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The Story of Graphic Design: From the Invention of Writing to the Birth of Digital Design

Posted on February 22nd, 2011 by Patricia Hooper
The Story of Graphic Design: From the Invention of Writing to the Birth of Digital Design This comprehensive illustrated history begins with the origins of the alphabet itself and carries the reader through the first handwritten books, the invention of printing in the Renaissance, the explosion of graphic styles (and printed media) in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the impact of digital technology on design today. Like E.H. Gombrich’s magnificent Story of Art, The Story of Graphic Design is a compelling narrative that explores the evolution of styles under the pressure of social, cultural, and technological change, accompanied by a comprehensive selection of illustrations of key works in typography…

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