books about: commercial     books:       The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, 2nd edition96 reviews Edward R. Tufte Graphics Press, 2001 Life Changing and Beautiful It is rare that a supposedly technical book really changes a reader's life. I can say, though, that after reading Tufte's books, my life is not the same. The complaints of the detracting reviewers are baseless if you understand the nature of this book. This book is the groundworks of a theory of seeing, of communicating through images. It is by no means a new theory. Throughout human history ...             Universal Principles of Design52 reviews William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, ... Rockport Publishers, 2003 EXCELENT! Simplemente excelente, 100 prácticos tópicos de diseño. Es ideal para los no-diseñadores, que quieren aplicar conceptos de diseño gráfico.             J.C. Leyendecker10 reviews Laurence S. Cutler, Judy Goffman Cutler Abrams, 2008 J.C. Leyendecker This is the best book available on one of the greatest illustrators of the early 20th century. The number of major illustrations by J.C. Leyendecker in this book is worth the price of the book by itself. The text is wonderful and knowledgable since it is written by the two founders of one the best museums in New England. The text is a little off base, in my opinion, when it comes to the ...             The Laws of Simplicity (Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life)43 reviews John Maeda The MIT Press, 2006 Helpful guide on how to incorporate simplicity into your product planning The poet William Wordsworth once wrote, "The world is too much with us." If this was true in the bucolic 18th and 19th centuries when Wordsworth lived, it is even more true today, when every gadget comes with an incomprehensible 100-page instruction manual. Thus, simplifying people's lives with your products and services is a surefire path to business success; it will endear you to your customers ...             The Design of Everyday Things149 reviews Donald A. Norman Basic Books, 2002 A Must Read for every Designer As a human being we think we know other people and how they see and use products. This book tells many amusing anecdotes about products that were not successful because the designer made the things is a way he would have liked and not in the way real users use it. The book is written full of humor and with real passion for the subject.             Envisioning Information51 reviews Edward R. Tufte Graphics Press, 1990 Envisioning Information Book is in good condition, shipped quickly. I am very satisfied with this process and result.             Data Flow: Visualising Information in Graphic Design1 review R. Klanten, N. Bourquin, ... Die Gestalten Verlag, 2008 latest developements in designs for information known as infotechture Pie charts, line graphs, and diagrams are typical kinds of tools to visualize data to grasp what it is indicating and to utilize it. The exponential increase with computers in collecting, storing, and processing data has resulted in a tremendous volume of data. This data is useless unless it is put into some form such as a chart or graph giving some perspective on it. Information designers--what ...             Fingerprint: The Art of Using Hand-Made Elements in Graphic Design21 reviews Chen Design Associates How, 2006 Excellent To tell you the truth, I bought this item on a whim. I was much more satisfied with this graphic design book than others I have purchased recently. It is excellent if you are a visual consumer like I am. I would highly recommend the seller. It was promptly sent and received. Thanks a million for this jewel!             Spectrum 15: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art (Spectrum (Underwood Books))1 review Underwood Books, 2008 Another Mind-Blower What can you say at this point? These annuals are an inspiration, a resource, and an accurate read on where the bar is in fantasy, sci-fi, and concept art. A total feast, once again.             Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students (Design Briefs)49 reviews Ellen Lupton Princeton Architectural Press, 2004 A solid book for type - with a twinge of humor I like this book a great deal. The next time I have a chance to use this in a class (to teach) I will. There are lots of good examples, the language is clear, and it's not too ethereal or esoteric. I think it's a great introduction to typography and laid out very well.             Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories82 reviews Glen Johnson Wiley, 2006 Photographer I received the book digital Wedding Photography in less than a week and I am so very impressed. Took me three days to finish reading, but so worth it. It had more information than I expected and I will refer back to it many times, because I won't be able to retain it all. Would like to meet the author in person some time and didn't know he lives in the same town as me. I want to learn so much ...             The DC Vault: A Museum-in-a-Book with Rare Collectibles from the DC Universe2 reviews Martin Pasko Running Press, 2008 A must buy for all DC Comics fans! I like this even more than the Marvel Vault, which came out last year. The DC Vault has better content as far as the history of DC is concerned, starting with More Fun comics and leading up to recent history. Martin Pasko, who many longtime DC fans will remember as a key writer during the 1970s, wrote the text that accompanies the multitude of pictures and collectibles. He includes numerous ...             Mechanika: Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang13 reviews Doug Chiang Impact, 2008 Excellent art from an excellent artist There's no better way to appreciate an artist's work then by learning how they created their art. This book is no exception. If you're a fan of Doug Chiang's art and his masterpieces such as the "Robota" book, then you will definitely enjoy this book. Finding inspiration for our own art can be an arduous task in and of itself. This book by Doug Chiang will definitely help as well as allow you to ...             Things I have learned in my life so far39 reviews Stefan Sagmeister Abrams, 2008 Sagmeister Always Rocks Like his first book, this one is filled with clever design details and insights into his process. Unlike the typical designer, Sagmeister speaks of his process in terms that more are akin to self-improvement and self-analysis and than technique, giving us plebians insight into how the master works. A must for any design oficionado.             Designing Brand Identity: A Complete Guide to Creating, Building, and Maintaining Strong Brands43 reviews Alina Wheeler Wiley, 2006 Very thorough with great examples I used this book for a graphic design course that I'm taking and it was very informative as well as thorough. It was interesting to read about all of the brand identities and how logos really affect the way a company is viewed. I like the detail, the graphics and the comparisons for the different logos. This helped me in developing a good design for my project.             How to Cheat in Flash CS3: The art of design and animation in Adobe Flash CS341 reviews Chris Georgenes Focal Press, 2007 Great Tips for Quick Work! I recommend this book to any Flash professional or novice out there. He delivers great tutorials and sound advice that makes sense!             Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels36 reviews Scott Mccloud Harper Paperbacks, 2006 A Must-Read for All Comic Artists Scott McCloud's "Making Comics" is a must-read for all aspiring comic artists. This book is very different from other comic technique books. While most other books will teach you how to draw characters or backgrounds, this one teaches you how to tell stories. McCloud goes in depth into what makes a good story through pacing, image choice, layout, words, facial expressions, among many other ...             The Marvel Vault: A Museum-in-a-Book with Rare Collectibles from the World of Marvel18 reviews Roy Thomas, Peter Sanderson Running Press, 2007 The Marvel Vault This was purchased as a gift for my husband who is an avid comic book collector. He was thrilled with the book and is enjoying it very much. Even though my order was close to Christmas, I received it in time to make it a Christmas gift.             Design Elements: A Graphic Style Manual13 reviews Timothy Samara Rockport Publishers, 2007 Great refresher and excellent as a teaching assistant The first day I started reading this book, I realized it would be perfect for my Type students. They loved the front content (20 rules for good design). This book is a must have in the library.             An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration From The Private Sketchbooks Of Artists, Illustrators And Designers Danny Gregory How, 2008 An Illustrated Life offers a sneak peak into the wildly creative imaginations of top illustrators, designers and artists from around the world through the pages of their personal visual journals. Popular visual journalist and author Danny Gregory reveals how and why keeping a consistent, visual journal leads to a more fulfilling creative life. 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