The Story of Graphic Design: From the Invention of Writing to the Birth of Digital Design

by Patrick Cramsie

This comprehensive illustrated history begins with the origins of the alphabet itself and carries the reader through the first handwritten books, the invention of printing in the Renaissance, the explosion of graphic styles (and printed media) in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the impact of digital technology on design today.Like E.H. Gombrich's magnificent Story of Art, The Story of Graphic Design is a compelling narrative that explores the evolution of styles under the pressure of social, cultural, and technological change, accompanied by a comprehensive selection of illustrations of key works in typography and design since the invention of writing. It covers a remarkable number of topics, from the art of the medieval manuscript to the birth of advertising to the workings of modern mass media. Unlike all other historians of design, Patrick Cramsie is able to bring a designer's eye to the analysis of visual communication.The Story of Graphic

Genres: Design, Art, Nonfiction

352 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2010

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many believed Meggs' classic tome could never be outdone. It has been.