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The only international guide to contemporary graphics juried and described by ten of the world's leading designers and critics.

Conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors

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Price: £45.00

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Overview

An international, up-to-the-minute overview of graphic design today
100 of the most creative designers to have emerged on the international scene over the past five years, chosen by 10 of the most respected figures in the field
More than 1500 full-color images showcasing the best of contemporary graphics, from posters to books to typefaces and beyond
An indispensable reference not only for students and graphic designers, but also for anyone interested in the visual trends shaping our culture

Specifications

Hardback
English
290 x 250 mm, 11 3/8 x 9 7/8 in
448 pp
1500 colour illustrations
ISBN-13: 9780714848556
ISBN-10: 0714848557

About the book

Area_2 is the second volume in the graphics version of Phaidon's award-winning series of curated compendiums, which includes Cream, Fresh Cream, Blink, 10x10, 10x10_2, and Spoon. Covering all manifestations of printed graphics created by the world's most visionary designers, Area_2 presents the posters, books, magazines, typography, packaging, and ephemera that has influenced visual culture over the past five years.

About the author(s)

Ruedi Baur is a graphic designer, educator, and the principal of Integral Ruedi Baur et Associes, located in Paris. Irma Boom is an award-winning book designer and educator, based in Amsterdam. James Goggin is founder and principal of the London-based design studio Practise. Julia Hasting is an award-winning book designer and the art director of Phaidon Press, New York. Ellen Lupton is a renowned design writer, educator, and curator, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Saki Mafundikwa is a designer, educator, and the founder of ZIVA, Zimbabwe's first graphic design and new media college. Jan Middendorp is a Dutch design writer and designer working in Berlin. Dan Nadel is the art director and publisher of the award-winning visual culture studio PictureBox Inc., located in Brooklyn, New York. Brett Phillips is principal of 3 Deep Design, located in Melbourne, Australia. Keiichi Tanaami is a renowned graphic designer and creative artist based in Tokyo.