Chip Kidd

by Veronique Vienne

Discusses the life and work of Chip Kidd, who is known for designing engaging and one-of-a-kind book jackets for authors that include Cormac McCarthy and Michael Crichton.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction, Art, Biography, Comics

112 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Joseph · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wished for more discussion about the thinking process behind the covers that Kidd designed. As it is though, the book is basically a short essay and a collection of incredible book cover designs...

[Beth Hawley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this, read it in one sitting. As a graphic designer Chip Kidd has been a big inspiration for me, his book cover designs are phenomenal and reading about how he got to were he is now is really interesting. Also seeing a wide range of his work and the differences or simularitys between them gave me something to consider in my own future. Anyway i really enjoyed this and continue to love Chip Kidd.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is far from the definitive Chip Kidd compendium. It does, however, give a nice introduction to Kidd's revolutionary book design work. Totally worth picking up in a half-price bin (just like I did.)

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating montage of the work of the fabulous graphic designer, Chip Kidd. Love his Batman memorabilia.

[Jordan Sovereign · Rating 5 out of 5]

cool

[Tory · Rating 3 out of 5]

Something to open my mind. Think of things differently.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chip Kidd = my hero.

This book is mostly just a bunch of bookcovers that Chip Kidd has desginged, which is awesome and cool because now I have like 50 more books to look out for.. some of the books I'd never heard of and they looked AWESOME.

Also: I got this thing at the cute little in-town bookstore for 7 bucks. YAAAy. Imma miss the bookstore..

[jonathan berger · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've seen Kidd's book covers around, but didn't know too much about him. This was a nice quick introduction, and it led me to want to read his novel.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

to judge a book by its cover...chip kidd, THE cover designer.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kidd is only one of my heroes in book design. I adore him. J'adore!

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

maybe my favorite graphic designer?

[Jeremy Watt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for a coffee table.

[A.C. Bauch]

I don't think it fair to rate a book or add it to my annual book total when I've only browsed it. However, I enjoyed perusing this book and going on a graphic design adventure via viewing Kidd's book covers. I especially appreciated seeing the books from different angles (e.g., the fore edge of The Cheese Monkeys.