Pocket Pal: A Graphic Arts Production Handbook
Michael H. Bruno (Editor)
Paperback—18th edition, October 2000
$20.00

AMAZON.COM REVIEW EXCERPT:This staple text offers a compact education on printing and the related processes by relaying valuable information on the history and conventional processes of the printing industry as well as the recent technological developments within the industry and the areas related to this transition. more info

Breaking the Rules in Publication Design
Supon Design Group (Editor), Supon Phornirunlit (Introduction)
Hardcover—176 pages, April 2001
$18.95—Save $10.50 off the list price of $35.00

AMAZON.COM REVIEW EXCERPT:Breaking the Rules in Publication Design showcases annual reports, brochures, book jackets, catalogs, magazines, newsletters, collateral, promotions and electronic publishing that break new ground in graphic design. Insightful commentary at the beginning of each section defines why the designs are "ground breaking," and each image is accompanied by a caption that indicates who the designer is and for whom the piece was designed. more info

Graphic Design Cookbook: Mix & Match Recipes for Faster, Better Layouts
Leonard Koren, R. Wippo Meckler
Paperback—142 pages, May 2001
$11.96—Save $2.99 off the list price of $14.95

AMAZON.COM REVIEW EXCERPT: With 100,000 copies sold, Graphic Design Cookbook is one of the most useful all-purpose resources for designers and anyone who wants to create a dynamic layout for magazines, newsletters, books, posters, and other media. Now released with a fresh new cover, its more than a thousand line drawings illustrate effective design devices, type treatments, spatial solutions, and pictorial presentations, allowing examination and comparison of various options in no time. The Graphic Design Cookbook can be opened to virtually any page for instant access to great ideas. As a catalyst for cooking up endless new design recipes, this classic goes on inspiring one generation of designers to the next. more info

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The Right Portfolio for the Right Job
Supon Design Group (Editor)
Hardcover—177 pages, Reissue edition, September 1999
$45.00

AMAZON.COM REVIEW EXCERPT: A portfolio is the designer's attempt to summarize his or her best work. But it is more than just a compilation of samples; it is a window into one's personality, goals, and know-how. The types of projects included, and the manner in which they are presented, tell volumes of information not only about an individual's capabilities, but also about his or her likes, dislikes, and aspirations. "The Right Portfolio for the Right Job" recognizes these factors in creating a portfolio. It offers practical advice, based on years of experience from twenty of the world's premiere design firms. Real-life strategies for preparing an effective portfolio and insights into marketing one's business are featured here. Each firm responds to a hypothetical client inquiry by compiling its own portfolio. Corporate identity, packaging, posters, brochures and collateral, and general portfolio projects are represented, forming the five chapters of this book. An in-depth introduction by Supon Design Group examines the importance of a strong portfolio and gives detailed, step-by-step guidelines on preparing an effective one. more info

Art Is Work : Graphic Design, Interiors, Objects, and Illustrations
Milton Glaser
Hardcover—240 pages, December 2000
$59.50—Save $25.50 off the list price of $85.00

FROM BOOKLIST:From book jackets and LP covers to ad posters and soup cans, Glaser has designed them all. This new volume is his showcase. In the introduction, he suggests that we substitute the word work for the word art , in order to "restore art to a central, useful activity in daily life." By subverting commonplace words, objects, and symbols in his own work, Glaser has accomplished that goal. For example, his highly recognized I [love] NY ad campaign turned T-shirts and bumper stickers into a mass of moving canvases. A follow-up to his first collection published 25 years ago, the bountifully illustrated Art Is Work outlines Glaser's career over the past quarter century. The work is good, according to his scale of art appraisal. And the several sequences showing how a drawing develops from the raw stage into its mature, final form demonstrate that for Glaser it was hard work, too. Jeff Snowbarger
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The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
Edward Tufte
Hardcover—197 pages, 2nd edition, May 2001
$40.00

AMAZON.COM REVIEW EXCERPT: A timeless classic in how complex information should be presented graphically. The Strunk & White of visual design. Should occupy a place of honor--within arm's reach--of everyone attempting to understand or depict numerical data graphically. The design of the book is an exemplar of the principles it espouses: elegant typography and layout, and seamless integration of lucid text and perfectly chosen graphical examples. Very Highly Recommended. more info

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Pre-Press : Building Innovative Design Through Creative Pre-Press Techniques (Graphic Idea Resource)
Constance J. Sidles
Paperback—96 pages, May 2000
$14.39—Save $3.60 off the list price of $17.99

AMAZON.COM REVIEW EXCERPT:Graphic Idea Resource: Pre-Press provides visual insight for graphic designers on prep-press techniques. Great designers know that a strong, well-executed final design is not purely the result of a good repro-house and a good printer, but that a well-thought-through creative process can also make the difference in the quality of the final design. Not to mention the schedule and the budget. This book presents work from designers who think creatively about pre-press and get results for the client. more info

Issues - New Magazine Design
Jeremy Leslie, Lewis Blackwell
Paperback—172 pages, July 2000
$45.00

AMAZON.COM REVIEW EXCERPT:Issues takes an incisive look at the influential, exciting, and original new genre of graphic design found between the covers of today's hottest magazines. Right now more and more magazines are being published outside the mainstream and art directors have unprecedented freedom to experiment with format

"...provides insight into the design of both traditional and nontraditional publications."—HOW Magazine, October 2000, Megan Lane. more info

A History of Graphic Design
Philip B. Meggs
Hardcover—512 pages, 3rd edition, August 1998
$70.00

EDITORIAL REVIEW EXCERPTS: 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

With this book, Meggs made it easier for designers to envision their work in terms of history. The final pages of each edition attempt to put young designers into historical context, perhaps before their influence can be accurately assessed. Although some may argue that it's an effort to control history rather than report it, this book makes for a lively debate. A History of Graphic Design, now in its third edition, stands as a monumental contribution to the field.—Critique Magazine, Pamela Williams, Spring 1997 more info

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