The History of Graphic Design. 40th Ed.
£19.00£23.80 (-20%)
Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design―with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea―has distilled the spirit of each age. Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces: graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society’s cultural aspirations and values.
With his sweeping knowledge of the field, author Jens Müller curates the standout designs for each year, a running sequence of design milestones. This collection of important graphic works represents a long-overdue reflection on the development of a creative field constantly changing and challenging itself. These key pieces act as coordinates through contemporary history, helping us trace the sheer influence of graphic design on our daily lives.
About the series
TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program―now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.
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Additional information
| Publisher | TASCHEN, Multilingual edition (19 Oct. 2022) |
|---|---|
| Language | Multilingual |
| Hardcover | 512 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 3836588064 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3836588065 |
| Reading age | 12 years and up |
| Dimensions | 16.6 x 42 x 22.6 cm |
by Zack Rosenthal
If you want a crash course in the history of graphic design this is it.
Good size, excellent quality build and more importantly easy to dip in and out it. I constantly skim through this 5-6 times a year for a quick dose of visual abstraction.
by Marjolie Rocha
Very good book with so many details and information. A good source of inspiration whenever I need it!
by Aimee Bolt
I’m building my collection of stunning books to display in my home and this fulfilled that purchase. Sometimes books come damaged but this arrived in excellent condition, so there’s nothing to complain about there. The book itself is very interesting to look through if you are a graphic designer as I find myself picking what era I like best and i also get a lot of design inspiration from this book.
by Emily
Great book but more care needs to be taken when storing and handling the books. My book came with a few quite bad dents which i don’t expect from a new book and isn’t great especially when you want to give it as a gift. I have issued a return and have purchased elsewhere.
by Inna Dieieva
I firmly believe that this book is an essential addition to every designer’s collection. It serves as a source of inspiration when fresh ideas are scarce. The book contains excellent examples of graphic design, with no unnecessary elements or questionable works.
by Steve Richardson
This was a Christmas present for a family member who had specifically asked for it after some research. It was very well received.
by leode80
I really love this book! It has all the high quality you would expect from Taschen and each page is full of an interesting assortment (some weird and wonderful too) of graphic design from the past 100 years from all fields of media. Full of colour and detail and many of the entries contain short descriptions. The book also has decade summaries and several pages on noted designers and artists (even art schools, typefaces, etc) that contributed significantly to the world of graphical media and design.
A great book of inspiration for me as an aspiring graphic designer and just a lovely well-made and pleasing on the eye book to just pick up and browse at your leisure.