The Cinema Book
The Cinema Book is widely recognized as the ultimate guide to cinema. Updated and expanded in response to developments in cinema and cinema studies.
Art and Design Books
We have carefully selected and compiled the most comprehensive art and design books on graphic design, typography, art and photography for design and art professionals and anyone interested in visual arts. Our goal is to make it easier for designers, artists and painters to access regular information in art and design books to help them work with new ideas and productively. We think that design books published for design students and art educators will make a significant contribution to the transfer of knowledge between generations.
Guided by structured knowledge, you can learn about pioneers in design, art and photography and discover writers experienced in these subjects. Free e-books and e-magazines published for graphic designers, artists and all design professionals are also waiting to be discovered here. We hope that the best and most comprehensive art and design books you will review here will be a valuable resource for your research and projects and will enrich your production. Explore the most comprehensive books where you can learn more about the elements of good design, the origins of communication design, the basis of art, and the magic of photography.
Graphic Design Handbook
The Graphic Design Handbook was named “One of the best Graphic Design books of all time” by Book Authority. This book providing you lots of structured information and practical advices.
Basic Art Series #1
The Basic Art Series provides a comprehensive introduction to a artist or designer: Abstract Art, Bacon, Bauhaus, Cézanne, De Lempicka, Degas and much more.
Free Art eBooks #3
Artonview Issue #53 National Gallery of Australia, Still Water and Rain Doug Kirton, Fine Art Degree Show 2015 Northumbria University
Free Art eBooks #2
Free art ebooks and free art magazines: Somewhere on the Australian Coast, An Inside View A Survey of Prints, Turner to Monet National Gallery of Australia.
Free Graphic Design eBooks #2
Free graphic design ebooks: Reflective Journal, Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to the Comic Book Universe, Regional Design Annual 2015, University of Baltimore Graphics Standards and Style Guide. Free ebooks for graphic designers.
Free Graphic Design eBooks #1
Free graphic design ebooks: Indigo Design Award, British Book Design Awards 2008-2010, Graphic Design Opening Analysis. Free ebooks for graphic designers.
Free Photography eBooks #1
Free photography ebooks and free photography magazines: CCP Documentary Photography Award, Captured in Time, Fotofever Brussels, The Serial Portrait.
Free Art eBooks #1
Free art ebooks and free art magazines: Signature Canvas NY Graphic Society, The Art of Hungary, Artonview, The 6th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art.
Issues: A History of Photography in Fashion Magazines
A showcase of ground-breaking photography of fashion magazines over the last century. Acclaimed photography critic Vince Aletti has selected 100 significant magazine issues from his personal archive.
Graphic Design, Third Edition: A History
For the third edition of Graphic Design Stephen Eskilson has, with the aid of 540 new and existing images, updated key parts of the book. For all designers.
Identity Designed: The Definitive Guide to Visual Branding
Ideal for students of design, independent designers, and entrepreneurs who want to expand their understanding of effective design in business, Identity Designed is the definitive guide to visual branding.