With the world's economy in a slump and the ongoing war on terrorism, there is a heightened awareness in the world community of the numerous issues that both directly and indirectly affect our lives. Increasingly, people are feeling powerless and excluded because they have no voice. Designers, however, do have a voice. They are among the most influential bystanders because their skills enable them to communicate a message easily through the internet or through posters and print. A picture is worth a thousand words, and designers have used this adage to their advantage for years by creating simple, yet powerful designs that immediately convey the message to the viewer. "The Design of Dissent" focuses on graphic work that designers have made as a result of social and political concerns. The timing is certainly ripe as the world flares up in opposition on so many important issues, and the work featured in the book will both confront these issues and inspire the reader.
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To many, Milton Glaser is the embodiment of American graphic design. He co-founded the revolutionary Pushpin Studios, founded New York Magazine with Clay Felker, established Milton Glaser, Inc. and teamed up with Walter Bernard to form the publication design firm WBMG. His artwork has been featured in exhibits worldwide, including one-man shows at both the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He lives in New York City.
Mirko Iliæ, born in Bosnia, illustrated and art-directed posters, record covers and comics in Europe before moving to the US in 1986. He has served as art director for the international edition of Time and the New York Times Op-Ed pages. In 1995, he established Mirko Iliæ Corp., graphic design and 3-D computer graphics and motion picture title studio. Iliæ has taught at Cooper Union and the School of Visual Arts.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By iamaweasel
Format:Paperback
I have to concur with the only other reviewer - this is a wonderful book giving a scattergun coverage of the graphics of dissent.
It's eclectic too, using exemplars of `dissent' from all around the world and for me, being personally heavily inclined towards Eastern Europe, a great smattering of Americana. The annotations to the contents are pithy and precise and tease one to look further into the subject(s).
Beautifully presented and full of humour and insight.
And I love that the contents is in the back, where the index should be: dissent rules!
It's eclectic too, using exemplars of `dissent' from all around the world and for me, being personally heavily inclined towards Eastern Europe, a great smattering of Americana. The annotations to the contents are pithy and precise and tease one to look further into the subject(s).
Beautifully presented and full of humour and insight.
And I love that the contents is in the back, where the index should be: dissent rules!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By "danjp123"
Format:Hardcover
Anyone interested in graphics and/or politics....maybe even if these things don't interest you, will appreciate this book.
I say "excellently and thoughtfully collected and constructed", for these reasons. Although there is very much a modern and liberal stance in the collection, the pictures are left to do the talking- with explanations which are kept simple but informative. The examples are all high quality- and graphics from both view points in some issues are included- such as the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Of course the best thing about this book, and quite rightly the focus, is the graphics. As you would expect, there are so many different approaches taken and so many styles and media used. It proves that both the bleak and the hopeful, both the subtle and the stark can be equally honest, striking and effective.
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Design of Dissent
5 Aug 2005
By S. Fern
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Format:Hardcover
Milton Glaser, Mirko Iilic & Tjony Kusner have put together a visually powerful book. The posters were drawn from individuals and groups around the world and encompass artwork from the 1960's to the present. They express a broad spectrum of concerns from many viewpoints.
Mr. Glaser has stated in an interview "the general perception I have is that design can function in culture and has a social role that cannot be only about selling goods". This is certainly true of the design art found in this book. The brief accompanying text to each poster adds to the reader's appreciation and is often invaluable to understanding the meaning of some posters that use language or symbols the reader may not be familiar with.
This is not a "coffee-table" book. The impact of the images and messages are direct, dramatic, sometimes humorous, and often very intense. You don't have to be a graphic designer to appreciate this book. If you believe as Mr. Glaser does that "dissent protects democracy", this book is worth a long look.
Mr. Glaser has stated in an interview "the general perception I have is that design can function in culture and has a social role that cannot be only about selling goods". This is certainly true of the design art found in this book. The brief accompanying text to each poster adds to the reader's appreciation and is often invaluable to understanding the meaning of some posters that use language or symbols the reader may not be familiar with.
This is not a "coffee-table" book. The impact of the images and messages are direct, dramatic, sometimes humorous, and often very intense. You don't have to be a graphic designer to appreciate this book. If you believe as Mr. Glaser does that "dissent protects democracy", this book is worth a long look.
32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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19 May 2005
By Eric Schmider
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Format:Hardcover
This book is packed with powerful images that are beautiful, but sometimes difficult to look at. That being said, you can't help getting lost in them. The images come from an endless number of countries and address a wide variety of issues with text that briefly explains the issue and the work itself. It's so captivating because you can quickly get the information you need and then concentrate on the work. The design is equally amazing and even includes a flip book half-way through. If you buy one book this year - buy this one because you'll learn a lot about what's going on in this world - especially things you don't hear on the news.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Large size, full color, smart thinking in text, a gem of a book
26 Nov 2007
By Robert David STEELE Vivas
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I bought this book for my son last year, and ended up reading it and going through it myself as I start to think more about collective intellligence, five minds, group IQ and such. Dissent and diversity are so important to all of us, that I am moved to suggest this book--which Amazon is offering at a price way below its actual value--as the perfect Christmas present for any college student or any adult.
Start at the end of the book, with the interview of Milton Glaser by Steven Hellor, "Dissenting Conditions," and the directory of contributors.
I think this book is a classic work, and I hope the publisher will issue an updated or follow on version at least every five years.
This is a GEM of a book.
See also:
Forbidden Knowledge: From Prometheus to Pornography
Five Minds for the Future
Group Genius: The Creative Power of Collaboration
The Tao of Democracy: Using Co-Intelligence to Create a World That Works for All
Start at the end of the book, with the interview of Milton Glaser by Steven Hellor, "Dissenting Conditions," and the directory of contributors.
I think this book is a classic work, and I hope the publisher will issue an updated or follow on version at least every five years.
This is a GEM of a book.
See also:
Forbidden Knowledge: From Prometheus to Pornography
Five Minds for the Future
Group Genius: The Creative Power of Collaboration
The Tao of Democracy: Using Co-Intelligence to Create a World That Works for All
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