RSS and hope to be able to comment more often. Looking for inspiration myself after working in the indsutry for 20 years, suffering a breakdown and now trying to make it on my own. So your site really feels like a great place for me to come and ponder things.
Just one suggestion if I may. Im not very good at keeping my RSS feeds read and updated and tend to rely more on Feedburner email updates. Have you considered adding this to your site, I do know that it is becoming more popular. JUst a thought.
Hope to hear from you soon,
PS: Great practical domain name you have, must of nabbed that a while back?
very beautiful! artistic! creative! that’s really nice, u are very good.. i am new here, so i saw ur post at mybloglog.. XD
nice nice nice~
If its anything like the first AREA book, (which I own) then it should be a great book. The first AREA is a real packed book of various styles of design from almost fine art through to high end advertising. Definately one for the design book shelf and judging by your review of this second book I shall be buying this one too! Thanks, Gareth.
Thanks for the suggestion Tara, this looks great, keep up the good work.
Once again some good advice. I will have to look out for this reference book. I am sure the boys hear will fined it very useful.
You must have been pleased to receive the free copy because I agree with you this looks like a great book. The examples you have provided are excellent. Over 400 pages! That should keep me busy for a while. Thank you for sharing.
Great stuff there. Interestingly I loved most of the work. Especially the theater hat design. Really is great. Keep up the good work.
I am very pleased to go through this masterpiece which indeed covers all parts of graphic designing with brand new ideas for us to think on. This book will be really useful to everyone who seek quality work with quantity as well..
wow very nice Great stuff there. Interestingly I loved most of the work. Especially the theater hat design. Really is great. Keep up the good work. good thanks