Book Design

From the Basics to the most Impressive Designs
1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-84-17656-30-0
Verlag: Hoakibooks S.L.

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 214 mm x 291 mm, Gewicht: 1130 g

Do you know when the first book was born? Have you ever wondered what are the basic components of a book? And how can we possibly make a book from scratch? Book Design is a publication that answers all these questions. This publication offers an overview of what a book is, how it is made, and how we can improve it with good design and printing techniques. The first two chapters focus more on historical and theoretical knowledge; the last two showcase examples of contemporary book designs, including detailed information and interviews with eight graphic designers from all over the world. It is a must have for those who want to know more

Zielgruppe

Allgemeines Publlikum, Designstudenten, Designdozenten, Buchdrucklehrlinge

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shaoqiang, Wang

Über Autor(innen)

Shaoqiang, Wang
Wang Shaoqiang is a professor at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (China) and Doctoral Supervisor at the College of Arts and Humanities of the Macau University of Science and Technology. He is a prolific editor whose titles focus on design, art and life. He is also the editor of Design 360° magazine and the Asia-Pacific Design yearbook. He has been invited to lecture at numerous universities, design academies and organizations, and he has been a jury member for China’s most prestigious design and illustration awards.