20 books to learn Graphic Design

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Graphic Design: A Concise History (World of Art)
1.  Graphic Design: A Concise History (World of Art) by Richard Hollis
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  "A good soruce to learn about the history of Graphic Design."
£6.96   Used & New from: £1.83
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For the Record: The Life and Work of Alex Steinweiss
2.  For the Record: The Life and Work of Alex Steinweiss by Alex Steinweiss
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  "The life and work of a design genius. Great album covers from the 40's. You'll be surprised to see how fresh and brilliant they have remained."
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Creativity for Graphic Designers
3.  Creativity for Graphic Designers by Mark Oldach
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  "This book clearly explains the creative process behind Graphic Design."
£11.04   Used & New from: £1.14
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

What is Graphic Design? (Graphic Design for the Real World)
4.  What is Graphic Design? (Graphic Design for the Real World) by Quentin Newark
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  "Modern, intelligent and interesting reflections on Graphic Design."
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Design Literacy: Understanding Graphic Design
5.  Design Literacy: Understanding Graphic Design by Stephen Heller
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  "Helpful case studies to achive a much deeper understanding of the field."
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The Non-Designer's Design Book
6.  The Non-Designer's Design Book by Robin Williams
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  "This book will be of great interest for design students."
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The ABCs of the Bauhaus: The Bauhaus and Design Theory
7.  The ABCs of the Bauhaus: The Bauhaus and Design Theory by Ellen Lupton
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  "The Bauhaus and the elements of design. This is a must-read."
£9.06   Used & New from: £2.24

Production for Graphic Designers
8.  Production for Graphic Designers by Alan Pipes
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  "Covers the production aspects of Graphic Design. Fundamental to understand and being familiar with."
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100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers: Insider Secrets from Top Designers on Working Smart and Staying Creative
9.  100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers: Insider Secrets from Top Designers on Working Smart and Staying Creative by Plazm
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  "This book reveals the making of great Graphic Design pieces. Interesting."
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Principles of Form and Design
10.  Principles of Form and Design by Wucius Wong
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  "Theorethical approach to the bassics. Highly recommended."
£24.04   Used & New from: £6.38
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Layout: Making it Fit - Finding the Right Balance Between Space and Content
11.  Layout: Making it Fit - Finding the Right Balance Between Space and Content by Carolyn Knight
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  "Easy to read and understand, will help enhance your work."
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Logo Designs That Work: Secrets for Sucessful Logo Design (That Works Series)
12.  Logo Designs That Work: Secrets for Sucessful Logo Design (That Works Series) by Lisa Silver
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  "Great compilation of logos and corporate identities."
Used & New from: £13.88
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"Pantone" Guide to Communicating with Color
13.  "Pantone" Guide to Communicating with Color by Leatrice Eiseman
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  "This book offers the basics of colour tratement. Easy to read and well written."
£16.24   Used & New from: £3.44
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Making and Breaking the Grid: A Layout Design Workshop (Graphic Design)
14.  Making and Breaking the Grid: A Layout Design Workshop (Graphic Design) by Timothy Samara
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  "Using grids, knowing the rules and how to apply them in your creations."
Used & New from: £18.00
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Elements of Typographic Style
15.  The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst
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  "This book covers the basics of typography in an easy to use format."
Used & New from: £24.78
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Paul Rand: A Designer's Art
16.  Paul Rand: A Designer's Art by Paul Rand
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  "A classic piece from one of the Greatest Designers ever."
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A Smile in the Mind: Witty Thinking in Graphic Design
17.  A Smile in the Mind: Witty Thinking in Graphic Design by Beryl McAlhone
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  "Creativity, mind and Graphic Design, all in one book. Higly recommended."
£16.21   Used & New from: £10.50
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Stop Stealing Sheep and Find Out How Type Works
18.  Stop Stealing Sheep and Find Out How Type Works by Erik Spiekermann
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  "Very popular, yet a thoughtfoul explanation of the basics of typography."
£16.02   Used & New from: £11.59
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

The Graphic Designer's Guide to Pricing, Estimating and Budgeting
19.  The Graphic Designer's Guide to Pricing, Estimating and Budgeting by Theo Stephan Williams
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  "This book helps when it comes to pricing and estimating costs for your work. Remember that it was written in the US, prices may change, but it still useful in other countries."
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Visual Thesaurus: A Quick-flip Idea Book for Graphic Designers
20.  Visual Thesaurus: A Quick-flip Idea Book for Graphic Designers by Sayles Graphic Design
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  "ideas and illustrations that will help get organized and started!"
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