Get Your Read On: 10 New Design Books in August
Design is always changing, new trends are always up and coming so it’s important to be well-read and as knowledgeable as possible about your field. Coming up in August is a group of great new books to inform and inspire you designers.
After the success and popularity of our recent article 50 Must-Read Design Books, we decided to pull together an all-new list of yet to be released books about design so you can stay ahead of the game. We’ve done the hard work for you in this post, now all you have to do is order these books and—read them!
Retrofonts by Gregor Stawinksi
Gregor Stawinski has compiled over 400 classic 19th- and 20th-century fonts, presenting them in the style of old type specimen books. Arranged chronologically into eight sections that cover stylistic eras like Art Deco, Bauhaus, Sixties, Disco and Punk, every example is displayed with famous applications that these fonts received, from movie posters to product packaging.
The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press by Gavin Ambrose
The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press & Production is a concise and comprehensive introduction to the world of production. Over 250 pre-press and production terms are defined and explained, each accompanied by compelling historical and contemporary illustrations and examples. The book is an invaluable reference tool for all students and practitioners of pre-press and production, be it in graphic design or related disciplines.
Cardboard Book by Naralle Yabuka
This amazing new book is packed with examples of the ingenious ways architects, designers, artists, and craftspeople have put cardboard to the test and successfully harnessed its amazing qualities of strength and sound absorption. Projects featured include the conversion of a Paris industrial space into a youthful and dynamic office; a collection of do-it-yourself cardboard furniture for kids; and, a flat packed recyclable Christmas tree that comes with an assortment of cardboard decorations.
Onprint by Laia Blasco
This book is a visual and practical guide to the print graphic production process, addressing aspect that should be taken into account when designing for print media.
Letters Only (Poster Collection) by Museum of Design Zurich
This publication casts light on the spectrum of the script poster, using consistent reduction to type and without any illustrative or geometrical elements. The script poster enjoyed its first heyday around 1915, with the discovery of the letter as a design element. Starting with examples influenced b the Bauhaus and its successors, the series continues to the present day. Technical developments in the spheres of design and printing also influence visual expression. The contemporary script poster offers a mixture of different trends showing effortless skill in handling different creative approaches.
Adventures in Letterpress by Brandon Mise
The artists and printers featured in Adventures in Letterpress shun standard mass-produced fare, favoring the beauty and physicality of doing things the old fashioned way. Framed by interviews of the people keeping the tradition alive, the book’s photographs feature the delicate details and exciting and edgy designs that make clear why there is a renewed interest in letterpress posters, cards and packaging.
Visual Permutations by Axel Thallemer
In this publication artistic objects are presented as articulating function in the process of self-organisation, the quintessence of creativity, work methods and trigger events in design processes. An ideas bonanza.
Layout Look Book 2 by Max Weber
Organized so as to encourage creativity, serendipitous discovery, and inspiration, “Ink Attack” is an essential guide to layout design for both amateur and professional designers. The book includes techniques that can be used to enhance any layout, as well as insights into the factors that help to make each layout an effective piece. The styles covered in the volume range from traditional to cutting edge, and will enable any designer to become a more creative thinker and produce fantastic work.
Walk This Way by Matteo Cossu
A second edition of the successful “Sign Graphics”, this book features sections on Graphic Identity, which explores visual representations of companies and their corporate image; Interior Artworks, which examines beautifully designed signs, murals, and posters in interior spaces; and, finally Environmental Signs, which presents eye-catching signage applied to outdoor landscapes, creating a powerful visual presence. Complete with an extensive array of beautiful, colour images, “Walk This Way” is a detailed look at cutting-edge sign and wayfinding designs from top creators and sites around the world.
A Typographic Workbook by Cynthia Busic-Snyder
The third edition of this best selling typography textbook has been fully revised for clarity and cohesiveness of content. Review questions and the use of sidebars highlight important learning objectives for each chapter. Supplementary instructor materials like student worksheets and sample discussion topics build on the book’s content to create a rich classroom learning experience.
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