Graphic Icons: Visionaries Who Shaped Modern Graphic Design
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (724 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0321887204 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
AHR said An Indispensable Book. Beautifully curated and designed, this book is both informative and inspirational. Understanding the history of contemporary design is essential for anyone entering the field - or with merely an interest in the subject. The great range of work contained in this book serves this purpose perfectly. Concise and accessible, Graphic Icons is an essential addition to any design library. I wish it had existed when I was in school!. Visually Striking! A visually striking look at some of the most important designers and their work. An excellent primer for the new student or those with a casual interest in graphic design. A valuable resource for inspiration to the seasoned professional and a reminder of why they chose the profession.Beautifully designed. Contains great recommendations for further exploration. Concise and thoughtful writing that is considerably more personable than a text book.Highly recommended. After purchasing a copy for myself, I have picked up a few extras . A must have resource guide. John Clifford's has produced an insightful collection of outstanding graphic designers and their noted works. The book offers manageable content and dynamic visuals to spark the interest for anyone exploring the field of graphic design.I think this book is a smart additional to any educator's suggested reading list.
Who are history's most influential graphic designers? In this fun, fast-paced introduction to the most iconic designers of our time, author John Clifford takes you on a visual history tour that’s packed with the posters, ads, logos, typefaces, covers, and multimedia work that have made these designers great. Cassandre, Alvin Lustig, Cipe Pineles, Paul Rand, Saul Bass, Milton Glaser, Wim Crouwel, Stefan Sagmeister, John Maeda, Paula Scher, and more. Who coined the term graphic design? Who turned film titles into an art? Who pioneered information design? Who was the first female art director of a mass-market American magazine? In Graphic Icons: Visionaries Who Shaped Modern Graphic Design, you start with the who and quickly learn the what, when, and why behind graphic design's most important breakthroughs and the impact their creators had, and continue to have, on the world we live in.Your favorite designer didn't make the list? Join the conversation at graphiciconsbook
This compact edition profiles the pioneering graphic designers of the modern era in a succinct and straightforward manner, by distilling the information down to the essentials and featuring tons of large, colorful images of their work. "A great big book of who's who in the creative world, Graphic Icons: Visionaries Who Shaped Modern Graphic Design is a visual tour de force that features everything from posters to multimedia projects. It will satisfy the curiosity of students, seasoned designers, and design enthusiasts alike." --Design Work Life