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Meggs' History of Graphic Design

Meggs, Philip B.

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Edition:	5th
Publisher:	Wiley, John & Sons, Inc.
ISBN:	0-470-16873-0 (0470168730)
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-16873-8 (9780470168738)
New Edition:	1-118-77205-9
Binding:	Hardcover
Copyright:	2012
Publish Date:	11/11
Weight:	4.75 Lbs.
Pages:	603
Carton Quantity:	6
Subject Class:	G-I (General Interest)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
ProQuest Ebook Central:	Available in ProQuest Ebook Central™ View

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This is the unrivaled, comprehensive, and award-winning reference tool on graphic design recognized for publishing excellence by the Association of American Publishers. Now, this Fifth Edition of Meggs' History of Graphic Design offers even more detail and breadth of content than its heralded predecessors, revealing a saga of creative innovators, breakthrough technologies, and important developments responsible for paving the historic paths that define the graphic design experience. In addition to classic topics such as the invention of writing and alphabets, the origins of printing and typography, and postmodern design, this new Fifth Edition presents new information on current trends and technologies sweeping the graphic design landscape--such as the web, multimedia, interactive design, and private presses, thus adding new layers of depth to an already rich resource. With more than 1,400 high-quality images throughout.many new or newly updated.Meggs' History of Graphic Design, Fifth Edition provides a wealth of visual markers for inspiration and emulation. For professionals, students, and everyone who works with or loves the world of graphic design, this landmark text will quickly become an invaluable guide that they will turn to again and again.

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