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“Jens Müller ambitiously traces not only the evolution of an industry, but also the arc of our aesthetics.”

TIME Magazine

The History of Graphic Design. 40th Ed.

Hardcover, 6.1 x 8.5 in., 2.43 lb, 512 pages30

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In questo volume, Jens Müller ripercorre 130 anni di storia del graphic design e della sua evoluzione dal tardo XIX secolo a oggi, passando per il boom economico del secondo dopoguerra. Alle schede a doppia pagina che illustrano i singoli anni si accompagnano articoli approfonditi su decine di progetti fondamentali e profili dei leader del settore.

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A Visual History of Graphic Design

A comprehensive look at hundreds of graphic works

Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design—with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea—has distilled the spirit of each age. Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces: graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society’s cultural aspirations and values.

With his sweeping knowledge of the field, author Jens Müller curates the standout designs for each year, a running sequence of design milestones. This collection of important graphic works represents a long-overdue reflection on the development of a creative field constantly changing and challenging itself. These key pieces act as coordinates through contemporary history, helping us trace the sheer influence of graphic design on our daily lives.

The author

Jens Müller was born in Koblenz, Germany, in 1982 and studied graphic design. Recipient of numerous national and international design awards, he is creative director of Vista design studio in Düsseldorf and professor of corporate design at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Author and editor of several books, Müller researches the history of graphic design and corporate identity.

The editor

Julius Wiedemann studied graphic design and marketing and was an art editor for newspapers and design magazines in Tokyo before joining TASCHEN in 2001. His titles include the Illustration Now! and Record Covers series, as well as the infographics collection and books about advertising and visual culture.

The History of Graphic Design. 40th Ed.

Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.10 kg, 512 pages

ISBN 978-3-8365-8806-5

Edition: English, French, German

ISBN 978-3-8365-8807-2

Edition: English, Italian, Spanish

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The History of Graphic Design. 40th Ed.

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The History of Graphic Design. 40th Ed.