From a professional for professionals, here is the definitive word on using grid systems in graphic design since 1981.

One of the seminal texts of graphic design, Paul Rand's Thoughts on Design is now available for the first time since the 1970s.

"This is the "Gamma Sutra" - a guide to the pleasures of understanding electronic pictures. It's like having the world's best teacher giving you a private seminar on whatever you need to know.

- Boxes of "Do's and Don'ts", tips and discussion points - Practical exercises throughout the book - Design In Action case studies - Broad variety of inspirational work from international designers - Includes advice on design development, ...

In Two-Dimensional Man, Paul Sahre shares deeply revealing stories that serve as the unlikely inspiration behind his extraordinary thirty-year design career.

This book presents forty-two basic to advanced graphic design and typography assignments collaboratively written by college educators to teach the fundamental processes, concepts, and techniques through hands-on applications.

Wright's publications - including The House Beautiful and An Autobiography - his delineations for the Wasmuth Portfolio, and his mural designs for Midway Gardens and the Imperial Hotel are explored, and one chapter is devoted to the festive ...

In The Laws of Simplicity, John Maeda offers ten laws for balancing simplicity and complexity in business, technology, and design--guidelines for needing less and actually getting more.

This book has a place on every designer's bookshelf, including yours!" —David Sherwin, Principal Designer at frog and author of Creative Workshop: 80 Challenges to Sharpen Your Design Skills "Universal Methods of Design is a landmark ...