Contemporary Graphic Design [Hardcover]

Charlotte Fiell (Author), Peter Fiell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2007 | ISBN-10: 3822852694 | ISBN-13: 978-3822852699

Packing a powerful visual punch Contemporary avant-garde graphic design

This compendium showcases the extraordinary cutting-edge work of 100 of the world's most progressive graphic designers, from the hard-hitting political messages of Jonathan Barnbrook to the lyrical digital compositions of Peter Saville to the iconoclastic imagery of Stefan Sagmeister. Alongside the array of visually stunning and thought-provoking advertisements, CD covers, posters, packaging, websites, and corporate identities are texts by each designer expressing his or her individual approach to graphic design practice as well as personal insights into the motivations that lie behind the work. An accompanying introductory essay highlights the current issues surrounding graphic design practice, from the ascendancy of digital tools to the amorality of consumerism. By presenting a provocative survey of the latest, most experimental and forward-looking graphic design from around the globe, this exciting book provides a unique and totally unforgettable snapshot of where the discipline stands today and hopefully offers directions for its future.

Contemporary Graphic Design is absolutely essential to anyone interested in the power of images.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The book's 115 entries cohere into a buzzing collection and will likely raise waves of nostalgia for their exuberance when future designers crack the spine." I.D. Magazine, New York" --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From the Publisher

List of entries: 3KG, Adapter, Ames Bros, Peter Anderson, Antoine + Manuel, Philippe Apeloig, Yomar Augusto, Jonathan Barnbrook, Ruedi Baur, Nicholas Blechmann, Irma Boom, Büro Destruct, büro für form, Büro Uebele Visuelle Kommunikation, Büro Weiss, François Chalet, Leslie Chan, Counterspace, Cyan, de-construct, DED Associates, Delaware, designby frank scheikl, Dextro, Pierre di Sciullo, Dress Code, Vladimir Dubko, Daniel Eatock, Rafael Esquer, Experimental Jetset, Farrow, Fellow Designers, Flúor, Dávid Földvári, Christina Föllmer, Form, Vince Frost, FUEL, Geneviève Gauckler, Gavillet & Rust, Alexander Gelman, Gluekit, James Goggin, Francesca Granato, Fernando Gutiérrez, Hahn Smith Design, Hamansutra, He Jianping, Fons Hickmann M23, Kim Hiorthøy, Craig Holden Feinberg, Cavan Huang, Yang Huang, Rian Hughes, Angus Hyland, Ryoji Ikeda, Hideki Inaba, Inkahoots, Intro, KesselsKramer, Scott King, KM7, Christian Küsters, Zack Kyes, Lateral, Jürg Lehni, Tommy Li, Harmen Liemburg, Lust, M-A-D, M/M (Paris), Karel Martens, ME Company, Mevis & van Deursen, m-o-n-a-m-o-u-r, Maureen Mooren + Daniel van der Velden, Mutabor Design, Hideki Nakajima, Philip O'Dwyer, Aylin Önel, Martijn Oostra, Gabor Palotai, Punkt, Rinzen, Bernardo Rivavelarde, Ruiz + Company, Stefan Sagmeister, Peter Saville, Scandinavian DesignLab, Walter Schönauer, Ralph Schraivogel, Carlos Segura, Wolfgang Seidl, Spin, Vladan Srdic, Slavimir Stojanovic, Strange Attractors Design, Studio Boot, Studio FM Milano, Niko Stumpo, Suburbia, Sweden Graphics, Kam Tang, The Designers Republic, Thirst, Andrea Tinnes, Toffe, Tycoon Graphics, Jan van Toorn, Omar Vulpinari, Why Not Associates, Bruce Willen, Christopher Williams, Martin Woodtli, Yacht Associates

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 559 pages
• Publisher: TASCHEN America Llc (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3822852694
• ISBN-13: 978-3822852699
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,159,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Design Inside Out, January 2, 2008

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Aldana G. "Aldana G." (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Contemporary Graphic Design (Hardcover)

I got this book after a VERY long wait (nothing to do with Amazon, Taschen delayed its publication for months and months...) and I could not be happier with it.

The waiting was well worth it, Taschen prints great products and this thick, colorful book is no exception, you get great design from the plastic jacket, to the silky pages that are very well printed (full yellow pages with no banding, WOW!).

About the content:
Interesting, up to date and very pleasing to the eye (even if you're not into graphic design you want to buy this book and have it sit on your coffee table, it looks great as an object too). You get lots of cases/projects from various places and eclectic cultures.

I highly recommend buying this book if you work or want to work in graphic design.

Aldana

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars amazing, September 20, 2010

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This review is from: Contemporary Graphic Design (25) (Hardcover)

amazing book, specially for someone like me who has just started to study graphic design. before ordering it i reviewed several books, and i found this one suitable for first stages.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, October 8, 2010

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Andrew loomies "Andy" (Bogota Colombia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Contemporary Graphic Design (25) (Hardcover)

Best visual aid could not be this book for those who seek the inspiration for your designs.
Excellent 100% recommended