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Favorite Design Books
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Paul Rand: A Designer`s ArtPaul Rand: A Designer`s Art by Mr. Paul Rand
Buy used from: $90.00
A must read for aspiring/practicing designers.
A Smile in the MindA Smile in the Mind by Beryl McAlhone
Buy new: $26.37 / Used from: $24.74
Fantastic essays in the back.
The Design of Dissent: Socially and Politically Driven GraphicsThe Design of Dissent: Socially and Politically Driven Graphics by Milton Glaser
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $9.88
Less Is More: The New Simplicity in Graphic DesignLess Is More: The New Simplicity in Graphic Design by Steven Heller
Buy new: $26.59 / Used from: $2.94
Some People Can't Surf: The Graphic Design of Art ChantrySome People Can't Surf: The Graphic Design of Art Chantry by Julie Lasky
Buy used from: $37.86
Sagmeister: Made You LookSagmeister: Made You Look by Peter Hall
Buy used from: $275.00
Great for the work and the text.
New Masters of Poster Design: Poster Design for the Next CenturyNew Masters of Poster Design: Poster Design for the Next Century by John Foster
Buy used from: $12.95
Nice overview of contemporary poster designers.
LogoLounge 2 (mini): 2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers (v. 2)LogoLounge 2 (mini): 2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers (v. 2) by Bill Gardner
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $11.99
Fantastic for brainstorming.
Visual Thesaurus: A Quick-Flip Brainstorming Tool for Graphic DesignersVisual Thesaurus: A Quick-Flip Brainstorming Tool for Graphic Designers by Chris Goveia
Buy used from: $7.58
Fantastic for brainstorming.