
Book Design
From the Basics to the most Impressive Designs
Shaoqiang Wang(Editor)
Hoaki (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 24. February 2022
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-84-17656-30-0 (ISBN)
Description
Do you know when the first book was born? Have you ever wondered what are the basic components of a book? And how can we possibly make a book from scratch? Book Design is a publication that answers all these questions. This publication offers an overview of what a book is, how it is made, and how we can improve it with good design and printing techniques. The first two chapters focus more on historical and theoretical knowledge; the last two showcase examples of contemporary book designs, including detailed information and interviews with eight graphic designers from all over the world. It is a must have for those who want to know more
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Barcelona
Spain
Target group
Allgemeines Publlikum, Designstudenten, Designdozenten, Buchdrucklehrlinge
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Illustrations
700
Farbige Fotos und Abbildungen
Dimensions
Height: 291 mm
Width: 214 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1130 gr
ISBN-13
978-84-17656-30-0 (9788417656300)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Editor
Designer, Designprofessor, Hearusgeber
Wang Shaoqiang is a professor at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (China) and Doctoral Supervisor at the College of Arts and Humanities of the Macau University of Science and Technology. He is a prolific editor whose titles focus on design, art and life. He is also the editor of Design 360° magazine and the Asia-Pacific Design yearbook. He has been invited to lecture at numerous universities, design academies and organizations, and he has been a jury member for China's most prestigious design and illustration awards.
Wang Shaoqiang is a professor at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (China) and Doctoral Supervisor at the College of Arts and Humanities of the Macau University of Science and Technology. He is a prolific editor whose titles focus on design, art and life. He is also the editor of Design 360° magazine and the Asia-Pacific Design yearbook. He has been invited to lecture at numerous universities, design academies and organizations, and he has been a jury member for China's most prestigious design and illustration awards.