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A History of Graphic Design
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Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 686.2209
EAN: 9780471291985
ISBN: 0471291986
Label: John Wiley & Sons
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 528
Publication Date: 1998-09-09
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Studio: John Wiley & Sons
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Critical acclaim for previous editions of A History of Graphic Design
"I expect it to become a foundation and keystone of serious study . . . it is a fortress work." -Communication Arts
"[It] traces the role of the designer as a messenger of culture." -STA Journal
"Now . . . a hefty, yet concise, documentation of the entire field exists." -Print
"It is a noble and formidable undertaking." -he Artist's Magazine
"An excellent and invaluable work." -Library Journal
"This is a reference work that reads like a novel. It's comprehensive, authoritative, graphic, and exciting." -U&lc: The Journal of Typographics
"[This book] establishes graphic design as a profession. Bravo!" -Design Issues
"A significant attempt at a comprehensive history of graphic design . . . it will be an eye-opener not only for general readers, but for designers who have been unaware of their legacy." -The New York Times
"Mr. Meggs enthusiastically conveys these excitements to us, from the invention of photography and 'popular graphics of the Victorian era' through the Arts and Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, the Secession, the isms . . . to the Modern Movement. . . . More importantly, he shows us the joins as well as the parts."-rinting World
After a decade of research by the author, the first edition of A History of Graphic Design was heralded as a publishing landmark by the Association of American Publishers, who awarded it a coveted award for publishing excellence. Now, after fifteen years of development in graphic design, this expanded and updated Third Edition includes hundreds of full-color images and new material in many areas, including alphabets, Japanese and Dutch graphics, and the computer revolution which has impacted all aspects of contemporary design and communications. With its approximately 1,200 illustrations, lucid text, and interpretive captions, the book reveals a saga of creative innovators, breakthrough technologies, and important design innovations.
Graphic design is a vital component of each culture and period in human history, and in this account, an extraordinary panorama of people and events unfolds, including:
* The Invention of Writing and Alphabets
* Medieval Manuscript Books
* The Origins of Printing and Typography
* Renaissance Graphic Design
* The Arts and Crafts Movement
* Victorian and Art Nouveau Graphics
* Modern Art and Its Impact on Design
* Visual Identity and Conceptual Images
* Postmodern Design
* The Computer Graphics Revolution
A History of Graphic Design is recognized as a seminal work; this Third Edition surpasses in detail and breadth the content, design, and color reproduction of previous editions. It is required reading for professionals, students, and everyone who works with or loves the world of graphic design. This comprehensive reference tool is an invaluable visual survey that you will turn to again and again.
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Summary: Megg's History of Graphic Design
Comment: This book is the most interesting and easy to read art history book I have yet to encounter as a student. Very good quality and wonderful pictures.
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Summary: Great!
Comment: Great book! Teaches you so much about Graphic Design! It's so packed with information.
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Comment: I did't receive this book! I payed and she didn't send to me!!! Don't buy anything from her!
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Summary: interesting
Comment: interesting stuff to read.
as the author suggests, it's difficult to be a history w/o being encyclopedic.
but there's lots of information in this edition.
if you have to get it, for class or whatever, it's worth the money.
..maybe
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Summary: AWESOME
Comment: This book was in amazing condition. It arrived 2 days prior to the expected delivery date. I am absolutely satisfied with the seller and product. THANK YOU!
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