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Wim Crouwel - Mode En Module (Dutch Edition)Wim Crouwel - Mode En Module (Dutch Edition) by Hugues C. Boekraad
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The definitive book on the Dutch design master – All text in Dutch, compact, loads of images.
Otto Treumann Graphic Design in The Netherlands (Graphic Design in the Netherlands)Otto Treumann Graphic Design in The Netherlands (Graphic Design in the Netherlands) by Kees Broos
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Otto Treumann was a key player in the evolution of modern design in the Netherlands
Karel MartensKarel Martens by Karel Martens
Buy used from: $573.74
Very similiar in format to the book he designed for Wim Crouwel, Beautiful.
Jost Hochuli: Printed Matter, Mainly BooksJost Hochuli: Printed Matter, Mainly Books by Jost Hochuli
Buy new: $117.76 / Used from: $126.74
Another essential ... the Dutch make the best books ...
H.N.Werkman: Obra Impreesa 1923-1994H.N.Werkman: Obra Impreesa 1923-1994 by Juan Manuel Bonet
Buy used from: $999.99
Rare. Cardboard letterpress cover
Karl GerstnerKarl Gerstner by Karl Gerstner
Despite current photos (sorta Euro-Wayne-Newton-ish) this man did some astounding work for many a decade.
Simply DroogSimply Droog by Droog Design
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Ha, DA Gaat Er Een Van Mij! (Dutch Edition)Ha, DA Gaat Er Een Van Mij! (Dutch Edition) by Jan Middendorp
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Perfect condition ... ordered directly from publisher, 010 in the Netherlands. Text is dutch, design is universal.
The Big KAN Atlas: 100 Maps on the Urban Network of the Arhnem-Nijmegen ConglomerationThe Big KAN Atlas: 100 Maps on the Urban Network of the Arhnem-Nijmegen Conglomeration by Wies Sanders
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The Typographic GridThe Typographic Grid by Hans Rudolf Bosshard
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Who else can define the grid like the Swiss? Even the bookmark is full of page ratio's and other tiny numbers. Illustrated with loads of case studies to support the richly informative text.
Typography, Advertising, Book DesignTypography, Advertising, Book Design by Max Bill
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Wolfgang Weingart: My Way to TypographyWolfgang Weingart: My Way to Typography by Wolfgang Weingart
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Mastered the Swiss/International style and then broke it. Legend or not, the man is the worst for lectures on his own books. Has been missing his comb for many years as well.
Richard Paul Lohse: Vol. 1: Catalogue Raisonne: Volume 1 (German Edition)Richard Paul Lohse: Vol. 1: Catalogue Raisonne: Volume 1 (German Edition) by Christoph Bignens
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2 volumes in box set. Printed in Germany (text is in German), dated 1999 - 1st edition
Dutch Graphic Design: A CenturyDutch Graphic Design: A Century by Kees Broos
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False Flat: Why Dutch Design is so GoodFalse Flat: Why Dutch Design is so Good by Aaron Betsky
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Jochen Stankowski: Signs (German Edition)Jochen Stankowski: Signs (German Edition) by Jochen Stankowski
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Astounding, timeless design that begs the question, will these design issues ever be solved with such integrity and cohesive beauty?
Otl AicherOtl Aicher by Markus Rathgeb
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Gunter Rambow 1960-96Gunter Rambow 1960-96 by Gunter Rambow
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Polski plakat filmowy: 100-lecie kina w Polsce, 1896-1996 = Polish film poster : 100th anniversary of the cinema in Poland, 1896-1996 (Polish Edition)Polski plakat filmowy: 100-lecie kina w Polsce, 1896-1996 = Polish film poster : 100th anniversary of the cinema in Poland, 1896-1996 (Polish Edition) by Krzysztof Dydo
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Herb Lubalin: Art Director, Graphic Designer and TypographerHerb Lubalin: Art Director, Graphic Designer and Typographer by Gertrude Snyder
Buy used from: $234.56
An old-school book on an old-school master of character(s).
Alexey Brodovitch (Portfolio (Assouline))Alexey Brodovitch (Portfolio (Assouline)) by Alexey Brodovitch
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He used to lay out all of the pages/spreads he designed for Harper's Bazaar on the floor. Then Brodovitch would conduct changes until the visual rhythm had the drama of a theater production.
Thoughts on Design (A Studio Vista Van Nostrand Reinhold art paperback)Thoughts on Design (A Studio Vista Van Nostrand Reinhold art paperback) by Paul Rand
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Vintage Paul Rand. One of his first design manifestos to successfully infuse passion and objectivity
Typographic Communications TodayTypographic Communications Today by Edward Gottschall
Buy new: $69.90 / Used from: $15.65
This book contains many diverse samples (from around the world) i've not seen in any other publications. Great resource.
Max HuberMax Huber by Stanislaus von Moos
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Lester Beall: Trailblazer of American Graphic DesignLester Beall: Trailblazer of American Graphic Design by R. Roger Remington
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Signet Signal SymbolSignet Signal Symbol by Walter J. Diethelm
The Best Informational Diagrams (Diagram Graphics, Vol 3)The Best Informational Diagrams (Diagram Graphics, Vol 3) by Hunter Books
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Diagram Graphics 2Diagram Graphics 2
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World Trademarks and Logotype: II: Vol 2: A Collection of International Symbols and Their ApplicationsWorld Trademarks and Logotype: II: Vol 2: A Collection of International Symbols and Their Applications
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8vo: On the outside8vo: On the outside by Mark Holt
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Agi AnnalsAgi Annals by F. H. K. Henrion
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U&lc : Influencing Design & TypographyU&lc : Influencing Design & Typography by John D. Berry
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Joseph Muller-BrockmanJoseph Muller-Brockman by J.Muller- Brockman
Paul RandPaul Rand by Steven Heller
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Hardcover. Phaidon does a decent job with one of the first sizable and comprehensive retrospective of Rand's long career.
The Music LibraryThe Music Library by Jonny Trunk
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Maeda @ MediaMaeda @ Media by John Maeda
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Chewing Gum's Wrapping Paper CollectionChewing Gum's Wrapping Paper Collection
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Shigeo Fukuda MasterworksShigeo Fukuda Masterworks by Shigeo Fukuda
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Top Graphic DesignTop Graphic Design by F. H. K Henrion
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Visual Function: An Introduction to Information DesignVisual Function: An Introduction to Information Design by Paul Mijksenaar
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Princeton Architectural Press version of the 010 classic.