Area_2 [Hardcover]

Editors of Phaidon Press (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2008

AREA_2 is the second volume in Phaidon's acclaimed AREA series. This series is part of Phaidon's collection of ''10x10'' compendiums, including CREAM, FRESH CREAM, BLINK, 10x10, 10x10_2, and SPOON.

AREA_2 features 100 of the world's most interesting emerging graphic designers, as chosen by 10 of the most respected figures in the field. The book contains over 1,500 images that reveal the talents and trends of contemporary graphic design as it has evolved over the past five years. AREA_2 is an international, up-to-the-minute overview of graphic design today, featuring posters, books, magazines, typography, packaging, and ephemera that has influenced visual culture.

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About the Author

Ellen Lupton is the Curator of Contemporary Design at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York and has written and lectured widely on design and contemporary culture

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Phaidon Press Inc. (April 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0714848557
• ISBN-13: 978-0714848556
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 2 x 11.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #855,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent overview July 2, 2008

By E. A. Dijkstra

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Excellent overview of current state of design. Although the book is a bit too heavy, don't try reading this in bed or on a plane, it is worth every penny. Compared to Area (the non-numbered first issue) this book focuses not only on paper based graphic design and I really don't know how one can assess or put a value on such a broad field of possibilities. It is still brilliant. For anyone assuming an investment in graphic design be it a box, a shop, a book, stationery or whatever needs an outside with colours or patterns, this book is a must-have, must read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECTION May 2, 2008

By D. Hunt

This is most certainly one of the best books Phaidon has published yet. Completely blows Area out of the water. Worth every penny.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Art and Design reference June 2, 2010

By Ulisses F. Razaboni

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One of my best acquisition. Not only the book is full of amazing references, you can also find in the end, all sites, design companies and names to explore even more.