The Elements of Graphic Design: Second Edition Paperback – 15 Mar. 2011

A gift for my Grandson - he was very grateful for it.

A over rated book, has some poor grammar and only tell the reader what is the goal and not how to achieve that goal

Definitely cheaper than buying direct from my university bookstore :)

Really compelling read whether novice or pro!

Ich würde dieses Buch allen empfehlen, die ein Grafik Design Studium anstreben oder sich generell für diese Materie interessieren. „The Elements of Graphic Design“ liefert eine gute Grundlage um gutes Design verstehen und nachvollziehen zu können. Es sind genügend visuelle Beispiele für jedes Thema vorhanden. Es deckt wirklich alle wichtigen Elemente des Grafik Designs ab.Fazit: Exzellentes erstes Design Buch für Amateure aber auch eine gutes Nachschlagewerk fürs Regal, sogar, wenn man schon ein alter Hase ist.

As a non-practitioner who wanted to learn more about fundamental design, this book nails it. While aesthetics are ultimately a matter of preference, knowing the fundamental reasons and history behind certain graphic design elements is a great help for those who have no formal training or experience in the field.Specifically, the book's treatment of shapes, composition/layout, typography and color helped me formalize my thinking when coming up with new design concepts for our company's web site / web application. It has also piqued my interest in other design fields and graphic design as a whole.The book is accessible for the layperson and serves as an excellent foundation for further exploration in design.

Can't wait to buy the the next edition too!