Recommended Graphic Design Books!

Let me know in the comments if you've read any of these books and what other graphic design books you recommend!

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Thinking With Type - Ellen Lupton
http://amzn.to/qh8Khe

A Type Primer - John Kane
http://amzn.to/quns1Q

The Elements of Typographic Style - Robert Bringhurst
http://amzn.to/qQByt2

Just My Type - Simon Garfield
http://amzn.to/qj7BVo

Typeface Documentary
http://typeface.kartemquin.com/

New Illustration with Type - Martin Dawber
http://amzn.to/pBUD8R

100 Habits of Successful Freelance Designers - Steve Gordon Jr.
http://amzn.to/oo8IJ3

Never Sleep - dress code
http://amzn.to/qI476h

Graphic Design A Concise History - Richard Hollis
http://amzn.to/nzvyeS

The Cheese Monkeys - Chip Kidd
http://amzn.to/pKJ9sp

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[ameba2k]

I have one called New Vintage Type which showcases some modern designers who create typography using letterpresses and woodblocks. There are a lot of indie bands who go for this style and some is really inspirational, gets you back into wanting to screen print again!

[xperpetualmotion]

@ameba2k I checked that out from the RISD library one. It's a great book!

[gwensbrown]

When you started as a freshman in RISD, what kind of classes did you take?

[xperpetualmotion]

@gwensbrown All freshmen at RISD take the same studio classes - Drawing, 2D Design, and 3D Design.

[betsyismadeofawesome]

I love the Cheese Monkeys! I heard Kidd wrote it in Quark Xpress so he could see what it would look like while it was in progress :]

[xperpetualmotion]

@betsyismadeofawesome haha, that's awesome. It's beautifully designed.

[OhHeyAngel]

Your fingernails remind me of Amy Pond's.

[xperpetualmotion]

@OhHeyAngel Seeing as how Karen Gillan is the epitome of beauty, I'll take that as a huge compliment.

[BenShutUp]

Haley brought me to you....and I love you! :)

[TheDTTGraphics]

Awesome videos - i appreciate your videos :) very informative

[alexisb85]

I agree with all your books, especially the Never Sleep book. There's also two interesting books I've bought you might like. Designer's Don't Read by Austin Howe is actually more of an homage to graphic designers. The other is The Medium is the Message by Marshall McLuhan, which one of my professor's requires for almost every class he teaches.

I'd also suggest the book A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers will Rule the Future.

[KidKaimera]

Avant Motherlovin' Garde!

[GraphicContra]

Hey Karen, I'm almost certain that I want to attend an art school to study graphic design when I graduate, and I was wondering how good of a school do you think Parsons the New School For Design is compared to RISD?

[Xanrry]

The Periodic Table of Typefaces was my Desktop wallpaper for over a year. Just so you know.

[waringpriestfilms]

I love your expression and the way you emphasize with your hands. Thanks for everything you do.

[Purellbeardie21]

Hey karen i was able to get my hands one a few of the AIGA a year in design books for 9.92! I was so excited got them from amazon an dyou can get them from bn.com as well they are really cool and aong with that im getting the new illustration with type book! thanks for all tht u do!

[Gulfehleez]

Your '&' necklace is awesome!