STYLEPEDIAA Guide to Graphic Design Mannerisms, Quirks, and Conceits

Steven Heller, Louise Fili

Stylepedia is the first handy, cross-referenced desk guide to the kaleidoscope that is modern design. In more than 100 illustrated entries, Heller and Fili, the award-winning authors of Euro Deco and numerous other popular design titles, survey the designers, schools, and movements that comprise the practice today, as well as take a fascinating glimpse back at some of the seminal early leaders. From the first Santa Claus to appear on a Coca-Cola bottle to the increasingly ubiquitous camouflage T-shirt, iconic everyday items of yesterday and today provide valuable inspiration to designers and design aficionados. As quirky as it is useful and packed with lavish color illustrations, this designer's design compendium is the only one of its kind.

2006 / 336 pp / 600 color / 0-8118-3346-1 / pb (flexi) / $29.95