All Access: The Making of Thirty Extraordinary Graphic Designers

by Stefan G. Bucher

All Access takes a "before they were stars" look at twenty-five giants in the graphic design industry by juxtaposing an edited selection of the stars' greatest hits with their "pre-fame" work. Author Stefan Bucher showcases their visual history, the first pieces that made them stars, their transitional work, and the eventual breakthrough pieces that caused their names to be known around the world. Insightful text exploring mentors, education, and eureka moments complement this visual timeline illustrating the journey from struggling novice to master designer. In addition to the twenty-five giants, Bucher also profiles twenty of the most exciting upcoming design stars from around the globe. As with the masters, Bucher explores their road to early success, and showcases the work that is currently lifting these young designers into the spotlight. These are their early days, yet the work they are producing is groundbreaking and inspiring.

Genres: Design

207 pages, Paperback

First published November 4, 2004

Reviews

[AIGA Charlotte]

All Access takes a "before they were stars" look at twenty-five giants in the graphic design industry by juxtaposing an edited selection of the stars' greatest hits with their "pre-fame" work.

Read at February 2008 by the Book

[Rhonda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed in this book. I would not recommend reading it cover to cover because the bios seem to get repetitive especially since most of the "extraordinary designers" he chose were all in the same realm of design & had similar backgrounds.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Da avere per chi vuole diventare un grafico pubblicitario ad alti livelli.