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Musikgraphics: Visualizing the Rhythm of MusicMusikgraphics: Visualizing the Rhythm of Music by Victionary
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"Musikraphics" features work ranging from pure graphics to photography, sticker, collage and silk screened art and innovative packaging for vinyl records and mp3.
Illustration Now (25th Anniversary Special Edtn)Illustration Now (25th Anniversary Special Edtn)
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This guide showcases 96 of today's best commercial and editorial illustrators from 13 countries; each entry highlights examples of recent work and includes the artist's contact information,
Graphic Design Portfolio Strategies for Print and Digital MediaGraphic Design Portfolio Strategies for Print and Digital Media by Robert Rowe
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A sourcebook for graphic design students who are planning the design of their portfolio to apply to graduate schools, grants, scholarships, internships and employment opportunities.
Graffiti Woman: Graffiti and Street Art from Five Continents (Street Graphics / Street Art)Graffiti Woman: Graffiti and Street Art from Five Continents (Street Graphics / Street Art) by Nicholas Ganz
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Reproduces the work of such world-famous artists as New York's Lady Pink and Swoon, Amsterdam's Mickey and Toulouse's Miss Van, as well as a galaxy of rising stars – over 130 in all.
Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents (Street Graphics / Street Art)Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents (Street Graphics / Street Art) by Nicholas Ganz
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With quotes from the artists themselves to offer a true insiders perspective of the key trends and style developments that have made graffiti what it is today: a global phenomenon.
Harvesting Dreams: Hundertwasser for KidsHarvesting Dreams: Hundertwasser for Kids by Barbara Stieff
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An engaging introduction to the work of the eccentric artist, humanitarian, environmentalist and architect who dedicated his life to the beautification of the world we live in.
Visual Language for Designers: Principles for Creating Graphics That People UnderstandVisual Language for Designers: Principles for Creating Graphics That People Understand by Connie Malamed
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This book visually explores design principles that are based on the way users understand and learn from graphic information. To help us communicate more effectively and accurately with images.
Vector Graphics and Illustration: A Master Class in Digital Image-makingVector Graphics and Illustration: A Master Class in Digital Image-making by Steven Withrow
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This book is a highly illustrated but practical 'how to' manual that looks at the creative possibilities offered by software such as Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw.
The Digital Canvas: Exploring the Creative Potential of the ComputerThe Digital Canvas: Exploring the Creative Potential of the Computer by Jonathan Raimes
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A visual celebration of onscreen creativity, encompassing everything from the imaginative manipulation of basic lines, shapes, textures, colours, and even text to bold artistic statements.
Caffeine for the Creative TeamCaffeine for the Creative Team by Stefan Mumaw
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A very wordy book but full of ideas on how teams can generate effective creative ideas. It's aimed at studios but any team can benefit from the philosophy.
The Greatest Album Covers of All TimeThe Greatest Album Covers of All Time by Barry Miles
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An interesting book for people interested in graphic design and music. Looks at classic, new, unusual, special... album covers. Great photos and interesting facts. Easy read, it focuses on images.
Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students (Design Briefs)Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students (Design Briefs) by Ellen Lupton
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The lessons of Thinking with Type are applicable to typographic design wherever it is practiced: printed materials of all kinds, Web sites, TV. A companion Web site provides example exercises.
Working with Type 5: ExhibitionsWorking with Type 5: Exhibitions by Rob Carter
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A study on the use of computer-generated typography for exhibition and display design, establishing basic rules which must be mastered before they can be effectively broken.
Artists' Journal and Sketchbooks: Exploring and Creating Personal PagesArtists' Journal and Sketchbooks: Exploring and Creating Personal Pages by Lynne Perrella
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It is full of inspiration, colour, techniques, and a wow factor it will just inspire you each time you open and flick through it time after time.
Drawing from Life: The Journal as ArtDrawing from Life: The Journal as Art by Jennifer New
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Thirty-one individuals give a glimpse of their private drawings, doodles, scribbles, and stray thoughts--as recorded in uninhibited journals kept with passion and commitment.
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic DesignerStarting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer by Michael Fleishman
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If you're not already trained or experienced in illustration or design and looking for a tutorial book then this is not the book for you, it's very much aimed at those with an existing portfolio.