Graphic Design in the Twentieth Century
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A new edition of this seminal survey on the history of graphic design in the twentieth century.
Richard Hollis Book order (chronological)
This author works as a graphic and book designer, collaborating closely with clients from a small studio to realize their visions. His approach avoids a singular style, with each project acquiring its own unique form. He aims to engage the reader or viewer through technical means, which he effectively leverages thanks to his printing experience. Beyond design, he also writes and lectures on design history.
Ways of seeing
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Contains seven essays. Three of them use only pictures. Examines the relationship between what we see and what we know.
Swiss Graphic Design
The Origins and Growth of an International Style, 1920-1965
- 271 pages
- 10 hours of reading
By the 1950s, Switzerland had developed a distinct graphic language and a unique style of graphic design. This book gives an account of this period in graphic design history, setting the stylistic developments into the social & cultural context of the times.
Advertising and the Artist
- 156 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Under the professional name Ashley, Ashley Havinden (1903-1973) was one of the most successful advertising artists and designers working in Britain in the 20th century. This book marks the centenary of Havinden's birth and draws extensively upon material donated from Havinden's estate.
Graphic Design: A Concise History
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Covers a wide range of graphic design including film, magazines and posters. Also cover techniques used such as airbrushing and computer generated images
