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“Books remain stubbornly, thrillingly relevant”: the enduring value of book design

Design Week

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) has been judging books by their covers for over 100 years. The annual competition was originally known as Fifty Books of the Year, and jurors focused on the “construction of the book and the printed page”, its current organiser Heather Strelecki tells Design Week.

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Delve into the uncharted history of book covers from the Arab world

Creative Review

Designer: Helmi Eltuni; Publisher: Al Shrouk Creative Review: Tell us about your background and how you got into design. Moe Elhossieny: I studied fine and graphic arts and graduated with a BA from the faculty of fine arts in Egypt back in 2009.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

From architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators, Women Design profiles a selection of the most dynamic female designers from the modern era, showcasing their finest work and celebrating their enduring influence. Buy the book. Buy the book. And here’s the book to explain it.