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Graphic Style: From Victorian to Post-Modern

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This book is essential reading for anyone remotely interested in graphic design. I use it as a reference for my students in graphic design classes. It's a beautifully concise summary of the history of graphic design styles - and gives visual examples as well as background information connected to the social forces that shaped the trends examined. If you are a student - it's a great first taste of the styles and movements that influence current graphic designers. If you are currently working in the field - it's a must have reference book.

I stole my copy from a friend and never returned it! This is one of the best reference books for historical graphic design styles. The book is very well organized, and contains quite a few color illustrations. It has given me hours of inspiration when I have an assignemnt to do for a client. They have examples of everything from Victorian packaging to Psychedelic poster art. This book would make an ideal gift for a student just learning the field, or an old pro that has been around for years.

Heller is a top notch writer. I'm very impressed by the clarity of the writing and succinctness in describing the history of graphic design. I've just spent one evening with this book so far. I'm an artist/architect combination and am launching a painting career. I am looking for inspiration for an unusual business card. He brings in the whole history of what was going on around the design styles.