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Meggs' History of Graphic Design

by Philip B Meggs, Alston W Purvis

About this title: In its debut edition in 1983, "A History of Graphic Design" received accolades from the Association of American Publishers as a publishing landmark. Now in its Fourth Edition, this unrivalled, seminal work continues its long tradition of providing balanced insight and thorough historical background. Widely accepted as the most authoritative book of its kind, this enlightening Fourth Edition offers more than 450 new images, along with expansive coverage of such topics as Italian, Russian, and Dutch design. Under the new authorial leadership of Alston Purvis, "A History of Graphic Design", ... read more

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