Thanks for reading. Many, many people ask me... "Please recommend a basic set of books for the graphic designer."
      I believe this collection to be an essential set of books for both the starter and the practicing professional. These, coupled with the New York Art Director's Club annuals, and the Print Magazine Regional annuals will give you a good, basic design bookshelf.
      My "Design Mind" bibliography will expand and broaden your design intelligence -- and the "Business of Design" bibliography is essential for the self-employed designer as well as many in the corporate or agency design world. If you lean toward typography, you'll want to see my Typography Recommendations page.

Robin Williams Design Workshop - by Robin Williams, John Tollett... This is the design workshop book I would have designed if I were an author! This is the one I recommend when asked: "What book should I get as a starter?" It's beautifully written and illustrated in the best Williams and Tollett tradition - Paperback: 280 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.65 x 9.03 x 9.02, Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1st edition (October 20, 2000) Price: $27.99
 
Designers in Handcuffs - by Pat Matson Knapp, Lisa Buchanan (Designer)... I read this book and experienced so many rushes of deja vous I couldn't believe it! It's interesting how so many in the design profession experience similar situations, and cope with them in similar ways. While Pat Knapp has done a wonderful job putting this book together, I suspect she has no idea how much truth is contained therein. - Hardcover: 192 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.86 x 7.02 x 5.28 Publisher: How Design Books; (March 2003) Price: $20.99
 
Graphic Design Basics - by Amy E. Arntson... GRAPHIC DESIGN BASICS is a fantastic book for the beginning designer as well as the seasoned veteran. Beginners get a well-rounded, step-by-step design course, and the pro gets a refreshing shot-in-the-arm. A complete basic design course. - Paperback: 256 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.50 x 10.00 x 8.00 Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 4th edition (August 30, 2002) Check links
 
A Type Primer - by John Kane... This is a wonderful book -- one of the few which gives proper homage to the art and craft of typography. This is such a good book I've recommended it as the text for my "Introduction to Typography" class at JMU"
Fred Showker, DTG Magazine, adjunct instructor, James Madison University - Paperback: 196 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.50 x 10.00 x 6.88; Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1st edition (September 12, 2002) Price: $42.00
 
Creative Sparks - by Jim Krause... True to form, here comes the latest book from Jim Krause with a playful collection of rock-solid advice, thought-provoking concepts, suggestions and exercises is sure to stimulate the creative, innovative thinking that designers need to do their jobs well. (Coming Soon!) - Hardcover: 312 pages; Publisher: How Design Books; (September 2003) Price: $17.49
 
Layout Index: Brochure, Web Design, Poster, Flyer, Advertising, Page Layout, Newsletter, Stationery Index - by Jim Krause... Idea Index kick-started a revolution in graphic design books, unique in size, feel, and most important -- wealth of ideas. Don't design without it! - Paperback: 311 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.91 x 6.10 x 4.76; Publisher: North Light Books; (May 2001) Price: $16.09
 
Idea Index: Graphic Effects and Typographic Treatments - by Jim Krause... Like most of Jim's books, this collection of eye candy is always a great addition to the well-rounded graphic designer's bookshelf. Perfect for instant ideas in the studio, at home, or on the road! - Paperback: 312 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.06 x 6.15 x 4.79 Publisher: North Light Books; 1st edition (July 2000) Price: $16.09
 
Color Index: Over 1100 Color Combinations - by Jim Krause... Fabulous book... the one Mr. Pixelsmith uses in his "Web Color" column in Web Design Review. Includes HEX, CYMK, Hues and other basics. - Paperback: 357 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.07 x 5.86 x 4.90 Publisher: How Design Books Price: $16.79
 
Getting It Printed - by Mark Beach, Eric Kenly... This book could easily be the text book for a graphic arts production course in a college or technical school venue. It is an essential text for all those working in the visual communications and publishing fields -- particularly those without formal training. - Paperback: 208 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.49 x 10.89 x 8.53 Publisher: North Light Books; 3rd edition Price: $23.09
 
Production for Graphic Designers (2nd Edition) - by Alan Pipes... This book stands up well against most other "Production" books we've seen over the past five years. Production books are a rarity, and this one is a leader until something else comes along. - Paperback: 240 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.45 x 10.98 x 8.48; Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2nd edition (October 23, 1997) Check links
 
Great Production by Design - by Connie Sidles, Constance J. Sidles... A bit oldish, but essential info on producing pre-press files, choosing the right paper, learning to read color bars, designing for binding, and achieving desired colors. - Paperback: 144 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.50 x 11.25 x 8.75 Publisher: North Light Books; (July 1998) Price: $16.09
 
Pocket Guide to Digital Printing - by Frank Cost... Although published in 1996, this guide still offers a substantial and authoritative collection of information available on digital printing -- pagination, color reproduction, hardware and software, press technology, work flow issues, output and service bureaus and more - Paperback: 228 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.51 x 7.46 x 4.48 Publisher: Delmar Learning; 1 edition (July 31, 1996) Check links
 

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