Graphic

The process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, space, image, and colour informs the way we connect across languages and cultures. Derived from the acclaimed Phaidon Archive of Graphic Design, this fascinating compendium celebrates the long, rich history of graphic design, from the first sample of movable type and the Nuremberg Chronicle of the fifteenth century to the cutting-edge magazines, posters, and ephemera of today. Compiled and written by a global team of experts, this book is international in its scope and appeal. An international survey of timeless graphic designs across six centuries, curated and collected in a compact and highly portable format - Includes newspapers, magazines, posters, advertisements, typefaces, logos, corporate design, record covers, and moving graphics from around the world, all of which have set a benchmark for excellence and innovation - Entries are organized in interesting and creative pairings, with each entry illustrated with a single, carefully chosen image - Compiled by experts for both the design professional and everyone interested in visual communication