Best Advertising Graphic Design

A candid and indispensable primer on all aspects of advertising from the man Time has called "the most sought after wizard in the business." David Ogilvy (1911–1999) was a business executive who founded the advertising, marketing, and PR agency Ogilvy & Mather in 1948.

A visual and oral history of the past twenty years of theater, On Broadway pulls back the curtain to reveal the creative process involved in bringing a Broadway show to the stage and into the public consciousness through the words of Broadway’s most famous personalities and the art of SpotCo. " Filled with more stars and backstage stories than an opening night party at Sardi's , On Broadway: From Rent to Revolution shines a spotlight on the last 20 years of hits!" Brimming with insider dish from on- and offstage talent, On Broadway unveils a treasure trove of previously unseen posters and provocative promotional campaigns, a delightful what-if of alternate realities for now-iconic shows. Its behind-the-scenes anecdotes and strategies give fascinating insights into how the some of Broadway’s most intriguing projects unfolded, and the twists and turns beloved and controversial shows took on their path to (mostly) success." Drew Hodges has done a wonderful job of collecting hundreds of posters and ads as well as memories in one place to build the story of Broadway. Illustrated with posters and Playbill artwork (2004's La Cage aux Folles is a highlight), [ On Broadway is] an insightful peek into the staging of the unforgettable - and forgotten - shows of the past two decades." " A perfect addition to the coffee table of every theater lover , [ On Broadway ] is full of photographs, posters, concept drawings and personal anecdotes from stars of the stage. SpotCo, the ad agency responsible for promoting many of the biggest theatrical campaigns of the past two decades, offers an intimate glimpse into the design process that captures the spirit of a show and captivates theatergoers ." Now, with the publication of this lush coffee table book by design firm founder Drew Hodges, these creators finally get their due .

Sign Painters , the first anecdotal history of the craft, features stories and photographs of more than two dozen sign painters working in cities throughout the United States. "A lovely paean to a vanishing art... Ms. Levine and Mr. Macon have hopscotched the country, interviewing many of the best remaining old-school sign painters and printing their best work... "With hand-painted signs rapidly going the way of the film camera, documentarians Levine and Macon offer a welcome look at some of the remaining artists and their work, which adorns storefronts, walls and billboards. New Yorker Stephen Powers began as a graffiti artist; Las Vegas painters Mark and Rosie Oatis met in sign school; Ernie Gosnell, in Seattle, learned the trade as a teen from a sign-painting lady wrestler who "tattooed a little bit on the side." "Sign Painters is a great source of inspiration about this often-overlooked industry, and a good reminder to pay a little extra attention while out in the city, on the highway, or wherever. Byers, whose death in 2004 was commemorated with an obituary in the New York Times, painted the advertising slogan, "See Rock City," on the roofs of more than 900 barns from the late 1930s until the 1960s.

How to Draw Cool Stuff shows simple step-by-step illustrations that make it easy for anyone to draw cool stuff with precision and confidence. Some of the ideas given are fun and unique and it is also a stress-free way of learning which makes it very useful guide for those who enjoy drawing and also for those who are trying to get into drawing."

Featuring 24 unique and creative designs, ranging in complexity from to simple to advanced, this coloring book will provide hours and hours of stress relief, mindful calm, and fun, creative expression. Long before adult-coloring books were introduced to the world, Dani was turning store-bought children's coloring books into adult-coloring books for her own enjoyment.

Relax, Unwind, De-Stress, and Color In Your Dreams With These Beautiful Immersive Sci-Fi Illustrations Imagine sitting down to relax and color your way through space and time. Pick up your copy of Space Dreams today by clicking the Add to Cart button at the top of the page for a fun way to relax and unwind! Our first book, Space Dreams: Sci-Fi Adult Coloring Book Adventure, was published in December 2015.

In soaring glass structures or minimalist canvases, we recognize a time of vast technological advance which affirmed the power of human beings to reshape their environment and to break, radically, from the conventions or constraints of the past. Eight designer profiles and eight instructive case studies are also included, with a detailed look at the life and work of such luminaries as Paul Rand, Yusaku Kamekura, and Anton Stankowski , and at such significant projects as Fiat, The Daiei Inc., and the Mexico Olympic Games of 1968 . Jens Müller was born in Koblenz, Germany in 1982 and studied graphic design in Düsseldorf.

The book explores five central themes―the suit, the camellia, jewelry, makeup and perfume, the little black dress―and follows the threads from past to present to show how these key items have been rediscovered and reinvented by new designers. Danièle Bott is a journalist specializing in fashion and beauty, who has written for Vogue and many other magazines.

A beautifully illustrated guide to more than 75 of the world's most celebrated, rare, and seminal books and handwritten manuscripts ever produced, with discussions of their purpose, features, and creators. Michael Collins is a native of Ireland and studied theology at the University College Dublin.