25 Fantastic Art and Design Books

A Listmania! list by A. Cotton "AJR" (London UK)
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Hundertwasser: Complete Graphic Works 1951-1976
1.  Hundertwasser: Complete Graphic Works 1951-1976 by Wieland Schmied
The list author says:
  "Superb small book. A real treasure visually."
£9.74   Used & New from: £6.74
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Jeremyville Sessions: Collaborations, Customs and Projects
2.  Jeremyville Sessions: Collaborations, Customs and Projects by Systems Design Limited
The list author says:
  "Great graphics, visuals and humour."
Used & New from: £12.70
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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You are Here: Personal Geographies and Other Maps of the Imagination
3.  You are Here: Personal Geographies and Other Maps of the Imagination by Katharine Harmon
The list author says:
  "A great book showing different events, places, thoughts depicted as maps. Sounds odd, but well worth seeking out."
£10.50   Used & New from: £7.25
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Keith Haring (Art & Design)
4.  Keith Haring (Art & Design) by Germano Celant
The list author says:
  "Large format paperback with fantastic visuals. A great book if you like Haring's work or bold graphics."
Used & New from: £3.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Basics Illustration: Thinking Visually
5.  Basics Illustration: Thinking Visually by Mark Wigan
The list author says:
  "All in this set are worth looking at, but this is the best so far."
£15.27   Used & New from: £9.36
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Basics Illustration: Sequential Images
6.  Basics Illustration: Sequential Images by Mark Wigan
The list author says:
  "2nd in this series. This is worth reading but less useful if you are not doing animation/sequential stuff."
£11.66   Used & New from: £2.31
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Basics Illustration 03: Text and Image
7.  Basics Illustration 03: Text and Image by Mark 'Wigan' Williams
The list author says:
  "I love this book. Great visuals and inspiration."
£11.66   Used & New from: £8.50
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Cradle to Cradle
8.  Cradle to Cradle by Michael Braungart
The list author says:
  "Superb ecological book. My version was printed on recyclable plastic with non-toxic print."
£5.18   Used & New from: £3.58
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

High Art: A History of the Psychedelic Poster
9.  High Art: A History of the Psychedelic Poster by Ted Owen
The list author says:
  "Psychedelic posters from 60s and 70s reprinted along with interesting history of the format."
Used & New from: £33.00
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Book of Tiki
10.  The Book of Tiki by Sven Kirsten
The list author says:
  "Hawaiian chic. Everything Tiki. Visually interesting, corny and great."
Used & New from: £49.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Architectural Graphics
11.  Architectural Graphics by Francis D. K. Ching
The list author says:
  "A great book if you like drawing. Especially if you like architecture."
Used & New from: £1.90
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Business Cards 2: More Ways of Saying Hello
12.  Business Cards 2: More Ways of Saying Hello by Michael Dorrain
The list author says:
  "Now 3 volumes of this book - business cards galore. Interesting to see so many possibilites and ideas."
Used & New from: £4.55

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Sixties Design (25th Anniversary Special Edtn)
13.  Sixties Design (25th Anniversary Special Edtn) by Philippe Garner
The list author says:
  "Title says it all."
£6.74   Used & New from: £1.36

Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change
14.  Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change by Victor Papanek
The list author says:
  "Another superb ecological book about how we should design, view and live in this world."
£9.07   Used & New from: £4.95
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

DesignArt
15.  DesignArt by Alex Coles
The list author says:
  "Interesting mixture showing there really is no boundary between....design and art."
£12.34   Used & New from: £5.50

Green Architecture: The Art of Architecture in the Age of Ecology (Architecture & Design)
16.  Green Architecture: The Art of Architecture in the Age of Ecology (Architecture & Design) by James Wines
The list author says:
  "Some amazing examples of green building."
Used & New from: £3.71
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Ways of Seeing (Penguin Modern Classics)
17.  Ways of Seeing (Penguin Modern Classics) by John Berger
The list author says:
  "Useful book to get you thinking."
£6.29   Used & New from: £2.38
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

The Eco-Design Handbook: A Complete Sourcebook for the Home and Office
18.  The Eco-Design Handbook: A Complete Sourcebook for the Home and Office by Alastair Fuad-Luke
The list author says:
  "A great eco resource book demonstrating products and ideas that are environmentally friendly (or friendlier than the norm)."
Used & New from: £1.49
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Basics Design: Format
19.  Basics Design: Format by Gavin Ambrose
The list author says:
  "Book 1. Superb. Really useful. 3rd most used of the series for me."
£14.26   Used & New from: £8.75
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Basics Design: Layout
20.  Basics Design: Layout by Gavin Ambrose
The list author says:
  "Book 2 of the Ambrose and Harris series.  Second best IMO."
Used & New from: £9.25
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Basics Design: Typography
21.  Basics Design: Typography by Gavin Ambrose
The list author says:
  "Book 3 of the Ambrose and Harris series."
£15.27   Used & New from: £6.99
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Basics Design: Image
22.  Basics Design: Image by Gavin Ambrose
The list author says:
  "Book 4 of the Ambrose and Harris series."
Used & New from: £18.42
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Basics Design 05: Colour
23.  Basics Design 05: Colour by Gavin Ambrose
The list author says:
  "Book 5 of the Ambrose and Harris series."
£15.27   Used & New from: £10.84
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Basics Design: Print and Finish
24.  Basics Design: Print and Finish by Gavin Ambrose
The list author says:
  "Book 6 of the Ambrose and Harris series. Most useful of series (for me)."
£14.26   Used & New from: £9.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Basics Design 07: Grids
25.  Basics Design 07: Grids by Gavin Ambrose
The list author says:
  "Book 7 of the Ambrose and Harris series. 4th most useful for me."
£15.27   Used & New from: £10.99
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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