Read these inspirational books about web design, design, art, phylosophy, photography and politics
I certainly enjoy a good read, sometimes I just enjoy the typography in a book of it design and sculpture. I have included books other then just design books as I feel its good to have a variety of inputs to put design into perspective and give it meaning.
The books
- The Principles of Beautiful Web Design
Very good entry level advice for those looking at learning about web design, or as a refresher and point of refrence for those who already work as web designers. - The Big Red Fez - How to make any web site better
A very accessible and to the point quick read that will confirm a few assumptions about web design and challenge a few others. - Fingerprint
Inspiration for those who still value the physical and hand made in an era of the digital. - Running your own business
This book covers the most overlooked and important parts of being a freelance designer. - Brain Tattoos
My copy is full of turned down corners and post it notes, it really is a fascinating and insightful book and in my opinion essential reading for anyone working in design. - Its not how good you are its how good you want to be
I bought this book in York whilst waiting for a train and finished it by the time I got to Peterborough but the effects have lasted several years. - Rules of the Red Rubber Ball
Sweet little book about inspiration that is lovingly sculpted. - Whatever you think think the opposite
Another classic and impacting book by Mr Arden, read it then keep it by the toilet as its a good dipping and pooping book. - Idea Revolution
All about how the idea's come and how to make them come I like it most because I'm featured in it! - Vaughan Oliver - Visceral pleasures
I've long loved Vaughan's work as it was his cover designs that opened my eyes and made me think I want to do that for a living, this was bought for me by the lovely folks at Speakout in Brisbane. - Color Index
My wife bought this form me as a birthday present and to be honest it one of thhe most used present I have ever received, ,more then sock even! - 200% Cotton
One in a set of books looking at t-shirt design - JRNLS80S
Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo's journal of touring creating and performing in the 1980's. - Catching the Big Fish
Iconoclastic film maker, artist and designer talks about spirituality and meditation and the creative process. - River Cottage Handbook No.1
A beautifully laid out book, with some wonderful photography and that really nice waxy smell. - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Arguable one of the 20th Centuries most important writers, so much so I named my son after him. - Understanding Power
Genius, linguist, socialist, academic and true sane voice writes about global power and tyranny and the forces behind it.