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DMTV Milkshake: Book Designer Michael Russem on Why “Everything Is Garbage”

Design Milk

This is, in fact, a defense of modern book design: “When we look at the books about the history of printing and typography, we’re only getting the greatest hits and that tends to give the idea that things were better back then. These are things we can see in all sorts of design, not just book design.

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8 Female Graphic Designers That’ll Rock Your Socks Off

Just Creative

The graphic design field is ever-changing, yet the rock stars of the graphic design industry are still, mainly, men. Get inspired by these rockin’ female graphic designers! Get inspired by these rockin’ female graphic designers! Her book illustrations are rich. You’re hooked!

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How Hoxton Mini Press and Here Design crafted the best-illustrated lifestyle book

Creative Boom

Hoxton Mini Press and Here Design recently scooped the best-illustrated lifestyle book at the British Book Design and Production Awards. We caught up with the publisher to hear how it crafted a winning design. In an increasingly digital world, the value of a beautiful, well-designed book can't be underestimated.

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AIGA's 50 best covers of the year are a celebration of the physicality of books

Creative Boom

Earlier this month, the American Institute of Graphic Arts revealed the winners of its 50 Books | 50 Covers Competition, and the results are an insight into how design choices celebrate the object quality of the book. As ever, though, there's always room for improvement.

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

Creative Boom

London-based graphic designer Kieron Lewis has designed a new take on W.E.B. Du Bois' 1920s magazine for black children titled The New Brownies' Book. 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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The Best Graphic Design Books to Buy

Inkbot Design

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. 100 Ideas that Changed Graphic Design. $19.99.

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'The fix starts within': new books by Radim Malinic help creatives realise their potential

Creative Boom

London design and publishing legend Radim Malinic has released not one but two new books helping creatives achieve their potential. London creative director and graphic designer Radim Malinic has a long history in publishing, and we last covered his book Pause, Breathe and Grow: Notes on mindful creative life back in 2020.

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