Masters of the 20th Century: Icograda's Hall of Fame (Book & CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

by Mervyn Kurlansky (Designer), Steven Heller (Author)

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Product Description
From 1974-1999, the International Congress of Graphic Design Association (ICOGRADA) selected the most influential designers of the 20th century to participate in its annual London Design Seminars. Masters of the 20th Century: ICOGRADA's Hall of Fame celebrates the work of these creative pioneers with more than 200 color reproductions plus informative biographies on each designer and a companion CD-ROM with full text and bonus images. This clear, comprehensive documentation of their influence and contributions to Graphic Design is the first of its kind. Designed and edited by Pentagram partner Mervyn Kurlansky, with an introduction by noted graphic design critic and writer, Steven Heller.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: Graphis Press (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888001852
• ISBN-13: 978-1888001853
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,047,828 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Icograda's Hall, December 21, 2001

By	Kelli Brazier (U.S.A) - See all my reviews

A fantastic record of 100 of the best designers of this century. All in one book, great illustrations (done only by the best) all full color and best of all a superb interactive CD rom, a big bonus for those of us who's technical skills are better than our reading ones. Highly recomended for all students of design. Suitable for professors as well as interrested readers. A must for all artists; Great and Small.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Huge Heap of Inspiration!, May 26, 2002

By	Jennifer Ebert (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This large and heavy book is full of inspiration from our founding fathers in the design world. I had the opportunity to hear Mervyn Kurlansky speak at a design conference a few months ago, and he described how long design took before computers made things nice and easy. This book is full of work by designers who had to use "old-fashioned" ways to get their results.

I can appreciate the creative forces of those who paved the way for modern graphic design, just by turing the pages. Whenever I spend more than $[money] on a book, I demand quality in the content of the book itself. Master's of the 20th Century is worth every penny.

Because graphic design didn't really come of age until this past century, you will experience it's history though the full-color samples in this book.

I recommed this book to all graphic design professionals and to people who like to collect great coffee table books. Anyone who enjoys books with more pictures than words, will appreciate the beauty of this one!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Huge Heap of Inspiration!, May 26, 2002

By	Jennifer Ebert (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This large and heavy book is full of inspiration from our founding fathers in the design world. I had the opportunity to hear Mervyn Kurlansky speak at a design conference a few months ago, and he described how long design took before computers made things nice and easy. This book is full of work by designers who had to use "old-fashioned" ways to get their results.

I can appreciate the creative forces of those who paved the way for modern graphic design, just by turing the pages. ..., I demand quality in the content of the book itself. Master's of the 20th Century is worth every penny.

Because graphic design didn't really come of age until this past century, you will experience it's history though the full-color samples in this book.

I recommed this book to all graphic design professionals and to people who like to collect great coffee table books. Anyone who enjoys books with more pictures than words, will appreciate the beauty of this one!