Best Design Books - a list by adrianapulido

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Great design books are too much fun! Can't keep track of which ones I want so hopefully this list will help.

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LOGO (paperback edition)

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This is THE logo bible. It's a great reference for contemporary logo design. The book has over 1300 logos placed in 75 categories. To emphasize the actual logos they are mainly shown in black and white. A must for any designer.

Updated Jul 17, 2009

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Hand Job: A Catalog of Type

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Don't be turned off by the title of this book! It is an extremely fun catalog of typefaces. All the fonts are designed by hand by some of the best designers out there.

Updated Jul 17, 2009

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Over and Over: A Catalog of Hand-Drawn Patterns: Michael Perry: Books

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Every time I like through this book I want to tear out each page and paste it in my inspiration notebook. Another Mike Perry catalog but this time it's hand-drawn patterns. Total eye candy!

Updated Jul 17, 2009

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Fingerprint: The Art of Using Hand-Made Elements in Graphic Design: Chen Design Associates

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Great book that addresses the tendencies of today's designers to mix the digital with the hand-made. Each project featured is able to communicate what it intends to. Inside the book you'll be able to find methods such as screenprinting, collage, illustration, and letterpress.

Updated Jul 17, 2009

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VINTAGE FABRIC BOOK

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I love patterns especially vintage ones so when I saw this collection of vintage fabric patterns, I freaked! I no longer have to store my scraps in boxes because now I have them in a neat little book on my shelf. Great gift for fashion lovers!

Updated Jul 17, 2009

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contemporary ceramics design: handled with care - book

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Amazing catalog of contemporary ceramic and porcelain artists. Features 180 brilliant pieces made by artists from 35 different countries. This book is limited edition and numbered by hand--only 1,000 printed!

Updated Jul 21, 2009

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MANUFRACTURED ART BOOK

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Awesome book about the use of everyday objects in art. The movement started with Marcel Duchamp signing a urinal and calling it art. The impacts of the urinal still resonate in art making today.

Updated Jul 21, 2009

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Mexico 68

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I got this gift as a graduation present from someone that clearly knows me very well. It's a book about all the design that went into the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. It's amazing to see how much work went into the event. Would recommend this anyone interested in design and/or Olympics.

Updated Jul 21, 2009

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Eat Love: Food Concepts by Eating-Designer Marije Vogelzang

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When I first saw this book I thought it was a cookbook but it's actually far from it. It's a collection of "pieces" made by "eating designer" Marije Vogelzang. Her work is all about engaging the senses without limits. She has an amazing collections of beautiful and delicious plates.

Updated Jul 22, 2009

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Juergen Teller: Marc Jacobs Advertising 1998-2009

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I get so excited whenever I see a Marc Jacobs ad in a magazine. They are so unique, bold, and confusing, but I guess that Marc Jacobs for you. Photographer Juergen Teller has been instrumental in the branding of this designer and this book documents the whole process.

Feel free to send me one for my b-day.

Updated Jul 22, 2009

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