The Grid: A Modular System for the Design and Production of Newpapers, Magazines, and Books

by Allen Hurlburt

Inspirational guide to understanding principles of proportion and their relation to layout design.

Genres: Design, Art Design, Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Katia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I expected it to be more of a technical guide on how to make a grid and how to work with it. In fact, it turned out to be a very brief and general description of several grids used in famous newspapers and magazines. There are a couple of good examples in the book, but the rest seemed to be just general words to me. Also, as expected, it is quite dated when talking about the technological side of printed material production, as it was written quite a long time ago. Basically, it boils down to something like "grids are good and useful.”

[Andi Boediman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book sets the standard for understanding grid design. Highly recommended for anyone working with books, magazines, or newspapers. While the layout feels a bit dated, the principles remain timeless.

[Ryan Parman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a good book for any designer of a print or digital medium. Understanding the grid separates the boys from the men (or the girls from the women).

[John LeMasney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. A great overview of this important technique.