Graphic design books
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New to the genre? These 5 are the books to read first.
A History of Graphic Design
Philip B. MeggsThe standard general history of the field, covering from early printing to the late 20th century; Open Library lists it as Meggs' history of graphic design.
Grid Systems in Graphic Design
Josef Müller-BrockmannA key statement of Swiss modernist grid-based layout, with worked examples of how grids organize type and images.
Design, Form, and Chaos
Paul RandEssays by a leading American designer on the role of form, order and play in design, and on the designer's responsibilities.
Graphic Design
Milton GlaserA short, illustrated account of design principles and practice from one of the most widely known American designers.
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
Edward R. TufteA widely cited book on chart and graph design, arguing for clarity and against unnecessary decoration; it is about information graphics more than general graphic design.
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Graphic Design SchoolDavid Dabner - Graphic Design
Graphic DesignJennifer Cole Phillips - Picasso
PicassoPablo Picasso1926 - Logo design love
Logo design loveDavid Airey2010 - Drawing the Head and Hands & Figure Drawing
Drawing the Head and Hands & Figure DrawingAndrew Loomis1956 - Production for graphic designers
Production for graphic designersAlan Pipes1992 - FORTNITE
FORTNITEEpic Games2018 - Edvard Munch
Edvard MunchEdvard Munch1927