42 top studios reveal the boundary-breaking techniques behind their most savvy and sophisticated designs. -- more than 100 big, full-color posters, magazine spreads, CD covers and other examples of the most inventive design being done today -- features designs from 42 top studios, including work by Carlos Segura, Mike Salisbury, Jennifer Morla and other big-name designers -- explores innovative concepts, image sources, color uses, type treatments, layouts, and printing and production techniques -- reveals the creative why's and how's behind each design, along with vital production specs