In this new book from one of the great authorities on graphic design, some 100 of the worlds leading graphic designers open up their private sketchbooks, giving the reader an unparalleled insight into their creative development, design philosophies and visual influences. Samples range from typographical explorations to fully fledged illustration ideas, from scrappy scribbles and eccentric handwriting to photographic collages. Contributors include such world-recognized names as Stefan Sagmeister, Christoph Niemann, Sara Fanelli, Christoph Abbrederis, Shogo Ota, Art Spiegelman, Uwe Loesch, Milton Glaser, Michael Bierut, Bruce Mau, François Chastanet and Jordi Duró. Graphic is a treasure trove of design inspiration for professionals, students or anyone engaged in the visual industries.
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'Informative and invaluable' --The Bookseller
`The calibre of creatives is impressive ... an absorbing anthology [...] offering an exhaustive collection of artists' snapshots that build to create a fascinating album'
--Paperzine
'Fascinating insight into the creative process, while images provide an equally engrossing visual journey' --Cooler
'A unique, visually intense release'
--Computer Arts
'If you are at all interested in graphic design you will love this book. It is an absolutely fabulous source of inspiration ... Highly recommended!' --Hot Brands Cool Places
'A great source of design inspiration for anyone working in graphics, illustration, or if you are just interested in graphic design.'
--The Market
`The calibre of creatives is impressive ... an absorbing anthology [...] offering an exhaustive collection of artists' snapshots that build to create a fascinating album'
--Paperzine
'Fascinating insight into the creative process, while images provide an equally engrossing visual journey' --Cooler
'A unique, visually intense release'
--Computer Arts
'If you are at all interested in graphic design you will love this book. It is an absolutely fabulous source of inspiration ... Highly recommended!' --Hot Brands Cool Places
'A great source of design inspiration for anyone working in graphics, illustration, or if you are just interested in graphic design.'
--The Market
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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You'll never know what's in a sketchbook. That's one of the surprises for opening them.
In this thick 352-page paperback, 110 artists and designers are featured. A lot of graphic designers are unfamiliar to me but I do spot a few illustrators like Gary Baseman, James Jean (he seems to be in a lot of sketchbook collections), infographics maestro Nigel Holmes, John Cuneo.
The illustrative style is incredibly varied and the drawing subjects random. The work featured range from scrappy sketches to photographic collages. Each is a snapshot of the artist's mind. However the sketches are nothing like the commercial work the artists do, with the exception of a few. Compared to other sketchbook collections, this book is less illustrative in the sense that the drawings are more doodle-like.
The commentary is concise, sure, but could have been longer for more reading pleasure. The websites of all the artists are included at the back of the book.
If you're not into any specific subjects and like doodles, you might like this book.
There are two publishers for this book namely The Monacelli Press and Thames & Hudson. The editions are priced differently, but should contain the same content. On Amazon UK, Thames & Hudson's edition is much cheaper.
In this thick 352-page paperback, 110 artists and designers are featured. A lot of graphic designers are unfamiliar to me but I do spot a few illustrators like Gary Baseman, James Jean (he seems to be in a lot of sketchbook collections), infographics maestro Nigel Holmes, John Cuneo.
The illustrative style is incredibly varied and the drawing subjects random. The work featured range from scrappy sketches to photographic collages. Each is a snapshot of the artist's mind. However the sketches are nothing like the commercial work the artists do, with the exception of a few. Compared to other sketchbook collections, this book is less illustrative in the sense that the drawings are more doodle-like.
The commentary is concise, sure, but could have been longer for more reading pleasure. The websites of all the artists are included at the back of the book.
If you're not into any specific subjects and like doodles, you might like this book.
There are two publishers for this book namely The Monacelli Press and Thames & Hudson. The editions are priced differently, but should contain the same content. On Amazon UK, Thames & Hudson's edition is much cheaper.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By M. Kelly
Format:Paperback
I've been looking for something like this as a resource to show students for years. Seymour Chwast, Marian Bantjes, Ed Fella and many others give us a glimpse into the preparatory ideas, doodles, notes and experiments which sometimes precede more finished pieces,
other times are stand alone ideas. A complete treasure chest and a snip at £13!
other times are stand alone ideas. A complete treasure chest and a snip at £13!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Jonathan Kettleborough
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I'm not a designer but sometimes I see a book which looks so interesting that I just want to look at it over and over again. Graphic is one such book.
With hundreds of images taken from dozens of the World's best designers, this book provides an insight into the inner workings of the designers, the materials they like to use and the manner in which they capture and store their ideas.
I purchased this book just for the joy of looking at it and I've yet to be disappointed.
With hundreds of images taken from dozens of the World's best designers, this book provides an insight into the inner workings of the designers, the materials they like to use and the manner in which they capture and store their ideas.
I purchased this book just for the joy of looking at it and I've yet to be disappointed.
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Really fantastic buy!
This was a gift for graphic designer son who really loves the content. He is 43 so holds a lot of information for all ages. Really great buy, thank you.
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Graphic designer's sketchbook
Thank you, great packaging arrive safe and very quick! Just as described, super graphic design book a real insight into how these artists are inspired. Excellent service.
Published 17 months ago by Kate
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Good book at a good price
I mainly got this book in order to have a peak into some of the great and well known minds in the graphic design industry. Read more
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well a little dissapointed to say the least
When reading reviews and information about this book i was so excited. the problem is i thought i was seeing GRAPHIC DESIGN. Read more
Published 18 months ago by LivLifeGraphics
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Awesome book
I would really recommend this book, as the variety within it is huge unlike a lot of things out there, that seem to stick with one type of design style. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Watkins
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A colourful survey of designers' sketchbooks.
Few people get to see inside the sketchbooks of designers and illustrators. We normally only see the final product on the pages of our books and magazines. Read more
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