A guest review by Harry Elliot
Contemporary Graphic Design, published in 2007, by Peter & Charlotte Fiell, Taschen, contains an eclectic mix of around 100 graphic designers and their work. The book itself is attractively presented with full-page spreads and a glossy finish. It opens with an introduction that illustrates the preoccupations and issues to which modern graphic designers are responding and also considers the ever evolving medium of graphic design and its developing formats. Each artist has a number of different pieces presented, ranging from record covers, web pages, fonts and commissioned work. They also have the chance to explain their individual design principles, which adds significantly to the experience and develops the reader’s view of the work.
The wide range of artists and work includes Jonathan Barnbrook’s highly politicised work, Yomar Augusto’s abstract pieces and the conceptual handiwork of Craig Holden Feinberg. Over 500 pages long the book is a great source of inspiration due to its diverse selection of designers, as well as being an interesting read. Not only does it capture the mood and feel of design right now but also considers the future for this discipline.
The book is for sale at Amazon and Taschen
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Good recommendation and good introduction. I am just search some materials concerning graphic design and dropped by your blog and found out your articles. Good information. Thanks.
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Not really sure thats a relevant question…..but thanks anyway!
I have just currently been looking for some more books to add to my inspiration and this seems alright. I don’t suppose there are any other design books out that mainly focus on design studios/agencies.
Hi Martyn
The book “Area 2 might be worth at look at
I’ve not seen or heard of this book before, but it looks really interesting. I love Area 2, so I would definitely recommend that. I once saw a really good book in waterspoons, called layout bible, which looked really good. Apart from that The Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design is quite good.
Book sounds great – will log on to amamzon and get a copy. Thanks!
To Caroline’s random question up above, all of the providers have coverage checkers. You can access these from the provider pages on: http://mobile.broadbandgenie.co.uk
I have not heard of this book will have a look on line..Thanks sounds good…Tara thanks for your info on the other Book..always good post..thanks..
It sound good and need to read book also have good recommendation and introduction.Thanks for your information about it and the other Books.
I love to be here…great post.