Graphic Design books

the "los logos" series of books is very useful for branding/logo design inspiration.

I'd also recommend "neubauwelt" which is a really handy book for vector resources. it comes with a CD that has all the vector files contained in the book. There's loads of useful stuff in there from everyday objects such as screwdrivers / spanners,etc to more unusual things.
 
Web design books

I like 'THE WEB DESIGNER'S IDEA BOOK' and the 'web design index 7'. I just like the way the example websites are ordered. Even if you don't like some of the sites, just to see them organised and in context can be really inspiring.
 
I can definitely recommend Jim Krause's books. I've got a few of them and they've paid off already. Learnt so much from them it's unbelieveble.

I also have, Tres Logos. It's good for inspiration and ideas but it doesn't teach you anything. It's visually sexy tho.
 
I am now going to unashamedly bump up this thread, on this wonderful forum (if Boss Hogg wasn't from the deep South, I'd recommend him for a knighthood!). Latest recommendations?

Much love

Peter
 
The Logo Lounge series is very good for logo inspiration.

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That's the best issue. :icon_wink: :icon_wink:

I'd suggest 'Pricing and Ethical Guidelines'

The Graphic Artists' Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines (Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines): Graphic Artists Guild: Amazon.co.uk: Books

US-bias but still very good.

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1000 Type Treatments by Wilson Harvey/Loewy, pub by Rockport

Amazing array of lovely posters, leaflets, bcards etc. Never leaves my side!

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If anyone's interested this eBook is an interesting read: :icon_wink:



With 100,000 copies sold, Graphic Design Cookbook is one of the most useful all-purpose resources for designers and anyone who wants to create a dynamic layout for magazines, newsletters, books, posters, and other media. Now released with a fresh new cover, its more than a thousand line drawings illustrate effective design devices, type treatments, spatial solutions, and pictorial presentations, allowing examination and comparison of various options in no time.

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