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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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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Colossal

JANUARY 2, 2024

The cover of ‘Millions of Cats’ (1928), written and illustrated by Wanda Gág From familiar classics to obscure treasures, a trove of literature, art, film, and music has just become easier to access. Sheperd’s quintessential illustrations in A.A. Literary heavyweights like W.E.B. until 1928.

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Creative Boom

MAY 31, 2022

James Albon: ‘Tiktok’ by La ZEP, in Libération, 2021 (Illustrated Journalism Award Shortlist). Hopefuls for this year's V&A Illustration Awards have been whittled down even further as the shortlisted artists have recently been announced. Now in its 50th year, the V&A has established itself as a leading accolade in illustration.

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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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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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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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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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Creative Boom

MARCH 5, 2024

Since 2006, independent kids publisher Studio Anorak has taken children's magazines in bold new directions. It does this with the help of incredible designs and illustrations, and with new territories in its sights, it looks set to get bigger and better than ever. Just like any publication, Anorak has had to adapt to survive.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

And here's one that almost every freelancer can anticipate in their future: that serendipitous moment of seeing your designs on products, posters, or publications in a public space. Art director and illustrator Neil Swaab recalls: "One of the best moments was getting to see my art used as key art for a Broadway musical.

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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. They provide authors with help for illustration, photography and retouching, design and layout, editing, proofreading, printing, and delivery. Like a ray of light, books elucidate the light of knowledge.

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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

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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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

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? Brushstrokes and block colour The exhibition may be aimed at youngsters, but it still represents Jean's distinctive illustrative style, characterised by black brushstrokes and bold block colours.

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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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. It showcases the best in visual communications, from typography to illustration and everything in between. Idea Idea is a magazine about graphic design and typography published quarterly in Tokyo.

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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!”

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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

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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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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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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Colossal

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Poster design © Nicholas Rougeaux, shared with permission Chicago-based designer Nicholas Rougeux is fascinated by early encyclopedic publications, from a 17th-century Dutch manuscript dedicated to mixing watercolors to Palladio’s The Four Books of Architecture.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It's now being celebrated in a beautiful new book that promises a definitive illustrated history of the cult video game. To celebrate its cultural impact is a new book titled WipEout: Futurism by Read-Only Memory and art-directed by The Designers Republic alumni Michael C Place of Studio Build.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2022

A freelance illustrator, mural artist and designer based in Glasgow, Ida Henrich creates colourful and energetic work, often exploring social and economic issues that are close to her heart. Alongside her illustrations, Ida creates murals in and around Glasgow and is also partial to the odd cartoon and watercolour painting.

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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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Noupe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Illustrations are great pieces of art. There are so many great works out there, and we’ll be taking on some of the most influential and famous illustrators, and their works. Famous Illustrators. Since it’s been created, it’s been published in 2,600 daily newspapers in 75 countries and 21 languages. Richard Corben.

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Eye on Design

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Run by Richard Embray and Elinor Jansz, Four Corners Books is a London-based publishing house that seeks to bring art history to life. We did one book together, because Elena knew someone who was working on a book that really fit with our interests. Our books are always historical projects.

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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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Colossal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Spreading feelings of positivity and creativity out into the world is central to Reiss’ approach, especially through the medium of public art. ” Reiss is currently working on illustrations for a children’s book and organizing a monograph, highlighting work she has made over the past ten years.

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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. in May, and you can pre-order a copy from Taschen.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Accompanying each pair is an exclusive art book written and illustrated by Jeffers. As such, motifs from the publication – trees, fire, hammers, hands, and feet – decorate the vegetable-tanned leather slippers, as well as an accompanying organic cotton dust bag. "We We are not separate from nature.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 4, 2024

So, it can help to plan and block-book time away to force yourself into action. Dress warmly in layers and book a guided tour to explore Harbin's ice sculptures and local cuisine. Book accommodations early in Park City and explore the beautiful ski resorts nearby. Sounds reasonable, right? So why not act now?

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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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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 23, 2023

Top 10 Motivational Books to Ignite Your Creative Fire Life's journey is filled with twists and turns, challenges and triumphs. For creative professionals and dreamers alike, motivational books can be invaluable roadmaps that push us outside our comfort zones toward achieving our highest ambitions.

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Illustration Age

JUNE 29, 2020

We finally got our hands on the latest print edition from Directory of Illustration , released earlier this year with gorgeous cover and interior art by Lisa Perrin. Directory of Illustration is distributed free of charge to thousands of art buyers who regularly hire freelance artists and animators. – Lisa Perrin.

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Creative Review

MARCH 25, 2021

To allow members of the public to do their own pastings, they are encouraged to send in a portrait, shot in black and white, which is then printed in large format and sent back to them for free. Evolving from the Inside Out project is JR’s new book How Old Am I? ” “That’s what this book is doing.

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