Creative Boom

MARCH 8, 2022

According to the Publishers Association, most senior roles in publishing are held by women. Publishing, however, is different – at least on the surface. Looking at The Week's 'Ten best business books of 2021', only two are written by women, one of which is co-authored by a man. Wider barriers in business.

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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

MARCH 8, 2023

NFTs may be on the wane, but mashing up the digital and physical still holds a lot of promise, as this innovative book project demonstrates. Generative artist Matt DesLauriers weaves together art, programming and technology to build playful, creative projects for public installations, print media, and the web.

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Creative Boom

MAY 7, 2024

Brooklyn-based illustrator and visual artist Pepita Sandwich explores the multifaceted role of crying in her new book The Art of Crying: The Healing Power of Tears. When we last spoke to Pepita about the benefit of crying , she hinted that she was working on a book about it, and now it's finally here.

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

Now you can enjoy browsing some of their favourite shots in their highly-anticipated new book, Happytecture. Now you can enjoy some of their favourite artworks in a new book courtesy of Counter Print. Their work has also graced advertising campaigns, festival posters, and book covers.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

You don't have to be a fan of Pulp to enjoy this gorgeously designed book: if you're nostalgic for the '90s or just a fan of great design, you'll love it, too. Quite frankly, this book is so beautifully designed that even if you're not interested in Pulp or 90s culture, you'll fall in love with it. "The Photograph by Paul Burgess.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 10, 2024

A new book celebrates the architecture of Hong Kong public housing in the 1950s-1980s. During the 1950s-1980s, when the colony was under British rule, public housing embraced the modernist architectural approach, and Hong Kong initiated mass housing projects that dramatically redefined urban living. Weird, isn't it?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 10, 2023

This new book reflects on two decades of creativity, but it's also about looking forward to the future, as the Sydney-based platform explains. The release of its new anniversary book, Semi Permanent 20 years Forward & Back puts the record straight, in beautiful fashion. And Semi Permanent, too, is firmly facing forwards.

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Colossal

DECEMBER 30, 2023

” All images © the artists, courtesy of Chronicle Books, shared with permission In 1920, sociologist and activist W.E.B. Du Bois published the first issue of The Brownies’ Book , a “monthly magazine for children of the sun.” Brown and artist and children’s book creator Charly Palmer.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Photographer Brian Griffin has collaborated with paper specialists Fedrigoni Group and design studio The Cafeteria to publish Mode, an incredible new photo book containing unseen images of Depeche Mode taken in the 1980s. Printed by Pression , Mode is a highly-anticipated release that started as a Kickstarter campaign.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

We chatted to the authors – Margit Erb, the founder and director of the Saul Leiter Foundation, and Michael Parillo, its associate director – to discover why Leiter's work is so important, how they put the book together and why his images still speak to us today. There were no books. Who was Saul Leiter? But there was no internet.

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HONGKIAT

JUNE 6, 2023

If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you already have a manuscript or a book idea in mind. In the current era, self-publishing is easier than ever, making the most challenging aspect of becoming an established author the task of deciding on a topic to write about. In novels, this section is sometimes placed at the end of the book.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The 26 Best Books for Creative Business Owners Hey there, fellow creative entrepreneurs! That's why I've curated a list of the best books for creative business owners like you and me. That's why I've curated a list of the best books for creative business owners like you and me. The Best Books for Creative Business Thinking 1.

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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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Colossal

JANUARY 2, 2024

On January 1, thousands of books, films, plays, artworks, sound recordings, and more entered the public domain , which means they may be used freely without compensating or needing to obtain permission from the owner. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

And so, whether you're relaxing on a beach, sitting in the garden, or killing time on planes, trains and automobiles, there's nothing better than burying yourself in a good book. And this unique, wide-ranging book celebrates the latter in all their glory. This book aims to right the balance and tells a compelling tale.

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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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Creative Boom

MARCH 5, 2024

Since 2006, independent kids publisher Studio Anorak has taken children's magazines in bold new directions. Just like any publication, Anorak has had to adapt to survive. The publishers we work with understand our ethos and look after our titles really well, so we are very lucky! " They grow up so fast. she laughs.

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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 5, 2022

Now her best work is being shared in a new book. Now a thrilling new book, published by Prestel, brings that era back to glorious life. The book brilliantly evokes the action, adventure, and artistic anarchy of this exciting period. LAC with his black book, Lower East Side, 1982. CAR WASH by CEY, 1982.

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Logo Design Love

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Helios Publishing House is a full-service publisher in Moscow, selling publications of various types. Like a ray of light, books elucidate the light of knowledge. The symbol combines both images: the sun and an open book.” In Ancient Greek mythology, Helios is the god and personification of the sun.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Top 10 Best Design Books to Kickstart Your Career. Why do we need design books? You may wonder why design books matter so much for your career. Design books are for everyone. Whether a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll find a wealth of knowledge and inspiration in these books. Best Design Books for Beginners.

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Creative Boom

JULY 6, 2023

Split into ten categories, including Advertising, Editorial and Children's Books, the World Illustration Awards crown 20 category winners, with two overall winners selected by a 30-strong jury in a special ceremony in September. We hope this year's selection inspires commissioners, illustrators, and the public.

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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. Sale Bestseller No.

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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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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

MAY 31, 2022

Celebrating excellence in student and published illustration, the shortlisted work covers a range of styles and subjects. This year's awards cover work published in 2020 and 2021, with a record number of over 1,440 entries competing for prize money of up to £8,000. Book Cover Award Shortlist. Published by Flying Eye, 2021.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

French illustrator and graphic designer Malika Favre has been impressing audiences for years with her minimalist work for publications such as The New Yorker, Vogue, and Vanity Fair. This eye for beauty reduced to its simplest form can be found in the design of the book itself.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents. The artists on their books have been honoured with over 840 awards for excellence, aided several advertising clients in setting sales records, and helped publishers sell millions of books.

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Eye on Design

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Much of the work we do as designers, publishers, and artists remain mystified to our peers and the community at large. As a designer and artist myself, and as someone who has been in and out of the realm of independent publishing, I wanted to lift the veil and ask practical questions to independent publishers about how they make it work.

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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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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. This book focuses on what design is and does and what it should be and do. $19.99.

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Eye on Design

JULY 13, 2022

Of all media, the book is perhaps the most enduring. Continually outliving the narratives about the demise of publishing, how people don’t read, and the end of print, books are more popular than ever. In many ways, books have become brands all their own. How has social media changed literature and publishing?

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We And The Color

JULY 9, 2021

How Design Makes Us Think: And Feel and Do Things, a book by graphic designer Sean Adams and published by Princeton Architectural Press. Feel free to click on the following link to get further information about this fine publication. Below you can get a sneak peek of the book. Buy on Amazon. Buy on Amazon.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 29, 2021

Titled Superheroes: Inspiring Stories of Secret Strength, the comic-style publication aims to address the lack of representation in children’s books.

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Eye on Design

JUNE 8, 2021

We think Chicago based bookstore Inga offers some of the most interesting graphic design titles out there, and we’re always excited to see what new independent and self-published books they have in stock. Malia [ Haines-Stewart] , Alan [ Medina], and I met at a book fair in 2017, which I guess was some kind of foreshadowing.

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