Paul McNeil

The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type in the mid-fifteenth century to the present day. Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original type specimens or earliest printing. Each entry is supported by a brief history and description of defining characteristics of the typeface. This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians, and design students. It will also be a significant resource for professional type designers and students of type.

The Visual History of Type

Barry Divola

From the authors who brought you M IS FOR METAL, comes the next installment. This time Punk is the focus. The rhymes are wicked, the artwork astounding! This title is great for those who remember 1977, and for those who are trying to reinvent it.

Here's the Punk Alphabet

Never Mind Your P's and Q's

From AC/DC to Led Zeppelin, via Gene Simmons' tongue, The Rolling Stones' refusal to die, and Ozzy Osbourne's problems with dog poop - this is the funniest, silliest, and definitely the loudest A-Z you'll read this year.

The Loudest Alphabet Book on Earth

M Is for Metal!

Russell Bestley

Packed with more than 200 colour illustrations, Visual Research explores a range of research methods that can be used by graphic designers and visual communicators in the development of clear and purposeful design solutions. The book introduces key terms and theories that underlie design research; examining the importance of visual grammar and design literacy, audience, communication theory and semiotics. Each chapter features case studies, many new to this edition, that demonstrate how the use of research methods can form the basis of effective visual communication and design problem solving, eschewing end-product analysis for a discussion of the way research feeds into the design process. With new case studies from Matt Cooke, Colette Sadlier and many others, this new edition also brings together all of the 'Key Concept' features and content from previous editions into their own distinct chapter, making it easier for readers to discover design-led tools and information design methods, for both print and on-screen design.

Paul McNeil

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