Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Saul Leiter: The Centennial Retrospective presents the full spectrum of his artistic output for the first time, including rare and previously unpublished material. There were no books. Turning point With Erb's help, Leiter began working on a book of his colour photographs in 1996. Who was Saul Leiter? But there was no internet.

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the best books for graphic designers in 2023. Whether you’re starting or have been in the industry for years, there are a variety of books you can reference. Many of these don’t make it to other best graphic design book compilations, but we deem they’re still worthy of your attention.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

These winners were selected by an independent jury from a shortlist of 200 projects, drawn from over 5,000 entries from 84 countries, and announced at an online ceremony presented by renowned illustrator Lauren Child and a host of special guest presenters. New Talent Overall Winner: FETCH! Want to enter for next year?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

In a new book by Manami Okazaki, the bond between the two is explored via quirky imagery and 'visually driven' design. Released by independent publisher Prestel, Japan's Best Friend is a fun and stunning photography book that takes readers on a tour of what makes dogs so important to Japan.

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Eye on Design

JUNE 3, 2021

The idea of crowdfunding books on design is no longer a new concept. Since its inception in 2009, Kickstarter has hosted approximately 3,700 campaigns centered around art books, with an estimated 500 specifically about design. That is when he realized there were other “ignored areas of publishing” that he might be able to tap into.

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Just Creative

APRIL 20, 2023

If you want to learn new skills and techniques, choosing the best book to learn drawing is crucial. These best books not only help you in learning the skills and techniques you need but also offer inspiration for your own drawing practice. Before buying a drawing book for yourself, you must ensure why are you buying it.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 10, 2024

A new book celebrates the architecture of Hong Kong public housing in the 1950s-1980s. Now, a new hardback book by Zupagrafika, an independent publisher, author and design studio based in Poznań, Poland, celebrates this era in style. And you don't just get to read about it but also get hands-on through foldout models.

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Creative Boom

MAY 25, 2022

And now he's set to release 36 years' worth of images in a new self-published book. To coincide with this half-centennial, photographer Joth Shakerley has released a self-published book that documents the beautiful, tender moments of real human connection at Rainbow Gatherings.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 17, 2023

Illustrator Aysha Tengiz has made her picture book debut with Baboo the Unusual Bee. Written by radio presenter Lliana Bird, it tells the story of a pink bee struggling to find its place in the world. There was a lot of play and freedom working on the book," she adds. Ever felt like you don't belong?

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Just Creative

AUGUST 3, 2020

Logo Lounge is the most respected and best-selling logo design book series in the world and I’m happy to share that 5 logos of mine were selected to be published in the upcoming Logo Lounge Volume 12, which is my 10th consecutive Logo Lounge book feature. This marks my 58th logo published in their amazing book series.

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Creative Boom

JULY 6, 2023

Presented by The Association of Illustrators in partnership with the Directory of Illustration (USA), the World Illustration Awards are an annual celebration of the best talent in the field of illustration. We look at some of the contenders for this year's prize, with all hopeful entrants available to view via a new online showcase.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

15+ Best Design Thinking Books to Read Design thinking is more than just a buzzword in today's fast-paced world. And what better way to explore this fascinating subject than by diving into some of the best design thinking books out there? It's like they're sucking your life out with each page you turn. Let's dive in!

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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

All images © DelMonico Books, shared with permission “Historically, books about contemporary Native and Indigenous art have often been composed of academic essays illustrated with artworks by Indigenous makers,” Jeffrey Gibson ( previously ) says in the introduction to An Indigenous Present.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Top 10 Best Books On Branding Design & Identity. Today, I will help you pick the best books on Branding design and identity. These books can be a great starting point if you're getting into this topic or an excellent refresher for experienced designers. Top 10 Best Books On Branding. 1 – Building a StoryBrand.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Brazilian photographer's second book is a love poem to the Basque Country that's all about "observing closer". In 2018, Roberto published his first book, Inside Japan , which presented a different perspective on the Asian nation's cities. You can make yourself by looking at the photographs.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Now, in her upcoming book Why Design Matters , the best conversations from the series are collected together to inspire and educate readers. With her personable presenting style and enlightening conversations, it's no surprise that the podcast has become a hit with creatives from all walks of life.

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Eye on Design

AUGUST 23, 2021

Torrey Peters’s Detransition, Baby (designed by Random House’s Rachel Ake Keuch ) has been one of the most consequential pieces of mainstream fiction to publish this year: a modern relationship story that offers a view into urban trans culture. Three books that exemplify the “frappuccino unicorn” trend.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 28, 2023

5 Best Web Design Books for Website Development Are you an aspiring web designer looking to enhance your skills and create stunning, user-friendly websites? Books have always been a valuable resource for learning and gaining in-depth knowledge about any subject; web design is no exception.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The Best Graphic Design Books to Buy. I recently updated one of the more popular posts on the blog entitled the best books for Logo Designers and thought a corresponding page of the best Graphic Design books could be helpful. I'm excited to present this series because I've always loved looking at historical design.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 3, 2024

Photography by Kate Shanasy Photography by Kate Shanasy The exhibition is accompanied by a new NGV Kids book, Who Lives in the Sea? His practice encompasses painting, illustration, photography, video, costume, installations, books, posters, and clothing.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Yearbook of Type #6 2022/23 is a great collection of new typefaces to help you find the right one whether you’re browsing the book or quickly peeping through the index, which neatly sorts typefaces by class, designer, and font foundry. All typefaces and font families are presented on a double-page spread.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. We present a selection of the best titles on sale today. Idea Idea is a magazine about graphic design and typography published quarterly in Tokyo. Spread from the latest Type 01 magazine.

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Eye on Design

DECEMBER 27, 2021

I treasured these books because they opened a world up to me, providing a path into the profession I’d eventually enter. Almost 20 years later, working in a city alongside other designers, my love for design books has not waned. It may have even increased, as books continue to open up new insights into both this field and my own work.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 8, 2023

Top 10 Best Logo Design Books for Designers Logos are the cornerstone of a brand's visual identity , distilling a company's essence into a symbolic mark that evokes recognition and trust at a glance. Other books delve deeply into theory, revealing the psychology and aesthetics that separate great logos from the mediocre.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 20, 2022

From the book and series, Post Truth © George Byrne. In his new edition of Post Truth, George presents his most fantastical images of the city. But in Post Truth, which is an expanded edition of a previous release of the book, he brings together 68 of his favourite images of LA. George says his iPhone soon became his sketchbook.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Below, you’ll find our staff’s favorite art books published this year, from artist monographs, surveys, and historical reflections to prove that art really does make the world a better place. The book also coincides with the artists’s first major museum survey, which is currently on tour across the U.S.,

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 9, 2024

The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills As a designer, expanding your knowledge is crucial for professional growth. With so many design books out there, it can take time to identify the true gems worth investing your time into reading. These books strongly introduce the key principles and practices all designers should know.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2023

It's been 30 years since Neville Brody last published a monograph, and it's safe to say a hell of a lot's changed in that time – in his career, in the design industry, and in creativity more widely. The Graphic Language of Neville Brody, cover The Graphic Language of Neville Brody, cover Why did you decide to publish the new book now?

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Colossal

APRIL 26, 2023

All images © Taschen Six years after the release of a monumental compendium of Dutch birds, the publisher and naturalist Jan Christiaan Sepp (1739-1811) shifted his focus from avians to geology. The Book of Marble will be available in the U.S. A forthcoming release from Taschen reproduces Sepp’s monumental work in its entirety.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2022

And with a title as evocative as that, the task of designing the book's cover was a dream come true for fan and friend Gordon Reid. A one-line text which read 'do you want to design my new book cover'? Ballard especially given the book's title. Those book covers are amazing and instantly set the scene for the book.

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Creative Review

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Like many a great project, NYC Storefronts was born from the creative limitations that lockdown presented. Authored by New York-based illustrator Joel Holland, and recently published as a book by Prestel, the series of over 200 drawings features the façades of shops all over the Big Apple.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Based on the story by the leading Chinese children's book author Liao Xiaoqin, this series of images portrays the folktales associated with different solar terms, from the Spring lady to the Summer auntie, and from the Winter old man to everything in between," she tells Creative Boom.

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Creative Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Superheroes: Inspiring Stories of Secret Strength is a new book celebrating contemporary figures in the spotlight along with everyday heroes such as NHS workers. “It didn’t even occur to me that I was capable of illustrating a whole book!” “I want this book to be for you what the old-school Channel U was for me.”

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Spine Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

For the first time in its decades of existence, the Washington State-based independent press Empty Bowl has published the work of an Asian American female author. Virga is Pai’s eleventh collection of work, and her first full-length book of poetry in eight years. By the beginning of 2021, she knew she had enough poems for a book.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 15, 2023

The 5 Best Product Management Books to Read Hey there, fellow product managers and aspiring product management enthusiasts! Look no further because today, we're diving into the world of product management books guaranteed to empower you on your journey. But why books, you may ask?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 3, 2023

And most recently, the agency partnered with Noma on a lushly designed art book, Noma 2.0: Credit: Noma / Gretel Credit: Noma / Gretel Credit: Noma / Gretel Gretel partnered with Noma and Artisan Publishers, leading the art direction and design of the book. The book as an object has a real presence.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 16, 2023

The 6 Best Books on Branding & Identity Design Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of branding and identity design? Picture this: a collection of the best books on branding and identity design handpicked just for you. And that's precisely where these six books come into play. ” Great question!

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