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 | Grid Systems in Graphic Design/Raster Systeme Fur Die Visuele Gestaltung (German and English Edition) by Josef Muller-Brockmann Buy new: $74.25 / Used from: $64.66 The standard reference book on grid systems |
 | Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop by Timothy Samara Buy new: $16.16 / Used from: $15.84 Somewhat more approachable than Muller-Brockmann's book; geared for the beginning designer. |
 | Geometry of Design: Studies in Proportion and Composition by Kimberly Elam Buy used from: $8.60 |
 | Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works (2nd Edition) by Erik Spiekermann Buy new: $24.16 / Used from: $14.87 Typography demystified! |
 | Typography Workbook: A Real-World Guide to Using Type in Graphic Design by Timothy Samara Buy new: $15.82 / Used from: $9.75 A good overview of the anatomy of typography and its applications. |
 | Thinking with Type: A Primer for Designers: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students by Ellen Lupton Buy used from: $4.14 |
 | The Complete Manual of Typography by James Felici Buy new: $34.65 / Used from: $23.75 A thorough reference work--quite complete. |
 | Meggs' History of Graphic Design by Philip B. Meggs Buy used from: $28.98 The definitive reference |
 | Graphic Design: A Concise History, Second Edition (World of Art) by Richard Hollis Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $6.91 A budget-conscious alternative to the above, but extremely CONCISE. |
 | Design Writing Research by Ellen Lupton Buy new: $18.54 / Used from: $3.92 |
 | The Anatomy of Design: Uncovering the Influences and Inspirations in Modern Graphic Design by Steven Heller Buy used from: $6.49 An interesting look at the deconstruction of some design examples in order to understand the thought processes behind the work. |
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