Graphic Idea Notebook: A Treasury of Solutions to Visual Problems

by Jan V. White

This updated edition of the much-heralded classic of page design offers surefire ideas and inspiration to anyone stuck with the task of designing cutting-edge printed material. This book is a collection of more than 2,000 visual "idea generators"-illustrations and line art-that visualize the various abstract problems that page editors encounter. • Previous editions of this book (0-8230-2149-1 and 0-9356-0364-6) have sold more than 57,000 copies • "Jan White's are the very best working and how-to and why-to volumes available on the use of graphics in books and publications."--Publishers WeeklyAllworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Genres: Design, Art

386 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Amy Hood · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is one of my favorite old books to look into when I'm feeling stuck on a logo design project. It's one of those inspiration books full of things you'd never find on pinterest.

[KMT · Rating 4 out of 5]

A joy to read and to look at. Cultivated, humorous and insightful.