100 Ideas that Changed Graphic Design Paperback – 2 April 2012

This is a great book for those wanting to know more about the influences on graphic design over the last few thousand years! It is very comprehensive, with each section having just 2 pages dedicated to it - I thought the book may not allow me to delve deep enough into various subjects but it is very cleverly (and well) written as each section has well thought out text and accompanying illustrations but more importantly it references artists, books, movements etc. I have found that in order to get the most out of this book I sit reading it at my computer and google the references (both the web and google images). It is a great resource.

I think this should be found in any aspiring graphic designer's library. It's a compact and not particularly expensive book with lots of fine pictures and lucid descriptions of the point the author is trying to make. I keep on dipping into it, and I've been at this game for 30 years now. I particularly like how each of the ideas is showcased pertinent detail, but also includes many other smaller items that might go unnoticed. For a concise overview of the last 80 or so years I don't think I've seen a better book recently.

I was a bit disappointed in the book. It is great to have but I was kind of let down by the work inside? That's personal preference! I thought there would be more outstanding work that I really admired.. Not really the case for a lot of it sorry! But a lovely book and probably a very nice gift to a graphic design student!

Great book for anybody interested in graphic design. Well written and each topic includes a full page sample and also 2-3 smaller examples. Great detail and ideal if you are studying graphic design or interested in the subject.

Great book filled with key ideas and visuals. 100 ideas in a chronological order.

I bought this book for my daughter who is studying graphic design, she found the book very informative. She had previously borrowed the same book from the library and found it so useful I decided to buy it for her.

Bought this for my friend who studies this subject at uni. She said she found it very inspiring and helped her lots with her projects, giving her ideas on what to base them on.

Good browsing. Interesting design examples but I'm not sure it could be described as teaching material. It'll be finding a place on my shelf though.