Presents a unique history of design, documenting over a century of influential designs
Icons of Graphic Design presents a unique history of design, documenting over a century of creative brilliance. Showcasing the most influential designs and designers from 1900 to the present, this outstanding collection illustrates how the best ideas perpetuate themselves over time, one great concept inspiring the next.
More than one hundred seminal images – one from each year – are shown alongside the works that preceded their creation and the designs that were inspired or evolved from them. Examples include work from both famous and anonymous graphic artists – from Toulouse-Lautrec and Milton Glaser to Peter Saville and Michel Gondry – visually juxtaposing each example to reveal a theme or artistic device.
You'll find inspiration and encouragement in equal measure, knowing that great work never dies - and great designers live forever.
Format: Paperback with flaps
Edition Type: New Edition
Size: 30.5 x 22.7 cm
Extent: 224 pp
Illustrations: 967
Publication date: 12 May 2008
ISBN: 9780500287293