Production for Graphic Designers (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Alan Pipes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 23, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0136423809 | ISBN-13: 978-0136423805 | Edition: 2nd

This comprehensive, up-to-date resource is for anyone wanting to learn about the production technology and methods for graphic design—for print, small screen, and the World Wide Web.Arranges topics logically and covers each stage in detail, from typesetting and the preparation of illustrations to prepress, printing, and finishing. Offers practical guidance and explains processes in a simple, non-technical language, making extensive use of illustrations and diagrams. Focuses on the move to computer/digital means of production for print and the explosive growth of the Internet, offering a complete guide to the net and instructions on how to write a web page with cutting-edge applications of graphic design. Profiles some of today's top designers with inspirational spreads between chapters showcasing their portfolios. Provides 'Hot Tips and Cool Tricks' problem-solving advice boxes in each chapter, and adds 55 new pictures plus 15 new artworks throughout.For graphic designers.

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The popular and comprehensive graphic designers bible--completely revised and up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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This comprehensive, up-to-date resource is for anyone wanting to learn about the production technology and methods for graphic design—for print, small screen, and the World Wide Web.Arranges topics logically and covers each stage in detail, from typesetting and the preparation of illustrations to prepress, printing, and finishing. Offers practical guidance and explains processes in a simple, non-technical language, making extensive use of illustrations and diagrams. Focuses on the move to computer/digital means of production for print and the explosive growth of the Internet, offering a complete guide to the net and instructions on how to write a web page with cutting-edge applications of graphic design. Profiles some of today's top designers with inspirational spreads between chapters showcasing their portfolios. Provides 'Hot Tips and Cool Tricks' problem-solving advice boxes in each chapter, and adds 55 new pictures plus 15 new artworks throughout.For graphic designers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2nd edition (October 23, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136423809
• ISBN-13: 978-0136423805
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,228,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for Graphics students., May 30, 2000

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This review is from: Production for Graphic Designers (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

This is the SECOND year I will be ordering this title for my Graphic Art Production students. I hope Mr. Pipes plans to keep this publication up to date with another edition. What I like about this book is manifold: the author's clear, intelligent and succinct language tops my list. My students and I both found his prose not just informative, but interesting. The information covers all the basic concerns of a designer involved in production for print and the internet (it gives a well fleshed-out overview of all our areas of study at least). The section on Typography is also quite thorough and far less ponderous than other commonly used Type texts. All the chapters lay down a perfect bridge to a full lecture. Students come to class comprehending the basics, thus adding to their ability to build on that knowledge. The bios throughout the book are of great interest and focus on contemorary designers of note. The attractive layout supports the notion of Grahic Design, not too common these days. I have viewed many texts in the related areas of Graphic Design and find this book to be a perfect example of what a text should be. Bravo Mr Pipes, and thank-you! I will be watching to see what you publish next.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Only four stars as this was written in '97., July 2, 1999

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This review is from: Production for Graphic Designers (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I have used this as a text for a graphic art production class and have found it to be excellent in terms of its explanations. The diagrams are clear, the text concise, the content easily comprehended by my students. I really like the 'Design Trailblazers'...it maintains the heart of good design throughout the often clinical aspects of production. A nice representative selection as well...the students could relate. I await the next edition.

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