Graphic Style: From Victorian to Digital

by Seymour Chwast and Steven Heller

Book Overview

The book to consult for an overview of graphic design styles from the industrial era onward. A quick appreciation of every significant trend from Art Nouveau to Neo-Modern. Now, in an expanded edition with over 700 illustrations, this essential design compendium takes us up to the present day. A new section on the digital era covers everything from typocentric design to the impact of club culture and the Internet.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810929848
• ISBN13: 9780810929845
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 263 Pages
• Weight: 2.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.8" x 11.5"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

My Favorite History of Graphic Design Book

Graphic Style: From Victorian to Digital has been the textbook for my online History of Graphic Design classes at Parsons School of Design and The New School Media Studies Program for ten years. Steven Heller, brilliant art director, journalist, critic, author and editor, provides a thoughtful overview of every important period as well as detailed information about legendary graphic designers. He and Seymour Chawst have chosen perfect illustrations to demonstrate style characteristics for each era. Heller's introduction alone is worth the price of the book.

Good book

I ordered this book for a graphic design class. It opened my eyes to the history of graphic design.

Satisfied Customer

The book was an enjoyable read accompanied by many images. I would recommend this for anyone who is in a graphic design history class.

Required reading for every Graphic Designer...

I stole my copy from a friend and never returned it! This is one of the best reference books for historical graphic design styles. The book is very well organized, and contains quite a few color illustrations. It has given me hours of inspiration when I have an assignemnt to do for a client. They have examples of everything from Victorian packaging to Psychedelic poster art. This book would make an ideal gift for a student just learning the field, or an old pro that has been around for years.

Essential reading for anyone interested in graphic design

This book is essential reading for anyone remotely interested in graphic design. I use it as a reference for my students in graphic design classes. It's a beautifully concise summary of the history of graphic design styles - and gives visual examples as well as background information connected to the social forces that shaped the trends examined. If you are a student - it's a great first taste of the styles and movements that influence current graphic designers. If you are currently working in the field - it's a must have reference book.