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Meggs' History of Graphic Design (Hardcover)

by Philip B. Meggs (Author), Alston W. Purvis (Author) "It is not known precisely when or where the biological species of conscious, thinking people, Homo sapiens, emerged ..." (more)

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Hardcover: 592 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (Nov 28 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471699020
ISBN-13: 978-0471699026
Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 22.6 x 4.1 cm
Shipping Weight: 2.1 Kg

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A significant attempt at a comprehensive history of graphic design...it will be an eye-opener not only for general readers, but for designers who have been unaware of their legacy. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Critique Magazine, Pamela Williams, Spring 1997

With this book, Meggs made it easier for designers to envision their work in terms of history. The final pages of each edition attempt to put young designers into historical context, perhaps before their influence can be accurately assessed. Although some may argue that it's an effort to control history rather than report it, this book makes for a lively debate. A History of Graphic Design, now in its third edition, stands as a monumental contribution to the field. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible, Jan 21 2005

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This review is from: A History of Graphic Design, 3rd Edition (Hardcover)

I had to buy this book for my History of Visual Communication class. And being a Graphic Design student the price made me take a step back before buying it but i dont regret it one bit. Excellent texts and pictures. Very good to get reference and research.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A History of Graphic Design by Philip Meggs, Feb 8 2004

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This review is from: A History of Graphic Design, 3rd Edition (Hardcover)

I am a student of Graphic Design, and was assigned this book as a supplementary text for my class of the History of Graphic Design. I am impressed with his well-written and considerable text as well as accompanying pictures. This is is a well-researched and thorough compilation of information which starts at 6000BC. I would consider this to be the bible to any graphic design student.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A History of Graphic Design by Phillip Meggs 3rd Ed., Dec 26 2003

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This review is from: A History of Graphic Design, 3rd Edition (Hardcover)

This is an excellent text for first year Design Majors. It teaches the beginnings of graphics and typography from the very basic elements of cave paintings to the electronic graphic era. There is an enormous amount of information in this book. A benefit to anyone interested in the area of design.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Its good
If you want to know the history of graphic design from 10,000 BC to now, then this is the book.

Published on Oct 1 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Who chose the typeface for this book?
As much as I admire Phillip Meggs for the historical content and the wealth of images in this book, I have one criticism-the text is not readable. Read more

Published on Mar 25 2002 by Jim Markle

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book for introductory design
This book gives a concise background on the history of graphic design. It incorporates how graphic artists react to the times and societal issues they are faced with, and how... Read more

Published on Aug 1 2001 by Denise Reyes

5.0 out of 5 stars The Book
This is The Book, a must-have. Incredibly helpful. What I like best - it provides an outstandingly complete context in which certain individual works and trends were developed... Read more

Published on Jun 17 2001 by Mikhail