Book and A/V Catalogs
Featured Graphic Design and Typography Books
Design Elements by Call Number: 686.22 SA187DISBN: 1592532616Publication Date: 2007The graphic design equivalent to Strunk & White's The Elements of Style, this book is the most compact and lucid handbook available outlining the basic principles of layout, typography, color usage, and space.
Designing with Type: the Essential Guide to Typography by Call Number: 686.224 C886ISBN: 0823014134Publication Date: 2006Designed for students and teachers to examine hundreds of design solutions and explore a world of typographic information.
Earthquakes, Mudslides, Fires and Riots: California and Graphic Design, 1936-1986Call Number: 741.609794 SA217ISBN: 9781938922619Publication Date: 2015Edited and designed by graphic designer Louise Sandhaus, this raucous gathering of smart, offbeat, groundbreaking graphic design from the "Left Coast" will amaze readers with its breadth and richness.
Meggs' History of Graphic Design by Call Number: 686.22 M497 2012ISBN: 0470168730Publication Date: 2012Winner of the First-Ever QED (Quality, Excellence, Design) award by Digital Book World, this is the comprehensive reference tool on graphic design recognized for publishing excellence by the Association of American Publishers.
Story of Graphic Design by Call Number: 741.6 C889ISBN: 0810972921Publication Date: 2010Begins with the origins of the alphabet itself and carries the reader through the first handwritten books, the invention of printing in the Renaissance, the explosion of graphic styles (and printed media) in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the impact of digital technology on design today.
Style Pedia: Graphic Design Mannerisms, Quirks, and Conceits by Call Number: 701.8 H477ISBN: 0811833461Publication Date: 2006Stylepedia is a cross-referenced desk guide to modern design. Surveys the designers, schools, and movements that comprise the practice today as well as take a fascinating glimpse back at some of the seminal early leaders.
Sustainable Graphic Design by Call Number: 741.6 J44ISBN: 9780470246702Publication Date: 2010Single-source guide to developing sustainable graphic design solutions.
Type Rules by Call Number: 686.221 ST918ISBN: 1118454057Publication Date: 2013Covers fundamentals to cutting-edge applications. Dozens of exercises reinforce authoritative coverage on such topics as how to select the appropriate type for the job, how to set type like a pro, and how to design a typeface, as well as how to fully harness the power of major design packages including the Adobe Creative Suite.
Typography and Graphic Design by Call Number: 741.609 J44ISBN: 2080305239Publication Date: 2006This chronological study traces the evolution of graphic formin its varying economic, social, political, technical, and artistic contextsfrom Antiquity through the Middle Ages and up through the age of technology.
White Space Is Not Your Enemy by Call Number: 686.224 H143ISBN: 0240824148Publication Date: 2013Written for the beginner, this practical graphic design and layout guide introduces the concepts and practices necessary for producing effective visual communication across a variety of formats--from web to print.
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Print Periodicals
Art News
This magazine reports on the personalities, trends and events that shape the international art world. Its articles focus on art ranging from old masters to contemporary art in all genres. Regular features include reviews of books and exhibits, travel destinations, investment and appreciation advice and insights into the art world.
baseline International TypoGraphics Magazine
Baseline sets out to reflect all aspects of type, including its design, history, use, and links to the graphic art and craft scenes. Deliberately eclectic, it publishes historical and new material from both academic and journalistic sources.
Communication Arts
Professional journal for designers, art directors, design firms illustrators, advertising agencies, photographers, students, and everyone involved in visual communication.
Graphic Arts
Graphic Arts Monthly reports on applied technology for printing and allied industries. The magazine targets buyers and specifiers of printing equipment and supplies at commercial print and graphic communications operations.
How
HOW strives to serve the business, technological and creative needs of graphic-design professionals. The magazine provides a practical mix of essential business information, up-to-date technological tips, the creative hows behind noteworthy projects, and profiles of professionals who are influencing design.
PRINT analyzes the influence and effectiveness of the designer in the worlds of commerce, culture, and society and presents its observations within a rich and dynamic visual environment.
Step Inside Design
STEP Inside Design takes readers inside the world of design for a unique personal perspective on the issues, artists, and inspirations that drive design today. Includes profiles of visionary creatives, thoughtful analysis on business issues, and essays on design's most relevant questions.
