The Anatomy of Design by Steven Heller

The Anatomy of Design by Steven Heller

Designers always pack as much raw material into their brains as possible and then use that to build their own unique designs. "The Anatomy of Design" has selected fifty examples of graphic design that will be dissected, piece by piece, to reveal a vast array of influences and inspirations. These are not necessarily the most well-known or celebrated objects of graphic design, though many contain the genetic codes of some canonical works. Instead, these represent contemporary artifacts that are well conceived, finely crafted, and filled with hidden treasures. The selections include all kinds of design work including posters, book and record covers, packages, catalogue covers and many more. Each exhibit is selected based on its ubiquity, thematic import and aesthetic significance, and every page is a means to show how great work is derived from various inspirational and physical sources, making this book not only informative but inspirational.

Steven Heller is the art director of the New York Times Book Review and co-chair of the MFA Design programme at the School of Visual Arts. He writes frequently for Metropolis and other design magazines, and he is author, co-author and editor of over 90 books on design and popular culture. Mirko Ilic is proprietor of Mirko Ilic Corp., a New York based design firm. He is an illustrator and pioneer of digital imagery. His work has been honored in all the major exhibitions. He is co-author, with Heller, of Genius Moves and Handwritten. He is also co-author of The Design of Dissent.

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ISBN 13	9781592532124
ISBN 10	1592532128
Title	The Anatomy of Design
Author	Steven Heller
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Year published	2007-02-01
Number of pages	208
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