Book Review Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/tag/book-review/ Design inspiration & how-tos for your everyday work and life. Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:06:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://designworklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-dwl-icon-32x32.png Book Review Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/tag/book-review/ 32 32 Recommended Resources: Victionary Palette Series https://designworklife.com/recommended-resources-victionary-palette-series/ Mon, 17 Feb 2014 18:00:51 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75103 Victionary is an excellent resource for books that contain lots of design eye candy, both in the content as well as the books’ own designs. They have quite the library of titles, all thematically organized around a particular style or area of design. If you are inspired by color, their Palette series is an especially […]

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]]> Graphic Icons: Visionaries Who Shaped Modern Graphic Design https://designworklife.com/graphic-icons-visionaries-who-shaped-modern-graphic-design/ https://designworklife.com/graphic-icons-visionaries-who-shaped-modern-graphic-design/#comments Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:00:02 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=71147 John Clifford, of Think Studio, just released his very first book, Graphic Icons: Visionaries Who Shaped Modern Graphic Design, and it is a book every designer should have on their desk. This compact edition profiles the pioneering graphic designers of the modern era in a succinct and straightforward manner, by distilling the information down to the […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/graphic-icons-visionaries-who-shaped-modern-graphic-design/feed/ 1 Draw Your Own Alphabets https://designworklife.com/draw-your-own-alphabets-thirty-fonts-to-scribble-sketch-and-make-your-own-tony-seddon-9781616891268-amazon-com-books/ https://designworklife.com/draw-your-own-alphabets-thirty-fonts-to-scribble-sketch-and-make-your-own-tony-seddon-9781616891268-amazon-com-books/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:32 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=63588 Draw Your Own Alphabets: Thirty Fonts to Scribble, Sketch, and Make Your Own is a new book by Tony Seddon that teaches you how to create your own custom fonts. The book includes 30 unique alphabets paired with instructions on how to make them your own. The focus is definitely on hand-drawn display typography, but the technical lessons […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/draw-your-own-alphabets-thirty-fonts-to-scribble-sketch-and-make-your-own-tony-seddon-9781616891268-amazon-com-books/feed/ 1 New York Nights https://designworklife.com/new-york-nights-2/ https://designworklife.com/new-york-nights-2/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:00:43 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=56514 “No other city in the world stages dusk to dawn like New York City. In this book one can experience New York on foot, the ultimate reward for the nocturnal explorer.” James T. & Karla L. Murray New York Nights is a new photographic book from by James and Karla Murray, the creative team that also brought you Store Front—The […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/new-york-nights-2/feed/ 2 Brooklyn Makers https://designworklife.com/brooklyn-makers/ https://designworklife.com/brooklyn-makers/#respond Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:00:58 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=56416 I just got my hands on a copy of Brooklyn Makers, a new publication from Princeton Architectural Press. The book features the photography of Jennifer Causey, who first began documenting “makers” through The Makers Project, which she started in 2010. The resulting book documents a mix of established and up-and-coming artisans in many fields—bakers, ceramicists, clothing designers, […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/brooklyn-makers/feed/ 0 Sad Santa by Tad Carpenter https://designworklife.com/sad-santa-by-tad-carpenter/ https://designworklife.com/sad-santa-by-tad-carpenter/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:40:46 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=55249 Just in time for the holidays, Tad Carpenter has written and illustrated a new book. Sad Santa is a story about Santa’s annual holiday blues—such a fun idea! Check out the video below for more. And if you’re ready to pick one up for yourself, you can do so at Amazon or the Sad Santa shop.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/sad-santa-by-tad-carpenter/feed/ 1 Popular Lies About Graphic Design https://designworklife.com/popular-lies-about-graphic-design-on-the-behance-network/ https://designworklife.com/popular-lies-about-graphic-design-on-the-behance-network/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:00:24 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=55265 Designer Craig Ward (who I’ve previously posted about here and here) has written a new book entitled, Popular Lies About Graphic Design. Craig describes the book’s subject matter as such: Drawing on my ten years experience, it tackles lighter subjects such as design fetishists, Helvetica’s neutrality and ‘urgent’ briefs, alongside discussions on more worthy topics […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/popular-lies-about-graphic-design-on-the-behance-network/feed/ 4 Book Review: Graduation Guide for Design Students https://designworklife.com/book-review-graduation-guide-for-design-students/ https://designworklife.com/book-review-graduation-guide-for-design-students/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:00:46 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=49651 Graduation guide for design students is a palm-sized book that was written and illustrated by Moniek Paus of Netherlands-based Studio Pomp. The book is not an after-graduation guide for students about how to move into the working world, like I originally expected; but it is actually a guide for getting through your final year of school. The slight confusion is […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/book-review-graduation-guide-for-design-students/feed/ 1 They Draw and Cook Giveaway https://designworklife.com/they-draw-and-cook-giveaway/ https://designworklife.com/they-draw-and-cook-giveaway/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:00:02 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=38412 This giveaway is now closed; the winner will be announced on Monday morning. Thanks to all who participated! For the third week in a row, I have another giveaway to share with you this morning! This time the winner will receive one copy of the brand new book, They Draw & Cook, which features illustrated […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/they-draw-and-cook-giveaway/feed/ 67 Take a Line for a Walk: A Creativity Journal https://designworklife.com/take-a-line-for-a-walk-a-creativity-journal/ https://designworklife.com/take-a-line-for-a-walk-a-creativity-journal/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:00:41 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=37360 Take a Line for a Walk is a new creativity journal by Robin Landa. The journal is a true collaboration, featuring all sorts of creative prompts from well-known and respected designers, architects and experts in many other fields; and design by Modern Dog Design Co.. This book is just the thing to give you a […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/take-a-line-for-a-walk-a-creativity-journal/feed/ 1 Menus for Chez Panisse https://designworklife.com/menus-for-chez-panisse/ https://designworklife.com/menus-for-chez-panisse/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:00:50 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=34197 Menus for Chez Panisse is an essential book for anyone who loves the art of letterpress. The book chronicles the artistic relationship between Alice Waters, the founder of Berkeley, California’s Chez Panisse, and artist Patricia Curtan, who began hand-printing the restaurant’s menus while also working as a chef in the kitchen. The one-of-a-kind menus were […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/menus-for-chez-panisse/feed/ 1 Sharon Montrose: Menagerie https://designworklife.com/sharon-montrose-menagerie/ https://designworklife.com/sharon-montrose-menagerie/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:00:16 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=34120 Feast your eyes on Menagerie, a new book from animal portrait extraordinaire Sharon Montrose. A collection of Sharon’s photographs and design vignettes, the 192-page book also features the illustration and lettering work of Julianna Swaney. While Menagerie won’t be released until November 1st (It would be a great holiday gift!), it is currently available for pre-order […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/sharon-montrose-menagerie/feed/ 1 Nigel Peake: In the Wilds https://designworklife.com/nigel-peake-in-the-wilds/ https://designworklife.com/nigel-peake-in-the-wilds/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:00:11 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=32260 I recently got my hands on a review copy of Nigel Peake’s Into the Wilds, a book that features his signature illustration style applied to all sorts of rural and natural imagery. I’ve always been a fan of his carefully considered and obsessively detailed drawings (see an  older post here), so it’s great to see […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/nigel-peake-in-the-wilds/feed/ 1 Ana Montiel: Visual Mantras https://designworklife.com/ana-montiel-visual-mantras/ https://designworklife.com/ana-montiel-visual-mantras/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 14:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=29758 I can’t get enough of these watercolor patterns by Ana Montiel. Each of the spreads below are part of Visual Mantras, a limited edition artist book. If you like what you see, a few copies are still available right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/ana-montiel-visual-mantras/feed/ 1 Mike Perry: Pulled https://designworklife.com/mike-perry-pulled/ https://designworklife.com/mike-perry-pulled/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:00:30 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=29447 I was recently lucky enough to get my hands on a review copy of Mike Perry’s Pulled, A Catalog of Screen Printing, which can perhaps best be described as a love letter to the art form. The book includes a brief how-to guide, but the bulk of the material is a survey of some amazing […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/mike-perry-pulled/feed/ 1 World of Geekcraft https://designworklife.com/world-of-geekcraft/ https://designworklife.com/world-of-geekcraft/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:00:44 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=24279 Three of the talented gents of Public School recently had the opportunity to produce World of Geekcraft, a new publication from Chronicle Books. World of Geekcraft is a unique book that features 25 handmade geeky projects—perfect for the crafty nerd in your life. So if you’re on the lookout for a unique gift, this could […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/world-of-geekcraft/feed/ 4 God Loves Hair https://designworklife.com/god-loves-hair-submission/ https://designworklife.com/god-loves-hair-submission/#respond Thu, 20 May 2010 14:00:50 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=14353 God Loves Hair, a new book by Vivek Shraya, “is an exploration of sexuality, gender, racial politics, religion and belonging through the eyes of a tender and intellectually curious child. These twenty short stories follow the protagonist into realms he sometimes doesn’t understand but he emerges with the poignant insight, sophistication, and honesty that only […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/god-loves-hair-submission/feed/ 0 Zeixs books https://designworklife.com/zeixs-books/ https://designworklife.com/zeixs-books/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:00:34 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=10028 Zeixs is German book publisher who is all “about the fusion of online and printed media”. I was previously unfamiliar with their design-focused books, as they don’t seem to be widely available here in the States. However, it looks as though I’ve been missing out. Here are a couple of their newer releases I now […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/zeixs-books/feed/ 2 FF3300 https://designworklife.com/ff3300/ https://designworklife.com/ff3300/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=3486 FF3300 is a design publication written partially in Italian and partially in English. The design is beautiful and features a yet-to-be-released typeface—Dic Sans—by Molotro. You can download PDFs of all the previous issues right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/ff3300/feed/ 2 365: AIGA Year in Design 29 https://designworklife.com/365-aiga-year-in-design-29/ https://designworklife.com/365-aiga-year-in-design-29/#comments Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:00:01 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=3218 I’m really excited to get my hands on this year’s AIGA Design Annual, 365: AIGA Year in Design 29, designed by Paula Scher and her team at Pentagram. If you’re not an AIGA member, you’ll be able to pick up a copy from Chronicle Books in early 2009 and/or visit the exhibition in New York […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/365-aiga-year-in-design-29/feed/ 1 Women of Design https://designworklife.com/women-of-design/ https://designworklife.com/women-of-design/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:00:27 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=2492 This book is long overdue, can’t wait to get my hands on it.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/women-of-design/feed/ 1 The Election Collection https://designworklife.com/the-election-collection/ https://designworklife.com/the-election-collection/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:00:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=2508 Artist/designer Chris Piascik documented the 2008 Presidential election through typographic illustrations. And now he’s put them all together in a 28-page book, which you can purchase right here for $9.60.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/the-election-collection/feed/ 0 The Design Entrepreneur https://designworklife.com/the-design-entrepeneur/ https://designworklife.com/the-design-entrepeneur/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:00:47 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=1700 I came across this book while browsing in Barnes and Noble a few weeks ago, but wasn’t able to find any information about it online. So I was excited to learn that the official website is now up and running. Conceived from the minds of SVA MFA Program Co-chairs Steven Heller and Lita Talarico, The […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/the-design-entrepeneur/feed/ 2 Harvard Business Review Classics https://designworklife.com/harvard-business-review-classics/ https://designworklife.com/harvard-business-review-classics/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:00:35 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=638 There’s nothing I don’t love about the design of these books—their compact size, the colors, their common design elements and, this goes without saying, the patterns. The topics are also, of course, extremely pertinent for anyone in business. First seen in Kelly Blair’s portfolio, a little Amazon search also led me to find quite a […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/harvard-business-review-classics/feed/ 3 Playful Type https://designworklife.com/playful-type/ https://designworklife.com/playful-type/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:00:30 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=574 “Playful Type presents an inspiring collection of illustrative fonts and hand-made typography created from a variety of cutting-edge approaches and indicates current development in font design.” This new release from Gestalten is definitely going on the wish list. It won’t be available until September, but next month you can buy your own copy here for […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/playful-type/feed/ 0 Over & Over https://designworklife.com/over-over/ https://designworklife.com/over-over/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:00:46 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=541 I read about this new book from Mike Perry yesterday on Treasuring, and immediately placed an order. “Over & Over” follows the same format, only with hand-drawn patterns. Knowing how amazing his first book is (since I own a copy) makes me extremely excited for this one. Take a look here to see more images […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/over-over/feed/ 0 Katie Kirk https://designworklife.com/katie-kirk/ https://designworklife.com/katie-kirk/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:00:36 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=517 The other day Free Design pointed out “Eli No!”, a children’s book designed by the extremely talented illustrator, Katie Kirk. I absolutely loved the style, color and feeling of the images when I saw them, so I did a little digging to see what else she’s been up to. Turns out she’s created some pretty […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/katie-kirk/feed/ 2 Old School https://designworklife.com/old-school/ https://designworklife.com/old-school/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:00:04 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=355 “The “Old School” theme will celebrate the aesthetics of twentieth century education through an art exhibition and companion book, as well as curated objects. It is inspired by vintage flash cards, old desks, biology class, science fairs, crayons, card catalogs, textbooks, class photos, teachers, yearbooks, lunchboxes, gym class, maps, lockers, report cards, film strips, recess, […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/old-school/feed/ 0 Area 2 https://designworklife.com/area-2/ https://designworklife.com/area-2/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:08:00 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=124 I took a peek at this book in Barnes & Noble yesterday, and at around 450 pages, it is chock full of inspiration. Area 2 is pretty much a curated gallery show in book form, profiling the work of 100 international designers currently shaping the field. I’m putting it on the list for my next […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/area-2/feed/ 0 We tell stories https://designworklife.com/we-tell-stories/ https://designworklife.com/we-tell-stories/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:02:09 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=85 I just realized that this post didn’t publish when I told it to yesterday. So the whole “Speaking of Penguin” follow-up didn’t make much sense. Ah well, such is life. Here’s the original post… This website is amazing. I heard about it awhile ago, but never got a chance to spend much time exploring the […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/we-tell-stories/feed/ 1 Dream In Color https://designworklife.com/dream-in-color/ https://designworklife.com/dream-in-color/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:00:26 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=62 This book—the first monograph on artist Lulu de Kwiatkowski—looks gorgeous. de Kwiatkowski is more well-known for her designer textile line, LULU DK; but this book features her colorful multimedia collages. See more of the book and/or purchase here or here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/dream-in-color/feed/ 0 Type Galore https://designworklife.com/type-galore/ https://designworklife.com/type-galore/#respond Wed, 28 May 2008 14:00:47 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=44 One of the highlights of the conference was the Type Director’s Club exhibit (TDC54) at the conference. I love the books cataloging these competitions. I personally own Typography 26 and Typography 28 and will definitely be adding this new one to my wishlist, which will be available in stores this coming December. The books are […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/type-galore/feed/ 0 Helpful Business Resources https://designworklife.com/helpful-business-resources/ https://designworklife.com/helpful-business-resources/#respond Mon, 26 May 2008 11:38:25 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=20 In Monday’s second session I attended “Financial Planning for Solo Designers” given by Shel Perkins, the author of Talent is Not Enough: Business Secrets for Designers. While a lot of the information didn’t really apply to me, some of it was really helpful. One thing he mentioned that got me excited is a new website […]

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