Publication Design Workbook: A Real-World Guide to Designing Magazines, Newspapers, and Newsletters

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Rockport Publishers, Oct 1, 2005 - Design - 240 pages
DIVPublication Design Workbook is packed with information regarding the ins and outs of publication design. The media featured includes magazines, literature systems, newsletters, exhibition catalogs, annual reports, newspapers, and retail catalogs. Both current and historical approaches are provided to give readers a complete background on design style, application, and techniques involved in creating effective publications.

Readers will develop a clear understanding of publication design through a comprehensive and accessible workshop-style format. Fundamentals of form and content are included, along with diagrams to further textual understanding. This is the most complete book for designers on applied publication design principles combined with an awe-inspiring collection of the best work from around the world.

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Designing to Read
8
Sections and Sequence
19
Color as Communication
26
Reading
34
The Finer Points
41
Notes on This Book 61 Message Meets Material
63
Recommended Reading
77

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About the author (2005)

Timothy Samara is a graphic designer and educator working in New York City. His 15-year career, focused primarily on visual identity development and information design, includes adverse project history -- from branding systems and user interfaces to books, animation, and architectural work -- for a wide range of corporations and nonprofit organizations.

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