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8 Best Graphic Design Books

Goal: Find the best Graphic Design books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best graphic design books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

8 Best Graphic Design Books

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1

Grid Systems in Graphic Design

A Visual Communication Manual for Graphic Designers, Typographers and Three Dimensional Designers

by Josef Müller-Brockmann

2

How To

by Michael Bierut

3

Interaction of Color

by Josef Albers

4

Designing Brand Identity

An Essential Guide for the Whole Branding Team

by Alina Wheeler

5

Thinking with type

A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students

by Ellen Lupton

Also recommended by:

Shane Parrish

6

Steal Like an Artist

10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

by Austin Kleon

Also recommended by:

Chase Jarvis

7

Graphic Design Thinking

Beyond Brainstorming

by Ellen Lupton

8

How to Be a Graphic Designer without Losing Your Soul

by Adrian Shaughnessy

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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