Graphic Design History
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Graphic Design History
By (Author) Georgette Ballance
By (author) Steven Heller
Allworth Press,U.S.
Allworth Press,U.S.
21st June 2001
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
History: specific events and topics
741.609
Physical Properties
Paperback
352
Width 171mm, Height 254mm, Spine 170mm
581g
Description
In this groundbreaking anthology, nearly 30 legendary writers explore and characterize the unique developments, notable people, and memorable events that shaped the world of graphic design. Taken in many cases from hard-to-find sources, these essays provide a unique scope and array of provocative viewpoints that are not found anywhere else. Readers will be taken on a fascinating journey through the trends that shaped the industry for the past 100-plus years, written by the people who helped define it.
Author Bio
Steven Heller is the co-chair of the School of Visual Arts MFA Design / Designer as Author + Entrepreneur Program. He is the author, coauthor, and editor of over 170 books on design, social satire, and visual culture. He is the recipient of the 2011 Smithsonian National Design Award for "Design Mind." He lives in New York City.
