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A History of Graphic Design (Hardcover)

by Philip Meggs (Author) "It is not known precisely when or where the biological species of conscious, thinking people, Homo sapiens, emerged..." (more)
Key Phrases: international typographic style, typographic book, pictorial modernism, New York, United States, William Morris (more...)
4.5 out of 5 stars  (33 customer reviews)


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Editorial Reviews
The New York Times
A significant attempt at a comprehensive history of graphic design...it will be an eye-opener not only for general readers, but for designers who have been unaware of their legacy.

Critique Magazine, Pamela Williams, Spring 1997
With this book, Meggs made it easier for designers to envision their work in terms of history. The final pages of each edition attempt to put young designers into historical context, perhaps before their influence can be accurately assessed. Although some may argue that it's an effort to control history rather than report it, this book makes for a lively debate. A History of Graphic Design, now in its third edition, stands as a monumental contribution to the field.

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Product Details
  • Hardcover: 528 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 3 edition (September 9, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471291986
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471291985
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.9 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #128,905 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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