Web Design Bibliography

drawing as a professional tool. In this book, Timothy Samara empowers readers to add drawing to their design vocabulary, featuring case studies of commercial projects from start to finish along with a showcase of real-world projects that integrate drawing as an intrinsic part of their visual communication. Filled with original author drawings and sketches, it’s a must-have reference that will benefit designers of all levels.
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    Thou Shall Not Use Comic Sans: 365 Graphic Design Sins and Virtues: A Designer’s Almanac of Dos and Don’ts
    By Sean Adams, Peter Dawson, John Foster, Tony Seddon
    Peachpit Press, February 2012
    ISBN: 9780132907224
    384 pages, $24.99

    This book is the must-have collection of the best advice that any graphic designer should have at his fingertips, with each entry combining a specific rule with a commentary from a variety of experienced designers from all fields of the graphic design industry. Grouped into six, color-coded categories–typography, color, layout, imagery, production, and the practice of design–but presented numerically and in mixed groups, the reader can either dip in at random or use the book as the source of a daily lesson in how to produce great graphic design.
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    Color Design Workbook: A Real World Guide to Using Color in Graphic Design
    By Adams Morioka
    Rockport Publishers, March 2008
    ISBN: 9781592534333
    240 pages, $25.00

    Since color is such a important part of graphic design, designers need the most up to date as well as the most fundamental, information on the subject to have the tools needed to use color effectively. From the meanings behind colors to working with color in presentations, this book provides you with the vital information needed to apply color creatively and effectively to their design work. You also receive guidance on talking with clients about color and selling color ideas. The science behind color theory is also explained in easily understood language, and case studies are included to show the effects some color choices had on both their clients and consumers.
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    Best Practices for Graphic Designers, Grids and Page Layouts: An Essential Guide for Understanding and Applying Page Design Principles
    By Amy Graver, Ben Jura
    Rockport Publishers, July 2012
    ISBN: 9781592537853
    192 pages, $40.00

    This unique, go-to guide for designers fully details the essential layout and design skills needed to succeed in this competitive industry. With fun and practical application, it offers valuable insight into strategy and business when working in the real world with real clients, starting with basic information on layout principles before delving more deeply into theory and application on a project-by-project basis. Illustrated with real-world assignments and case studies, this guide offers a behind-the-scenes take on the entire process and steps necessary to go from concept to final outcome, including how to overcome challenges presented along the way.
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    Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop
    By Timothy Samara
    Rockport Publishers, May 2005
    ISBN: 9781592531257
    208 pages, $25.00

    This book is an overview of the subject of visual organization in graphic design. It can be valuable in different ways, depending upon the reader’s background. Designers who haven’t formally been introduced to grid use, or who usually avoid using them, may find inspiration to pursue new methods. Designers who always use grids may reevaluate the organizing potential of more organic or spontaneous structures. To students, this book can be a valuable resource for seeing a diversity of related work in context, as well as a companion to the formal studies they may be undertaking.
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    Type Rules!: The Designer’s Guide to Professional Typography, Third Edition
    By Ilene Strizver
    John Wiley & Sons, July 2010
    ISBN: 9780470542514
    272 pages, $55.00

    This book is an up-to-date, thorough introduction to the principles and practices of typography. From the fundamentals to cutting-edge applications, this edition has everything today’s serious designer needs to use type effectively. Dozens of exercises reinforce coverage on topics like how to select the appropriate type for the