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10 must-read graphic design books for 2024

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock Get inspired, encounter new ideas and refresh your design skills with our curated list of 10 books every graphic designer should read this year. And there's nothing like sitting down with a good book to gain insights, ideas, and guidance from some of the profession's most respected authorities.

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New book celebrates the brand that changed British football forever

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And this fascinating journey has now been chronicled in a commemorative, limited-edition, coffee table-style book, titled Admiral 50 Years of the Replica Shirt. The book is a partnership between football design studio Glory Studio , Admiral Sports and Halcyon Publishing. Timely release To Lee, the new book comes at the perfect time.

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

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Spread from the latest Type 01 magazine. Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. When was the last time you read a printed magazine? Eye Magazine Eye Magazine delves deep into the world of graphic design and visual culture.

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Ian Morris on what it takes to be a successful children's book illustrator

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Award-winning children's book illustrator Ian Morris reveals how he broke into the industry, why he prefers older artists, and what he keeps in mind when drawing for young audiences. In terms of picture books, though, it was a copy of The Last of the Sky Pirates illustrated by Chris Riddell, which caught his eye at first. "If

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Why TYPEONE magazine is a must-read for graphic designers

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All photography by Yeshen Venema TYPEONE magazine isn't just a beautifully designed print publication; it's also full of key insights about the evolving interaction between typography and graphic design. And there are many blogs and online magazines, including Creative Boom, that can help. Issue 02 of TYPEONE magazine.

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Kieron Lewis updates The Brownies' Book to inspire a new generation of black children

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Du Bois' 1920s magazine for black children titled The New Brownies' Book. Du Bois released the first-ever magazine for African-American youth. Named The Brownies' Book, the publication was filled with empowering stories of black role models and inspirational art, stories, letters and activities.

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10 excellent books for illustrators to inspire and help refine skills

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock Boost your abilities and raise your earning power with the best art books on the market. So whether you need to boost your skills in life drawing, CG sculpting or paints and oils, there are a ton of books on the market to guide you through. But you have to know the fundamentals first.