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Jean Widmer, graphiste, un écologiste de l'imageJean Widmer, graphiste, un écologiste de l'image by Margo Rouard-Snowman
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ladislav sutnar praha new york design in actionladislav sutnar praha new york design in action by Ladislava Sutnara
This is another one ... if you can get your hands on a copy, definitely find a way - you'll be glad you did. Published in the Czech Republic in conjunction with a show (dating back to 2003, I believe), this large format book is one of the best on it's subject matter.
Adrian Frutiger  Typefaces: The Complete WorksAdrian Frutiger Typefaces: The Complete Works
Buy new: $119.20 / Used from: $99.00
Wow. This is how all monographs should be - beautiful, thorough, and finely crafted in Switzerland.
Helmut Schmid: Gestaltung ist Haltung / Design Is Attitude (German and English Edition)Helmut Schmid: Gestaltung ist Haltung / Design Is Attitude (German and English Edition)
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The Art of Graphic DesignThe Art of Graphic Design by Bradbury Thompson
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1988 First Edition, Hardcover.
Typography: Macro and MicroaestheticsTypography: Macro and Microaesthetics by Willi Kunz
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A "must have" foundation book for any type student or design library. Excellent reference book, destined to be a classic in it's field
Eden {: Life and Work of a Leading Dutch Design Agency: English EditionEden {: Life and Work of a Leading Dutch Design Agency: English Edition by Edo van Dijk
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Joseph Beuys: Plakate / Posters (German Edition)Joseph Beuys: Plakate / Posters (German Edition) by Isabel Siben
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MassinMassin by Laetitia Wolff
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Olle Eksell: Swedish Graphic Designer (Designers)Olle Eksell: Swedish Graphic Designer (Designers)
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Graphic Designers in Europe/3Graphic Designers in Europe/3
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At First SightAt First Sight by Pierre Mendell
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The Fifty Books 1968The Fifty Books 1968 by The American Institute of Graphic Arts
Designing Books: Practice and Theory:Designing Books: Practice and Theory: by Jost Hochuli
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Get this book. Small two color publication ... a must have if you're into the history of the book format, materials, format, etc.
Penguin by Design: A Cover Story 1935-2005Penguin by Design: A Cover Story 1935-2005 by Phil Baines
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Planning for industry, art, & education,Planning for industry, art, & education, by Pieter Brattinga
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Logotypes and LetterformsLogotypes and Letterforms by Doyald Young
The Graphic Artist and His Design ProblemsThe Graphic Artist and His Design Problems by J. Muller-Brockmann
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20 Years 01020 Years 010
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This is a better book of other books (than the one below). For one it's more concise in it's focus as it serves to chronicle the evolution of one of the Netherlands' best publishing houses. Definitely recommended.
Dutch Design 2004/2005: Industrial Design, Craft Related Design, Environmental Design, Interactive MediaDutch Design 2004/2005: Industrial Design, Craft Related Design, Environmental Design, Interactive Media by Raoul Deleco
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The is part two of a two volume set. I wish I had the first instead - the mediums in that book are less inherently transient.
Timbres d'artistes: Editions Musee de la Poste [exhibition] 14 septembre 1993-20 janvier 1994 (French Edition)Timbres d'artistes: Editions Musee de la Poste [exhibition] 14 septembre 1993-20 janvier 1994 (French Edition)
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Eros Magazine: Volume 1, 1962; Complete Set of Four IssuesEros Magazine: Volume 1, 1962; Complete Set of Four Issues
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Crazy. Found issues one through three at a thrift store, and then stumbled across the last issue about a month later by chance.
Special Event GraphicsSpecial Event Graphics by Pie Books
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Trademarks and Symbols. (Alphabets)Trademarks and Symbols. (Alphabets) by Yasaburo Kuwayama
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Trademarks and Symbols: Symbolical Design, Vol. 2Trademarks and Symbols: Symbolical Design, Vol. 2 by Yasaburo Kuwayama
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Letterhead 4: An International Collection of Letterhead Design (Serial) (No. 4)Letterhead 4: An International Collection of Letterhead Design (Serial) (No. 4)
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Usual selfless showcase ....
Graphic Design in JapanGraphic Design in Japan by Japan Graphic Designers Association
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Poster Graphics, No 2Poster Graphics, No 2 by Pie Books
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P.I.E. books always does things a little different, coming from the Far East perspective ....
Dutch Graphic Design: A CenturyDutch Graphic Design: A Century by Kees Broos
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Annual reports. Conception and design of annual reports: Konzeption und Gestaltung von Jahresberichten. Conception et design de rapports annuelsAnnual reports. Conception and design of annual reports: Konzeption und Gestaltung von Jahresberichten. Conception et design de rapports annuels by Richard A Lewis
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Studio DunbarStudio Dunbar
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By no means the definitive monograph on this influential dutch design studio, but highlights some well known projects within the confines of 30 or so pages.
I Am Almost Always HungryI Am Almost Always Hungry by Cahan & Associates
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I love Cahan & Associates work, and have tremendous respect for the studio. They produce some lovely annual reports, but a book like this drives me crazy. Bill Cahan's ego comes across as bold as anything on these pages and through the various text narratives.
Experimental Layout (Design Fundamentals)Experimental Layout (Design Fundamentals) by Ian Noble
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Nothing special or extra-ordinary, beyond examples of better designed (rare) books and magazines to yearn for.
Profile: Pentagram DesignProfile: Pentagram Design by Rick Poynor
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Traast & Gruson: Frame Monographs of Contemporary Interior ArchitectsTraast & Gruson: Frame Monographs of Contemporary Interior Architects
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The Elements of Typographic StyleThe Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst
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How To Be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your SoulHow To Be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul by Adrian Shaughnessy
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no comment.
Graphic Design Source BookGraphic Design Source Book by Liz McQuiston
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Don't be deterred by the gaudy dust jacket. This little book contains some very excellent material (historic design milestones) - highly recommended.
ArchigramArchigram
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1999, Paperback. 1st. Edition.
How to Design a Successful Petrol StationHow to Design a Successful Petrol Station by Minale Marcello
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