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1,000 Graphic Elements: Details for Distinctive Designs [Paperback]

Wilson Harvey
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)


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Book Description

September 4, 2004
Often, the small, delightful details make a piece shine, similar to the way unique buttons on a white shirt can give it an entirely new look. This book explores 1,000 of these embellishments available to graphic designers across all kinds of projects, from books to brochures, invitations to menus, CDs to annual reports.

Exacting photography, which is accompanied by credits outlining the vendors and materials used, focuses on these details. This book invites designers to literally shop for ideas. Content is organized by type; if youÆre in the market for an unusual binding, turn to the bindings section to see a wide collection of fresh ideas.

Other topics covered include fasteners, graphics, unique materials, embossing, debossing, specialty inks, type treatments, interesting color usage, add-ons, die cuts, and much more.



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About the Author

Wilson Harvey is a London-based integrated design and marketing agency with a focus on producing high-end communications for a wide range of clients. Wilson Harvey has designed more than 500 books for a variety of publishers including Berg, Random House, Cond¬ Nast, Pavilion, Quintet, and Rockport. Wilson Harvey is also the author/designer of The Best of Brochure Design 7.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Rockport Publishers (September 4, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159253077X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592530779
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #641,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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There's very little description about each picture which is surprisingly nice. Aaron M. Bradley  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
You probably already know that this book is really just eye-candy. Christopher Malven  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific resource - one of a kind January 24, 2005
Format:Paperback
To be up-front, a few of my package design pieces have been featured in this book which is a compilation of design ideas from around the world. You may consider me biased because of this, but I have found the work of the designers in this book to be very inspiring and practically useful in my day-to-day design work.

Rockport is the premier design book publisher - and this book is a terrific example of it. The book is divided into sections that zero in on different techniques and effects that designers around the world have utilized to create terrific look and feel for printed pieces.

The book features mostly brochures, annual reports and mailers. A small proportion of packaging is represented.

Harvey Wilson zeros in on effects like hotstamping, folding methods, unusual materials and methods of closure, bindings, type treatments and some graphic treatments. Handy little icons beneath each picture describe the effects that are used.

Like the other reviewer, I thought the last chapter on graphic treatments was far too edgy to be useful to me. (Unless you do a lot of edgy work.)

This book is for those who want to use special effects. This book acts more like a scrapbook of ideas than a design/technique book. You can mix and match many of these ideas - most of which are from cutting edge European design firms and some talented US firms plus others.

I don't know of any book that is quite like this, so it would make a great addition to any design library.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 1000 times I wished I was that good! May 31, 2006
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a wonderful book. From front to back it reaches out and messes with your head. So many inspiring examples, so many great minds have been at work. Designer envy is taking hold, and I don't want to put it out of my hands, oh, if only holding it to my head by osmosis all these amazing creative juices would fill my empty creative void. So then, I study and rejoice in finding beautiful, fun, clever and artistic masterpieces that seem so innocently displayed on these pages. You need to see it to believe it. I feel inspired and free again. I will try again, or maybe tomorrow, to be the best designer I can be. I love grapic design!

If only coffee had the same effect on me :)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Graphic Designer's eye candy May 27, 2006
Format:Paperback
Truly inspiring. This book is a good idea generator, with page after page of projects organized by different graphic elements employed: materials, die cuts, add-ons, embossing, formats, bindings, graphic devices, text, and inks. I gave the book 4 stars because it really lacked more explanation to each example given. I really wished that they would have included what the pictured project was used for and other helpful information like exactly what type of material was used. I suppose that information couldn't be disclosed in a book for the public?? Despite all that, the book still proves useful. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but... March 10, 2006
Format:Paperback
The work shown in this book is REAL good, the picture's quality is amazing, and it shows you what the title promises, but at the end I wish every sample would have detailed explanations concerning its final production (amount of inks, tools involved, used material) that kind of stuff that makes a book a helpful one over a simple catalog of samples.

In spite the lack of information, this book is really cool.
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Fluff March 2, 2006
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I hoped this book would provide inspiration and novel approaches to inspire my design projects, but I was sadly disappointed. Most of the projects featured, although obviously expensive to produce, lacked concept and clever ideas. I would rather see projects that started with a great idea, then added the special effect to really shine. Instead, this was all about special effects for the sake of special effects.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book March 24, 2006
Format:Paperback
Great examples, not only of typography and design elelments, but of printing techniques as well. Though, there are no explanations added, the pictures do all the talking. Great resource for design inspiriration.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book not only gives you the latest in cutting edge design and graphics, but it also does a good job of covering the world over. UK, Croatia, USA, Denmark, Germany, Australia, Austria, Canada, The Netherlands to name a few.

Inside it is broken out into:

Printing Techniques

Manipulated Surfaces

Formats and Binding

Add-Ons

Unique Materials

Graphic Devices

and a nice index by agency.

Each photo is a studio shot of the actual product, not a reprint from file. In some you see hands holding the brochure open or a page curled open. Very high quality shots of the actual finished product, and artistically done, as well. I give it a big thumbs up for presentation value, inspiring choices and for it being edge to edge, chock-full of pictures and no lengthy write-ups on how the artist milled the paper herself from the hair of a Burmese goat or other such unnecessary drivel.

Get this book.
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2.0 out of 5 stars 1000 Graphic Elements September 29, 2008
By R. Kerr
Format:Paperback
As a graphic designer, I did not find this book very useful in generating ideas. There is very minimal info about the pieces featured and some photos are unnecessarily close-up and you cannot get a sense for the project.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Not as helpful as I would have liked
This is a beautiful book and I love the idea. In function though, a lot of the elements are shown over and over. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ron J. Miller
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice collection of photos of finished print work; no good for digital...
I was sort of hoping for some actual graphic elements for inspiration. You know, like well balanced collections of shapes, interesting use of lines.. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Meghan L. Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars 1,000 Graphic Elements
As a gift for my daughter, a graphic designer, it has provided inspiration and information.
Published on July 10, 2010 by D. R. Pitts
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
The book arrived in brand new condition and in a timely manner, I was very happy with the service.
Published on December 15, 2009 by jc5001
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Variety!!
I purchased this for my girlfriend for her birthday because she's a graphic designer. There's very little description about each picture which is surprisingly nice. Read more
Published on August 10, 2009 by Aaron M. Bradley
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
This product was in good condition and very useful. I will be getting more books by this author in the future.
Published on March 30, 2009 by Stephen F. Wilkes
4.0 out of 5 stars Chock full of awesomeness!!
From cover to cover, this book contains designs and layouts that cover almost the entire scope of materials, techniques, styles and trends in dramatic design today. Read more
Published on December 28, 2008 by Monkey Bone
4.0 out of 5 stars 1,000 Graphic Elements
A comprehensive display for the experienced and novice alike.
Open up your world by seeing the splendid designs of others. Read more
Published on June 1, 2008 by George E. Zorgo Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Classic Piece for Promoters' Shelf
1,000 Graphic Elements: Details for Distinctive Designs
In my mind's eye I see this series being originated by a marketing expert that decided to focus and feature their own... Read more
Published on December 17, 2007 by Quality Critic
1.0 out of 5 stars Visual Diarrhea
the title and description are misleading. This book should be called "1000 examples of ultra-high budget junk"

These aren't graphic elements, they are complete... Read more
Published on October 13, 2007 by franky-p
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