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DMTV Milkshake: Book Designer Michael Russem on Why “Everything Is Garbage”

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This is, in fact, a defense of modern book design: “When we look at the books about the history of printing and typography, we’re only getting the greatest hits and that tends to give the idea that things were better back then. So what’s wrong with printing and design now? How do we fix it?

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Optic: Counter-Print's new book explores the world of optical effects in graphic design

Creative Boom

Counter-Print's new book, Optic What is it about optical illusions that captivates graphic designers so much? These optical effects are often found in beloved book designs, packaging, and branding the world over.

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Discover more of the best Print Design, Book Design, Print, Editorial Design, and Books inspiration on Designspiration Saved by Sallie Harrison (@salliewho).

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How Hoxton Mini Press and Here Design crafted the best-illustrated lifestyle book

Creative Boom

Hoxton Mini Press and Here Design recently scooped the best-illustrated lifestyle book at the British Book Design and Production Awards. We caught up with the publisher to hear how it crafted a winning design. In an increasingly digital world, the value of a beautiful, well-designed book can't be underestimated.

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New and expanded Malika Favre monograph is a minimalist marvel

Creative Boom

Now over a decade's worth of her work has been released in a new monograph from Counter-Print, which contains a suitably stripped-back aesthetic. Titled Malika Favre (Expanded Edition) , this monograph builds on a previous edition from Counter-Print, which has enjoyed two successful print runs.

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Gridness #print #barbican #futura #layout #typography

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Discover more of the best Print Design, Typography, Magazine Design, Book Design, and Branding Identity inspiration on Designspiration Saved by Doug Lyon (@douglyon).

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Kraft Journal | Brown Ink Paper Goods #notebook #print

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Discover more of the best Print Design, Book Design, Branding Identity, Books, and Graphic Design inspiration on Designspiration Saved by Stefan Coisson (@stefancoisson).

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